BVE News & Notes
Thursday, August 11, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday, August 25 - Bridge Valley Open House 2:30-3:30pm
Monday, August 29 -FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Tuesday, August 30 - HSA General Membership Meeting 2:15-3:15pm Please click here to join the meeting
Friday, September 2 - CBSD CLOSED/Offices Open
Monday, September 5 - CBSD CLOSED (Labor Day)
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, September 6th:
5:30-6:00pm - Kindergarten
6:15-6:45pm - 1st grade
6:45-7:15pm - 3rd grade
7:30-8:00pm - 5th grade
Wednesday September 7th:
6:15-6:45pm - 2nd grade
6:45-7:15pm - 4th grade
7:30-8:00pm - 6th grade
SUPPLY LISTS
Grade level supply lists are posted on the Bridge Valley webpage. Click Here to access the page. You can drop off supplies in your child's classroom during our Open House on August 25th between 2:30-3:30. If you are unable to attend the Open House, your child can bring their supplies on the first day of school.
STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK 2022-2023
1 TO 1 TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION - 2022-2023
STUDENT DEVICE DISTRIBUTION
Note: Families can not pay for the laptop 1 to 1 agreement until 8/16. This message is a preview.
Dear Central Bucks Families:
We hope that you had a relaxing summer. Our team is gearing up for the 2022-23 school year which includes handing out student laptops.
The Technology and Innovation Department is excited to kick off our student device distribution. All Central Bucks’ students will either receive a device this year or continue to use the device that was issued last year. Below is a chart that lists the device that will be issued by grade level as well as the cost of the usage fee. The distribution date will be sent to you by your school.
Even if your child has his/her own device, we are asking that you participate in our program to allow for a consistent learning platform for our students. All students in a grade level will receive a device equipped with: internet filtering, software, tech support for break/fix, and access to instructional tools and resources used by our teachers. You can learn more on our FAQ page: https://www.cbsd.org/Page/38121
First Steps for Families:
The first step prior to distribution is to enroll online and pay a usage fee. The usage fee covers the at-home and in-school use of a device, a charger, and insurance for accidental breaks. We have different pricing structures for elementary students as they will pay $15 a year and secondary families will pay $60 in 7th grade and $60 in 10th grade. Each payment for secondary will be good for three years. We have prorated payments for all secondary students who are new to Central Bucks.
Who has to pay the fee?
All students in grades 3-6, 7, 10, 12+, and new families* must complete the steps below prior to receiving a device.
*New students to Central Bucks in secondary will pay a prorated fee. 8th and 11th grade students will pay $40. 9th and 12th grade students will pay $20. These students will complete the user agreement and bring a check made out to CBSD Schools to the device pick-up.
What steps does a family need to take prior to device handout?
- Beginning on August 16th, all families in grades 3-12 should visit: https://www.cbsd.org/1to1
- Parent/Guardian and Student will click on and read the 1:1 Handbook.
- Parent/Guardian signs the user agreement and pays* the user fee via MyPaymentsPlus (MPP). Upon submitting the fee and MPP agreement, you are confirming that you have reviewed the information with your child.
The Fee Table:
*Please note that the fee is reduced for families who are economically disadvantaged. You will see the balance as $0 when entering MPP. All families still need to complete steps 1-3 even if the balance is $0. Additionally, new procedures for Free and Reduced guidelines are being established and sent out next week.
**If you were not given a bag last year, the school can provide one for you. Students in grade 3 will receive a new bag this year.
More Questions?
If you are able to submit a Help Desk ticket for technical questions do so here.
Thank you for your support with the handout this year. We hope that you have an amazing year with your child. On behalf of the Technology and Innovation Department, good luck on the first day of school.
Sincerely,
Jason Jaffe
jjaffe@cbsd.org
Director of Technology and Innovation
5th and 6th Grade Math Placement
Click on the video link below for Annual Student Information Update Instructions
BUS STOP INFORMATION:
Information is typically released mid/late August. Click here to access the site. By entering your address, parents and students may view the bus stop location, pickup and drop-off times, the bus number, as well as a map view to pinpoint the exact location of the bus stop.
