North Wales Bulletin
October 31, 2022
From The Principal's Desk
Greetings North Wales Families,
What a great weekend we are having. November is here! We had a great time Thursday afternoon with the Cereal Domino Challenge. Please check out some of the pictures and videos from the event: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mjftybVHbb27CZv3Pg0auBdDrqtOkI0w?usp=sharing
Monday- Creative Hair, Hat, Headband! Wear Your Fall Colors!
Sixth grade is going on their field trip Monday to Camp America. Sixth grade parents please check your emails for additional information from your student's homeroom teacher.
We are looking for some parent volunteers to help run our first school store of the year! Please clink on the link below to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4BA4A62DA5FA7-nwschool
I am looking forward to another great week! Happy Halloween!
Warmly,
Ms. Dana Kenney
Principal
Important Updates For The Week
Parent Teacher Conference, Nov. 7th & 8th
Picture Retake is Wednesday, November 9th
Girls On The Run is Coming!
Registration for Girls on the Run opens on November 1st and will be open through December 12th.
Pictures From Kindergarten Character Day
Pumpkin Decoration Contest
Weekly Schedule: October 24th-28th
Monday, October 31st- Halloween- Creative Hair, Hat, Headband Day! - Day 4
Tuesday, November 1st - Day 1
Wednesday, November 2nd- Day 2
Thursday, November 3rd - Day 3
Friday, November 4th- Day 4
October/November Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Girls On The Run Program
Girls on the Run is an evidence-based program (for grades 3,4,&5) that inspires all girls to build their confidence, kindness, and decision making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health.
The program focuses on movement more than running. It is not necessary to be a runner or an athlete to participate in the program.
We will meet twice a week after school until 5:15pm. Practice starts the last week of February and runs for about 10 weeks (20 practices). *If there is no school, there is no Girls on the Run.*
The 5K celebration is scheduled for 5/21/23. Please note, this is the rain date for the Iron Knights Triathlon. If these events end up on the same day, we can find a way for your girl to participate in both (if they want).
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Jessica Levine jhaaslevine@gmail.com
NP MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FAIR
The North Penn School District is partnering with Onward Behavioral Health to host a Mental Health Resource Fair on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 6 to 8 pm at Pennbrook Middle School, 1201 North Wales Road, North Wales, PA 19454.
Miss Pennsylvania 2022 Alysa Bainbridge will serve as keynote speaker beginning at 6:30 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the fair before and after Ms. Bainbridge’s remarks. In addition to serving as Miss Pennsylvania, Bainbridge is Founder and CEO of Tyler’s Triumph, an organization that provides direct support and tools to those in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders to help them thrive in recovery.
Please see the flyer on the NPSD Community Bulletin Board.
Cultural Highlight of the Week
November is Native American Heritage Month. November is Native American Heritage Month! It’s a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures and important contributions of our nation’s first people.
Words Matter
It’s important to use language correctly in our messaging. Native nations were separated from their home lands due to battles, genocide, and western expansion. There are distinctions among various tribes resulting from geographic location, language, and cultural practices. For example, within the Lakota Nation (aka Sioux), there are seven bands and within one band there are three: Hidasta, Arikara, and Mandan. Within the Cheyenne, there are two: Northern and Southern. It’s similar for the Arapaho, River Crow, Mountain Crow, and others. In addition, there are various regional identities, such as the Northern Plains, Southern Plains, Wetlands.
- Alaska Native This term refers to the indigneous people of the area. Native Alaskan is anyone from Alaska (including non-indigenous).
- American Indian Some tribes (and their associated parks) prefer Native American. Use specific tribal name(s) whenever possible, accurate, and appropriate. See also First Nations, tribal names.
- First Nation, First Nations Refers to aboriginal people in Canada who are neither Inuit (people of the Canadian Arctic) nor Métis (descendants of First Nation people who married Europeans). Often used in the plural in the collective sense, as in a program for First Nations youth. The term is widely used in Canada but is not used in the US, except in connection with Métis whose homelands include northwest Minnesota, North Dakota, or other northern states. See also American Indian.
- Native American Use if requested by specific tribes or parks. See American Indian.
- tribal name Use specific tribal name(s) whenever possible, accurate, and appropriate. Also the preference is to use the singular noun: Navajo, Lakota, Tlingit. See also American Indian. Examples: The Navajo entered Canyon de Chelly about 300 years ago. The Anishinaabek fished in Lake Superior.
Notes From The Health Suite
Student Home Injuries
If your child sustains an injury at home and they require a cast, brace, crutches etc., please provide a doctor's note entailing activity restrictions/limitations for school.
Thank you!
Margaret M. Cox BSN, RN, CSN
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Please review the arrival and dismissal detailed procedures:
Home and School Information
As always find more information about our Home and School here: https://linktr.ee/nwehs
GLOW Dance Coming Up- November 18th
Join us for NWE’s First ever VIP Glow Party. Each student is permitted to bring one ‘VIP companion’ (must be 18 years or older) for dancing, games and a photo booth. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration ends October 29th, 2022.
As a reminder, this is a school sponsored event on school property. Please act in accordance with the 2022-23 Elementary Handbook.
North Wales Holiday Giving Wish List- The Guidance Corner
Each year North Wales Elementary School has partnered with several community resources to help our families in need with gifts and food over the holidays. While there may be many families in need, North Wales families are eligible to receive this holiday support if they meet the following criteria:
--Families are in need of assistance for the holiday season.
--Families are not receiving holiday assistance from another organization.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1126bwFuE5R_5K4_lcG1NptNzAYTXPGKcGjRHjA-vwe0/edit
Manna on Main Street has shared with us their holiday schedule: Manna On Main Street Holiday Schedule
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
November 7th & 8th Parent-Teacher Conferences ( No School)
November 9th - Picture Retake Day
November 11th- Veteran's Day
November 14th-18th - American Education Week
November 18th - Glow Dance
North Wales Elementary
Website: https://northwales.npenn.org/
Location: 201 Summit Street, North Wales, PA 19454
Phone: 215-699-4471
Twitter: @NWelementary