North Wales Bulletin

Greetings North Wales Families,

I hope you are enjoying this Memorial Day weekend! We are entering the last two and a half weeks of school and have quite a few fun events coming up. We had a great day on Friday for Olympic Day. Thank you to Mr. Crayder and our staff for coordinating another successful day of events, filled with smiles from students, staff and families. This week we kick off our last installment of our school store for the year and our last set of spirit days for the 22-23 school year!

Thursday, 6/1 - Our Future's So Bright Rock your favorite sunglasses

Friday, 6/2 - Orange You Glad It's Almost Summer Wear orange or other bright colors

Monday, 6/5 - Comfy Cozy Day Let's start the week in some comfy clothes

Tuesday, 6/6 - Choose Kindness Day Wear items that share a positive message

Wednesday, 6/7 - Mini Me Day Dress like your favorite teacher

Thursday, 6/8 - Hat's Off to a Great School Year Sport your favorite hat

Friday, 6/9 - NW Spirit Day Show off your spirit for North Wales

Monday, 6/12 - Just Keep Swimming Dress tropically or in ocean themed attire

Tuesday, 6/13 - Royalty Day Dress like the royalty you are! Don't forget crowns and tiaras

Wednesday, 6/14 - Fan Favorite Day Wear your favorite outfit

I am looking forward to another great week!

Warmly,

Ms. Dana Kenney

Principal

Tuesday, May 30 -Day 1

Wednesday, May 31st - Day 2

Thursday, June 1st- Day 3

Friday, June 2nd - Day 4

May Breakfast Menu

May Lunch Menu

June Breakfast Menu

June Lunch Menu

Wednesday, May 31st- June 2nd - School Store

FINAL SCHOOL STORE is this week!

Each grade will have one day to shop:

*1st and 2nd grade - Wednesday 5/31

*4th and 5th grade - Thursday 6/01

*3rd and 6th grade - Friday 6/02

Kindergarten:

Splendido: Tuesday 5/30

Werdt: Thursday 06/01

Patterson: Friday 06/02

The store is open during morning arrival and will be set up in each grade’s hallway. Items range from $0.25 - $3.00. **CASH ONLY** (Please send cash in with your student on their assigned day if they would like to purchase any items)

We are still in need of some parent VOLUNTEERS: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4BA4A62DA5FA7-nwschool

This is a fun way for students to support our Home and School. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Tuesday, June 6th- Move Up Day

June 6th we will have Move-Up Day for our students from 2:45-3:30pm. Students will have the opportunity to meet one or all of the teachers in their upcoming grade level and find out all the wonderful things to look forward to in the 23-24 school year.

Tuesday, June 13th- 6th Grade Awards Ceremony

Tuesday, June 13th is the 6th grade award ceremony at 9:30am. This is open to families of our 6th grade students.

Wednesday, June 14th- Last Day Of School

This is the last day of school! It will be an early dismissal day 12:30pm

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2023 will occur on Monday, May 29.

Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.

Pride Month- June

June 1st marks the beginning of PRIDE Month. Pride Month was initially inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, and works to achieve equal justice and opportunity for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual, queer/questioning) Americans. The purpose of the month is to recognize the impact that LGBTQ individuals have had on society locally, nationally and internationally. Although Pride Month has been celebrated for more than 50 years, President Bill Clinton officially declared June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 2000. President Barack Obama expanded the observance in 2011 to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month.

While we celebrate Pride Month in June, October is LGBT History Month. It was established in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, a high school history teacher in Missouri. In 1995, a resolution passed by the General Assembly of the National Education Association included LGBT History Month within a list of commemorative months. October was selected to coincide with the anniversary of the first march on Washington for gay and lesbian rights in 1979 and National Coming Out Day which is October 11th.

Juneteenth- June 19th

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas, a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future.

This year we have five North Wales staff members that are retiring:

Betsey Oeschger- Art Teacher

Kathy Lescoe- Math/Reading Interventionist

Mike Tancredi- Technology Support

Nancy Friedman - School Nutrition Services Assistant

Dennis Reichner- Custodian

Are you raising a grandchild, interested in sharing your experiences or learning more about how to navigate school?

JOIN US FOR COFFEE & CONVERSATION

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

6:30-7:45 PM

North Penn Educational Service Center

401 E Hancock Street

Lansdale, PA

RSVP & Information: Pam Hart, Director of Curriculum & Equity

Email @ hartps@npenn.org or Call: 215-853-1060

Babysitting will be provided.

