1-19-26 Patriot Press

Dear Fort Families,

It was so nice seeing so many FWES families at the Harlem Wizards game last night! A special thank you to Ms. Cheifetz, Mr. Bush, and Ms. Brennan for joining the teachers’ squad in a closely fought battle, as the home team came up just a little short again this year.

I hope everyone is enjoying the snowy weather today. As a reminder, all schools and offices are closed tomorrow due to dangerous road conditions.

Over the next two weeks, all students will be taking their i-Ready winter benchmark assessments in math and reading. We will use this data to analyze students’ progress and to help create reading groups. Testing will begin on January 30. Please remind your child to take their time, read carefully, and do their best.

Enjoy your day off tomorrow, and stay warm.

Sincerely,

Mr. Mac
Fort Washington Elementary School
Principal
smcaleer@udsd.org

Monday, January 26 - No School - SNOW DAY

Tuesday, January 27 - Tuesday After School Activities start

Thursday, January 29 - Thursday After School Activities start

Friday, January 30 - I-Ready Benchmark begins

At the request of the Upper Dublin Police Department, we are sharing an important traffic reminder for carline families:

🚫 DON’T: Do not use the access/utility road behind the school to exit during drop-off or pick-up. This road must remain clear so emergency vehicles can exit the Police Department at 801 Loch Alsh Avenue. Families are still permitted to use this as an entrance.

✅ DO: Exit north through the Field of Dreams parking lot onto Loch Alsh Avenue.

Thank you for helping keep students, staff, and emergency responders safe.

The 5th Grade Service Council will be running a food drive in honor of the MLK Day of Service. Donations will support individuals experiencing homelessness. Please consider donating the following items: peanut butter or cheese crackers, breakfast or protein bars, fruit cups, smoothie pouches, or mints. Donations will be collected through 2/13 and can be dropped off at Mrs. Kaczor’s office.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

**Disclaimer Statement: The information provided in the segment above is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of any specific individual or organization. We offer this platform as a resource for community organizations but cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the details provided.