NEWS FROM THE EAGLE'S NEST

Hello EXE families,

We are saying good bye to February and hello to March! February was a flurry of activity here at EXE! From the spreading the love on Valentine's Day, to celebrating Black History Month and painting a new mural, this month was jam-packed! It was a month full of teaching and learning that has surely been impactful!

As we closed out Black History Month, our West Chester Mayor, Lillian DeBaptiste spoke with our third, fourth, and fifth graders. Mayor DeBaptiste was sworn in on January 3, 2022, becoming the borough's first Black female mayor. Students enjoyed learning about her responsibilities and her leadership.

This week, EXE also welcomed artist, Steph Birl, to create a mural with our students. Ms. Birl created an amazing template that students painted throughout the week. Our students enjoyed painting and have proudly pointed out where they contributed to the artwork. Pictures are below and on Instagram. Be sure to check them out! As well, when you are here for conferences next week, see it up close for yourself! When you walk down our main hallway, make a left and you will find our newest mural.

Next week, we celebrate Read Across America, a special time to inspire a love of reading in our students! Throughout the week, students will take a reading "tour" of the United States to provide a sampling of books set across the nation.

As you've heard, conferences are coming! Please note, that students have half days on March 5th and 6th. Students do not have school on Friday, March 7. The conference schedule is as follows:

• March 5th from 1:00 -4:00 PM
• March 6th from 1:00 -4:00 PM and 5:00-8:00 PM
• March 7th from 8:00-11:00 AM

As always, thank you for sharing your children with us. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday and Tuesday for full days of school before the half days on Wednesday and Thursday. As a reminder, there is no school on Friday due to conferences.

With EXE pride,

Dr. B

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Exton Elementary School is thrilled to partner with Treering yearbooks this school year. Treering has updated yearbooks for the internet generation and ensures each yearbook captures memories of the school year and each individual student.

Our yearbook is $37.74. You can create a free account, take a look at the website, and easily purchase your copy.

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If prompted for a passcode please use:1015682207284627

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.

3/5-3/7 Parent-Teacher Conferences

3/5 and 3/6 - Early dismissal for students

3/7 - No school for students due to conferences

3/19 - Teacher Inservice Day - No School for students

3/31 - Eid Al Fitr - Schools closed

4/17-4/21 - Spring break - Schools Closed

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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