NPE Eblast

1. MySchoolBucks - School Item Payments

2. Social-emotional Learning Survey Information - Please Read

3. Student Council Spirit Wear Store

4. Important Dates

5. Free and Reduced Lunch Application

6. Electronic Device Policy/Student Handbook

REMINDER: NO SCHOOL tomorrow for students (Tuesday, September 23)

We are pleased to inform you that school items can now be purchased and paid for through your

MySchoolBucks account.

This convenient online payment option allows you to easily manage and track purchases such as field trips, Scholastic News, and more. To get started, simply log in to your account at www.myschoolbucks.com and navigate to the appropriate section for school items.

We thank you and your family for being our valued partners. As you may already be aware, building social-emotional learning (SEL) skills continues to be an important goal for our schools this year. Specifically, all students will participate in a social-emotional check-in beginning on September 30th. The goal is to all have all grades complete a check-in by October 9th. Grades K-2 will complete hard copy surveys as part of Guidance Instruction. For grades 3-5 the district partners with a third-party vendor, Panorama, to support us in administering these check-ins and students receive the check-in via email.

The Student Council is proud to announce the return of the Spirit Wear store. The Store will open up on September 15th and close on October 6th.

Please use the link below if you would like to place an order.

https://logowearhouse.shop/npe/shop/home

Tuesday, September 23 - NO SCHOOL

Thursday, October 2 - NO SCHOOL

Friday, October 10 - Picture Day

We would like to remind families that the Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 2025-2026 school year is available via paper application and online at www.schoolcafe.com. Families must reapply each school year to continue receiving benefits.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Stefanie Christy at 610-892-3470 x1302 or schristy@wssd.org.

Personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, earbuds, and similar items, can be significant distractions in the classroom, impacting both student learning and social development.

These devices are defined as any personal item that can:

• Take photos or record video
• Make calls or send messages
• Connect to the internet
• Use apps, GPS, or audio

To support a focused learning environment that promotes each child’s academic success and social-emotional well-being, the updated policy outlines clear expectations for device use at each school level. We encourage you to review these expectations and discuss them with your child(ren) as we begin the new school year.

Elementary School (Grades K–5)

• Students are not permitted to use devices during the school day unless the principal grants permission for educational purposes.
• Storage: Devices must be turned off and stored in backpacks.

In Case of Emergency

Please refrain from calling or texting your child during the school day. If an urgent matter arises, please contact the school’s main office, and staff will promptly relay the message. For non-urgent communication, we encourage you to wait until after school hours.

Students do not need a phone in school, and they can access the phone in the main office or in the school counselors’ offices if they need to make a call during the school day.

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To learn more about the updated electronic devices policy, you can visit our website or access the full policy on BoardDocs.