Wrightstown Elementary
Weekly Newsletter
October 28, 2022
Hello WES families,
I hope that you had a wonderful week! It certainly has been a great one here at WES! Today, we concluded our "Start with Hello" week. Throughout the week we focused on being kind and being inclusive. Together, we will continue to reinforce these themes inside and outside of school.
I am excited to announce that each WES student will be receiving a brand new Chromebook. These Chrombooks are updated with the latest technology and will function much better than the ones we are currently using. Students will receive the new Chromebooks beginning next week during their Library class. For our students in grades K-5, the Chromebooks will remain at school the majority of the time. Our sixth graders will be taking the Chromebooks home more often for homework and projects. There is a significant increase in cost for these new Chromebooks to repair and/or replace. Parents may want to consider purchasing the insurance to cover damage. The District sent information to parents about this in the past. I have included the information in this newsletter as well.
There is a lot of exciting events and activities happening here at WES the next couple of days. This weekend the PTO us hosting a Clothing Drive. You can drop clothes off anytime near the front entrance/alcove. On Saturday, there is Trunk or Treat here at school. Of course, Monday is Halloween! For all of these events, please see below for detailed information.
If there is rain Monday morning, I will be in touch with more information about the parade.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sam
Here’s what’s in store at WES next week…
Saturday 10/29
- Trunk or Treat – 4:30-6:00
Monday 10/31
- Halloween Parade and Parties – 9:45
Tuesday 11/1
- No Scheduled Events
Wednesday 11/2
- WES Running Club – 8:30
- Young Rembrandts – Art Room – 3:45
Thursday 11/3
- Rockin’ Ravens Chorus Solo Auditions – Gym – 8:30
Friday 11/4
- End of the First Marking Period
Raven Reward Winners
Halloween
- We will celebrate Halloween with a parade and classroom parties on Monday, October 31st.
- Like previous years, the WES Halloween Parade will take place at 9:45 am and the parties for grades K-5 will follow immediately after.
- 6th grade will have their party in the PM and teachers will be in touch with details.
- PM Kindergarten will have the parade and party in the afternoon. Mrs. Stahl will communicate to her parents about the times in a couple of weeks.
- Selecting the right costume is very exciting for our children and is a very important decision for some students to make. Please remember that costumes incorporating weapons and/or depicting violence are not appropriate to bring to school. Please be selective when helping your child choose a costume to bring to school. Your support is greatly appreciated!
- WES PTO will host Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 29th - 4:30-6:00
WES Veterans Day Program
WES is gearing up for our Annual Veterans Day Program scheduled for Friday, November 11th, at 2:00 p.m. (Veterans are asked to arrive at 1:45 p.m.) We are asking for your help in finding Veterans who would be willing and interested in participating in this event. If you have a family member or friend who is a Veteran, we would like to honor them.
During the program, students will sing, share poems, thank you notes, and essays. Please send the names and any photos of Veterans (unless shared last year) who would like to participate in this event to gwinslow@crsd.org no later than Wednesday, October 26th. We are also requesting that you let us know who will be accompanying your veteran so that we may be prepared for seating purposes. Thank you!
Please make sure to contact Germaine ASAP if you have a veteran that would like to be honored on November 11th.
Upcoming Events
- Monday, November 7th - Ravens Running Club at 8:30am
- Tuesday, November 8th - No School - Election Day
- Wednesday, November 9th - Ravens Running Club at 8:30am/The Nest Store for Grades 4-6/Young Rembrandts at 3:45pm/PTO Dine & Donate at Vince's Pizzeria 4:00pm-9:00pm
- Thursday, November 10th - Rockin' Ravens Special Chorus at 8:30am
- Friday, November 11th - Veterans Day: Wear Red, White & Blue/The Nest Store for Grades K-3
- Monday, November 14th - Ravens Running Club at 8:30am/PTO Meeting at 9:20am at the Village Library
- Tuesday, November 15th - Rockin' Ravens Special Chorus at 8:30am
- Wednesday, November 16th - Student Council Meeting at 8:15am/Ravens Running Club (Last Day) at 8:30am/Young Rembrandts at 3:45pm
- Thursday, November 17th - Rockin' Ravens Special Chorus at 8:30am/Report Cards Open in HAC at 4:00pm
- Friday, November 18th - Student Council Spirit Day (Dress Like a Decade)
- Monday, November 21st - Early Dismissal - PM Kindergarten Attends (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
- Tuesday, November 22nd - Early Dismissal - AM Kindergarten Attends (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
- Wednesday, November 23rd - No School (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
- Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th - No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Please check our school’s website HERE for upcoming events.
