Upcoming Dates:

January 27 - PTO Bingo Night

January 27 - Report Cards Issued

February 7 - PTO Meeting, 6pm

February 14 - Valentine’s Day Classroom Parties

February 16 - Math Night

February 17 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher In-Service Day

February 20 - NO SCHOOL - Holiday

February 23 - Math Night, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!

Dear Families, 

Thank you to all who participated in the WSSD MLK day of service on Monday! On Tuesday, The WES staff participated in professional development which included a review and update of safety protocols and emergency procedures. As part of our ongoing work on safety, we will again be reviewing with students  what to do during emergency drills. We will schedule another practice drill for the end of this month, during the week of January 30th, to practice our processes and evaluate how well they continue to work. 

Speaking of evaluating progress, student report cards will be released via PowerSchool on January 27th at 4:30pm. They will be scheduled to go to the registered email connected to PowerSchool. Also, on January 27th we will have the return of our in-person Bingo Night. Currently our 1st session is sold out and we have limited seating in session 2. Please sign-up below if you are interested!

Have a great weekend,

Dr. Savage

Principal

Wallingford Elementary

gsavage@wssd.org

610-892-3470

Safety & Security Reminders for Visitors

We are so happy to be able to welcome visitors back into the building for guest reading, volunteering, etc! As a reminder, all visitors must enter through the front entrance only (Providence Road) and check in with the front office for a visitor badge. If you have not yet run your ID through our Raptor system, you will be asked for a driver’s license. If you do not have your license, you will be unable to enter the building. While in the building, you are permitted to go only to the location indicated on your visitor badge. When you are ready to leave, please stop by the main office to dispose of your badge and exit through the front door. Please know that these procedures are in place for the safety of your children and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Dr. Savage’s office. 

Kindergarten Registration is Underway

Wallingford-Swarthmore Kindergarten Registration for the 23-24 school year is underway. To be eligible for kindergarten admission in September 2023, children must be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2023. There are NO EXCEPTIONS. Kindergarten Registration is online and can be accessed via the District’s website.

Questions concerning online registration should be directed to Derrick L. Clements at dclements@wssd.org or by calling 610-892-3470 ext. 1506. If you are unable to register online, please call the Educational Data and Registration Office at 610-892-3470 ext. 1506 to schedule an appointment to complete the registration online at the Registration Office.

Guidance Newsletter

Read the latest newsletter to see what your child learned in guidance this cycle. Your child had guidance during the library period 1/11 to 1/18. 

The Gift of Giving on Valentine’s Day

Once again, WES students will be participating in a school-wide community service project as part of their classroom Valentine’s Day parties on Tuesday, February 14th.

During their parties, students will be drawing pictures to be delivered with “Breakfast Bags” for Caring for Friends, a Philadelphia non-profit organization that provides free home-cooked meals to isolated, homebound individuals. They will then assemble the breakfast bags with donated food items and the pictures they make during the class parties.

We are asking the WES community to donate the Breakfast Bag items. Below is a list of items assigned to each grade:

• KINDERGARTEN:  Individually wrapped tea bags (like Bigelow) or hot chocolate packets
• 1st GRADE:  Boxes of raisins or containers of pudding or fruit cups (no applesauce please, foil covers can be easily punctured.)
• 2nd GRADE:  Small cereal boxes or single-serving packets of oatmeal.
• 3rd GRADE:  Juice boxes
• 4th GRADE:  Cereal bars, granola bars or oatmeal squares
• 5th GRADE:  Packaged peanut butter or cheese crackers

Beginning Monday, January 30, you may send donations to school with your child or leave them on the Gift of Giving table in the WES entryway. 

Please be sure to submit all contributions by Friday, February 10, so we can organize items for assembly.

We hope our students will not only have fun with this project, but also feel good about working together to help others, especially in a time where people are even more isolated than before. Please contact Sara O’Reilly, Aimee Tomaino Hodges, or Coco Kaminski with any questions. Thank you for your support! 

Math Night is Back!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 23rd (note this new date) from 5:30-7:30! This will be the first in-person Math Night since 2019 and families with older WES students will remember this is a not to be missed night for the entire family! Students will shop at the WES Mart, play math games, answer WES math trivia and MORE!  More details and sign-up for volunteers is coming soon!

Nursing Department Newsletter

The latest issue of the WSSD Nursing Department Newsletter, the Stetho-Scoop is now available. Be sure to take a look for information surrounding the cessation of Zoom, a special event about alcohol and drug prevention, black nurses throughout history, mental health, kindness, COVID, health room documentation requirements and when to keep yourself or a sick student home from school.

 Girls On The Run

Girls on the Run is coming to WES this spring! Registration for girls in grades 3-5 is open at www.gotrpa.org. Practices will be held twice weekly after school beginning February 28th. Please reach out to Christine Greco with any questions, or if you are interested in coaching! 

Bingo Night - Next Friday!

We are just one week away from WES BINGO Night and are so excited to be back in person this year! Registration is open for our PTO BINGO NIGHT event on Friday, January 27th! 

Session 1 is SOLD OUT with limited availability left for Session 2 from 7:30-8:30 PM. Details and order form for bingo tickets, pizza, and raffle tickets are available on the PTO website. The raffle includes a 50/50, Principal for a Day, Breakfast with Dr. Savage, special teacher experiences, and several fun baskets! 

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Sign up to donate baked goods for the Bingo Night Bake Sale. 

Volunteer an hour of time to help make the event fun for all : BINGO Night Volunteer sign-up

We are also requesting donations for the raffle baskets from each grade. Sign up here:

• BINGO raffle basket donations- Kindergarten 
• BINGO raffle basket donations - First grade
• BINGO raffle basket donations - Second grade
• BINGO raffle basket donations - Third grade
• BINGO raffle basket donations - Fourth grade
• BINGO raffle basket donations - Fifth grade

Please contact Jessica Diamond with any questions. *Note the flyer had the wrong weekday on it - event is FRIDAY, January 27th. 

Car Line

Thank you so much to our Car Line volunteers who have continued to welcome students on these chillier mornings. If you are able to volunteer your time before school, please consider signing up to help with our morning drop-off. For anyone not familiar, Car Line Volunteers help in the back loop at WES from 8:15-8:45 am each morning, keeping the traffic flowing and assisting the kids with their backpacks and car doors. Please contact Katie Finley or Renee Joyner if interested or with any questions.

