- Wallingford Elementary School
- e-Blasts 2021-2022
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October 15, 2021
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, October 19 -- 4 PM - 9 PM -- Spirit Night at Swarthmore Pizza Night
Thursday, October 21 -- 6 PM Botvin Life Skills Parent Program Parent Information Night Flyer .pdf
Saturday, October 23 -- 9 AM - 12 PM -- WES Halloween Carnival
Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!
Dear WES Community,
I hope this message finds you and your family well. There are many wonderful things happening at WES and I would like you to pay special attention to the Halloween activities and events we have coming up.
Below you will find a specific message for the return of our outdoor Halloween Parade, weather permitting, and information on our WES Halloween Carnival supported by the PTO.
Please consider lending a hand or participating in some form during the upcoming events and activities with your family.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mr. Savage
WES Halloween Parade
We are excited to announce that the WES Halloween Parade is a go this year! Weather permitting, the parade will be held outside on Friday, October 29 at 10:30 am. Classes will parade around the back parking lot area.Halloween Parade Map 2021 .pdf .
Parents are invited to view the parade along the outdoor route. If parents cannot physically distance at least 3 feet apart, per the district’s health and safety plan, masks should be worn while in large groups even when outdoors.
In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be held indoors with just students and staff. Parents and outside visitors will not be permitted to attend indoors.
We ask that parents use your best judgment about your child’s choice of costume. However, as always, NO GUNS OR OTHER TOY WEAPONS may be carried. If the parade is indoors, students will remain fully masked and therefore should not wear a masked costume, as a face mask under a costume mask may make breathing difficult.
Specifics about the parade schedule for kindergartners will be sent home in student’s folders next week.
We are crossing our fingers for good weather and looking forward to a fun parade!
WES Halloween Carnival
Saturday, Oct 23 (rain date Sat, Oct 30)
9am-12pm
WES Parking lot/fields
Trunk-or-Treat, Haunted Hallway, Games, Prizes, Crafts, Refreshments and lots of scary fun! Purchase your wristbands and raffle tickets here: https://www.weskidspto.com/2021-halloween-carnival
Donate a spooky baked good!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c4fa9ab238-cake
Host a Trunk-or-Treat!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0449a5aa23abfb6-trunk
5th grade families (and any other WES parents who want to volunteer) Sign up to work the carnival!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c4fa9ab238-5thgrade
WES Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
There will be fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts for sale at the concession stand during the Halloween Carnival, but we all know that one is not enough!! Pre-order your Krispy Kreme doughnuts (by the dozen) for pick-up the morning of the carnival, Sat, Oct 23.$11.00 per dozen. Click here to place your order. We also know that your friends and family love Krispy Kreme doughnuts AND your WES student, they can participate through our digital fundraiser, have them fill out the form and they will receive a voucher to pick up doughnuts at their local Krispy Kreme store."
Guidance Newsletter Cycle #2 WES
WOE Membership 2021-2022
WHO: 4th and 5th graders. I wish I could accept every interested student, but only 24 children can be admitted. I will select children both by classroom participation and first come first serve email sign up.
WHAT: Wallingford Orff Ensemble, or WOE is an advanced mallet and un-pitched percussion group that performs challenging songs. Regular attendance to rehearsals is the key to our success!
WHEN/WHERE: Friday mornings (except on delayed openings) at 8am in Mrs. Haley’s music room.
HOW: If you are interested in this group and can commit to coming Friday mornings at 8:00am sharp please email me jhaley@wssdgmail.org as soon as possible with student name and classroom teacher.
NOMINATE AND RECOGNIZE AN OUTSTANDING TEACHER
Excellence in Teaching Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation in partnership with Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) is accepting nominations for the 2022 Excellence in Teaching Awards. The honor is bestowed upon 20 outstanding and innovative educators, who have made a positive impact through their work and dedication. Recipients of this award receive $1,000 towards classroom expenses and a commemorative keepsake. The recipient’s school also receives a $1,000 grant. A total of $40,000 will be awarded to schools and educators!
Nominations are being accepted online at https://fmfcufoundation.org/awards through the December 17, 2021 deadline. Anyone can nominate a deserving teacher—fellow teachers, past and present students, school administrators, family members, and friends. Nominations should be based on teacher performance during the current school year or on cumulative efforts throughout his/her teaching career.
Teachers can be nominated by students, parents, co-workers or supervisors! Nominees must be certified active teachers in good standing that provide direct instruction to students in a classroom setting.
Nominees must teach in one of the following counties:
- Chester
- Delaware
- Montgomery
- New Castle
- Philadelphia
Awardees will be honored at the annual FMFCU Foundation Annual Celebration, Thursday, March 31, 2021 at Drexelbrook Catering & Special Events Center and recognized by the Delaware County Daily Times.
