Central Bucks School District

The CB Cares Educational Foundation's February Backpack Newsflash is now live online. Get it at https://cb-cares.org//cb-ca/what-we-do/backpack-newsflash/

The Central Bucks High School South Chapter of the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society hosted prominent historian Kenneth Davis, author of Don’t Know Much About History and numerous other works on American history this week. Introduced by Rho Kappa president Jane Macaulay and moderated by vice-president Rachel Leopold, Mr. Davis spoke to Rho Kappa members and social studies staff across the district about his recent projects and the challenging and exciting work of a historian, while answering a wide-range of student questions. Rho Kappa members were a great representation of the CB South community and were grateful to learn from Mr. Davis. #CBSDPROUD

All CBSD schools (including CB Virtual Academy) will operate on a 2 HOUR DELAYED schedule today, Thursday, February 11, 2021.There will be NO AM kindergarten. Elementary Schools: -A Schools - Bridge Valley, Cold Spring, Doyle, Gayman, Jamison, Mill Creek, Pine Run, and Titus - 10:35 a.m.... -B Schools - Buckingham and Kutz - 10:50 a.m. -C Schools - Barclay, Butler, Groveland, Linden and Warwick - 11:05 a.m. -Middle Schools: 9:30 a.m. -High Schools: 9:25 a.m.

Congratulations to CB West Teacher Alison Stone, who was recently certified as a "Distinguished Modern Classroom Educator" through the the Modern Classrooms Project program. Distinguished Modern Classroom Educators are focused on meeting their students' needs through blended, self-paced, mastery-based instruction. They plan effective learning experiences for each student they serve, and have demonstrated mastery of the program's research-backed instructional model strategies to meet every student's needs. #CBSDPROUD

Ms. Linda Raitt's 5th grade virtual academy class (including students from both Buckingham and Gayman elementary schools) took third place in the 2020 Rendell Citizenship Challenge, hosted by the Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement. The Honorable Judge Marjorie Rendell, former Governor Ed Rendell, and former Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris judged the competition. Students wrote a paper and answered questions at the finals about whether or not the nation should eliminate the Electoral College system and replace it with the popular vote. Over 100 5th grade classes from across the commonwealth competed in this year's challenge, and the CBSD students competed among just 12 schools that earned a place in the finals from both the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh area. Ms. Raitt's class secured a prize of $500 towards civic education!

Take a journey around the world this winter break! On the Titus Elementary School website, families can print out a passport and a map for the journey and listen to videos created by Titus teachers about different holiday celebrations and traditions across the world. Fill out a passport, create a souvenir postcard, read more about each holiday, and complete a departure ticket at each stop! Start your tour at https://www.cbsd.org/Page/64265. Titus teachers collaborated with th...eir Home and School to bring H&S president Angela McGettigan's idea to life - a world "tour" where students learn about holiday celebrations in 14 different countries. "Originally the idea was just for the teachers to record slides about the holidays and then the kids could fill out a passport with what they have learned about each holiday," Jennifer Snyder, Titus sixth grade teacher, explained, "However, after reviewing all of the resources, I realized that there were so many other fun things the kids could do to extend their learning about each holiday!" #CBSDPROUD

All CBSD schools (including CB Virtual Academy) will operate on a 2 HOUR DELAYED schedule on Monday, February 8, 2021. There will be NO AM kindergarten. Elementary Schools: -A Schools - Bridge Valley, Cold Spring, Doyle, Gayman, Jamison, Mill Creek, Pine Run, and Titus - 10:35 a.m.... -B Schools - Buckingham and Kutz - 10:50 a.m. -C Schools - Barclay, Butler, Groveland, Linden and Warwick - 11:05 a.m. Please note Kindergarten program cancellations associated with 2-hour delays will alternate between AM and PM kindergarten. -Middle Schools: 9:30 a.m. -High Schools: 9:25 a.m.

Despite the challenges of a worldwide pandemic, our CBSD art teachers and students have been hard at work creating. This video features work developed just during the month of December. Enjoy! #CBSDPROUD https://vimeo.com/492560606

Some amazing talent exists within our music faculty! This video was filmed by CB East students and features music recorded by string teachers from around the Central Bucks School District. "We put this together to encourage all of our music students to keep practicing and creating on their instruments. We hope this video brings some joy this holiday season!" - Jennifer DiVasto, CB East Music Teacher Teacher musicians performing are: Jennifer DiVasto, Mike Gruver, Donna Hartz...ell, Cheryl Keifer, Jennifer Repper, Jessica Tosti, and Kirby Vuocolo The teachers credit Mr. Dan Myers (lights and effects) and Matt Murray (video). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PutodKUa8i0 #CBSDPROUD!

CB South math teacher Frank Woodring was awarded with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Pennsylvania Teacher for the Year award. This award is given to a teacher who is dedicated to their students and to honoring patriotism and the lives of veterans. Mr. Woodring is a US Navy Veteran and the advisor for the Operation Eternal Gratitude (OEG) club at CB South, which is a military support club that sends care package overseas to deployed troops. In addition, Mr. Woodring helped create South’s Wall of Honor, which recognizes former CB South students who have served in different military roles after graduation. Congratulations Mr. Woodring! #CBSDPROUD

The December edition of the CB Cares Backpack Newsflash is now available at https://cb-cares.org/what-we-do/backpack-newsflash/

Don't miss this! On-demand until December 5!

As we welcome the Thanksgiving break, the Central Bucks School District has a great deal to be thankful for. Our students, school board, faculty, staff, administration, families and wider community are the spirit of this amazing school district. We wish you and your families a safe and healthy Thanksgiving.

Calling all CBSD kindergarten families...don't forget teacher conferences are scheduled for December 14 and 15!

