Wilmington Manor Elementary School

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Wilmington Manor November 2nd – November 9th.  Students will be visiting the book fair during their assigned Library time.  For parents/other interested adults shopping convenience, the book fair will be open the evening of November 8th from 5:00 PM to 7:00PM.  If anyone has any questions about the book fair, our Librarian, Mrs. Keohane would be happy to answer them for you.  Just click on to her email link and send her a quick note.  She will respond to you in a timely manner. 

The first marking ends this Thursday, October 25th.  Report cards will be mailed home November 2nd.  Conferences are scheduled for November 6 – 9.  Students will be dismissed at 12:42 on conference days.

School pictures have arrived and will be sent home with students this afternoon (10/19).  If your child was absent, is new to our school,  or you desire a retake, the photographers will be back on Thursday, October 25th.  Order forms can be picked up in the main office.  If you want a retake, simply return the packet (as is) to the photographer.

The PTA Fall Festival is scheduled for Friday, October 26th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM in the school cafeteria.  There will be:

• music
• games
• face painting
• prizes
• contests
• snacks
• activities

Bring the whole family for a fun night out!

Admission is $3.00 per child in advance or $4.00 at the door.

The PTA is sending a flyer home on Oct. 18th with more information.  Additional flyers can be obtained in the main office.

Oct. 15 - 16 – 4th grade Science DSTP

Oct. 18 – 19 – 4th grade Social Studies DSTP

Oct. 25th Make up Picture Day

Oct 25th – 1st Marking ends

Oct 25th – Title I Family night at William Penn High School 6:00 PM

Oct 26th – Fall Festival 6:30 – 8:30 sponsored by the PTA

Nov. 2 – report cards mailed home

Nov. 6 – 9 – 12:42 dismissal due to parent conferences

Nov. 12 – School closed – Holiday – Veteran’s Day

Nov. 14th 4th and 5th Grade take a DSTP Field Test in Writing

Nov. 20th – 3rd grade Field trip to the DuPont Theatre

Nov. 21 – 22 – 23 – Thanksgiving Holiday – No school

All 4th grade students will be taking the DSTP Science and Social Studies portions of the State Test on October 15, 16, 18, and 19th. 

We had an assembly (Who wants to be a DSTP Smartie?) on October 10th to give the students some last minute testing tips.

We strongly encourage students to be in school on these days on time.  Breakfast will be available as usual starting at 8:10.  We encourage students to give their brain power by eating a good breakfast prior to the test.  This can be done at home or school.

Students should get a good night’s sleep before the test so that they are well rested.

Lastly, relax and do the best you can do.  We know that your teachers have prepared you well and now is your time to show what you know.

Good luck to all our 4th grade students!

The October edition of our monthly newsletter, The Flash, has been given to students to take home.  If you have not received your copy, extras are available in the main office.  The secretary will be happy to give you a copy upon request.

Thursday, October 11th and Friday, October 12th are Staff Development Days for Staff.

There is no school for students on these days.