Lunch Menu

Please note that menus are subject to change. https://wssd.nutrislice.com/menu/wallingford-elementary

**Reminder - students may order the daily salad or sandwich option as vegetarian, but it must be noted on the morning count. Thank you! 

Have a question? We are here to help! 

Mrs. Zwitch , Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4305 

Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4306 

January 13, 2023

Upcoming Dates:

January 16 - NO SCHOOL - Holiday, MLK Day of Service

January 17 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher In-Service Day

January 27 - PTO Bingo Night

January 27 - Report Cards Issued

February 7 - PTO Meeting, 6pm

February 14 - Valentine’s Day Classroom Parties

February 16 - Math Night

February 17 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher In-Service Day

February 20 - NO SCHOOL - Holiday

Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!

Dear Families, 

We were grateful to be able to gather together this morning for our annual assembly honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our second grade students and staff worked so hard to put together a tribute to Dr. King through song, poetry, education and service to others. Thank you to the parents that were able to join us and our second grade team for your hard work!

Thank you, also, to everyone who has donated to our Chains of Love fundraiser. To date, we have raised $2,000 for the people of Pakistan. In the spirit of helping others, I would also like to remind you about the MLK Day of Service on Monday. Our own Mrs. Ryan will be on hand to lead students in making paper hearts to include with our clothing donations to Pakistan. A complete agenda for the day can be found here.

As we head into the weekend, please enjoy these short videos of our second graders and the entire school and staff united in song from this morning’s assembly:

• Second graders singing “Brave”

• Entire school community singing “We Shall Overcome” 

Have a great weekend,

Dr. Savage

Principal

Wallingford Elementary

gsavage@wssd.org

610-892-3470

Nursing Department Newsletter

The latest issue of the WSSD Nursing Department Newsletter, the Stetho-Scoop is now available. Be sure to take a look for information surrounding the cessation of Zoom, a special event about alcohol and drug prevention, black nurses throughout history, mental health, kindness, COVID, health room documentation requirements and when to keep yourself or a sick student home from school.

Join us for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - Monday, January 16

The district will hold its community-wide celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 16, 2023. The MLK Day of Service celebrates and honors the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy of service, equality, and selflessness. The family-friendly event will include community service, educational activities, and performances and will take place from 8:30am-12:30pm. Please visit our website for more information and the agenda for the day. 

 Girls On The Run

Girls on the Run is coming to WES this spring! Registration for girls in grades 3-5 is open at www.gotrpa.org. Practices will be held twice weekly after school beginning February 28th. Please reach out to Christine Greco with any questions, or if you are interested in coaching! 

Bingo Night - Register Now!

Registration is open for our PTO BINGO event on FRIDAY, January 27th! 

Session 1 is SOLD OUT so the only availability is for Session 2 from 7:30-8:30pm. We do expect to sell this session out too, so advance registration is necessary. Details and order form for bingo tickets, pizza, and raffle tickets are available on the PTO website. The raffle includes a 50/50, Principal for a Day, Breakfast with Dr. Savage, special teacher experiences, and several fun baskets.

Your help is needed!- Sign up to donate baked goods for the bake sale or volunteer an hour of time to help make the event fun for all! Homeroom parents sent out a request for raffle basket donations to each grade this week. Please send in gently used books for the game prizes with your students or drop off to the box in the front lobby. Please contact Jessica Diamond with any questions. *Note the flyer had the wrong weekday on it - event is FRIDAY, January 27th. 

Winter Clothing Drive

WES Cares has organized a Winter Clothing Drive for Pakistan. We are in need of NEW or VERY gently used and clean Winter Jackets, Hats, and Gloves. You may bring your donations to the WES lobby and the collection will continue until Friday, January 20th. Please consider donating to this great cause. Thank you in advance for your support!

Car Line

Thank you so much to our Car Line volunteers who have continued to welcome students on these chillier mornings. If you are able to volunteer your time before school, please consider signing up to help with our morning drop-off. For anyone not familiar, Car Line Volunteers help in the back loop at WES from 8:15-8:45 am each morning, keeping the traffic flowing and assisting the kids with their backpacks and car doors. Please contact Katie Finley or Renee Joyner if interested or with any questions.

PeachJar, Our Community Digital Flyer System 

On January 20, PeachJar, our community digital flyer system, will be launched! This new platform will enable us to send important community flyers to families digitally.   

Each week, school-approved digital flyers will be shared to your email inbox, where you can easily click to sign up for programs and events. You will be able to access the PeachJar community flyer board right from the homepage of your child’s school and in our weekly eblast. You will also be able to change your email subscription options, if you choose to do so.

If you have a community organization to be considered for approval to the PeachJar distribution list, please fill out this form. Learn more at www.wssd.org/peachjar. 

Lunch Menu

Please note that menus are subject to change. https://wssd.nutrislice.com/menu/wallingford-elementary

**Reminder - students may order the daily salad or sandwich option as vegetarian, but it must be noted on the morning count. Thank you! 

Have a question? We are here to help! 

Mrs. Zwitch , Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4305 

Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4306

Upcoming Dates:

January 10 - PTO Meeting, 6:00pm

January 16 - NO SCHOOL - Holiday, MLK Day of Service

January 17 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher In-Service Day

January 27 - PTO Bingo Night

Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!

Dear Families, 

Happy New Year! I hope your break was restful.  It was such a joy seeing the students return to school this week. We have returned to our learning routines and are now working through the Universal Screening process for students. This is when we check the progress of each student in reading and math, thus far, to see that they are making expected progress. 

Speaking of progress, progress reports will be coming at the end of this month on or about January 27. This will be a chance for you to see how your child is progressing since our November conferences.

Finally, thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped with our rescheduled winter parties today! It was an awesome finish to our first week back! Also, thank you to the PTO for providing a wonderful “welcome back” lunch to teachers this past Tuesday. We are so thankful for the collaboration with our parent community. 

WES truly is a family school where we create a peaceful learning environment where all are safe, respectful and responsible. 

Have a great weekend,

Dr. Savage

Principal

Wallingford Elementary

gsavage@wssd.org

610-892-3470

Medical Information Portal

Attention Parents! - As of January 1st any student without updated medical permission for medication will not be able to receive medication until their permission is updated. Please update your student’s permission as soon as possible.  

