the SRS WEEKLY
SUMMER EDITION | August 2025
PRETZEL SALE!
Grab a snack and support our fifth graders!
Pretzels will be available for $1 each, through this Friday. All proceeds help support upcoming fifth grade events and activities.
Thank you for supporting our fifth grade students!
LOST BUT NOT FOUND 🔍
"We've got jackets and water bottles a plenty, lunchboxes and backpacks galore. You want footballs? We've got twenty. But who cares, no big deal... we want to go hoooome ."
- a message from the items in the lost and found.
Our Lost & Found is quickly growing! Please encourage your student to stop by the SRS cafeteria to see if anything belongs to them. We also have several Apple i-watches being held safely in the font office; please contact us with a description to claim one.
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
- SRS Home and School (map)
- Google Calendar ICS
🍂 Join us for the SRS Fall Festival! 🍂
Mark your calendars! The annual SRS Fall Festival is happening on Friday, October 2, from 5–7 PM. Come out for an evening of autumn fun featuring games, prizes, food vendors, pumpkins, and an obstacle course.
Stay tuned for more details as the event gets closer!
HALLOWEEN PARADE UPDATE
As shared during Back to School Night, the Halloween parade route has been updated this year to provide families with better opportunities to view our students as they parade around the building. The parade will begin at the front entrance of the school and continue around the building toward the bus drop-off/pick-up area, through the playground, and back to the school entrance.
For students who choose not to participate in the parade, an alternative activity will be available in the library during the event. We look forward to celebrating with our students and families while creating a fun and inclusive experience for everyone.
Upcoming School Party Dates:
- Fall- October 30
- Winter- December 22
- Spring- February 12
GUIDANCE
Guidance is an important part of our school’s curriculum.
Our guidance counselor, Rebecca Schwam will be teaching guidance lessons on topics such as; personal space, whole body listening, building friendships, kindness, and character traits.
By developing these skills, students are better equipped to navigate challenges and thrive in school and beyond. Be sure to check out our weekly guidance newsletter for more information and resources.
MEET THE HEART OF SRS: HOME & SCHOOL
Behind every teacher appreciation lunch, movie night, and joyful school-wide event is a team of dedicated parent volunteers—our Home & School Association. They’re the glue that brings our SRS community together, and this year, they need us more than ever.
With our fifth grade class parents moving on, we’re looking for new volunteers to step in and help keep the magic going. Whether you can spare an hour a month or want to dive into a committee, every hand makes a difference—and yes, grandparents, neighbors, and friends are welcome too!
Not sure you can volunteer? Donations are just as appreciated and go directly toward the events and experiences that make SRS feel like home.
Let’s keep the spirit of SRS strong—together. We can't do it without you!
H&S SPIRIT WEAR
SALE ENDS - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th @ 10:00pm. Orders will then go into production for delivery back to SRS for Distribution on or before October 19th, 2026.
Shop the store and show your SRS pride. Click below for more information!
TRANSPORTATION
As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, we would like to remind families of important transportation procedures regarding student bus assignments and bus stop changes. These procedures are intended to provide safe, consistent, and efficient transportation for all students.
Under the District’s updated transportation policy, each student will be permitted one designated bus stop in the morning and one designated bus stop in the afternoon. These stops may be different from one another; however, students must use their assigned morning and afternoon stop five (5) days per week.
Please note the following:
- Students may only ride the bus to which they are officially assigned and rostered. Students who are not listed on a bus roster will not be permitted to ride that bus.
- Transportation changes will not be permitted for social arrangements, including riding home with a friend, going to a friend’s house, sleepovers, playdates, or other temporary changes in plans.
- If an emergency situation requires a temporary change to a student’s transportation, the request must be submitted through PowerSchool. The bus change requests should be submitted at least three (3) school days in advance whenever possible. This allows sufficient time for the building principal to review the request, for Transportation to make any necessary arrangements, and, most importantly, to ensure the bus driver is properly notified of the approved change.
- Emergency transportation requests will be reviewed by the student’s building principal. If approved, the Transportation Department will be notified so the appropriate arrangements can be made.
- Submission of a request does not automatically guarantee that a transportation change can be accommodated. Changes are subject to approval, available seating, routing, and operational considerations. Parents/guardians will be notified of approved emergency arrangements.
Maintaining consistent bus assignments and accurate student rosters is an important part of ensuring that we know which students are riding each vehicle and where they are expected to board and exit the bus. Providing advance notice of approved changes also ensures that our drivers have accurate information before beginning their routes.
We appreciate your cooperation in following these procedures and helping us maintain a safe and reliable transportation system for all students.
If you have questions about your child’s bus route, stop location, or general transportation info, please reach out to the WSSD Transportation Office at 610.892.3470 ext. 1702.
VOLUNTEERING AT SRS
If you’re planning to attend a classroom event, chaperone a field trip, help with an activity, or volunteer in any capacity this year—we kindly ask that you complete your volunteer clearances as soon as possible.
Clearances are required for anyone working with or around students in our schools. The good news? They’re valid for five years and completing them now ensures you won’t miss out on those special moments later.
Everything you need to get started—including step-by-step instructions—is available below.
Clearances are processed and kept at the district level, so once you’re approved, you’re set to volunteer across schools. Don’t wait—start the process now so you're ready for fall events!
WSSD 26/27 CALENDAR
As we prepare for the year ahead, we’re excited to share the district calendar, designed to help families plan ahead with ease. From holidays and early-release days to important parent events, this calendar has everything you need to organize your family schedule with confidence.
Take a look at:
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First and last day of school
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Holiday and break schedules
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Early dismissal and professional development days
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Special events and parent/teacher conferences
You can view or download the full calendar using the link below.
SRS STUDENT HANDBOOK
Wondering about arrival times, dismissal procedures, dress code, or what to do if your child is absent?
The answers—and so much more—can be found in the SRS Family Handbook.
This is your one-stop guide for school policies, routines, and expectations. We encourage every family to take a few minutes to review it and bookmark the link for quick reference throughout the year.