Kutz Cougar Courier Times
KUTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S NEWSLETTER
September 30, 2022
Important Dates
- Friday, September 30- Student Information Update deadline (see below for more information)
- Monday, October 3- Author Visit (grades 4-6)
- Tuesday, October 4- Picture Day
- Wednesday, October 5- Yom Kippur- No School for Students
- Thursday, October 6- Students vs. Teachers Wheelchair Basketball event at CB West (see Save the Date Below)
- Monday, October 10- Home and School General Membership Meeting @ 12 PM
- Tuesday, October 11- Fundraiser Kick Off
- Thursday, October 13- H&S Dine and Donate at Mom's Cookie Bar (see below for more information)
- Friday, October 14- 5th Grade Field Trip to Peace Valley
- Saturday, October 15- 6th Grade Haunted Hayride (see below for more information)
- Wednesday, October 19- H&S Boosterthon Fundraiser Fun Run (see below for more information)
- Friday, October 21- Lockdown Drill (more information to come)
- Wednesday, October 26- H&S Dine and Donate at Uno's (see below for more information)
- Friday, October 28- 6th Grade Halloween Dance (see below for more information)
Wheelchair Basketball Event is Thursday, October 6!
Kutz is hosting a wheelchair basketball event on Thursday, October 6, 2022 beginning at 6:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) at CB West. Ticket sales are live on My Payments Plus (now through 10/3)! During this event Kutz staff members will be versing Kutz students involved in the We All Wheel program at the YMCA in basketball and all players will be in wheelchairs. Spectator tickets for this fun event can be purchased on MPP for $6 each or $10 each at the door the night of the event. Food/beverages will also be sold at this event. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
During halftime of the game (around 7:00 PM), we plan to randomly select some additional Kutz students to try out the wheelchairs. This will only be for Kutz students that complete a waiver form prior to the event. The waiver form can be found through My Payments Plus. If you would like your child to be entered into this drawing to possibly experience wheelchair basketball, please read and complete the waiver form in MPP.
This event is in honor of Dominic Liples, a former Kutz student that passed away in 2016 because of brain cancer. All proceeds from this event will be donated in Dominic's name to his hero fund associated with the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Raising funds for research on childhood cancer is so important and your attendance and donation to this cause is much appreciated.
We hope you can join us for this awesome event!
Our first illustrator visit was amazing!
On Wednesday, illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos visited Kutz Elementary! Students in kindergarten through third grade learned techniques for drawing Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Albert Einstein, Helen Keller, and Kermit the Frog. They also got to learn about the illustration process and purchased signed copies of his two new books, I Am Batman and I Am Superman. Students in grades 4-6 will have an author visit on Monday from Lauren Magaziner!
Kutz Kudo Winners!
- Kindergarten- Maddy S. and Cooper K.
- 1st Grade- Lucas G. and Hazel S.
- 2nd Grade- Natalie G. and Ivy C.
- 3rd Grade- Layla D. and Casey A.
- 4th Grade- Miles K. and Siena J.
- 5th Grade- Penelope A. and Greg S.
Attention 5th Grade Parents- Volunteers Needed
Each year we select a group of 5th grade parents to be judges at the 6th grade Halloween Dance. The dance this year will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 7PM. The parents selected to be judges then become the 6th grade Halloween Dance coordinators for the following year. If you would like to be entered into the drawing to be a judge, please send your name to Katie Kinyon at kathrynkinyon@hotmail.com by Friday October 14. We will pick the winners and notify them by October 17. Thank you!
Calling All Cougars!
Would you like your child to give back to Kutz and the greater community? Are you interested in getting involved at Kutz alongside your child?
The Kutz service organization, Cougars For A Cause, is currently accepting new members. Our organization works to improve our school and community through service activities such as food drives for local food banks, making blankets for children in need, beautifying Kutz grounds through landscaping and planting projects, and assisting with special school events such as the Spring Fair and a Wheelchair Basketball game for pediatric brain cancer.
Joining Cougars For A Cause (C4AC) is not a significant time commitment as participation is primarily limited to the actual service project/event. Our organization welcomes members from Kindergarten to 6th, there is a role for everyone. Parent participation (clearances are obligatory) is welcome at most events, but not always necessary.
