Aronimink Elementary School
Aronimink Wednesday Folder Information, 10/7/26
Tomorrow Night!!
Join us with Dr. McGarry at the October 8th Home & School Meeting
In Person in the Library and Virtual too!
Aronimink School Calendar/Letter Day Schedule
Aronimink Breakfast & Lunch Menus
October
🎵 Music Notes from Mr. LaBonde 🎵
Reminders for new INSTRUMENT players:
If you filled out the GoogleForm to register your child for lessons, you still must complete your instrument rental with Zeswitz Music (zeswitzmusic.com/rent) by the end of September. If your child is playing a new string instrument (violin, viola, cello, double bass) you can find their required size HERE. Students placing rentals for band instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion) should do so as soon as possible. For more details and help with your rental, use the Band and Orchestra Parent's Guide. If you need help, please email clabonde@upperdarbysd.org
ENSEMBLE reminders!
All orchestra members in their 2nd or 3rd year of playing should be attending all 8:15 morning rehearsals. The first ORCHESTRA rehearsal is Tuesday, October 6th. Enter through the gym lobby doors. If you arrive after 8:15, use the main entrance doors.
All 4th and 5th grade band members should be attending all 8:15 morning rehearsals. The first BAND rehearsal is next Thursday, October 1st. Enter through the gym lobby doors. If you arrive after 8:15, use the main entrance doors.
🩺 Notes from Nurse Betty 🩺
Hello Parents/Guardians,
Your child will be screened for vision and hearing starting October.
Please let me know if you wish to opt out of this screening by emailing: bkim@upperdarbsd.org
I will be mailing results home if there are any concerns with your child's vision or hearing.
In December, please look out for Salus Vision Van consent forms.
Free exams and glasses will be provided to those who have failed their vision screening. Space is limited.
Additionally, it looks like with the fall weather changes we are seeing more illnesses. Please keep your child at home if they have:
Fever, Nausea and vomiting, diarrhea ( (symptom free for 24 hours without medication before going back to school)
A rough night (for example, if your child was up all night coughing or having trouble breathing)
Listlessness, no appetite, lethargy and doesn't appear like themselves.
Thank you,
Nurse Betty
Save the Date! - Aronimink Family Heritage Night
Aronimink Home & School Updates
Our Fundraiser Kicks Off Tomorrow! Pre-register Now and Win Big
DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS
UDSD Fall Community Read
Superintendent Dr. McGarry - Home & School Meeting Visits
DCIU October Parent Training
District Attendance Presentation October 19th
Equipping families with strategies to support children experiencing anxiety and barriers to regular school attendance
On October 19, 2026, Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard will be speaking to our families concerning supporting children who are experiencing anxiety and school avoidance behaviors. The event is taking place at Beverly Hill Middle School. We will have dinner for our families starting at 5:30 PM. Dr. Dahlsgaard’s presentation will begin at 6:30 PM. If you know someone who is struggling in these areas, you will definitely learn strategies that will help. This event is open to all Upper Darby School District families. If you would like to learn more about our speaker, please visit https://www.katherinedahlsgaard.com/about.
Unity Day, October 21st
😀 REMINDERS ON REPEAT 😀
School Information
Aronimink Elementary School
4611 Bond Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853 4510 - Main Office
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
School Colors: Purple and Gold
School Mascot: Royals
School Administration
Dina Williams, Principal
Brian Walden, Assistant Principal
Secretaries
School Hours
School Hours: 8:45 AM (Arrival) – 3:15 PM (Dismissal)
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Late Start Hours (2 HR Delay) – 10:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Early Dismissal – 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM (some instances 12:15 PM)
Kindergarten (Regular Day)
- AM - 8:45 - 11:30 AM
- PM - 12:35 - 3:15 PM
Kindergarten 12:15 Dismissal
- AM - 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
- PM - 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Kindergarten 12:30 Dismissal
- AM - 8:45 AM - 10:20 AM
- PM - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Kindergarten 2 Hr Late Arrival
- AM - 10:45 AM - 12:35 PM
- PM - 1:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Aronimink Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
To ensure a smooth and safe experience for all students and families, please adhere to the following arrival and dismissal procedures.
BEFORE SCHOOL PROCEDURES
Students should not arrive at school prior to 8:35 AM. The Aronimink doors will open at 8:35 AM to allow all students to safely enter the building and make their way to their designated space. Students will remain in their supervised assigned until the start of the school day at 8:45 am.
AFTER SCHOOL PROCEDURES
Teachers of children in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades will walk their students to their designated exit area at dismissal. Parents should walk up to meet their child so that the teacher can see them and acknowledge the pick-up. It is essential that parents send changes in dismissal arrangements in the form of a note or email to the classroom teacher. For safety reasons, the school will request identification from the adult at the time of pick-up. If anyone other than the parent picks up the child, they must be listed on the emergency card and have photo identification.
Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will be dismissed from their classrooms. Be sure to let your child’s teacher know about any concerns or alternate plans about dismissal. Also be sure to tell your child what to do if your dismissal plans change. ALL STUDENTS should know that they can immediately return to the school office to call home or wait safely for a ride.
Please see the detailed arrival and dismissal plans by clicking the links above.
Upper Darby School District 2026-2027 Calendar
Volunteers
If you are a VOLUNTEER or want to be a volunteer, please be sure to visit our website to review a full description of the requirements for a volunteer (https://www.upperdarbysd.org/departments12/human-resources/parent-community-volunteer-information). All parents interested in becoming volunteers must contact the principal to apply by completing a volunteer application that can be found on BoardDocs. We can also provide you with a paper application upon request. This process takes time, so I encourage you to get started by procuring your clearance as soon as possible. Our District’s website also provides instructions on how to obtain the three mandatory clearances under the Human Resources department.
Upcoming Events:
- Monday, October 12th
- No school for students/Offices Open
- Tuesday, October 13th
- 4th grade Field Trip to John Heinz Wildlife Refuge
- UDSD School Board Meeting @ 7:30pm
- Wednesday, October 14th
- 4th grade Field Trip to John Heinz Wildlife Refuge
- Fall Community Read @ 7:00pm (See flyer above under District Communications)
- Tuesday, October 20th
- Fall Picture Retake Day
- Wednesday, October 21
- Fall Community Read @ 7:00pm (See flyer above under District Communications)
- Thursday, October 22nd
- Aronimink Family Heritage Night @ 6:30pm
- Friday, October 23rd
- Aronimink Home & School Bingo Night