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September 15, 2023
Upcoming Events
- September 20 - Magazine Drive Assembly
- September 21, 9:00 am - Parent Council Meeting
- September 25 - No School (Offices Open)
- September 30 - Deadline to update student information in Parent Portal
This Week at Lenape
Town Hall Meetings
Over the first two weeks of school all students were invited during their resource period to the auditorium for a town hall meeting.
Administration and the team of teachers went over expectations with students. Both the CBSD Middle School Handbook and School Board Policy 218 were reviewed with students. You are able to view the information the students heard about by following the links below. Links are also located at the bottom of our weekly Lenape Newsflash. It is important for all stakeholders to understand the policies and expectations for our students.
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Plane Flights
Students in Mrs.Ciesielski class measured the distance in metric during their first scientific method lab, “Does mass affect a plane’s flight?”
STEM Spaghetti Tower
7th Grade Science Students were challenged to create the tallest free-standing tower using spaghetti, tape, and string. The STEM Lab activity gave students the opportunity to be thoughtful collaborators and show the importance of effective communication in group work. The lab activity also enabled students to critical think in real time as they problem solved the task. The highest tower was 86cm.
First Week of I&E
Snow Sports Club
The Lenape Snow Sports Club will once again be hosting Friday night bus trips to Blue Mountain.
The scheduled dates for 2024 are: January 5, 12, 19, and February 2 7 9 (alternate dates are February 23 and March 1).
All participants and the student's parent or guardian must attend a meeting each year. This year's meetings are scheduled Wednesday, September 20, and Thursday, September 28. You only need to attend one meeting. We will meet in the Lenape auditorium from 7:15 to 8:30. The Lenape portal at Blue Mountain will be open following the first meeting.
All necessary information can be found on the snow sports club page on Mr. Przybylowski's teacher website - Przybylowski, Rodger / LENAPE SNOW SPORTS CLUB (cbsd.org). Please email Mr. P. if you have any questions.
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.
For more details, visit www.cbsd.org/PAYS.
CB West Information
Swimming & Diving Team
The Central Bucks West swimming and diving team will be holding an informational meeting for swimmers/ divers and parents on Wednesday Sept 27 at 6:00PM. The meeting will be held in the West cafeteria. Sign-ups and important information about the upcoming season will be available at that time. Everyone from grade’s 9-12 grade, who is interested is welcome to come and see what West swimming and diving is all about. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday Sept 27 at 6:00 PM. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Swanson at vswanson@cbsd.org. cbwestswimdive@gmail.com or jfoff@cbsd.org
CB West Spectator Decorum
Many of our students enjoy supporting our CB West teams. The CB West administration expects the following from spectators at their sporting events:
- Bags and backpacks are NOT permitted into the stadium during athletic events. Small purses or clutch bags are acceptable but are subject to search. Spectators will not be admitted with a bag or backpack.
- Middle school aged students (7th & 8th grade) must be accompanied by a parent. 9th grade students must bring their student ID.
- Outside food and drink is prohibited. Bottled drinks and food should be discarded prior to entering the stadium.
- No glass bottles, open containers or coolers allowed in stadium without authorization by the athletic director or game manager. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate during cold contest will be permitted.
- No artificial noise makers, whistles or sound producing devices (horns, cow bells, etc.).
- Taunting will not be tolerated by demonstrating / celebrating or running by opposing teams' bleachers upon a big play or touchdown.
- No banners, pictures or hand-held signs carried into the contest. All signs need prior approval from the athletic director and need to be fixed or attached to fencing in a designed spot prior to the start of the contest.
- No foul language or indecent gesture will be tolerated, especially towards players, coaches, and officials.
- Tailgating is prohibited without prior approval from the athletic director.
- No throwing confetti, toilet paper rolls or other objects in the stands, stadium or on the field.
- No menacing actions or gestures by groups towards opposing players, coaches, or officials.
- The use or throwing of balls inside the stadium is prohibited.
- No one can run onto the field or to play ball during halftime or after the game. Exceptions: ball boys for extra points, field goal kicks, etc.
- At no time, before, during or after a contest should spectators be permitted to enter the competition area.
- Access to the competition area is limited to participating student-athletes, coaches, officials, and game personnel.
Repeated Information
Technology Fee
Free & Reduced Lunch
Visit Food Services / Free & Reduced Lunch Application (cbsd.org) for more information and to apply for free or reduced lunch.
Who Do I Ask?
General inquiries:
- Main office - 267-893-2800
- Mrs. Loudenslager & Mrs. Hackman will answer your question or direct you to the correct person.
Student-specific inquiries (scheduling, transition questions, support, etc.):
- School Counselors
- Mrs. Marykate Schrack (Last names A-L): mschrack@cbsd.org / 267-893-2813
- Ms. Kate Mallon (Last names M-Z): kmallon@cbsd.org / 267-893-2811
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Information and Resources
Lenape Middle School
Heather Robtison, Assistant Principal
Website: www.cbsd.org/lenape
Location: 313 West State Street, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-2800
Twitter: @CBLenapeMS