Our first event is fast approaching on October 6th when we will provide support for the Wheelchair Basketball game of Kutz Students vs. Teachers at C.B. West.
To have your child join Cougars For A Cause, please email Adrienne (Charlotte - 2nd grade) at:Adrienne.metta@gmail.com
Picture Day is Tuesday, October 4th!
Kutz Fundraiser- It’s GO time! Don’t wait to join!
The day is here! You can now register for our Kutz Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $25,000 for the continued Home & School support of scholastic, assemblies, teacher appreciation, etc. Plus this year’s additional funds will cover a wish list of items for the Specials teachers. Registering is free, easy, and helps our school community!
⭐️ Register Now On MYBOOSTER.COM ⭐️
Any class that gets 100% registered on MyBooster.com will earn EXTRA RECESS!
Be sure to check out the easy sharing functions on MYBOOSTER.COM to let others know how they can help support our school.
Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!
Upcoming H&S Dine and Donate Events!
Laptop Breakage
We have seen a rise in the amount of screen breaks for student laptops. Our policy covers for 2 broken screens per device. If your child’s laptop screen breaks 3 times, we will be required to send you an invoice for the repair and labor. The current cost for this is $200. Please remind your child to care for their laptops. Some simple steps to assist are:
- Use two hands when holding or moving the device.
- Use clean hands while using the laptop or iPad.
- Use only the provided digital pen or finger on the screen.
- Use only the power adapter that came with the device.
- Use a microfiber cloth to clean the screen.
- Keep device stored in the provided case. This includes traveling through the hallways, on buses, or anytime the device is not being utilized. Students should not be using the devices on the bus.
- Make sure nothing is on the keyboard, close the lid, and remove all cables if any are plugged into the laptop. Place laptop in your bag carefully.
- Be careful when placing your case on the floor. Keep the device off the floor so screens do not get stepped on by others.
Upcoming 6th Grade Events!
Click the link below to help with the Kutz Yearbook!
Devices for 22-23 School Year
All Central Bucks’ students will either receive a device this year or continue to use the device that was issued last year. Read more about our plan and the next steps here: https://www.cbsd.org/1to12022
New this year, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade students will not be taking their devices home with them each night. Instead, iPads will be stored and charged in the classrooms. Students in grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 will take their laptop to and from school each day. All laptops must be carried inside a laptop case.
CHIP Insurance Opportunity
There is a paper application for families, but there is an online application that can be found here: https://www.chipcoverspakids.com/Pages/default.aspx. The online application can be translated to the family’s preferred language.
As a reminder, please fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch application if needed.
The link is here:
https://www.cbsd.org/Page/65722
In the past, we have also accepted paper applications, which we can still do. We ask the parents to complete the application (English and Spanish versions available on the website) and the school nurses can collect it.
Community Opportunities
Sebastian & Friends Halloween Party: Saturday, October 29, 10 am - 12 pm at CB East
THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.: Friday-Sunday, November 18-20, at CB East
Pine2Pink is a non-profit dedicated to helping local breast cancer patients and prides itself on being innovative and finding ways to inspire people of all ages to support people in need.
Pine2Pink is in its fifth season and has helped over 1000 local breast cancer patients raising over a quarter of a million dollars.
This year they've created a fun event called "TP My House," where the founder is allowing the kids in Doylestown to donate $5 and bring their own TP to toilet paper his property. Evolution Candy will be there and School of Rock will be playing in his driveway. The event is sanctioned by the Doylestown Township Police. (see the flyer above)
"I like to find ways to inspire young people to help the greater good and give back in unique ways. I dreamt this up as a way to allow kids to have harmless fun all in the name of charity. On the surface, doing something silly like TP'ing my house, will actually create an end result where money is raised and local breast cancer patients will benefit. " Shares Keith Fenimore Founder of Pine2Pink.
Learn more about Pine2Pink and/or donate at www.pine2pink.org
Kutz/District Information
Free and Reduced Lunch for 2022-2023
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Central Bucks is pleased to announce the availability of applying for Free and Reduced Price Meals online! The process is SAFE, SECURE, PRIVATE, and AVAILABLE anytime, anywhere!
Food Services / Free & Reduced Lunch Application (cbsd.org)
Instructions: If you are applying for Free and Reduced Lunch and would like your child’s school to provide additional resources to your family, please complete and select which items you would like assistance with. Please return forms to the main office/Mrs. Adelberger (principal).