The CB Cares Educational Foundation's November Backpack Newsflash is now available. Find it at https://cb-cares.org/what-we-do/backpack-newsflash/.

Tamanend's Alaina Ahuja - who created an Amazon Alexa "voice skill" for CBSD families to keep track of school calendar events, has updated the skill to include all school calendars! Find it on the Amazon Alexa store at https://tinyurl.com/y4o7zzmb.

A big thank you to CB East's Brady Reiner, who built hand-crafted guitar racks for each Central Bucks secondary school as part of a service project. Brady is a great example of the selfless contributions our students seek to make to improve their schools and community. #CBSDPROUD

Congratulations to CB South Librarian Matt Pecic, who was named the Education Award Recipient of the Doylestown Rotary Club’s 4 Way Test Award! The Four Way Test honorees were chosen based on their dedication to community service and their desire to improve the lives of others. #CBSDPROUD

Welcome back, Butler Bears! CBSD was SO EXCITED to welcome many Butler Elementary School students participating in-person back to the school building today after a long awaited HVAC project reached completion. Lots of "smiling eyes!" #CBSDPROUD

As we communicated today, a fire occurred early this morning, October 25, 2020 at Central Bucks High School West. The fire was contained to one classroom; one adjacent room incurred water damage due to sprinkler deployment and significant smoke circulated throughout sections of the building. Thankfully, there were no injuries. A professional restoration firm is now onsite performing the necessary cleaning and ventilation. For the safety and well-being of students and staff, CB West will be closed the week of October 26-30 while this work is completed. During this time, all instruction, both synchronous and asynchronous, will be delivered in a 100% virtual mode following the bell schedule in place since October 1st. Read a detailed update at https://tinyurl.com/y59v4vg8.

Early this morning, Sunday, October 25, 2020, a fire occurred in a first-floor classroom at Central Bucks High School West, located at 375 West Court Street in Doylestown. The fire was extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. Doylestown Fire Company was dispatched and arrived on campus, and are now assessing and monitoring the scene of the incident. No one was hurt or injured. Central Bucks School District administration and staff are working with local fire officials... at this hour. The district will release more information when available. We are deeply grateful that no one was hurt and for the quick response of the Doylestown Fire Company, Superintendent Dr. John J. Kopicki said, We ask that our students and families allow officials time to do their work, and avoid the campus as we work alongside them to secure and inspect the damage at CB West.

Middle Bucks Institute of Technology Multimedia Technology students were recognized among the winners and finalists at the 20th annual Bucks Fever FilmFest held virtually, recently. Multimedia students, Shamus Duffy (CB West), David Ward, Ian Kozlik (CB West), Tyler Dewald, and Tom Hetrick (CB South) graduated from MBIT last June, but continue to receive the praise for their work completed at MBIT in the 2019-2020 school year. The talent behind Multimedia Technology’s achieve...ments include: Slip Up Winner of the Narrative film category: Ian Kozlik (CB West), Tom Hetrick (CB South), Shamus Duffy (CB West), Tyler Dewald and David Ward. Upside Down- Winner of the Music Video category and Winner of Best Screenplay: David Ward, Eddie Kenna (CB South), Luke Whitney, Billy Kubacki (CB South), Tai Lowry (CB West), Shamus Duffy (CB West), and Tyler Dewald. Signal Finalist in the Narrative Film Category: Shamus Duffy (CB West), Luke Whitney, Billy Kubacki (CB South), Ian Kozlik (CB West), Nalani McDonald, Eddie Kenna, Zach Gehring Static- Finalist in the Narrative Film Category: Billy Kubacki (CB South), Luke Whitney, Ian Kozlik (CB West), Eddie Kenna (CB South), Shamus Duffy (CB West), and Brendan McCreesh (CB South). Read more at https://tinyurl.com/y48k6fa9, and watch the films on MBIT's website at https://tinyurl.com/y5d5r8lp! (Pictured below, a scene from "Static.") #CBSDPROUD

Congratulations to Tamanend Technology Education teacher, Kerri Brumbaugh for being recognized with the Innovative Educator Award at the Technology and Engineering Association of Pennsylvania Conference. Ms. Brumbaugh is an active member of the Tamanend community, serving as yearbook co-advisor, STEM club co-advisor, and CERT Team member. #CBSDPROUD

This year, CB Cares Educational Foundation's amazing Pumpkinfest 2020 takes to the streets of Doylestown Borough on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25! Get the details and don't miss it!

Holicong's Maia J. and Molly P. recorded a performance of "Tonight You Belong To Me" for this year's first "Sequestered Songfest." The piece was one of 11 wonderful performances by students and staff and throughout the evening. Click to listen! https://youtu.be/n1KreQ9hzPU

Congratulations to the Titus Elementary School community for helping to make Titus the top fundraising school in Eastern Pennsylvania by raising $15,063 dollars last school year for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Titus was also the recipient of the Inspiring Impact and Rising Star Award. A special thank you to Mrs. London, Mrs. Nero, and Mrs. Meehan for putting together all of our fundraising events last school year!

Did you know that CBSD's music teachers are hosting "Tune-Up Tuesdays" for all CB families? During these "drive-through" events, music teachers will be available for tuning and light repairs of student instruments or equipment. Takes place from 4PM-5:30PM in the parking lot at the ESC TODAY, located at 16 Welden Drive. More details at https://tinyurl.com/y4dpemvr.

Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) is hosting a virtual open house for middle school and high school students on Thursday, November 19, 2020 beginning at 6 p.m. The event will feature a premiere video to kick off featuring SkillsUSA officers. Families may also explore the campus and learn more about programs with an interactive map, virtually meet teachers, and take part in a question and answer session using the Zoom platform! Visit www.mbit.org for more information on the virtual Open House and access to the exciting interactive event.