10th Annual Panther Pajama Run
On Saturday, November 13, 2021, the Foundation for Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools will be hosting its 11th annual fall fundraiser and community event, the Panther Pajama Run. This family-friendly community event consists of a 5K Race, a 1.2-mile Family Fun Walk, and races on the Strath Haven track for elementary school children. Since we were not able to meet in person to celebrate the 10th Anniversary we are asking all participants to wear the oldest Panther Pajama Run t-shirt that they have.
Haven Youth Wrestling
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN Haven Youth Wrestling?
Have you wrestled previously with HYW?
We are assessing our options for holding a 2021-22 season and would like your feedback!!!
Please complete INTEREST SURVEY -- Click Here!
PLEASE SUBMIT RESPONSE ASAP – WE WILL BE MAKING A DECISION 10/18/21
DETAILS:
- Accepting Wrestlers Grades K – 6 th
- Practice to begin Mid-November; Meets to start in January
WES Directory
Limited Quantity Still Available! Purchase your 2021-22 WES Student Directory to be sent home in your child’s backpack. The Student Directory includes class lists and contact information, and all proceeds benefit the WES PTO! Print copies are available to purchase for $10 on the WES PTO website here (link). For families who would prefer, $10 cash or checks made payable to “WES PTO” can be sent in with your child in an envelope marked ”Student Directory - c/o Christine Greco”. Please indicate your child’s name and their teacher, so that we can deliver your Directory in their backpack! The WES PTO thanks you for your support!
Sales link - https://www.weskidspto.com/schoolstore
Covid Attendance
When to keep your child home and have them tested prior to returning to school (3).docx
For more information and resources please see the Districts Covid-19 Page
Covid-19 Information and Resources
Covid-19 Vaccination Inquiry
Instructions for Submitting the "Covid Vaccination Clinic Inquiry"
Zach Rufo Habitat Garden
We are having a Wallingford Swarthmore School District Community Weeding event at the Zach Rufo Habitat Garden on Saturday, October 16th from 9am to 2pm.
Please feel free to stop over anytime between 9am and 2pm to help clean out the Rufo Garden so our Middle School Gardening Club GROW can do more planting this Fall.
You may just stop over or feel free to fill out the below Sign Up Genius.
Thanks for your help and hope to see you and your family there!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAA62DA2F49-zach
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
Lunch Menu
Date
Lunch Option 1
Lunch Option 2
Monday, October 18th
Maple Cinnamon Pancakes
Garden Salad with Cheese
Tuesday, October 19th
Walking Chicken Nachos
Garden Salad with Diced Chicken
Wednesday, October 20th
Fish Sticks
Peach & Yogurt Parfait
Thursday, October 21st
Chicken Nuggets
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Friday, October 22nd
Cheese Pizza
Sun Butter and Jelly Sandwich
**Reminder - students may order the daily salad or sandwich option as vegetarian, but it must be noted on the morning count. Thank you!
Community Flyers
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October 8, 2021
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, October 12 -- 5 PM - 6:15 PM -- Meet Dr. Marseille (Back Bus Loop)
Tuesday, October 12 -- 6:15 -- PTO Meeting (Back Bus Loop - bring a lawn chair)
Tuesday, October 19 -- 4 PM - 9 PM -- Spirit Night at Swarthmore Pizza Night
Saturday, October 23 -- 9 AM - 12 PM -- WES Halloween Carnival
Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!
WES Community Conversation – Dr. Marseille
On Tuesday, October 12th, Dr. Wagner Marseille is planning to visit the WES community from 5:00-6:15 PM. He has planned an opportunity for families to meet him at each District school. This event will be held outside in the back bus loop. If you are planning to attend, please complete the following registration/attendance form (check the box next to the WES event): WSSD Community Conversation - Registration
Community Conversations with Dr. Marseille
Lockdown - Intruder Drill
Students and staff will participate in a Level 2 Lockdown, Intruder Drill, over the upcoming week. Some of the language teachers use to explain the drill to students include:
- We practice safety drills each month like fire drills. This drill is to practice being safe in the building.
- This drill could be used if there was a stray animal or adult without a visitor badge in the building.
WES Halloween Carnival
Saturday, Oct 23 (rain date Sat, Oct 30)
9am-12pm
WES Parking lot/fields
Trunk-or-Treat, Haunted Hallway, Games, Prizes, Crafts, Refreshments and lots of scary fun! Purchase your wristbands and raffle tickets here: https://www.weskidspto.com/2021-halloween-carnival
Donate a spooky baked good!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c4fa9ab238-cake
Host a Trunk-or-Treat!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0449a5aa23abfb6-trunk
10th Annual Panther Pajama Run
On Saturday, November 13, 2021, the Foundation for Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools will be hosting its 11th annual fall fundraiser and community event, the Panther Pajama Run. This family-friendly community event consists of a 5K Race, a 1.2-mile Family Fun Walk, and races on the Strath Haven track for elementary school children. Since we were not able to meet in person to celebrate the 10th Anniversary we are asking all participants to wear the oldest Panther Pajama Run t-shirt that they have.
