Wildcat Weekly
February 26, 2021
Learning Platform Commitment
On February 22, 2021, the WCASD School Board approved a phased-in return to five day a week, in-person instruction for all students who would like to participate once Chester County COVID transmission rates fall below 100 per 100,000 for three consecutive weeks.
Please complete this learning platform commitment survey so we can plan accordingly. We are asking parents to commit to their learning platform selection through the end of this school year, which is June 11. We need this data in order to properly plan for the necessary space needed to achieve a minimum of three feet of social distancing in classrooms. We will work to provide 6 feet whenever possible, and distances between desks will vary from classroom to classroom across the district. Parents of elementary WC Cyber students will receive a separate survey from Dr. Eberly, Principal of the Cyber program. Parents of secondary WC Cyber students should complete this survey.
This move to increased in-person learning will eliminate the hybrid option. Parents will be able to choose between increased in-person learning (4-5 days a week as we phase out virtual Wednesdays) or a full-time commitment to remote learning, or the West Chester Cyber Program.
Please review how the updated guidance changes our instructional plans BEFORE completing the survey. We know this change will bring a mix of emotions for our parents, staff, and students. Our goal is to provide the best safe educational experience possible during this very challenging year.
Please complete one survey for each child in your family. Surveys must be completed no later than the end of the day on Thursday, March 4, 2021.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Picture Day
Picture Day with MotoPhoto is scheduled for March 1st (Cohort A) and March 4th (Cohort B).
Cyber and fully remote students can get pictures taken between 12:00 and 1:00 without mixing in with the in-person classes. Cyber and fully remote students with last name A-K should attend on Monday and students with the last name L-Z should attend on Thursday.
Students do not need to bring anything with them on picture day. Pictures will be available for purchase online. Parents are encouraged to pre-register for the fastest access for viewing pictures online. PRE-REGISTER HERE: DelawareValley.GotPhoto.com using your student ID# with WT20 on the end. See the attached flyer for more information.
Summer Learning 2021
West Chester Area School District is offering FREE Summer Learning Opportunities for students entering Grades 1-5 this fall. We hope you can join us for the webinar via Zoom on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm as we review a wide variety of learning experiences designed to meet the needs of students and families over the summer months. The meeting will be recorded and posted on our website for you to access at a later time.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Monday March 8th – Full student day – Cohort A in person
- Tuesday March 9th – Full student day – Cohort B in person
- Wednesday March 10th – Half student day / Afternoon Conferences– Cohort A in person
- Thursday March 11th – Half student day/ Afternoon & Evening Conferences – Cohort B in person
- Friday March 12th – No school for students; Morning Conferences
PTO Fundraisers
- Mae's in West Chester - Thursday, March 11th : Order a delicious lunch or dinner and a portion of the proceeds will go to WTE PTO!
- Monkey Fish Toys - March 19th - 28th - bring the attached flyer to receive 10% off your purchase and 10% goes to the PTO.
Please see the attached flyers for more information!!
A Note from the PTO on PPE Supplies
March Instructional Model Calendar
Black History Month
5th Grade Baby Photos
Attention 5th grade parents and guardians!!
We are collecting baby pictures of your 5th graders for the yearbook! It’s always fun to “Guess That Baby” in the yearbook each year! We don’t want to miss anyone!! Please email a digital copy of your student’s baby picture to janicestief@gmail.com as soon as possible! Kindly include your student's name and 5th grade teacher in the email you send along with the baby picture! Thank you!
¡Atención familias de 5º grado!
Estamos colectando fotos de bebés de los estudiantes de 5to grado para incluirlas en el anuario de fotos. ¡Es muy divertido todos los años jugar a “adivinar quién ese bebé” en el anuario!
¡No queremos olvidar a ningún estudiante! Por favor envíe una copia digital de la foto de bebé de su hijo(a) a janicestief@gmail.com lo antes posible. No olvide incluir en el correo electrónico el nombre de su estudiante y el nombre de la maestra de 5to grado.
Muchas gracias.
Middle School 101
The Middle School 101 Presentation page has been updated with the new PowerPoint and Zoom video. The information can be found at the link below if you were unable to view the live presentation.
Kindergarten Registration
K-2 ELA and Math Resources
Nurse's Notes
A Child's Place
ACP asked if we could remind parents that A Child’s Place is here and able to help with child care. They have space in the full day Virtual Programs, in addition to, Before and Aftercare Programs. Revised Hybrid information can be found in the attachment below.