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October 7, 2024
Dear WES Families,
Welcome to week 7 of the school year! I hope you enjoyed some of the beautiful fall weather this past weekend! Last weekend, some of our students got to experience a step into fall, as our 1st graders took a trip to Ramsey’s Farm and 2nd graders took an excursion to the Tyler Arboretum. Both were filled with some magnificent autumn colors, and some fun learning, and fall activities outside of the classroom!
On October 16th of this month, students in grades 3 to 12 will have their first opportunity of the year to complete the social emotional check-in survey using the Panorama platform. Students in grades K-2 will complete a paper/pencil form during their October guidance lesson. School counselors and our Office of Student Services reviews these surveys in the fall and spring, prioritizing where students need additional supports. To read more about the district’s initiative and prioritization of student mental health and wellness, please check out the letter from our Office of Student Services attached here: Panorama Survey Letter Link
This afternoon we completed our first successful safety lockdown drill, and just like our first fire drill in September, it was done flawlessly and the students performed exceptionally well. We prepped the students earlier in the day and reviewed expectations, and the expedience to which the building was locked down and quiet was very quick. As per best practice, our own district protocol, and the requirements of the state, we will practice this drill periodically through the year.
Go Phillies!
Mr. Stephen Krall
Acting Principal
Wallingford Elementary
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
October 8 - PTO Meeting, 6:00pm
October 10 - PTO Movie Night, 7:00pm (rescheduled)
October 11 - Apple Crunch Day
October 22 - WES Night at Swarthmore Pizza (PTO fundraiser)
October 26 - Pancake Breakfast & Halloween Carnival
October 31 - Halloween Parade, 2:00pm & Class Parties (throughout the day)
November 5 - NO SCHOOL (Election Day)
November 6 - WES Veterans Day Assembly (3rd grade)
Office of Student Services Programming
Click here to register for one or all of these events!
WES Halloween Parade - Thursday, October 31 at 2pm
We are excited to welcome families to this year’s WES Halloween Parade! Weather permitting, the parade will be held outside on Tuesday, October 31 at 2:00 pm. Classes will parade around the back parking lot area. Families are invited to view the parade along the outdoor route.
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.
PM kindergartners will parade at 2:00 pm and AM kindergartners will parade at 9:30am. Specifics about the parade schedule for kindergartners will be sent home with students.
We are crossing our fingers for good weather and looking forward to a fun parade!
Parent Information Night 24-25 Schedule
Please join us via Microsoft Teams at 6pm for our monthly Life Skills Training Parent Program. This parenting program is a drug and alcohol prevention program in conjunction with our Botvin Guidance Curriculum for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students in the elementary schools. The parent program provides parenting skills and an understanding of what the children are being taught at school to help prevent drug use and risky behaviors. Please see attached flyer for the program schedule for 24-25.
Guidance Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter to see what your child learned with Mrs. Schwam during the third guidance cycle of the year. Your child will have guidance during the 10/8 to 10/11 library period.
Important Reminder: Supervision Guidelines for Football Games
As we prepare for our upcoming football games, we want to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Please note the following guidelines for elementary and middle school students attending the games:
- All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire game.
- Students are expected to stay with their parents/guardians and watch the game from the stands. Overflow seating is available on the visitors side.
- For safety reasons, students will not be allowed to roam the stadium or surrounding areas during the event.
- No Horseplay, no balls, no running or throwing objects.
Your support in following these guidelines helps us ensure a safe environment for all attendees. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the games! Good luck Panthers!
Transportation
Questions about bussing schedules and transportation should be directed to chighfield@wssd.org and pdiaferio@wssd.org or 610-892-3470, ext. 1701 or 1702.
Food Services Information
The Weekly Lunch Menu for WES is available on the Nutrislice website. Please note, menus may still be subject to change based on supply and staffing changes. Please refer to the Food Services page of the WSSD website for more information on:
Please feel free to reach out to Kate Rittler, Director of Food and Nutrition, with any questions! krittler@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 2151
Apple Crunch Day is Friday, October 11!