Your students’ medical permission for medication MUST be updated every year for them to get medications from the Nurse. Please take a moment to do so, so your child will be able to receive medication they need when they don’t feel well at school.  

You will need to Log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and complete the following steps:  

• Log into the parent portal
• Go to Forms
• Student Demographics
• Medical Information
• Answer yes or no for the medication listed
• Enter your name and current date
• Hit the submit button - located at the bottom and to the right of the page

Thank you!

WSSD Nursing department 

Parents of Students in Grades 3-5: Botvin Parent Engagement Series

Join the Office of Student Services on Thursday, January 12 at 6:00pm for the latest in the Botvin Parent Engagement Series on Parental Monitoring. See attached flyer for details and Zoom information.  

Join us for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - Monday, January 16, 2023

The district will hold its community-wide celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 16, 2023. The MLK Day of Service celebrates and honors the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy of service, equality, and selflessness. The event will include community service, educational activities, and performances. The day will take place from 8:30am-12:30pm. This is a family-friendly event. Please visit our website for more information and the agenda for the day. 

MLK Day Comfort Kit Collection 

The WES PTO is collecting comfort kit supplies for hospitalized cancer patients in partnership with the HEADstrong Foundation, the Rotary Club of Swarthmore and the WSSD PTO's and HSA's. Our collection bin will be located in the lobby until Friday, January 13th. Please see here for a list of requested items. Families can also contribute supplies as a direct donation through the Amazon Wish List from Nicks' House. Volunteers will assemble the comfort kits during the MLK Day of Service event at Strath Haven Middle School on Monday, January 16th. There will be a station where children can write notes of encouragement to be included, or those may also be dropped off in the collection bin. Thank you for helping us to make a difference as a community by supporting this special collaborative service project! 

 Girls On The Run

We would love to bring the Girls on the Run Program to WES this spring for girls in grades 3-5, and we are looking for coaches who would be willing to lead our team! Interested coaches do not have to be runners or athletes, but simply committed to helping girls in our community grow and have fun. Coaches would complete National Coach Training, receive season-long support, resources and tools from GOTR, and lead our WES team through the curriculum with co-coaches. Please see here for more information about the program and reach out to Christine Greco if you have any questions or are interested in being a Girls on the Run coach for WES this spring. 

Pakistan Needs Your Help!

WES Cares will be kicking off a Winter Clothing Drive for Pakistan. We are in need of NEW or VERY gently used and clean Winter Jackets, Hats, and Gloves. You may bring your donations to the WES lobby and the collection will continue until Friday, January 20th. Please consider donating to this great cause. Thank you in advance for your support!

Bingo Night - Register Now!

Registration is open for our PTO BINGO event on Friday, January 27th! We expect to sell out so advance registration is necessary. Details and order form for bingo tickets, pizza, and raffle tickets are available on the PTO website. The raffle includes a 50/50, Principal for a Day, Breakfast with Dr. Savage, special teacher experiences, and several fun baskets! 

Sign up to donate baked goods for the bingo night bake sale. We are also requesting donations for the raffle baskets - be on the lookout for an email from your homeroom parents early next week with details. 

We are accepting book donations for the prizes now through the event. Please send in gently used books with your students or drop off to the box in the front lobby. Please contact Jessica Diamond with any questions.  

Car Line

Thank you so much to our Car Line volunteers who have continued to welcome students on these chillier mornings. If you are able to volunteer your time before school, please consider signing up to help with our morning drop-off. For anyone not familiar, Car Line Volunteers help in the back loop at WES from 8:15-8:45 am each morning, keeping the traffic flowing and assisting the kids with their backpacks and car doors. Please contact Katie Finley or Renee Joyner if interested or with any questions.

PeachJar, Our Community Digital Flyer System 

On January 20, PeachJar, our community digital flyer system, will be launched! This new platform will enable us to send important community flyers to families digitally.   

Each week, school-approved digital flyers will be shared to your email inbox, where you can easily click to sign up for programs and events. You will be able to access the PeachJar community flyer board right from the homepage of your child’s school. You will also be able to change your email subscription options, if you choose to do so.

If you have a community organization to be considered for approval to the PeachJar distribution list, please fill out this form. Learn more at www.wssd.org/peachjar. 

Lunch Menu

Please note that menus are subject to change. https://wssd.nutrislice.com/menu/wallingford-elementary

**Reminder - students may order the daily salad or sandwich option as vegetarian, but it must be noted on the morning count. Thank you! 

Have a question? We are here to help! 

Mrs. Zwitch , Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4305 

Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4306 

December 23, 2022

Upcoming Dates:

December 26- January 2 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess

January 6 - Classroom Parties (rescheduled)

January 10 - PTO Meeting, 6:00pm

January 16 - NO SCHOOL - Holiday

January 17 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher In-Service Day

January 27 - PTO Bingo Night

Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!

Dear Families, 

What an eventful morning! I hope you are all safe and enjoying an early start to the holiday break. Unfortunately, the weather was not on our side for our winter classroom parties. But, rest assured that they will happen when we return and have been rescheduled for Friday, January 6. See below for important event information, sign-ups for 2nd and 3rd grade fitness club and the return of in person BINGO night.  

Wishing all of our WES family a peaceful, joyous and restful winter break. 

Warm holiday wishes,

Dr. Savage

Principal

Wallingford Elementary

gsavage@wssd.org

610-892-3470

PowerSchool App Problem

The district is aware that there is a problem with the PowerSchool App. You can try uninstalling/reinstalling the app to resolve the problem. The school code is STPR. If that does not work, please log on via the website at: http://wssd.powerschool.com/public.

Fitness Club - 2nd and 3rd Grades

The Fitness Club will start in January for 2nd and 3rd grades. Fitness Club will be held once a week for 2nd and 3rd grade students and is a combination of indoor games and fitness related activities. Space is limited and sign ups are on a first come first serve basis. In addition to the Sign-up Genius, a yellow dismissal form must accompany your child to school on each day your child is planning on participating in the Fitness Club.

• 2nd grade fitness club will take place on the following Monday afternoons (1/9, 1/23, 1/30 and 2/6) from 3:30 until 4:30. Pick-up is at the back of the school at 4:30pm. SIGN UP HERE FOR 2nd GRADE FITNESS CLUB. 

