North Wales Bulletin
April 24, 2023
From The Principal's Desk
Greetings North Wales Families,
Happy Ramadan to our families who celebrate. I hope you had a great Eid al-Fitr on Friday.
Thank you to our parent volunteers, staff and students for another great Earth Day event. Special thanks to Steph Mock for organizing another fantastic day filled with making school grounds look great. Check out our pictures: https://npenn.smugmug.com/2022-2023/420-North-Wales-Earth-Day-Planting/
ELA PSSA testing starts this week in grades 3-6. We will test on the following days:
- Monday 4/24
- Tuesday 4/25
- Friday 4/28
Our testing session takes place from 9:30-11:30am. Please make sure students come to school with a charged chromebook, get a good night's rest, bring a healthy snack and a book to read for when they complete the assessment. Please read the 2023 PSSA Parent Information
A few reminders, we have an early dismissal this Wednesday 4/26 and Take Your Child To Work Day is Thursday 4/27. If you are planning to take your child to work with you please notify your teacher and the office.
I am looking forward to another great week!
Warmly,
Ms. Dana Kenney
Principal
Important Updates For The Week
ELA PSSA Testing This Week
We are administering the ELA PSSA's next week in grades 3-6:
Monday, 4/24
Tuesday, 4/25
Friday, 4/28
Please make sure students come with a charged chromebook every day.
Wednesday, April 26th Early Dismissal
Students have an early dismissal day Wednesday, April 26th. Students will be dismissed at 12:30pm. Lunch will be Grab and Go.
Saturday, April 29th - 6th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser
Weekly Schedule: April 24-28
Monday, April 24th- Day 1
Tuesday, April 25th- Day 2
Wednesday, April 26th - Day 3
Thursday, April 27th- Day 4
Friday, April 28th - Day 1
PSSA Spirit Week
4/24- Look How Much We've Grown This Year - Wear green or floral prints
4/25- Wild About Learning - Dress like your favorite animal or wear animal prints
4/26- Grade Level Spirit Day
- K- Red
- 1- Blue
- 2- Orange
- 3- Green
- 4- Yellow
- 5- Pink
- 6- Purple
- *Non grade specific staff could wear NW gear, tie dye, or choose a color :)
4/28- Shine Bright Like a Diamond - Dress in bright or shiny clothes
5/1- Where Did This School Year Go? - Wear camo
5/2- North Wales Day! - Who has the most North Wales pride?
5/3- Our School Rocks - Dress like a rock star or your favorite musician's shirt
5/4- May the Fourth Be With You - Gear up in your favorite Star Wars apparel
5/5- Seas the Day - Wear your tropical beach clothes
ELD Family and Community Night
4/27 English Learner Community and Resource Night at NPHS Senior Cafe
April Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Reading Before Screening- Schoolwide Reading Incentive Program
North Wales Elementary School challenges themselves to read before they spend time on the screen.
Great News! We have surpassed our goal and the total number of pages read so far is 91, 437. We have one more week to go! We can't wait to share with you our school wide prize. Keep encouraging your child to read.
Some of our 6th grade students helped our kindergarten students level up!
Please review the details for our incentive program. Please help us reach 70,000 pages
Sixth Grade Fundraiser This Weekend!
Just a reminder: The 6th grade class is raising funds for their end-of-year celebration before moving on to Pennbrook Middle School!
Please consider participating in 1 or more of the following fundraisers!
- Car Wash (Saturday, April 29 from 10am-2pm at McDonalds in Lansdale): Please see the attached ad for further details
Burger fundraiser (Sunday, April 30th from 12pm-5pm at the Cannoneers Club in Lansdale): Please see the attached ad for further details. To ensure that we have enough food for everyone, pre-orders are strongly recommended. Please use this Google form to place your order:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1syK28S5Dd6jPuIDSrAcLSQgXcD4CyM0JpUocjBeyu8A/edit
North Wales Elementary 6th Grade Burger Fundraiser Order Form
The Cannoneers Club in Lansdale has graciously offered to host a burger fundraiser for the 6th grade! Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023 Time: 12 noon-5pm (Dine in or Take out) Place: Canoneers Sportsmens Club 501 W. Fifth Street Lansdale, PA 19446 Cost: $10 per meal (includes hamburger or cheeseburger made to order, fries or chips and a drink (soda or water)). A fixin's bar will also be available for additional toppings 100% of all sales will go towards the 6th grade end-of-year party. Pre-Order/Pre-Pay Deadline: By Monday, April 24, 2023 To Guarantee your order, PRE-ORDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED!!! There will be some extra food for walk-ins that day, but it will likely sell out early. Please complete the form below. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Mongon at keyring310@hotmail.com
- 6th grade raffle basket: Please see the attached ad for details. A list of prizes is also attached. The drawing will take place on April 30th at the conclusion of our burger fundraiser at the Cannoneers Club. You do not need to be present to win! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y7ykpb5-XI8lkuwd_OIsvzFNtXiiuoYF/view?usp=sharing
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
The 6th grade class of 2023!
Cultural Highlights For The Week
Child Of The Military Month
Beginning in the 1980s, April has been set aside as a military child appreciation month, officially known as the Month of the Military Child. For more than 35 years, the Pentagon and other military support organizations and agencies use the month to recognize military kids for their sacrifice and bravery on the homefront.
As you think about military families, did you know: Military families move on average every two to three years on average. Children in military families change schools an average of six to nine times from the start of kindergarten to their high school graduation. This year an estimated 30 percent of military service members will move to a new assignment. There are roughly 84,000 dual-military couples in the U.S., and about 36,000 of them have children. When both parents get deployed, their children often have to live with interim caregivers, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles or friends. The term military ‘brat’ has its roots as a term of endearment. 1921, British Regiment Attached Travelers (as they were called) traveled abroad with British troops. BRAT soon became a term only for children of those troops. The name just stuck and was adopted elsewhere, including the United States. Military children are twice as likely to join the military when they become adults.
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!
Notes From The Health Suite
Reporting Injuries To Health Suite
Health Suite Email Addresses:
Margaret Cox- coxmm@npenn.org
Amber Wynne- wynnean@npenn.org
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
Monday and Tuesday 5/1-5/2 - Math PSSA Testing
Wednesday and Thursday 5/3-5/4- Science PSSA Testing (4th Grade Only)
Monday 5/8-5/12 - Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 16th - No School For Students
Saturday, May 20th - Triathlon
North Wales Elementary
Website: https://northwales.npenn.org/
Location: 201 Summit Street, North Wales, PA 19454
Phone: 215-699-4471
Twitter: @NWelementary