12-8--25 Patriot Press

Dear Fort Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving break and spending quality time with family. As we move into the winter months, please take a moment to review these important reminders.

Outdoor Recess Guidelines

As temperatures drop, we will continue to have outdoor recess unless conditions are unsafe.
Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather, including:

• Winter jacket

• Hat

• Gloves

To help us return misplaced items, please label all clothing with your child’s first and last name. Many items end up in our Lost and Found each week.

Morning Drop-Off & Safety Procedures

Bus Lane Reminder

Cars may NOT pull into the bus lane to drop off students. This creates an unsafe situation as both buses and cars use that area.
Please use the assigned carpool areas:

• Kindergarten & siblings: Upstairs parking lot

• Grades 1–5: Downstairs carpool area

Arrival Time

Doors close at 9:00 a.m.
If you arrive after 9:00 a.m., you must park your car and walk your child to the front door.

Electric Scooter Policy

Please remember that FWES students are not permitted to ride electric scooters to school.
State law prohibits electric scooters on roads and sidewalks, so for safety reasons they cannot be used for travel to school.

Thank you for your cooperation and attention to these important safety procedures. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

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

Tuesday, December 9 - PTA Meeting - Library - 7 p.m.

Friday, December 12 - PBIS Assembly

Monday, December 15 - FWES Chorus Trip to Harrisburg

Wednesday, December 23 - Early Dismissal - 12:15 p.m.

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.

As we move into the winter season, please make sure your contact information is current in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. We will share alerts by email, text, phone, and on the district website and social media. Please also visit this page to review expectations for Flexible Instruction Days.

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!

Sankofa Kids Holiday Traditions/Cultural Corners of the World - Tuesday, December 9 (Jarrettown Elementary)

Give Cardinal Kudos with UDEF

Submit by December 21

UDEF Harlem Wizards - Reserve Tickets Now

Saturday, January 24

UD Lacrosse Club FiddleStix Program

Registration Now Open

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