2-13--26 Patriot Press
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Fort Families,
It was so nice seeing so many parents today at our Valentine’s celebrations! Best of luck with all the sugar you’ll be dealing with over this four-day weekend!
I hope all of our families enjoy their Presidents’ Day weekend, and we look forward to seeing all of our students back at Fort on Wednesday, February 18th.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Sincerely,
Mr. Mac
Fort Washington Elementary School
Principal
smcaleer@udsd.org
Important Dates
Monday, 2/16 – No School for Students – Presidents’ Day
Tuesday, 2/17 – No School for Students – Teacher In-Service Day
Wednesday, 2/18 – Family Code Night, 6:30–7:55 p.m. (FWES Library)
Monday, March 2 - FWES visits UD Public Library with Therapy Dog - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
🍎 SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PSSA Schedule
Looking ahead, we want to make families aware of the schedule for the annual Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) exams, which will be administered to students in grades 3-5. Additional guidance to support students in preparing for the PSSA will be shared prior to the testing. At the elementary level, the PSSA schedule is as follows.
English Language Arts | April 20 - 22
Math | April 27 - 28
Science (Grade 5 only) | April 30 - May 1
FWES FAMILY CODE NIGHT
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!
VOLUNTEER CLEARANCES
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.
📣 DISTRICT REMINDERS
National School Breakfast Week March 2-6
Our Food Service Team is gearing up for National School Breakfast Week 2026, March 2–6, at all Upper Dublin schools! This year’s theme, “The Quest for School Breakfast,” invites students, staff, and families on a fun journey to see how a healthy breakfast fuels strong starts, strong minds, and strong days. With tasty breakfast choices, engaging cafeteria décor, and special menus, we’re making this week an adventure for every student—stay tuned for more details!
Art Spotlight
The district’s Virtual Art Gallery just got a fresh update! Explore a curated selection of exceptional student artwork from across our schools, from ceramics and portraits to landscapes, showcasing the creativity and talent of our students across a variety of media.
Kindergarten & New Student Registration
Upper Dublin School District is now accepting new student registrations for the 2026-2027 school year. Please visit our registration page for eligibility information, required documents, registration tutorial, before and after care information, and to access our registration portal, Infinite Campus.
UDHS Theatre Presents Hello Dolly!
The Upper Dublin High School Theatre Department is proud to present HELLO DOLLY! — our Spring Musical, March 5–7 at the UDHS Performing Arts Center! Follow the hilarious and heartwarming adventures of Dolly Levi as she plays matchmaker, sparks romance, and brings unforgettable showstopping numbers like “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and “Hello, Dolly!”
Feeding School Kids at GIANT
From January 1 through March 31, the GIANT Company invites customers to round up at the register in support of their Feeding School Kids program. The GIANT Company will directly support customers’ generosity by matching all donations up to $100,000. Proceeds from this program have supported ongoing improvements to the UDSD Food Services Program.
UDSD Honors Orchestra Concert
Join us on Wednesday, February 11 at 7PM for the Honors Orchestra Concert in the Sandy Run Middle School Auditorium. Featuring music of Mozart, Handel, and show music from Wicked, among other highlights, performed by musicians in Grades 4-8 from across our district schools.
Free Breakfast for All Students
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!
🌎 PTA NEWS
🌎 COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS
Registration Now Open
Saturday, February 7
NEW DATE! UDJFA Holocaust Remembrance Event | Register
Monday, February 9
February 13-16
February 20-21
UD Celebrate! Black History is UD History
February 25
Upper Dublin Parks and Recreation Summer Camps
Registration Opens March 2
Registration Now Open
Upper Dublin’s Whodunnit Fundraiser
Saturday, March 21
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