• 3rd grade fitness club will take place on the following Thursday afternoons (1/5, 1/12, 1/19 and 1/26) from 3:30 until 4:30. Pick-up is at the back of the school at 4:30pm. SIGN UP HERE FOR 3rd GRADE FITNESS CLUB.

Thanks in advance, Mr. C

Guidance Newsletter

Read the latest newsletter to see what your child learned in guidance this cycle. Your child had guidance during the library period 12/16 to 12/21. 

WSSD Strategic Planning Community Meetings

As part of the strategic planning process, WSSD will be holding four two-hour community meetings in the months of January and March. These meetings will provide an opportunity to solicit your feedback and to gather your input in both small and large groups. 

At the January community meetings, we will begin soliciting interest and forming sub-committees. These sub-committees will make recommendations and decisions related to how the strategic plan will be put into action. If you are interested in being considered to serve on an action-oriented, sub-committee this spring, you should plan to attend one of the two January meetings. Please RSVP your attendance for the January meetings at this link or via the (QR code on the

graphic above).  Please complete the RSVP form for the January meetings by

January 5, 2023. 

Join us for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - Monday, January 16, 2023

The district will hold its community-wide celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 16, 2023. The MLK Day of Service celebrates and honors the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy of service, equality, and selflessness. The event will include community service, educational activities, and performances. The day will take place from 8:30am-12:30pm. This is a family-friendly event. Please visit our website for more information and the agenda for the day. 

MLK Day Comfort Kits  

After winter break, we will be collecting comfort kit supplies for hospitalized cancer patients in partnership with the HEADstrong Foundation, the Rotary Club of Swarthmore and the WSSD PTO's and HSA's. Please see here for a list of requested items. Designed to help support patients during treatment and sent out on a weekly basis, HEADstrong provides approximately 200 comfort kits per month to patients across the country, and quarterly to patients at hospitals throughout the greater Philadelphia area.  Our collection bin will be located in the lobby from Wednesday, January 4th until Friday, January 13th. There will be a MLK Day of Service event at Strath Haven Middle School on Monday, January 16th, where volunteers will assemble the comfort kits. There will also be a station where children can write notes of encouragement to be included. Thank you for helping us to make a difference as a community by supporting this special collaborative service project! 

Girls On The Run

We would love to bring the Girls on the Run Program to WES this spring for girls in grades 3-5, and we are looking for coaches who would be willing to lead our team! Interested coaches do not have to be runners or athletes, but simply committed to helping girls in our community grow and have fun. Coaches would complete National Coach Training, receive season-long support, resources and tools from GOTR, and lead our WES team through the curriculum with co-coaches. Please see here for more information about the program and reach out to Christine Greco if you have any questions or are interested in being a Girls on the Run coach for WES this spring. 

Pakistan Needs Your Help!

WES Cares will be kicking off a Winter Clothing Drive for Pakistan. We are in need of NEW or VERY gently used and clean Winter Jackets, Hats, and Gloves. You may bring your donations to the WES lobby and the collection will continue until Friday, January 20^th. Please consider donating to this great cause. Thank you in advance for your support!

Bingo Night - Register Now!

Registration is open for our PTO BINGO event on Friday, January 27th! We expect to sell out so advance registration is necessary. Please order your bingo tickets, pizza, and raffle tickets. More details available on the PTO website. Raffle prizes include Principal for a Day, Breakfast with Mr. Savage, other special teacher experiences, and several fun baskets!

In addition, we are accepting book donations for the prizes now through the event. Please send in gently used books with your students or drop off to the box in the front lobby. Please contact Jessica Diamond with any questions. 

Car Line

Thank you so much to our Car Line volunteers who have continued to welcome students on these chillier mornings. If you are able to volunteer your time before school, please consider signing up to help with our morning drop-off. For anyone not familiar, Car Line Volunteers help in the back loop at WES from 8:15-8:45 am each morning, keeping the traffic flowing and assisting the kids with their backpacks and car doors. Please contact Katie Finley or Renee Joyner if interested or with any questions.

PeachJar, Our Community Digital Flyer System 

On January 20, PeachJar, our community digital flyer system, will be launched! This new platform will enable us to send important community flyers to families digitally.  

Each week, school-approved digital flyers will be shared to your email inbox, where you can easily click to sign up for programs and events. You will be able to access the PeachJar community flyer board right from the homepage of your child’s school. You will also be able to change your email subscription options, if you choose to do so. More information about PeachJar will be sent out in the coming weeks.

For more information, please contact Ms. Lindsey Norward (lnorward@wssd.org), Communications and Community Relations Liaison. If you have a community organization to be considered for approval to the PeachJar distribution list, please fill out this form. 

Lunch Menu

Visit the NutriSlice website for the lunch menu for the week of January 3. Please note that menus are subject to change. 

Have a question? We are here to help! 

Mrs. Zwitch , Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4305 

Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4306 

Upcoming Dates:

December 23 - 12:30 Dismissal (Kindergarten half day modified schedule)

December 26- January 2 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess

January 10 - PTO Meeting, 6:00pm

January 16 - NO SCHOOL - Holiday

January 17 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher In-Service Day

January 27 - PTO Bingo Night

Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!

Dear Families, 

Can you believe we are heading into the last week of school for 2022? This month has marked the return of so many wonderful experiences for children from gingerbread house building, to field trips to the Helen Kate Furness Library to the return of our Winter Music concert. 

A packed house of proud parents, family members and community came on Wednesday night to celebrate and enjoy the hard work of our students under the direction of Mrs. Haley and Mr. Greenhalgh. It was a wonderful evening of music. 

Have a good weekend.

Thank you,

Dr. Savage

Principal

Wallingford Elementary

gsavage@wssd.org

610-892-3470

Attendance Reminders

Please see below for some important attendance reminders. If you have any questions about your child’s attendance, please contact Mrs. Brown at pbrown2@wssd.org or 610-892-3470, ext. 4306. Thank you!

PowerSchool App Problem

The district is aware that there is a problem with the PowerSchool App. You can try uninstalling/reinstalling the app to resolve the problem. The school code is STPR. If that does not work, please log on via the website at: http://wssd.powerschool.com/public.

WSSD Strategic Planning Community Meetings

As part of the strategic planning process, WSSD will be holding four two-hour community meetings in the months of January and March. These meetings will provide an opportunity to solicit your feedback and to gather your input in both small and large groups. 

