Eagles Nest
01-19-2024
A Week in Review
Thank you as our partners in education throughout this inclement weather week (and always)! We appreciate your flexibility and support in learning on these days. We also hope that your children have enjoyed some long awaited "snow time" this week! Our seventh grader here at home was excited to sled on the neighborhood hill with friends.
As we look ahead to the upcoming week, we have a 1:00 early dismissal on Friday (01/26) as our teachers have professional learning on structured literacy. We are excited for this time with our staff and value the overall teacher collaboration we structure.
We hope that your family saw the note about the H&S Family Movie Night being pushed back to next Friday (01/26). If you have paid and are unable to attend, please email d.augustine607@gmail.com. Finally, if your child is asking you questions about dodgeball, there is registration information linked at the bottom of this page. The district event in on 03/17/24.
Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Cycle Day for the Upcoming Week - Week of 01/22/2024
Monday - Day 2
Tuesday - Day 3
Wednesday - Day 4
Thursday - Day 5
Friday - Day 1
Incoming Kindergarten Families
Do you have an incoming kindergarten student for the 24-25 school year? Do you know another family with an incoming kindergarten student? If so, please see the information flyer for our Methacton Kindergarten Overview Program scheduled for January 24, 2024.
Car Line Safety
I moved up this running section of our newsletter to the top of this week's update (and shortened it a bit). With it currently being at the heart of the winter months, we often see more vehicles in car line as well as more parents looking to assist their child in exiting a vehicle. With these things in mind, we must keep the car line moving efficiently while also keeping safety and children at the forefront of all actions. Listed below are the three most important things for the safety of our students.
1. Drivers should remain in vehicles, and students should exit and enter vehicles from the right side (passenger side) of the vehicle. If there is a reason a driver needs to routinely exit a vehicle, please email me (rcorcoran@methacton.org) so that we can make arrangements.
2. If something comes up where a driver feels they need to step out of their vehicle, please follow the flow of the carline, and then pull into the front parking lot. You can bring your child to the front door and ring the visitor's bell for assistance.
3. Please wait for the line of vehicles in front of you to pull away in place of driving around vehicles.
Eagleville appreciates everyone's cooperation with this.
Upcoming Events
- Kindergarten Overview Night (01/24 at 7:00 PM)
- Early Dismissal (01/26)
- H&S Family Movie Night (01/26)
- STEM Fair (02/01 at 6:00)
- Grade 4 PPP (Popcorn, Pillows, and PJ’s - 02/02 – 6:30-9:00)
Flexible Instruction Days (FID Days)
If we should have a Flexible Instruction Day, please refer to the information provided in November. If you should have a question about a FID (even on the day of), please reach out to your child's teacher or our office and leave a message at 610-489-5000 ext. 41200. We check voicemails throughout the day.
Fourth Grade PPP (Popcorn, Pillows, and PJ's)
Please consider volunteering for this fun event that our fourth grade students love! The information flyer is included above, and the sign up genius is linked below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4CAFAC29ABF49-47104967-4thgrade
3S Writing Reward
3-S had an ice cream celebration after working so hard on their opinion essay titled, I Love Cream. In a complete 5 paragraph essay they had a chance to persuade you on why you should love ice cream!
Citadel Credit Union - Honoring Teachers
Dear Eagleville Elementary School Families,
Citadel Credit Union is honoring teachers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster and Philadelphia counties with the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. The Citadel Heart of Learning Award is one of the areas longest standing initiatives.
If you know a teacher who truly cares about their students and puts in the extra effort to enhance their educational experience, please submit a nomination. Prizes will total $60,000 for the best teachers in the region along with a glass heart award for each winner.
To learn more go here
What’s Brewing: Coffee and Conversations with Dr. Zerbe
Connect with Superintendent Dr. David Zerbe over a cup of coffee and light refreshments. Learn about exciting Methacton School District initiatives and school happenings through these informative sessions.
February 9, 2024
9am to 10am
So Much to Give Inclusive Café
3401 W. Skippack Pike, Cedars, PA
(Open to the Public)
March 6, 2024
9am to 10am
Shannondell at Valley Forge Retirement Community
(Shannondell Residents Only)
April 9, 2024
10am to 11am
Lower Providence Community Library
50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, PA
(Open to the Public)
Methacton Education Foundation Dodgeball Tournament
Dodgeball registration OPENS JANUARY 2nd for student teams and FEBRUARY 3rd for adult teams!
Teams include 6-10 players and can be co-ed (similar ages/grades are required for student teams/divisions). Teams are reserved on a first come first serve basis. Registration closes when all team slots are filled or by February 26th.
Go to the Methacton Education Foundation website for more information: www.methactonfoundation.org
Methacton Education Foundation Dodgeball Promo video
Please enjoy the promotion video.
Eagleville STEM Fair
Please see the Eagleville STEM Fair flyer as sponsored by our Home & School. Information/Registration packets were sent home with students this week.
We hope to see strong participation in this wonderful event!
Assistance with Clearances for Volunteering
All volunteers must obtain their clearances to participate in any capacity at the school.