Health Room Update
Jen Donovan, our certified school nurse, would like to remind families about the health forms which are required each year. Parents are urged to have physical and dental examinations completed by their family physician or dentist. Exams may be completed any time after September 1, 2021 The completed health forms are due to the health office no later than October 15, 2022. Please keep a copy of the health form for your records.
REQUIRED HEALTH EXAMINATIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR:
The State of Pennsylvania mandates the following health examinations:
- Students entering Kindergarten and all students new to the district-- Dental Exam and Physical Exam
- Students entering Grades 3 and 7 -- Dental Exam
- Students entering Grade 6 and 11 -- Physical Exam
DENTAL EXAM FORM---https://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/403/Forms/dentalexam_formH514027.pdf
PHYSICAL EXAM FORM-- https://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/403/PHYSICAL%20EXAM%20form%202012.pdf
Thank you!
Attendance
Click here for PDF directions for how to input the absence, tardy, or early dismissal.
Click here for video directions for how to input the absence, tardy or early dismissal.
Requests made using the parent portal will also serve as the excuse for the absence. Parents will not be required to submit an excuse either electronic or written.
Parents and guardians can also still call the school to report an absence, but emails will no longer be accepted.
In addition, when a student is absent from school, but the school did not receive communication from the parent or guardian, the following communication will be sent:
- A text message will be sent midmorning notifying the parent or guardian of the absence
- An email will also be sent at the end of the school day reminding the parent or guardian that the student was marked absent.
Thank you for your attention to this.
Kutz Passive Fundraisers
Kutz Information
Daily School Hours
Kutz is a "B" School
- Arrival begins at 8:30 AM
- Student day begins at 8:50 AM
- Student day ends at 3:30 PM
- Dismissal ends at 3:50 PM
- For early dismissal days- dismissal begins at 12:10 PM
- For 2 hour delay days- arrival begins at 10:30 and the student day begins at 10:50
Kindergarten
- Morning Kindergarten begins at 8:50 AM (arrival begins at 8:30 AM) and ends at 11:25 AM
- Afternoon Kindergarten begins at 12:55 PM and ends at 3:30 PM
- Beginning in the 2019-2020 school year, we implemented a “modified kindergarten” schedule on weather delay days. The schedule will be as follows for Kutz: AM Students 10:50 AM – 12:35 PM and PM Students 1:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Student Directory 2022-2023
The student directory for the 2022-2023 school year is on the Kutz website. Directions for how to find it on the website are included below. Click here to access it, too. The directory is a password protected document. The password was sent in a separate email on September 29, 2022.
Directions for how to find the directory on the website:
1. Go to www.cbsd.org/kutz.
2. Hover over "Parents/Students".
3. Click "Parent Resources."
4. On the left hand side, click "Student Directory 2022-2023" (at the bottom of the menu)
5. Enter the password listed above.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our office staff.
Kutz Student/Parent Handbook
Click here for the Kutz Parent and Student Handbook for the 2022-2023 school year. This handbook provides a comprehensive summary of school and district policies and programs for students and their families. We hope you will find this to be a valuable resource.
Reminder for Volunteer Clearances
The 2021-22 school year brings back opportunities to volunteer in school. If you have not already done so, please click here (https://www.cbsd.org/volunteers) to learn more about the process and requirements to volunteer in CBSD. New this year is the App Garden Volunteer Tracker (https://appgarden5.app-garden.com/VolTrackPA92102.nsf/VolApp.xsp), a contactless application and paperwork submission process. Sign-up is required for both new and returning volunteers.
Clearances expire five years after approval, so please check your CBSD Volunteer card to make sure yours are still current.
Thank you for supporting our staff and students by volunteering your time!
Food Service Information
Want to view our lunch menu? Need to add funds to your child's account? Looking for nutrition information? Need to apply for free and reduced breakfast/lunch? Click here to learn more about Food Services in Central Bucks.
Child Care Program
Looking for more information on our Before and After School Programs? Click here to learn how to register your child.
About Kutz
Kutz Character Traits: Perseverance, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility
Email: cadelberger@cbsd.org
Website: www.cbsd.org/Kutz
Location: Kutz Elementary School, Turk Road, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-3900
Twitter: @CBKutzElem