Your student may ride only the bus to which he/she has been assigned unless an Alternate Bus Stop Request has been approved. Information on Alternate Bus Stop Requests can be found here. The Central Bucks Transportation Department will approve requests for childcare or shared custody situations only as long as certain criteria are met. Parents may access an Alternate Bus Stop Request form by clicking HERE and either fax 267-893-5830 or mail directly to the Central Bucks Transportation Department, 320 West Swamp Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.
HEALTH ROOM UPDATE:
Kristen Mabin, our certified school nurse, would like to remind families about the health forms which are required each year. Parents are urged to have physical and dental examinations completed by their family physician or dentist. Exams may be completed any time after September 1, 2022. The completed health forms are due to the health office no later than October 15, 2022. Please keep a copy of the health form for your records.
REQUIRED HEALTH EXAMINATIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR:
The State of Pennsylvania mandates the following health examinations:
- Students entering Kindergarten and all students new to the district-- Dental Exam and Physical Exam
- Students entering Grades 3 and 7--Dental Exam
- Students entering Grade 6 and 11-- Physical Exam
DENTAL EXAM FORM---https://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/403/Forms/dentalexam_formH514027.pdf
PHYSICAL EXAM FORM-- https://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/403/PHYSICAL%20EXAM%20form%202012.pdf
Thank you!
STUDENT LUNCH - ARAMARK UPDATE 2022-2023
Dear Central Bucks Families,
On behalf of CBSD Nutrition Services, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our students to the 2022 – 2023 school year! We hope you enjoyed your summer and are ready and excited to be back in school. We, as Aramark Student Nutrition, are pleased to be your school district’s food service provider.
To help prepare for your child’s return to school, we want to share important news that will affect many families: You may have heard that as of June 30, 2022, the federal waivers – administered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – that made it possible for us to serve school breakfast and lunch meals to students for free throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, have expired.
Ensuring that students are well fed throughout the school day is our top priority. Out of the 30 million lunches that were administered through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) prior to the waivers, almost three-quarters of those were provided either at no charge or at a reduced price. We want to remind and inform families to take advantage of these meal benefits. Income eligibility guidelines are available through the Food and Nutrition Service of USDA. If approved, eligible students can eat at a free- or reduced-price at every food station in the cafeteria.
As we reopen for the new school year, Aramark Student Nutrition is Powering Potential for students and faculty with innovations in our menus and enhancements to our overall dining operations. When your child dines with us, rest assured that we will be serving delicious, nutritious meals prepared with the utmost attention to safety. We encourage every student to fuel up with breakfast and lunch meals each day so they can be energized and prepared to succeed throughout the day, in and out of the classroom. Check out our daily menus on Nutrislice
One thing that you can do to help this important cause is to encourage your students to eat breakfast and lunch every day. The demands of the classroom can be difficult for children who are hungry, as you know. Studies indicate students who eat breakfast can concentrate better, earn higher grades, and have fewer illnesses*. We do offer various breakfast programs – either in the cafeteria or in the classroom – to ensure students can start the school day right!
(*Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). “Breakfast for Learning.” Spring 2014.)
We look forward to working for you to create a healthy learning environment for all students. To view or add money to your student’s account please visit MySchoolBucks. To apply for free or reduced-price school meals please fill out the School Lunch Application
If you’d like more information, please call our office 267-893-5752.
Sincerely,
Matthew Taglieber General Manager
Food Service Director
Aramark Student Nutrition
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT BVE?
The school year brings back opportunities to volunteer in school. If you have not already done so, please click here (https://www.cbsd.org/volunteers) to learn more about the process and requirements to volunteer in CBSD. New this year is the App Garden Volunteer Tracker (https://appgarden5.app-garden.com/VolTrackPA92102.nsf/VolApp.xsp), a contactless application and paperwork submission process. Sign-up is required for both new and returning volunteers.
Clearances expire five years after approval, so please check your CBSD Volunteer card to make sure yours are still current. If you have additional questions about volunteering in our district, please contact Florence at fhughes@cbsd.org or at 267-893-2086.
Thank you for supporting our staff and students by volunteering your time!
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE
SCHOOL HOURS:
Bridge Valley is an "A" School
- Grades 1-6: 8:35 AM - 3:15 PM
- AM Kindergarten: 8:35 AM - 11:10 AM
- PM Kindergarten: 12:40 - 3:15 PM
Early Dismissal is at 11:55 AM
Kate Deibert, Assistant Principal
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