The Puma Pride
Week of May 20, 2019
Message from the Principal
Hello Willow Dale Families!
After a rainy week, the warm sun has arrived. The beautiful weather has provided an opportunity for our teachers to use the outside classroom and for classes to work on outdoor science activities.
Thank you to our Home & School, parent volunteers, and staff volunteers for a great Fun Fair event. Despite the rain, the kids had a fun-filled evening. See the highlights in the slideshow in the newsletter.
Our ABC Countdown continues this week. Mr. Corey has been practicing multiplication facts with the students in grades 3-5 to prepare for the Multiplication Challenge. The Multiplication Challenge will take place during the WIN periods. Stay tuned for the winners.
The Spring Concert will be held on Monday, May 20. There will be two performances. The first performance will be held at 1:45 PM for the entire student body and at 7:00 PM for the families and community. The students and teachers have been practicing diligently for their performance. You won't want to miss this evening filled with talented musicians and singers.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019, is a 2-hour delay in-service day. Students should report to their bus stops and school two hours later than usual. The school doors open at 10:25 am.
Due to the holiday, the next newsletter will be sent on June 3.
Have a Happy Memorial Day weekend!
Cathy Perkins
Pictures from the Week
Next Newsletter- June 3
ABC Countdown
Willow Dale Parent Advisory Panel
Student Dress Reminders
As the Spring season is upon us, it is important to remember to dress according to the weather.
Hopefully, the days will become and remain warm and dry (at least during the school day), which will lead to more time spent outside on the playground! To that end, it is essential that students are coming to school prepared for the various weather conditions we will experience. As the temperatures do rise, please remember that flip flops, slides, and sandals are not permissible as footwear, as they pose a safety concern throughout the building and outside on the playground.
We don’t want anyone to sustain an injury!
Additionally, please be reminded that the school is air-conditioned and can be cooler inside.
Thank you for your support.
Submitting Absence Notes
Attendance Notes can be Submitted Electronically via email at WDAttendance@centennialsd.org. Please know you will still receive automated phone calls (to the primary phone listed in Skyward) if you have not submitted an absence note via email on the days your child is absent from school.
**Absence notes must be submitted within 3 days of the student's absence, otherwise, the absence will be recorded as unexcused.
E-Mailing Attendance Notes
- Parents with children in Willow Dale may e-mail attendance notifications/notes to the following address: WDAttendance@centennialsd.org
- E-mail notifications are encouraged on the morning of the absence day. However, e-mailed absence notes may be sent on the day following the absence.
- When sending an absence notification please include the following information:
- Child's Name
- Child's Grade
- Child's Homeroom Teacher
- Date(s) of Absence
- Reason for Absence
- Contact Phone # for Parent/Guardian
- Other Pertinent Information
- While you may still continue to call the school on the day of absence, a follow-up e-mail or a written note is still required for the absence to be excused.
Thank you!
Email: WDAttendance@centennialsd.org
Phone: 215-441-6093
Bus Change Request Procedures
If on a single occasion, your child must ride a different bus at dismissal due to an emergency/childcare purposes, the following must be done to facilitate the change:
- Requesting parent must send written notice (email or note) to the student’s teacher with the following information:
- Identify the bus (by number) in which the student will need to ride that day
- The reason for the request
- Name and address of the childcare provider
The childcare provider/parent must also send written notice to the student’s teacher advising of the childcare arrangement for that day.
The notes will be reviewed and signed by the principal and forwarded to Transportation to put the temporary bus change in effect.
Childcare Arrangements forms are only required for the following needs:
Any ongoing childcare needs that follow a specific schedule
Late arrival and early dismissal arrangements
Thank you for your continued support in following these procedures!
Spring Concert
Monday, May 20, 2019, 07:00 PM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Incoming Kindergarten Open House
Thursday, May 23, 2019, 04:00 PM
48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA, USA
Fifth-Grade Career Day
Friday, May 24, 2019, 09:00 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Memorial Day Holiday- All Schools Closed
Monday, May 27, 2019, 08:45 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
2 Hr Delay - Teacher In-service Day
Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 10:30 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Fifth-Grade Visit to Log College Middle School
Thursday, May 30, 2019, 12:00 PM
Log College Middle School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Field Day
Wednesday, Jun 5, 2019, 09:00 AM
Willow Dale Elementary School, North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
MAY ROTATION CALENDAR
Willow Dale Elementary School
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Email: perkca@centennialsd.org
Website: https://www.centennialsd.org/Domain/692
Location: 720 North Norristown Road, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: 215-441-6093
Twitter: @Willow_Dale_ES