NHW Weekly Update - August 16, 2021
To Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Welcome to Mrs. Hughes
Mrs. Sheila Hughes is excited for the start of the 2021-2022 school year and her first year at North Hopewell-Winterstown (NHW)!
Mrs. Hughes has been a part of the Red Lion Area community for eight years. The 2021-2022 school year will mark her ninth school year in the Red Lion Area School District. Prior to joining the team at NHW, Mrs. Hughes served as the principal at Windsor Manor Elementary (2018-2021) and Clearview Elementary (2013-2018). She is committed to working in collaboration with the families, staff, and students to create a safe, nurturing and inviting learning environment.
Mrs. Hughes holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Bloomsburg University in Elementary Education and Special Education. In Central Pennsylvania, Mrs. Hughes taught special education at the elementary and middle school level before serving as an elementary assistant principal for two school years. Mrs. Hughes also holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Bloomsburg University and her Principal and Supervisory of Special Education Certificates from Shippensburg University. In 2015, she received her Reading Specialist certificate. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate degree in educational leadership at Immaculata University.
Personally, Mrs. Hughes has been married for 14 years and resides in the Red Lion Area School District with her husband, John, daughters, Reagan (5) and Reese (4), and dog, Kona. In her free time, Mrs. Hughes spends her time with her family camping as well as reading, running, traveling, and working on projects in the home.
Should you have any questions during the school year, feel reach out via email or phone. Mrs. Hughes looks forward to working with you and your child(ren) during the 2021-2022 school year.
District Calendar
For your future planning......here is the calendar for the 2022-2023 School Year.
CLICK HERE FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
*** Subject to change ***
Class Lists / Bus Schedules
We ask that you please do this process and not contact the school unless you need to make any changes to what was posted.
Grade K --- If you have Mrs. Barry you may see another name listed, Miss Propst. She will be a short-term teacher for Mrs. Barry while she is on maternity leave. Mrs. Barry will return later in October 2021.
Grade 1 -- If you have Mrs. Hamel you may see another name listed, Miss Jarvis. She will be a long-term teacher for Mrs. Hamel while she is on maternity leave. Mrs. Hamel will return in January 2022.
Cafeteria News
Lunch/Breakfast as shared previously, will be free to students. However, we are asking all parents that have signed up for free/reduce lunches in the past, to please use the link below and sign up again for the 21-22 school year.
If you do not know if your family qualifies, we ask that you still go and sign up.
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Friendly Reminders
Back to School 2021 Information
- Fill out the verification in your Skyward before August 23.
- Meet the Teacher Night : August 19th 6:00-8:00pm (VIRTUAL ONLY - Links forthcoming from your child(ren)'s teacher(s))
- First Day of School Grades 1-6 Monday, August 23 (Early dismissals on 8/23 & 8/24 at 12:40 p.m.)
- First Day of School for Kindergarten on Wednesday, August 25.
- Lunch and Breakfast is free and offered on half days of school.
- Not receiving emails? Check your spam folders, and then email the office
- Join the PTO Facebook Page --- Facebook page
- New Family? -- Don't forget to setup your Skyward account. Problems, contact marculest@rlasd.net
- Bus Number -- Make sure your child knows their bus number
- Kindergarten Greet and Meet --- Don't forget if you have an incoming kindergarten student to call the office to sign up a for a time. 244-3164 x-0.
Visitors into the Building
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
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