5-10--26 Patriot Press

Dear Fort Families,

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Fort mothers! I hope you all enjoyed your special day and the beautiful weather.

As we move into the final month of school, I would like to reiterate the importance of safety and following our morning arrival and afternoon dismissal procedures.

To help keep all students safe and reduce congestion during arrival and dismissal, all families must follow the required school procedures at all times. Below are a few key reminders. We also ask that you review the full procedures linked below.

UPPER PARKING LOT: Vehicles must turn right upon entering the FWES parking lot to access the car loop.

LOWER PARKING LOT: Vehicles must enter the lower drop-off/pick-up zone from Highland Avenue.

BUS LOOP: The bus loop is reserved for buses and authorized transportation vehicles only.

Please refer to the picture below for a visual of morning and afternoon carpool drop-off procedures.

Sincerely,

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

Wednesday, May 13 - Orchestra Concert - 7 p.m. (gym)

Thursday, May 14 - Band and Chorus Concert - 7 p.m. (gym)

Friday, May 22 - Field Day - 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. (Field of Dreams and baseball fields on Highland Ave.)

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is returning to the FWES Library the week of May 18! It’s the perfect time for students to grab the latest bestsellers and stock up on summer reading. Check out our school’s digital flyer, set up an eWallet for your student, or shop online by visiting our Book Fair homepage. We are also looking for volunteers (sign up here) to help at the registers and assist our young shoppers.

• Student Shopping: All week long during library classes.

• Family Night: Join us May 18 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.

BUTTONS:

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.

The Keystone Scholars Program is a statewide initiative that provides a $100 scholarship for every child born to a Pennsylvania family beginning in 2019 to support future postsecondary education expenses. Families may use these funds between ages 18–29 for technical programs, college, apprenticeships, and credentialing opportunities.

We are excited to host our district’s Celebration of Cultures on Monday, May 11, an evening to share traditions, connect, and celebrate our diverse community. We invite students, families, and staff to participate as table hosts and showcase their heritage. Hosts can facilitate a table in many ways, including sharing traditional foods, displaying artifacts, or leading hands-on activities like crafts or dance. For more details, view the flyer linked below and register by April 17.

Join us at Sandy Run Middle School for the sixth grade production of Annie Jr.! With her trademark optimism, Annie reminds us that “the sun will come out tomorrow." Come support our student performers as they bring this beloved classic to life!

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.

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