Apple Crunch Day is quickly approaching and there are slots remaining for volunteers to slice apples as well as join the tasting fun in the following classrooms: Ms. Amenta, Ms. Hole, Ms. Scully and both PM Kindergarten classes. Please consider signing up if you are available to help! Note: All volunteers need valid clearances on file with the district. Please do not sign up unless you already have submitted your clearances. Thank you.
On Friday, October 11th, WES will celebrate Apple Crunch Day to commemorate the beginning of fall with healthy eating traditions! Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to participate in an apple tasting with a variety of apples from a local orchard. Following the tasting, each class will vote on their favorite type of apple to find WES’ favorite apple of 2024! It’s a fun and exciting day for all, but we can’t do it without help from our WES families! We need apple slicers to pre-slice apples as well as classroom volunteers to deliver apples and join in the fun. Please consider signing up with the link below to help the day’s success! Remember, clearances are required. Please do not sign up if you do not have valid clearances on file with the district.
Volunteering at WES
In preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, we are urging parents/guardians to complete the process for clearances if you have not already done so. Clearances are mandatory, are good for 5 years, and are kept at the district level. You will not be permitted to volunteer without valid clearances on file with the district.
- Volunteer clearances are required for anyone volunteering to work with our students or be present in our school; whether that is in school, on a field trip, or at an athletic event/practice, etc. Essentially, everyone who is volunteering with our students or in a school is required to obtain volunteer clearances. This includes but is not limited to adults who regularly volunteer but are under the supervision of a staff member.
- There are two required clearances (Child Abuse Clearance and PA State Police Criminal Background Check) and a form (Volunteer Registration and Disclosure Form) which must be completed. Clearances are free. The only cost is for the FBI fingerprinting which is only required if you have not lived in PA for the last 10 consecutive years.
- Clearances must be submitted via the form above. We can no longer accept clearances emailed or dropped off directly to the building.
- Volunteer clearances are good for 5 years from the date of issue.
- Information about how to obtain clearances and how to submit them are available on the district's website, here: https://pa50010985.schoolwires.net/domain/389
PTO Movie Night - Thursday, October 10, 2024 (rescheduled)
Please join us for the annual WES outdoor movie night! We will be watching the movie The Lego Movie together at the school on a big screen on Thursday, October 10th at 7:00. We plan to open for families at 6:30 p.m., with the movie starting at 7:00 p.m. Please remember to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on, and don't forget your favorite snacks! This is a free event for the entire family. An RSVP isn't necessary, but it helps us get a crowd estimate, so please sign up here. Questions? Please contact movie night co-chairs Mike Sheehan or Nichole Dobo.
Swarthmore Pizza Night - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
WES Night at Swarthmore Pizza is a perfect answer to your busy fall schedules! Eat in, take out, or order delivery from Swarthmore Pizza on Tuesday, October 22nd between 4pm and 9pm. A portion of the proceeds goes back to support our school - be sure to mention WES Night!
Halloween Carnival
You're invited to the12th Annual WES Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 26th from 9am-12pm! Have a spooktacular time with Trunk-or-Treating, our Haunted Hallway, Pumpkin Decorating, Carnival Games, Photo Booth, Cake Walk, Sensory Room, Raffle Baskets, Prizes and so much more! Costumes are encouraged! Wristband admission is $10/child or $25/family (3 children or more). Adults are free! Find more details and pre-order your wristbands and raffle tickets here. Questions? Please contact Jessica Diamond.
Cake Walk & Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed
We need your help to make the Halloween Carnival a wickedly wonderful time! Please consider signing up here to donate baked goods (homemade or store-bought) for the Cake Walk - the sweet & spooky WES version of musical chairs! Families can also sign up here to host a spot for Trunk-or-Treat or to provide candy and trinket donations. Thank you so much for your support!
5th Grade Families Sign Up
Calling ALL 5th Grade Families! The WES Halloween Carnival is one of the most fun events of the year, and it's also the biggest fundraiser for our 5th Grade Class - supporting activities throughout the year including field trips and graduation. We need lots of help from our 5th graders and their families to make this event a spooky success! Please consider signing up here to volunteer your time - and to be a part of this special 5th Grade tradition!
