Buckingham Elementary School
The Mighty Knight Connection - May 2017 - Issue 18
Wonder Buck Knights - ACTIVATE!
Important Announcements
Principal for the Day - Jack DiGregorio - 2nd Grade
Thank You Parents! - Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
Buckingham Dress Guidelines - Please Review
Field Day Information - May 26th
Parents/Guardians,
To best prepare for field day, please review the below so we have a safe and enjoyable day:
- Kids should carry a water bottle with name to all stations.
- Sun block/screen should be used before the kids/teachers arrive in the morning and re-apply before the afternoon.
- Sneakers, socks and comfortable "Team Color" clothing are Necessary! Hats are also a great idea!
- Reinforce our message about Sportsmanship and discuss with your child.
- HAVE FUN!
Thank you for taking the time to read the above to help insure your child is ready for this fun-filled day!
Thank you,
Andrew Durie, Physical Educator
Important 6th Grade Dates to Remember
June 8 - Promotion - Holicong Middle School - 7:00PM
June 9 - End of Year Luau Party - Cafeteria - 6:30PM-9:00PM
June 12 - 6th Grade Breakfast & Yearbooks (Before School)
Public School Immunization Update - 2017-2018
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has revised the immunization requirements for students effective the 2017-2018 school year.
As of August 2017, a parent must have all of their child's immunizations completed within the first 5 days of school.
If the student is in the middle of a series and it is too soon for the next dose, the parents must provide the school nurse with a plan for immunizations (signed by a health care provider) within the first 5 days. If the student has incomplete immunizations and no medical plan, the student will be excluded from school.
You may check your child’s school immunization record by logging onto the parent portal through the district website at www.cbsd.org or by consulting with your child’s physician.
CBSD School App for your Device!
News & Upcoming Events
School Calendar
May 15 - Author Adam Lehrhaupt Visits Buckingham!
May 17 - Grade 2&3 Author Visit - Chris Van Dusen (Doyle Elem)
May 17 - Buckingham General PTO Meeting (Elections) - 6:30PM
May 18 - iRun-4-Life - Color Run (After School Club)
May 22 - 1st & 2nd Grade Concert - 6:30PM & 7:30PM (Respectively)
May 23 - CBSD School Board Meeting - Educational Services Center - 7:30PM
May 25 - Buckingham Spring Concert - Orchestra, Band & Chorus - 7:00PM
May 26 - Buckingham's FIELD DAY!
May 29 - No School - Memorial Day
May 30 - Parent Volunteer Tea - 11:00AM-1:00PM
May 31 - 3rd Grade Wax Museum - Story
June:
June 1 - 3rd Grade Wax Museum - Hayden
June 2 - 3rd Grade Wax Museum - Whiton
June 5 - 6th Grade Field Trip - Briarwood
June 6 - Bus Driver Appreciation - Bus Arrival
June 7 - 3rd Grade - Mercer Field Trip
June 7-12 - First Grade Camp Learned-A-Lot
June 8 - Promotion Night - 6th Grade
June 9 - 6th Grade EOY Party - 6:30PM-9:00PM
June 12 - 6th Grade Breakfast - (Before School)
June 12 - Move Up Day (AM) - Students Only
June 12 - Yearbooks Distributed
June 13 - Last Day of School (Half-Day)
Have a Great Summer!
July 17 - Class Placements Go live (Parent Portal)
The Buckingham Garden - Beautification Project
Central Bucks District Art Show - Save the Date(s)
Central Bucks District Art Show
CB West High School
June 2 6:30-8:30 PM
June 3 10 AM - 4 PM
June 4 11 AM – 3 PM
CB SUMMER FUN CAMPS - 2017
CB Cares Boomerang Award Nomination
School Happenings
Mother's Day Tea - 1st Grade Students Honor their Moms and Friends!
Children's Author, Adam Lehrhaupt, Visits Buckingham!
6th Grade Assessment Begins!