At the January community meetings, we will begin soliciting interest and forming sub-committees. These sub-committees will make recommendations and decisions related to how the strategic plan will be put into action. If you are interested in being considered to serve on an action-oriented, sub-committee this spring, you

should plan to attend one of the two January meetings. Please RSVP your attendance for the January meetings at this link or via the (QR code on the

graphic above).  Please complete the RSVP form for the January meetings by

January 5, 2023. 

Join us for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - Monday, January 16, 2023

The district will hold its community-wide celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 16, 2023. The MLK Day of Service celebrates and honors the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy of service, equality, and selflessness. The event will include community service, educational activities, and performances. The day will take place from 8:30am-12:30pm. This is a family-friendly event. Please visit our website for more information and the agenda for the day. 

Pakistan Needs Your Help!

WES Cares will be kicking off a Winter Clothing Drive for Pakistan. We are in need of NEW or VERY gently used and clean Winter Jackets, Hats, and Gloves. You may bring your donations to the WES lobby and the collection will continue until Friday, January 20^th. Please consider donating to this great cause. Thank you in advance for your support!

Bingo Night - Book Donations

WES Bingo Night is back! Save the date for the return of our in-person BINGO event on Friday, January 27th! More details and order form to come next week from the PTO. In the meantime, we are accepting book donations for the prizes now through the event. Please send in gently used books with your students or drop off to the box in the front lobby. Please contact Jessica Diamond with any questions. 

Car Line

Thank you so much to our Car Line volunteers who have continued to welcome students on these chillier mornings. If you are able to volunteer your time before school, please consider signing up to help with our morning drop-off. For anyone not familiar, Car Line Volunteers help in the back loop at WES from 8:15-8:45 am each morning, keeping the traffic flowing and assisting the kids with their backpacks and car doors. Please contact Katie Finley or Renee Joyner if interested or with any questions.

PeachJar, Our Community Digital Flyer System 

On January 20, PeachJar, our community digital flyer system, will be launched! This new platform will enable us to send important community flyers to families digitally.  

Each week, school-approved digital flyers will be shared to your email inbox, where you can easily click to sign up for programs and events. You will be able to access the PeachJar community flyer board right from the homepage of your child’s school. You will also be able to change your email subscription options, if you choose to do so. More information about PeachJar will be sent out in the coming weeks.

For more information, please contact Ms. Lindsey Norward (lnorward@wssd.org), Communications and Community Relations Liaison. If you have a community organization to be considered for approval to the PeachJar distribution list, please fill out this form. 

Lunch Menu

Please note that menus are subject to change. https://wssd.nutrislice.com/menu/wallingford-elementary

**Reminder - students may order the daily salad or sandwich option as vegetarian, but it must be noted on the morning count. Thank you! 

Have a question? We are here to help! 

Mrs. Zwitch , Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4305 

Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4306 

December 9, 2022

Upcoming Dates:

December 14 - Winter Concert, 7:00pm

December 23 - 12:30 Dismissal (Kindergarten half day modified schedule)

December 26- January 2 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess

January 10 - PTO Meeting, 6:00pm

January 16 - NO SCHOOL - Holiday

January 17 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher In-Service Day

January 27 - PTO Bingo Night

Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!

Dear Families, 

Hour of Code was a great success as students practiced coding on their level under the guidance of outstanding parent volunteers. Thank you to all of the volunteers for making this event a great one!

Next week we celebrate the return of our Winter Music Concert on Wednesday December 14th at 7pm. Our students have been diligently learning and preparing pieces to share with you. I hope you are able to join us for an evening of music on December 14th.  

Have a good weekend.

Thank you,

Dr. Savage

Principal

Wallingford Elementary

gsavage@wssd.org

610-892-3470

Guidance Newsletter

Read the latest newsletter to see what your child learned in guidance this cycle. Your child had/will have guidance during the library period 11/30 to 12/5. 

Attendance Reminders

Please see below for some important attendance reminders. If you have any questions about your child’s attendance, please contact Mrs. Brown at pbrown2@wssd.org or 610-892-3470, ext. 4306. Thank you!

PowerSchool App Problem

The district is aware that there is a problem with the PowerSchool App. You can try uninstalling/reinstalling the app to resolve the problem. The school code is STPR. If that does not work, please log on via the website at: http://wssd.powerschool.com/public.

Winter Concert - Wednesday, December 14

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

Your student is performing in the Winter Concert on December 14th here at WES!  Yes, all 5th graders are singing for the school at a 9:30am Assembly and again for you in the evening. The evening performance starts at 7 pm, but the students need to be here at 6:45 pm in the music room.

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Evening Concert:  White tops and black bottoms with dark dress shoes.

• Assembly Concert (during the school day): Dressy school clothes 

No jeans, sweats or sneakers please!

The students have been working on this music since September and are looking forward to showing off all of their hard work. In order to make the concert a success we expect every student to attend and perform that evening. Please contact Mrs. Haley as soon as possible if there are any problems regarding this.

Your help in making our concert a success is greatly appreciated. We look forward to performing for you on the 14^th!

Car Line

Thank you so much to our Car Line volunteers who have continued to welcome students on these chillier mornings. If you are able to volunteer your time before school, please consider signing up to help with our morning drop-off. For anyone not familiar, Car Line Volunteers help in the back loop at WES from 8:15-8:45 am each morning, keeping the traffic flowing and assisting the kids with their backpacks and car doors. Please contact Katie Finley or Renee Joyner if interested or with any questions.

Botvin Parent Engagement Series: Parental Communication - December 13 

Parents of students in Grades 3-5, please see attached flyer for details on upcoming dates and topics. Join us in person on Tuesday, December 13th in the SRS Library for a session about parental communication. For questions please contact rschwam@wssd.org & ayingst@wssd.org.

Lunch Menu

Please note that menus are subject to change. https://wssd.nutrislice.com/menu/wallingford-elementary

**Reminder - students may order the daily salad or sandwich option as vegetarian, but it must be noted on the morning count. Thank you! 

Have a question? We are here to help! 

Mrs. Zwitch , Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4305 

Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4306 

Upcoming Dates:

December 5 - WES Night at Iron Hill Brewery (PTO fundraiser)

December 5-9 - Hour of Code Activities

December 14 - Winter Concert, 7:00pm

December 23 - 12:30 Dismissal (Kindergarten half day modified schedule)

December 26- January 2 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess

January 10 - PTO Meeting, 6:00pm

January 16 - NO SCHOOL - Holiday

January 17 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher In-Service Day

Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!

