Dear Allenwood Families,

I am pleased to share some outstanding news about our students' academic progress and provide updates on upcoming events. Our latest iReady scores are in, and I am proud to announce that Allenwood students have made significant gains from the Beginning of the Year (BOY) to the Middle of the Year (MOY) assessments. Here is a snapshot of our progress:

Reading:

• The percentage of students reading on or above grade level increased from 48% to 75%.
• The percentage of students reading below grade level decreased from 52% to 25%.

Math:

• The percentage of students performing on or above grade level increased from 32% to 68%.
• The percentage of students performing below grade level decreased from 68% to 32%.

These achievements reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the unwavering support from our families. Thank you for playing an essential role in our school’s success!

Below are upcoming events at Allenwood Elementary School:

Monday, February 3rd

• Kindergarten Registration Begins

Tuesday, February 4th

• Internet Safety Presentation: Join us at 6:30 PM for an informative session on keeping our students safe online.

Friday, February 7th

• Spirit Day: Show your school spirit by wearing your favorite football jersey or team shirt.
• 3rd Grade PTG Event - Color Wars: Third-grade students are invited to participate in Color Wars from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Monday, February 10th

• Report Cards Available: Parents can access report cards on Genesis starting this day.

Wednesday, February 12th

• Half Day: Students will have a half day. Please make necessary arrangements for pick-up or after-school care.

Friday, February 14th

• Valentine’s Day Celebration: Students are encouraged to wear red or pink in celebration of Valentine’s Day. They may also exchange Valentine cards with friends. Please refrain from attaching candy to cards; non-candy items, such as pencils, are welcome.

Lastly, my monthly Birthday BINGO has been transformed into Mr. Sterenczak’s Birthday Bonanza! Instead of playing BINGO, students celebrating a birthday that month will enjoy a variety of fun games with the principal, including Pictionary, Charades, and more.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making Allenwood a place where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Let’s continue working together to make this school year both memorable and successful!

Sincerely,

James Sterenczak
Principal

Thank you Mrs. Cimino and the tireless PTG Board for a year full of enriching and

fun experiences. Please consider being an active member of the Allenwood PTG.

WTPS proudly welcomes new Board members, Mr. James Brereton, Mr. Cody Smith, and Ms. Samantha Adams. We also celebrate Mr. Thomas Buffa's re-election as BOE Vice President and congratulate Mr. James Maliff on his appointment as BOE President.

We look forward to their leadership and dedication!

We are Connected Family Night

Supporting your Child's Executive Functioning Development

February 27, 2025

5:30-7:00 PM | WIS Cafeteria

• Click here for more information

If your family is experiencing economic challenges or homelessness, visit the McKinney Vento webpage for essential information and guidance on available resources.

District Homeless Education Liaison

Tiffany Steiner
tsteiner@wallpublicschools.org
732.556.2647