Lenape Smoke Signals
April 29, 2022
Upcoming Events
- May 3 - PSSA Math Testing
- May 9 - PSSA Science Testing (8th Grade Only)
- May 11 - Spring Band Concert
- May 16 & 18 - Algebra Keystone Testing (AM)
- May 17 - Online Instruction Day - Primary Election
- May 18 - Spring Choir Concert
- May 20 - Music in the Parks Adjudication Trip
- May 27 & 30 - No School for Students
- May 31 - Freshman Day at Camp America
- June 1 - 9th Grade Move Up Day at CB West
- June 3, 7:00-9:00 - Freshman Dance
- June 9, 7:00 PM - 9th Grade Promotion at CB West
Click here to view the CBSD 2022-23 calendar.
Celebrating Earth Day
Mrs. Kramer's and Mrs. Spiece's classes participated in a Community Based Instruction trip that focused on Earth Day. Students went to Peace Valley Park where they cleaned up trash in the park, planted flowers, and painted river rocks to bring back and leave around Lenape to be found. Students worked together to learn about the importance of taking care of our Earth and our community.
Baby News
Charlotte Kathlyn Eberts was born on Tuesday, April 26th at 6:05am, weighing in at 6 lbs 10 oz and 19 in long. Mrs. Eberts and Charlotte are both doing great!
ClearTouch Panels in Action
Last week, each school received several ClearTouch panels that are being piloted in some of our classrooms. Pictured below is Sra. Caravella-Willcox's class. They had debates in Spanish and six students (three on each team) connected to the screen with their supporting details. The ClearTouch panel allowed them to go through the sentences on the big board, reviewing the main ideas and grammar all at once. We're excited to see more of these panels in our classrooms in the future!
Teacher Appreciation Surprise
Teacher Appreciation Staff Luncheon
Each year the Parent Council liaisons host a Lenape Staff and Teacher appreciation luncheon. It is a really nice way to thank everyone for all their efforts for the year for our kids. If you'd like to make a monetary donation or donate an item, click here to see the Sign Up Genius. Thank you!
PSSA Testing Continues Next Week!
Testing Schedule:
- Tuesday, May 3rd – Math Parts 1 & 2, All Day
- Monday, May 9th (8th grade only) – Science Parts 1 & 2, AM Only
Student Reminders:
- Please come to school with a fully charged laptop. Bring your charging cord with you.
- Bring a writing utensil.
- Bring a bottle of water and a snack.
- Bring an independent reading book.
- Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast.
- Students will not be permitted to have any electronic devices during the testing period. They will be asked to place cell phones, smart watches, etc. in their backpacks in the front of the room.
Thank you for helping us prepare students for testing days. If you have any questions about the PSSAs, please reach out to Mrs. Dowd at ladowd@cbsd.org.
April Boomerang Nomination
April’s Boomerang asset is “Reading for Pleasure”. Please take some time to nominate a deserving Lenape student!
ALL nominations are due April 30th to aaxenroth@cbsd.org.
Summer Student Opportunities
CB Mock Trial Camp
MBIT Summer Exploration
MBIT is hosting summer career exploration courses for students entering 7th through 10th grade next year.
The courses will be held from Monday to Friday, July 11-15, 2022. The morning session is 8:00-11:00 and the afternoon session is 12:00-3:00.
Programs are offered in automotive repair and maintenance, baking and cake decorating, building trades, collision repair, cosmetology, culinary arts, digital animation, digital photography, drafting and design, firefighting, medical and health professions, and web design.
For more information on the programs offered and to register, click here. Hurry, because programs fill up quickly!
Questions? Email summerexpo@mbit.org.
Bucks County Community College "Teens On Campus"
Guidance "Sparks"
Below is a Sparks newsletter article we sent out almost two years ago. The topic is still very relevant. Please take the time to watch with your children for some interesting and needed discussion.
In today’s world we are all trying to know what is best for our children but it is difficult to see what lies ahead for them. The Sparks video below gives some economic insight into the past, present and future. Please share your reactions to this video with you children for their own understanding of future possibilities.
Success in the new economy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs6nQpVI164
For comments or questions, please contact Ginny Barrett at vbarrett@cbsd.org.
Community Resources
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.
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