Walt Disney

Disney Families,

November is here, and we are excited to begin a new month and our second marking period at Walt Disney Elementary! After an October filled with memorable moments, celebrations, and opportunities to bring our school community together, I look forward to all that November has in store. This month provides us with wonderful opportunities to reflect on the importance of gratitude, kindness, and the connections we share. As we continue through the school year, our focus remains on helping our students learn, grow, and create lasting memories along the way.

Veterans Day

Our first opportunity to show gratitude this month will be during our Veterans Day Assembly on Tuesday, November 10th, as we come together as a Disney community to honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Thank you to everyone who registered to attend and shared photos to help us recognize and celebrate the veterans connected to our school community.

Veterans who have registered for the event are invited to arrive at 9:05 AM for light breakfast refreshments before our assembly begins at 9:30 AM.

We look forward to a meaningful and memorable celebration as we show our appreciation for the service, dedication, and sacrifices of our veterans. Thank you for helping us make this event so special!

PBIS NEWSLETTER

Linked below, you will find Disney’s PBIS Newsletter, highlighting the wonderful things our students are doing to earn Dizzy Dollars! Our new raffle system has been a great success, and the addition of random drawings brings an extra element of excitement, giving students opportunities for surprise recognition and prizes. We are proud of our Disney Dragons for continuing to demonstrate what it means to be respectful, responsible, and safe. Keep up the great work, Dragons!

PBIS Community Survey – We Want to Hear from You!

As we continue working to make Walt Disney Elementary the best possible place for our students to learn and grow, we value the feedback of our Disney families! As part of our PBIS program, we invite you to participate in our Family Climate and Culture Survey.

We conduct this survey twice a year to gather valuable feedback about our school community, celebrate what is working well, and identify opportunities for continued growth. Your responses help guide our building practices, strengthen our PBIS initiatives, and ensure we are meeting the needs of our students and families.

We encourage all families to take a few minutes to complete the survey. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us make Walt Disney Elementary a welcoming, positive, and supportive place for all!

Click Here to Complete Our PBIS Family Survey

Wishtree Wishes

Our One Book, One School experience with Wishtree has officially come to a close, and what a wonderful experience it has been for our Disney community! As a culminating activity, students were invited to create their own wishes and hang them on our school’s Wishtree, bringing the story's message of hope, kindness, and belonging to life.

It has been especially rewarding to see the results of the hard work and creativity that went into making this experience so meaningful for our students and families. A special thank you to our Reading Specialist, Mrs. McAndrew, and everyone who helped bring this story to life and foster a shared love of reading throughout our school community.

Experiences like these remind us of the power of literacy to bring people together, spark imagination, and create lasting memories. I look forward to finding more opportunities to celebrate reading and continue building a love of literacy throughout Walt Disney Elementary! Check out the photos below!

Upcoming Events

Nov. 10 - Veterans Day Event - Veterans are invited to join us at 9:05, assembly starts at 9:30

Nov. 11 - No School - Veterans Day Observance

Nov. 23-24 - Conference Days - Half Day for Students

Nov. 25-27 - No School (Students)

Harlem Wizard Tickets on Sale Now (See information below)

As we begin November, I am excited for all the wonderful opportunities ahead to create memorable moments for our students and families. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making Walt Disney Elementary such a special place to learn and grow!

On a personal note, I will be heading to Disney World next week! Of course, I consider this a very important market research trip as I explore how Disney creates magical experiences, builds a sense of community, and makes lasting memories. I may even need to ride a few attractions to ensure my research is thorough! All in the name of making Walt Disney Elementary an even more magical place!

With my upcoming trip, there will not be a family newsletter next week, but I look forward to sharing more Disney news and celebrations when I return.

Wishing all of our Disney families a wonderful week ahead.

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