Emotional Wellness
Since students returned to school in September, we have been assessing reading and math skills, checking in on summer academic work and teaching new concepts. It is important to shift some of our focus to the mental health and the resiliency of our students. Beginning the week of October 4th students will receive Emotional Wellness Check-In surveys via e-mail and time will be allotted in class for students to complete the surveys. These check-in surveys focus on students’ awareness, understanding and acceptance of emotions, as well as their ability to adapt when confronted with adversity and stressful situations. It also helps to gauge student’s level of connectedness to staff and peers within our schools. The check-in data collected will help our counselors and behavioral health staff to provide resources, supports, and interventions effectively. The check-ins are very brief and should take less than 10 minutes.
Zach Rufo Habitat Garden
We are having a Wallingford Swarthmore School District Community Weeding event at the Zach Rufo Habitat Garden on Saturday, October 16th from 9am to 2pm.
Please feel free to stop over anytime between 9am and 2pm to help clean out the Rufo Garden so our Middle School Gardening Club GROW can do more planting this Fall.
You may just stop over or feel free to fill out the below Sign Up Genius.
Thanks for your help and hope to see you and your family there!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AAAA62DA2F49-zach
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
Lunch Menu
Community Flyers
Helen Kate Furness Autumn Programs
Free Eye Care & Glasses -- English
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October 1, 2021
Upcoming Dates:
Friday, October 1, 4 - 6pm -- Mum Pick Up (The playground behind WES)
Saturday, October 2 -- Movie Night featuring Raya and the Last Dragon
Tuesday, October 12 -- 6:15 pm PTO Meeting
Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!
Dear WES Families!
After three days of being at WES, it is clear how amazing this school is, and even though it would be an honor to stay, I am sure the WES community is excited to see Mr. Savage return on Friday, October 8th.
It has become clear to me in just three short days that the WES teachers, support staff and parent volunteers have limitless devotion to this school and the students in it. Systems run smoothly, helpfulness is plentiful and kindness is off the charts! I have been bragging about WES for three days to everyone.
Please take a few moments to read the reminders below. What makes our school special are both the curricular, extra-curricular and community events run by some truly dedicated people. They are what make our school the special place that it is.
I look forward to being back again to start off next week. I’ll be the one wearing two name tags and waving from the car line.
Stay well and have a nice weekend,
Dr. Denise Citarelli Jones
District Health and Safety Plan
https://www.wssd.org/domain/1148
WES PTO Movie Night
The WES kids have spoken and the winner is....Raya and the Last Dragon! Grab your favorite movie snacks or pack a picnic dinner and join us on Saturday, October 2nd for another awesome movie night. The WES grounds will open at 6:45pm for families to grab a spot on the grass and the movie will begin showing at 7pm. We hope to see a lot of smiling faces!! If you are planning to attend, sign up here: Sign Up Genius - WES Movie Night
Questions? Contact Anne McFadden anne.c.mcfadden@gmail.com or Jen LaViola jlaviola0428@gmail.com
Sidewalk Project East Possum Hollow Road
The sidewalk project is scheduled to begin on October 11th, this is when the one-way detour will go into effect. The work is scheduled to end mid-December. Please see the link below for more information.
East Possum Hollow -- Sidewalk Project.
Attention All Interested in Foreign Language Club — Updated Information
There is one more week until Wes Foreign Language Club virtual afternoon classes begin this semester, and registration in all languages, including Spanish, is still available! Beginning 10/4 (note the date change!), we will offer Spanish, Mandarin, and German again in various levels. Registration and more information may be found here.
10th Annual Panther Pajama Run
On Saturday, November 13, 2021, the Foundation for Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools will be hosting its 11th annual fall fundraiser and community event, the Panther Pajama Run. This family-friendly community event consists of a 5K Race, a 1.2-mile Family Fun Walk, and races on the Strath Haven track for elementary school children. Since we were not able to meet in person to celebrate the 10th Anniversary we are asking all participants to wear the oldest Panther Pajama Run t-shirt that they have.
Emotional Wellness
Since students returned to school in September, we have been assessing reading and math skills, checking in on summer academic work and teaching new concepts. It is important to shift some of our focus to the mental health and the resiliency of our students. Beginning the week of October 4th students will receive Emotional Wellness Check-In surveys via e-mail and time will be allotted in class for students to complete the surveys. These check-in surveys focus on students’ awareness, understanding and acceptance of emotions, as well as their ability to adapt when confronted with adversity and stressful situations. It also helps to gauge student’s level of connectedness to staff and peers within our schools. The check-in data collected will help our counselors and behavioral health staff to provide resources, supports, and interventions effectively. The check-ins are very brief and should take less than 10 minutes.
