Walt Disney

Costume Parade Day

Our annual Costume Parade was a fantastic way to wrap up our week on Friday! Our students and staff did an amazing job bringing the excitement and magic of the day to life. With the Pennsbury High School Marching Band leading the way, our school community was treated to a wonderful parade filled with smiles, laughter, and plenty of marching spirit!

A special thank you to all of our volunteers and homeroom parents for their efforts in helping students prepare for the parade and creating such wonderful classroom parties. Your time and dedication helped make the day a memorable one for our students!

One of my favorite moments of the day was hearing a student excitedly say, "You hired a marching band for us!" That comment brought a huge smile to my face and reminded me why these experiences are so special. It's moments like these that make Walt Disney Elementary such a magical place. Let's keep creating those memorable Disney moments that our students will carry with them for years to come!

Wishtree Assembly

What an amazing way to wrap up our One Book, One School reading adventure with Wishtree! We brought our students together for a special assembly to celebrate the story, reflect on memorable moments, and show their knowledge through interactive questions using hand signals to share their answers. The excitement and engagement throughout the event were wonderful to see! From the many views of our YouTube read-alouds to our weekly raffles and prizes, this event was a tremendous success in bringing our school community together through the joy of reading. The magic isn't over just yet! I look forward to seeing our students' wishes come to life as they decorate our very own Wishtree in the school lobby. A huge thank you to our reading specialists, Mrs. McAndrew, to our staff, and all of our Disney families for supporting this special experience. Events like these remind us of the power of reading to build connections and create memorable moments. I am already excited to see what we can bring to our families next year!

Dragon of the Month

We had the pleasure of celebrating our October Dragon of the Month recipients, recognizing students who demonstrated the important character trait of cooperative! It was wonderful to see the smiles, excitement, and pride on our students' faces as their names were called and they were recognized for the positive contributions they make to Disney each day. These celebrations are a great reminder of the importance of recognizing the character and kindness our students bring to our school community.

A huge thank you to Mrs. Kukulski for her efforts to organize these special assemblies! Her time, creativity, and dedication to highlighting our students are truly appreciated and help make these celebrations so memorable. We also want to thank our Flight Crew for their efforts in helping distribute recognition prizes to our students. Their involvement adds another special touch to the celebration and is a wonderful example of student leadership in action!

As we look ahead to November, we are excited to recognize our next group of Disney Dragons as we focus on problem-solving! We encourage all of our students to continue demonstrating these important character traits and finding ways to make Disney the best place to learn and grow. Keep up the great work, Dragons!

Veterans Day

Plans are in motion for our annual Veterans Day event, and we are excited to honor the veterans connected to our school community at our celebration on Nov. 10th. If you have a family member, friend, or neighbor who is a veteran and would like to attend, please complete the Google Form below to register them by tomorrow, Nov 2nd. Veterans Day Registration Link

We look forward to honoring those who serve or have served our country.

Upcoming Events

Nov. 2 - No School - Grading Day

Nov. 2 - Veterans Day Registration Due

Nov. 3 - No School - Election Day

Nov. 5 - Picture Retakes

Nov. 10 - Veterans Day Event

Nov. 23-24 - Conference Days

Nov. 25-27 - No School (Students)

Harlem Wizard Tickets on Sale Now (See information below)

As we close out an incredible October and the first marking period, I want to take a moment to thank our students, staff, and families for making this month so memorable! We have had so many opportunities to come together, celebrate our students, and create lasting memories. These are the moments that make Walt Disney Elementary such a special place to learn and grow!

It is hard to believe we have already completed our first marking period! I am proud of all that our students have accomplished and grateful for the dedication of our staff and the continued support of our families. Together, we are building a school community filled with learning, connections, and a little Disney magic along the way.

As a reminder, there is no school for students on Monday or Tuesday. I hope everyone enjoys the extended break and has an opportunity to rest and recharge.

While we leave a memorable October behind, I am excited for all that November will bring! I look forward to another month of learning, growing, celebrating our students, and creating even more magical moments together.

Thank you for being part of our Disney family. Here's to an amazing November!

Mr. Kennedy, Walt Disney Elementary Principal

Be sure to follow Walt Disney Elementary on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected with our school community! Both platforms are great ways to keep up with important information, upcoming events, and pictures highlighting the wonderful learning experiences and activities taking place throughout our building. (See QR CODE below)

School Social Worker Corner

If your family could benefit from additional support or resources throughout the year, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help ensure every child has what they need to thrive.

Contact: Noelle Murphy

Email: nmurphy@pennsburysd.org

Phone Ext: 40123

The world-famous Harlem Wizards are returning to Pennsbury! Tickets are on sale now!

Details:

What: Harlem Wizards vs. Pennsbury Staff

When: Friday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

Where: Pennsbury High School East (705 Hood Boulevard, Fairless Hills)

Tickets: Click here to purchase tickets.

Last year's family-friendly event sold out fast! Grab your tickets today and watch as the Wizards take on some of your staff members for a night of tricks, hoops, and alley-oops!

All event proceeds will benefit the Pennsbury Education Foundation (PEF). Since its inception in 2003, the PEF has raised nearly $300,000, which helps cover the costs of classroom grants to enhance curriculum for Pennsbury students. Your support of the PEF helps our teachers bolster the District's mission to prepare all students to become creative, ethical, and critical thinkers for lifelong success in a global society.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, NorthPoint Development, and generous sponsor Michael’s Jewelers!

We hope to see you on Friday, December 5, for the world-famous Harlem Wizards!

