The Chipmunk Chat

Dear MGES Families,

We have recently become aware of concerns involving online interactions among students, including instances of unkind behavior in group chats that are beginning to carry over into the school day. While many of these interactions occur outside of school hours, they can have a direct impact on students’ well-being and the learning environment.

We ask for your partnership in reinforcing expectations for respectful and responsible online behavior. Please take time to regularly check and review your child’s devices, including text messages, apps, and group chats. Ongoing conversations at home about digital citizenship, empathy, and appropriate communication are essential.

Families also have access to Securly, which can help monitor activity on school-issued Chromebooks and provide additional oversight. Utilizing these tools, along with consistent supervision, can help ensure students are using technology safely and appropriately.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a positive, respectful school community. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Attention 3rd, 4th and 5th grade families:

Students will be taking the English Language Arts PSSA test next week April 20-22. Please reach out to your child's teacher, as well as MGESattendance@udsd.org if they have an upcoming appointment (AM) that may occur during the PSSA testing dates. If students arrive to school during the testing window, they will remain in the main office until their classroom is completed testing.

Best regards,
Mr. Perez

April 20-22- PSSA ELA Grades 3-5

April 27-28- PSSA Math Grades 3-5

April 30-May 1- PSSA Science (5th grade only)

Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Donuts with Grownups event this week! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces connecting as part of our Maple Glen community. Events like these remind us how important the partnership between home and school is in supporting our students’ growth and success. A special thank you to our amazing PTO for organizing and helping run this event—we truly appreciate your time, effort, and continued support!

Last week, our Girls on the Run participants completed their practice 5k, running 10 laps around our school grounds for a total of 3.1 miles!

Interested in supporting Girls on the Run or completing a local 5k this May? Register for the Girls on the Run 5k Saturday, May 9th in the Fort Washington Business Park on Virginia Drive.

Spring is here, and so are seasonal allergies for our chipmunks! Sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion can make school days more challenging.

Here are some helpful tips for home:
• Keep windows closed
• Wash hands/face after outdoor play
• Change clothes after being outside
• Shower before bed

We appreciate your help in keeping students comfortable and ready to learn! Remind your child to troubleshoot itchy eyes by not rubbing at their eyes, washing their hands, and even using easy remedies like a wet paper towel. Red itchy eyes especially are the biggest challenge for our youngest chipmunks.

If your child struggles with allergies, consider checking in with your healthcare provider about management options. Please do your best to remember to administer any allergy medications at home to keep your child the most comfortable at school.

Medications at School:
If your child needs medication during the school day, please contact the Health Office before sending anything in. Do NOT send in medication to school unless you have reviewed the situation first with the nurse.

Required paperwork for in-school medication (over-the-counter or prescription):
• Medication Dispensing Form (linked below)
• Physician’s order/prescription

Medication will not be administered in school without the required paperwork.

Medication Dispensing Form (1).pdf

We've got this, Chipmunks!

Click here to see this week’s edition of the PTO Press all about our SPRING CARNIVAL!

• We still need volunteers! Please sign up if you can help.
• Carnival Volunteers

Join us on Thursday, April 30 for the annual Allied & Performing Arts Show. Take a walk through the lobby and hallways of the Upper Dublin High School Performing Arts Center, transformed into a gallery featuring artwork by students in grades 4–12 from across the district. Food trucks will also be on site if you’d like to enjoy dinner.

Join Superintendent Dr. Laurie Smith and Director of Technology Colleen Yenser for an informative, interactive session on the role of artificial intelligence in education. The discussion will cover responsible AI use by students, ways AI can support learning, and the district’s approach to developing policies for safe and effective classroom integration.

The Upper Dublin Theatre Department proudly presents its Children’s Theatre production of "Tea for Two" on Saturday, May 2. There are two opportunities: 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM. This event will feature a host of characters you know and love, from princesses to monsters! There will be performances, as well as interactive activities such as coloring, planting, and learning proper manners while you have lemonade, iced tea, and cookies! Costumes for little ones are encouraged for photo opportunities with our characters!

Greenfield Youth Film Festival

Wednesday, April 22

AAPI Stories Exhibit Opening Reception

Saturday, May 2

UDJFA Jewish American Heritage Month Event | Registration

Monday, May 4

UDAC Youth Splash & Dash

Sunday, May 17

YMCA Family Triathlon

Sunday, June 21

Basketball Clinic for Grades 3-8

June 22-25

UDPD Cop Camp

August 24-28

**Disclaimer Statement: The information provided in the segment above is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of any specific individual or organization. We offer this platform as a resource for community organizations but cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the details provided.