The Bobcat Beat
Fern Hill Elementary School, March 12, 2020
Conferences
March & April
In March and April we celebrate Developmental Disability and Autism Awareness Month, two months dedicated to spreading awareness about children with disabilities. During this time (and all year), we work on teaching all of our students about empathy, understanding, and the differences within each of us. This year we want to share positivity while wearing our Be Bobcat Kind t-shirt. If you are still interested in purchasing the below shirt, please email Ms. Hadfield at ehadfield@wcasd.net by TOMORROW to let her know. Also, please be sure to stop into Fern Hill and drop off the $14. The money will benefit a great group and we will all sport our Be Bobcat Kind t-shirt together! :)
Dr. Scanlon will continue to communicate with updates. Please be sure to check your email and the WCASD website for current information about this flu season.
Cancelled Events:
Skate A Rama - March 29th
RSVP Program
All Field Trips, after-school activities, and outside activities through April 4th. We will continue to update you with information as it becomes available to us.
Cold and Flu Season is upon us. When to keep kids home:
- Children should stay home anytime they have a fever (temp. 100 degrees or higher) and remain home until they have been fever-free for 24 hrs. without medication.
- Any child with vomiting or diarrhea should stay at home for 24 hrs. after the last episode to be sure they are symptom-free.
In case of contagious illness; flu, strep throat, lice, please contact the school nurse (484 266-1606) so she can watch for other cases of illness and advise you about when your child can return to school.
Respiratory illnesses must be determined on a case by case basis. If your child has a history of asthma, your health care provider should advise you about treatment. Even children no history of asthma have difficulty focusing and learning when they have a persistent, hacking cough.
Please help us limit the spread of germs by keeping sick children home, and by reinforcing proper hand washing and cough etiquette. It’s not too late to get your child a flu shot, if you haven’t already done so.
Spring After School Art Classes through Chester County Night School with Mrs. Russell are posted!
Under the Sea: Wednesdays, April 15th-May 6th
Artists will create materpieces with an under the sea theme! Students will explore under water animals and sea scapes, and use traditional mediums such as drawing, painting, and sculpture. Please bring a $5 cash material fee first day of class. Pack a snack!
Spring Creations: May 13th-June 3rd
Students will be inspired by the warmer weather to create self-directed projects in varying media. If you like using pastels, watercolors, colored pencils, and more, then this clas is for you! Please bring a $5 cash material fee to the first day of class, and pack a snack.
Spring Carnival Thanks
A HUGE "thank you" to all of the families who helped make our Spring Carnival a success!! We couldn't have done it without all of you!! Thank you, we can't wait for next year!
Parents Night out at Levante 3/19 from 7-10pm
Please join us for a night off! Come mix and mingle with other FHE parents. Get a sitter or flip a coin to see who wins! We'll see you there!
RITA'S CONTEST
On Tuesday, your child should have brought home a flyer from Rita's with 2 coupons. If you go to Rita's in West Chester over next month, consider using the coupon. If our school has the most coupons used, then we will win FREE Water Ice on Field Day from Rita's.
HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE?? The coupon is valid at the West Chester Rita's ONLY.
Thanks for your help if plan to enjoy some Rita's this Spring!
2019-2020 Yearbooks On Sale
2019-2020 Yearbooks are available for preorder at $21 per book. Prices will go up in May. Link for online payment: https://fernhillpto.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms or send in form below with cash/check to Fern Hill PTO. Any questions, email Mel Olsen at fhptoyearbook158@gmail.com.
Yearbook Photos: Submit your pictures from all School Events to the Yearbook Google Sharedrive.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UbavLZeY8XNF4HDG7VYpSLCkK__DIMq9
Any questions, email Mel Olsen at fhptoyearbook158@gmail.com.
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Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration: If you or someone you know has a child who is turning 5 before September 1, 2020, it is time to enroll them in kindergarten here at Fern Hill. Simply go to our district site, www.wcasd.net, and click on the enrollment icon. Once you have completed the online enrollment you need to call the main office, 484-266-1602, to set up an appointment to complete the registration. Please remember you will need a birth certificate, immunizations, health records, dental records and 2 proofs of residency.