Erdenheim Elementary
“Home of the Spartans where we are Spartan Strong!”
Dear Erdenheim Families,
We want to wish you all a safe, restful, and enjoyable spring break. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday, April 1st!
For this week, we provided information below regarding the following:
- Important Dates
- Women's History Month Presentations
- Parent Organization Updates
- District News
- Community Events
- Employment Opportunities
With Spartan Pride,
Mr. Speicher and Ms. Mack
Important Dates!
Monday, March 25th-Friday, March 29th (SPRING BREAK)
Monday, April 1, 2024:
- Silver Beginning Band-Team A @ 7:55 AM
Tuesday, April 2, 2024:
- Advanced Band @ 7:55 AM
- 4th/5th Grade Orchestra--3:30-4:30 PM
- Science Explorers-3:40-4:40 PM
- Chess Wizards-3:45-4:45 PM
Wednesday, April 3, 2024:
- 4th/5th Grade Chorus @ 7:55 AM
- 3rd Grade Chorus-3:40-4:40 PM
Thursday, April 4, 2024:
- Blue Beginner Band @ 7:55 AM
- 3rd Grade Orchestra-3:30-4:30 PM
Friday, April 5, 2024:
- Advanced Band @ 7:55 AM
- Pretzel Day
- 3rd Grade Family Night
Women's History Month
On Thursday, we welcomed guest speakers to Erdenheim in honor of Women's History Month. Thank you for every one who participated and shared your time with us!
Swim Gym Update!
Swim gym starts April 1st! Please remember to send students with their bags when we return on Monday. Goggles are not needed.
A Message from the EEHSP (Enfield and Erdenheim Home and School Partnership)
DESIGNER BAG BINGO: *Only a few tickets left!* Join us for a night of fun, friends, and fabulous prizes at EEHSP's Designer Bag Bingo on Sat. April 6th at 6pm! This is a limited capacity event and is almost sold out, so gather your friends and get your tickets today! Sponsors and/or bag donations are needed; please email vpfundraising@eehsp.org if you're interested in supporting the event. Click HERE for more info, tickets, and volunteer opportunities.
CARNIVAL: Save-the-date for our Spring Carnival, Sun. 5/19 at Enfield! This family-friendly event is one of EEHSP’s largest fundraisers and we are looking for new committee members and corporate sponsors this year! Click HERE for more info.
SUSTAINABILITY: Please see below for some exciting updates and events organized by EEHSP's Sustainability and Garden Committee (SGC)!
• Spring Hike: Sat. 4/6 at 2pm, Fort Washington State Park. Gather your family and friends and join us for a mid-day hike! Registration is required HERE.
• Spirit Wear Collection: Collection boxes are now available at Enfield and Erdenheim to donate outgrown Spirit Wear. The SGC will catalog the items and provide an opportunity for families to select and pick-up items in their children's sizes this spring.
• New Garden Beds: We are excited to share that we have installed new raised garden beds at Erdenheim! Thanks to your help in fundraising with the EEHSP, we were able to partner with Backyard Eats to install two beds. Stay tuned for information on ways you can enjoy them, too!
• Questions: Please email sustainability@eehsp.org
3RD GRADE FAMILY FUN NIGHT: Families of third graders are invited to "Dance Party Night" on Fri. 4/5 from 6:30–8:30pm. For more info and to RSVP, click HERE.
5TH GRADE ACTIVITY FEES: If not previously submitted, please send $35 cash or check (made out to EEHSP) to school via backpack mail. Include child’s name and shirt size, parent's name and phone number. Contact Social Worker Emily Duffy to request financial assistance. Email 5thgradecommittee@eehsp.org with questions.
KEEP IN TOUCH: Sign up for the EEHSP mailing list, read our latest newsletter, and visit www.eehsp.org anytime to stay current on all things EEHSP! Have a question? Email us at communications@eehsp.org.
District News
Springfield Township Education Foundation News
The district is grateful to the Kelsey-Naylor Foundation and STEF, who together have made a donation on behalf of our orchestra program of $20,000! This generous gift will provide the core instruments needed to expand our program into the middle school next year! Mandy Marion, STEF Board member, presented the “big check” to our Erdenheim music students, teachers and Principal Ben Speicher. We thank STEF and the Kelsey-Naylor Foundation for your continued support of our students!
STEF Pickleball Fundraiser
Would you like to support our schools? Do you play pickleball? Would you like to learn? Come out and join us on April 12th for a FUNdraiser! See our attached flyer for details!
Updates from Office of Support Services
Family Resources
As we head into the Spring Break from March 25 to March 29, we urge families in need to stay connected with community resources. The Office of Support Services is pleased to share the Spring 2024 Family Resources publication filled with local supports while our school buildings are closed.
During the Spring Break, our school counselors and social workers will not be in the district and answering emails. If you need support, our buildings and central office are open from March 25 to March 28. All buildings and offices are closed on March 29. If you or your child experience a mental health crisis, please call Montgomery County Mobile Crisis at 1-800-634-4673.
Hats Off for Cancer- April 5th
The School DIstrict of Springfield Township is proud to partner with The MIP Foundation to recognize Hats Off for Cancer on Friday, April 5th. Wear your hat on April 5th and donate to The MIP Foundation. Check out the flyer.
Community
Summer Basketball Camp Opportunity
Check out details for upcoming Summer Camps on the Community Events Page!
We are Hiring!
Employment Opportunities
The School District of Springfield Township is always seeking to hire candidates for a variety of positions. Go to the district Employment Opportunities website to view all positions available. If you know anyone that may be interested in a position with the district, we encourage you to share this website with them.Specifically for Erdenheim, we are looking for the following:
- Instructional Aides
Erdenheim Elementary School
Email: er_attendance@sdst.org
Website: https://www.sdst.org/schools/erdenheim/index
Location: 500 Haws Lane, Flourtown, PA, USA
Phone: 215-233-6085
Twitter: @SDSTschools