Erdenheim Elementary

Dear Erdenheim Families:

Thank you for a great week! A special highlight of the week was our 5th graders’ annual Camp America trip. Students enjoyed a day filled with fun, teamwork, and opportunities to build connections with their classmates.

As a reminder, the EEHSP Trunk or Treat will be held tomorrow, October 17, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Enfield. We hope you can make it!

Please also be sure to review the Costume Parade details below as you prepare for the event.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

With Spartan PRIDE,

Mr. Speicher & Ms. Robinson

Saturday, October 17, 2026:

• EEHSP Annual Trunk or Treat (1:00-3:00 PM) @ ENFIELD

• Science Explorers (3:30-4:30 PM)

Tuesday, October 20, 2026:

• Advanced Band (7:55-8:55 AM)
• Intermediate Chorus (7:55-8:55 AM)
• Advanced Orchestra (3:30-4:30 PM)
• Chess Wizards (3:45-4:45 PM)

Wednesday, October 21, 2026:

• Advanced Chorus (7:55-8:55 AM)
• Beginner Chorus (3:30-4:30 PM)

• Speeder Kids (3:30-4:30 PM)

• Advanced Orchestra (7:55 AM-8:55 AM)

Click link for: 2026-2027 District Calendar

On Friday, October 30th, we will host our annual costume parade. This is an optional event for students and families. For students who do not celebrate Halloween, we will have an alternative event, the Fall Celebration. The Fall Celebration will provide fun fall activities for students. This alternative activity will start at 10:15 a.m., the same time as the start of the parade. If you would like your child to participate in the Fall Celebration instead of the Costume Parade/classroom party, please RSVP by clicking here!

For those who choose to participate, the parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. Families are invited to attend the outdoor parade, weather permitting. However, parents will not be permitted to attend classroom parties unless they are registered party volunteers with the room parent.

Here are a few reminders about the parade:

• Children will exit the front entrance of the building and walk down the front sidewalk. The route will then proceed up Springfield Way and will turn around at the 309 tunnel. The parade will end at the front door of the school. Students will then return to their classrooms for parties. Click on this link for the parade route: Halloween Parade Route.

• Springfield Way will close at 9:50 a.m. Parking will be permitted in the Middle School lot (walk through the tunnel), Erdenheim’s upper lot (lot will close at 9:50 so please arrive early), and there will be limited parking at the High School. Cars parked in Erdenheim’s upper lot will need to be cleared immediately following the parade. We encourage parents, family, and friends to carpool due to limited parking.

• If you plan to take your child home before dismissal, please send an email to the attendance line (er_attendance@sdst.org) or PowerSchool Safe Arrival.

• The rules for costumes include the following:

  • Costumes must be appropriate for elementary school.

  • No toy weapons of any kind are allowed.

  • Students may wear a mask during the parade but will have to remove it when they are in the classroom during the day.

  • If students are wearing face paint as part of their costume, they need to come to school with it on.

  • Students either need to keep their costumes on all day, or be able to independently get them on/off at school.

• You do not need your clearances to watch the parade outside along our parade route.

As I'm sure you all know as parents, kids continue to be very excited by squishy items like NeeDoh and similar things like squishy cubes, dumplings, and now peanuts. We're seeing these items causing challenges in school in a couple of ways. First, they can be a distraction with students playing with them at their desk during instruction. There have also been problems with students losing them, confusing their item for a friend's, or regretting a trade they made with a friend. Finally, depending on the type, they can also cause a mess if they break.

Moving forward, we are requesting that students do not bring items like this to school. If students have them, we will ask them to keep them in their backpacks during school and on bus rides just like we would with any other toy. The only limited exceptions would be students with a fidget accommodation in their IEP where parents and teachers agree a small squishy item is effective for students or as a special occasion class reward communicated directly by the homeroom teacher.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Additionally, we have received several reports that families are dropping off students in the staff parking lot and having them walk to the front of the building. Oftentimes, this prevents our staff members from accessing parking.