A few members of our Disney staff are signed up to play in this great event!

Noelle Murphy will continue to serve the Walt Disney community as our school social worker. If you are in need of food and/or household items, please reach out to her at nmurphy@pennsburysd.org or ext. 40123.

Hey Walt Disney families! Worried you can’t donate your time to any of our events but would still like to support us? To keep the fun going all year long, we are asking for a donation of $10. Thank you for your consideration!

How to join:

• Venmo: @PennsburyWaltDisney-PTO

• Cash: Please place in an envelope with your child’s name, grade, and “PTO Membership” written on it and either send it in with your child or drop it off at the main office.

We appreciate you!

Breakfast & lunch will be served starting September 1, 2026. The food service provider is The Nutrition Group. At Walt Disney, there is no cost for breakfast or lunch. Breakfast and lunch menus will be published on the district website in the weeks to come. STUDENTS THAT WILL BE EATING BREAKFAST SHOULD ARRIVE AT SCHOOL by 8:40 A.M.

Although all Walt Disney students receive free breakfast and lunch, it is still important to complete the lunch application form as this information is used to determine eligibility of other benefits your child(ren) and/or household may be able to receive. Please visit School Cafe and create an account to complete the Free & Reduced Price School Meals and Special Milk Program application form. If you have an existing account, please log in. Follow the instructions to fill out a free and reduced meal application. This application needs to be completed each school year. For more information on our Food Services Department (The Nutrition Group) or Free and Reduced Lunch Program please visit the district webpage here: PSD Food Services.

A copy of the Pennsbury School District calendar for 2025-20265 can be found here: Pennsbury School District Calendar 2026-2027.

Each day the doors to the school will open at 8:40 AM. Students should plan to arrive at school at exactly 8:40 am. All students must be in their homeroom by 9:00 AM or they will be marked tardy and given an excuse card. Dismissal begins at 3:40 PM.

Parents and guardians, for all students K-5, you can help your child(ren) greatly by discussing the following topics with him/her:

1. Go directly home from school each day.

2. Respect school and community property at all times.

3. Proper behavior in school and in our community is expected at all times. Disney students are always respectful, responsible and safe!

4. Proper behavior at the bus stop and on the bus is expected. Students that do not demonstrate expected behavior will have their bus riding privileges revoked.

The school board has passed an updated Elementary Student Code of Conduct. This includes information about our school-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support System. It also includes attendance regulations and important information regarding support systems for families and students. We are committed at Pennsbury to help our kids be their best selves. You may reference the student code of conduct here: PSD Elementary Student Expectations.

Click the following link, Pennsbury School Bus Code of Conduct, to read with your child(ren) so that everyone is aware of what is expected on the bus. We request you fill out the Bus Code of Conduct to show you have read and understand the information.

Your child will receive a small packet of information and paperwork on the first day of school. Throughout the school year, our weekly newsletter (Walt Disney Dispatch) and other routine flyers and information will be sent home via email and text message. Please be sure to add your email address to your child’s emergency card and confirm that your contact information is correct in PowerSchool.

As part of the Pennsbury School District Wellness Policy, shared classroom snacks are not permitted in district schools. Suggested nonfood ideas for parents/guardians and staff include stickers, pencils, spirit sticks and reward activities. Please contact your child’s teacher in advance to make arrangements. You can read more about Board Policy 246 - School Wellness by visiting Pennsbury’s School Board Policies page.

Items such as stuffed animals, balloons and other party favors are not permitted to be brought into school. Birthday invitations will only be distributed if there is an invitation for each child in the classroom.

All individuals interested in volunteering in the Pennsbury School District are required to have clearances on file in the office. This includes individuals that are interested in working at school events such as parties, field trips, classroom events, PTO events, etc. While events such as field trips do not occur until the middle to end of the school year, we encourage all parents/guardians to apply for their clearances immediately. Individuals that do not have clearances on file in the office can not be chosen as chaperones or volunteer at any other school function. Once you have obtained all required clearances, you must upload them into our volunteer tracker App Garden. If you have previously submitted clearances to the school and were an approved volunteer, you are still required to complete the Volunteer Affirmation Form. Individuals are not considered an approved volunteer until that form is submitted each year. Parents/guardians are highly encouraged to check their clearance expiration dates. We have several individuals that currently have expired clearances on file. For more information about required clearances click Volunteer Clearances.

At times, we may take photos of your child(ren) involved in school activities. These photos may appear on our school/district website, social media platforms, yearbook or the local newspaper. If you DO NOT wish for your child to be photographed, please complete the Google form by clicking here: Media Release Form.

Be sure to visit our social media platforms to stay informed and engaged with Walt Disney:

• Facebook page: Walt Disney Elementary School Facebook Page.
• Instagram page: Walt Disney Elementary School Instagram Page - psd_wdes
• YouTube page: Walt Disney TV - Pennsbury School District

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Walt Disney Elementary School

200 Lakeside Drive North

Levittown, PA 19054

215-949-6868

Principal: Mr. Ryan Kennedy - Ext. 20801 - rkennedy@pennsburysd.org

Principal's Secretary: Ms. Heather Errhalt - Ext. 20000 - herrhalt@pennsburysd.org

Secretary: Ms. MaryAnne Bing - Ext. 20000 - mbing@pennsburysd.org

School Counselor: Ms. Deidra O'Brien - dobrien@pennsburysd.org

School Nurse: Ms. Kimberly McGinniss - kmcginniss@pennsburysd.org

Walt Disney Attendance Email: wdattendance@pennsburysd.org