First Grade
Tobias West, Jamelia Johnson, Jayed Omar, Jose Maurad Colcha, Kenan Arriola, Kellam Nelson, Demi Cook, Nylah Phillips, Jaleel Cook, Angelina Hollis, Bryanna Martinez Ramirez, Cristopher Agustin-Maldonado, Serenity Johnson, Leyana Mollick
Second Grade
Chance Wright, Aqib Khan, Tirani Roberts, Samuel Martin Palma, Natalia Garcia, Evelyn Lopez, Sampson Steward, Richard Smith, Katherine Campoverde Quizhpi, Sa'bri Fleming, Isaac Antoine, Citlalli Sandoval Hernandez, Afeena Rahaman, Mirella Gavarrete Santos
Fourth Grade
Meet Miss Hopf!
College: I attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania for a Bachelor's of Science in Music Education. My main instrument was saxophone, and my minor instrument was oboe. I also had a minor in Spanish. I was just recently accepted into West Chester University's Master's of Music program, where I will take summer classes!
Years Teaching: This is my very first year teaching! I am so happy to be starting my career here at Stonehurst, and I love teaching general music and choir.
About Me: I currently live in Springfield, which is where I have lived all my life. I help my family with fostering dogs, and we have saved over 45 dogs from kill shelters in the past 5 years. I play in two different community bands: one that plays concert band music, and another that plays jazz. I am even conducting a piece in my concert band, and it's called Zipline! Also, I recently started Contra Dancing every other week at the Swarthmore Community Center. It is similar to square dancing. My other hobbies include cooking, hiking, sewing, and crafting.
As we all just witnessed the amazing Philadelphia Eagles victory in Super Bowl 59, I wanted to share a resource for social-emotional learning while watching sports with your child! Playing sports requires many social-emotional skills such as teamwork, problem solving, emotion regulation, and adopting a growth mindset to overcome challenges. Incorporating these questions into watching sports with your child can provide real-life examples for them and enhance their understanding of these important SEL concepts and skills.
FREE HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES AND TESTS!
The Delaware County Health Department now has “Test and Go” health kiosks at 3 different locations, all accessible by public transportation. The closest one to Stonehurst Hills is right in Yeadon. The kiosks can be accessed anytime regardless of whether the building is open. They offer FREE COVID, Flu and RSV testing on site as well as numerous other products. There is no limit, but if you need multiple items, it is best to go during business hours and the staff inside the building can better assist you.
News from the Library
Our school is about to take part in a special, community wide shared reading event. Every family will receive a copy of the same book and will be asked to read it together at home over the next few weeks. I am personally asking you to make the time so that your family can participate in this special activity.
Reading aloud at home is valuable because it better prepares your child to be an effective reader, and it is also a fun, worthwhile family activity. With this program, we aim to build a Community of Readers at our school. Everyone – students, parents, teachers, even administrative staff – will all be following along together.
Your child will receive a copy of our book at a special schoolwide assembly introducing the program and the book. Along with the book, you will receive a reading schedule so that you can keep up at home. Generally, you will be asked to read about 15 minutes each night.
In school, your child will be invited to answer daily trivia questions to encourage and reward attentive listening. You will soon find that your child will take pride in knowing and anticipating the details of the story. In class, students will explore the book through activities and discussion. You will want to make sure your family keeps up so that your child can be included.
This is a novel program in that children of all grade levels will all be listening to the same book. Strange or daring as that may seem, it actually makes sound educational sense. Reading professionals recommend reading material out loud that is beyond a child’s own reading level. We also believe that you can and should continue reading chapter books with your older children, even when they are able to read by themselves. We have selected a title that can be followed and understood and enjoyed by younger students, but will still captivate and stimulate older children.
I know that you’ll enjoy this special reading time with your children. I hope to talk with both you and your student sometime in the days to come about this special book. When a whole school reads a book, there’s a lot to talk about. With your help, we can build a Community of Readers at our school.
Mrs. Quinn
Librarian
Stonehurst Hills Elementary School
To find Family Resources about reading aloud, go to www.readtothem.org/family-resources/.
News from the Music Room
Superstar Choir has begun! It has been wonderful to see these students every Thursday morning and hear their wonderful voices. They sound amazing, and they have been learning two songs so far: Galop and Fill the World with a Song. Come see them in their performance at Multicultural Night, April 10th at 5:00 pm, or the Spring Concert, May 6 at 5:30 pm.
In music class, everyone has been preparing for the Superbowl! We learned Fly Eagles Fly, and we learned more about the most common music in football: marching band! We also spent some time learning about Black History Month. We’ve been focusing on a genre of music created and refined by black musicians: jazz!
First grade has been learning new instruments, like rhythm sticks and hand drums! They have also been playing games and practicing their new rhythms: ta, ta-di, and sh. They have loved playing Bounce High Bounce Low, King’s Land, and Apple Tree.
Second grade has been playing xylophones and new games! They have been learning low la in our new songs Big Fat Biscuit and I Got a Letter This Morning. Soon, they will be moving into a unit to learn about all the instruments.
Third grade has begun recorder! They have learned Hot Cross Buns, and soon will be moving into Recorder Karate. In Recorder Karate, they will practice in school and at home, and will take small tests on every song. If they pass their test and play the song well, they will get a new belt to put around their recorder. More information about taking recorders home will come home soon.
Fourth and fifth grade have been learning all their solfege, do re mi fa sol la ti do, as well as the staff and treble clef. They practice by singing, playing, and listening. They can’t stop singing, “Do, a deer, a female deer!”
1. What was the weather like in Nigeria?
Most days were hot and sometimes it rained.
2. Did you go to school in Nigeria?
Yea, I learned English, math, science, and music. In Nigeria we only had books not computers.
3. What is your favorite Nigerian food?
My favorite Nigerian food is Eba. It is made with flour and water then rolled into small balls and eaten with soup or sauce. My mom still makes it in America.
4. What did you do for fun in Nigeria?
I played outside with my sister and we would play bubble games.
5. What do you miss most about Nigeria?
I miss my auntie and uncle because they still live in Nigeria.
*SPIRIT DAYS*
Wear purple & gold -February 21
Wear Pink for International Stand Up to Bullying Day -February 28
Wear purple & gold -March 14
Wear green for St. Patrick's Day -March 17
Read Across America Week -March 3-7
Wear your favorite hat! -Monday
Wear your favorite sports team! -Tuesday
Wear your wackiest outfit! -Wednesday
Wear your favorite pajamas! -Thursday
Dress like a superhero! -Friday
Reporting an Absence
- Send an email to shes-attendance@upperdarbysd.org
- Call the school @ 610-626-9111
- Send a note in with your child
*Please make sure you inform your child's teacher