Dear Families, 

Welcome to December! I hope you and your family had a restful and relaxing break. This week students and teachers returned to their routines, mostly, and picked up where we left off. Today we hosted our annual 4th grade Turkey Bowl with players, cheerleaders, announcers and more. Thank you to our 4th grade teachers and Instructional Assistants for keeping such a great tradition alive and the students for their preparation, hard work and fabulous 28-28 game!

Next week many across our nation will celebrate and participate in the Hour of Code event. This is where students have an opportunity to experience the thinking and implementation of sequences, patterns and literally program or code. We are so thankful at WES to have this activity run through our PTO with lots of parent participation. There are a few more spots available for parents to volunteer using the link below. 

Finally, as we enter a very exciting time for students, teachers and families, I want to encourage everyone to embrace each day. Sometimes we get to a place where we “wish” we could skip to a certain date or event. One thing I’ve learned here at WES is each day counts and is important. I hope you enjoy the moments of each day starting with a wonderful weekend. 

Thank you,

Dr. Savage

Principal

Wallingford Elementary

gsavage@wssd.org

610-892-3470

Guidance Newsletter

Read the latest newsletter to see what your child learned in guidance this cycle. Your child had/will have guidance during the library period 11/30 to 12/5. 

Winter Concert - Wednesday, December 14

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

Your student is performing in the Winter Concert on December 14th here at WES!  Yes, all 5th graders are singing for the school at a 9:30am Assembly and again for you in the evening. The evening performance starts at 7 pm, but the students need to be here at 6:45 pm in the music room.

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Evening Concert:  White tops and black bottoms with dark dress shoes.
• Assembly Concert (during the school day): Dressy school clothes 

No jeans, sweats or sneakers please!

The students have been working on this music since September and are looking forward to showing off all of their hard work. In order to make the concert a success we expect every student to attend and perform that evening. Please contact Mrs. Haley as soon as possible if there are any problems regarding this.

Your help in making our concert a success is greatly appreciated. We look forward to performing for you on the 14th!

Hour of Code

Please consider volunteering for one hour to help with Hour of Code. No programming experience is necessary. The Hour of Code event celebrates computer science week on December 5th – 9th. You can sign up here to volunteer. We need two volunteers for each classroom who will help facilitate Hour of Code activities. Tutorials of what to do and what to expect will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Benzing, Nicole Hanley or Bobby Griffin. Thank you!

3rd Annual Re-Prize Drive

From November 28 through December 9, the WES PTO Sustainability Committee will be collecting like-new and gently used small toys and trinkets. These items will be given new life in our May Day prize booth, helping reduce the amount of new consumption needed to host the event–while helping you declutter at the same time! Please see the attached information sheet for full donation guidelines before contributing. Questions? Please reach out to Erin Stancill, Arianne Allan or Amanda Hemmer.

Iron Hill Night - Monday, December 5

Save the Date! Dine-in or takeout from Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media on Monday, December 5th. Present the printed or digital flyer here, or mention the WES fundraiser and Iron Hill will donate 20% from your bill to the WES PTO. Thank you for your support! 

Lunch Menu

This year there will be two hot options and three cold options available each day. Please check the Nutrislice website for updates: https://wssd.nutrislice.com/menu/wallingford-elementary

**Reminder - students may order the daily salad or sandwich option as vegetarian, but it must be noted on the morning count. Thank you! 

Have a question? We are here to help! 

Mrs. Zwitch, Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4305 

Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4306

Upcoming Dates:

November 21 - K-5 Full Day & Evening Conferences (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)

November 22 - K-5 Morning Conferences

November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

December 5 - WES Night at Iron Hill Brewery (PTO fundraiser)

December 5-9 - Hour of Code Activities

December 14 - Winter Concert, 7:00pm

Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!

Dear Families, 

What a week! Congrats to all of our students who participated in the first ever Adapted art show at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit! Thank you to Mrs. Ryan for entering the student’s artwork and families for coming out to view the pieces. Dr. Marseille and Dr. Sanberg were so thrilled to experience the event with everyone.

At WES we believe giving matters. Thank you to all of the families who participated in the food drive. We are thrilled to support restocking a local food bank. In addition, Mrs. Gaur’s Cookie Stand raised over $1,700 this year for the people of Pakistan. We did it together. Whether baking cookies, buying milk, helping to count money or donating, we made a difference. 

Please take time to be with your loved ones and rest. I am so thankful to be in a community that values giving. Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating. 

Thank you,

Dr. Savage

Principal

Wallingford Elementary

gsavage@wssd.org

610-892-3470

Reminder to Check Lost and Found

Lost and Found items will be in the front lobby area next week. Please take a look when you are in the building for teacher conferences. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity after the Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you!

Fitness Club - 4th and 5th Grades

The Fitness Club will start this year beginning at the end of November. Fitness Club will be held once a week for 4th and 5th grade students and is a combination of indoor games and fitness related activities. Space is limited and sign ups are on a first come first serve basis. In addition to the Sign-up Genius, a yellow dismissal form must accompany your child to school on each day your child is planning on participating in the Fitness Club.

• 5th grade fitness club will take place on the following Monday afternoons (11/28, 12/5, 12/12, and 12/19) from 3:30 until 4:30. Pick-up is at the back of the school at 4:30pm. SIGN UP HERE FOR 5th GRADE FITNESS CLUB. 

• 4th grade fitness club will take place on the following Wednesday afternoons (11/30, 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21) from 3:30 until 4:30. Pick-up is at the back of the school at 4:30pm. SIGN UP HERE FOR 4th GRADE FITNESS CLUB.

Thanks in advance, Mr. C

Winter Concert - Wednesday, December 14

The chorus, band, orchestra and WOE are making their final preparations for the upcoming concert. The WES Winter Concert will be on Wednesday, December 14th at 7:00 pm in the multi-purpose room. Our school assembly performance will also be on that Wednesday at 9:30 am in the same room.

ARRIVAL TIMES:

• Band and Orchestra 6:30 pm in the Instrumental Music Room
• Chorus and Orff ensemble 6:45 pm in the Music Classroom
• Teacher supervision will start at 6:15pm; any student dropped off earlier than 6:15pm needs to be accompanied by an adult. 

