2-8--26 Patriot Press

Dear Fort Families,

I hope everyone is staying warm during the arctic weather we are experiencing! This past week at Fort Washington we had two major events that brought our entire school community together.

Our first event was our school-wide PBIS Town Meeting on Thursday, which focused on safety. Teachers performed skits, we discussed ways to make safe decisions at school, and the entire school enjoyed a fun freeze dance. Thank you to our PBIS team for organizing such an amazing event.

We ended the week with our annual 1st Grade Valentine’s performance. Our first graders sang for the entire school in the morning and again in the afternoon for family members. I always say this event is the peak of cuteness, and for those who attended, I know you can attest to that! A special shout-out to our rock star music teacher, Ms. Tessari, who worked tirelessly to ensure the students were ready.

As we move into the second half of the school year, I’d like to share a few important reminders. School begins at 8:50 a.m. and ends at 3:50 p.m. Please make every effort to have your children arrive on time in the morning and to be prompt for afternoon pick-up.

We are also still seeing parents using the bus lane during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. This presents a significant safety concern. We will be placing a sign at the entrance to remind families to proceed to the carpool lane. We kindly ask that all families follow our established drop-off and pick-up procedures to help keep everyone safe.

I hope everyone enjoys the Super Bowl this evening. It may feel a little different than last year, but I hope you’re still able to enjoy it.

Sincerely,

Mr. Mac
Fort Washington Elementary School
Principal
smcaleer@udsd.org

Kindness Spirit Week (Feb. 9–13)

Monday, 2/9 – Wear your favorite team shirt
Tuesday, 2/10 – Wear a mismatched outfit
Wednesday, 2/11 – Tie-dye Day
Thursday, 2/12 – Comfy Clothes Day – 100th Day of School
Friday, 2/13 – Wear pink or red

Monday, 2/16 – No School for Students – Presidents’ Day
Tuesday, 2/17 – No School for Students – Teacher In-Service Day
Wednesday, 2/18 – Family Code Night, 6:30–7:55 p.m. (FWES Library)

Discover the fun of computer programming side-by-side with your child at the Fort Washington Family Code Night on Wednesday, February 18! Parents and students team up to solve puzzles and explore the foundations of coding. Register soon—spaces fill quickly!

If you are planning to attend classroom parties or events, or to chaperone (including with your own child) on a field trip, Tier I clearances are required. Clearances are valid for five years. You can find more details via the button below.

Upper Dublin School District is now accepting new student registrations for the 2026-2027 school year. Please visit our registration page for eligibility information, required documents, registration tutorial, before and after care information, and to access our registration portal, Infinite Campus.

The Upper Dublin High School Theatre Department is proud to present HELLO DOLLY! — our Spring Musical, March 5–7 at the UDHS Performing Arts Center! Follow the hilarious and heartwarming adventures of Dolly Levi as she plays matchmaker, sparks romance, and brings unforgettable showstopping numbers like “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and “Hello, Dolly!”

From January 1 through March 31, the GIANT Company invites customers to round up at the register in support of their Feeding School Kids program. The GIANT Company will directly support customers’ generosity by matching all donations up to $100,000. Proceeds from this program have supported ongoing improvements to the UDSD Food Services Program.

Join us on Wednesday, February 11 at 7PM for the Honors Orchestra Concert in the Sandy Run Middle School Auditorium. Featuring music of Mozart, Handel, and show music from Wicked, among other highlights, performed by musicians in Grades 4-8 from across our district schools.

A reminder that all students can enjoy a free breakfast in our cafeterias each morning. Selections vary by day and include warm, whole grain-rich mains, fresh fruit, 100% fruit juice, and locally-sourced milk. It’s a great way to start the day energized and ready to learn. View our menus to see what’s for breakfast!

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