Bancroft Community Newsletter

Dear Bancroft Families,

What an incredible privilege it is to join the Bancroft Elementary community as your new principal! Over the last month, I've been struck by the warmth and dedication that defines this special place. In talking and learning alongside building and district educators, hearing stories from families and staff, and just walking around the Bancroft campus, it is clear that this is a caring and dedicated community.

As we prepare for the joy of seeing our building filled with the energy of learning, the excitement of discovery, and the sounds of children exploring concepts and ideas, I would like to share that I believe education is truly a collaborative process. The partnership between home and school allows us to create an environment where our students feel valued, heard, and continue to develop the curiosity and confidence they need to succeed.

I'm honored to build upon the strong traditions established here while working alongside you to write the next chapter of Bancroft's story.

Sincerely,

Gerry Weinhardt

We’re excited to invite you and your incoming students to Sneak-a-Peek on Thursday, August 21st from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at Bancroft Elementary School!

During your visit, you and your child will have the opportunity to:

• Meet your child’s teacher

• Explore the classroom environment

• Connect with other students and families

As you know, Sneak-a-Peek is a wonderful opportunity to see some familiar faces and get excited for the year ahead. We hope to see you there!

Click here to access the supply list page on the district's website. This website will provide you with all of the grade-specific materials we are asking your child to come to school with this year.

• First Grade/Primer Grado
• Second Grade/Segundo Grado
• Third Grade/Tercer Grado
• Fourth Grade/Cuarto Grado
• Fifth Grade/Quinto Grado

As a reminder, optional supplies help your child's classroom, but are 100% optional. Please contact us if you have any challenges with purchasing supplies.

Hello Bancroft Families! My name is Celene Zavala, and I’m the Administrative Assistant to our Principal, Dr. Weinhardt. I hope you’re all enjoying a fun and relaxing summer! I’m so excited to welcome everyone back for a wonderful new school year!!

If you ever have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact me at czavalaluna@kcsd.org or 610-925-5711 and I’ll be happy to assist you.

I look forward to working with you and your children this year and helping make it a positive and successful experience for everyone!

Hola familias de Bancroft! Me llamo Celene Zavala y soy la asistente administrativa de nuestro director, Dr. Weinhardt. Espero que estén disfrutando su verano. ¡Me emociona mucho darles la bienvenida a todos a un nuevo año escolar!

Si tienen algunas preguntas o necesitan ayuda, no duden en contactarme. Pueden escribirme a czavalaluna@kcsd.org o por teléfono al 610-925-5711 y con gusto les ayudare.

¡Espero trabajar con ustedes y sus hijos este año y contribuir a que sea una experiencia positiva y exitosa para todos!

Attendance & Office Assistant

Hi, I am so excited to welcome everyone back for a new school year! As your attendance clerk, I’m here to assist with any attendance-related questions or concerns. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at bceattendance@kcsd.org. I am also able to help with other school-related matters if you need support.

Encargada de Asistencia / Asistente de Oficina

Hola, ¡Estoy emocionada por este nuevo comienzo de año escolar! Soy la encargada de asistencia y estoy aquí para ayudarte con cualquier pregunta o inquietud relacionada con la asistencia. No dudes en contactarme a través de nuestro correo electrónico de asistencia: bceattendance@kcsd.org para cualquier asunto relacionado. También estoy disponible para apoyarte con otros asuntos relacionados con la escuela.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! We are so excited for another amazing year here at Bancroft! The start of the school year can bring some apprehension as we make the transition from a more flexible summer schedule to the school year. Here are some tips and tricks to help the school year get off to a great start!

Visual Schedule: Create a visual schedule so that your child knows exactly what they need to do each morning.

Plan Ahead: Do as much as you can the night before. Lay out clothes, pack lunches, and organize backpacks.

Stay Calm and Hold the Boundary: Acknowledge the feeling and hold the boundary. “I know it feels hard to go to school some mornings. I am here for you and we still need to get dressed. Would you like me to stay in your room while you get dressed or give you some space?”

Set a “No Screen Time” Policy”: Screen use can be difficult for a child to separate from. Institute a screen free morning policy to eliminate this added stressor from your morning routine.

Zoom Out: Help your child understand the difference between the first day, the first week and the first month. The first day is always the hardest and each day and each week will get easier.

Keep the Fun Going: Plan at least one fun activity for the first week of school - this doesn’t have to be big, just something for your child to look forward to at the end of their first week of school.

Sneak a Peak: Meet your child’s teacher, take a tour of the classroom and help your child have a little more predictability on the first day of school. A reminder that Sneak a Peak is on August 21st at 2:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Emma Termini, NCC

School Counselor

etermini@kcsd.org

610-925-571

Our summer mailing was mailed on Thursday, August 7th. It includes everything you need to get ready for the first day of school! The mailing will include,

• A Welcome to Bancroft letter

• An All About Your Teacher letter
• An Attendance Information handout
• A postcard with a QR code and important information
  

• A bus tag with pick-up and drop-off times (1st and 2nd Graders only)

We're excited to welcome parent volunteers as valued partners here at Bancroft Elementary! Your involvement makes a meaningful difference in our school community. To ensure the safety of all our children, we do require all volunteers to complete three background clearances,

• PA State Criminal Record Check
• Federal Criminal Background Check
• Child Abuse History clearance.

Click here to find out more information or access and upload the necessary documents. Please do not send any clearances to the school as all clearances must be submitted on the district website. Thank you for your willingness to be part of the Bancroft family!

• August 7th - Principal Meet and Greet from 3:00-4:00pm @ KHS
• August 7th - Summer mailing sent
• August 7th - Skyward goes live
• August 25th - First day of school
• August 29th - No school for students and staff. Offices open
• September 1st - District closed
• September 10th - Back to School Night 6:00pm
• September 23rd - Picture Day
• September 26th - Bancroft Jog-a-Thon
• September 26th - KHS Homecoming Parade 6:00pm - All Kennett schools participate
  
• October 2nd - In-Service Day - No school for students
• October 20th - No school for students and staff. Offices open

Bancroft Elementary School

Location: 181 Bancroft Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: (610) 925-5711

Website: https://be.kcsd.org/