Directory Sales
Limited Quantity Still Available! Purchase your 2021-22 WES Student Directory on the WES PTO website, to be sent home in your child’s backpack. The Student Directory includes class lists and contact information, and all proceeds benefit the WES PTO! Print copies are available to purchase for $10 here (link). The WES PTO thanks you for your support!
Sales link - https://www.weskidspto.com/schoolstore
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
Lunch Menu
Date
Lunch Option 1
Lunch Option 2
Monday, October 4th
Popcorn Chicken
Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Tuesday, October 5th
Beef and Cheese Walking Tacos
Garden Salad with Cheese
Wednesday, October 6th
Macaroni and Cheese
Garden Salad with Turkey
Thursday, October 7th
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Sun Butter and Jelly
Friday, October 8th
Cheese Pizza
Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Community Flyers
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September 24, 2021
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, September 30 -- School Photos
Friday, October 1, 4 - 6pm -- Mum Pick Up (The playground behind WES)
Saturday, October 2 -- Movie Night
Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!
District Health and Safety Plan
https://www.wssd.org/domain/1148
CAR LINE
If you are picking your child up in the car line, please have your child’s name in LARGE BOLD writing displayed on your passenger side visor. When you pull up to pick up your child, if you could please put your visor down to display the child’s name it will help all staff on duty.
Also, if your child needs help buckling their car/booster seat please pull into the lower lot to help them.
School Photos
Wallingford Elementary School
Online Password: 19399IN
WES PTO Movie Night
Join us on Saturday, October 2nd for another fun movie night on the WES grounds! Students had the opportunity to vote this week during class for their top pick. This year's selection included Raya and the Last Dragon, Abominable, and The Lion King (live action version). The grounds will be open at 6:45pm for families to grab a spot on the grass and the movie will begin showing at 7pm. Stay tuned next week when we announce the final pick! If you are planning to attend, sign up here:
Sign Up Genius - WES Movie Night
Questions? Contact Anne McFadden anne.c.mcfadden@gmail.com or Jen LaViola jlaviola0428@gmail.com
WES Art Instagram Page
Fall 2021 will kick off the WES Art Instagram page, where Mrs. Ryan will post sneak-peeks into the projects that are going on in the WES Art Room! Make sure to follow along to see examples of student artwork and the lessons your students are learning.
Last call for Mum Sale
Order your beautiful fall Mums here by 12 midnight tonight 9/24/21:
https://www.weskidspto.com/mumsale
Mums will be available for pick-up Friday, Oct 1, 4-6pm in the WES back parking lot.
Spirit Wear Sale
Last chance to order for our Fall Spirit Wear
https://logowearhouse.shop/WES_Store/shop/home
Sidewalk Project East Possom Hollow Road
The Sidewalk Project is scheduled to begin on October 11th, this is when the one-way detour will go into effect. The work is scheduled to end mid-December. Please see the link below for more information.
East Possom Hollow -- Sidewalk Project.
Attention All Interested in Foreign Language Club — Updated Information
There is one more week until Wes Foreign Language Club virtual afternoon classes begin this semester, and registration in all languages, including Spanish, is still available! Beginning 10/4 (note the date change!), we will offer Spanish, Mandarin, and German again in various levels. Registration and more information may be found here.
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
Thank you,
Mr. Savage Principal
Wallingford Elementary
Lunch Menu
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September 17, 2021
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, September 21 -- PTO Meeting 6:15 PM back bus loop
Thursday, September 30 -- School Photos (link forthcoming)
Saturday, October 2 -- Movie Night (More info to come)
Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!
District Health and Safety Plan
https://www.wssd.org/domain/1148
CAR LINE
If you are picking your child up in the car line, please have your child’s name in LARGE BOLD writing displayed on your passenger side visor. When you pull up to pick up your child, if you could please put your visor down to display the child’s name it will help all staff on duty.
Also, if your child needs help buckling their car/booster seat please pull into the lower lot to help them.
Instrumental Music Enrollment
Beginning Instrumental Music enrollment starts now! Registration for WES beginning instrumental music lessons is now available for grades 3, 4, and 5. Enroll here: Enrolling is Easy -- Click for step by step instructions
WES Art Instagram Page
Fall 2021 will kick off the WES Art Instagram page, where Mrs. Ryan will post sneak-peeks into the projects that are going on in the WES Art Room! Make sure to follow along to see examples of student artwork and the lessons your students are learning.
Spirit Wear-New Designs
NEW DESIGNS FOR 2021 SPIRIT WEAR! Shop now! Get the new designs and new looks! Shipping available or no shipping cost when your order is picked up at the school. Click the link for the store & shop Sept 9 - Sept 24.
Spirit Wear-Class of 2034
CLASS OF 2034! WELCOME TO WES! We have a shirt JUST FOR YOU! Get it now in the Fall Spirit Wear Sale. Direct link here. (You can also add other attire to the same order).
