NHW Weekly Update - August 9, 2021
TO PARENTS:
WELCOME BACK
Welcome back to our NHW Families,
We hope families are getting all the emails from the district. If you have not......you will need to sign into your Skyward account. Letters should be there. You need help getting into Skyward, please let me know. A large email was sent on Friday, August 6th, that will answer many of your questions about this school year.
Back to School 2021 Information
TIP: Please make sure you filled out all the verification in your Skyward before proceeding. You may not be able to view things until this process is complete. If your smart phone cannot be used, you may need to use a laptop, desktop, or library computer to complete.
By now, everyone should know in which session they are doing for the school year. (Returning to school or remote)
A few key points that we have been getting lots of emails on:
1. Meet the Teacher Night -- Virtually this year. (August 19th from 6-8pm)
2. Class Lists -- Will be shared via Skyward on Friday, August 13 after 4:00pm
3. Bus Lists / Information -- Will be shared via Skyward on Friday, August 13th after 4pm.
4. First Day of School --- See calendar of events below.
5. Lunch --- Lunch will be served the 1/2 days of school and is free again this year.
6. Breakfast -- Will be served the same way as last year and is also free again.
7. Regular Schedule -- School will resume regular schedule starting Wednesday, August 25th.
8. Nursing staff -- Their first day back to school is Monday, August 23rd.
9. School Supplies -- The district/NHW supplies students with the basic supplies. If your child packs lunch you would need to provide a lunch box. Book bags are needed to transport items from school to home. A water bottle filler is available for students to refill water bottles throughout the day. Any questions, contact the main office. 244-3164 x-0
10. Email --- If you wish to add another email (grandparent, babysitter, etc) to our updates each week, please contact the main office or email Ms. Marcules (marculest@rlasd.net)
NOTE: This change is for what we send from NHW only. They cannot be added into Skyward for emails that district sends. Any changes in email during the school year, please contact the main office or go into Skyward to make these changes. We would hate to have your little one sick in the nurses office and have old contact information.
11. Weekly Emails -- We try to limit emails to once a week (every Monday or start of the week). However, most of the communication from staff, teachers, office, and district is now email. Please check your email regularly and make sure it is not going into your spam folders.
12. PTO Facebook Page --- Our PTO has a Facebook page. Please search using North Hopewell Winterstown PTO. They will update you on fundraisers and other school information. It is also a helpful tool if you need to ask a question pertaining to NHW directly. Questions, contact Erin (PTO President) emaryr@gmail.com.
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions.
REMOTE STUDENTS
You have been kept on our email lists so you are up-to-date with any school happenings. If at any time you wish to return to Brick and Mortar, please contact the main office. 244-3164 x-0
NEW FAMILIES TO NHW
You will be able to see classroom teacher, progress reports, lunch accounts, enter attendance, and more.
KINDERGARTEN MEET AND GREET - Aug 23rd or Aug 24th
OFFICE HOURS / PHONE & FAX
We will notify you if hours need changed during the school year.
PHONE: 717-244-3164 x-0
FAX: 223-200-3059
FRIENDLY REMINDERS
Check spam folders regularly so you are not missing mail from NHW or the District.
NHW WEBPAGE
We post District newsletters here to reference back on, a complete list of staff, pictures of students we collect during the school year, and much more. We also have a school calendar.
NHW OFFICE TEAM
Mrs. Sheila Hughes, Principal --- hughess@rlasd.net
Ms. Trish Marcules, Secretary --- marculest@rlasd.net
Ms. Emily Salerno, School Counselor --- salernoe@rlasd.net (available 8/19 & after)
Mrs. Rebekah Hake, Intervention Specialist -- haker@rlasd.net (available 8/19 & after)
Mrs. Nanette Schimek, Registered Nurse --- schimekn@rlasd.net (available 8/19 & after)
Mrs. Kelly Raffensberger, LPN -- raffensbergerk@rlasd.net (available 8/23 & after)
ATTENDANCE
Parents are encouraged to use Skyward to enter attendance. It is extremely easy to do. We ask that you enter your child's attendance before the start of school at 9:00am. Excuse blanks, Dr. notes, and emails will still be accepted. If you need directions, contact Ms. Marcules. marculest@rlasd.net
Reminder that school begins at daily at 9:00am. Students arriving late, will be marked accordingly. Late minutes do add up quickly to an unexcused full day of school.
