Stetser Weekly Parent Update
November 22, 2024
Upcoming Dates
November 25th - PBIS Rock Your Crocs for $1; Turkey Trot @ 2pm
November 26th - Parent Teacher Conferences 8 am - 6pm - No School for Students
November 27th-29th - Fall Break - No School For Students
December 4th - Picture Day
December 5th - PTO Meeting at 4:00 pm
December 6th - Gator of the Month Assembly@ 9:30 am
December 10th - Gators Got Talent 5pm - 7pm
December 11th - No School for Students - Staff in-service
December 12th - District-wide Winter Concert 5pm @ Chester High School
December 13th - Stetser School-wide Science Fair
December 18th - District-wide Science Fair 10am - 12pm @ Chester High School
December 20th - 1/2 day for students, staff in-service
December 23rd -January 3rd - Winter Recess, No School for Students
January 6th - Students return to school
Morning Care and the After School Program
Morning Care is Monday through Friday mornings beginning at 7:30 am
After School Program is Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm - 6:00pm SHARP!
Canned Food Drive
Congratulations to Ms. Rosini's Homeroom for collecting the most canned goods. Overall we collected 176 cans!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held, Tuesday 26th from 8 am - 6 pm. Teachers will be reaching out shortly with more information.
Gators Got Talent
Attendance Matters
As a Stetser community we are working towards increasing our daily attendance. Our goal is 95% daily attendance. We are currently at 91.6%.
The next homeroom to get 7 days of perfect attendance (spell out STETSER) will receive a whole class reward - a few classes are almost there!
If you're child is absent, please send in a note.
Blessing Bags
Stetser is working with an organization offering Blessing Bags. A blessing bag has a variety of shelf stable meals and snacks covering food for the weekend days. They will be discreetly sent home on Fridays. Please fill out this form if you are interested in received blessing bags for your children. Mrs. D'Eletto is the only person that will be viewing the personal information.
Nurse's Update
Medication:
If your child requires medication during the school day, Nurse Perkins must receive an order from your doctor. You may download the information from your child's medical records portal and email them to eperkins@chesteruplandsd.org and sign the consent form. Please find the consent form below (Guidelines for the Administration of Medication).
Asthma and Seizures
If your child has asthma or seizures please have the fill in the forms below so that we have an action plan available at the school. Again, if the information is available in your child's medical records portal, you can download them and send them to Nurse Perkins.
Vaccines
If your child is in need of any vaccines, the Delaware County Health Department offers free vaccines. 484-276-2100.
**Students MAY NOT bring medication to school, only the nurse can administer medication.
District-wide Science Fair
Student Information Update
The Information Update Process is still underway 2024-2025. Getting contact
information updated will enable us to use the new “School Messenger” more effectively.
Please watch the video below.
Clipper Connection
Clipper Connection (November 13, 2024)
PBIS at Stetser
Stetser Gators are:
Respectful
Responsible
Caring
Safe
Students earn Gator Teeth for following school expectations.
Title 1 Family Engagement / PTO Meeting
Thank you to the families that came out to this month's PTO Meeting. Everyone is invited to next month's meeting which will be held on Thursday, December 5th at 4:00 pm.
Volunteer Information
Below are direction from www.chesteruplandsd.org:
- Volunteer Clearances
Legislation in Pennsylvania requires community members and parents to obtain clearances in order to volunteer in our schools. If you have previously submitted your clearances to the Human Resources office, they are good for five (5) years from the date of the clearance.
Governor Wolf has waived the fees associated with the Pennsylvania State Police—Criminal Background Check and the Child Abuse History Clearance. Since the FBI clearance is a federal program, those costs still remain; however, the district has decided to permit individuals who have resided in Pennsylvania continuously for ten years or more to sign a certification form that saves the volunteer the expense of the fee, ensures compliance with the law, and allows the district to maximize student safety.
Understanding that many community members will want to begin the process of securing clearances so that they are prepared for the start of the school year, we have provided several links and directions to assist you. Once you have obtained the requisite clearances, please bring them to the Human Resources office for the Chester Upland School District, located 1350 Edgmont Avenue, Chester PA 19013. Please be prepared to present a valid driver’s license or other photo identification. Our Human Resources Department will then add your name to the district list so that our educators can readily ensure that volunteers have the proper clearances.
Directions for Obtaining Clearances for Volunteers Who Have Resided in Pennsylvania Continuously for 10+ Years
- Complete ACT 34—Pennsylvania State Police—Request for Criminal Record Check
- Complete ACT 151—Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance—Online Application
- Drop off paperwork at the Chester Upland School District Human Resource Office. Please be prepared to present a valid driver’s license or other photo identification.
- Print and Complete this Volunteer Information and Certification Form.
Directions for Obtaining Clearances for Volunteers Who Have Resided in Pennsylvania for Less Than 10 Years
- Complete ACT 34—Pennsylvania State Police—Request for Criminal Record Check
- Complete ACT 151—Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance—Online Application
- Complete Act 114—FBI Fingerprinting—To schedule your appointment, visit https://uenroll.identogo.com and enter Service Code 1KG6XN. You may also call 844-321-2101 to schedule an appointment
- Complete ACT 114—FBI Fingerprinting
Be certain to register under the Pennsylvania Department of Education. - Drop off paperwork at the Chester Upland School District Human Resources Office. Please be prepared to present a valid driver’s license or other photo identification.
Help us Shout Out our Sensational Stetser Staff!
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:
Social Emotional Learning
Community News
Upcoming Community Activities
Every Saturday, 10-12pm: Open soccer game at Washington Park for kids age 14 and under. No prior registration is required. Flyer Attached!
Nov 23: 2-3pm Free self defense class with Coach Ed at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. Register Here.
Nov 23: 3-4pm: Free STEM activities led by Widener Professors immediately following self-defense classes. Also located at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. Register Here.
Nov 24, 12-5pm: Clothes, Food, Skin Care, Candles, Jewelry, Healthy Drinks & More! Enjoy BOBB at the Leake Center, 701 Yarnal Street. See Flyer attached!
Nov 24, 7 pm: Are you Interested in Attending the Classical Concert of Jason Vieaux and Friends at the Park Avenue Community Center in Swarthmore? Fill out this form!
A new free kiosk/vending machine at Keystone First Wellness (1929 W 9th St, Chester) provides essential health resources at no cost to the community. Call (610) 245-9847 for details. They offer a variety of items, including:
Complete the form at https://www.youthdevunited.org/museums for free passes to the Brandywine River Museum of Art. (Open Wednesday–Monday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.)
The train exhibit opens Dec 23-Jan 5. https://www.brandywine.org/museum/events/nicholas-wyeth-train-display
We would love for you to send us photos of any events you attend so that we can share them with our generous donors to help ensure that their support keeps these activities going.
As always, check out our calendar at https://cuys.org/soccer-sat-2022 for other activities and upcoming events.
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/
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
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.
Updated Contact Information
If you need to update any of your contact information please email Ms. Jones in the main office at tjones@chesteruplandsd.org
Arrival and Dismissal
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.