Chestnutwold Phoenix

Principals' Message

Greetings Chestnutwold Families,

These May weeks are flying by! Over the weekend, the PTO held its 18th annual Chestnutwold Chase and we kept the racing going on Monday with an exciting 2nd place finish for our 4th and 5th grader track team at the district track meet!

Free Little Library

Thank you to Ms. Naylor and her student helpers for getting our new Free Little Library up and running in the back of the building. Stop by to borrow a book!

Lost and Found

The lost and found store is open for business in the vestibule. As you can see from the picture below, there are many items! Please stop by to claim your items. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year.

This Smore includes information about the following:

Upcoming Events
Content from the Week
Resources for Families

We hope you are able to enjoy the long weekend even with the less than ideal weather forecast!

There is no school on Monday!

Sincerely,

Ashley Leach, Principal

Libby Foster, Assistant Principal

Upcoming Events

05.25: NO SCHOOL

05.27: 5th Grade Unity Day

05.28: 5th Grade Unity Day Rain Date

06.03: 1st Grade Picnic

06.05: Kindergarten Graduation - AMK @ 10:15am, PMK @ 2:15pm

06.05: 2nd Grade Picnic

06.08: End of Trimester 3

06.10: 4th Grade Picnic

06.11: 3rd Grade Picnic

06.12: 5th Grade Fun Day 12-3 PM

06.15: Last day for Kindergarten

06.15: Recognition Assembly for 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades - 9:30AM-10:30AM

06.15: 5th Grade Celebration 1:15PM-3:00PM

06.16: Last Day of School (1st-5th) / 3rd Trimester Report Cards Emailed to Families

Chestnutwold Year at a Glance Calendar

Click the Chestnutwold Year at a Glance Calendar bar below for access to the full calendar of events throughout the year.

Chestnutwold Year at a Glance Calendar

Content from the Week

Resources for Families

Before and After Care

Diabetes Fact Sheet and Información sobre diabetes tipo 1

FERPA Notification

CHIP Flyer

Policy Reminders

Attendance - pre-approved educational travel, Policy 204 , administrative regulations.

Exemption From Instruction Policy (Policy 105.2)

McKinney Vento Act for Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Residency Verification (5th Grade Families)

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Since 2023, the District has required verification of continued residency in the township and confirmation of contact information for fifth (5th) and eighth (8th) grade students who plan to attend Haverford Middle School and Haverford High School in September 2026.

In accordance with Board policy #200, Enrollment of Students, the District requires each student’s residency to be verified by parents/guardians or other adults with whom the student resides prior to June 30, 2026.

Starting March 1, 2026, families can submit their verification documents through their PowerSchool parent account (PowerSchool Parent Accounts).

Each student verification requires two (2) acceptable documents, as outlined in the policy, current and in their entirety, with the address and name(s) clearly indicated. Examples of acceptable documents include:

Current Mortgage Statement
Current Real Estate Tax Bill (2026)
Current and Fully Signed Lease Agreement
Deed
Current Utility Bill (e.g., PECO, Aqua, etc.)
PennDOT Identification Card
Settlement Statement
Current Credit Card Bill

Documentation submitted by families will be reviewed for authenticity and accuracy from March through June. Once your child’s documents have been verified, confirmation will be communicated through your PowerSchool parent/guardian account.

Completing the Residency Verification Form in PowerSchool

If you do not plan to return in September 2026, please notify the District.

If you encounter a problem during the process, we are happy to assist you. Please contact ITHelpDesk@haverfordsd.net.

Sincerely,
David Parker
Pupil Services Supervisor

Arrival and Dismissal Traffic Flow

Chestnutwold Handbook

Volunteer Opportunities

Clearances

Opportunities may arise this school year where you will be able to visit your child's classroom. Make sure to have your background checks and clearances completed and turned into the main office for you to attend these special events.

For those who wish to be a School Volunteer, state law now requires the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record (Act 34), Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) and FBI Federal Criminal History Record check, and they are updated every five (5) years in order to continue as a volunteer. Original forms must be brought to the office of the school where you will volunteer and they will be forwarded to the District‘s central administrative offices for review.

