Wildcat Weekly

September 13, 2018 Edition

Monday is Constitution Day!

Students are encouraged to wear red, white, and/or blue on Monday to celebrate Constitution Day! Teachers will do a variety of different activities to acknowledge the importance of this great document.

Click Here for a Welcome Back Letter from Mrs. Blaker

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WTE BOOK CLUB FOR PARENTS

We have over 15 parents interested in joining a book club! If you are interested, please get a copy of The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey. This is going to be a low-key opportunity for us to engage with each other as fellow parents. I promise no tests and a “judgment-free” space so that we can speak openly and learn from each other.

Since the book is divided into 3 parts, we have scheduled 3 meeting dates:

Thursday, October 11th from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Part I [Chapters 1-4] This is the hour prior to a PTO meeting. Hopefully, you can do both!
Thursday, November 29th from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Part II [Chapters 5-9]
Thursday, January 17th from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Part II [Chapter 10-12 and conclusion]

I am working on securing babysitters.

Safe Schools Summit Session

On September 20th at Rustin High School, the CCIU will host a session as part of their Keeping Kids Safe Series. This one is from 6-9 PM and focuses on keeping kids safe on the Internet.

Click to register for the Stress v. Anxiety event

Parents Invited to Learn New Elementary ELA Program

Click to register for the Schoolwide academies

Student Accident Insurance Information

Dear Families,

West Chester Area School District is pleased to provide parents with the opportunity to purchase voluntary Student Accident Insurance for their children who are enrolled in West Chester Area School District schools. This year, Student Accident Insurance coverage is offered by A-G Administrators, Inc.

This economical insurance is limited to accidental injuries. It is designed to help supplement your existing insurance or limit the possible financial impact of an injury if you have no other insurance.

For the 2018-19 school year, two plans are available for purchase:

School Day Coverage - $28 per school year OR

24-hour Coverage (excludes all interscholastic sports) - $124 per school year

For more information and an application, please visit:

https://www.wcasd.net/Domain/1025

We wish you and your family a safe and successful 2018-19 school year.

John Scully, Director of Business Affairs

A NOTE FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE

Physical Report & Dental Report: Each student is required to provide a physical exam report when first attending our school (usually Kindergarten). In addition, dental exams must be provided when first entering our school (usually Kindergarten) and in 3rd grade. The PA Department of Health mandates that these reports be provided within 60 days of school start. Please forward the documents to the WTE Nurses Office no later than October 29, 2018, to avoid your child’s exclusion from school attendance.

Food Allergies: As we strive to promote our practices of ensuring a safe environment for our students to learn and grow, we are making some small adjustments to the guidelines for our cafe Nut-Free Table usage:

Only students with nut-related allergies will be invited to sit at the table.
Parents must complete the school form if they wish their child to sit at the Nut-Free table.
If a student is assigned to sit the Nut-Free table and wishes to have one friend sit with him/her, the friend must buy lunch from the cafeteria.
The content of lunches will no longer be checked by school staff.

Student Health Screening Time: In order to expedite mandatory student health screening, the nurses office will be closed to routine care from 9:30-10:30 am every day. The office is open to emergencies. Teachers will be asked to sign up their classes for a screening day.

More information about food allergies and student health screening is available at the Nurses Office website: https://sites.google.com/wcasd.net/health-office-news

As always, thanks for your feedback. Jeanne

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Save the Date!

Friday, Sept. 14th [DAY 4]
Monday, Sept. 17th [DAY 1] - Constitution Day: Wear Red, White, Blue
Tuesday, Sept. 18th [DAY 2] - 5th Grade Chorus rehearsal @ 8 AM
Wednesday, Sept. 19th - No school
Thursday, Sept. 20th [DAY 3] - Band rehearsal @ 8 AM
Friday, Sept. 21st [DAY 4]
Monday, Sept. 24th [DAY 1] - 5th Grade Girls AS Sports (3:50-4:50 PM); School Board Meeting @ 7:30 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 25th [DAY 2] - 5th Grade Chorus rehearsal @ 8 AM
Wednesday, Sept. 26th [DAY 3] - 5th Grade Boys AS Sports (3:50-4:50 PM)
Thursday, Sept. 27th [DAY 4] - Band rehearsal @ 8 AM

Opportunities for WTE Students

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Rustin Hockey Elementary Flyer 2018-2019.pdf

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Parent Handbook

The handbook information serves as a compliment to the Discipline & Records booklet made available via the Parent Portal. It is a good place to start for answers to frequently asked questions (i.e., attendance, processes, and procedures).

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Raptor Visitor Management System

Don't forget, we reset Raptor twice a year (August and January). To go beyond the Main Office or volunteer, you need to bring your license in order to scan into the system. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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Transportation FAQs

The WCASD Transportation Department is excited for the upcoming school year. Bus information comes out mid-August. In the meantime, click here to read their FAQs!

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Volunteer Clearances!

Don't forget to complete the required clearances if you want to volunteer next year! Click here for more information about the WCASD policy and steps you need to take get them. They are valid for five years and we have current copies on file if they are still valid.