Stonehurst Hills Weekly, 9/16

Good evening, Stonehurst Hills families:

First, we would like to thank all of the parents and families who came out for Back to School Night. We truly appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedules to meet with your child's teacher, learn more about their school day, and discuss ways we can work together to support your child. Your partnership is an important part of our students' success, and we are grateful for your continued support.

As we finish up our third week of school, our students have been working hard to learn and practice various classroom and schoolwide procedures that will help them have a successful year. Establishing these routines early helps our students understand expectations and feel confident as they navigate their school day.

Over the past two weeks, our students have also been completing various benchmark assessments. These assessments provide our teachers with valuable information about where our students are academically, including their strengths and areas where they may need additional support.

This information will prove extremely useful as our teachers plan lessons, differentiate instruction, and provide targeted support throughout the school year. Our goal is to use this information to make informed instructional decisions and ensure that we are meeting the individual needs of every student.

Thank you again for your partnership and for helping us make Stonehurst Hills a safe, caring, and nurturing learning environment for all of our students!

Warm regards,

Mr. Chisholm

Principal

Stonehurst Hills Elementary School

Updating Contact Information: Please make sure we have your most up-to-date contact information. This allows us to communicate timely information during the summer. You can update your information by contacting the main office at (610) 626-9111 or emailing our school secretary, Faith Whaley, at fwhaley@upperdarbysd.org.

9/23: Student of the Month Assembly (9:15 - 9:45 4th/5th; 9:50 - 10:10 for 1st/2nd/3rd)

9/24: PICTURE DAY

9/29: Coffee with the Superintendent in the Library (8:15 - 9:05 a.m)

10/21: Home and School Meeting (5:30 – 6:30pm)

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 17, from 5:00–6:30 PM for an evening of fun, games, and quality time together. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Stonehurst families and enjoy our school community. We hope you and your family can join us for a fun-filled evening at Stonehurst Hills!

Please take a moment to review the District’s Homework Plan to ensure that your child is completing their regularly scheduled homework assignments. Consistent completion of homework helps reinforce classroom learning and supports your child’s academic success.

The letter explains that because the school is federally funded under Title I, parents have the right to request information about teachers’ and paraprofessionals’ qualifications, as well as details about required student assessments and opting-out procedures.

At Stonehurst Hills Elementary, we take bullying seriously and are committed to providing a safe, caring, and nurturing learning environment for all students.

Our district has a bullying policy that outlines how concerns involving bullying are addressed and the steps we take to support the students involved. We encourage all families to review the attached letter so you are familiar with our approach and understand how we respond when bullying concerns are reported.

Please keep your information up to date in the Home Access Center (HAC). HAC provides access to grades and academic progress, attendance records, schedule information, and other student information.

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

Every school day matters. Regular attendance helps students stay connected to their teachers, classmates, and learning, while also building the habits they need for success in school and beyond. Establishing consistent morning and evening routines, planning ahead for appointments, and communicating with your child’s school when challenges arise can make a meaningful difference in student attendance.

Together, we can help every student be present, engaged, and ready to learn—because every day counts!

The Upper Darby School District is making memorial bricks from the former Delaware County

Memorial Hospital available to original donors or their families. A link is provided to view

the list of original donors, and a Google Form is provided to request a brick. Requests

will be collected through September 11, 2026. Individuals will be contacted when their

bricks are available for pickup, and the pickup deadline has been extended. After

September 11, individuals who believe they or a family member donated a brick should

contact the Upper Darby Historical Society at udhist soc@gmail.com or 610-924-0222.

D.M. Kelly Masonry, LLC will remove the bricks and provide them to requestors at no

charge.

Each year emergency cards are distributed to families so that our families can update information, add emergency contacts, etc. Emergency cards are due back to the school by September 11th. If you need to remove an emergency contact from your child's list, please do this through the Home Access Center (HAC). If you need assistance accessing HAC, please contact your child's principal.

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Dear District Families,

We know how important it is for families to plan ahead, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do just that. We are pleased to announce that the 2026-2027 Master Calendar is now available on our district website (https://upperdarbysdorg.finalsite.com/calendar2)!

We encourage you to take a few moments to also explore the following resources, which have been designed with your family's planning needs in mind:

• Year-At-a-Glance 2026-27 – A quick, visual overview of the entire school year, perfect for mapping out vacations, appointments, and family commitments at a glance.

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1779998646/upperdarbysdorg/oim1us78n5e17hnqmxv4/OnePageCalendar2026-27.pdf

Summary of Calendar 2026-27 – A detailed breakdown of key dates, including the first and last days of school, holidays, breaks, and important district events.

• https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1780061466/upperdarbysdorg/zyhikh3jzmh0r7zhmmsb/SummaryofCalendar2026-27_1.pdf

These resources are available now on our district website and ready for you to download and share with your family.

We understand that the school calendar is the backbone of your family's yearly planning. From scheduling family trips to coordinating childcare and work schedules, having this information early gives you the time you need to plan with confidence. That is exactly why we wanted to get these resources into your hands now — so you can make the most of the months ahead.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. We look forward to a wonderful 2026-2027 school year together!

Warm regards,

Aaronda Q. Beauford, M.Ed.

Director of Communications

Families can reference Policy 206 – Attachment: Street List (Beginning with the 2026–27 School Year), which identifies the neighborhood school for all addresses within the district. This document is available in BoardDocs at this link.

In addition, families may find it helpful to review the “Reconfiguration of Schools 2026–27” presentation from the September 23, 2025 school board committee meeting. Slide 38 highlights the online address lookup tool that will be available for family use beginning May 2026.