Stonehurst Stories

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Stonehurst Hills Elementary School

7051 Ruskin Lane

Upper Darby, PA 19082

Principal: Desmond Chisholm

Assistant Principal: Azure Chesney

Welcome Back, Stonehurst!

I am so happy to welcome everyone back for another exciting school year! We have so many wonderful opportunities, activities, and learning experiences planned, and I look forward to all that we will accomplish together. Thank you for being such an important part of the Stonehurst community. Our school is stronger because of the students, families, and staff who make it such a special place to learn and grow. As we begin this new school year, remember: You can accomplish anything you set your mind to! Let’s make this a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, kindness, and fun.

Azure Chesney - Assistant Principal

Olivia Castro - Fourth Grade

Sierra Stretch - Fourth Grade

Ainsley George - Fifth Grade

Shannon Mcallister - Fifth Grade

Mary Gurnavage - Fifth Grade

Jennifer Wagner - Autistic Support

Amani Pinnock - Autistic Support

Anastasia LaBella - Reading Specialist

Catherine Long - Music

Welcome back, Stonehurst families!

We want your child to be successful in school and that means supporting and encouraging their whole development. While excelling in academic classes is important, children also need to learn how to take on challenges, make good decisions, manage strong emotions, and get along with others.

This year, I will be teaching Second Step Elementary, a research-based program designed to improve these skills and help children both in and out of school. See below for the topics we will cover throughout the year and more information about the program!

Mrs. Lyman (formerly Ms. DiFilippo), School Counselor

Welcome Back, Stonehurst! My name is Mrs. Sanders and I am the School Social Worker at Stonehurst. This is the Mental Health Monthly section of the newsletter. The goal of the section is to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and provide quick tips, information, and resources related to mental and behavioral health. I look forward to promoting and supporting the mental health of the Stonehurst community. Please remember that this content is for informational purposes only and she should not be considered a substitute for professional advice or consultation with mental health professionals. If you need help finding mental health professionals in your community, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. This month’s topic is ADHD.

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First and second graders read stories about book care and building a community of kindness. They sang the following Checkout Song:

I’m bringing one book home today

Home today, home today

I’m bringing one book home today

A book from the library

I’ll ask someone to read with me

Read with me, read with me

I’ll ask someone to read with me

A book from the library

I’ll turn the pages carefully

Carefully, carefully

I’ll turn the pages carefully

A book from the library

I’ll keep them clean and dry and safe

Dry and safe, dry and safe

I’ll keep them clean and dry and safe

A book from the library

In just one week, I’ll bring it back

Bring it back, bring it back

In just one week, I’ll bring it back

A book from the library

Third through fifth graders learned to access books in the library using Destiny Discover and call numbers. Students practiced using the ‘f’ and ‘j’ keys to position their fingers correctly for Type to Learn.

LIBRARY HOMEWORK: Please help your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders memorize their id numbers and passwords to sign into their Chromebooks.

In art class we started the year off by making portfolios! A portfolio is a type of folder where artists keep their artwork. Students personalized their portfolio covers with their names, different designs, and favorite colors. Each portfolio will stay in the classroom to collect and organize student projects throughout the year until it is ready to go home.

Additionally, the elements of art (color, line, shape, form, texture, value, and space) were introduced and reviewed. These elements are the tools that make up all forms of artwork and will be referenced in each project throughout the year.

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Our third graders had a great day learning about geography in Social Studies! Students created their own Earth models to explore the different features of our planet and build their understanding of geography. What a fun way to learn!

3rd day of 3rd Grade!!!

Mrs. Kraiza’s class made instant pudding for “Fun Friday”. They practiced reading, sequencing, following directions, measuring, counting, communication, problem-solving, and functional independence while following a recipe.

After learning about the National Park Service's annual Fat Bear Week competition, Mrs. Kraiza’s class celebrated by making bear cookies!

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• Send an email to shes-attendance@upperdarbysd.org
• Call the school @ 610-626-9111
• Send a note in with your child

*Please make sure you inform your child's teacher