Chestnutwold Phoenix

Greetings Chestnutwold Families,

It was a beautiful week with lots of sunshine and warm temperatures! Our school grounds are in full bloom and colorful thanks to our Roots and Shoots club! Last weekend, our students shared their many talents in the variety show (see video below). Today, our 4th graders had a chance to soar on their field trip to iFly.

Reminders for the week of 4/20:

- Monday 4/20 -Typical school day

- Tuesday 4/21 - PSSAs begin for grades 3, 4, and 5 with ELA - Please try to make sure your child has enough rest, eats breakfast, and gets to school on time to avoid needing to do a makeup test. See a special breakfast incentive below. We will keep a positive and light approach to the testing with our students, so you can also reinforce this at home.

- Wednesday 4/22 - Thursday 4/23 - ELA PSSAs

- Thursday 4/23 is also Take Your Child to Work Day - if you plan to take your child to work, please complete the Educational Travel From and submit to Ms. Moss in the office prior to Thursday.

This Smore includes information about the following:

• Upcoming Events
• Content from the Week
• Wizard of Oz Tickets

• Resources for Families

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Ashley Leach, Principal

Libby Foster, Assistant Principal

04.21 - 4.24: ELA PSSA (Grades 3-5)

04.22 - Earth Day

04.28 - 05.01: Math PSSA (Grades 3-5)

04.29 - Evening of the Arts 6:00-8:00pm

05.05 - 05.06: Science PSSA (Grade 5)

05.07 - 05.08: PSSA Makeups (Grades 3-5)

05.04 - 05.08: Teacher Appreciation Week

05.06: PTO Meeting @ 7:00PM

05.08 - 05.09: 5th Grade Musical

05.11: 4th/5th Grade Instrumental Performance for Families @ 9:00am in CW Gym

05.13 - Field Day / 05.14 - Rain Date

05.18: District Track Meet @ HHS (4th-5th grades) - 2:45pm start time

05.19: Teacher In-Service - No School for Students

05.20: District Track Meet rain date - 2:45pm start time

05.22: Early Dismissal @ 11:50 AM (1st-5th), PMK Attends

05.25: NO SCHOOL

05.27: 5th Grade Unity Day

05.28: 5th Grade Unity Day Rain Date

On April 25th, Haverford High School Drama Club is hosting our first annual Discover Drama Community Day from 10-1, featuring family-friendly stations and refreshments for all kids to learn about live performance, technical theater, and so much more!

Click the Chestnutwold Year at a Glance Calendar bar below for access to the full calendar of events throughout the year.

Our WIZARD OF OZ show will be here before we know it!

The public sale for The Wizard Of Oz tickets starts on 4/6/26 and continues through 5/9/26.

Please use this link to purchase tickets:

WIZARD OF OZ TICKETS LINK

Click on "Buy Tickets" at the top of the homepage.

Type in "Chestnutwold" to find an organization.

Choose THE WIZARD OF OZ.

It is general admission, first come, first serve.

May 8th 2 PM school show - no tickets for sale

May 8th 7PM show - 400 tickets available for sale

May 9th 2PM show - 400 tickets available for sale

May 9th 6PM show - 400 tickets available for sale

Adults (over 12): $10

Children (under 12): $8

Seniors (65+): $7

CW Staff and Students: $7

Before and After Care

Diabetes Fact Sheet and Información sobre diabetes tipo 1

FERPA Notification

CHIP Flyer

Policy Reminders

Attendance - pre-approved educational travel, Policy 204 , administrative regulations.

Exemption From Instruction Policy (Policy 105.2)

McKinney Vento Act for Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Since 2023, the District has required verification of continued residency in the township and confirmation of contact information for fifth (5th) and eighth (8th) grade students who plan to attend Haverford Middle School and Haverford High School in September 2026.

In accordance with Board policy #200, Enrollment of Students, the District requires each student’s residency to be verified by parents/guardians or other adults with whom the student resides prior to June 30, 2026.

Starting March 1, 2026, families can submit their verification documents through their PowerSchool parent account (PowerSchool Parent Accounts).

Each student verification requires two (2) acceptable documents, as outlined in the policy, current and in their entirety, with the address and name(s) clearly indicated. Examples of acceptable documents include:

• Current Mortgage Statement
• Current Real Estate Tax Bill (2026)
• Current and Fully Signed Lease Agreement
• Deed
• Current Utility Bill (e.g., PECO, Aqua, etc.)
• PennDOT Identification Card
• Settlement Statement
• Current Credit Card Bill

Documentation submitted by families will be reviewed for authenticity and accuracy from March through June. Once your child’s documents have been verified, confirmation will be communicated through your PowerSchool parent/guardian account.

Completing the Residency Verification Form in PowerSchool

If you do not plan to return in September 2026, please notify the District.

If you encounter a problem during the process, we are happy to assist you. Please contact ITHelpDesk@haverfordsd.net.

Sincerely,
David Parker
Pupil Services Supervisor

The Twilight Run is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Haverford Township School District Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that funds grants to students and teachers in our district for innovative educational initiatives. In the last twenty years, the foundation has provided over 200 grants totaling more than $500,000 to Haverford schools and your support is critical to our mission. Register to run, volunteer to make the event run smoothly, or become a sponsor. Any support is appreciated!

The event includes a 5K run or walk as well as a 1-mile elementary challenge starting at 4:45pm on April 18th. Special prize for the elementary school with the most registrants before the end of spring break, and the school with the most students registered by race day gets to bring home the coveted challenge trophy!

We hope to see you there!

Opportunities may arise this school year where you will be able to visit your child's classroom. Make sure to have your background checks and clearances completed and turned into the main office for you to attend these special events.

For those who wish to be a School Volunteer, state law now requires the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record (Act 34), Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) and FBI Federal Criminal History Record check, and they are updated every five (5) years in order to continue as a volunteer. Original forms must be brought to the office of the school where you will volunteer and they will be forwarded to the District‘s central administrative offices for review.

There is now an alternative to the FBI check if you have resided in Pennsylvania for the last ten years. Please see below for the link to the Affidavit you need to submit.

• The process can be initiated online and produces clearances quickly. Please follow the links below for each of the three (3) clearances.

  1. The Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Check (Act 34) can be done online with almost immediate confirmation. Volunteers are no longer required to pay a fee after July 25, 2015.

  • Go to https://epatch.pa.gov and click on “New Volunteer Record Check” and follow the instructions. At the end of the process, please print the certification form as proof of submission.

  2. The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) can be completed online for the quickest result.

  • Go to https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS You will create a login for your Keystone ID#. This includes a combination of letters and numbers you create for yourself. A credit card is required for the $10 processing fee.

  3. The FBI Federal Criminal History Record requires a 2-step process including online registration and fingerprinting taken digitally at a registered site. However, if you have been a Pennsylvania resident for the past ten (10) years, and have not been convicted of enumerated offenses, you may submit the Affidavit at this link, in lieu of the FBI fingerprinting check.

  • Go to https://uenroll.identogo.com/ to register. There is a fee for this clearance which includes an automatically mailed unofficial copy of the results to the applicant. The volunteer code is 1KG6ZJ
  • Once you have registered, proceed to an approved fingerprinting site to be digitally fingerprinted.
  • Please bring all clearance documentation in a sealed envelope with your name to the school office for review by central administration.

  If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Sheron Brown-Greene, Human Resources Office at 610-853-5900 ext.7000.

Upon completion, please be sure to print out confirmation / receipt; clearances should be submitted to Ms. Moss in the main office. Submissions can also be sent electronically to Ms. Moss @ vmoss@haverfordsd.net.

We appreciate your understanding of our shared priority to ensure a safe school environment for our students and this requirement is one of the ways we achieve that. Your child's Homeroom Helper(s) will communicate to you regarding how to confirm your attendance for the parties, so please follow those directions, but also note that it is the responsibility of the caregiver to confirm that we have your clearances on file. If you are unsure, please contact Ms. Moss at vmoss@haverfordsd.net.

Calling All Amazing Community Members!

Volunteer Opportunity for Lunch and Recess Supervision

To sign up or inquire about this opportunity, click HERE or the Signup Genius button on the right. Your commitment, no matter how big or small, will make a significant difference in our school community.

Thank you for considering this valuable opportunity to contribute to our students' well-being and growth. Together, we can continue to create a positive and enriching environment at Chestnutwold. Please note that all volunteers must have up-to-date clearances on file with the district prior to your volunteering time. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact Ronnie Moss at 610-853-5900 ext 8000.

Art In The Classroom (AITC) is a program organized by the PTO that allows parents and guardians the opportunity to engage with their child’s class to teach an enrichment art lesson. Parent and guardian volunteers visit their child’s classroom 2-3 times during the school year to introduce students to a particular artist, movement, style, medium or piece of artwork (ideally integrating with the class curriculum) and leading students in a hands-on art project related to the lesson.

The allotted time for the lesson and art project is usually 30-45 minutes. Dates and times of the lesson are determined by the volunteer(s) and the classroom teacher together.

NO EXPERIENCE OR EXPERTISE REQUIRED!

8:35 a.m. - 1st Bell (students may enter the building, unpack, and prepare for the day)

8:45 a.m. - 2nd Bell (learning begins)

3:30 p.m. - Dismissal

Kindergarten:

AM: 8:45 AM – 11:25 AM

PM: 12:50 PM – 3:30 PM

Classroom instruction begins promptly at 8:45 AM. All children begin the school day with Morning Meeting, and it is a favorite part of the school day! We value every minute of the school day with our students!

Location: 630 Loraine Street, Ardmore, Pa 19003

Website: https://chestnutwold.haverford.k12.pa.us/

Main Office:

Ms. Ronnie Moss, Secretary

610-853-5900 x8000

vmoss@haverfordsd.net

Ms. Megan Greene, Office Assistant

610-853-5900 x8002

mmgreene@haverfordsd.net

Ms. Ashley Leach, Principal

610-853-5900 x8500

aleach@haverfordsd.net

Ms. Libby Foster, Assistant Principal

610-853-5900 x8550

efoster@haverfordsd.net