Dear NPE Community,

I hope this email finds you in good health and spirits! The 2022-2023 school year is inching ever closer as the calendar turns to August. Throughout the month of July, I enjoyed seeing many familiar and friendly faces at the Nether Providence Township Rec Camp, WSSD Community of Explorers and the WSSD Extended School Year Programs.

I look forward to seeing all of our returning students this upcoming fall and would also like to extend a welcome our new families and students to the NPE community.

In the update below, I would like to pass along information about the release of back to school information, as well as our upcoming Open House for new NPE families and for our incoming kindergarteners. We hope our new families will be able to join us on August 25th!

Please take a few moments and review all of the following information contained in this newsletter.

Fondly,

Al Heinle

Principal

Nether Providence Elementary

Back to School Information

Back to school information and the release of class assignments will be made available to parents on Wednesday, August 24 via Power School.

Parents will be able to log in and view their child’s placement after 8:00 AM on August 24. An eblast will be sent out on that day announcing the opening of the portal alongside other opening day information.

Location:

Conveniently located within the Nether Providence Elementary School, 410 Moore Road, Wallingford, PA. Phone: 610-892-3470 x8102

Program Hours/Enrollment Options:

3:30pm – 6:00pm

Flexible enrollment 3-5 days/week, with the option to add the Before School Club or Kindergarten Complement program (Explorers).

Extended enrollment options on some school closing days and all school early dismissal days.

Nutrition:

A healthy afternoon snack is provided, including many whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Program:

The Nether Providence After School Club provides after school care to children in Kindergarten through 5th grade attending the Nether Providence Elementary School. The indoor space will include the school cafeteria, with learning materials available for individual or group play and exploration.

Project activities are planned by teachers as a choice for children and incorporate children’s interests and desire to increase their knowledge and skills.

A quiet homework time is provided, with teacher assistance, if necessary. The gymnasium will be available after 4:30pm for gross motor play and group games.

There are daily opportunities for outdoor play on the school playground and available fields.

* Insist on daily attendance. Unless your child is ill, they need to be in school.

* Make sure your child has the recommended school supplies. If you have questions, talk to your child's teacher (WSSD Supply list can be found on the NPE web page).

* Help your child create a schedule. Make homework a part of the daily routine, and be available as much as possible to help with difficult assignments.

*Talk to your child about what is happening at school. Show interest in what your child is learning.

* Make sure your child gets enough sleep. Elementary-aged children should get 9-11 hours of sleep each night.

* Monitor technology use. Have technology guidelines and limits, insist that all devices be turned off an hour before bedtime, and charge all devices in a central location at night.

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