** Hybrid days --- parents please read the information sent by the district on Friday, August 6th in your Skyward regarding hybrid days. There has been a change for the 21-22 school year***
SPECIAL DRESS DAYS
VISITORS INTO THE BUILDING
EARLY DISMISSAL FOR APPOINTMENTS
1. Write or email your child's teacher and Ms. Marcules with the information. If a Doctor's appointment, please return next day with a Doctor's note to excuse the minutes/time left. Please also note who will be picking up your child. No notes given delays your child being ready to go when you arrive.
2. Arrive at school and buzz in at the visitor door. You may park in the circle area if it is before 3:05pm. If 3:05 or after, you will need to park in the parking lot and walk up to the door. We will ask your name, and reason for visit. Please give the child's full name. Please have ID handy to show if asked.
3. You will be asked to return to your vehicle/or wait outside for your child.
4. If you see your child exiting from the main doors, and not the visitor door, please alert your child they must exit the visitor door for safety reasons and for signout by office staff.
EDUCATIONAL TRIP FORMS
Trip forms can be found on Skyward and done digitally with no printing involved. (preferred method) They also can be requested at the office by your child.
BUS INFORMATION
Please make sure your child knows their bus number and communicate this to your child's teacher before the first day of school. An email would be a very helpful tool so there is no confusion.
Any confusion, we will be contacting you to get confirmation.
If your child goes to Growing Friends for transportation after school, please make sure they tell their teacher, Growing Friends, and not the bus number. (This bus makes two runs, and we don't want them on the wrong run.)
GYM CLASS
HELP WANTED --- DISTRICT
HELP WANTED --- NHW PTO
MEDICATION / HEALTH CONCERNS
Mrs. Schimek, School Registered Nurse ---- schimekn@rlasd.net (preferred method of contact if needing assistance before 8/23)
Mrs. Raffensberger, NHW School LPN --- raffensbergerk@rlasd.net (reachable 8/23 and after)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS -- 2021 - 2022 SCHOOL YEAR
(NOTE: Dates/Times are subject to change)
AUGUST 2021
13 -- Class Lists After 4pm Distributed to Parents
13 -- Bus Information After 4pm Distributed to Parents
19 - Virtual Elementary Meet the Teacher Night -- 6:00-8:00pm
- (your child's teacher will reach out to you)
19 -- PTO Meeting 5pm
23 - First Day of School Grades 1-6 (Early dismissal 12:40pm)
23 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet
24 - Early Dismissal 12:40 for grades 1-6
24 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet
25 - First Day for Kindergarten Students / Regular school day (9 a.m. - 3:20 p.m)
SEPTEMBER 2021
2 - Sunny Day (wear bright colors)
6 - Labor Day Vacation / No School / Office is Closed
15 -- Red Lion PRIDE Day (wear black and/or gold) ** Was 9/16 but NHW has picture day **
16 -- Fall Picture Day at NHW (all day)
OCTOBER 2021
7 -- Favorite Character Shirt Day
21 -- Red Lion PRIDE Day (wear black and/or gold)
28 -- Fall Picture Re-Take Day at NHW (9:15am-10:30am)
** NOTE: District calendar days is subject to change as deemed necessary by the Board of School Directors **
North Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary
SECRETARY - Ms. Trish Marcules
Email: marculest@rlasd.net
Website: nhw.rlasd.net
Location: 12165 Winterstown Road, Red Lion, PA, USA
Phone: 7172443164
Twitter: @nhwelemschool