For any questions please contact jency.allison@gmail.com
Mum Sale
The 5th Grade class is selling the biggest, fullest and most colorful mums to grace your garden or doorstep this fall! There are a variety of colors to choose from at pick-up.
You can purchase mums Order Here
COST: $8.00 per plant
**ORDER WITH PAYMENT BY: Friday, September 24th**
PICK UP DATE: Friday, October 1, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
PICK UP LOCATION: The playground behind WES
Directory Sales
The 2021-2022 WES Student Directory is now available to purchase on the WES PTO website www.weskidspto.com! This helpful resource is your connection to the WES community, with all of the important information in one place - including the school calendar of events, class lists, and contact information for teachers and families. In addition, all proceeds from each Student Directory purchase benefits the WES PTO! If you are interested in placing an order, print copies are available to purchase online for $10. Thank you for supporting the WES PTO!
Foreign Language
Wes Foreign Language Club is pleased to offer virtual afternoon classes again this fall!
Beginning 9/27, we will offer Spanish, Mandarin, and German again in various levels.
Registration and more information may be found here. Interested students may also register for French and Latin through SRS Foreign Language Club here.
Have a question? We are here to help!
Mrs. Zwitch , Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org , 6108923470 ext. 4305
Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org , 6108923470 ext. 4306
Thank you,
Mr. Savage Principal
Wallingford Elementary
Lunch Menu
Food Services (The Nutrition Group) / Menus
Community Flyers
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September 10, 2021
Upcoming Dates:
Tuesday, September 14 -- Back to School Night via Zoom (Link to come on 9/14)
Tuesday, September 21 -- PTO Meeting 6:15 PM back bus loop.
Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!
Dear WES Community,
What a whirlwind the last two days have been! It was such a joy watching your children engage with each other and their teachers. Students enjoyed learning about their teachers, their classmates and sharing about themselves. We look forward to a wonderful school year.
This Tuesday September 14th you will have the opportunity to connect with your children’s teacher at our virtual Back To School Night.
The evening of live Zoom will be set up in the follow way:
6:00 - 6:30 -Opportunity to meet teachers in various zoom rooms:
Learning Support
Reading Support/Instructional Support
Specialist (Library, Art, Music, Physical Education)
Speech
Guidance
Psychologist
6:30-7:00 PM - Principal’s Zoom w/PTO Chairs
7:05-7:35-PM Session 1- (AM Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd)
7:40-8:10 PM Session 2- (PM Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th and 5th)
Links for the 6 PM and 6:30 PM Principal session will come to you via Eblast on Tuesday by noon. Teachers will send their individual Zoom session links directly to their families by Tuesday afternoon next week.
We look forward to “seeing you” at Back To School Night!
Thank you,
Mr. Savage
Principal
Wallingford Elementary
District Health and Safety Plan
https://www.wssd.org/domain/1148
Instrumental Music Enrollment
Beginning Instrumental Music enrollment starts now! Registration for WES beginning instrumental music lessons is now available for grades 3, 4, and 5. Enroll here: Enrolling is Easy -- Click for step by step instructions
Car Line Volunteers
We need your help in ensuring a smooth car line drop off in the mornings for all of our kids! SIGN UP NOW for Car Line for the 2021-2022 school year. Please consider volunteering 30 minutes of your time (8:15 - 8:45 am) in the back loop of WES to be a carpool line greeter, keep the traffic flowing and our kids safe! It’s a fun way to start your day and you can sign-up for a single day, once a week or once a month — whatever time you have to offer makes a difference because we can’t provide an efficient, seamless morning drop off experience without your support. Moms — Dads — Grandparents — Neighbors — anyone can help so if you have a generous friend or family member looking for a volunteer opportunity please spread the word.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084fabaf2ea4f94-20212022
Spirit Wear-New Designs
NEW DESIGNS FOR 2021 SPIRIT WEAR! Shop now! Get the new designs and new looks! Shipping available or no shipping cost when your order is picked up at the school. Click the link for the store & shop Sept 9 - Sept 24.
Spirit Wear-Class of 2039
CLASS OF 2039! WELCOME TO WES! We have a shirt JUST FOR YOU! Get it now in the Fall Spirit Wear Sale. Direct link here. (You can also add other attire to the same order).
For any questions please contact jency.allison@gmail.com
Mum Sale
The 5th Grade class is selling the biggest, fullest and most colorful mums to grace your garden or doorstep this fall! There are a variety of colors to choose from at pick-up.
You can purchase mums Order Here
COST: $8.00 per plant
**ORDER WITH PAYMENT BY: Friday, September 24th**
PICK UP DATE: Friday, October 1, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
PICK UP LOCATION: The playground behind WES
Directory Sales
The 2021-2022 WES Student Directory is now available to purchase on the WES PTO website www.weskidspto.com! This helpful resource is your connection to the WES community, with all of the important information in one place - including the school calendar of events, class lists, and contact information for teachers and families. In addition, all proceeds from each Student Directory purchase benefits the WES PTO! If you are interested in placing an order, print copies are available to purchase online for $10. Thank you for supporting the WES PTO!