WES Library Card Drive
WES will hold an online Bucks County Free Library Card Drive for students beginning October 17 through November 4, 2022.
The Bucks County Library System consists of 18 different locations throughout Bucks County. Students who are card holders are able to access all locations as well as online resources including online databases, newspapers, eMagazines, eBooks, AudioBooks, videos, and more.
To apply for a library card through our WES card drive, please visit: https://buckslib.org/school-outreach-library-card-application/
Password: $choolYear2022
The application should be filled out by an adult. All WES students are eligible to receive a library card. A separate application must be completed for each person applying. Adult family members interested in receiving a card should contact Bucks County Free Libraries directly.
The actual Library Card will be delivered to students in school during mid-November.
Applicants will receive an e-Card number via email from Bucks County Free Libraries within 2-3 business days. This e-Card number can be used immediately.
There is no cost to receive a public library card. For more information on the resources and service available through the Bucks County Free Library please visit www.buckslib.org.
A library card is not required for WES students but is a great way to access valuable resources from any location for free. If you have questions about the online application, please contact Mrs. McKernan at amckernan@crsd.org or by calling (215) 944-2310.
Attention 6th Graders!
We are excited to announce the return of the WES WORDSMITHS SCRABBLE CLUB! This club will focus on playing the game of Scrabble, learning strategies and having some friendly, competitive fun! The first session is for 6th GRADERS ONLY and will take place before school in the Mrs. French’s room (D-12) from 8:15-8:50 am on Wednesdays, 11/30-12/21.
6th graders if you are interested, please register at the link below! Space is limited so register ASAP! Please contact Mrs. French (jfrench@crsd.org) if you have any questions! See you at the Scrabble board!
6th Grade Scrabble Club Registration
Please note: 5th Grade will meet in January and 4th grade will meet in February. A separate registration will be available closer to the start dates.
THANK YOU!
WES Gives Back
Brighten the Holidays for a Child!
Would you help us put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season by donating an Amazon gift card or checking out our Amazon Wish List for the children living at Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC)? https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/38NTJ1OGYOC9W?ref_=wl_share
For the past 5 years, the GigiProject.org (a local nonprofit) has distributed toys/supplies WES students/staff have donated and they have brought so much joy and comfort to children spending the holidays at PSC. Your donations will directly benefit a medically fragile child (75% who are without parental support). Donations are due by Dec. 5th but we continue to hear supplies are limited so buy early!
Steps: 1) Purchase an Amazon gift card or Wish List item 2) Bring donation into WES 3) Gigi Project will use Amazon gift cards to purchase gifts that aren’t purchased 4) Student Council to wrap gifts 5) Gigi Project will bring wrapped gifts to PSC
Thank you in advance for giving these children a memorable holiday!
EDUCATIONAL TRIP FORM
Below is a form to be completed for any Educational Trips. Please be sure to submit the form at least ten (10) days prior to your trip, for approval. Please contact Mrs. Pat Ricciardi, attendance clerk, at pricciardi@crsd.org if you have questions regarding this process.
CHROMEBOOK INSURANCE COVERAGE
SIGNUPS END 11/03 (note the date correction from 11/30)
A Message from the Health Office
- girls' leggings small medium and large
- boys pull on pants small and medium
- new small underwear for girls and boys
Any donations may be dropped off to the office. Thank you in advance!
Additionally....
