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Weekly Update
November 01, 2026
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Dear Coebourn Elementary Families,
We kicked off the weekend with a wonderful experience—our students enjoyed an interactive and creative production of The Rainbow Fish presented by the Walnut Street Theatre on Friday afternoon. We hope everyone who celebrated had a safe and fun Halloween!
As we move into November, please keep an eye out for a few important updates:
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Veterans Day Ceremony: Paperwork has been sent home, so please check your child’s folder for details.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences: Conferences are scheduled for Monday, Nov 23, and Tuesday, Nov 24. Teachers have sent out SignUpGenius links via Schoology—please check your account to schedule a time to meet.
Thank you for your continued partnership in fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for our students!
Warmly,
Nicole Small
Principal, Coebourn Elementary School
| | Students will attend Music, Art, PE (twice weekly), Technology, and Guidance. Related Arts classes follow a 6-day, beginning with Day A on September 8. The weekly cycle will be communicated with families each week. | | |
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Tuesday, November 3: Election Day No School / Teacher In-Service
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Wednesday, November 4: Student Lighthouse Team Meeting 3:30-4:15 PM
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Thursday, November 5:Chorus 8 AM, PTL Meeting 6:30 PM
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Friday, November 6: National STEM Day Activity
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Catch the Latest Scoop!
Hold the presses—the Fall Issue of the Coebourn Times is officially here!
Our talented student reporters, writers, and contributors have been hard at work bringing you the best stories, creative features, jokes, and school highlights of the season.
Read the latest edition here: Coebourn Times Student Newspaper
Grab a warm drink, dive in, and see what our amazing students have published!
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Follow Coebourn on Instagram
Our Instagram account shares photos and videos that highlight the amazing stuff happening at Coebourn! Find us by clicking the Instagram icon or searching @COEBOURNES on the app.
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Ready to Volunteer? Check Your Clearances!
Whether you're chaperoning a field trip, helping in a classroom, or supporting a school event, make sure your clearances are up to date.
Pennsylvania law requires volunteer clearances to be renewed every 60 months (five years).
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Delco School Districts to Host Education Career Fair November 3 | Explore career opportunities with Penn-Delco, neighboring districts and the DCIU at the Education Career Fair. | | | | |
Technology Tip
Raising Kids in a Digital World
Simple tips to help families raise safe, smart, and responsible digital citizens.
Vivienne Cameron, M.Ed.
Think Before You Share—Protecting Personal Information
Children share information online without always realizing how much it can reveal. A photo in front of their school, a post announcing a vacation, or a game profile displaying their full name can expose details they may not intend to share. Help children distinguish between information that is generally safe to share, such as a favorite color, and private information, such as their home address, phone number, passwords, or daily location. Even a free game or fun online quiz may request more information than necessary. Children should learn to pause and ask a trusted adult before sharing personal details or granting an app access to their camera, microphone, or location. Protecting privacy is a skill that grows with practice.
Action Step: Play a quick game of “Share It or Keep It Private?” Read these examples and ask your child to decide: favorite animal, home address, school name, password, favorite sport, and a photo showing your house number. Discuss why some information needs extra protection.
Family Resource: K–5 Family Tips: Privacy & Security — Common Sense Education — practical advice designed for elementary-age children.
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Leader in Me Binders
Our students are moving forward with Tab 2: Wildly Important Goals (WIGs) in their leadership binders. Students will establish a personal WIG and academic WIG for the year and track their progress along the way. We can’t wait to see their progress!
Also, each grade level is creating an academic WIG with a scoreboard for students and families to view in our halls. Check them out in the newsletter and in person during parent teacher conferences.
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The 7 Habits
1. Be Proactive- Personal Responsibility "I am in charge of my choices, mood, and actions."
2. Begin with the End in Mind- Goal Setting "I plan ahead and set meaningful goals for myself."
3. Put First Things First-Time Management "I do my work first, then I play."
4. Think Win-Win- Problem Solving "I look for solutions where everyone can feel good."
5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood-Listening & Empathy"I listen to others' ideas and feelings before I share mine."
6. Synergize-Teamwork "Together we are better and can accomplish more."
7. Sharpen the Saw-Balance & Wellness "I take care of my body, mind, heart, and spirit."
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2026-2027 Meetings
Coebourn PTL has many exciting events planned for the school year. Join our PTL meeting on the first Thursday of the month in the Coebourn Library.
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November Meeting
Join us on Thursday, November 5 at 6:30 pm in the Coebourn Library. Learn more about our upcoming events.
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Penn-Delco is committed to working in partnership with the surrounding community. Visit the Community Bulletin Board on pdsd.org to view upcoming programs, events, etc. offered by our approved community partners. | | | | |
Recreation & Leisure Fair for Students & Families
The Task Force brings together parents, caregivers, educators, and community members to advocate for students with special needs and strengthen collaboration between families and schools.
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November Training: Helping Students Complete Homework
DCIU offers monthly parent trainings with practical tips for supporting your child’s learning at home. Join the November 12 session for strategies to build routines and make homework more successful.
| | On Monday, October 26th, our students were treated to an interactive presentation hosted by Attorney General Dave Sunday's office titled "Be a S.T.A.R.: Use Your Power to Stay Drug-Free." Centered on personal safety, positive decision-making, and healthy living, this engaging session taught essential safety basics, such as checking with trusted adults before touching or tasting unknown items. Students also learned the S.T.A.R. decision-making strategy—encouraging them to Stop, Think, Act, and Reflect—while acquiring practical refusal skills and positive coping mechanisms to help them navigate everyday choices. | Kindergarten has a Wildly Important Goal! "We will increase our number identification score to 1100 points by January and 1300 points by May. | | First Grade WIG Score board- Our First Grade Goal is to grow our Acadience Computation Score from 220 points in September to 375 points in January and ultimately 500 points in May! | |
Smart Watches, Phones, and Personal Communication Devices
This is a quick reminder regarding smart watches and electronic communication devices. Per school policy, all electronic communication devices—including smart watches that send or receive messages—must be turned off and kept inside backpacks while at school, on school property, or on the bus. Any devices visible outside a backpack will be held parent pickup.
If your child needs to reach you during the day, they may ask a teacher or the office to make a call. If you need to contact your child, please call the main office. Thank you for your support in keeping our learning environment focused and safe.
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Arrival Drop Off
Reminder: For morning drop off, please make sure your students are unloading curbside (behind the driver).
Use Crosswalks on Campus
Reminder: Please use crosswalks when on campus especially at arrival and dismissal.
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No Dogs at Dismissal and Arrival
Friendly Reminder:** While we all love our furry pets, please do not bring them to arrival or dismissal. This ensures drop-off and pick-up are safe and stress-free for all students, families, and pets. Thank you for your cooperation!
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