We appreciate everyone's commitment to dropping off students in a timely manner, and we thank you in advance for your support with ensuring a smooth morning arrival for all students.

Elementary Smartwatch & Cell Phone Use: Ensuring smartwatch and cell phone use at the Elementary Level is only occurring outside of the instructional day. Students are not to wear or use these devices in school. We will expect them (if brought to school) to remain in their personal backpacks until after school hours.

For families dropping off and picking up students in the carline, please remember that cars must enter from Paper Mill Road and come down Springfield Way and turn left into our upper parking lot. This will help to prevent congestion at the entrance of the upper parking lot. We appreciate everyone's efforts to help us keep carline running smoothly.

Join us for Trunk or Treat at our new location at Enfield Elementary - same great event, just a different spot! Buy your tickets in advance to save time at the entrance!

SAVE THE DATES:

TRUNK OR TREAT: Saturday, October 17, 1:00-3:00pm at Enfield. The big day is finally here - join us at Trunk or Treat for trick-or-treating, games, snacks, and our fantastic Raffle Baskets! Purchase your tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line at the entrance! Parking will be available at Enfield in the Lower lot and on the right side of the Bus Loop; additional parking can be found at the Bus Depot and on Montgomery Avenue. Please be courteous of our neighbors when choosing a parking space!
*Please note that Trunk or Treat has been moved to Enfield Elementary.*

SPIRITWEAR FALL POP UP SALE: October 16 to October 25. Our Fall Pop Up shop opens TODAY! Check out our new collection of Spirit Wear and restock your gear or check off early holiday gifts! Orders will be available for pick up in late November.

PIZZA FUNDRAISER: October 19 to October 28. Make dinner easy with our $10 Pizza Kit Fundraiser! Each kit includes everything you need for a fresh homemade pizza (dough, sauce, cheese, and flour). Kits will be available for pick up on Monday, November 2, from 4:30-6pm at Enfield Elementary.

GOT SNEAKERS: Thanks to your efforts, we just sent four full bags of sneakers to be recycled! If you have old or worn sneakers that you are no longer using, drop them in the GotSneakers collection box in the Erdenheim vestibule to be recycled! Going to Trunk or Treat on Saturday? Bring your sneakers and drop them in the collection box when you check in for the event! Visit our website to learn more about our sneaker recycling initiative.

KEEP IN TOUCH: Join the EEHSP mailing list HERE & visit eehsp.org for all our current happenings! Email communications@eehsp.org anytime with questions, ideas, and feedback!

Join Us for Homecoming!

Spartan students, families, alumni, and neighbors are invited to join us Friday, October 23rd as we kick off Homecoming Weekend with an evening of school spirit, community, and fun!

4:30pm - 6:30pm — Spartan Kickoff
Our Spartan Kickoff, formerly known as the Tailgate, will take place in front of the high school’s main entrance at the Boulevard. Our clubs and activities will be selling food and other great items to support their programs. Bring your cash, your appetite, and your Spartan spirit!

7:00pm — Homecoming Football Game
Keep the celebration going as we cheer on our Spartans! Kickoff is at 7:00pm. Don't forget to wear all white!

Let’s work together to make this a fun, welcoming, and safe celebration for everyone. Thank you for showing your Spartan pride through positive school spirit and good sportsmanship.

We look forward to celebrating with you. Go Spartans!

The Office of Support Services is pleased to present our Fall 2026 Newsletter. This publication is your one stop shop for community services, district information, local food banks, mental health supports and so much more!

Click here for Support Services Fall Newsletter 2026

Our certified school nurses will conduct student screenings (height, weight, vision, and hearing) as mandated by Pennsylvania School Code. If you would like to opt your child out of the screening,

please contact your child’s school nurse.

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Email: er_attendance@sdst.org
Website: https://www.sdst.org/schools/erdenheim/index
Location: 500 Haws Lane, Flourtown, PA, USA
Phone: 215-233-6085
Twitter: @SDSTschools