Please visit https://www.methacton.org/volunteer or click on the link to review the procedures to begin the process. This information is found at the bottom of this weekly newsletter, and it links directly to the district's website.
Methacton Warriors Spirit Shop
Please see the link to our Methacton Warriors Spirit Shop.
Charging Student Chromebooks at Home
It is most helpful if our students are charging their Chromebooks overnight to maintain the maximum battery life throughout the school day. Charging for a minimum of four hours is best. Thank you for your help with this.
Cycle Day for the Upcoming Week - Week of 01/15/2024
Tuesday - Day 3
Wednesday - Day 4
Thursday - Day 5
Friday - Day 1
Methacton Backpack Program Information from Our District
Dear Methacton Families,
Please consider contributing today – or anytime during the school year – to the Methacton Backpack program. The Methacton Backpack program serves district families-in-need with supplemental food items. Our volunteers sort, pick and pack hundreds of donations that are distributed on a monthly basis.
Families who qualify for free/reduced meals are eligible to apply for the Backpack Program. Complete the form linked HERE to register your child(ren) for the 2023-2024 school year. This form will remain open through the end of the school year to accommodate our families as their needs may change. If you have any questions or issues registering your family, please contact Dr. Dani Fowlston at dfowlston@methacton.org.
There are several ways you can contribute to the Backpack Program:
· Collection Bins
o Donations can be dropped off (Monday thru Friday) at the Methacton High School East Wing or Arcola Intermediate School. Collection bins are located near the entrance.
· Amazon
o You can place an order through Amazon and ship it directly to the High School. Please remember to select, "No Weekend Delivery". The address is:
Methacton High School
c/o Backpack Program
1005 Kriebel Mill Rd.
Eagleville, PA 19403
· Financial Donation
o Provide a one-time donation or recurring donation to the Backpack Program. Click here to be directed to the RevTrak web payments system.
· Volunteer
o Volunteers can help sort donated items and pack bags for distribution. Visit the district's volunteer page to learn how to become a volunteer.
What items can I donate?
· Individual Serving Food Items Needed
o Single serving boxes of milk (shelf-stable/not refrigerated)
o Mini Cereal Boxes
o Canned Soup (cans with "pop tops")
o Oatmeal packets or cups
o Applesauce and Fruit Cups
o Chef Boyardee, Hormel, Dinty Moore Meals, etc.
o Easy Mac Cups
o Cracker packs
o Sweet Snacks: Fruit gummies, pudding, granola bars, etc.
o Salty Snacks: Pretzel packs, Goldfish, Popcorn, etc.
o 100% Juice boxes
Thank you for all you do to support our school community.
Methacton School District
Car Line Safety Tips
-Car Line - Vehicles may begin to line up at 3:20 for pick up.
-If a window is tinted, it helps our supervising staff if you roll down the window to show the name card.
-Drivers should remain in vehicles, and students should exit and enter vehicles from the right side (passenger side) of the vehicle. We know there are times where a driver needs to step out of the car with a situation. If something does arise, you can always pull into the front parking lot. If you need assistance with something that is more routine, please reach out to our school so that we can help.
-Please wait for the line of vehicles in front of you to pull away in place of driving around vehicles as part of best safety practices.
AM Drop Off and Student Dismissal
Student dismissal is from 3:30 - 3:42. After this time, you will come to the main office doors in front of the school to pick up your child.
Please always bring a license or passport to sign into our Lobby Guard Kiosk as part of verifying identification.
Breakfast and Lunch Pricing for 2023-2024 School Year
Elementary
Complete Lunch Meal is $2.85
· A complete meal consists of an entrée, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit or 4oz juice, and milk.
· You can find the monthly breakfast and lunch menus HERE.
· You can find the free/reduced meal application HERE.
· Please visit HERE to learn how to manage your child’s cafeteria account and add money to the account.
See pricing graphic below:
Student Birthdays
Methacton Education Foundation
The Methacton Education Foundation has two exciting events planned this fall!
The Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk/Run will take place on Sunday, September 17, starting at 9:00 am at Eagleville Elementary with a post-race social at Eagleville Taphouse. All proceeds benefit the Methacton Backpack Program.
Register at www.methactonfoundation.org/5K
The 2023 Apex Awards will be held on November 16, 2023, at the John James Audubon Center. Do you know a significant Methacton educator, staff, alumnus, or community member who deserves recognition for their accomplishments? The Methacton Education Foundation seeks to recognize our most outstanding teachers, alumni, and community members. Nominate a teacher, alumni, or community member here: www.methactonfoundation.org/nominate
Volunteering and Approval Process
All volunteers must have obtained their clearances to participate in any capacity at the school.
Please visit https://www.methacton.org/volunteer or click on the link to review the procedures to begin the process.
Important Bus Rider Information
Elementary Common Handbook and Methacton School District Code of Conduct
Eagleville Elementary School
Email: rcorcoran@methacton.org
Website: https://www.methacton.org/Domain/12
Location: 125 Summit Avenue, Eagleville, PA 19403
Phone: 610-489-5000 (41200)
Twitter: @EVEagles