There is now an alternative to the FBI check if you have resided in Pennsylvania for the last ten years. Please see below for the link to the Affidavit you need to submit.

The process can be initiated online and produces clearances quickly. Please follow the links below for each of the three (3) clearances.
1. The Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Check (Act 34) can be done online with almost immediate confirmation. Volunteers are no longer required to pay a fee after July 25, 2015.
- Go to https://epatch.pa.gov and click on “New Volunteer Record Check” and follow the instructions. At the end of the process, please print the certification form as proof of submission.
2. The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) can be completed online for the quickest result.
- Go to https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS You will create a login for your Keystone ID#. This includes a combination of letters and numbers you create for yourself. A credit card is required for the $10 processing fee.
3. The FBI Federal Criminal History Record requires a 2-step process including online registration and fingerprinting taken digitally at a registered site. However, if you have been a Pennsylvania resident for the past ten (10) years, and have not been convicted of enumerated offenses, you may submit the Affidavit at this link, in lieu of the FBI fingerprinting check.
- Go to https://uenroll.identogo.com/ to register. There is a fee for this clearance which includes an automatically mailed unofficial copy of the results to the applicant. The volunteer code is 1KG6ZJ
- Once you have registered, proceed to an approved fingerprinting site to be digitally fingerprinted.
- Please bring all clearance documentation in a sealed envelope with your name to the school office for review by central administration.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Sheron Brown-Greene, Human Resources Office at 610-853-5900 ext.7000.

Upon completion, please be sure to print out confirmation / receipt; clearances should be submitted to Ms. Moss in the main office. Submissions can also be sent electronically to Ms. Moss @ vmoss@haverfordsd.net.

We appreciate your understanding of our shared priority to ensure a safe school environment for our students and this requirement is one of the ways we achieve that. Your child's Homeroom Helper(s) will communicate to you regarding how to confirm your attendance for the parties, so please follow those directions, but also note that it is the responsibility of the caregiver to confirm that we have your clearances on file. If you are unsure, please contact Ms. Moss at vmoss@haverfordsd.net.

Lunch and Recess Volunteers

Calling All Amazing Community Members!

Volunteer Opportunity for Lunch and Recess Supervision

To sign up or inquire about this opportunity, click HERE or the Signup Genius button on the right. Your commitment, no matter how big or small, will make a significant difference in our school community.

Thank you for considering this valuable opportunity to contribute to our students' well-being and growth. Together, we can continue to create a positive and enriching environment at Chestnutwold. Please note that all volunteers must have up-to-date clearances on file with the district prior to your volunteering time. If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact Ronnie Moss at 610-853-5900 ext 8000.

Art in the Classroom

Art In The Classroom (AITC) is a program organized by the PTO that allows parents and guardians the opportunity to engage with their child’s class to teach an enrichment art lesson. Parent and guardian volunteers visit their child’s classroom 2-3 times during the school year to introduce students to a particular artist, movement, style, medium or piece of artwork (ideally integrating with the class curriculum) and leading students in a hands-on art project related to the lesson.

The allotted time for the lesson and art project is usually 30-45 minutes. Dates and times of the lesson are determined by the volunteer(s) and the classroom teacher together.

NO EXPERIENCE OR EXPERTISE REQUIRED!

https://www.chestnutwoldpto.org/art-in-the-classroom
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CAEAD2FA0F8CF8-51630832-chestnutwold#/

Chestnutwold PTO

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Fresh Schools

In order to receive updates and communication from the Chestnutwold PTO, you will need to sign up for Fresh Schools. Click the image for directions.

Chestnutwold Schedule

8:35 a.m. - 1st Bell (students may enter the building, unpack, and prepare for the day)

8:45 a.m. - 2nd Bell (learning begins)

3:30 p.m. - Dismissal

Kindergarten:

AM: 8:45 AM – 11:25 AM

PM: 12:50 PM – 3:30 PM

Classroom instruction begins promptly at 8:45 AM. All children begin the school day with Morning Meeting, and it is a favorite part of the school day! We value every minute of the school day with our students!