NHW Back to School Tips
To Parent(s)/Guardian(s): August 18, 2021
Tips for Back to School
We have a few updates, reminders, and tips to make the first day/week a success for your child(ren):
- Bus -- Please make sure your child(ren) know their bus# on the first day. If their reply does not match what we have on file, we will call you. We ask for your assistance to make sure your child arrives safely to the location you wish. To split families, it is recommended you contact the teacher weekly to the transportation schedule or submit a monthly calendar to assist.
- Every Day Pickup / Arrival & Dismissal Info -- Please CLICK HERE for information regarding arrival/dismissal and the form needed for year long pickup. If you need a hard copy, see your child's teacher or contact the main office.
- Transportation Changes -- Any changes to bus transportation or car pickup, the office should be alerted. (Please call/email before 2:30pm, if possible) ** NOTE: No child will be permitted to ride home on the bus with friends unless a transportation form is submitted to transportation office beforehand for babysitting reasons. Babysitting reasons is a routine schedule that is regular each week. Children going home for playdates, sleepovers, etc, will be denied. We ask that if this is the case, parents make arrangements to have children be car riders and picked up from school.
- Emails -- Our primary communication is emails, however please note staff cannot always check email as frequent as they would like. Teachers are asked to check emails in AM, around lunch, and at the end of the day. Anything urgent, please call the office. Please make sure email addresses are kept up to date. Calls/emails made after 2:45pm, for last minute end-of-day changes, errors may occur.
- Voicemails -- Teachers are asked to check voicemails upon arrival, lunch time, and dismissal. Please note, teachers will get back to you as soon as they can. Sometimes a staff member is absent, needs to leave the building early, or unable to retrieve a voicemail. Anything urgent, or if a staff member has not responded in a timely manner, please contact the main office.
- School Times (normal week) -- School begins 9:00 a.m. Please do not drop any students off in front of the building before 8:45 a.m. You will need to wait in the parking lot till 8:45 as there is no adult supervision outside.
- Book Bags --- Are optional but helpful to carry items/books/important papers to and from school.
- Cafeteria -- We are sorry, but parents cannot join students for lunch.
- Cub Connection -- We send a District elementary newsletter that will come out September, November, February, and April this year. Please take the time to read. Sometimes many questions you have are quickly answered in them.
- NHW PTO (Parent/Teacher Organization) -- Our PTO is fabulous and provides many exciting things each year for our students. They are always looking for new faces and ideas. Plan to attend a meeting to say hello and meet some other parents. More information about our upcoming meeting is listed below.
- Devices --- If at any time you are having difficulty with a RLASD device, please alert your child's teacher, submit a help ticket at help.rlasd.net, or end an email to the help desk at whd@rlasd.net and describe the issue. Please be patient in getting a response from someone.
- Nursing / Med Drop Off --- The nurse, Mrs. Raffensberger, will be at NHW on Thursday, August 19th and Friday, August 20th for anyone wishing to drop off medications or speak with her before the start of school. She will be here from 8:45 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.
PTO Meeting
The first PTO meeting of the year will be held virtually tomorrow, August 19th at 5:00 p.m. This will be a virtual meeting, and hoping to see many new faces and ideas. Please plan to attend as a session during your child(ren)'s Meet the Teacher meeting.
Join us tomorrow and help make a difference at NHW!
Help Wanted --- NHW PTO
Cycle Day Calendars
Below are the Cycle Day Calendars for August and September. We will alert you when new ones are posted, or you can visit NHW's webpage to view at any time.
Cafeteria News
Lunch/Breakfast as shared previously, will be free to students (one lunch per a student). If your child wishes to have extra items such as another slice of pizza, chips, ice cream, slushies, etc. you will need to place money beforehand into your child's account. You can send money to school in an envelope marked clearly with your child's name and teacher. (Envelopes are available at school, ask your child's teacher for them.)
We are asking all parents that have signed up for free/reduce lunches in the past, to please use the link below and sign up again for the 21-22 school year. If you do not know if your family qualifies, we ask that you still go and sign up.
For further information, visit the Food Services webpage, contact Jen Schwinger at (717)244-4518 ext. 7554 or email schwingerj@rlasd.net.
