NEWS FROM THE EAGLE'S NEST

Hello EXE families,

Wow! What a great week we had starting on Monday with Veterans Day. Our second graders had the pleasure of meeting and learning from two of their classmates' dads and grandfathers. Captain Joey McKenna (dad) and Sergeant Delaney (grandfather) shared a bit about their experience of serving our country. Everything about the presentation--from the veteran's presentation to the student's questions. It was truly a wonderful experience for all that attended. Thank you, to Captain McKenna and Sergeant Delaney, and to all that serve or have served our country. Other classrooms worked on projects to commemorate this special day for our nation and all those that serve.

This week, we also celebrated World Kindness Day sharing kindness with all. And, I'm fairly certain that our sports spirit day yesterday brought the Eagles a win last night! Today, we rounded out the week with our November fire drill and everyone did an amazing job! Next week kicks off our fall book fair. See below for more detailed information about EXE's book fair.

As previously mentioned, later this month, EXE teachers will meet with parents and guardians for conferences. Conferences are a great time to see and hear all the ways your children have grown as readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists and citizens. Please be sure to sign up for your in-person conference using this link. Our conferences will be held Nov. 25, 26, and 27. As a reminder, these days are early dismissal days.

Please be reminded as you send in birthday treats that our district policy does not allow for sugary snacks or treats. Healthy snacks are welcome to celebrate a birthday! As always, we’re grateful for the support you provide at home and look forward to partnering with you during upcoming conferences. Thank you for sharing your AWESOME children with us and getting them to school on time. We look forward to seeing them all back on Monday!

With EXE pride,

Mrs. B

We have some important WCASD updates to share regarding attendance and communication:

1. New Note Submission Options: Caregivers can now submit parent notes for absences through Pickup Patrol and Talking Points messages. We will continue to accept emails and handwritten notes. We hope this makes it easier for you to keep us informed!

2. Automated Phone Calls:Automated phone calls will be sent to caregivers of students with unexcused (LAW) absences at 10:10 AM each morning. This will help keep you updated on your child's attendance. If this automated call ever feels inaccurate, please contact our main office.

3. New Email for Parent Notes: We have established a new email address for submitting parent notes: EXEattendance@wcasd.k12.pa.us. Our school secretaries will receive emails to this address which will ensure a smooth communication process.

4. Doctor’s Note Requirement: Please note that the previous 60-minute early dismissal window during which a doctor’s note was not required has been removed. Moving forward, a doctor’s note will be required for early dismissals to avoid an unexcused absence.

5. Nurse Exclusion Policy: We’ve added a new policy for nurse exclusions (NN). If the school nurse advises a student to stay home the following day, this will now be considered an excused absence.

Thank you for your cooperation as we implement these changes to enhance our attendance processes.

Parents/guardians must enter their child's plan to participate in an after-school event using PickUp Patrol. This is required because your child's dismissal plan is different from their normal plan and ensures that all EXE staff members know your child's plan at the end of the school day. If the club meets on a weekly basis, logging your child's plan is necessary each day that he or she will be participating in the after-school event. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kirsten Yantis, EXE's Attendance Secretary, at kyantis@wcasd.net

Hello from the health room. As a reminder concerning items for the health room.

If your student will require medication to be kept in the health room, we will need to have a new signed medical order from your student’s provider for the current school year, the medication in the box with the pharmacy label on it and written permission from their parent/guardian to give the medication. A link to district forms is at the bottom of the page. Orders from previous school years cannot be accepted for the current school year.

Jackie Ruppert, RN, MSN

Certified School Nurse

Exton Elementary

For District forms, click here

You can now follow us on Instagram! We'll be sure to highlight EXE and share out reminders of upcoming events. You'll find us on Instagram under EXEeagles.

On Fridays, we wear red and our EXE gear! We love to see the EXE school spirit!

11/18 - 11/22: Homeless Awareness Week

11/19 - 26: Book Fair

11/25 -11/27: Fall conferences

12/10 - First Trimester report cards to parents and guardians

District Calendar is linked here for your convenience.

Principal: Kristin Bulgarelli

Email: KBulgarelli@wcasd.net

Location: 301 Hendricks Avenue

Exton, PA 19341

Phone: 484-266-1400

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