Walt Disney

What an fantastic weekend we had at Walt Disney Elementary. Thank you to all of our families who came out to enjoy the fall weather and fun at Fall Fest. A lot of hard work and organization went on behind the scenes, led by Mr. Kennedy (shorts) and Ms. Cassidy, to bring the event to life, and from the turn out, it was worth it! It was great to see all the smiling faces on our campus as people took in the day. We are so glad you enjoyed it and look forward to bringing more joy next year. A special thank you to all of the volunteers, including our PTO, who came to set up, supervise, and take down the event.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

This week was our PTO pumpkin decorating contest, and the turn out was amazing. The creativity displayed by our students and family was great to see. There were winners in 3 different divisions: Pre K-1st, 2nd and 3rd, 4th and 5th. Congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you to everyone who participated. You can find pictures of the pumpkins below.

First Grade Field Trip

Our first-grade students had an amazing time exploring the Franklin Institute during their recent field trip! This was a wonderful educational opportunity for our students to take their learning beyond the classroom, explore new ideas, and experience the excitement of hands-on learning. Field trips like these help bring learning to life while creating memorable moments for our students. Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for pictures highlighting this exciting adventure!

Wishtree Last Week

We are approaching the last week of our One Book, One School event with Wishtree, and our hallways are starting to join in on the fun with our very own Red. Let's see if wishes start coming our way. We had our weekly raffle winners again this week. Congratulations, and thank you to all of our students for their enthusiasm and participation! To end the week and book, we will have a building-wide assembly celebration on Friday. Keep up keep turning those pages, and I can't wait to see everyone's reaction to the end.

As always, here are the resources to help you keep up with the story! Be sure to send in your raffle tickets for a chance to win each week.

Wishtree Pacing Guide

Wishtree Raffle Tickets

Read-alouds: YouTube page.

Costume Parade Day

Our annual Costume Parade is on Friday, October 30th, beginning at 1:45 p.m., with classroom parties to follow! Students should wear their regular school clothes in the morning and bring their costumes in a bag clearly labeled with their name to change into before the parade.

As a reminder, costumes must follow our school dress code and allow students to move safely. Inflatable costumes are permitted for the parade as long as they do not create tripping hazards or obstruct vision. Masks may only be worn during the parade, and costumes should not include weapons or look-alike weapons, excessive gore, or small pieces that could easily be lost. Participation in the parade and party activities is optional. If you prefer that your child not participate, please contact their classroom teacher so alternate arrangements can be made.

Parking: Families planning to watch the parade should park on surrounding side streets where parking is permitted. Please anticipate limited parking availability and allow extra time to find a space. Our school parking lot will not be available for parade visitors. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school grounds safe and accessible.

Rain Plan: In the event of rain, the outdoor costume parade will be canceled. However, classroom Halloween parties will still take place as scheduled.

A detailed message with reminders and parade route will be sent to families this week. We look forward to a fun and memorable afternoon with our Disney 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 Nov 2nd. Veterans Day Registration Link

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

Upcoming Events

Oct. 29 - Dragon of the Month Assembly - 9:30 am (times will rotate this year)

Oct. 30 - One Book One School Closing Assembly

Oct. 30 - Parade Day - 1:45 Start time; classroom parties to follow

Nov. 2 - No School - Grading Day

Nov. 3 - No School - Election Day

Nov. 10 - Veterans Day Event - More details coming this week

We will have our first Dragon of the Month (DOM) assembly of the year on Thursday, Oct. 29th at 9:30 am. New this year, will be rotating times for the DOM assemblies, so please be mindful of the time change. This month we recognize student who represent the ideal of COOPERATIVE. DOM assemblies are one of my favorite events at Disney. I love the shock and excitement on the students' faces when they hear their names called.

As you can see, we have several events coming up this week as we close out October, providing even more opportunities to bring joy to our students and create lasting memories. These are the moments that make Walt Disney Elementary such a special place. While the learning that takes place in our classrooms is always our priority, the connections, traditions, and experiences we share help make our school community truly magical.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making Walt Disney Elementary a place where students can learn, grow, and make memories that will last well beyond their elementary years. Here's to a fantastic final week of October!

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

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