Lunch Menu
Food Services (The Nutrition Group) / Menus
For the upcoming 2021-22 school year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education advised the District that the Summer Seamless Option (SSO) has been extended through June 2022, and we are pleased to share that we will continue our participation in the program! Effective Thursday, September 9th, the District will transition back to a similar style as last year with one free reimbursable breakfast and one free reimbursable lunch meal for each student. A reimbursable breakfast meal includes an entrée with a side of fruit, fruit juice and a milk. A reimbursable lunch meal includes an entrée, fruit, vegetable and milk. All cafeterias will eventually offer multiple entrée options this year as well as limited ala carte. Please be patient as you navigate through staffing and food supply shortages at this time. Students will need money on their accounts in order to purchase ala carte items. You can either put money into the account through My School Bucks (https://www.myschoolbucks.com/) or in-person via cash or check.
Menus can be accessed through the District website under the Food Services Department, or by visiting Nutrislice directly through the app or at https://wssd.nutrislice.com/.
Families with dietary concerns should contact Kaitlin Howell, Food Service Director, at khowell@wssd.org or by phone at 610-892-3470 ext. 2151.
Have a question? We are here to help!
Mrs. Zwitch , Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org , 6108923470 ext. 4305
Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org , 6108923470 ext. 4306
Thank you,
Mr. Savage Principal
Wallingford Elementary
Community Flyers
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September 8, 2021
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, September 9 -- First Day of School -- Welcome Back
Tuesday, September 14 -- Back to School Night via Zoom (Link to come)
Tuesday, September 21 -- PTO Meeting
Don’t forget to see what the PTO is up to, check out their Webpage!
Dear WES Community,
Tomorrow we welcome your children to the 21-22 school year! We are excited to begin again and encourage them to “Be Who They Were Made To Be!” Below please find reminders for arrival/dismissal and lunch. At this time you should also be able to access your child’s transportation through PowerSchool.
Have a wonderful day.
Thank you,
Mr. Savage
Principal
Wallingford Elementary
District Health and Safety Plan
https://www.wssd.org/domain/1148
As communicated by Dr. Marseille, WES will have an outdoor seating area during lunch. Our lunches are separated by grade level. This year we will rotate two classes outside while the other two or three classes are inside. This will allow additional distancing for students eating in the cafeteria. Each week classes will switch.
Arrival/Dismissal
Dismissal during the first week of school will take a bit longer than typical weeks. This is because our main focus is to get all students to their scheduled destinations safely and accurately. Connected to this is an important reminder to please not park in the front of the school between 3:10-3:50 as we will be utilizing the area to transport students home, including stationing school buses there each day. The purpose of this is to help with our efficiency at dismissal while being safe and accurate. Parent pick up continues to be in the rear of the building. Thank you for following this procedure.
Kindergarten Mid-Day Arrival/Dismissal
Kindergarten mid-day pick up and drop occurs in the front of the building.
Kindergarten regular day 8:45 – 11:30 (AM) & 12:45 – 3:30 (PM)
Kindergarten delayed opening 10:45 – 12:30 (AM) & 1:45 – 3:30 (PM)
Kindergarten early dismissal 8:45 – 10:00 (AM) & 11:15 – 12:30 (PM)
***Students should not arrive at WES before 8:20 AM, unless they are attending a music lesson or have a scheduled appointment. We cannot ensure proper supervision before 8:20.
Guidelines for Car Line (Arrival)
Please remember the following guidelines when dropping students off at school at Morning Car Line:
- Drop off needs to be quick, efficient and safe to avoid a back up.
- Drivers should stay in the car and have your children exit on the passenger side.
- The drop zone is along the curb area at the back of WES.
- Please do not talk on your cell phone.
- Please do not pass other cars.
- Please pull forward so those behind you can drop off.
Guidelines for Car Line (Dismissal)
- Please have your name large, legible and displayed prominently in your windshield.
- Drivers should stay in the car and we will help your child enter on the passenger side.
- Please pull forward to the sign at the top of the carpool line.
- Please be patient as we are doing our best to move the car line along as quickly as possible.
Car Line Volunteers
We need your help in ensuring a smooth car line drop off in the mornings for all of our kids! SIGN UP NOW for Car Line for the 2021-2022 school year. Please consider volunteering 30 minutes of your time (8:15 - 8:45 am) in the back loop of WES to be a carpool line greeter, keep the traffic flowing and our kids safe! It’s a fun way to start your day and you can sign-up for a single day, once a week or once a month — whatever time you have to offer makes a difference because we can’t provide an efficient, seamless morning drop off experience without your support. Moms — Dads — Grandparents — Neighbors — anyone can help so if you have a generous friend or family member looking for a volunteer opportunity please spread the word.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084fabaf2ea4f94-20212022
Mum Sale
The 5th Grade class is selling the biggest, fullest and most colorful mums to grace your garden or doorstep this fall! There are a variety of colors to choose from at pick-up.