WES Student Directory
Digital access to the WES Student Directory is included with the purchase of a print copy. Please look for an invitation from Directory Spot, which will be sent to the email(s) provided when you purchased your WES Student Directory. Print copies are in production and will be sent home with your child once published. Thank you for supporting the WES PTO!
Car Line
Please take a look at the Car Line Sign Up Genius for the 2024-2025 school year.
We're back for another year of asking for your help in providing a warm welcome in the morning and ensuring a safe and smooth car line drop-off for all of our kids. Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers over the past few years. We couldn’t have done it without you! 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 Ted Benzing.
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
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September 30, 2024
Dear WES Families,
Welcome to week 6 of the school year!
As we enter the month of October this week, we see the leaves changing colors, mums adorning our porches and walkways, and cooler temperatures providing some relief from the heat of August and September. It is a beautiful time of year, and a clear reminder of all of the change and transition that takes place through a given year: important things to be reminded of as parents and educators!
A big THANK YOU for such strong attendance and support on our Back to School Night last Thursday! Our teachers were excited and are ready for this school year to unfold with that last milestone accomplished. We hope that you found the evening informative and exciting as we get into the thick of our academic year.
Our PTO Bike Bus was rescheduled for this morning, and was a great success! It was great to see so many students and family members cycling to school, reinforcing habits of healthy living. Make sure to reinforce with your young ones to always wear a helmet while riding; it’s good advice for all, but required by the state for riders 12 and under. Here are some other Bike Safety tips and laws from PA’s Department of Transportation site.
Remember, this is a short week for students, as there is No School on Thursday, October 3rd for the recognition of Rosh Hashanah, and No School on Friday, October 4th for Teacher In-service. Enjoy the long weekend break, and we will be back at it again next Monday!
Mr. Stephen Krall
Acting Principal
Wallingford Elementary
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
September 30 - PTO Bike Bus Kick-off (rescheduled due to Weather)
October 3 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - HOLIDAY
October 4 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher In-Service Day
October 8 - PTO Meeting, 6:00pm
October 10 - PTO Movie Night, 7:00pm (rescheduled)
October 11 - Apple Crunch Day
October 22 - WES Night at Swarthmore Pizza (PTO fundraiser)
October 26 - Pancake Breakfast & Halloween Carnival
October 31 - Halloween Parade & Class Parties
Parent Information Night 24-25 Schedule
Please join us via Microsoft Teams at 6pm for our monthly Life Skills Training Parent Program. This parenting program is a drug and alcohol prevention program in conjunction with our Botvin Guidance Curriculum for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students in the elementary schools. The parent program provides parenting skills and an understanding of what the children are being taught at school to help prevent drug use and risky behaviors. Please see attached flyer for the program schedule for 24-25.
Important Reminder: Supervision Guidelines for Football Games
As we prepare for our upcoming football games, we want to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Please note the following guidelines for elementary and middle school students attending the games:
- All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire game.
- Students are expected to stay with their parents/guardians and watch the game from the stands. Overflow seating is available on the visitors side.
- For safety reasons, students will not be allowed to roam the stadium or surrounding areas during the event.
- No Horseplay, no balls, no running or throwing objects.
Your support in following these guidelines helps us ensure a safe environment for all attendees. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the games! Good luck Panthers!
Transportation
Questions about bussing schedules and transportation should be directed to chighfield@wssd.org and pdiaferio@wssd.org or 610-892-3470, ext. 1701 or 1702.
Food Services Information
The Weekly Lunch Menu for WES is available on the Nutrislice website. Please note, menus may still be subject to change based on supply and staffing changes.
Please refer to the Food Services page of the WSSD website for more information on:
Please feel free to reach out to Kate Rittler, Director of Food and Nutrition, with any questions! krittler@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 2151
Apple Crunch Day is Friday, October 11!
