The Chipmunk Chat
May 4-8
May 4-8- Staff Appreciation Week
May 12- Spring Band Concert 7:00 pm
May 15- PTO Carnival 6-8 pm
May 25- Memorial Day- School Closed
May 28- MGES Chorus Concert 7:00 pm
🌼Spring Allergy Season: A Message from the Health Office 🌼
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!
PTO PRESS NEWSLETTER
Click here to see this week’s edition of the PTO Press.
- Two weeks until the Spring Carnival! Register today to save!
- We still need parent volunteers during the carnival. Sign up at the link in the Press.
Before & After School Programming
Our district is currently evaluating before- and after-care programs in our schools. We invite all K–5 families to complete a brief, anonymous survey by May 4 to share their childcare needs and interest in programming; feedback will help guide future offerings.
Share a Note for Employee Appreciation Week
The theme of UDSD’s upcoming Employee Appreciation Week is Growing Greatness. We are proud to recognize all members of our Cardinal team for their dedication to supporting student growth and helping every learner reach their potential. To share your appreciation, we invite all members of our school community to print and cut out the leaf design (linked below), write a note of gratitude, and deliver it during the week of May 4–8.
Join Us for the Celebration of Cultures
We are excited to host our district’s Celebration of Cultures on Monday, May 11 at 5:30PM in the UDHS Cafeteria. This is a special evening to share traditions, connect, and celebrate the diversity of our community. Join us to enjoy traditional foods, cultural displays, and/or hands-on activities like crafts or dance, all facilitated by UDSD students, staff, and families.
UD Medals Celebration
Join us in honoring all of the recipients at the 42nd Annual Upper Dublin Medals program on Wednesday, May 20. Presented by Upper Dublin Township, the Upper Dublin School District, and the Upper Dublin Education Foundation, this inspiring evening brings us together to celebrate exceptional members of our community.
Keystone Scholar
The Keystone Scholars Program is a statewide initiative that provides a $100 scholarship for every child born to a Pennsylvania family beginning in 2019 to support future postsecondary education expenses. Families may use these funds between ages 18–29 for technical programs, college, apprenticeships, and credentialing opportunities.