You can purchase mums Order Here
COST: $8.00 per plant
**ORDER WITH PAYMENT BY: Friday, September 24th**
PICK UP DATE: Friday, October 1, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
PICK UP LOCATION: The playground behind WES
Directory Sales
The 2021-2022 WES Student Directory is now available to purchase on the WES PTO website www.weskidspto.com! This helpful resource is your connection to the WES community, with all of the important information in one place - including the school calendar of events, class lists, and contact information for teachers and families. In addition, all proceeds from each Student Directory purchase benefits the WES PTO! If you are interested in placing an order, print copies are available to purchase online for $10. Thank you for supporting the WES PTO!
Lunch Menu
Food Services (The Nutrition Group) / Menus
For the upcoming 2021-22 school year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education advised the District that the Summer Seamless Option (SSO) has been extended through June 2022, and we are pleased to share that we will continue our participation in the program! Effective Thursday, September 9th, the District will transition back to a similar style as last year with one free reimbursable breakfast and one free reimbursable lunch meal for each student. A reimbursable breakfast meal includes an entrée with a side of fruit, fruit juice and a milk. A reimbursable lunch meal includes an entrée, fruit, vegetable and milk. All cafeterias will eventually offer multiple entrée options this year as well as limited ala carte. Please be patient as you navigate through staffing and food supply shortages at this time. Students will need money on their accounts in order to purchase ala carte items. You can either put money into the account through My School Bucks (https://www.myschoolbucks.com/) or in-person via cash or check.
Menus can be accessed through the District website under the Food Services Department, or by visiting Nutrislice directly through the app or at https://wssd.nutrislice.com/.
Families with dietary concerns should contact Kaitlin Howell, Food Service Director, at khowell@wssd.org or by phone at 610-892-3470 ext. 2151.
Have a question? We are here to help!
Mrs. Zwitch , Executive Assistant to the Principal- jzwitch@wssd.org , 6108923470 ext. 4305
Mrs. Brown, Building Secretary, Attendance, - pbrown2@wssd.org , 6108923470 ext. 4306
Thank you,
Mr. Savage Principal
Wallingford Elementary
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August 25, 2021
Dear WES Families,
I hope this message finds you well rested and healthy. Can you believe we are only two weeks away from the 2021-2022 school year? Our buildings have been cleaned and detailed by our wonderful cleaning staff and we are very grateful for their and our custodian's hard work. Teachers will return on August 30th for professional development, training, goal setting and overall preparation for the start of school on Thursday September 9th.
This year our school theme is “Be Who You Were Made To Be” based on the book The World Needs Who You Were Made To Be by Joanna Gaines. Throughout the year we will talk about using our strengths to help the team.
An essential element of our WES community is our parents. This year we are pleased to welcome Mrs. Bernstein and Mrs. Greco as our PTO Co-Chairs. We look forward to a rewarding and positive year serving your children.
New Staff
This year we are pleased to welcome back Ms. Krista Sudall. She will be teaching on our 2nd grade team this year. I would also like to welcome Ms. Kate Moran, Mrs. Dawn Mason-Ovalle and Mrs. Ellen Bernard as Instructional Assistants.
Teacher assignments should be available via PowerSchool Parent Portal. My staff and I have spent a great deal of time and thought matching academic, social-emotional, gender balance and learning style to teaching style and classroom environment for all of our students. Though teachers have significant input into class rostering, finally decisions are made by the building principal.
We are excited to welcome your children to WES in a little over two weeks from now and look forward to a wonderful year.
At this time the Powerschool portal is open and you should be able to view your child’s teacher for the 21-22 school year. A listing of teachers and their classroom number is below for your reference. Case Managers for our students with special education support should be in contact next week with their families.
Here is how to access your child’s teacher assignment:
Go to the parent portal at wssd.powerschool.com/public, then click “Forms” and the assignment will be under the “Elementary Information” category.
While in PowerSchool please remember to also fill out the Back to School forms:
Dankanich 122
Sweeney 123
Amenta 130
Evangelist 128
Irey 133
Kaplan 131
Gaur 127
Hole 124
Miluski 129
Morris 126
Sudall 125
Fantozzi 211
Gallagher 213
Haebel 221
Scott 214
Berman 208
Brown 225
Knight 210
Schmid 209
Conahan 205
McGaffin 207
Scully 204
Smith 202
To access the documents listed below, please use the following link:
Mitigation Strategies
According to the WSSD Health and Safety plan students younger than 12 years of age will be required to wear a mask while on campus indoors. This same requirement applies to all staff as well.