On Friday, October 11, WES will celebrate Apple Crunch Day to commemorate the beginning of fall with healthy eating traditions! Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to participate in an apple tasting with a variety of apples from a local orchard. Following the tasting, each class will vote on their favorite type of apple to find WES’ favorite apple of 2024! It’s a fun and exciting day for all, but we can’t do it without help from our WES families! We need apple slicers to pre-slice apples as well as classroom volunteers to deliver apples and join in the fun. Please consider signing up to help the day’s success! Note: All volunteers need valid clearances on file with the district. Please do not sign up unless you already have submitted your clearances. Thank you.
Volunteering at WES
In preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, we are urging parents/guardians to complete the process for clearances if you have not already done so. Clearances are mandatory, are good for 5 years, and are kept at the district level. You will not be permitted to volunteer without valid clearances on file with the district.
- Volunteer clearances are required for anyone volunteering to work with our students or be present in our school; whether that is in school, on a field trip, or at an athletic event/practice, etc. Essentially, everyone who is volunteering with our students or in a school is required to obtain volunteer clearances. This includes but is not limited to adults who regularly volunteer but are under the supervision of a staff member.
- There are two required clearances (Child Abuse Clearance and PA State Police Criminal Background Check) and a form (Volunteer Registration and Disclosure Form) which must be completed. Clearances are free. The only cost is for the FBI fingerprinting which is only required if you have not lived in PA for the last 10 consecutive years.
- Clearances must be submitted via the form above. We can no longer accept clearances emailed or dropped off directly to the building.
- Volunteer clearances are good for 5 years from the date of issue.
- Information about how to obtain clearances and how to submit them are available on the district's website, here: https://pa50010985.schoolwires.net/domain/389
WES Spirit Wear
The WES online Spirit Wear store is open! Show your Rusty pride and sport some WES graphic tees, cozy hoodies and hats. The store is open from September 23rd - October 6th and all proceeds go to the WES PTO! PS. The Kindergarten tee and WES Cares shirts are also available for those who still need them! Please contact Kristina Dechter or Suzanna Seltzer with any questions.
PTO Movie Night - Thursday, October 10, 2024 (rescheduled)
Please join us for the annual WES outdoor movie night! We will be watching the movie The Lego Movie together at the school on a big screen on Thursday, October 10th at 7:00pm. We plan to open for families at 6:30 p.m., with the movie starting at 7:00 p.m. Please remember to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on, and don't forget your favorite snacks! This is a free event for the entire family. An RSVP isn't necessary, but it helps us get a crowd estimate, so please sign up here. Questions? Please contact movie night co-chairs Mike Sheehan or Nichole Dobo.
Halloween Carnival
Save the Date for the 12th Annual WES Halloween Carnival Fundraiser on Saturday, October 26th from 9am-12pm! It will be a spooktacular morning filled with a Haunted Hallway, Pumpkin Decorating, Carnival Games, Cake Walk, Photo Booth, Sensory Room, Trunk-or-Treat, Raffle Baskets, Prizes, and so much more. Look for more details next week! Questions? Please contact Jessica Diamond.
WES Student Directory
Visit the Student Directory website here to pre-order your print and digital copy of the 2024-25 Student Directory. 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. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for the WES PTO!
Car Line
Please take a look at the Car Line Sign Up Genius for the 2024-2025 school year.
We're back for another year of asking for your help in providing a warm welcome in the morning and ensuring a safe and smooth car line drop-off for all of our kids. Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers over the past few years. We couldn’t have done it without you! 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 Ted Benzing.
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
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September 23, 2024
Dear WES Families,
Welcome to week 5 of the school year! This is a big week for our school, with School Picture Day, Back to School Night, the PTO Mum Sale Pickup, the rain date for the Bike Bus, and Movie Night. What more can we pack in!?!
Back to School Night is an exciting evening, with an opportunity to get a peek into the day to day events, schedule, and experience of your children. Our teachers are excited and we look forward to seeing you on Thursday evening. The detailed Back to School Night schedule is listed below under the Important Upcoming Dates section. Due to the limitations with our on site parking, families are strongly encouraged to walk (if feasible), carpool with others, seek a drop off/pick up scenario from a family member or friend, and park across the street. Please be cautious while exiting the building, while in the parking lot, and while crossing the street. We look forward to seeing you Thursday evening!
