Council Rock Update
Friday, March 27
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2: VIRTUAL FORMAT
Council Rock will hold a virtual Special Board Meeting on Thursday, April 2. Please see below to take part in the meeting from home.
When: Apr 2, 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Virtua Special Board Meeting Link: https://crsd.zoom.us/j/495505530
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +13126266799,,495505530# or +19292056099,,495505530#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592
Webinar ID: 495 505 530
International numbers available: https://crsd.zoom.us/u/avw5LOBPg
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH
To apply for free lunch during the COVID-19 school closure, you may:
- Download the Free and Reduced Lunch Application, fill it out, and email back to Karen Moody kmoody@crsd.org. DO NOT send your application via US mail to the district office as there is no mail being delivered to our buildings during this time.
- Apply online by visiting: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome (website offers language options other than English)
You will only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in Council Rock School District. Eligibility determination is made using federal income eligibility guidelines and applicants will be informed of a decision within two business days of submission.
Throughout the duration of the COVID-19 school closure, Council Rock School District is offering a “grab and go” food service. If your family qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, you will be given instructions as to how to access these meals when you are notified your child is eligible.
For questions, please email kmoody@crsd.org
DISTRICT-ISSUED CHROMEBOOK SUPPORT
Council Rock families who recently received a District-issued Chromebook and require technical assistance or wish to report a hardware problem should contact chromesupport@crsd.org. A representative of Council Rock's technical support team will respond to emails as they come into them. Thank you in advance for your patience as the team works to support our loaned Chromebook effort.
INTERNET ASSISTANCE
Internet Essentials - Comcast is offering to help connect low-income families to the internet at home. Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, new Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of internet service. Comcast is also increasing the speed of the program to 25 Mbps downloads, and 3 Mbps uploads for all new and existing customers. Families who qualify for the Internet Essentials program may apply online at
Free Broadband - Altice USA: For households with K-12 and/or college students who may be displaced due to school closures and who do not currently have home internet access, Altice USA is offering Altice Advantage 30 Mbps broadband solution for free for 60 days to any new customer household within their footprint. More info at https://www.alticeusa.com/news/articles/feature/corporate/altice-usa-brings-free-broadband-k-12-and-college-students-during-coronavirus-pandemic
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS
Feeling anxious? Need to talk with someone? Contact the Bucks County COVID-19 Helpline 215.399.5681 – Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30.
If you’re finding it hard to fall or stay asleep with all the talk about COVID-19 in the news, RESTORE®, one of Magellan Healthcare’s educational digital cognitive behavioral therapy programs, is a private, confidential online program that may help individuals who are experiencing insomnia and other sleep difficulties. Available anytime, anywhere at no cost to U.S. residents, the short, easy sessions teach skills, techniques and practices to help improve your sleep and sleep quality:https://www.magellanhealthcare.com/restore/
Acknowledging some level of concern, without panicking, is appropriate and has resulted in NAMI Bucks County PA making the decision to move all support groups to a virtual model to reduce the risk of illness. This move takes effect immediately. These groups are offered free of charge, as are all NAMI Programs:https://namibuckspa.org/onlinesupport/
If you are a parent or caregiver and feeling unsure about what to share, how much to say, and ways to navigate COVID-19 when so much is uncertain, you’re not alone. Families the world over are with you on this one. Here are some tips to get you through https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/10-tips-for-talking-about-covid-19-with-your-kids
Talking to Children about COVID-19
National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Children About Coronavirus
American Academy of Pediatrics: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
HEALTH RESOURCES
About COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease Fact Sheet
PA Department of Health - Coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control Website - Coronavirus
HEALTH TIPS AND PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
CDC Poster- Stop the Spread of Germs
Centers for Disease Control, Handwashing - Clean Hands Saves Lives
World Health Organization Basic Preventative Measures (Videos Included)
COUNCIL ROCK MOBILE APP - ANOTHER WAY TO GET FAST ALERTS DURING THE COVID-19 CLOSURE
Council Rock is using multiple communication avenues to keep you informed during the COVID-19 closure. In addition to email, texts, web alerts, and social media postings, we are also sending out push notifications through our mobile app. The app, which is FREE and easy to install, allows you to get fast alerts directly to your phone's front screen.
From your device simply type in the words Council Rock School District into the App Store (for iOS devices) or Google Play portal (Android) to get your app started.
For any communication question or concerns, please email CR Community Relations Specialist, Susan O'Grady at sogrady@crsd.org.