CR Weekly News Update
Friday, March 15
COUNCIL ROCK DISTRICT CALENDAR SURVEY OPEN UNTIL MONDAY, MARCH 18
At the Thursday, February 21 Board Meeting, the Board discussed their desire to understand community opinions relative to the formation of the 2020-2021 school calendar and beyond. Specifically, consideration of a pre-Labor Day start date and/or an abbreviated spring break as long-term solutions to a late end-of-year trend.
Thank you in advance for partnering with Council Rock Administration on this important survey.
WEEKLY STUDENT HEALTH INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Facts for Parents about E-Cigarettes and Vaping
E-cigarettes are the most commonly-used tobacco product among teens. In 2018, over 20% of high school students reported having used e-cigarettes in the last 30 days.
E-cigarettes contain a liquid solution that is usually flavored. Flavors, which are appealing to children, often are things like peach schnapps, java jolt, piña colada, peppermint, bubble gum, or chocolate.
Youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes in the future.
Children are exposed to e-cigarette advertising in the media and in magazines and billboards.
Although it is illegal for e-cigarettes to be sold to youth under age 18, they can be ordered online.
(from healthychildren.org)
UPCOMING BOARD MEETING
March School Board Meeting
Thursday, Mar 21, 2019, 06:45 PM
Chancellor Center, Board Room
NOTICE OF FUTURE MEETING DATE CHANGES
March Policy Committee Meeting Change of Date
Please be advised that the March Policy Committee Meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, March 18, has been rescheduled and will now take place on MONDAY, MARCH 25.May School Board Meeting Change of Date
Please be advised that the May meeting of the Board of School Directors, originally scheduled for Thursday, May 16, has been rescheduled and will now take place on THURSDAY, MAY 30.
NEWS FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT
CR SOUTH WRESTLING COACH RECEIVES TOP HONOR
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH DEBATE TEAM'S HARD WORK PAYS OFF WITH SUCCESSFUL SEASON
The Council Rock HS North Speech and Debate team has had a very successful season to date and the last two weekends have shown just how much time and effort the team has put into this Speech and Debate season!
Two weeks ago, the team had 3 students qualify for Nationals which will be held in Milwaukie, Wisconsin in May. Qualifiers are Stephen Daniels and Luke Gallant in Public Forum and Aakhil Kassim in Dramatic Interpretation.
This past weekend at the NSDA National Qualifier Tournament (which was a 30 hour - 3 day event weekend) CRN had 2 students qualify for Nationals in Dallas, Texas in June. Qualifiers are Jiewei Li and Daisy Specker in Congress and Aakhil Kassim is an alternate in Humorous Interpretation (already going to PCFL Nationals).
CR STUDENTS TAKE 1ST AND 2ND PLACE AT BUCKS "YOU BE THE CHEMIST" CHALLENGE
The "You Be The Chemist" Bucks County local competition was held at Dow Chemical in Collegeville PA this past weekend. Council Rock had a 1-2 finish with students advancing to the state level. Sam Blick (8th grade, NMS) and Vinay Thulasiram (8th grade, NMS) received Champion and 2nd place certificates. Congratulations to all who made it to this round and best of luck to Vinay and Sam at Penn State.
WRIGHTSTOWN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IMPRESS AT BCIU STEM DESIGN CHALLENGE COMPETITION
On Friday, March 8, 2019, two teams representing Wrightstown Elementary competed in the BCIU STEM Design Challenge at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit in Doylestown. The WES 5th Grade team “Aussie Awesomeness” won 3rd place overall and also were nominated for “Most Environmentally Friendly” and “Best Teamwork.” The WES 4th Grade team “Puppy Pirates” also were congratulated on their teamwork and their ability to create a well-designed crane.
CREF EVENTS AND INFORMATION
DON'T MISS "THE DUEL" TONIGHT - TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR FOR $40
Join CREF TONIGHT at The Fuge from 7 PM - midnight for fabulous entertainment with The Philly Keys dueling pianos and a special guest performance by BONEHEAD. The event also includes a High Roller Speakeasy for fun and Bourbon Bar and handcrafted spirits by Hewn.
Proceeds go to support innovative programs that engage CR children, spark their imagination and develops their life-long passion for learning. SEE YOU AT THE DUEL!