• For families participating in the musical, please review the information in the Weekly Announcements section below.

• 5th grade families, please use the RSVP form linked below if you plan to attend the Middle School Information Night.

• If your child has food allergies or sensitivities, please read the Nurse’s note below regarding Halloween treats.

Further information on all checklist items can be found below.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN FIELD TRIPS

Friday, October 24

Tuesday, October 28

On the 24th, the pre-kindergarten class will be traveling to Kohler Farms in Ambler for a hayride and to enjoy their pumpkin patch and some other fun fall activities. On the 28th, they will be visiting the Bryn Mawr Fire Company to meet firefighters and learn more about what they do for the community.

HALLOWEEN PARADE & SING-ALONG

Friday, October 31

8:30 am

Come join us to see the Halloween parade and sing-along! Younger siblings and family members are invited. The parade will begin promptly at 8:30am as our Mighty Oaks will be here to walk with their Acorns, followed by a fun, Halloween-themed sing-along in the Big Gym.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SOCIALS

Saturday, November 1 - 1st Grade

Saturday, November 8 - 4th Grade

Parent/Guardian Socials are opportunities for families in the same grade level to get to know each other better and create connections within the Shipley community. Further information on these events will be sent out by each Grade Level Coordinator and/or the event host(s); please contact them if you have any questions. Please note that these events are adult-only unless otherwise specified.

MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT FOR 5TH GRADE FAMILIES

Tuesday, November 4

West Middle School

7:00pm
All 5th grade parents and guardians are invited to meet the Middle School faculty and administration and learn more about the Middle School program. An email with more information will be sent to 5th grade families in the coming days. This is the first of multiple events throughout the school year that will help introduce 5th grade students and their families to the Middle School. To RSVP for the event, please use this form.

KINDERGARTEN TRIP TO THE PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM

Friday, November 7

Kindergarten will head to the Please Touch Museum to explore their offerings to support deeper learning skills through literacy, creative and performing arts, and STEAM. They’ll also check out the museum’s current temporary exhibition, AlegreMENTE, a bilingual exploration of the collaborative relationships between children and their caregivers.

LOWER SCHOOL MUSICAL UPDATES

• T-Shirt Order Form

  • All students will receive a t-shirt for their participation in this year’s show! Please fill out this form with your child’s size by November 3rd.

• Rehearsal Resources

  • As a reminder, please follow this link for a folder of Mary Poppins Jr. Rehearsal Resources, including Guide Vocal Tracks and Choreography Videos, which will be uploaded as they are taught. Please have cast members review material at home!

• Please check next week’s update for information regarding parent volunteer opportunities!

NOTES FROM STUDENT SUPPORT

October is a time when parents may notice more transitions in children’s friendships. This may include the beginning of new friendships, the strengthening of others, and even the fading of some. This is to be expected. Friendships grow and change as children grow and change! Follow your child’s lead in this process, normalize change, and help your child establish healthy relationships both in and out of school.

Please reach out to Catherine Mallam with any concerns about your child’s social-emotional well-being.

NOTES FROM THE NURSE’S OFFICE

Halloween is in the air! It is an exciting time for our youngest students. For the Halloween celebration, our parent coordinators will be supplying the following treats: 

Soft pretzels from the Philadelphia Pretzel Factory, label here, and Two Bite vanilla cupcakes, label here. 

Food allergy students will be offered Snyder’s Gluten Free Pretzels, Gluten free Oreos or Drizzilicious mini rice cake bites, flavors: s’mores, cinnamon swirl, birthday cake. 

All treats are nut free and peanut free. If your child has another allergy, please review the alternative snacks, and let our nurse know if you are ok with your child having the allergy treats. We ask that parents do not send in candy or extra food to be mindful of food allergy students.