Friendly Reminders:::::
- If you haven't read the below documents sent by the district, please do so.
Back to School 2021 Information
- Fill out the verification in your Skyward before August 23.
- First Day of School Grades 1-6 August 23.
- Early Dismissals for Grades 1-6 on August 23 and 24 at 12:40 p.m.
- First Day of School for Kindergarten on Wednesday, August 25.
- Lunch and Breakfast is free and offered on half days of school.
- Not receiving emails? Check your spam folders, and then email the office for assistance.
- Join the NHW PTO Facebook Page --- Facebook page
- New Family? -- Don't forget to setup your Skyward account so you can access later information (e.g. progress reports, report cards, submit attendance, etc.). Problems, contact marculest@rlasd.net
- Bus Number -- Make sure your child knows their bus number.
- Kindergarten Greet and Meet --- Don't forget if you have an incoming kindergarten student to call the office to sign up a for a time. 244-3164 x-0.
- 2021 - 2022 District Calendar
- 2022 - 2023 District Calendar (for future planning, subject to change)
2021- 2022 School Year
(NOTE: Dates/Times are subject to change)
August 2021
19 - Virtual Elementary Meet the Teacher Night -- 6:00-8:00pm
19 - PTO Meeting 5pm
22 -- Concert in the Park (Fairmont Park) 6:00pm - Rain Date Aug 29th
23 - First Day of School Grades 1-6 (Early dismissal 12:40pm)
23 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet
24 - Early Dismissal 12:40 for grades 1-6
24 - Kindergarten Meet and Greet
25 - First Day for Kindergarten Students / Regular school day (9 a.m. - 3:20 p.m)
31 - Art / Music / Health / Physical Education Classes Begin
September 2021
2 - Sunny Day (wear bright colors)
6 - Labor Day Vacation / No School / Office is Closed
7 - Book Exchange Begins
15 -- Red Lion PRIDE Day (wear black and/or gold) ** Was 9/16 but NHW has picture day **
16 -- Fall Picture Day at NHW (all day)
17 -- Constitution Day
October 2021
7 -- Favorite Character Shirt Day
8 -- Health Hero Flu Vaccine Papers Due to Nurse
11 -- Act 80 Day - No School for Students / Office Closed
11 -- Columbus Day
13 -- Health Hero Flu Clinic Today (parents will be contacted with time by nurse)
21 -- Red Lion PRIDE Day (wear black and/or gold)
25 -- Red Lion Halloween Parade 7pm (Note: could change due to restrictions)
26 -- Red Lion Halloween Parade 7pm (Rain Date if not cancelled due to restrictions)
26 -- 2 Hour Delay (School begins 11am)
26 -- Marking Period # 1 Ends
28 -- Fall Picture Re-Take Day at NHW (9:15am-10:30am)
31 -- Halloween
31 -- Red Lion Borough Trick or Treat 6pm - 8pm (Rain or Shine)
November 2021
2 -- Parent / Teacher Conferences 8am-12pm / No School for Students
3 -- Parent / Teacher Conferences 8am-8pm / No School for Students
4 -- Plaid Tidings Day
7 -- Daylight Savings (turn clocks back 1 hour)
11 -- Veterans Day
18 -- Thankful Thursday
18 -- Parent / Teacher Conferences 5:00-8:00pm
24 -- No School for Students / Office Closed
25 -- Thanksgiving Day / No School for Students / Office Closed
26 -- No School for Students / Office Closed
27 -- Small Business Shopping Red Lion Borough (free meter parking)
27 -- Lighted Tractor Parade in Red Lion Borough 6pm
27 -- Red Lion Borough Lighting of the Christmas Tree (visit HERE for info)
29 -- No School for Students / Office Closed
30 -- Students Return to School
** NOTE: District calendar days is subject to change as deemed necessary by the Board of School Directors **
North Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary
SECRETARY - Ms. Trish Marcules
Email: marculest@rlasd.net
Website: nhw.rlasd.net
Location: 12165 Winterstown Road, Red Lion, PA, USA
Phone: 717-244-3164
Twitter: @nhwelemschool