Wrightstown Ravens' News
November 19, 2021
Important Dates
Monday, November 22nd - PTO Holiday Shoppe/Early Dismissal - PM K Attends (Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences)/PTO Pie Sale Pick Up in Cafeteria from 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesday, November 23rd -PTO Holiday Shoppe/Early Dismissal - AM K Attends (Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences)/PTO Pie Sale Pick Up in Cafeteria from 1:00pm-5:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, November 24th -No School (Parent-Teacher Conferences)/Report Cards released to HAC at 4:00 pm
Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th -No School
Friday, December 3rd - Picture Absentee/Retake Day 9:30am-10:30am
Wednesday, December 8th - PTO Meeting at 7:00pm
Thursday, December 9th - Winter Instrumental Concert at 7:00pm at Newtown Middle School
Tuesday, December 14th - Winter Choral Concert at 7:00pm at Newtown Middle School
Congratulations Principal's 100 Board Winners!
Congratulations to our 20 winners for the Principal's 100 Board! The following students have earned a free homework pass!
Rylan Murphy (3F), Gabby Farrell (4AB), Adam Margolin (6M), Bella LeDonni (6M), BrinleyScritchfield (2C), Bella McDermott (K), Olivia Nelson (K), Naomi Nisenzon (6T), Jonah Bolte (5O), Shane Murphy (4Q), Ryleigh McGettigan (6T), Melina Andree (3S), Edward Khelmer (1CD), Nicholas Figueira (1CD), Eva Doyle (1CD), Carter Fitzpatrick (6R), Lincoln Ebert (1CD), Madina Kamilova (3J), David Porter (6T) and Gabby Ravenna (6R).
WES PBIS Handbook
Conferences and Report Cards
Early Dismissals
Students will have an early dismissal on Monday, November 22nd (PM Kindergarten attends) and Tuesday, November 23rd (AM Kindergarten attends). Also, school will be closed for students on Wednesday, November 24th through Friday, November 26th.
Conferences
Parent-Teacher conferences will take place on Monday, November 22nd through Wednesday, November 24th. The late night for conferences will be on Tuesday evening.
Report Cards
As a reminder report cards are distributed to students in grades three through six only. You will be able to view your child's report card on the Home Access Center beginning on Wednesday, November 24th at 4:00 P.M.
CRSD VACCINE CLINIC
Dear Parents of CR Elementary School Children,
We want to let you know that there will be a clinic for our elementary students to get COVID immunization with the Pfizer vaccine. Appointments will be limited to the number of slots available. This is completely voluntary and is being offered as a courtesy to our community. It is not required. Certainly, if you choose to have your child vaccinated, you may do so elsewhere. The clinics will be operated by a third party (Village Shires Pharmacy). They will not be operated by Council Rock staff.
Dates: 11/20 for the first dose and 12/11 for the second dose
Times: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: Newtown Elementary School, 1 Wrights Rd., Newtown, PA 18940
Any questions or if you need to cancel or reschedule after registering, please contact Donna Dolan (ddolan@crsd.org). Please do NOT contact your child’s school or Newtown Elementary School.
Note: The second dose on 12/11 will automatically be scheduled at the same time of day as your child’s first dose.
Please use the link below to schedule an appointment and provide consent. Where the form says ‘you’ it is referring to ‘your child’. You will need to complete separate forms for multiple children. Children must be accompanied by an adult at the clinic.
Elementary Student Vaccine Clinic
Sincerely,
CRSD Pandemic Team
Brighten the Holidays for a Child
Give joy this holiday season by donating a toy for one of the children living at Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC). Each year, the Gigi Project distributes toys that bring joy and comfort to children spending the holidays at PSC. For the past few years, WES has supported PSC during the holidays and we are happy to do so once again for children in need. Your donated toy will directly benefit a medically fragile child. Sign up for a toy and make the holidays a little brighter. Please click on the WES Gives Back link below!
WES Holiday Shoppe
This year's Student Holiday Shoppe will be held in-school on Mon. Nov 22nd & Tues. Nov 23rd.
Shopping envelopes were sent home with students this week.
Students can shop from a large selection of gift items for family, friends, teachers, and pets!
