Glen Acres Elementary School

On March 22, our students enjoyed the Sky Dome Assembly and learned a lot about our sky, constellations and galaxies. Thank you again to the PTO and parents for funding the assembly.

Our students work hard to be respectful, responsible and kind. We appreciate all of our students for keeping these character traits at the forefront of all that they do.

Below, please find pictures of our students who were recognized for consistently demonstrating theses traits. If you scroll over the picture, you can enlarge it.

Dear Families,

Thank you for the wonderful lunch you provided to teachers during conferences! The sandwiches and custard were delicious. It was great seeing you at conferences and celebrating our students' hard work and accomplishments. We look forward to helping our students continue to achieve in the third trimester.

Our renovations are progressing on time! The classrooms on the right side and front ride side of the building are ready for occupancy. As a result, fifth grade classes and a couple of learning support teachers will move into new rooms after spring break. All of our renovations are expected to be completed by the start of the 24-25 school year.

On Monday, April 1st, students are off from school.

On April 2nd, we will be sending families of students in grades 3-5 more specific information relating to PSSA's that will start at the end of April.

Please join us at Glen Acres on Wednesday, April 3rd from 6:00 to 7:00pm for great fun and creative learning activities at our school’s annual Reading Night event. Glen Acres staff and 5th grade students will be joined with West Chester University literacy students to provide reading related games and other activities. It’s going to be a blast! Please read the flyer attached below.

We have a visiting artist working with the students on April 8th and April 9th. Please see information below.

Enjoy the next few weeks.

Donna

Autism Acceptance Month is a time to celebrate the beautiful spectrum of neurodiversity within our communities. It's an opportunity to recognize and honor the strengths, perspectives, and talents that individuals with autism bring to the world. By embracing neurodiversity, we foster inclusion, understanding, and appreciation for the richness of human experience. Let's continue to spread love and support to ensure that every individual in our community feels valued and empowered to thrive.

The Fugett Best Buddies Club is hosting. At Fugett Middle School, the Best Buddies program pairs students with Autism with a friendship group of their same age peers to help build a relationship between the students, and help develop an inclusive community in school. Students participate in both in-school and out- of-school activities. In-school activities include breakfast/ lunch groups, activities during club period, as well as working together in the classroom environment. Best Buddies also sponsors after school events such as going to sporting events, social events, and planning after school activities.

Tuesday, April 2nd - Day 3 - SCHOOL REOPENS; Gr. 5 Boys After School Sports -3:30-4:30

Wednesday, April 3rd - Day 4- Chorus Rehearsal 7:45 AM; PAWS for Change; READING NIGHT 6PM

Thursday, April 4th - Day 1 - Gr. 4 & 5 Band Rehearsal 7:45 AM; Gr. 5 Girls After School Sports 3:30-4:30

Friday, April 5th - Day 2 - Wear Green & White or GA Spiritwear

Monday, April 8th - Day 3 - Gr. 5 Math Club 7:30 AM; Artist Visit

Tuesday, April 9th - Day 4 - Artist Visit

Wednesday, April 10th - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Thursday, April 11th - Day 1 - Instrumental Concert 9:45 AM; 7PM (Fugett) for Parents

Friday, April 12th - Day 2 - Chorus Rehearsal 7:45 AM; Wear Green & White or GA Spiritwear

* Summer Academy registration closes at 3:00 PM on 4/19. Your child's teacher communicated options for eligible students at conferences. If you are interested in the summer option for your child, please register before 3:00 PM on 4/19.

Tuesday, April 23rd- SCHOOL CLOSED: Inservice Day

We are going to have a visiting artist by the name of Michael Albert at Glen Acres on April 8th and April 9th . He is going to create special artwork with all students and for our school. Thank you to the PTO for supporting this event. If you are interested in helping with supplies, we need your help! We are looking for colorful, empty food boxes. If you could start collecting them and sending them in with your children, we would greatly appreciate it! We do need boxes to make the art work.

When your children bring the boxes to school, they can take them to Mrs. Lefler, our art teacher. You can also send in the cardboard disks from boxed pizza that you buy in the supermarket. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Jessica Tigue-Lefler at jtiguelefler@wcasd.net.

Thank you for your support! We look forward to seeing what artwork our students create! More information on his visit to follow as the date approaches.

We will send you additional information about PSSA's via an email on April 2nd.

For now, I wanted to let you know the dates of testing.

Assessment /Grade(s)

Please note that Science PSSA's will be online.

