3-15--26 Patriot Press

Dear Fort Families,

We are only two weeks away from spring break, and we are looking forward to some really fun upcoming events. This week we will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the cafeteria on March 17. Make sure all students wear green on Tuesday! We will also have our annual Spelling Bee on March 26, where we will crown a new FWES Spelling Bee champion.

Another reminder that we have half days on Tuesday and Wednesday for our spring teacher conferences. The school day will end at 12:15 p.m., so please make sure your child knows how they will be getting home each day.

Finally, spring break is just two weeks away. Schools will be closed the entire week of March 30, and we will also be off on Monday, April 6, for a staff in-service day.

Sincerely,

Mr. Mac
Fort Washington Elementary School
Principal
smcaleer@udsd.org

March 17 - Early dismissal - 12:15 p.m. Spring parent/teacher conferences

March 18 - Early dismissal - 12:15 p.m. Spring parent/teacher conferences

March 25 - Spring Picture Day

March 30 - April 6 - Spring Break - No school for students

Looking ahead, we want to make families aware of the schedule for the annual Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exams, which will be administered to students in grades 3-5. Additional guidance to support students in preparing for the PSSA will be shared prior to the testing. At the elementary level, the PSSA schedule is as follows.

English Language Arts | April 20 - 22

Math | April 27 - 28

Science (Grade 5 only) | April 30 - May 1

If you are planning to attend classroom parties or events, or to chaperone (including with your own child) on a field trip, Tier I clearances are required. Clearances are valid for five years. You can find more details via the button below.

Upper Dublin School District is offering two Summer STEM Camp sessions for students in grades K–5, held July 6–9 and July 13–16. Each week features a unique theme and hands-on, inquiry-based learning infused with the Design Thinking Process—encouraging students to innovate, design, create, problem-solve, and collaborate around real-world applications.Cost: $100 per one-week session or $200 for both weeks.

The Upper Dublin Education Foundation’s Music in Our Schools Concerts on March 24 (Vocal) and March 26 (Orchestra) will feature more than 500 Upper Dublin students in all levels of musical instruction -- elementary, middle, and high school -- performing on the same stage and culminating in a spectacular grand finale! This musical celebration benefits all district music programs.

Celebrating imagination, skill, and innovation, the UDHS Computer Science Showcase gives students a stage to share their projects, games, and ideas with the community. Join us Thursday, March 26 at UDHS to explore student work, try coding activities, and celebrate outstanding projects during the awards ceremony. This event is sponsored by the Upper Dublin Education Foundation.

Spring conferences will be held March 17–18 and are optional for all students. Teachers will reach out by Monday, March 2, if a conference is recommended, and families may also request a conference beginning March 9. Conferences can be scheduled in person or virtually.

Upper Dublin School District is now accepting new student registrations for the 2026-2027 school year. Please visit our registration page for eligibility information, required documents, registration tutorial, before and after care information, and to access our registration portal, Infinite Campus.

A reminder that all students can enjoy a free breakfast in our cafeterias each morning. Selections vary by day and include warm, whole grain-rich mains, fresh fruit, 100% fruit juice, and locally-sourced milk. It’s a great way to start the day energized and ready to learn. View our menus to see what’s for breakfast!

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