Today we had our Duane Abel assembly, and the students loved it! Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring this assembly. A few pictures are below. Books are still available for purchase, either with the order form below (will be shipped to school) or via Duane's website (link below).

Thank you for all the Pack-The-Pantry donations! We were able to support several families.

5th - Grade Student Council

is collecting coins and donations for Home of the Sparrow from now until April 5th. In order to support our local women and moms in need, they are collecting the following things:

• Kitchen sponges
• hand soap
• 13-gallon trash bags
• aluminum foil
• plastic wrap
• Toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Any loose change/coins

Thanks for your support with this!

Please check out several great opportunities students, parents and families below.

Below is an order form that allows your child to bring ZED home! The books will arrive directly to your school and will be autographed by Duane! You can also see all of ZED’s books by visiting www.corkeycomics.com. The goal of Duane’s visit is to educate and motivate, while the comic strip, ZED is to introduce wholesome family entertainment...one laugh at a time.

1. 1. Please continue to dress your children for the weather
   2. K and 1st grades-please put a weather appropriate change of clothes in your child’s backpack
   3. PA state school health requires all 3rd grade students to have an updated dental examination. If your 2nd grade child has had or will have a dental examination on or after September 2022, please send a report in to the nurse. A blank dental form can be found on WCASD website.

   
   

   Colette Dugan, MEd, BSN, RN, CSN

   Certified School Nurse

   cdugan@wcasd.net

   Hillsdale Elementary (M-F – 484-266-2006)

Frequent handwashing is still one of the best ways to prevent the spread of illness. Make sure you dry your hands well to prevent dry/chapped skin.

Check out what has been happening in the library, by clicking the attachment below.

• 3/20 - Grades 3-5 Poetry reading and workshop
  
• 3/22 - No School - Teacher In-service Day
• 3/24 - 4th & 5th grade Talent Show
• 3/25 - PTO Green Bash
• 3/31 - 5th grade vs. Faculty Basketball game
• APRIL
• 4/6 - 4/10 - Spring Break
• 4/20 - Schoolwide Planting Day
• 4/21 - No School
• 4/25 - 4/27 - ELA PSSAs

Is your child in 4th or 5th grade? We are excited to share that our annual 4th and 5th District-Wide Track Meet will be held this May. Our students will enjoy a day at the WCU track in a friendly competition against other WCASD elementary schools. WE WILL NEED YOUR HELP!!! The success of the track meet rests heavily on the parent volunteers. YOU WILL NEED YOUR CLEARANCES. You can visit this link on the district website for information for information about obtaining your clearances. We suggest you put in for your clearances now as they do sometimes take a bit of time to receive them back.

Save the Date to attend as a parent volunteer. More information will come with specific times.

May 17, 2023 (rain date – 5/19) : East Goshen, Hillsdale, Greystone, Glen Acres, and Westtown Thornbury

May 18, 2023 (rain date – 5/22) : East Bradford, Penn Wood, Starkweather, Exton, Fern Hill, Mary C. Howse

A few things to note:

1) Volunteers must have clearances.

2) Younger siblings are not permitted at school while you volunteer.

3) Volunteers are held to the same confidentiality standards as any WCASD employee.

4) While you may see and interact with your child when you are volunteering, you are here to assist all children.

5) Volunteer links will be sent out every other month for two months at a time.

Registration is open for new students. Please go to the District website to fill out an online application. Our school secretary. Mrs. Taggart, will be in touch to finalize the registration. Tell your neighbors and friends!

When your child is absent please update Pick Up Patrol to reflect this AND send us an email or note after the absence. Please also use PUP to communicate any appointments (late arrival/early dismissal) and/or any changes to your child's dismissal plan.

A few things to note:

• Pick Up means you are driving through the car line to get your child after 3:30
• Early Dismissal is for when you are signing your child out before 3:30pm for any reason
• Walker means you are walking to school or parking your car and walking up to retrieve your child.

Even with Pick Up Patrol, if your child is absent, we must have a note from you to explain the absence within 3 days of your child's return. Otherwise the absence is marked as Unlawful and you will be receiving a letter from the office. (No one likes sending or receiving these letters!)

Each child is permitted 10 parent notes and 5 family vacation days each year for absences. Please use the family vacation form below or email me (pmerten@wcasd.net) with vacation requests.

Doctor’s notes are appreciated whenever you see a doctor due to illness.

Si usted prefiere comunicarse en español por favor llame al 484-266-1690 para contactarse con personal escolar.

(If you prefer to speak to a Spanish speaking operator, please call 484-266-1690 to connect with school personnel.)