Wrightstown Elementary
Weekly Newsletter
September 9, 2022
Hello WES families,
It was another busy week here at WES! Thank you to the PTO for planning and hosting another successful Back to School Picnic. Thank you to all the families that donated items. The students enjoyed dancing and playing with new and old friends. Thank you to the WES staff and families that came out to the party!
Additionally, thank you for your continued patience, flexibility, and understanding as we navigate the transportation updates and changes. Also, the staff and I would like to thank you for being careful and considerate in the parking lots with the additional car riders.
Enjoy the weekend!
Sam
Here’s what’s in store at WES next week…
Monday 9/12
- Back to School Night – Grades 1-3 – 7:00
Tuesday 9/13
- Back To School Night – Grades 4-6 – 7:00
Wednesday 9/14
- No Scheduled Events
Thursday 9/15
- PTO Playground Social – Grades K-3 – 3:45
Friday 9/16
- No Scheduled Events
Important Dates
- Monday, September 12th - Back to School Night at 7:00 p.m. (Grades 1, 2, 3)
- Tuesday, September 13th - Back to School Night at 7:00 p.m. (Grades 4, 5, 6)
- Thursday, September 15th - K-3rd Grade Playground Social - siblings welcome (Rain date 9/16)
- Monday, September 19th - PTO Meeting at 9:20 a.m. in the Community Room at the Village Library
- Wednesday, September 21st - 4th-6th Grade Playground Social - siblings welcome (Rain Date 9/22)
- Monday, September 26th and Tuesday, September 27th - No School (Rosh Hashanah)
- Monday, October 3rd - PTO Social and Brunch - Village Library - 9:15-10:15
- Tuesday, October 5th - No School (Yom Kippur)
- Wednesday, October 12th - Early Dismissal (AM Kindergarten Attends)
- Monday, October 24th - No School (Diwali)
- Saturday, October 29th - Trunk or Treat - 4:30-6:00
Please check our school’s website HERE for upcoming events.
2022 Back to School Nights
Grades 1, 2, & 3 - Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Grades 4, 5, & 6 - Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Please see the letter at the link below for detailed information.
Home and School Communication
Communicating about Routine Issues:
Our teachers make every effort to respond to their e-mail and voicemail messages within 24 hours during the school week. During the school day, our teachers must devote their attention to their teaching, planning, and student support responsibilities. Therefore, during the school day, please refrain from sending e-mail or voicemail messages to your child’s teacher unless you can wait up to 24 hours for a response.
If you need a response sooner than 24 hours, please call the office (215-944-2300) and our office team will be happy to help you. This is the best approach with routine matters that require a same-day response, such as a change in dismissal plans for your child or items arriving after the school day starts. You can be assured that our office team will personally deliver any items brought in during the school day to the classroom as soon as possible after their arrival and your child’s teacher will be informed of dismissal plans or other necessary information affecting your child that day.
Communicating about Confidential Issues:
Teachers can be of best service to your child when they are informed of your concerns or issues, especially those that may not be apparent during the school day. We are sensitive to the fact that issues affecting your child may be very upsetting to you. Our goal is always to fully understand your concerns and work toward a solution with you in a timely, complete, and collaborative manner.
To best achieve this goal, we suggest that you communicate any highly sensitive/confidential concerns in a brief written note, e-mail, or voicemail to your child’s teacher. In your message, try to limit your message to the essential information about the issue. We find that lengthy notes or e-mails on highly sensitive or upsetting matters can easily be misinterpreted and often distract from resolution of the issue.
E-mail is great for communicating information or addressing routine matters, but phone or in-person discussions are the best ways to resolve matters that are sensitive in nature. For this reason, our teachers are advised to avoid back and forth e-mail “conversations” on these matters. Instead, they will respond with a phone call or request a meeting with you so the issue can be fully expressed, explored, and resolved.
Art News - Totally Tubular!
