Westbrook Park Elementary School
Wednesday Folder
Dear Westbrook Park Elementary School Families:
As we finish up our first month of school, I want to thank all of our Westbrook Park families for your support throughout the back to school season. September has been a busy and exciting month as our students settled into routines. We are so proud of how our students have grown throughout this first month and look forward to all that is ahead. As we enter the month of October, I wanted to share a few important reminders and upcoming events.
Important Dates & Reminders:
October 7: Early Dismissal at 12:30 p.m.
AM Kindergarten: 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.
PM Kindergarten: 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
October 12: No School
October 30: Fall Festival Parade at 2:15 p.m.
AM Kindergarten Parade: 9:15 a.m.
October 27: Picture Retakes
More information regarding our upcoming Fall Festival Parade will be shared soon.
This week, we will be introducing our Safety Program to our fifth grade students. Next week, homeroom teachers and administration will select our first group of fifth grade safeties. These students will help support arrival and dismissal and assist our younger students as they safely transition throughout the building. We are excited to give our fifth graders this opportunity to demonstrate leadership and serve as positive role models for our younger students.
Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support of Westbrook Park.
Have a great week,
Mrs. Cameron Bush
Principal
Attendance Message
Equipping families with strategies to support children experiencing anxiety and barriers to regular school attendance
On October 19, 2026, Dr. Katherine Dahlsgaard will be speaking to our families concerning supporting children who are experiencing anxiety and school avoidance behaviors. The event is taking place at Beverly Hill Middle School. We will have dinner for our families starting at 5:30 PM. Dr. Dahlsgaard’s presentation will begin at 6:30 PM. If you know someone who is struggling in these areas, you will definitely learn strategies that will help. This event is open to all Upper Darby School District families. If you would like to learn more about our speaker, please visit https://www.katherinedahlsgaard.com/about.
Morning Arrival Procedures
Please review the following Arrival Procedures:
Please review the following morning drop-off procedures to help ensure the safety of all students.
Our front bus loop is reserved strictly for buses. Cars should never enter the bus loop for student drop-off.
If you are dropping off your child by car, please follow the designated car drop-off procedures outlined below.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep arrival safe and orderly for everyone.
Parent Drop-Off (Car Loop)
The car loop is located on the Springfield Road side of the building.
- Car line operates from 8:30–8:50 a.m.
- Please pull forward as far as possible to keep traffic moving.
- Staff members and Student Safeties will assist students in exiting vehicles safely.
- After 8:50 a.m., parents must park, escort their child to the Main Office, and sign them in as late.
Reminders for the start of the 2026-2027 School Year
Home Access Center (HAC)
Homeroom and teacher assignments will be available through the Home Access Center (HAC) beginning August 27th. HAC is an important resource where families can view schedules, grades, attendance, and update contact information, including emergency contacts and email addresses. Please review and update your information before the start of school to ensure you receive all school and district communications. The District will email HAC login credentials on the day it opens. If you experience difficulties accessing your account, please email parentportal@upperdarbysd.org. Families who have forgotten their password will need to reset it using the password reset feature.
HAC Guide: HAC Parent Handbook
Transportation
Transportation letters for eligible students will be emailed through ParentLink. Families may also review the District's Safe Routes to School information, including suggested walking routes and crossing guard locations.
Attendance
When your child is absent, please send either a completed Westbrook Park absence note (Form B-901) or an email to wpes-attendance@upperdarbysd.org. Include your child's name, homeroom, date of absence, reason for the absence, and a parent/guardian signature. Absences without documentation within three school days will be marked as unexcused. Families may also call 610-626-9363 and press 1 to report an absence.
Home and School
Our next Home and School Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7th at 6:00 PM. Please join the meeting using this link. Please see more regarding Home & School Events in the flyers below.
Helpful Resources
October Menus
UDSD Events & Information
Home & School Events
Trunk or Treat
Friday 10/23 - 8:00 - 6:00 PM
Westbrook Park Elementary
Westbrook Park Elementary School
Please remember to check out the District’s electronic Community Bulletin Board every week for community, Township, and County resources and events!
Upper Darby School District - Official YouTube Channel - Upper Darby Official Youtube Channel
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Location: 199 Westbrook Drive, Clifton Heights, PA, USA
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