The Colonial Times
May 14, 2021
What's Happening at Log
Upcoming Dates:
May 18: No school- Inservice/Primary Election
May 19-20: Keystone Algebra Tests (Algebra Students Only)
May 24-26: PSSA ELA Tests
May 27-28: PSSA Math Tests
May 31: No School- Memorial Day
June 1: PSSA Science Test (8th Grade Only)
June 3: 8th Grade Move Up Ceremony @ 6:00 PM
PSSA Tests
PSSA testing begins on Monday, May 24, 2021 for all Centennial School District middle school students. Keystone Testing begins on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 for students currently in Algebra I. Please review the information below in preparation for statewide testing.
PSSA Testing Information:
ELA/Math testing dates are May 24-May 28 for all students.
Science testing is Tuesday, June 1 for 8th-grade students only.
During the testing window, Log College will follow the schedule pictured above:
Students who have opted out of testing due to religious reasons may not report for in-person instruction during testing days. These students will have asynchronous work available on Canvas during the testing times.
At 10:30 a.m., non-testing students must log on for synchronous instruction while testing students will report to class in-person.
On June 1, only 8th-grade students will report to school. All 6th and 7th-graders must remain at home and will have asynchronous work available on Canvas. At 10:30 a.m., non-testing 8th-grade students and all 6th and 7th-grade students must log on for synchronous instruction while testing students will report to class in-person.
Keystone Testing:
Keystone Testing will be held on May 19 and 20. This test affects a small percentage of students and does not necessitate a special schedule.
Eighth Grade Move-up Ceremony
Below is important information regarding the upcoming 8th Grade Move-up Ceremony.
- Thursday, June 3, 2021 - 6:00 p.m. on the Log College Football Field. (Rain date 6/4)
The ceremony will last approximately 60 minutes.
Parking will be available at Log College and Willow Dale Elem.
Each student will be provided with two guest tickets. Virtual students are invited to attend.
*Virtual students/parents: Beginning Monday, May 17, 2021, tickets will be available for pick-up from the security office between 7:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. during school days.
*In-person students will receive tickets at school on Monday, May 17, 2021
Seats will be provided and will be spaced 6-feet apart.
The promotion will be live-streamed on Log’s Facebook page but will not be recorded.
*The building (and bathrooms) will not be open.
We will be issuing some of our awards during the presentation and performing live orchestra, band, and choral performances.
While the promotion is optional to attend, we do expect most students to be present.
There is not a specific dress code, but students should dress appropriately.
Eighth Grade Student Celebration
Important information regarding the 8th Grade Student Celebration is below. Please take a moment to read this.
- Thursday, June 3, 2021 - 11:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on the athletic fields. (Rain date 6/4)
A mini-version of Field Day but only for our 8th grade students.
DJ/Music, Dunk Tank, Ice Cream novelties, and other activities.
Virtual students must notify administration by May 27 if they would like to attend
80's Day at Log College
Materials Return
From Monday, May 17 to Friday, May 21 between 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m., we ask that you please return any student books, calculators, or other borrowed resources to school at our main entrance. Please be sure your child’s name is listed on any returned items.
Chromebooks should NOT be returned.
In-person students will return their books and other items during class.
Student Vaccine Opportunity
We have been afforded the opportunity for some of our students to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccination through our ongoing partnership with AMI Health. In order to participate, your student must be at least 12 years of age and committed to receiving both doses required for full vaccination. All vaccines will be administered on-site at William Tennent High School, Klinger Middle School, and Log College Middle School during the school day (parents/guardians will not attend the event). The initial doses will be administered on May 20, and the second round of doses will be administered on June 11.
Mrs. Karen Pressler, CSD Nursing Coordinator, will contact families that signed up with time frames for students to come in and receive the vaccine.
Nurse's Corner
Parents, we need your help to keep our students safe and healthy!
Please remember to check your student for the COVID 5 every morning before they come to school.
- Did your child have a temperature this morning of or above 100.3?
- Do they have an altered taste or smell?
