School Newsletter
Hello West Bradford Families!
Dec. 9, 2022
Hello West Bradford Chargers!
Thank you for another awesome week! I had the chance to meet with many of our Charger Champion Readers this week. It is such a pleasure to see our students learning more about themselves and their world each day. Please encourage your child to drop me a note or speak with their teacher about reading to me so that hey can join our growing group of Charger Champion Readers!
Thursday, Dec 15 at 6:30 pm is our winter concert. I can’t wait to hear our talented singers and musicians who have worked so diligently to bring us this wonderful celebration.
Just a reminder that as the weather changes, please be sure that our Chargers are dressed appropriately. We love going outside, so please be sure that students bring coats, hats, and gloves as needed.
Please take a few moments to review the reminders below.
General Announcements:
- West Girls Lacrosse Clinic
West Girls Lacrosse is hosting winter clinics for girls in grades 1-8 at Downingtown West on February 12 & 19, 2023 from 9-12. Please see the registration information below. We hope your daughters will come out and enjoy a day of lacrosse while being coached by the West team and coaches! Register early to guarantee a clinic T-shirt!!
Online registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-T2NGMNkI43ZR2PKFN8YSwsI5SwZPoVuQttczHtclRoeF_Q/viewform?usp=share_link
Paper registration form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FbDWoGP8zkPwhtBRX_yMeMHp_a8x7Q4BZrt47EuIny8/edit?usp=sharing
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WatchDOG Sign-ups
There are still some slots available to sign up for our full-day WatchDOG program. We ask that only one person per family sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4da5ad2ca46-wbwatch
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Volunteering at WB
If you are interested in volunteering at West Bradford, please make sure your clearances are up-to-date. Use this site to see which clearances are required: https://www.dasd.org/about-us/community/volunteer.
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Trip Request Form
If your family is planning to take a vacation of three days or more, you must fill out a request for leave. Forms are found on the district website: https://wb.dasd.org/wbresources/school-day Vacations/trips taken during the school year require approval at least three days in advance from Mrs. Kearney. Submit the completed form to kcase@dasd.org or drop it off at the Main Office.
Home & School Updates:
WB H&S DECEMBER MEETING
Our next HSA meeting will take place on December 19 at 6:30 pm in West Bradford’s MPR or through this Zoom link: HSA December Meeting.
On The Border - Dine 'N Donate!
Take a break this holiday season and donate to West Bradford while you're at it! Visit On The Border in Exton, Dec. 14th from 11am - 10pm and mention West Bradford - 20% of sales will be donated back to your WB HSA. Click here
STAY IN TOUCH
Make sure to join us on Insta (@westbradfordhsa) and Facebook (WB Home & School) for all of the latest parent updates for H&S activities, teacher wish lists for the holidays, and more!
Mrs. Kearney’s Charger Chat Joke of the Week
Q. What do snowmen call their kids?
A. Chill-dren 😊
Have a wonderful weekend everyone, and remember that WB Chargers choose to make it great!
Mrs. Kearney
Please take a few moments to review the reminders below.
Calendar
- Wed., Dec. 14 – Early Dismissal; Modified Kindergarten
- Thurs., Dec. 15 – WB Winter Concert
- Mon., Dec. 26 – Mon., Jan 2 Schools closed for winter recess
- Tues., Jan. 3 – Schools reopen
Spirit Days
- Mon., Dec. 12 - WB gear – Chargers choose to make it great!
- Thurs., Dec. 15 – Holiday Attire – wear your holiday sweater, shirt, or dress for the Winter Concert
- Fri., Dec. 16 – National Ugly Sweater Day – wear your best ugly sweater
- Mon., Dec. 19 – wear blue and white in honor of our friends that celebrate Hanukkah
- Tues., Dec. 20 - Mistle Toes – wear festive socks
- Wed., Dec. 21 – Holiday Hats and Headpieces – wear a holiday hat or headband
- Thurs. Dec. 22 – Spread Holiday Cheer – wear your favorite holiday colors
- Fri., Dec. 23 – Cozy Day – wear your favorite pajamas or sweats
Who to contact
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Principal: Mrs. Deborah Kearney
(610) 384-9030, Ext. 29010
dkearney@dasd.org
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Administrative Assistant
Terry Foulk
tfoulk@dasd.org
(610) 384-9030, Ext. 29001
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School Counselor
Amy Sullivan
asullivan@dasd.org
(610) 384-9030, Ext. 29040
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School Nurse
Teresa Carter
tcarter@dasd.org
(610) 384-9030, Ext. 29502
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Healthroom Nurse
Dawn Sculli
dsculli@dasd.org
(610) 384-9030, Ext. 29502
When a child exhibits any of the following symptoms, the child should be kept at home.
Some general guidelines are:
For Fevers:
• A child running a fever of 100 degrees or higher should stay home.
• A child running a fever of 99+ degrees may have trouble keeping up with normal activities and may well become sick before the day is over.
• A child with a low-grade fever (99+ degrees) combined with other symptoms and discomfort should stay home.
• The rule of thumb is: “Fever free for 24 hours without medication”
Other reasons to keep a child home:
• Severe OR persistent coughing
• Very congested
• Very runny nose
• Unexplained rash
• Contagious disease/infection
• Contagious skin disorder
• Head Lice
If it should become necessary to contact you about your child, the procedure is to contact in the order specified in the online registration.
Please remember to update your work, cell, or home phone number in case of changes.
Also, make sure you add an alternate person to be called in case you cannot be reached.