New Hope-Solebury Lower Elementary School

School Annoucements

Half Day: Friday, December 1 is the end of our first trimester. We will dismiss at 12 Noon. Thursday, December 14 and Friday, December 15 are also half days for conferences.

School Calendar 2023-2025: The district’s instructional calendar has been approved for school year 2024/25. Please use this link to view both the 2023/24 calendar and the 2024/25 calendar.

2nd Grade Music: It is time for our 2nd grade Jugband project in music class!  Click here for more information.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the LES…Get excited! It will run from Monday, December 4 to Thursday, December 7. Your child will visit during their regularly scheduled library lesson time on Monday and Tuesday. Read the Scholastic Book Fair letter here with all of the details. 

LES Holiday Shop: The Holiday Shop is returning to the LES December 11-13, 2023 with shopping taking place during the school day. An envelope will be coming home in backpacks next week with more information.


REMINDERS

PE Reminder:  Please remind your child to wear sneakers during Physical Education for their safety. No flip flops, crocs, sandals, dress shoes, rain boots, UGGs, etc. are to be worn. 

Laptops:  Please charge your laptop every night so your device is ready to bring in the next day.   

Important! Car pick up and drop off: When dropping off and picking up through the car line, PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR. Do not come to the school in the afternoon for car pick up until 3:05. The gate is locked and our early arrivers block Sugan Road and our school entrance. Car pick up runs from 3:25-3:40 on the side of the building. Morning car drop off is from 8:25-8:44. 

Dismissal Changes: You must send in a note if your child is staying after for a club or going home a different way. Please call or email the office by 12:00PM if your child's dismissal is different from routine. 

LES Picture Retake Day: Our picture make up day is November 29. Visit the Barksdale site for more information. The picture code for this event is 16477AR. Questions? Contact Barksdale at 610-494-3756.

Volunteers: Valid clearances are required to volunteer during school hours and a number of daytime volunteer opportunities still remain this school year, including December's Holiday Shop. Clearances are valid for five years and will be checked prior to every event to ensure student safety. Information on obtaining and submitting clearances is available here. 

Happening

Young Rembrandts Drawing Club

Snowfolk Competition 

NHS Education Fund STAR Program: The NHS Education Fund’s STAR Program is a wonderful way to recognize an outstanding NHSD teacher or staff member while also supporting extraordinary learning experiences for all NHS students. Make a donation to the Education Fund in honor of your STAR, and they will receive a special certificate to acknowledge your contribution. STAR recognitions are due before Wednesday, December 20.   
 
Class of 2025 “The Grinch” Movie Night: Join our junior class for a viewing of The Grinch on Wednesday, December 6 in the HS Buck Theater at 6PM. Proceeds support the Class of 2025. Reserve your tickets here. Guests are highly encouraged to preorder snack packages beforehand.

Adopt a Wishlist: Our HS Key Club encourages you to Adopt a Wishlist and help provide holiday gifts for more than 200 local families in need. Explore how you can help before December 13-14 here.

The New Hope-Solebury HSA has launched a Holiday Sale! Spirit wear makes for great holiday gifts for the entire family, including these customizable designs for Mom, Dad, Grandparents and more! This sale features limited-time savings of 20% sitewide! Orders over $75 will receive free shipping, and those below that will ship for just $5! Shop Now!   

Battle of the Bridges Holiday Shopping Fundraiser: Support our Lions Football Booster Club by shopping at Foxy Reds and Vignette December 1-3. Mention your Lions Football booster affiliation and 10% of your purchase will be donated to the team. Gift wrapping included!

HSA Family Directory: The Home and School Association would like to create the opportunity for interested families to share contact information with other NHSD families through an online directory. To participate, the form to register is available here. Please be aware that your participation is completely voluntary and that the school district will not be managing the data collection and distribution for the directory. 

Class of 2024 Fundraiser with Jules and Lovebird: Support our senior class by ordering from Jules Thin Crust Pizza or Lovebird in Newtown this Thursday, November 30. Display this flyer or mention the fundraiser and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Class of 2024.

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