Pearl S. Buck Elementary
December 6, 2019
Upcoming Dates and Events
Schools will be closed on:
- December 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences. (As scheduled; Elementary only)
- December 23-January 1st, 2020 - Winter Break
- January 20th - Martin Luther King Day
- February 17th & 18th - President's Day and Act 80
- April 6-10 - Act 80 and Spring Break
- April 28 - Election Day
- May 25 - Memorial Day
A copy of the District calendar is available online.
Upcoming Events:
- December 12th - Holiday Concert (Orchestra, Beginner String Ensemble, and Choir).
7 PM at Maple Point Middle School auditorium.
School Store Dates:
Dec 17, Jan 14, Feb 11, March 17, April 21, May 19, June 2.
Next PTO Meeting:
December 12th at 9:15 AM. Dates and times for the remainder of the year can be found here.
PTO Dine-out nights:
- Chipotle (New location @ Lincoln Plaza), January 29, 4-8 PM.
Every Friday! Buck Spirit Days. Wear your Pearl Buck spirit shirt, or red and blue.
~ "The Neshaminy community builds futures by empowering each child to become a productive citizen and a lifelong learner." ~
Thanksgiving Thanks
"Thank you so much for all of your generosity! You have made our Thanksgiving truly blessed J The boxes are so beautifully decorated, thank all of you for everything you have done, Happy Thanksgiving!"
"Thank you guys so much, you have really blessed us. We really appreciate all that you have given us. God bless."
"Thank you for the great amount of love you showed us this holiday season! I loved the decorated boxes. They made the biggest smiles on my face."
Mad Science Date Changes
Mad Science will be contacting the affected participants as well.
Cow Visits Buck
Photo Credit: Mrs. Ordini
Prepare for the Science Fair
More information, including registration information, will be available soon. If you have any pressing questions, please feel free to email Mr. Kern at bkern@neshaminy.org, or catch him during school.
Participation is optional. However, don't be shy! We've had nearly 100 projects presented at our fairs. This year’s fair is scheduled for Thursday, February 27th, 2020, 6:30-7:30 PM. An in-school presentation for Buck students will occur the following morning. The top 6 projects (voted on by those who visit our Science Fair) will be invited to present at the Neshaminy STEAM EXPO on April 1st, 2019, at Neshaminy High School.
Volunteer Clearances
Since the approval process can take several weeks, please file for your clearances ASAP so that they are in place when needed.
Meowzers! A Reminder About Pets on Campus
Thanks!
Career Presenters Wanted
This year’s Career Connections Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, from 9:20 a.m to 12:15 p.m. We would like to give our 3rd and 4th grade students the opportunity to hear about possible career choices in the following fields:
1. Arts and Communication
2. Business Finance
3. Information Technology
4. Engineering and Industry Technology
5. Human Services
6. Science and Health
We’re looking for energetic presenters. Students love hands-on activities, so we welcome visual aids, displays, props and uniforms. We would also be interested in jobs within these fields that may be lesser known. If you or someone you know is interested and able to help us, please e-mail our School Counselor, Rob Crozier, at rcrozier@neshaminy.org.
Be Allergy Aware!
Due to varied allergy and dietary needs, please contact your child's teacher before sending in food or other items intended to be distributed to students in a classroom (e.g. birthday celebrations, class parties). Students should not share food at any time during school - even with a close friend. A seemingly harmless food item may unexpectedly contain allergens, or interact with other medical conditions. Teachers may choose to avoid food-oriented experiences altogether. Please consider non-food treats as an alternative. Speak directly with your child's teacher. Do not send in any items until the teacher has responded and confirmed the appropriateness of your request. Thanks!