North Wales Bulletin
February 21, 2023
From The Principal's Desk
Greetings North Wales Families,
We had such a great week and we are looking forward to what this week will bring. Just a reminder we have our Sports Night this Friday at Pennbrook Middle School. We are anticipating a great evening filled with fun!
I am looking forward to another great week!
Warmly,
Ms. Dana Kenney
Principal
Important Updates For The Week
School is Closed Monday
School is closed Monday, February 20th for President's Day
Friday, February 24th- Sports Night
Girls On The Run Season
Weekly Schedule: February 21-24
Monday, February 20- No School
Tuesday, February 21- Day 3
Wednesday, February 22 - Day 4
Thursday, February 23 - Day 1
Friday, February 24- Day 2
February Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Black History Oratorical Competition
IRONKnights Triathlon Coming Up!
Registration for this year’s Super Saturday on March 18, 2023 is now open!
Presented by NPAGE in conjunction with the North Penn School District, Super Saturday is an easy way to introduce and excite children's interests in learning about something new. Children in grades K through 6 from all over the community sign up for up to three, 45-minute classes that are taught on a Saturday morning. Class topics are diverse and include new ones like Sodoku, Soul Line Dancing and American Sign Language and more! There is something for everyone! Most of the individuals and organizations who present donate all their time and resources for the benefit of education. The money raised goes to help fund NPAGE activities including school trips, teacher grants, and scholarships.
WHEN: Saturday, March 18, 2023 9 am to 12:15 pm (Check-in from 8:30 am to 8:50 am)
WHERE: Pennfield Middle School
FEE: NPAGE Member: $12, Non Member: $18
TO REGISTER: Go to www.npenn.org/npage and click on Register for Super Saturday. View the event flyer for class options, then click the register button. Registration deadline is March 10.
Questions: Contact AnliWuNash@gmail.com or call (267) 642-1395
Smart Watch/ Cell Phone Reminder
We have seen a growing number of students using electronic devices and sending/receiving text messages throughout the day, which has disrupted the learning environment. Please note, cell phones should be in silent mode or turned off and stored in bookbags throughout the day. Smartwatches should not be used to make calls, send messages, or take photos/videos during the school day. Also, note the school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal electronic devices. Our school team will be reminding our students of these expectations regarding personal devices.
We thank all of our families for their continued support and cooperation in limiting disruptions to the classroom.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
School Nutrition Services is Hiring
School Nutrition Services is Hiring!
Part time SNS Kitchen Assistants and Cafeteria Monitors
-Convenient daytime hours around student school day
-Summers, nights, weekends and holidays off
-Part time and substitute hours available
-Advancement opportunities
-$50 sign-on bonus after 25 days worked
$15.31/hour starting rate
Click HERE to see all open positions and apply today!
PSSA Testing Dates
ELA Testing: 4/24, 4/25, 4/28
Math Testing: 5/1 and 5/2
4th Grade Science Testing: 5/3 and 5/4
Makeups: 5/3, 5/4 and 5/5
Cultural Highlights For The Week
Black History Month- Highlights of the Week
American Beach
In the 1930s, A. L. Lewis, president of Jacksonville-based Afro-American Life Insurance Company, helped establish one According to the American Beach Museum, which is currently closed for renovations and will reopen as the A. L. Lewis Museum, Lewis "wanted to create an oceanfront resort where African Americans could enjoy 'recreation and relaxation without humiliation' during the Jim Crow era."of Florida's early Black beaches on Amelia Island. Visitors would travel from all across the South to enjoy American Beach. American Beach remained a booming vacation destination until 1964 when Hurricane Dora hit and The Civil Rights Act allowed Black beachgoers to visit shores closer to home, according to Amelia Island's tourism council.
President's Day
Washington’s Birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Increasingly, the holiday has become an occasion to celebrate the birthdays of both President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln. Many Americans call the holiday Presidents’ Day.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and falls on the first day of Lent. It is observed by Catholics in the Roman Rite, Lutherans, Moravians, Anglicans, Methodists, Nazarenes, as well as by some churches in the Reformed tradition.
Notes From The Health Suite
On April 7th, 2023, the Dental Hygiene Kids Clinic at Montgomery County Community College will provide a free dental exam, teeth cleaning, x-rays, sealants, and fluoride treatment for ages 1-17 from 8am-12pm & 1pm-5:00pm. To schedule an appointment, please call 215-641-6483 or sign up through their website mc3.edu/dental-clinic by March 10, 2023. They ask that a parent chaperone the student during the appointment and also complete the dental/ medical history packet. For additional information regarding their program at Montgomery County Community College, please click on the following attachments. They will also complete the mandated dental forms needed for school. Thank you!
Margaret M. Cox BSN, RN, CSN
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Please review the arrival and dismissal detailed procedures:
Home and School Information
The Guidance Corner
The Guidance Corner on the North Wales Elementary School site has a TON of information for parents. Ideas on how to help your child make friends, how to talk to kids about difficult subjects, how to get through homework more easily, what to do if your child is anxious, and where to get help during a family crisis can all be found here. We hope you will check it out often!
Parent Volunteers for the Library
We are looking for volunteers to assist in the library. If you are interested in helping out and you have your current clearances, please complete the google form below.
PUBLICITY REFUSAL FORM
Photos, videotape footage and personal interviews with North Penn students who are involved in various school-related activities are often used as part of the district's community relations efforts including district publications, North Penn Television programs; the NPSD social media pages such as Twitter, Facebook, and the NPSD Mobile App; NPSD advertisements and on the district's website.
If you do not want photos, videotape footage or interviews featuring your child used in district publications; North Penn Television programs; the NPSD social media pages such as Twitter, Facebook, and the NPSD Mobile App; NPSD advertisements; and on the district's website, please complete the link below.
Parent Communication Chart
NORTH WALES ELEMENTARY IMPORTANT APPS FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO HAVE
HOW TO REPORT ABSENCE, TARDINESS, AND/OR EARLY DISMISSAL
QR Codes for Apps- Apps For Parents to Download
Reports must be made by 9:30am. A "Safe at Home" call will be attempted for students who are marked absent by the teacher.
PREFERRED METHOD: Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or use the website https://go.schoolmessenger.com). The first time you use the app/website, select Sign Up to create your account using an email address we have on file for you. Select Attendance then Report an Absence, Tardiness, and/or Early Dismissal. (Please note: if you know your child will be out of school ahead of time, you can preschedule the absence using the app.)
North Wales Supplies List
Family Tech Support
If you are new and need a Chromebook or are in need of a repair to your child's Chromebook please visit the Technology Departments Website for more information on pick-ups and repairs.
Looking Ahead
February 28-March 2nd- School Store
Thursday, March 9th - Early Dismissal
Wednesday, March 15th- Spring Picture Day
Monday, March 20-24th: Scholastic Book Fair
North Wales Elementary
Website: https://northwales.npenn.org/
Location: 201 Summit Street, North Wales, PA 19454
Phone: 215-699-4471
Twitter: @NWelementary