Dragons' Dish

Dear Allenwood Families,

As we step into November, a month that reminds us to reflect on gratitude, I want to take a moment to express how thankful I am for our Allenwood community. The dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our students, and the unwavering support from our families make this school a truly special place. Thank you for all you do to make Allenwood a warm, welcoming, and thriving learning environment.

Please take note of the following schedule updates for this month:

School Closed:

• Thursday, November 6

• Friday, November 7

Parent-Teacher Conferences:

• Day Conferences: November 20, 21, and 25

• Evening Conference: November 24

All conference days are half days for students, with a 1:15 PM dismissal. Please plan accordingly for student pick-up.

Allenwood is committed to improving student attendance and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed. To support this goal, students who achieve perfect attendance each month will be recognized with a Perfect Attendance Certificate at the end of that month. We encourage all families to make consistent, on-time attendance a priority.

As part of our ongoing superintendent search process, we are seeking feedback from our school community. Your voice is essential in helping us identify the qualities and priorities that matter most in our next superintendent. Later in this newsletter, you will find a link to the survey — please take a moment to complete it, because your voice matters!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Wishing you a November filled with gratitude, joy, and meaningful moments.

Sincerely,

James Sterenczak
Principal

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with events and activities all year. This section will share district celebrations, announcements, and ways our school community can honor this historic milestone.

Thank you Mrs. Cimino and the tireless PTG Board for a year full of enriching and

fun experiences. Please consider being an active member of the Allenwood PTG.

It's time to start planning for the 2026-2027 school year! Please take note of the upcoming registration dates for our youngest students:

• Kindergarten Registration: Monday, February 2, 2026
• Preschool Registration: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Children are registered in their neighborhood schools in the order that completed registrations are received. Please be advised in the event that grade-level capacity is reached, incoming students may be assigned to another WTPS elementary school.

Registration Questions?

Do you have questions or need assistance with the registration process? Please follow this link to the district website or contact Kerrin McGowan, our District Registrar, with all your questions and inquiries.

• Email: kmcgowan@wallpublicschools.org
• Phone: 732-556-2658

If your family is experiencing economic challenges or homelessness, visit the McKinney Vento webpage for essential information and guidance on available resources.

District Homeless Education Liaison

Tiffany Steiner
tsteiner@wallpublicschools.org
732.556.2647