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Evening Concert:  White tops and black bottoms with dark dress shoes.
• Assembly Concert (during the school day): Dressy school clothes 

No jeans, sweats or sneakers please!

The students have been working on this music since September and are looking forward to showing off all of their hard work.

Read School Nurses' News & Updates in the "Stetho-Scoop" Monthly Newsletter! 

The School Nurses' monthly newsletter, the "Stetho-Scoop", is available here to read.

Hour of Code

The Hour of Code is coming to WES on December 5th – 9th. Please consider volunteering for an hour to help with this exciting event. No programming experience is necessary. You can sign up here to volunteer. We will need two volunteers for each classroom who will help facilitate Hour of Code activities.  Tutorials of what to do and what to expect will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Benzing, Nicole Hanley or Bobby Griffin. Thank you!

3rd Annual Re-Prize Drive

From November 28 through December 9, the WES PTO Sustainability Committee will be collecting like-new and gently used small toys and trinkets. These items will be given new life in our May Day prize booth, helping reduce the amount of new consumption needed to host the event–while helping you declutter at the same time! Please see the attached information sheet for full donation guidelines before contributing. Questions? Please reach out to Erin Stancill, Arianne Allan or Amanda Hemmer.

Iron Hill Night - Monday, December 5

Save the Date! Dine-in or takeout from Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media on Monday, December 5th. Present the printed or digital flyer here, or mention the WES fundraiser and Iron Hill will donate 20% from your bill to the WES PTO. Thank you for your support! 

Lunch Menu

Please check the Nutrislice website for the lunch menu for the week of 11/28: https://wssd.nutrislice.com/menu/wallingford-elementary

**Reminder - students may order the daily salad or sandwich option as vegetarian, but it must be noted on the morning count. Thank you! 

WSSD Alumni Supporting Kids

Come support ASK at our annual community fundraiser, Tuesday, November 22, 7-10PM at Ship Bottom Brewery in Swarthmore. Alumni and friends supporting kids provides WSSD students in need with financial help for the “extras,” from sports camp to music lessons, prom costs and calculators. Read the flyer for full details. 

Have a question? We are here to help! 

Mrs. Zwitch , Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4305 

Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4306

Upcoming Dates:

November 17-18 - Kindergarten Conferences (during the school day)

November 21 - K-5 Full Day & Evening Conferences (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)

November 22 - K-5 Morning Conferences

November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

December 5 - WES Night at Iron Hill Brewery (PTO fundraiser)

December 5-9 - Hour of Code Activities

Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!

Dear Families, 

This week we welcomed many special guests to our annual Veteran’s Day Assembly. Our 3rd grade students and teachers did a wonderful job honoring the veterans in their lives. From grandparents to neighbors and crossing guards, it was an honor to thank these brave men and women for their service. Click here to view a slideshow of photos from the assembly. Following the assembly, representatives from Joint Base McGuire-Dix in Lakehurst, NJ received our donation of 2,037 lbs of candy from the WSSD Treats for Troops collection. Thank you to everyone who donated!  

Just a reminder that if you have not yet signed up for a parent/teacher conference, please contact your child’s teacher directly as the sign-up window has closed. 

Enjoy your weekend!

Thank you,

Dr. Savage

Principal

Wallingford Elementary

gsavage@wssd.org

610-892-3470

Guidance Newsletter

Here is the guidance newsletter for the fourth cycle of guidance for the 22-23 school year. Your child had/will have guidance during the library period 11/4 to 11/10.

Reminder to Check Lost and Found

Take a look below and see if you recognize any of your family’s belongings. Students can pick up items at the lost and found or parents can check when they are in the building for teacher conferences. Items not claimed will be donated to charity after the Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you!

Got Milk?

All the children in the WES Land,

Come to Mrs. Gaur’s Milk Stand.                    

Cookies and Milk make a yummy snack,

Bring a $1.00 in your backpack.

People of Pakistan will get all your cash,

Don’t forget to put on a milk moo-stache.

When: November 16, 17, 18

Time: During Lunches

Where: Cafeteria

We need help from our families to bake 2-3 dozen handmade chocolate chip cookies. Please deliver the cookies in a labeled container with your child’s name and teacher to the Main Office by Tuesday, November 15. Please email Mrs. Gaur at sgaur@wssd.org if you have any questions. Thanks for all of your support!

WES Thanksgiving Food Drive 2022

As part of Wallingford Elementary School’s ongoing citizenship project, the PTO is collecting non-perishable food items to help provide holiday meals for families in need. We will be working with City Team – Chester and the Media Food Bank. Your donations will help to offer much needed support to local families this holiday season.

When: Collection will run Thursday, November 10th - Friday, November 18th.

Where: Collection bins are located inside the front lobby of WES.

If each family could contribute at least one item to our food drive, the WES community can help make an impact for many families in need. Please support our effort by donating according to the following list of suggested non-perishable items as shown by grade level: (No glass containers, please)

• Kindergarten: Powdered drink mixes: Iced Tea, Lemonade, etc.
• Grade 1: Cranberry Sauce, Applesauce, Packaged Gravy
• Grade 2: Canned Vegetables, Canned Sweet Potatoes, Yams, Olives, etc.
• Grade 3: Potatoes in a box: Mashed, Scalloped, etc.
• Grade 4: Stuffing Mix, Bread and Roll Mixes: Cornbread, Nut Breads, Muffins, etc.
• Grade 5: Dessert: Pie Filling, Non-perishable Pie Crusts, Canned Fruit, Jello, Pudding

FROZEN TURKEY DONATION: The WES PTO will also be collecting frozen turkey donations to be delivered to City Team in Chester. Your donations will help to provide holiday meals for local families in need. Drop off frozen turkeys on Friday November 18th anytime between 9am-3pm in the Main Lobby. 

Thank you for supporting our local community in this way! For questions contact Ashley Drane or Danielle Nicholson.

Hour of Code

The Hour of Code is coming to WES on December 5th – 9th. Please consider volunteering for an hour to help with this exciting event. No programming experience is necessary. You can sign up here to volunteer. We will need two volunteers for each classroom who will help facilitate Hour of Code activities.  Tutorials of what to do and what to expect will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Benzing, Nicole Hanley or Bobby Griffin. Thank you!

Conference Dinner for Teachers

The fall conference schedule has our teachers in evening conferences, which means a particularly long day on Monday, November 21st. The WES PTO would like to make that day easier for them by providing dinner that evening.  Please consider contributing by signing up here. 

