Stonehurst Hills Weekly, 9/9

Good evening, Stonehurst Hills families:

We are wrapping up our second week of school, and our students are continuing to get re-acclimated to the routines and expectations of a full day of school. We are proud of the effort they are putting forth each day!

Over the next few weeks, students will complete a variety of benchmark assessments. These assessments will help us better understand where each student is academically, identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth, and guide our instructional practices throughout the school year.

We will also continue practicing and reinforcing important classroom and schoolwide routines and procedures. Taking the time to establish these expectations now will help our students feel confident, prepared, and successful throughout the school year.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to make this a successful year for every Stonehurst Hills student!

Warm regards,

Mr. Chisholm

Principal

Stonehurst Hills Elementary School

Updating Contact Information: Please make sure we have your most up-to-date contact information. This allows us to communicate timely information during the summer. You can update your information by contacting the main office at (610) 626-9111 or emailing our school secretary, Faith Whaley, at fwhaley@upperdarbysd.org.

9/16: Home and School Association (HSA) Meeting (5:30 - 6:30 p.m)

9/17: GAME NIGHT at Stonehurst Hills (5:00 - 6:30 p.m)

9/23: Student of the Month Assembly (9:15 - 9:45 4th/5th; 9:50 - 10:10 for 1st/2nd/3rd)

9/24: PICTURE DAY

9/29: Coffee with the Superintendent in the Library (8:15 - 9:05 a.m)

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 17, from 5:00–6:30 PM for an evening of fun, games, and quality time together. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Stonehurst families and enjoy our school community. We hope you and your family can join us for a fun-filled evening at Stonehurst Hills!

Our first few days of school have been all about building relationships, getting to know one another, and creating a strong sense of community. Students and staff have been working together to learn and practice the routines and expectations that will help everyone feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

These important first days are helping us build a strong foundation for a successful school year at Stonehurst Hills Elementary!

Please take a moment to review the District’s Homework Plan to ensure that your child is completing their regularly scheduled homework assignments. Consistent completion of homework helps reinforce classroom learning and supports your child’s academic success.

The letter explains that because the school is federally funded under Title I, parents have the right to request information about teachers’ and paraprofessionals’ qualifications, as well as details about required student assessments and opting-out procedures.

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

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 Upper Darby School District is making memorial bricks from the former Delaware County

Memorial Hospital available to original donors or their families. A link is provided to view

the list of original donors, and a Google Form is provided to request a brick. Requests

will be collected through September 11, 2026. Individuals will be contacted when their

bricks are available for pickup, and the pickup deadline has been extended. After

September 11, individuals who believe they or a family member donated a brick should

contact the Upper Darby Historical Society at udhist soc@gmail.com or 610-924-0222.

D.M. Kelly Masonry, LLC will remove the bricks and provide them to requestors at no

charge.

Each year emergency cards are distributed to families so that our families can update information, add emergency contacts, etc. Emergency cards are due back to the school by September 11th. If you need to remove an emergency contact from your child's list, please do this through the Home Access Center (HAC). If you need assistance accessing HAC, please contact your child's principal.

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Dear District Families,

We know how important it is for families to plan ahead, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do just that. We are pleased to announce that the 2026-2027 Master Calendar is now available on our district website (https://upperdarbysdorg.finalsite.com/calendar2)!

We encourage you to take a few moments to also explore the following resources, which have been designed with your family's planning needs in mind:

• Year-At-a-Glance 2026-27 – A quick, visual overview of the entire school year, perfect for mapping out vacations, appointments, and family commitments at a glance.

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1779998646/upperdarbysdorg/oim1us78n5e17hnqmxv4/OnePageCalendar2026-27.pdf

Summary of Calendar 2026-27 – A detailed breakdown of key dates, including the first and last days of school, holidays, breaks, and important district events.

• https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1780061466/upperdarbysdorg/zyhikh3jzmh0r7zhmmsb/SummaryofCalendar2026-27_1.pdf

These resources are available now on our district website and ready for you to download and share with your family.

We understand that the school calendar is the backbone of your family's yearly planning. From scheduling family trips to coordinating childcare and work schedules, having this information early gives you the time you need to plan with confidence. That is exactly why we wanted to get these resources into your hands now — so you can make the most of the months ahead.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. We look forward to a wonderful 2026-2027 school year together!

Warm regards,

Aaronda Q. Beauford, M.Ed.

Director of Communications

Families can reference Policy 206 – Attachment: Street List (Beginning with the 2026–27 School Year), which identifies the neighborhood school for all addresses within the district. This document is available in BoardDocs at this link.

In addition, families may find it helpful to review the “Reconfiguration of Schools 2026–27” presentation from the September 23, 2025 school board committee meeting. Slide 38 highlights the online address lookup tool that will be available for family use beginning May 2026.