4th Grade State Fair
3rd Grade Baby Chicks - & the Embryology Unit
Spirit Day Assembly: The Frisbee Guy
Buckingham Field Trips
5th Grade Philly Trip
Student Showcase
BUCKINGHAM'S "SUPER READER SHOWCASE"
As part of our school-wide Reading Initiative, students areactivating their love for reading during the 2016-17 School Year. To celebrate "Reading for Enjoyment" - each class will be featuring a student throughout the year. Using our iPad Technology and the Green Screen app, QUEST Teacher Mrs. Doherty and grade-level teams will be creating exciting Book Reviews for our school community - to be broadcast LIVE on WBMK Wednesday mornings.
To see our next feature set, click-on each student name - and be sure to use the password below (cap-/space-sensitive). Thanks to the students for their efforts and passion with reading!
Nicky S. - 1st Grade, Fillette
Olivia I. - 3rd Grade, Hayden
Password: Buckingham Readers
iRun-4-Life - Most Miles this Season!
Three-runners who logged the most miles this season -- all FIRST GRADERS!
- Sophia Loukedis, with 69 miles
- Piper Daly, with 77 miles
- Caden Yeselavage, with a whopping 189 miles!
From the Buckingham PTO
Buckingham General PTO Meeting: General Election
Co-President: Denise Forest
Treasurer: Lori Tinari
Their dedication, support and effort is truly appreciated by the entire school community. Thank you each for your years of service, volunteerism and dedication to helping make Buckingham Elementary the BEST! We will miss you!
Please join the Buckingham PTO for Elections next Wednesday:
2017-2019 PTO Board Election:
Co-President (Yr. 1): Kelly Thibeault
Treasurer: Frank Ripp
HARLEM WIZARDS BASKETBALL: THE REMATCH - 6/5!
Ticket Sales Have Begun! Visit www.harlemwizards.com and purchase tickets for Monday, June 5th "Doylestown" link!
We are thrilled to welcome back the Harlem Wizards as they take on our very own Buckingham Elementary Teachers and Staff on June 5, 2017 at Central Bucks East High School. Last time the VIP tickets went fast - so once you get your form - be sure and place your order either online or by sending in the form with a check.
We need your help to make this a fun event for all. The link to volunteer is below. For each volunteer, there is free entrance into the game, so sign up quickly! (High School Students are welcome to volunteer (except with ticket/souvenir sales.)) Please contact Lainie Dalby (lainiedalby@gmail.com or Karin Leaver (karinleaver@hotmail.com) with questions.
To see a highlight reel from the first Buckingham Game, click here!
To visit the Harlem Wizard website, click here!
Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast - 6/6
Become a Homeroom Coordinator for the 2017-18 School Year!
Thinking about getting more involved in the Buckingham community?
Consider becoming a Homeroom Coordinator (HRC) for the upcoming 2017-18 school year!
For more information on the responsibilities of a HRC, please visit the PTO/Homeroom Coordinator page.
If you would like to be considered for a Homeroom Coordinator position , you must complete the following form and email or deliver to the school c/o PTO Secretary, Kristi Daly at kristidaly@gmail.com.
School Mission
The Central Bucks School District
Central Office - Administrative Services Center
20 Welden Drive
Doylestown, PA 18901
Superintendent, Mr. John Kopicki
Assistant Superintendent - Secondary, Dr. Scott Davidheiser
Assistant Superintendent - Elementary, Dr. David Bolton
Buckingham Elementary School
PO Box 158, 2414 Durham Road
Buckingham, PA 18912-0158
Principal, Mr. Karl Funseth
Principal's Secretary, Mrs. Janice Petrie
Website: http://cbsd.org/Domain/10
Location: Buckingham Elementary School, Durham Road, Furlong, PA, United States
Phone: 267-893-4200
Twitter: @CB_Buckingham
The Buckingham PTO
Buckingham PTO Board
Website: http://cbsd.org/domain/443
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuckinghamPTO