The Weekly Update 4/3/2026

Tawanka has a storied history of promoting acceptance and awareness of the autistic community. Please keep an eye out for a flyer about t-shirts that will be sold over the next couple weeks. The proceeds are used as a donation to local foundation who work directly with Autistic populations.

All families should review and update their information in the Home Access Center (HAC) by FRIDAY, APRIL 17. See the pdf below for more information.

The Title I Program Annual Review and Planning Survey is part of our annual review of Title I programs at both the school and district levels and will also help guide planning for the 2026–2027 school year. Your input is important and will be reviewed to help guide decisions and improvements for the 2026–2027 school year. Please complete this survey by April 30, 2026(opens in new tab). As a thank you for your participation, you may choose to enter a drawing for prizes in Section 10. Winners will be selected after the survey closes.

For questions about your child’s school, please contact your child’s school principal.

For questions about the District’s Title I program, please contact Lauren Steflik (lsteflik@neshaminy.org).

Tawanka's First Literacy Fair was a success! Many families came out for an evening of reading, performing, creating, and fun. We look forward to making next year's Literacy Fair even better!

The champion of Tawanka's 2026 Tournament of Books is...... Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson. This nonfiction book shares facts about fish and other animals in a humorous way, all pointing to why fish can't be trusted. Check out this awesome story, read by Tawanka's own Mr. P(opens in new tab)

Sick season is here! We want to help keep our students, families, and staff healthy! The best way to stop germs from spreading is by practicing good habits every day.

• Please remember to:

  • Wash hands often with soap and water

  • Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow

  • Avoid touching your face

  • Stay home if you are feeling sick

By working together and practicing these preventative measures, we can help keep our school a healthy and happy place to learn. Thank you for your support in keeping everyone safe!

We are also entering broken season. If your child has a broken or damaged appendage and requires an exemption from Phys Ed or Recess, please send in a note to the nurse!

Please email calexis@neshaminy.org; ddisandro@neshaminy.org or kmccellan@neshaminy.org call with any questions or concerns 215-809-6316 school fax 215-809-6353

Mrs. McFadden's class, Mrs. Rogbeer's class, and Mrs. Rothman's class met the Easter Bunny today!

Students in Mrs. Mannherz's class laminated wood during Science. This is part of their study about wood.

Mrs. Piccinetti and Mrs. Banks' Kindergarten classes wore mismatched/bright socks today to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (March 21st).

Why socks? People with Down Syndrome have an extra 21st chromosome that looks like bold and bright socks under a microscope!

The students in Mrs. Wendling's class were excited to share personal narrative books that they wrote. They read to Mrs. Geers and Mrs. Mannherz's kindergarten classes, who were amazing listeners.

Mrs. Blaydon's student, Valeria brought in a special treat on April Fool's Day!

Avyaan Vyas & Lucas Kholodov are Mrs. Blaydon's my path March madness winners! Nice job boys for passing as many lessons as you could for the entire month of March!

Ms. Rukstele's Class went on an egg hunt for math problems. What a fun way to hop into spring break!

Mrs. Woltemate's 4th graders are exploring how solar energy works by using solar panels to turn on a motor as a part of their science program!

We've made it to the Tawanka Bowl Championship! The Jets will play the Jaguars for the Championship!

Math Challenge is a program we participate in where students see how they can do on different types and levels of math problems. Run by the AE Teacher, Mrs. Morecz.

Feel free to explore with your kids!

Math Challenge Link - Neshaminy Elementary Schools(opens in new tab)

Students are learning about patterns and form

Tawanka students are testing their balance, coordination and endurance on the Ninja Obstacle Course for the next 2 weeks!

Our 4th grade orchestra has been practicing hard!

The next meeting of the PTO is April 8th at 7:00 at Tawanka. Please consider joining us to find out about exciting events going on here at Tawanka.

SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED ON.......

• Spring Break - 4/2, 4/3, 4/6