Aronimink Elementary School

• Thursday, September 17th
• Back to School Night @ 6:00pm
• Saturday, September 19th
• 5th Grade Car Wash @ 9am

Throughout the year, Aronimink has classroom parties to celebrate special times of year. These usually consist of a harvest party, a winter party and an end of the year celebration. These will be at the discretion of the teachers. The celebrations usually occur towards the end of the school day. If you want to help out with these celebrations, please email aroniminkhomeandschool@gmail.com with your name, your child's name, grade, and your child's teacher name.

Hello Band and Orchestra Parents,

Just a reminder, once you've completed the GoogleForm to register your child to play a new instrument, you must also complete your instrument rental with Zeswitz Music. The deadline to complete new rentals is September 30th. Their website is ZeswitzMusic.com/rent. If your child is signing up for a new orchestra instrument (violin, viola, cello, double bass) you will need to know what size instrument to rent. Those sizes can be found linked in the GoogleForm you completed, and I will also include them HERE as well. Students are listed by their classroom teacher. The information in the Band and Orchestra Parent's Guide (also linked in the GoogleForm) will help make sure you've ordered the correct instrument and materials. If you need any help, please feel free to email clabonde@upperdarbysd.org

***All ORCHESTRA members in their 2nd or 3rd year will have 8:15 morning rehearsals beginning on Tuesday, October 6th. Students should enter through the GYM lobby doors.

***All BAND members will have 8:15 morning rehearsals beginning on Thursday, October 1st. Students should enter through the GYM lobby doors.

***New instruments and materials are scheduled to be delivered on September 21st, and again on September 30th

If your child requires medication at school for this school year, a signed doctor’s order form here, dated after July 1, 2026 is required for the the current school year, along with the parent/guardian signature. Form here.

Medication must be in the original pharmacy container with the child’s name and dose on the label

• Students in grades K, and 1st are required to turn in a health physical dated after 7/01/2025.

Form here.

Student entering grades 1st and 3rd grade are required to turn in dental exam dated after 7/01/2025.

Form here.

Every school day matters. Regular attendance helps students stay connected to their teachers, classmates, and learning, while also building the habits they need for success in school and beyond. Establishing consistent morning and evening routines, planning ahead for appointments, and communicating with your child’s school when challenges arise can make a meaningful difference in student attendance.

Together, we can help every student be present, engaged, and ready to learn—because every day counts!

The Children's Health Insurance Program — or CHIP — is Pennsylvania's program to provide health coverage to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. Regardless of the reasons your children might not have health insurance, CHIP may be able to help you.

For more information on CHIP, please visit this link and see the attached flyer: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/CHIP/Pages/CHIP.aspx

Aronimink Elementary School

4611 Bond Avenue

Drexel Hill, PA 19026

(610) 853 4510 - Main Office

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

School Colors: Purple and Gold

School Mascot: Royals

Website: https://aroniminkelementary.upperdarbysd.org/

To Be Determined

• School Hours: 8:45 AM (Arrival) – 3:15 PM (Dismissal)
  

• Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Late Start Hours (2 HR Delay) – 10:45 AM – 3:15 PM

• Early Dismissal – 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM (some instances 12:15 PM)

Kindergarten (Regular Day)

• AM - 8:45 - 11:30 AM
• PM - 12:35 - 3:15 PM

Kindergarten 12:15 Dismissal

• AM - 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
• PM - 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Kindergarten 12:30 Dismissal

• AM - 8:45 AM - 10:20 AM
• PM - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Kindergarten 2 Hr Late Arrival

• AM - 10:45 AM - 12:35 PM
• PM - 1:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Aronimink Arrival Plan

Aronimink Dismissal Plan

AM Kindergarten Dismissal Plan

PM Kindergarten Arrival Plan

To ensure a smooth and safe experience for all students and families, please adhere to the following arrival and dismissal procedures.

BEFORE SCHOOL PROCEDURES

Students should not arrive at school prior to 8:35 AM. The Aronimink doors will open at 8:35 AM to allow all students to safely enter the building and make their way to their designated space. Students will remain in their supervised assigned until the start of the school day at 8:45 am.

AFTER SCHOOL PROCEDURES

Teachers of children in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades will walk their students to their designated exit area at dismissal. Parents should walk up to meet their child so that the teacher can see them and acknowledge the pick-up. It is essential that parents send changes in dismissal arrangements in the form of a note or email to the classroom teacher. For safety reasons, the school will request identification from the adult at the time of pick-up. If anyone other than the parent picks up the child, they must be listed on the emergency card and have photo identification.

Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will be dismissed from their classrooms. Be sure to let your child’s teacher know about any concerns or alternate plans about dismissal. Also be sure to tell your child what to do if your dismissal plans change. ALL STUDENTS should know that they can immediately return to the school office to call home or wait safely for a ride.

Please see the detailed arrival and dismissal plans by clicking the links above.

Links to Academic Calendars

2026-2027 One-Page Calendar

2026-2027 Summary of Calendar

If you are a VOLUNTEER or want to be a volunteer, please be sure to visit our website to review a full description of the requirements for a volunteer (https://www.upperdarbysd.org/departments12/human-resources/parent-community-volunteer-information). All parents interested in becoming volunteers must contact the principal to apply by completing a volunteer application that can be found on BoardDocs. We can also provide you with a paper application upon request. This process takes time, so I encourage you to get started by procuring your clearance as soon as possible. Our District’s website also provides instructions on how to obtain the three mandatory clearances under the Human Resources department.

• Tuesday, September 22
• UDSD Virtual Committee Meeting @ 6:00pm
• Friday, October 2nd
• Home & School Bingo Night @ 5:30pm (More info to come)