A reminder to all parents/guardians that elementary student are not able to self-carry ANY medication including cough drops among other over the counter cold/allergy remedies.
From CRSD website/handbook:
Students MAY NOT CARRY any form of prescription or nonprescription “over-the-counter drugs” with them during school. Thank you!
Student Council News
The Nest Returns (NOTE Change in Dates)
Wrightstown’s school store “The Nest” will be opening up the last week in October. Students in grades 4-6 can shop Wednesday, November 9th from 8:50- 9:10 during arrival time. Students in
grades K-3 can shop on Friday, November 11th (KPM will shop in the afternoon). The store is located in the back hallway by the recess doors.
We will be selling items such as pencils, smelly erasers, book marks, stickers, notebooks, colorful pens just to name a few! Items will cost between $.50 & $2.00. Please stop by to shop!
CHARTWELL’S LUNCH PRICES 2022-2023
Student lunch
Elementary School Lunch Price- $2.85
Milk price - $0.55
Click on the links below to access Wrightstown Elementary' s lunch menus.
When sending money in for lunch, please be sure the money is in a sealed envelope with the student name and teacher.
Free Breakfast Program
A message went out from the school district this week with information about the free breakfast program. Council Rock will begin offering free breakfast to all enrolled students at the elementary and middle school levels starting Monday, October 3rd through the end of the 2022-2023 school year.
What you need to know:
- No sign-up is required.
- Daily breakfast menus will be available on our menus website.
- Students enter their lunch ID number and get breakfast in the cafeteria upon arrival at school.
- Breakfast will be pre-bagged and have an optional milk and fruit selection.
The protocol for WES will be that children may pick up the bagged breakfast in the cafeteria upon arrival to school on their way to their homeroom. Students will use their lunch ID when picking up the breakfast, and then they will eat in their homeroom. Issues may arise with disruptions to our morning classroom routines or creating excessive messes in classes. We will address these needs as we begin the program, and, if needed, we will make changes as to where the students will eat their breakfast. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have questions.
WES PTO News and Events
Trunk or Treat - October 29
Come join this Family Fun Night of trick or treating, crafts, games, Jack-o-lantern contest, prizes, music, and food. Sign up to decorate a trunk or to trick-or-treat!
Link to register: https://bit.ly/WES-trunk-or-treat22
Link to volunteer: https://bit.ly/WES-trunk-or-treat-volunteers
Pie Fundraiser
The WES PTO is helping to make your Thanksgiving festivities a little easier! We're partnering with Shady Brook Farm again to bring you an assortment of delicious pies and pumpkin rolls to order for your Thanksgiving event. Place your order by Monday, November 14 at noon, and it will be ready for pick-up from the WES cafeteria on Tuesday, November 22 from 1-5 and 6-8 pm during conference hours.
Classroom Snack Bins
The PTO is in need of snack donations for the Classroom Snack Bins. If you are interested, please sign-up HERE. Thank you!
Ravens' Running Club
All WES students are invited to participate in the Ravens' Running Club. This program will take place every MONDAY and WEDNESDAY morning 8:30-8:50 am beginning Monday, September 19. Students will be able to walk or run the designated course, earning “Miles Shoes” for each mile completed. The link to sign-up is: https://bit.ly/WES-RunningClub
PLEASE NOTE: The last day for Running Club will be Wednesday, November 16th!
CR Community Events and News
CR District Calendar Survey
We request your feedback on the formation of the CRSD 2024-2025 calendar and beyond. Please note that Pennsylvania requires students to attend school a minimum of 180 days. Please take a few minutes to provide us with feedback on two specific aspects of the district calendar. The survey should take less than 5 minutes to complete.
Council Rock District Calendar Survey -This will be available until 11:45PM on October 28, 2022
Sam Smith - Principal
Email: ssmith@crsd.org
Website: https://www.crsd.org/wrightstownes
Location: Penns Park Road, Wrightstown, PA 18940
Phone: 215-944-2300
Twitter: @WESRavens729