Linden Leopard Growl
January 13, 2021
Helping our Students Understand Difficult News Media...
The events that occurred in Washington, D.C. this past Wednesday may be difficult for our elementary student population, especially the very young ones, to understand and can stir both challenging emotions and fear. The link below is an unbiased resource for parents to use to guide discussions with their children about what happen. Feel free to use if it is helpful to you and your household.
Message from Mr. Testani
Health & Safety Reminders
We continue to keep the health and safety of our students and staff as our priority. Thank you for adhering to our health and safety plan and monitoring your child's health at home. We appreciate your attention and adherence to our plans and protocols.
Please continue to keep your child home and reach out to the school nurse if:
- they have a known exposure,
- are not feeling well,
- have exhibited symptoms on the "Can My Child Go to School" chart,
- and/or are awaiting test results.
We appreciate our school community’s continued support of our efforts to keep students and employees at home following exposure, following the quarantine measures recommended by the commonwealth and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These protocols help us to help maintain safe and healthy environments in our schools.
Please see the Can My Child Go to School Today? flow chart - it is a great resource/tool to print and use as a reference for our families.
Stay Healthy & Well,
Mike Testani
CBSD Travel Restrictions ~ Out of State Travel Guidelines
2021/2022 Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN
Kindergarten registration is open! Families of new students who are eligible to enroll in kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year are invited to begin the registration process. Get the details on eligibility, what documents to gather, and how to navigate the online registration process at www.cbsd.org/registration. Children must turn 5 years old on or before August 31st to register for kindergarten.
Please check the link below for details.
Important Dates
Friday, January 15, 2021
- Picture Day 9:30-2:30 Last Names M-Z
Monday, January 18, 2021
- School Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- LHSA General Membership Meeting- 7:00 PM
- Materials Pick up for Virtual Students
- Early Dismissal - 12:25
- School Closed- President's Day
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
- Weather Emergency Drill
HELPFUL LINKS
From the Café- Free Breakfast and Lunches Continue!
A reimbursable meal is made up of the following:
- ½ cup of fresh fruit or 100% fruit juice
- at least ½ cup fresh vegetable
- 8oz milk,
- a minimum of 1oz of grain
- a minimum of 1oz of meat or meat alternative.
In 2021, Linden will be working towards designation as a No Place for Hate school. No Place for Hate is an initiative of the Anti-Defamation League. It enables our school to challenge anti-Semitism, racism, and bigotry in all forms. No Place for Hate aims to reduce bias and bullying, increase appreciation for diversity, and build a community of respect.
We are looking for parents and students who would be interested in volunteering to join a committee with teachers to help Linden become an officially designated No Place for Hate School. The committee will meet one to two times a month at 3:00 to plan school-wide activities.
If you or your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade student is interested in joining the committee, please fill out the parent or student application below by Friday, January 15th. Students in grades 4-6 will have a small presentation about No Place for Hate next week as well as instructions on how to fill out the application. All applicants will be notified of their status on January 20th.
Due to the scope of this initiative and COVID restrictions, the committee size must be limited.
If you have any questions about the initiative, you can contact Dr. Graz at 267-893-4432.
At Linden, we are ONE!
APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH!
Student Application
No Place for Hate Student Application
Linden is working to become a No Place for Hate School, and we would love your help! No Place for Hate aims to reduce bias and bullying, increase appreciation for diversity, and build a community of respect. In order to be an official No Place for Hate School, we need to plan a variety of school-wide events. We are asking students that have passion for equality and respect for all, to join a committee with Linden teachers and parents to help plan these events.
Parent Application
No Place For Hate Parent Application
No Place for Hate is an initiative of the Anti-Defamation League. It enables our school to challenge anti-Semitism, racism, and bigotry in all forms. No Place for Hate aims to reduce bias and bullying, increase appreciation for diversity, and build a community of respect. We are looking for parents who would be interested in volunteering to be part of a committee made of Linden teachers and students to help Linden become an officially designated No Place for Hate School. The committee would meet one to two times a month at 3:00 to plan school-wide activities.
PARTICIPATION READING EVIDENCE DUE TO MRS.FREE FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH!
Hey 5th and 6th Graders....Join Linden’s Reading Olympics Team!
Reading Olympics is open to 5th and 6th grade student!
The program, hosted by the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, is a celebration of reading, culminating with a competition in the Spring. Students work together in teams to read from a list of 25 books. We will meet virtually (most likely after school) in the months leading up to the competition to chat about books and prepare for the competition.
It will be a virtual event, using Kahoot! We will work as teams to compete at a designated time between 4/6/21 and 4/16/21.
To join our team, you need to read 1 book from the 2021 Reading Olympics List. The list can be found on Linden's Library Website or simply click here.
- All RO books are available in the Linden Library. Students can place holds through the Destiny Library Catalog. Books will be delivered to your homeroom. Books are also available in several digital formats. Follow the links on the library website to access these.