Masks will not be required outdoors. Masking on District buses and vans is required by the Federal Order issued in January 2021.
Individuals who cannot wear a mask due to a medical condition, including those with issues that may impede breathing, a mental health condition, or disability or individuals for whom wearing a mask may create an unsafe condition to execute a task are exempt from wearing a face mask.
Lunch
As communicated by Dr. Marseille, WES will have an outdoor seating option during lunch. Our lunches are separated by grade level. This year we will rotate two classes outside while the other two or three classes are inside. This will allow additional distancing for students eating in the cafeteria. Each week classes will switch.
Lunch Menu
Food Services (The Nutrition Group) / Menus
Transportation
Transportation routes and information should be available via the parent portal. We recommend double checking the information close to the start of the school year in case last minute changes need to be made.
Attendance
The following links contain information about the daily attendance requirement for all students in the district.
Approved Family Trips/Educational Tours
- The student must be in good academic, disciplinary, and attendance standing.
- The parent/guardian must submit the Trip Pre Approval Request Form at least one week prior to the absence.
- The student's participation must be approved by the Building Principal one week in advance of the scheduled trip
- A trip form must be submitted for any days ta
You can access the pre approval form here: WSSD Trip Preapproval Form
Arrival/Dismissal
Dismissal during the first week of school will take a bit longer than typical weeks. This is because our main focus is to get all students to their scheduled destinations safely and accurately. Connected to this is an important reminder to please not park in the front of the school between 3:10-3:50 as we will be utilizing the area to transport students home, including stationing school buses there each day. The purpose of this is to help with our efficiency at dismissal while being safe and accurate. Parent pick up continues to be in the rear of the building. Thank you for following this procedure.
***Students should not arrive at WES before 8:20 AM, unless they are attending a music lesson or have a scheduled appointment. We cannot ensure proper supervision before 8:20.
Guidelines for Car Line (Arrival)
Please remember the following guidelines when dropping students off at school at Morning Car Line:
- Drop off needs to be quick, efficient and safe to avoid a back up.
- Drivers should stay in the car and have your children exit on the passenger side.
- The drop zone is along the curb area at the back of WES.
- Please do not talk on your cell phone.
- Please do not pass other cars.
- Please pull forward so those behind you can drop off.
Guidelines for Car Line (Dismissal)
- Please have your name large, legible and displayed prominently in your windshield.
- Drivers should stay in the car and we will help your child enter on the passenger side.
- Please pull forward to the sign at the top of the carpool line.
- Please be patient as we are doing our best to move the car line along as quickly as possible.
Guidelines for Walker Door Dismissal
WALKER EXIT DOORS
If your child will be walking home along Providence Road (the front of the school) please have them exit the building through the current walker door by the Music Rooms and Library, as seen below.
If your child will be walking home along the Kershaw Road side of the school (the back of the school) OR meeting guardians to walk down to the lower parking lot, please have them exit the building through the side gym door at the top of the ramp, as seen below.
Parents/guardians can meet students on the ramp by the playground.
Kindergarten Mid-Day Arrival/Dismissal
Kindergarten mid-day pick up and drop occurs in the front of the building.
Kindergarten regular day 8:45 – 11:30 (AM) & 12:45 – 3:30 (PM)
Kindergarten delayed opening 10:45 – 12:30 (AM) & 1:45 – 3:30 (PM)
Kindergarten early dismissal 8:45 – 10:00 (AM) & 11:15 – 12:30 (PM)
Breakfast/Lunch Information
Both breakfast and lunch will be available in the cafeteria beginning Thursday, September 9, 2021. During the 2021-2022 school year, the student lunch will be free. For information on My School Bucks, please visit this link: My School Bucks
Back to School Night will be on Tuesday, September 14.
At this time I anticipate BTSN will be virtual via Zoom. I also anticipate our visitor policy will be the same as last year with only “essential visitors” coming in. This means guest readers, parent helpers etc are not likely to happen at this time. There is a chance this could change as the year progresses.
East Possum Hollow Road - SideWalk Project
The Township will be installing a PennDOT-funded sidewalk on the train-track side of East Possum Hollow Road from Providence Road (Rte. 252) to the Wallingford Train Station. The project is expected to begin in mid-September, but we are awaiting final start and end dates from the contractor and PennDOT. During the project, East Possum Hollow Road will be one-way. Traffic will only be able to travel eastbound from Providence Road towards the train station/Kershaw Road. Traffic on Kershaw will be forced to turn right onto East Possum Hollow Road. We know this detour will be an inconvenience, but there will be many long-term benefits to safety and accessibility.
For Questions regarding the project please contact:
David Grady
Township Manager
Nether Providence Township
610-566-4516 x 216
Patti Diaferio
Director of Transportation
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Thank you,
Mr. Savage
Principal
Wallingford Elementary
