Stetser Weekly Parent Update

October 1st - Gator of the Month Assembly

October 3rd - No School - Rosh Hashanah

October 4th - Walking Trip to Widener University for Grades 1-5 to see Secret Life Under the Stairs

October 9th - 11:45 am dismissal for students / Staff Inservice

October 14th - No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 23rd - No School for Students / Staff Inservice Day

October 28th - Before and After School Program expected to begin

Please see the flyer below. Participation is not mandatory. For those that participate, all clothing must be appropriate for school: no rips, tears, holes in clothing, no crop tops or leggings.

Our before and after school programs are expected to begin on October 28th. If you are interested in registering, please use the QR code on the flyer or click the link below. The deadline is October 13th. If you need any support, please reach out!

English

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NBRQ8CgmvFDNNqBazpGQ_P51-b-TQjVgOwUdJkjGOSg/edit?pli=1

Spanish

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M4i4kblA3XQhb5bTROyq-C0r5v9x2ar8l1XPPd3J2HM/edit

Stetser Gators are:

Respectful

Responsible

Caring

Safe

Students earn Gator Teeth for following school expectations.

Our first Gator of the Month assembly will be October 1st.

Upcoming Joe Corbi and Claire's Gourmet Fundraiser for PBIS

Students will receive sales flyers next week for our annual Joe Corbi and Claire's Gourmet Fundraiser to support our PBIS programming. The fundraiser runs from October 1st - October 22nd with an expected delivery date of November 19th. Students have the chance to win some exciting prizes!

Has a staff member here at Stetser made a difference for your child? Did a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family? This is your time to shout them out. We would love for families to fill out the Google form when a staff member has impacted you in a positive way, so we can celebrate them here at school.

Thank you for helping us to keep our staff encouraged, feeling appreciated, and giving their best to your children for a successful year!

Please fill in the short form below:

https://forms.gle/smcv4TfUDrNtkUXs5

Clipper Connection E-Newsletter (September 18, 2024)

Chester Community Clinic located at Widener University

https://www.widener.edu/about/campus-community-resources/clinics-centers/chester-community-clinic

For Occupational Therapy /Physical Therapy: The clinic hours of operation are normally Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment or inquire about services, call 484-489-2834.

For Speech Therapy: To schedule an appointment or for more information about clinic services, please visit our website or email us at slpclinic@widener.edu. https://sites.widener.edu/speech-language-pathology-clinic/

Youth Wrestling

Chester Upland Youth Soccer

There is no school on Thursday Oct 3rd, but for those not observing the Jewish holiday, Youth Development United is hosting an event from 11:30-1:30 at Eyre Park, next to Chester High. FREE lunch, soccer and fun STEM programs with a Widener professor. Participants will be eligible to win a free bike - 15 bikes are being given away! We invite you to spend your day off at the beautiful park. RSVP Here!!

On Sunday, Oct 13th from 5:30-7pm, Swarthmore College Women's Soccer is hosting a free clinic for girls aged 5-12. No registration is required. Bring a water bottle and your own ball if you have one. See the flyer below for more details.

DCIU Parent Training

Please use this link to view the daily breakfast and lunch menus

https://chesteruplandsd.nutrislice.com/menu/stetser

Just a note - we do not serve Peanut Butter - Sun butter is used.

Please send completed emergency contact forms back to the school. They were sent home the second day of school. If you need another copy, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Arrival

• Students in the pre-k classroom enter directly through their classroom door at 8:45am and must be signed in by an adult.

• All students in grades K-5 enter school through the rear doors of the Gym/All-Purpose Room beginning at 8:30am. This door will close at 9:00am.

• Students in the Life Skills classrooms will enter the front door beginning at 8:30am.

• Students will be escorted to their classroom by their homeroom teacher at 8:45am.

Students will be marked tardy after 9:00am. If your child arrives to school after 9:00am, they must enter school through the front doors and stop at the front office to be signed in by an adult.

Dismissal

• Students will be dismissed from the rear of the school from their classroom doors at 3:45pm. Please check-in with your child's teacher so that we ensure everyone is leaving with their designated adult.

If your child needs to leave school early, the parent/guardian or designee should report to the front office for an early dismissal slip. An early dismissal is before 3:00pm. Your child will be called to the front office for an early dismissal. Parents will not be permitted to go directly to your child’s classroom. Students are not permitted to leave school grounds alone. Students will not be permitted to leave school early with an older sibling or anyone under the age of eighteen without written consent from the parent/guardian or designee.

Early Dismissals end at 3:00pm. Please plan accordingly if you need to pick your child up early.

Below you will find the Parent and Student Handbook, Title 1 information (powerpoint), and Right to Know letter. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.