The first few weeks have provided us the opportunity to craft an informative welcome back message, highlighting some key aspects of our school and building. Please take a few moments to check it out here: WES! Welcome Back to School video
Have a great first week of fall and see you on Thursday!
Mr. Stephen Krall
Acting Principal
Wallingford Elementary
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
September 25 - PTO Bike Bus Kick-off (Rescheduled Due to Weather)
September 26 - School Picture Day
September 26 - Back to School Night, see detailed schedule below
September 26 - PTO Mum Sale Pick-up
September 27- PTO Movie Night, 7:00pm
October 3 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - HOLIDAY
October 4 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher In-Service Day
October 8 - PTO Meeting, 6:00pm
Back to School Night Schedule
Back to School Night will be on Thursday, September 26. Please see below for the schedule for the evening:
Session 1: AM Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades
- 6:10-6:30 – Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers and Support Teachers available to meet parents in Library
- 6:30-6:55 – Principal Meeting in Multi Purpose Room (MPR)
- 6:55-7:00 – Move to Homeroom
- 7:00-7:30 – Classroom Visitations (AM-K,1, 2)
Session 2: PM Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades
- 6:50-7:10 – Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers and Support Teachers available to meet parents in Library
- 7:10-7:35 – Principal Meeting in Multi Purpose Room (MPR)
- 7:35-7:40 – Move to Homeroom
- 7:40-8:10 – Classroom Visitations (PM-K,3,4, 5)
Congratulations WSSD Art Teachers!
For the third year in a row, WSSD has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community. Districts receiving this endorsement demonstrate the importance of their visual arts programs with:
- Rigorous and Inclusive Programs: Arts programs demonstrate rigor using standards-based curricula taught at every level by highly qualified and certified art educators.
- Highly Accessible Programs: Art programs are offered to all students at every level of education with a sustainable budget for the visual arts.
- Highly Visible Programs: Schools and districts identify their programmatic accomplishments, curriculum for all levels, art staff, mission statements, and arts events using their school websites and social media.
Huge congratulations to Mrs. Ryan and all of our WSSD Art Teachers on this well-deserved recognition and accomplishment!
Guidance Newsletter
Read the latest newsletter to see what your child learned with Mrs. Schwam during the second guidance cycle of the year. Your child had guidance during the 9/18 to 9/23 library period.
Important Reminder: Supervision Guidelines for Football Games
As we prepare for our upcoming football games, we want to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Please note the following guidelines for elementary and middle school students attending the games:
- All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire game.
- Students are expected to stay with their parents/guardians and watch the game from the stands. Overflow seating is available on the visitors side.
- For safety reasons, students will not be allowed to roam the stadium or surrounding areas during the event.
- No Horseplay, no balls, no running or throwing objects.
Your support in following these guidelines helps us ensure a safe environment for all attendees. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the games! Good luck Panthers!
Transportation
Questions about bussing schedules and transportation should be directed to chighfield@wssd.org and pdiaferio@wssd.org or 610-892-3470, ext. 1701 or 1702.
Food Services Information
Starting September 17, look out for featured local produce each week with our Farm to Fork program. Look for the farm to fork symbol on our menus to see when we will be featuring local produce! We finish our farm to fork program with a Harvest Feast in November.
The Weekly Lunch Menu for WES is available on the Nutrislice website. Please note, menus may still be subject to change based on supply and staffing changes.
Please refer to the Food Services page of the WSSD website for more information on:
Please feel free to reach out to Kate Rittler, Director of Food and Nutrition, with any questions! krittler@wssd.org, 610-892-3470 ext. 2151
Apple Crunch Day is Friday, October 11!
On Friday, October 11, WES will celebrate Apple Crunch Day to commemorate the beginning of fall with healthy eating traditions! Throughout the day, students will
have the opportunity to participate in an apple tasting with a variety of apples from a local orchard. Following the tasting, each class will vote on their favorite type of apple to find WES’ favorite apple of 2024! It’s a fun and exciting day for all, but we can’t do it without help from our WES families!
We need apple slicers to pre-slice apples as well as classroom volunteers to deliver apples and join in the fun. Please consider signing up to help the day’s success! Note: All volunteers need valid clearances on file with the district. Please do not sign up unless you already have submitted your clearances. Thank you.
