Stetser Weekly Parent Update

I would like to take this opportunity to SHOUT OUT the parents of our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade scholars. Because of YOUR support at home, we have a 100% completion rate for our ELA PSSAs 🎉

A reminder for upcoming testing this week:

Math: Monday 4/27 and Tuesday 4/28

Science (5th Grade only): Wednesday 4/29 and Thursday 4/30

Please be present and on time, testing begins promptly at 9:15 am.

April 20 - May 8: PSSA Testing Window for 3rd - 5th Grade (see below for more information)

April 29th: Design FC Showcase 4:00 - 6:00 pm (see below for more information)

May 21st: 3rd Grade Violin Concert @2:30 pm

May 28th: 5th Grade Ballroom Dancing Recital @2:45 pm

May 29th : 5th Grade Dance (see flyer below)

June 2nd: Field Day (Rain Date June 3rd)

June 10th: Promotion Ceremonies: Pre-K @ 9:30 am; Kindergarten @ 10:45, Fifth Grade @ 12:00 pm

PSSAs are coming up! Below is some important information:

SCHEDULE:

English Language Arts testing: Tuesday 4/21, Wednesday 4/22, and Thursday 4/23

Math: Monday 4/27 and Tuesday 4/28

Science (5th Grade only): Wednesday 4/29 and Thursday 4/30

Please be present and on time, testing begins promptly at 9:15 am.

Flyers and permission slips will go out this coming week.

Student Registration is Now Open

Great news! Registration is officially open for both the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year and the upcoming 2026–2027 school year for the Chester Upland School District.

Families may complete enrollment using PowerSchool Enrollment for:

• The remainder of the 2025–2026 school year

• The upcoming 2026–2027 school year

Parents of new students or families who have not yet completed registration can begin the process now.

The registration links can be found on our website under “Student Registration” at the top of the page or by visiting the link below:

● General Student Registration Page: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/for-families-students/student-registration

● Pre-K Registration Page: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/for-families-students/pre-k-counts

● STEM Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzcs0IZ5rOUim86e9WibPdCYFXpk5ylHTDxR_HE5q1C2QjMg/viewform

If you or any one listed as an emergency contact has updated contact information, please add it to this Google Form linked below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2PScYH9rSF7R1oN9bK3p4Rzjzc1sZ-_YvfTFKAcoftnE1bw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Stetser Gators are:

Respectful

Responsible

Caring

Safe

Students earn Gator Teeth for following school expectations.

Congratulations to our March Gators of the Month:

Ezra

Micaiah

Kamiyah

Adrian

Journii

Jabri

Xavier

Azalea

Tori

Endia

Skyla

Adrielys

Michael

Mercedes

Zaphir

Iyla May

Zuri

Skyla

Zoey

If your child misses more than 3 days in a row, a doctor's note is required. Please send in absence notes within 3 days of your child's absence so that they can be excused.

Parents/Guardians of Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade students,

Please send in a full change of clothes to keep in your child's backpack in case of accidents.

Parents - please send all up to date physicals and dental information to Nurse Perkins as you receive them from your health care professionals.

Please ensure that if your child requires the use of an inhaler that you are return the asthma action plan to Nurse Perkins.

Yearly Health Screenings are required and taking place:
● Annually (Grades K–12):
○ Growth Screening (Height and weight; BMI percentile calculated)
○ Vision Screening
○ Hearing Screenings: Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, 3, 7, and 11
○ Physical Examinations: Required in Kindergarten or 1st grade, Gr. 6, Gr. 11
○ Dental Examinations: Required in Kindergarten or 1st grade, Gr. 3, Gr. 7

The new edition of Clipper Connection (4/15/26) is linked below

https://app.smore.com/n/17v6w

Clippers' Athletic Calendar

https://chesterclippers.com/clippers-calender

Chester Upcoming Events:

Check out this link for all things happening in the near future.

Upland Upcoming Events:

Check out this link for all things happening in the near future.

Eddystone/Ridley Events:

Check out this link for all things happening in the near future.

Below are direction from www.chesteruplandsd.org:

• Volunteer Clearances

Legislation in Pennsylvania requires community members and parents to obtain clearances in order to volunteer in our schools. If you have previously submitted your clearances to the Human Resources office, they are good for five (5) years from the date of the clearance.

Governor Wolf has waived the fees associated with the Pennsylvania State Police—Criminal Background Check and the Child Abuse History Clearance. Since the FBI clearance is a federal program, those costs still remain; however, the district has decided to permit individuals who have resided in Pennsylvania continuously for ten years or more to sign a certification form that saves the volunteer the expense of the fee, ensures compliance with the law, and allows the district to maximize student safety.

Understanding that many community members will want to begin the process of securing clearances so that they are prepared for the start of the school year, we have provided several links and directions to assist you. Once you have obtained the requisite clearances, please bring them to the Human Resources office for the Chester Upland School District, located 1350 Edgmont Avenue, Chester PA 19013. Please be prepared to present a valid driver’s license or other photo identification. Our Human Resources Department will then add your name to the district list so that our educators can readily ensure that volunteers have the proper clearances.

Directions for Obtaining Clearances for Volunteers Who Have Resided in Pennsylvania Continuously for 10+ Years

1. Complete ACT 34—Pennsylvania State Police—Request for Criminal Record Check
2. Complete ACT 151—Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance—Online Application
3. Drop off paperwork at the Chester Upland School District Human Resource Office. Please be prepared to present a valid driver’s license or other photo identification.
4. Print and Complete this Volunteer Information and Certification Form.

Directions for Obtaining Clearances for Volunteers Who Have Resided in Pennsylvania for Less Than 10 Years

1. Complete ACT 34—Pennsylvania State Police—Request for Criminal Record Check
2. Complete ACT 151—Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance—Online Application
3. Complete Act 114—FBI Fingerprinting—To schedule your appointment, visit https://uenroll.identogo.com and enter Service Code 1KG6XN. You may also call 844-321-2101 to schedule an appointment
4. Complete ACT 114—FBI Fingerprinting
   Be certain to register under the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
5. Drop off paperwork at the Chester Upland School District Human Resources Office. Please be prepared to present a valid driver’s license or other photo identification.

Please use this link to view the daily breakfast and lunch menus

https://chesteruplandsd.nutrislice.com/menu/stetser

Just a note - we do not serve Peanut Butter - Sun butter is used.

If you need to update any of your contact information please email Ms. Jones in the main office at tjones@chesteruplandsd.org