The Shoppe will also be open in the cafeteria for parents to shop with or without their children as follows:
- Mon. Nov 22nd: 1-4 pm
- Tues. Nov 23rd: 1-5 and 6-8 pm
Thanksgiving Pie Pick-Up
- Pick-up will be from the WES cafeteria on Mon. Nov 22nd (1-4 pm) & Tues. Nov 23rd (1-5, 6-8 pm) during conference hours
- Pick-up is available Nov 22 & 23 from the cafeteria
Picture Absentee/Retake Day
Picture day for anyone wishing a retake or anyone who was absent!
Friday, December 3rd
9:30am-10:30am
Winter Instrumental Concert - NMS
The Wrightstown Winter Instrumental Music Concert is on December 9th, 7:00 PM at Newtown Middle School! All orchestra participants should arrive at 6:15 and all band participants should arrive at 6:30. All participants will meet in the Newtown Middle School band room.
Winter Choral Concert - NMS
Our Winter concert is quickly approaching, and you and your families are in for a great treat! The students have been working so hard and are excited to perform. Below is some important information about the chorus concert on Tuesday, December 14th at Newtown Middle School.
- The Winter chorus concert will be on Tuesday, December 14th at Newtown Middle School at 7:00 PM.
- Students will be dropped off at Newtown Middle School at 6:00 PM.
- Students can be dropped off at the main entrance to the building where the front office is located.
- Please note, families will not be able to enter the building until closer to showtime.
- Students' dress attire will include white tops, black bottoms, or black/white dresses or skirts, and black shoes.
If your student can not attend the concert due to an emergency, please email me at sstaffieri@crsd.org
Musically,
Mrs. Staffieri
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Student Council Corner
WES Student Council collected over 30 bags and 6 boxes of food products in our annual Food Drive event. Thank you for all the donations. The student council members have been very responsible and are looking forward to raising money for Raven’s Rack (WES School Store). At conferences on November 23rd, please stop by our table for hot chocolate, water, and a soft pretzel.
Student Council’s next community outreach event will take place during December. Our school will be collecting NEW hats, scarves, and gloves to be donated to Newtown Presbyterian Church. These donations will be distributed within our community. Please bring the items into the school from December 1st until December 10th and place them on our Wrightstown “Giving Tree” located by the Gym. We will also have a box located in the front vestibule for any families who would like to drop off their donations.
The next Spirit Day is on December 20th. Please wear an “Ugly” sweater to school!! Our Student Council Meeting is on Wednesday, December 1st at 8:15.
Our first fundraising event will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM on the evening of conferences on Tuesday, November 23rd. Student Council Representatives will be selling water, hot chocolate, and pretzels to raise funds to open a school store, The Raven Rack. Stay tuned for more details!
Mrs. Etgen's Reading Room
By this point in the school year, your child should have built up enough stamina to read for 20 minutes a night. Of course, your eventual goal is for your child to not have to time themselves while reading, because they are actually enjoying it! If your child is still struggling with independent reading time, try to combine reading with other enjoyable activities like family time, drinking hot chocolate, munching on a snack, or even delaying bedtime for a few extra minutes. You would be surprised how those little things make a difference in a young reader! Over the Thanksgiving break, if you would like some extra reading activities to do, check out this Thanksgiving Reading Room! Enjoy reading with your family and spending time together during this Thanksgiving break.
Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Aiello
Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Practicing gratitude can be a very rewarding experience, improve mental health, and have positive effects on relationships. This time of year especially, we are inclined to experience and practice gratitude. Here are some great resources if you are interested in learning more about this practice:
- Gratitude - a short video on the power of gratitude
- The Best Gratitude Activities for Kids & How to Teach Gratitude to Kids - Ways to discuss gratitude with your child.
- Keep Your MindUP With Gratitude - a quick meditation to demonstrate how you can practice gratitude
Ravens' Wear
- For the month of November, ALL items are on sale for 25% off!
- Orders ship directly to your home
- Free shipping on orders over $75
- Place orders by Nov 26 for holiday delivery by Dec 22!
Reminders
Coming Soon! Book Fair!
The BOOK FAIR is coming! We are so excited to welcome back an in-person book fair the week of December 6th- December 10th. Students will shop during their library class time and will have a chance to preview the book fair to make a wish list earlier in the week. Families can also shop online together. Stay tuned for more information as it gets closer! Happy reading!