The art room needs cardboard tubes. Please save the inside tube of your paper towels or gift wrap and send them to school. A collection bin will be inside the art room.
Library News
WES students have started checking books out of the Library! Want a Remind text the night before the books are due?
Sign up at: remind.com/join and enter the following class code:
Monday Library Classes: @dc9gd7
Tuesday Library Classes: @2h69hc
Wednesday Library Classes: @weswed
Thursday Library Classes: @k2f2fah
WES Library Schedule: https://bit.ly/3COb7Gn
Questions? Please contact Mrs. McKernan at amckernan@crsd.org or by calling the Library at 215/944-1320.
Cell Phones
Student cell phones are to be used for emergency purposes only. Cell phones are not to be used in school or on school busses. Cell phones must be turned off and kept in the students' backpacks. Please be advised that the school is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen items.
In today's world, there are many reasons that students carry cellular telephones, but we have to collectively remind students about their appropriate use. Please see the Student-Parent Handbook for more information.
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.
WES Student-Parent Handbook
We encourage parents to review the revised Parent-Student handbook with their child(ren). This is optimal for families new to the school, but it's also a ideal way to have students get back into "school mode."
There are specific areas that would benefit a review with children before the start of the school year. These areas include policies involving:
- Birthdays
- Cell Phones
- Computer Usage Policy
- Forgotten Items
- Sneakers
- Dress and Grooming
- School Rules and Expectations
You can view the revised handbook at the following LINK.
Home Access Center (HAC)
Demographic Information:
- At the start of every school year, the Council Rock School District requires parents/guardians to verify their demographic information through the Home Access Center (HAC).
- It is important to know that District/School Notifications, Emergency Contacts, Medication Authorization information, etc. are directly dependent upon your completion of this process.
- To update your student’s demographic form:
- Login to HAC through the Council Rock website
- Click on “Update Registration”
Free/Reduced Lunch and Internet Information
For any student to be considered for free or reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year, an application must be completed to determine eligibility. Please be aware that the COVID lunch waiver received for all elementary students to receive free lunch that has been in effect the past three years HAS NOT been granted this upcoming school year. To apply for free or reduced-price lunch:
- Visit https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome to apply online (includes language options other than English)
- Click on this link to download a paper copy of the 2022-23 Free and Reduced Lunch Application
- Pick up a paper copy of the application at Chancellor Center or at any school office
- More eligibility information is available on the Council Rock website
If not applying online via COMPASS, please email your completed application to kmoody@crsd.org or mail to Council Rock School District, Attn: Free and Reduced Lunch Program/Karen Moody, 30 N. Chancellor St., Newtown, PA 18940. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. Additional support is available for internet access. Please click the links below to learn more.
WES PTO News and Events
PTO Meeting
First PTO meeting of the year!
Monday, September 19 at 9:20 a.m.
In the Community Room of the Village Library of Wrightstown
Parent Social & Brunch
WES Ravenswear
CR Community Events and News
Bucks IU’s Fab Lab Center Clubs and Programs
Back-to-School Glow Dance
Join CREF and your local PTO/PTA/HSAs for a Back-to-School Glow Dance presented by The FUGE to celebrate 5th and 6th graders across the district!
The event will include a dance complete with an energetic DJ, glow elements, drinks, and a donut bar! While the kids are burning off their energy, we invite the adults to gather in the Parent VIP Lounge to enjoy appetizers and drinks.
The Glow Dance is a great way to connect with other 5th and 6th grade students and their families across the district in preparation for coming together in middle school. Proceeds from the Glow Dance support your school and innovative learning initiatives throughout the district. Click here to register!
NOTE: This is not a drop off event."
Little Rock Stars Preschool at CR North
Little Rock Stars Preschool at Council Rock HS North has spots open for enrollment for the 22-23 school year!
3-5 years old. Must be potty trained.
$100/year
STARTS OCTOBER 28th!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:50-10:30am
Enroll here: https://forms.gle/cRe2PL5oyMVs3jPh9
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