Lenape Smoke Signals
December 10, 2021
Upcoming Events
- December 15 - Orchestra Concert
- December 23 - Early Dismissal at 10:45
- December 24 - January 2 - Winter Break
- January 13 - Band Concert
- January 20, 7:00 PM - Parent Council Meeting (Program Planning)
Surrealism Mixed Media
Ceramic Butter Dish
Subway Shuffle
Travis Manion: Character Counts
Superintendent's Student Focus Group
Spotlight: Roxy Therapy Dogs & Art
Roxy Therapy Dog Tucker and his owner Steve visited Mrs. Dunst's class for an enrichment activity during I&E this week. The students absolutely loved Tucker, and he loved modeling for them!
Spotlight: French 2
Madame’s French Two students have been learning how to describe appropriate clothing for various activities. More recently, they’ve been learning how to talk about foods, recipes, and grocery shopping.
MBIT Virtual Tours
It's hard to believe that we're already planning for next year! Interested 9th grade students have had the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Laurinda Hellwig, MBIT's counselor, to learn more about their programs. This week, a group of students watched on Zoom as she guided them through a virtual tour of the Engineering and Industrial Pathway including the Automotive Technology, Collision Repair Technology, and Welding Technology programs.
December Boomerang Award
Repeated Announcements
Bucks County IU Fab Lab Center
With STEAM education interest and demand continuing to grow, the Bucks IU is excited to announce they will be opening a Fab Lab Center in December 2021 in Warminster PA! The Fab Lab Center will be the hub for STEAM education in Bucks County, offering educators, students, and industry stakeholders a place to come together to engage in STEAM learning. You can learn more about the new Center at Fablab | Bucks IU-Bucks County Intermediate Unit-BCIU.
Please see the flier below for information related to registration for the Fab Lab Center’s upcoming student programs.
Student Drop Off & Pickup
Extracurricular & Athletics Information
Club Information
Click here for a current list of Lenape clubs and activities. This list will be updated as new activities are added.
Guidance Resources
Guidance "Sparks"
As parents, we have had to consider the impact of the last 18 month on our children. Steven Mintz, an historian at the University of Texas at Austin and author of “Huck’s Raft: A History of American Childhood,” believes that traumatic events can leave “invisible scars” that might shape the character of a generation. However, recent studies have indicated that this might take the form of being more focused about the future such as their place in the world and a stronger commitment to social issues. Although we may see a cautious approach from our children, they may also be energized and optimistic about what lies ahead. Students may find themselves exploring new career paths and ready to take action. This is where we may see the resiliency and empathy that many young people have when faced with struggles. Losing time in the past year can be seen as a negative but also as an opportunity to appreciate what is ahead. Take a moment and ask your daughter or son what the future looks like. Can they connect their thoughts to the career education activities they are working on this school year in Smart Futures and Naviance?
For comments or questions, please contact Ginny Barrett at vbarrett@cbsd.org.
Helpful Resources
Recursos Para Padres Hispanohablantes
Abajo se encuentran recursos en Español para padres y guardianos de los estudiantes de Central Bucks.
Safe2Say
Safe2Say is a valuable resource that has been set up by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to provide a method for anyone to report a concern about a student or group of students 24/7. Please note some important reminders about the use of Safe2Say:
- If you put in a tip, please check back often for communications. The tip line is monitored 24/7 at the state level. The tip is sent to the school and/or police if it is deemed "Life Safety" immediately. It is sent in the morning if it is determined to be "Non-Life Safety."
- It is important to include as much information as possible. If you have evidence of your concerns, please share that evidence via the tip or with us. You can attach pictures and videos in the Safe2Say system.
Please remember that Safe2Say is statewide system that is used in collaboration with the State Attorney's Office, emergency responders, and school officials. It is important to know that tips are reviewed on the state level before being passed to the local police and/or school authorities. Please consider the purpose of your tip - Is it to provide another person with a way to receive help? Is it preventing an act of violence? Is it something that needs to involve local and state authorities? While the system is anonymous, abuse of the system will not be tolerated and actions will be taken if it is determined that the system is being used inappropriately.
Technology 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