Coffee and Conversations

To promote continuous learning over the summer, NPSD will be offering a summer enrichment opportunity for all elementary students who have completed grades K-6 in the 2022-2023 school year. This free virtual program is designed to be completed asynchronously, with the engagement of families. Our goal is to provide independent, engaging activities throughout the summer that are the perfect blend of academics and fun in order to best support continued growth for our students.

The program will offer four weeks of content starting on Monday July 3rd. New content will be posted every Monday. Registration will be required, and a link will be posted for families by May 15th to register their child. All information will also be posted to the NPSD website, and promoted through social media outlets. While the information is not posted yet, we want you to be able to promote it while sharing summer ideas and talking to your families. Please remember, this is different from SPARK, which is our in-person summer remediation program, and students must be invited to participate in that program.

Once the program begins, students will have access to four weeks of themed choice menus with activities that are aligned to grade level standards in ELA and Math, and will also incorporate movement, creativity, and more! Students will also have the opportunity to work through their personalized learning pathway on iReady for math and Freckle for ELA.

https://www.npenn.org/for_families/summer_enrichment_program__elementary_k-6

We have seen a growing number of students using electronic devices and sending/receiving text messages throughout the day, which has disrupted the learning environment. Please note, cell phones should be in silent mode or turned off and stored in bookbags throughout the day. Smartwatches should not be used to make calls, send messages, or take photos/videos during the school day. Also, note the school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal electronic devices. Our school team will be reminding our students of these expectations regarding personal devices.

We thank all of our families for their continued support and cooperation in limiting disruptions to the classroom.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

If your student is injured outside of school and requires restrictions, please communicate to our nurses Amber Wynne and Margaret Cox what the restrictions are, along with appropriate documentation from the doctor's office.

Health Suite Email Addresses:

Margaret Cox- coxmm@npenn.org

Amber Wynne- wynnean@npenn.org

During arrival and dismissal, please remember that our primary concern is SAFETY. Our school staff is on the grounds to assist with the arrival and dismissal process. Please follow their directions, and above all else, be PATIENT. The loading and unloading area along Fourth Street is congested during arrival and dismissal and it is important that you travel slowly, watch for cars and model safe and responsible behavior.

Please review the arrival and dismissal detailed procedures:

NW Parent Arrival Dismissal Procedures

As always find more information about our Home and School here: https://linktr.ee/nwehs

The Guidance Corner on the North Wales Elementary School site has a TON of information for parents. Ideas on how to help your child make friends, how to talk to kids about difficult subjects, how to get through homework more easily, what to do if your child is anxious, and where to get help during a family crisis can all be found here. We hope you will check it out often!

(Therapy Dog - No Interaction Google Form)

We are looking for volunteers to assist in the library. If you are interested in helping out and you have your current clearances, please complete the google form below.

Library Volunteer Sign-up Sheet

Photos, videotape footage and personal interviews with North Penn students who are involved in various school-related activities are often used as part of the district's community relations efforts including district publications, North Penn Television programs; the NPSD social media pages such as Twitter, Facebook, and the NPSD Mobile App; NPSD advertisements and on the district's website.

If you do not want photos, videotape footage or interviews featuring your child used in district publications; North Penn Television programs; the NPSD social media pages such as Twitter, Facebook, and the NPSD Mobile App; NPSD advertisements; and on the district's website, please complete the link below.

Publicity Refusal form

Please remember to refer to our communication chart, should a question or concern arise. This will assist with navigating you to the right person that can answer your question.

NW Parent Communication Chart

HOW TO REPORT ABSENCE, TARDINESS, AND/OR EARLY DISMISSAL

QR Codes for Apps- Apps For Parents to Download

Reports must be made by 9:30am. A "Safe at Home" call will be attempted for students who are marked absent by the teacher.

PREFERRED METHOD: Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or use the website https://go.schoolmessenger.com). The first time you use the app/website, select Sign Up to create your account using an email address we have on file for you. Select Attendance then Report an Absence, Tardiness, and/or Early Dismissal. (Please note: if you know your child will be out of school ahead of time, you can preschedule the absence using the app.)

Monday, June 5th- Mix It Up Lunch Day

Tuesday, June 6th- Move Up Day

Tuesday, June 13th- 6th Grade Award Ceremony

Wednesday, June 14th - Last Day of School ( Early Dismissal) and Report Cards Available on Infinite Campus

Office Hours 8:00AM-4:00 PM

Website: https://northwales.npenn.org/
Location: 201 Summit Street, North Wales, PA 19454
Phone: 215-699-4471
Twitter: @NWelementary