6th Grade WES Wordsmiths Scrabble Club
Thanks to a CREF grant, we are excited to announce the start 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 cafeteria from 8:15-9:00 am on Wednesdays in December. 5th Grade will meet in January and 4th grade will meet in February. 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!
Notes from the Nurse
The health office is welcoming clothing donations. As the weather is getting cooler, we are in need of some warmer clothing. Some of the items we would appreciate and happily accept:
-Boys underpants (sm, med, large)
-Boys pants (size 5-6, 7-8)
-Girls pants (size 8-10)
-Boys/Girls T-shirts (any size)
-Sweatshirts or Jackets (any size)
If your child is absent from school for illness or injury, in addition to notifying the attendance office, please also email the school nurses: Mrs. Berman @ sberman@crsd.org and Mrs. Engelhardt @ katie.engelhardt@crsd.org Thank you for your support!
STEAM Activities
With STEAM education interest and demand continuing to grow, the Bucks IU is excited to announce they will be opening a Fab Lab Center in December 2021 in Warminster, PA! The Fab Lab Center will be the hub for STEAM education in Bucks County, offering educators, students, and industry stakeholders a place to come together to engage in STEAM learning.
STEAM Saturday
• Coding and Robotics - December 11, 2021
After School Fab Lab Clubs (each club meets 1 day/week for six weeks)
• Coding and Robotics - Beginning Tuesday, January 11, 2022
• Engineering and Design - Beginning Wednesday, January 12, 2022
• Making with Digital Fabrication - Beginning Thursday, January 13, 2022
Go to www.BucksIU.org/FabLab/Events, for details and registration.
FirstView Bus Tracking App
The FirstView Bus Tracking App is available for parents to download and use. You can find information for the Tracking App at the bottom of the page at the following LINK.
Soft Pretzel Snack Program
The PTO's Friday Pretzel Snack program is back! The PTO will deliver a soft pretzel to each participating student for snack each Friday. The cost is $20 per child for 28 weeks of pretzels. For more information or to purchase your child's pretzels, see the Pretzel Snack order form.
Pretzel link: https://wrightstownpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/162296
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM CHARTWELLS REGARDING STUDENT LUNCHES AT SCHOOL
Please take a moment to read the following letter from Chartwells at this LINK. It includes information about what IS and IS NOT included in the free lunch program. Specifically, the letter states:
All Council Rock students in grades 1-8 are eligible to receive a free lunch if they so desire. A student receiving a free meal must choose at least 3 items for the lunch to be considered complete as per the Department of Child Nutrition regulations, one of which must be at least a half-cup serving of a fruit or vegetable. Anything less than this will be considered an a la carte purchase and must be paid for by the student.
Snack prices depend on the items. Snacks are now available for purchase during lunch.
Educational Trip Form
"Little Rock Stars" Preschool Program
The "Little Rock Stars" Preschool Program at CR North is currently open for enrollment! This is a laboratory type program in which the high school students learn about child development and the skills needed by preschool teachers and caregivers. The students utilize what they learn to plan and prepare activities and lessons for the children. And, of course, it's lots of fun to interact with all the wonderful children at preschool!
This program requires that your child is between the ages of 3 and 5, potty-trained, and demonstrates appropriate behavior. Our program is held every other school day from 8:50-10:30 AM during the Fall and Spring sessions (you may view our calendar here). The cost of nursery school is $80 ($40 per semester) to cover the cost of snacks, equipment, supplies, and other items for your child. This program will be following the CRSD Preschool COVID Policy.
If you are interested in enrolling your child for this program, please fill out this form. Spaces are limited. Enrollment is first come first serve!
For more information about our program, please visit the Little Rock Stars website.
You Be the Chemist
CR will host two Study Nights on November 18th and December 9th at HMS.
CR's Local Challenge will be on December 16th at HMS.
Please click on this LINK for more information.
Wrightstown Elementary School
Principal
Email: bfox@crsd.org
Website: https://www.crsd.org/wrightstownes
Location: 729 Penns Park Road, Wrighstown , PA, USA
Phone: (215) 944-2300
Twitter: @BethFox_WES