Is your child in 4th or 5th grade? We are excited to share that our annual 4th and 5th District-Wide Track Meet will be held this May. Our students will enjoy a day at the WCU track in a friendly competition against other WCASD elementary schools. WE WILL NEED YOUR HELP!!! The success of the track meet rests heavily on the parent volunteers. YOU WILL NEED YOUR CLEARANCES. You can visit this link on the district website for information about obtaining your clearances. We suggest you put in for your clearances now as they do sometimes take a bit of time to receive them back. Mr. Y will send you an email after Spring Break with more information.

Save the Date:

May 14, 2024 (rain date – 5/16) : East Goshen, Hillsdale, Greystone, Glen Acres, & Westtown Thornbury

Hello Glen Acres Elementary Families!

My name is Thelma Meeks and I am the new Home and School Visitor at Glen Acres! I wanted to quickly introduce myself and briefly explain how I can be a resource to your family. I am Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years of helping families in the school and community. My priority in this role is to help your students be successful in the learning environment by removing any barriers that may arise. Those barriers can include attendance issues, medical insurance needs, or any type of resource referral your student may need.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. My phone number is 484.266.1720 and my email address is tmeeks@wcasd.net

Thelma Meeks MSW, LSW, CSSW

Home and School Visitor

East Goshen Elementary (484.266.1520)

Glen Acres Elementary (484.266.1720)

West Chester Area School District

Tmeeks@wcasd.net

On February 1, your child was sent home with a hard copy of our WCASD Course Selection Guide (online copy) that includes more information about all middle school courses and levels.

We are over half way through your child's 5th grade year and it is time to start planning ahead for middle school with the course selection process. Please be sure to review the Course Selection Communication from Dr. Sara Missett, Director of Elementary Education, that was sent on January 22 .

Your next steps:

• If you did Not Attend the Middle School 101 Informational Night on Wednesday, February 21 @ 6:30PM, you can find the slides here.
  

• Attend ( optional) a middle school session hosted by the principal on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to provide parents with a more personalized look at the middle school experience.

If you or someone you know has a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024 you are now able to begin the kindergarten registration process online. The link is: https://www.wcasd.net/Page/12419. Be sure to click on the year 2024-2025.

You will need to upload: child's birth certificate, immunizations, two proofs of residency (one must be a copy of a current lease or mortgage statement, or deed and the second should be a copy of a current utility bill within the past 30 days. If you have a copy of the child's last dental and physical, please upload those as well.)

Any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Alice McVeigh at 484-266-1702 or amcveigh@wcasd.net .

Also, if your child will not be returning to Glen Acres (this does not include current fifth graders), please be sure to email Mrs. Alice McVeigh (amcveigh@wcasd.net) to complete the withdrawal process.

Our attendance secretary, Mrs. Theresa Weaver, will be your contact for all things related to attendance, dismissal and the pickup patrol app. She can be reached at tweaver2@wcasd.net or 484-266-1712.

Important Change to Absence Notes

Thank you to all of our parents/guardians who have registered for Pick-Up Patrol and already began using it this school year. Pick-Up Patrol (PUP) should be used for all dismissal plans and changes. Absences must be reported by 9:00 A.M., either through PUP OR through the Safe Arrival Line (484-266-1710). When we initially rolled out PUP, our understanding was that it could be used in lieu of submitting an excuse form. We have just learned that is not the case.

Excuse forms, completed with the necessary data such as child’s name, date and reason for absence, are to be turned in by the student within three (3) days, after his/her return from an absence. The absence of any student failing to comply with this time period, will automatically become unexcused and/or unlawful and the school laws of Pennsylvania shall be applied. Excuse notes via email from a registered email address in PowerSchool will be accepted without an original signature. (Per District Attendance Guidelines Code 204AG1). If you are emailing a note, please email your note to our attendance secretary, tweaver2@wcasd.net.

Excuse forms need to be kept on file in accordance with district and state policy.

Safe Arrival phone line at 484-266-1710, is still available to report your child’s absence.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this policy.

* Some families asked if there is a form that they can fill out regarding absences. Since we take emails and handwritten notes, a form is not needed. However, if it is easier for you to have a form, you can use the form in this link.

Ms. Donna Ryan

Principal

Email: dryan@wcasd.net

Address: 1150 Delancey Place, West Chester, PA 19382

Phone: 484-266-1700

website: https://www.wcasd.net/Domain/461

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WestChesterASD