Volunteering at WES
In preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, we are urging parents/guardians to complete the process for clearances if you have not already done so. Clearances are mandatory, are good for 5 years, and are kept at the district level. You will not be permitted to volunteer without valid clearances on file with the district.
- Volunteer clearances are required for anyone volunteering to work with our students or be present in our school; whether that is in school, on a field trip, or at an athletic event/practice, etc. Essentially, everyone who is volunteering with our students or in a school is required to obtain volunteer clearances. This includes but is not limited to adults who regularly volunteer but are under the supervision of a staff member.
- There are two required clearances (Child Abuse Clearance and PA State Police Criminal Background Check) and a form (Volunteer Registration and Disclosure Form) which must be completed. Clearances are free. The only cost is for the FBI fingerprinting which is only required if you have not lived in PA for the last 10 consecutive years.
- Clearances must be submitted via the form above. We can no longer accept clearances emailed or dropped off directly to the building.
- Volunteer clearances are good for 5 years from the date of issue.
- Information about how to obtain clearances and how to submit them are available on the district's website, here: https://pa50010985.schoolwires.net/domain/389
WES Spirit Wear
The WES online Spirit Wear store is open! Show your Rusty pride and sport some WES graphic tees, cozy hoodies and hats. The store is open from September 23 - October 6 and all proceeds go to the WES PTO! PS. The Kindergarten tee and WES Cares shirts are also available for those who still need them! Please contact Kristina Dechter or Suzanna Seltzer with any questions.
Bike Bus Kick Off - NEW DATE - September 25!
Due to the rainy forecast we will postpone the bike bus to Wednesday, September 25. Please join us for a group ride that gives kids a safer way to bike to school. Check out the detailed route information here.*** Please note - we ask that each child or sibling group be accompanied by an adult. To connect with your neighborhood group, contact Amanda Hemmer if you live near Beatty Road, Wisteria or Winding Lane, Meg Stine for Grandview or Plush Mill Road, Erin Stancill for Rose Valley/Moylan, Vanessa Thomas for the Country Club area and Martroy/Sykes and Laura Bruce for South Media/Wallingford Ave. Departure times will be finalized within neighborhood groups. *If you would like to participate in biking or walking to school without completing the full route, please meet at the Helen Kate Furness Library parking lot between 8 and 8:15am. At 8:15 everyone will walk or bike together to WES. This year we will have very special guests - WES teachers and staff walking with us for the final leg to WES!
Mum Sale Pick-Up
Pre-purchased mums in a variety of colors will be available for pick-up this Thursday, September 26 from 4-6pm on the soccer field next to the WES Library. Any plants not picked up or sold will be donated to WES and planted by the PTO Grounds & Greens Committee. A limited quantity will be available to purchase for $10 each. Thank you for supporting the WES 5th Grade Class! Please contact Jessica Diamond with any questions.
PTO Movie Night - Friday, September 27
Please join us for the annual WES outdoor movie night! We will be watching the movie The Lego Movie together at the school on a big screen on Friday, September 27. We plan to open for families at 6:30 p.m., with the movie starting at 7:00 p.m. Please remember to bring a blanket or chairs to sit on, and don't forget your favorite snacks! This is a free event for the entire family. An RSVP isn't necessary, but it helps us get a crowd estimate, so please sign up here. Questions? Please contact movie night co-chairs Mike Sheehan or Nichole Dobo.
WES Student Directory
Visit the Student Directory website here to pre-order your print and digital copy of the 2024-25 Student Directory. 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. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for the WES PTO!
Car Line
Please take a look at the Car Line Sign Up Genius for the 2024-2025 school year. We're back for another year of asking for your help in providing a warm welcome in the morning and ensuring a safe and smooth car line drop-off for all of our kids. Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers over the past few years. We couldn’t have done it without you! For anyone not familiar, Car Line Volunteers help in the back loop at WES from 8:15-8:45am each morning, keeping the traffic flowing and assisting the kids with their backpacks and car doors. Please contact Ted Benzing.
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
