The Puma Pride
Week of March 11, 2019
Message from the Principal
Hello Willow Dale Families!
I hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather. Last week, we experienced some chilly weather that necessitated having indoor recess. Hopefully, the rain clears up early and the students can enjoy the warmer weather ahead.
Don't forget to move your clocks forward! See the tips below to help your child adjust to the time change. Tomorrow is a 2-hour delay day for teacher-in-service. Students will wait at bus stops two hours later than usual. School doors open at 10:25 AM and students are expected to be in school by 10:45 AM. Breakfast and Lunch will be served. There is no recess on two-hour delay days.
Our Willow Dale Library is home to the school MakerSpace. Our students can be found designing STEAM projects while thinking like a scientist. This week, Ms. Capriotti's class used the MakerSpace to create their Leprechaun Traps. Our students have created some fantastic designs over the course of the year.
March Madness basketball competitions begin this week on Friday for our 4th and 5th-grade students. The first set of tournaments will begin on Friday, March 15. The championship game will be held on March 21 at 2:15 pm in the gym. The date of the district championship will be announced soon. See below for more information.
Mr. Julius and I continue to visit classrooms daily. We are very proud of the hard work of all of our students and teachers. It is exciting to see the amount of growth that our students have made since the beginning of the year. Thank you for your continued support at home to help make this growth happen. Help us keep the momentum going!
Al the best for a wonderful week!
Cathy Perkins
March 10th - Set your clocks ahead 1 hour
March Madness is Here!
- Boys 3:30-6:00 PM
- Girls 6:30-8:30 PM
The tournament is a double elimination so all teams are guaranteed to play at least two games. This will get us down to the final four teams, two for the girls and two for the boys. Those teams will compete in the Willow Dale Championship Game on March 21 at 2:15 pm in front of their families and classmates. The winner of the WD tournament will compete at McDonald Elementary for the CSD Championship at the end of March.
Guys and Gals Sweet Heart Dance
Dunkin' Dales versus the Harlem Wizards- Tickets Selling Fast!
Save the date! On Thursday, March 28th, at 6:30 PM Willow Dale staff members will be facing off against the Harlem Wizards. Come to William Tennent and watch our "Dunkin' Dales" play an epic game of basketball. Tickets will be sold prior to the event for $8.00 a person. Night-of-event tickets will be $10.00 a person. Refreshments and merchandise will be available for purchase at the game.
https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/orders/new?performance_id=2171585
Be a Superhero! Help Support Autism Awareness!
Family Paint Night Fundraiser
Friday, April 12, 2019 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Phillies All Star Teachers Contest
Each year, the Phillies select 10 area teachers, nominated by current and former students, parents and peers, to honor as All-Star Teachers. Now through March 15, 2019, at 4:59 p.m. ET, you can nominate a teacher, past or present, who has positively impacted your life.
The Phillies will honor great educators in the region who are making a difference on May 3, 2019, during the 19th annual Teacher Appreciation Night powered by Constellation.
Please take the time to nominate Willow Dale's awesome teachers.
Website: https://www.mlb.com/phillies/community/all-star-teachers-contest
Are You in Need of an Easter Meal?
2019 PSSA Dates
All elementary schools will administer the PSSA on the following schedule. More information will be forthcoming.
- English and Language Arts--April 23 to April 25, 2019
- Math--April 29 & April 30, 2019
- Science (Grade 4 Only)--May 1, 2019
Make-up Testing Windows
- ELA, Math, Science-Through May 3, 2019
Two Hour Delay Schedule-Teacher In-Service
- School Hours 10:45 AM- 3:30 PM
- Bus stop times are two hours later than the normal pick-up time.
- School doors open at 10:25 AM
- **Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Monday, Mar 11, 2019, 10:45 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Boys' March Madness Tournament
Friday, Mar 15, 2019, 03:30 PM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Girls' March Madness Tournament
Friday, Mar 15, 2019, 06:30 PM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Guys and Gals Event (dance - for female students)
Friday, Mar 22, 2019, 06:30 PM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Dunkin Dales vs. Harlem WIzards
Thursday, Mar 28, 2019, 06:30 PM
William Tennent High School, Centennial Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Family Paint Night Fundraiser
Friday, Apr 12, 2019, 06:00 PM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Bus Change Request Procedures
If on a single occasion, your child must ride a different bus at dismissal due to an emergency/childcare purposes, the following must be done to facilitate the change:
- Requesting parent must send written notice (email or note) to the student’s teacher with the following information:
- Identify the bus (by number) in which the student will need to ride that day
- The reason for the request
- Name and address of the childcare provider
The childcare provider/parent must also send written notice to the student’s teacher advising of the childcare arrangement for that day.
The notes will be reviewed and signed by the principal and forwarded to Transportation to put the temporary bus change in effect.
Childcare Arrangements forms are only required for the following needs:
Any ongoing childcare needs that follow a specific schedule
Late arrival and early dismissal arrangements
Thank you for your continued support in following these procedures!
March Rotation Calendar
Willow Dale Elementary School
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Email: perkca@centennialsd.org
Website: https://www.centennialsd.org/Domain/692
Location: 720 North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: 215-441-6093
Twitter: @Willow_Dale_ES