Lenape Smoke Signals
January 6, 2023
Upcoming Events
- January 16 - No School
- January 19, 7:00 PM - Parent Council Meeting - Program Planning (via Teams)
- January 27 - End of 2nd Marking Period; Dismissal @ 10:45 AM
- January 27 - Lenape Movie Night (more info to come)
- February 16 - Valentines Dance (more info to come)
- February 17 - No School
- February 20 - No School
- February 28, 7:00 PM - 6th Grade Middle School Parent Orientation
This Week at Lenape
HVAC Project Begins
9th Grade Program Planning Begins
Program Planning Information
Overview
In this section, we will provide updates on the Program Planning process for each grade level. 9th grade is currently beginning program planning. 8th and 7th grade program planning will begin in the upcoming weeks. More updates will be added as they are available.
6th to 7th Grade Program Planning
CB Cyber Information - For 9th Grade Students
Repeated Information
Lenape Garden
Over the past two years, Lenape students have created a garden from the ground up. It started with a group of students who wanted to grow vegetables to donate to local families, so a grant from CB Cares was applied for and awarded. Over the next winter, students made a blueprint- 4 in-ground raised beds, and 2 ADA-height beds. In the classroom, plants were started from seed under grow lights and on warming pads, while outside the garden was being built. In May, vegetables were planted, and by the end of the summer over 150 pounds of vegetables had been donated to the Doylestown Food Pantry. Thank you to all who had a part in the process, you helped feed our community. We look forward to another successful season ahead, which will begin in the classroom in just shortly over a month from now!
HVAC Project Overview
We have begun a renovation project that will provide air conditioning, upgraded lighting, and cosmetic improvements throughout the entire building. The project is scheduled to conclude in the fall of 2024.
The first phase of the project begins in January when ceilings in the corridors will be removed to access and install ductwork. Beginning in March, banks of five to six classrooms will be vacated for periods of approximately six weeks. As a result, many teachers will be moving classrooms at some point during this school year and next school year. To accommodate these moves, we will set up temporary classrooms in the library and the aux gym.
We will continue to share progress updates throughout the project. Although we will face minor inconveniences during this renovation project, the upgrades will make our building more comfortable, more efficient, and more visually appealing.
Edficiency - I&E Scheduling
We have begun using a new program called Edficiency for I&E scheduling. Previously, we were sending a spreadsheet of offerings to students each week and they would sign up using a Sign Up Genius every Friday for the week ahead. We appreciated the student choice that this process provided but found that it was cumbersome and could be difficult for students to get slots with the teachers that they needed to see.
We are excited to begin using Edficiency to streamline the scheduling and accountability process for I&E. Some features of Edficiency include:
- Students will not need to select a place to go each day. They will be automatically scheduled with their teachers.
- They can request specific teachers based on academic needs.
- Teachers can request students for a specific date or range of dates.
- Students can view special I&E sessions that are being advertised.
- Students can rank their teachers based on their needs and can change this at any time.
We are hopeful that Edficiency makes I&E scheduling an easier process for everyone!
Community Information
Clubs and Activities
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.
- 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.
Recursos Para Padres Hispanohablantes
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Information and Resources
Lenape Middle School
Lauren Dowd, Assistant Principal
Website: www.cbsd.org/lenape
Location: 313 West State Street, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-2800
Twitter: @CBLenapeMS