Main Street Roar

Dear Main Street Families,

Thank you to the parents who attended tonight’s PTO meeting. I hope you enjoyed the opportunity to meet our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Christina Edmondson!

A quick reminder that school will be closed tomorrow, Friday, March 20, in observance of Eid al-Fitr. We wish all who celebrate a joyful holiday!

📚 March Reading Madness Challenge

Our March Reading Madness Challenge is in full swing! Students will earn points for the minutes they read, and the class with the most points will win a special celebration party.

Please encourage your child to read each day and log their reading minutes so their class can compete. Let the reading games begin!

📝 Student Registration is Now Open

Great news! Registration is officially open for both the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year and the upcoming 2026–2027 school year for the Chester Upland School District.

Families may complete enrollment using PowerSchool Enrollment for:

• The remainder of the 2025–2026 school year
• The upcoming 2026–2027 school year

Parents of new students or families who have not yet completed registration can begin the process now.

Registration links can be found on our website under “Student Registration” at the top of the page or by visiting the link below:
https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/for-families-students/student-registration/student-registration

⚠️ Important Allergy Reminder – No Nuts in School

To help keep all students safe, nuts and foods containing nuts are not permitted in school due to student allergies.

Parents and guardians, please ensure that students do not bring snacks containing nuts or peanut butter. If your child brings Lunchables or similar packaged meals, please remove any items that contain nuts or peanut butter before sending them to school.

Your cooperation helps us maintain a safe and healthy environment for all students. Thank you for your understanding and support.

🌸 First Day of Spring – March 20

As the seasons change, please remember to dress your child appropriately for outdoor recess. Layers are a great way to keep them comfortable throughout the day.

Since school is closed tomorrow, take some time to enjoy the first day of spring—maybe even treat yourself to a free Rita’s Water Ice!

📈 Attendance Matters!

Our yearly goal for average attendance is 90%. This week, our attendance rate increased to 63%. Let’s continue working together to move this number upward!

Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in your child’s academic success. Students who attend school daily are more likely to stay on track, build strong learning habits, and make meaningful growth in reading and math.

How you can help:

✅ Ensure your child arrives at school on time each morning
✅ Avoid early dismissals whenever possible
✅ Schedule appointments after school hours when possible
✅ Remember — every minute of instruction counts

Together, we can reach our attendance goal and continue building a strong and successful school community.

📌 Mark Your Calendars

The third marking period ends March 27.

Please ensure that all assignments are completed and submitted as we wrap up the marking period. Report cards will be distributed during report card conferences on April 15.

Thank you for your continued support of Main Street Elementary School. Your partnership makes a difference in the success of our students each day.

Warm regards,
Ms. D. Medley, Principal
Mrs. C. Edmondson, Assistant Principal

Proud to serve our amazing school community! 💛

As a reminder, spring recess begins Monday, March 30, and continues through Monday, April 6.

Schools will reopen on Tuesday, April 7, at the normal time. We hope our staff and scholars enjoy the break and have fun spending time with family and friends.

Our annual Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest and Andrew Turner Art Competition will take place on Wednesday, March 25, starting at 6:00 p.m.

Our scholars in pre-K - 8th grades will recite an excerpt from a Frederick Douglass speech, while students in 9th - 12th grade will recite an original speech written by the student on any topic.

Additionally, scholars from all grades will submit original drawings or paintings that will be displayed around the room.

We hope you can come out to support their hard work.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 25

WHERE: STEM Academy

TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Parents and Guardians:

Chromebooks or other technological devices are used in class for students to complete assignments and assessments. Students may not download games, wallpapers or participate in video group discussions. Improper use of technology could result in the student losing privileges of using the school's device.

Please reach out with any questions. We encourage you to have regular conversations with your students about their progress and learning. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to the opportunity to continue to partner for your student’s success!

Parents:

Please refrain from making u turns in the car line during dismissal. The safety of our children and parents is of utmost importance to us. We would like to move the cars through the line without any disruptions.

The Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) is hosting a FREE parent training focused on online safety for students. A detective from the Aston Township Police Department will present on the topic.

This training is meant to help parents understand the digital world their children live in, as well as

learn ways to keep them safe online. We will discuss social media, online gaming,

cyberbullying, privacy, and more.

Parents will be given tips they can use to protect their children while supporting healthy technology use.

WHEN: Thursday, March 26, 2026

WHERE: Via Zoom

TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Register by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25. Click here to rsvp.

The Zoom link will be sent to you just before the training starts.

Are you in need of health insurance? Pennie is returning to the J. Lewis Crozer Library this Saturday, and again in March and April, to help Chester residents who have experienced a qualifying life event apply and enroll in health coverage