3rd Annual Re-Prize Drive

From November 28 through December 9, the WES PTO Sustainability Committee will be collecting like-new and gently used small toys and trinkets. These items will be given new life in our May Day prize booth, helping reduce the amount of new consumption needed to host the event–while helping you declutter at the same time! Please see the attached information sheet for full donation guidelines before contributing. Questions? Please reach out to Erin Stancill, Arianne Allan or Amanda Hemmer.

Lunch Menu

This year there will be two hot options and three cold options available each day. https://wssd.nutrislice.com/menu/wallingford-elementary

**Reminder - students may order the daily salad or sandwich option as vegetarian, but it must be noted on the morning count. Thank you! 

Panther Pajama Run and Walk - November 12 at 9:00am

The Foundation for Wallingford Swarthmore Schools Presents the Panther Pajama Run and Walk on Saturday, November 12 at 9:00am. Find details and registration information at www.runtheday.com and www.supportwssd.org. 

Strath Haven Women’s Lacrosse - Fundraiser at Iron Hill

Dine at Iron Hill in Media on Monday, November 14 and 20% of your food bill will go to support Strath Haven Women’s Lacrosse. See attached flyer for details. 

Adolescence and the Autistic Child Panel Discussion

On Wednesday, November 16th in Strath Haven Middle School Library at 7pm (Meet & Greet and light refreshments at 6:30pm), Wallingford-Swarthmore School District and NEAT (Neurodiverse Education Advocacy Team at WSSD) will host a Panel Discussion titled Adolescence and the Autistic Child. 

This informative presentation between moderator, Dr. Ian Sandberg, Director of Student Services; Lynn Medley, Co-Director of Medley & Mesaric Therapy Associates; and Carlie Flanagan, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), will be an opportunity for community members, parents, educators, and other stakeholders to better understand programming for students on the spectrum, and specifically, some of the issues faced by students as they, their families, and schools embrace adolescence. This is a special opportunity to hear a topic from two leading experts, each from different backgrounds. RSVP by Monday, November 14th at 7pm.

WSSD Alumni Supporting Kids

Come support ASK at our annual community fundraiser, Tuesday, November 22, 7-10PM at Ship Bottom Brewery in Swarthmore. Alumni and friends supporting kids provides WSSD students in need with financial help for the “extras,” from sports camp to music lessons, prom costs and calculators. Read the flyer for full details. 

Have a question? We are here to help! 

Mrs. Zwitch , Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4305 

Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 4306

Got Milk?

We will be collecting Halloween candy for active duty Military members and Veterans after Halloween. There will be a candy drop box in the front lobby of WES starting November 1st. Please bring in any and all candy that you would like to donate to the Troops and Veterans. 

• 11/7: Parent Information Night which will be an Introduction Night via zoom
• 12/13: Parental Communication - in person at SRS Library
• 1/12: Parental Monitoring via Zoom 
• 2/13: Being a Good Role Model - in person at the SRS Library
• 3/14: Consistent Discipline Via Zoom
• 4/18: Effects and Warning Signs of Drugs and Taking a Stand - in person at the SRS Library

Can you believe we just completed the last full week of October? It was quite the week with visits from Art Goes to School and the return of our traditional Fall Book Fair. Thank you to the many volunteers for their hard work and Ms. Chafetz for organizing everything. The students enjoyed it. Happy reading!

We will be collecting Halloween candy for active duty Military members and Veterans after Halloween. There will be a candy drop box in the front lobby of WES starting Tuesday, November 1st. Please bring in any and all candy that you would like to donate to the Troops and Veterans. 

• 11/7: Parent Information Night which will be an Introduction Night via zoom
• 12/13: Parental Communication - in person at SRS Library
• 1/12: Parental Monitoring via Zoom 
• 2/13: Being a Good Role Model - in person at the SRS Library
• 3/14: Consistent Discipline Via Zoom
• 4/18: Effects and Warning Signs of Drugs and Taking a Stand - in person at the SRS Library

• Adult Admission: $20
• Children's Admission: $10
• All WSSD students are free with WSSD spirit wear (or ID). NO Fee or ID required if they are repping their school.

• 11/7: Parent Information Night which will be an Introduction Night via zoom
• 12/13: Parental Communication In person at SRS Library
• 1/12: Parental Monitoring via Zoom 
• 2/13: Being a Good Role Model. In person at the SRS Library
• 3/14: Consistent Discipline Via Zoom
• 4/18: Effects and Warning Signs of Drugs and Taking a Stand. In person at the SRS Library

• Our Book Fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Simply create a free account to add funds and/or invite family and friends to contribute so your child can select their own books. Any unused funds can be spent at The Scholastic Store Online or to fund a future eWallet.
• If your child can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
• Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping. 
• Come and shop after school on Wednesday, October 26th from 4:30-6:00pm!

You’re invited to the 10th Annual WES Halloween Carnival Fundraiser on Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 9am-12pm in the WES parking lot and gym! It will be a spooktacular morning filled with a Haunted Hallway, Pumpkin Decorating, Carnival games and prizes, Cake Walk, Photo Booth, Sand Art, Raffle Baskets and Prizes, and so much more. Wristband admission is $10/child or $25/family; adults are free! Buy your wristbands online. 

• Questions? Please email Katie Finley.
• Trunk-or-Treat or Table-or-Treat sign up here.  
• Baked Goods Donation sign up here. 

• Support in monitoring arrival/dismissal and support traffic patterns on district property;
• Support and monitor the implementation of district and building safety plans;
• Monitor school hallways, locker rooms, restrooms, athletic facilities, recess, lunch, after-school programs, etc.;
• Monitor students’ behavior and prevent violations of student code of conduct;
• Support building administration in investigating disciplinary incidences;
• Support non-employee visitors upon arrival to campus and provide guidance;
• Support in the implementation of PBIS (be safe, be respectful, be kind);
• Support staff with safety incidences or violations of the school code of conduct;
• Support with fire and emergency drills;
• Support in creating a welcoming, respectful and inclusive environment by building positive relationships with students, staff, and the community. 

WES Halloween Carnival - Saturday, October 22

• When: October 3, 2022
• Time: 3:45- 4:30
• Where: WES Gymnasium
• Who: Girls and Boys in grades 3-5