Welcome Back!
SEPTEMBER 2023
WELCOME BACK!
We made it through the first week, PES families! Hope all the kiddos had a great experience to start off the school year. There is a lot happening, as there always is at this time of year...so this newsletter is chock full. Be sure to read all the way through! Any questions, email us: pespto@ucfsd.net
Enjoy the long weekend!
PES PTO
Fall Orientation (Back to School Night) ~ September 6th
Please join us on Wednesday, September 6th from 5 - 6:30pm at PES.
Homeroom teachers will present to parents about curriculum, classroom procedures and expectations, and more.
*This event is for Grades 1-5 parents only*
5 - 5:45 Grades 3-5
5:45 - 6:30 Grades 1-2
PTO Kickoff Gathering ~ September 7th
Join us for coffee and scones! Our first PTO general meeting of the year is an informal gathering...a chance to get to know the PTO board members and other PES parents. Learn more about life at PES, volunteer opportunities, and catch guest appearances from PES staff members.
Oso Sweet Bakery Cafe
1609 Baltimore Pike, Unit 500
Chadds Ford, PA
Thursday September 7th, 9:30am
SPIRIT DAY ~ FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8th!
The first Friday of the month is always Spirit Day at Pocopson! We encourage students and staff to wear their Pocopson gear to show their Patriot pride.
Updated Main Office FAQs
The attached FAQ document from the main office has been updated from the one you received on the first day of school. Please refer to this document for all questions.
Homeroom Parent Volunteers Needed!
A fun way to get involved is to become a homeroom parent. Most classes have at least 2 homeroom parents, and their role is to coordinate class parties and special events, organize parent volunteers, act as a liaison to classroom parents for the teacher and the PTO, coordinate teacher appreciation gifts, and more. It's a fun job, and your child will love having you so closely involved!
Please click here to express your interest!
The deadline to complete the form is September 6th. In the case that there are more than 2-3 volunteers for a class, a confidential lottery will determine homeroom parent selection. All selected volunteers will be notified by email by September 11th.
COMING SOON: Patriot Pride Week
Patriot Pride Week is coming September 18-22nd.
Get ready for all of those fun theme days - crazy hair, pajama, wacky Wednesday, and more!
Save the date for the culminating Fun Run (K-3) and Color Run (4-5) events on Friday September 22nd! Parents are welcome to volunteer and/or attend as spectators.
Details coming soon...stay tuned!
Family Fun Night ~ September 29th
Join us for our first Family Fun Night of the 2023-24 school year!
This popular event will feature plenty of fun, food trucks, and time to socialize with old and new PES friends!
September 29th
5-7pm @ PES
After School Art Beat at Pocopson
See attached for registration details!
For more activities in the district, click here for Peach Jar flyers.
Foreign Language Program Parent Volunteer Needed!
We are looking for a parent volunteer to help organize after school foreign language programs. Time commitment is minimal, and you would be partnered with an existing volunteer who could use extra help. Great opportunity to get involved!
Email pespto@ucfsd.net to inquire about this or other volunteer opportunities!
2022-23 Yearbooks Still Available
We have a limited number of last year's yearbooks available for purchase in the main office.
Please contact Holli Cialini if you are interested in grabbing one.
These are $35 and first come first served!
FOCUS Event ~ September 20th
FOCUS = Family Outreach Committee of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
Join FOCUS for their first event this school year. These presentations are always extremely valuable to parents, and we highly recommend you try to attend those that are relevant to you, or will be relevant in years to come.