- Were they exposed to anyone with a lab-confirmed case of Covid 19?
- Do they have an unexplained cough or shortness of breath?
- Are they awaiting results of a Covid 19 test?
*If any of the above are YES please keep your child home from school, contact attendance and attend virtually.
If your child is under isolation or in quarantine please call the school nurse at 215-441-6075 ex 14025. You may also email to curtan@centennialsd.org
If you are quarantining due to exposure, a negative test does not end quarantine. You still need to quarantine for 10 days after your exposure.
Thank you to all of the parents and guardians that have sent in their child's physical or dental forms. Please continue to send them in if you have not done so already.
All students in Grade 6 need a physical examination, this should include the required immunizations for 7th grade (Tdap & Meningococcal). The physical examination form needs to be completed by your child’s doctor and returned to the school nurse.
Students in Grade 7 need a dental examination. The dental examination form needs to be completed by your child’s dentist and returned to the school nurse.
Forms are available on our website or in the nurse's office.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the school nurse at 215-441-6075 x14025
Thank you for your ongoing support, as we strive to keep the children of LCMS safe and healthy!
Attendance Procedures
Attendance letters are automatically generated by the Skyward student management system on a weekly basis, based on student attendance reports. As we move through the year, the number of attendance letters generated increases a good deal. There are currently four types of letters generated weekly:
- 3-days of Illegal Absences
- 4-days of Illegal Absences
- 6-days of Illegal Absences
- 10 days of Cumulative Absences
Illegal absences simply mean that there is no accompanying parent note or doctor's note to excuse the absence. All absences default to illegal in Skyward until a note is received by our attendance office.
The three-day letter is considered a "warning" letter. After the four-day threshold is met, our school social worker will contact families to set up a SAIP (Student Attendance Improvement Plan) Meeting, where the absences are discussed and a plan to improve attendance is created. Once the six-day threshold is reached, other measures can be taken, as a student is considered "habitually truant" under the law. These COULD include fines in district magisterial court, Children and Youth involvement, or attendance diversion programs.
The 10-day letter is a cumulative letter meaning it counts both legal and illegal absences are counted. Once a 10-day letter has been generated, a 'licensed practitioner of the healing arts' must provide a note. That can include a doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, etc.
Absence notes must be turned in within three (3) days of your child's return to school. Absences will remain unexcused until notes or turned in or if the three day window is exceeded. Absence excuse notes can also be emailed to Log College at the following address: lcattendance@centennialsd.org
For family trips during the school year, a Family Trip Request Form must be submitted to the Principal at least three (3) days prior to your trip. All requests submitted less than three (3) days prior will be denied.
For more detailed information regarding Centennial's attendance policies, please click the button below which will take you to Policy 204: Attendance
https://www.centennialsd.org/cms/lib/PA01001061/Centricity/Domain/8/204.%20%20Attendance.pdf
Severe Weather Procedures
Though snow days won't be happening anytime soon, delays and cancellations due to weather conditions are always possible (think back to the wind storm on Halloween night in 2019!). Please stay tuned to local news outlets, Centennial SD's social media accounts, and Log College's social media accounts for updates on delays and cancellations. Alerts will also be sent out via phone and text alert, and eAlerts from Dr. Bedden. In the event of a two or three hour delay, abbreviated schedules will be followed. Those schedules will be communicated out by individual schools.
Log College Middle School
Log College Middle School opened its doors in September 1967 as a Junior High School serving seventh and eighth grade students. The school is named after the original school in Warminster, “Log College” established in 1727 by William Tennent, one of the original trustees of Princeton University. The school’s mascot is the Colonial in honor of the first Log College.
Log College became a Middle School in 1991 educating sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. In 2000 the school was recognized by the US Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School. Log College currently serves approximately 600 sixth through eighth graders.
Website: https://www.centennialsd.org/Domain/327
Location: 730 N. Norristown Road Warminster, PA 18974
Phone: 215-441-6075
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Log-College-Middle-School-848189835317317/?scrlybrkr=980e1f2c
Twitter: @LogCollege_MS