NEXT, you need to provide EVIDENCE of your reading.
- Create a document on Office 365. It can be a Word document or even a PowerPoint. Summarize the story, explain your favorite scene or the most important scene in the story. Some readers like to jot down notes as they read to help them remember. You can send those notes, too. Basically, you just need to SHOW that you read and understand 1 story.
Email Mrs. Free dfree@cbsd.org with your Word document or Powerpoint.
This is DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH!
I can’t wait to get started!
Happy Reading!
2020/2021 Picture Day - JANUARY 15TH
School pictures are scheduled for Friday, January 15th.
- Last names beginning with the letters M-Z, pictures will be taken on Friday, January 15th.
Virtual students photos will be taken after the school day from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Students will receive an email from their teacher to the Picture Day Sign-Up Genius. Please sign up for a time slot - you will wait outside until your name is called.
Note:
Rather than having class pictures, this year our yearbook will feature grade level photos of students. In addition, students who are absent on their picture day or require a retake will need to schedule an in-person appointment at C and C Studios.
Friday FUN DAY in PE Class
A New Character Trait for January
Weather-Related School Closing Information
Central Bucks School District announces weather-related school closing, late starts, and early dismissals in several ways:
- Email blasts - sent to email addresses in Parent Portal.
- Tweets @CBSDSchools on Twitter and Facebook @CBSDSchoolDistrict.
- CBSD Text Messaging Alerts: Parents/guardians will automatically receive a text message.
- Internet - CBSD Home Page.
With winter weather in our forecast, please use this list to access updated information.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE INFORMATION
Student Absences
In-Person Absences: Students will be marked absent if they are not in school that day. If the student should be physically present but is participating virtually due to COVID related concerns, the teacher will mark the attendance as "Participating Virtually". This will give the student credit for attendance.
Online Absences: If a student does not attend class, the student will be marked absent until we receive the communication from parents. Note: If a student logs-in initially, but leaves the call or does not engage, the comment "Virtually Cut" will be added to the comments section.
Please contact Cindy Faville in the Linden Main office at cfaville@cbsd.org with any questions.
Questions about COVID-19?
As the COVID cases rise in the community, the Central Bucks Nurses are working hard to keep everyone healthy and safe. Our school nurse, Mrs. Tina Boyer, is here to help! If you have questions, feel free to email or call her. She can help with:
- Determine if your child(ren) is a close contact.
- Explain the isolation and quarantine process.
- Provide guidance for symptoms and management.
- And more! .... just ask.
Mrs. Tina Boyer's email address is tboyer@cbsd.org, or call the Linden main office at 267-893-4401 to be connected to the Health Room.
Universal Masking Orders Update
The secretary of health has directed that everyone should wear an appropriate face covering, both indoors and outdoors.
While the commonwealth’s order allows for the wearing of a face shield, the secretary’s orders clearly state that a face shield should be considered only if the wearing of a cloth face covering is otherwise not possible. Please visit the commonwealth’s website for more detailed information.
- Please remember to wear your mask when you are on school property, even if it is to pick-up materials or drop-off your child(ren).
- Please wash your child's mask properly and routinely.
THANK YOU!
PREVIOUSLY POSTED LINDEN NEWS
Family Travel Update
If your child(ren) is traveling this holiday season, complete a Request for Approved Absence Form. Out of an abundance of caution, students who travel must refrain from in-person instruction.
In compliance with the district's Health and Safety Plan, students who travel will not be able to return for a period of 10 days without testing, or after 7 days with a negative test on or after day 5. Any questions about this procedure can be directed to Cindy Faville in the Linden Office, at cfaville@cbsd.org.
Live-Streaming
Virtual instruction is available for any student who is absent more than 2 days for COVID related causes, such as illness or travel.
Once a teacher is notified, we will make arrangements including a materials pick-up at school. Live streaming will begin on day 3 of the absence, or earlier if feasible. This instruction may vary slightly depending upon the academic needs and age of the student. Note: knowing that the majority of students in the class are in-person, there will be times when the teacher is not in camera view.
CB Cares Boomerang Assets
The Boomerang Youth Recognition Award is a district-wide monthly program which recognizes and honors youth in our community for exemplifying and living by one of the chosen Developmental Assets® for the school year.
January: #33: Interpersonal Competence. Young person has empathy, sensitivity and friendship skills.
Coming up:
- February #26 Caring: Young person values service to others, in their family, school or community.
- March #30 Responsibility: Young person accepts and takes personal responsibility.
- April #25 Reading for Pleasure: Young person reads for pleasure most days, either alone, with family members or with friends.
- May #40 Positive View of Personal Future: Young person is optimistic about their personal future.
Email Mrs. Dempsey at ddempsey@cbsd.org with your nomination.
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