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The third graders loved the beautiful weather and backyard learning we had in day with Miss Olivia during our Riverbend Post Visit.

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(ES): ¡Noticias emocionantes para todas nuestras familias del jardín de infantes (kínder) del NASD! La próxima semana, los estudiantes llevarán a casa unos libros decodificables especiales de Just Right Reader para conservarlos y disfrutarlos durante el verano. Estos libros están diseñados para ayudar a nuestros alumnos más pequeños a seguir desarrollando sus habilidades de lectura de una manera divertida y significativa. 📚✨🩵 Compartiremos más detalles la próxima semana; asegúrense de revisar su correo electrónico para obtener la información completa, incluyendo cómo pueden fomentar la lectura en casa durante el verano. ¡Estamos deseando ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a mantener su confianza y a estar listos para el primer grado!

(EN): Exciting news for all our NASD Kindergarten families! Next week, students will be bringing home special Just Right Reader decodable books to keep and enjoy over the summer. These books are designed to help our youngest learners continue building their reading skills in a fun and meaningful way. 📚✨🩵 More details will be shared next week—be sure to check your email for full information, including how you can support reading at home over the summer. We’re looking forward to helping our students stay confident and ready for first grade!


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Yesterday Whitehall English Language Development Teacher Mrs. Cabrera was voted as the Whitehall Teacher of the Year. This is a well-deserved for Mrs. Cabrera.

Last Night Whitehall held its Celebration of the Arts with performances by the Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and Select Chorus along with displays of student art work. Congratulations to our students on their performances and displays of outstanding artistic talents in Music and Art!

Click the link below for photos.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bngGNNLXyyaLsDjJ6

Reminder that the school will be closed on Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. We will see students back in school on Tuesday, May 26th. Have a great weekend!

Good Afternoon Whitehall Families,

This is a reminder that tomorrow is an early dismissal day. Students will be dismissed at 12:20.

During library class, our third grade students had the opportunity to meet Jason Schein, a paleontologist with Elevation Science Institute. Mr. Schein walked the students through the steps of uncovering fossils and his love of exploring. They got to touch a fossil jacket containing a 150 million year old dinosaur bone, a 65 million year old oyster shell, float (piece of dinosaur bone), and a megalodon tooth! It was such a cool and memorable experience for our students. If you have a love of fossils and want to follow Mr. Schein's work, check out 2026 Fossil Jacket Sponsorship. We can't wait to see Whitehall's name on a fossil jacket!

https://www.facebook.com/ElevationScience

2026 Fossil Sponsorship Jacket
https://givebutter.com/2026-fossil-sponsorship

Tomorrow is Field Day at Whitehall and it's going to be warm and sunny so here are some suggestions to prepare your child so they can have the best day ever!

1. Wear sneakers and shorts.
2. Wear a short sleeve shirt so their shoulders are protected from the sun.
3. Put sunscreen on your child before coming to school.
4. Bring a water bottle or plastic bottle of water. Please put their name on it.
5. If they don't want the sun on their face they can wear a hat. Please put their name on it.

The kids will be outside for 90 minutes in the morning, then inside for lunch and a break, and outside for an hour followed by water ice.

Reminder that school will be closed on Tuesday, May 19th. We will return to school on Wednesday, May 20th.

The Whitehall Elementary School Parent Faculty Club would like to thank our Local Business Sponsors for their generous support!

2025-26 Sponsors: Acme Markets; Beanie Bounce Party Rentals; BJ Kerper General Contractors, LLC; Chick-fil-A; Corropolese Italian Bakery & Deli; Costco Wholesale; Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital; DCO Orthodontic Specialists; KerPro Cleaning Service; PA House of Representatives Majority Leader Matt Bradford; Pennsylvania Academy of Dance Arts; Wawa; Wegmans

Music registration has begun for next school year. Second and third grade students may now sign-up to learn an instrument when they return in August. Paperwork has been sent home. For more information please contact Whitehall's music instructor, Mr. Patti at spatti@nasd.k12.pa.us .

Whitehall Special Education Staff had a great time on Saturday completing the Eagles Autism Challenge 5K! Thank you for everyone for your support! 💚🦅

Each week Golden PAWS are awarded to students in each grade for going above and beyond and who exemplify the quality of the month. In April we are focusing on Leadership. The students are rewarded with a medal, a prize, and due to a partnership with the Elmwood Park Zoo two free admission tickets to the zoo. Congratulations to our winners and a special thank you to the Elmwood Park Zoo.

Ms. Alexander's class enjoying their reward recess for April attendance.

The following students earned 5 PAWS and were rewarded this week and last week. Keep up the PAWTASTIC work.

Third grade had a busy day. We “Dropped Everything to Read” and then went outside to celebrate the end of PSSA with a delicious water ice party.

Ms. Hohenstein and Ms. McCormick’s class celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a full day of fun, learning, and hands on experiences! Students explored traditions connected to the holiday while engaging in meaningful classroom activities.

The classes focused on the picture book Dragons Love Tacos to support comprehension, sequencing, and communication skills. Throughout the day, themed activities were used to target each student’s individual learning goals. Students also enjoyed a special food experience, learning about tacos and trying concha bread (a big thanks to the classroom families who donated concha bread!) It was a joyful and engaging day filled with culture, creativity, and learning.

Grade Level Attendance Winners for April:

K - Mrs. Henry
1 - Mrs. Childers
2 - Ms. Alexander
3 - Mrs. Rosen
4 - Mrs. Fonash
AS - Basile

Ganadores de asistencia escolar a nivel de grade en abril

K - Sra. Henry
1 - Sra. Childers
2 - Sra. Alexander
3 - Sra. Rosen
4 - Sra. Fonash
AS - Sra. Basile

We had 263 students with perfect attendance in April!

Here are the percentages by grade:
K-95%
1-94%
2-95%
3-96%
4-96%.

¡Tuvimos 263 estudiantes con asistencia perfecta durante el mes de abril!
Nuestros porcentajes de asistencia por grado fueron:
K-95%,
1-94%
2-95%
3-96%
4-96%.

Each week Golden PAWS are awarded to students in each grade for going above and beyond and who exemplify the quality of the month. In April we are focusing on Citizenship. The students are rewarded with a medal, a prize, and due to a partnership with the Elmwood Park Zoo two free admission tickets to the zoo. Congratulations to our winners and a special thank you to the Elmwood Park Zoo.