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Superintendent’s Report

March 28, 2022

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Eric J. Becoats, Ed.D.

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Agenda

  • COVID Updates
  • Celebrating Success
  • Special Thanks
  • Announcements

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COVID Updates

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COVID Data Tracking

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COVID Data Tracking

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WPSD COVID Case Tracking

https://www.williampennsd.org/covid-19-guidance

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Revised Health and Safety Plan

  • Effective April 4, wearing masks is optional in District buildings.
  • Employees and contractors are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination or submit to weekly testing.
  • Masks are no longer required on school buses.
  • Board reserves the right to

reinstate the mandate if

positive cases rise in the

District or in Delaware County.

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Celebrating Success

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Congratulations!

Julia Bowden

Rotary Club of Upper Darby and Lansdowne February Student of the Month

  • National Honor Society, National Math Honor Society
  • Takes courses at DCCC
  • Distinguished Honor Roll
  • Dual Enrollment, Softball Team, Band, Choir
  • Plans to study Environmental Science

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Congratulations!

Jessica Le

Rotary Club of Upper Darby and Lansdowne March Student of the Month

  • National Honor Society, National Math Honor Society
  • Distinguished Honor Roll, Advanced Placement Courses
  • School Newspaper, volunteer at local library, school

beautification projects, makes autism awareness ribbons

  • Most Outstanding Junior Awards in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies
  • Plans to study Nursing

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Congratulations!

Katelyn Tong

Signs Letter of Intent:

Selects Widener University

  • Full Scholarship to Play Softball
  • Varsity Softball Team 2019-2022; Captain in

2021 and 2022

  • 2021 Phillies Softball Carpenter Cup Classic
  • 2021 Softball MVP
  • GPA 4.3; 6th in the Class, Distinguished Honor Roll
  • National Honor Society, Marching and Concert Bands
  • Student School Board Representative for 3 years

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Special Thanks

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  • Special thanks to Deputy Secretary Marten for visiting Evans Elementary and East Lansdowne Elementary to discuss the ARP and ESSR funds we used and are using for our Summer Enrichment Programs and HVAC improvements.
  • We thank our Summer Program Leaders, Students, and Parents for participating in a roundtable discussion with the Deputy Secretary.
  • To our Principals, staff, and students at Evans and East Lansdowne, thank you for the warm welcome and hospitality.

Cindy Marten, Deputy Secretary of the US Department of Education Visits WPSD

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  • Special thanks to State and Local Officials, District Administrators, Students, Families, and Community Members who visited classrooms to read to and with students.
  • Read Across America encourages every child in every community to celebrate reading.

Read Across America Week

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State Senator Anthony Williams Reads to Students at Walnut Street Elementary School

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Children First & WPSD School Funding Vigil

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Announcements

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Culture, Climate, and Engagement Surveys

  • In alignment with our Strategic Plan - Focus Forward 2025 - the District is conducting annual surveys to get feedback around school climate, culture, and engagement
  • Seeking honest, thoughtful responses from our students, employees, and families
  • Please complete the survey by March 31

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Kindergarten Pre-Registration Event

  • Early registration for kindergarten students for the 2022-23 school year

(Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2022)

  • Complete the family survey

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Penn Wood High School Prom Dress Pop-up Shop

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