Penn Wood Elementary School
February 23, 2024
About us
Email: mgarvin@wcasd.net
Website: https://www.wcasd.net/Domain/752
Location: 1470 Johnnys Way, West Chester, PA, USA
Phone: 4842661900
Twitter: @PennWood1470
Penn Wood Newsletter
Penn Wood Vision: Highly Effective - Academic Excellence, Personal Growth, Creative Thinking, Service to the Community
From the Principal's Office
Greetings Penn Wood!
Happy Friday! I hope everyone is ready for these milder temperatures that are in the forecast! This was a great week at Penn Wood - the students had a surprise visit from some members of the Philadelphia Flyers organization and always a favorite - their mascot GRITTY! Below is a pdf that has more information regarding this assembly! Also, we have parent-teacher conferences next month, so be on the lookout for the PTCFast conference sign-up email. Below is information regarding the PW yearbook cover contest and the upcoming book fair.
Have a great weekend!
With Penn Wood Pride,
Dr. Mike G. Garvin
Follow us on X - @PennWood1470
Important Dates:
- February 27 Paw Draw
- March 1 PBIS Reward Day
- March 4-7 Clay Week
- March 8 Legoland 3rd Grade
- March 11 Ramadan School Closed
- March 12-27 Spring Book Fair
- March 25 Half Day Conferences
- March 26 Half Day Conferences
- March 27 Conferences – School Closed
- March 28-April 1 Spring Break
Pick Up Patrol (PUP)/District Attendance Policy
Important Change to Absence Notes
Thank you to all of our parents/guardians who have registered for Pick-Up Patrol and already began using it this school year. Pick-Up Patrol (PUP) should be used for all dismissal plans and changes. Absences must be reported by 9:30 a.m., either through PUP OR through the Safe Arrival Line. When we initially rolled out PUP, our understanding was that it could be used in lieu of submitting an excuse form. We have just learned that is not the case.
Excuse forms, completed with the necessary data such as child’s name, date and reason for absence, are to be turned in by the student within three (3) days, after his/her return from an absence. The absence of any student failing to comply with this time period, will automatically become unexcused and/or unlawful and the school laws of Pennsylvania shall be applied. Excuse notes via email from a registered email address in PowerSchool will be accepted without an original signature. (Per District Attendance Guidelines Code 204AG1)
Excuse forms need to be kept on file in accordance with district and state policy. For absences reported in Pick Up Patrol, you may forward your Pick-Up Patrol Absence Confirmation email to garmstrong@wcasd.net.
Safe Arrival phone line at 484-266-1910, is still available to report your child’s absence.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this policy.
Car Line Arrival and Dismissal
Morning Arrival Updates for Car Riders: A few reminders that would be helpful for morning carline.
- Parents should not get out of the car
- If kids need help with their backpack, they can get out of the car, on the “kids side” of the cones and staff can help.
- Unload all along the cones, 5 - 7 cars should be able to unload at once to move the line along.
- Arrival carline drop off - 8:30 - 9:00am (please do not arrive prior to 8:25)
- After 9:00 am (Late Arrivals) - drop off is in the front of the building
Afternoon Carline - 3:30 - 3:45 (after 3:45 children will be brought to the office).
Please follow these protocols:
1) Please stay in car
2) If students can't buckle themselves in the car...please pull forward to the cul-de-sac and buckle there. Please do not block any drive ways.
3) Please do not enter the carline until 3:10. Vehicles cannot line up and wait as this causes unnecessary congestion on Johnny’s Way.
4) Enter the campus eastbound on Johnny’s Way. (PM Carline Directional Map) Below...
5) Do not block driveways on Johnny’s Way or Bobolink Lane.
Early Dismissal Reminders
Early Dismissal end at 3:00. If you have to take your child to a doctor’s appointment, sporting event, etc.…please arrange to pick up prior to 3:00 and update Pickup Patrol
Thank you in advance for your understanding as we look to increase efficiency and safety with our dismissal procedures.
Please see attachments for additional information on programs in the building:
New Student Registration – 2024-25 School Year
Have a child turning 5 years old on or before 9/1/24? Have a neighbor or friend with a child turning 5? Spread the word……….it’s time to pre-register for kindergarten! Click here to register for 2024-25. Please note that 23-24 is still open for new residents so be sure to select 2024-25 if your child will be starting next school year.
Items to upload electronically when pre-registering online:
- Birth Certificate
- Immunizations
- Physical Report
- Dental Report
- Proof of Residence #1 – copy of mortgage statement, deed or lease agreement
- Proof of Residence #2 – copy of utility bill, car insurance card, tax bill or insurance declaration page (we need to see current date, name and address)
Please be sure to complete all fields and upload all documents before clicking “submit”.
Once you click on “submit”, you no longer have access to the pre-registration file. If you have any questions, please email Kathy Oswald at koswald@wcasd.net. Thank you!!