Erdenheim Elementary

Dear Erdenheim Families:

We want to thank you for a great week! Special thanks to all of our family volunteers who participated in and supported the EEHSP Scholastic Book Fair. As always, this event is a great success! We also had a fantastic Picture Day, and we will share out information for picture make-up day soon, just in case your child missed it.

We hope you have a wonderful and restful weekend!

With Spartan PRIDE,

Mr. Speicher & Ms. Robinson

• Beginner Viola-Orchestra (3:30-4:30 PM)
• Science Explorers (3:30-4:30 PM)

Tuesday, October 13, 2026:

• Advanced Band (7:55-8:55 AM)
• Intermediate Chorus (7:55-8:55 AM)
• Advanced Orchestra (3:30-4:30 PM)
• GLAAM and Young KIngz (3:30-4:30)
• Chess Wizards (3:45-4:45 PM)

Wednesday, October 14, 2026:

• Advanced Chorus (7:55-8:55 AM)
• Beginner Chorus (3:30-4:30 PM)

• Speeder Kids (3:30-4:30 PM)

• Advanced Orchestra (7:55 AM-8:55 AM)

Click link for: 2026-2027 District Calendar

As I'm sure you all know as parents, kids continue to be very excited by squishy items like NeeDoh and similar things like squishy cubes, dumplings, and now peanuts. We're seeing these items causing challenges in school in a couple of ways. First, they can be a distraction with students playing with them at their desk during instruction. There have also been problems with students losing them, confusing their item for a friend's, or regretting a trade they made with a friend. Finally, depending on the type, they can also cause a mess if they break.

Moving forward, we are requesting that students do not bring items like this to school. If students have them, we will ask them to keep them in their backpacks during school and on bus rides just like we would with any other toy. The only limited exceptions would be students with a fidget accommodation in their IEP where parents and teachers agree a small squishy item is effective for students or as a special occasion class reward communicated directly by the homeroom teacher.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Additionally, we have received several reports that families are dropping off students in the staff parking lot and having them walk to the front of the building. Oftentimes, this prevents our staff members from accessing parking.

We appreciate everyone's commitment to dropping off students in a timely manner, and we thank you in advance for your support with ensuring a smooth morning arrival for all students.

Elementary Smartwatch & Cell Phone Use: Ensuring smartwatch and cell phone use at the Elementary Level is only occurring outside of the instructional day. Students are not to wear or use these devices in school. We will expect them (if brought to school) to remain in their personal backpacks until after school hours.

For families dropping off and picking up students in the carline, please remember that cars must enter from Paper Mill Road and come down Springfield Way and turn left into our upper parking lot. This will help to prevent congestion at the entrance of the upper parking lot. We appreciate everyone's efforts to help us keep carline running smoothly.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Book Fair a success! We appreciate all of your efforts to help make the Fair a great experience for the kids. Next up - Trunk or Treat! Tickets are still available and can be purchased in advance or on site the day of the event.

SAVE THE DATES:

TRUNK OR TREAT: Saturday, 10/17, 1:00-3:00pm at Erdenheim. Join us for trick or treating, games, snacks, and more! Our friendly Treat Monster thanks you for the treats you fed him this week! Help us “Feed the Monster” again next week with nut-free candy and non-candy treats so that he’ll be ready for Trunk or Treat.

PIZZA FUNDRAISER: Monday, November 2. Make dinner easy with our $10 Pizza Kit Fundraiser! Each kit includes everything you need for a fresh homemade pizza (dough, sauce, cheese, and flour). Orders can be placed from October 19 to October 28.

SPIRITWEAR FALL POP UP SALE: New Spirit Wear is coming soon! Don't miss our upcoming Fall Pop-Up Shop - the perfect chance to restock your gear and check off early holiday gifts! Orders will be available for pick up in late November.

GOT SNEAKERS: The collection box was full this week, thank you to everyone who donated sneakers! Our sneaker recycling program continues all school year, so keep dropping your old and worn sneakers in the GotSneakers collection box in the Erdenheim vestibule. Visit our website to learn more about our sneaker recycling initiative.

KEEP IN TOUCH: Join the EEHSP mailing list HERE & visit eehsp.org for all of our current happenings! Email communications@eehsp.org anytime with questions, ideas, and feedback!

The Office of Support Services is pleased to present our Fall 2026 Newsletter. This publication is your one stop shop for community services, district information, local food banks, mental health supports and so much more!

Click here for Support Services Fall Newsletter 2026

Our certified school nurses will conduct student screenings (height, weight, vision, and hearing) as mandated by Pennsylvania School Code. If you would like to opt your child out of the screening,

please contact your child’s school nurse.

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Email: er_attendance@sdst.org
Website: https://www.sdst.org/schools/erdenheim/index
Location: 500 Haws Lane, Flourtown, PA, USA
Phone: 215-233-6085
Twitter: @SDSTschools