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May 15, 2017
Keystone Dates
Please be aware of the following dates for state mandated testing:
Keystone - Algebra - May 16-17
Please make every attempt to have your child in attendance on these dates to take these assessments. PDE encourages us to share information with our parents. Please click here to view the testing information and cell phone policy during the PSSA & Keystone testing. Testing is scheduled from 7:30 AM to 11:45 AM on these dates. Please DO NOT schedule any appointments or trips for your child on these test times. Students arriving after 7:45 AM will not be permitted to take the test on that day and will have to attend a make up testing session.
NEW LENAPE SPIRIT WEAR
We are currently selling Socks for Rocks as fundraising for our future Rock wall for the auxiliary gym. We have white, red, neon pink, neon orange, and they are selling for $12.00 a pair. The socks are selling everyday after school by the auditorium, or you can order them from our order form.
Please click on the link to order new tee shirts, sweatshirts, and socks.
SUMMER BOOK FAIR
2017 FRESHMAN DAY and DANCE
On Friday, June 9th, Lenape Freshman class will enjoy a day of fun with classmates at Camp America, complete with a cookout, swimming, and other activities. (Transportation to and from Camp America will be provided, and students will leave and return within the normal school day.) MPP is now open for payment of $30.00. MPP will close on May 31st.
That evening, the Freshman Dance will take place in the cafeteria from 7:30 -10:00 PM. Please note: This is NOT a prom or a formal event and no dates are required. Also, All students must arrive by 7:45 PM and nobody will be permitted to leave early unless they are picked up by their parent. The dance begins at 7:30 PM and ends at 10:00 PM.
We are looking for volunteers to help with the dance - to decorate or provide food or other supplies. We have two parents (Kim Sehlin and Angie Loughnane) coordinating the Freshman Dance, and they created a signupgenius for volunteers to help in some way. Please consider volunteering in some way to make this evening a success. The link is:
9th Grade Promotion Night - Monday, June 12, 7:00 PM
On Monday evening, June 12th at CB West Auditorium, we will be holding the Ninth Grade Promotion Program where we take time to recognize the students and promote them on to the high school. It is our way of saying goodbye and good luck as the freshmen move on. You will also hear a message to the class from two of the students and musical selections by the Ninth Grade Choir, Lenape Jazz Ensemble, and Lenape String Quartet.
Selected academic awards are also presented. Please join us for this recognition that starts at 7:00 PM in the CB West Auditorium. The auditorium will be extremely crowded, and we ask that you try to limit guests to about two/three per student. You do not need tickets for this night, however, your help is appreciated in allowing all guests to have a place to sit.
Freshmen need to be at CB West by 6:30 PM. Preferred dress for students is pants and a collared shirt for boys and skirts/slacks for girls (no jeans or t-shirts).
CB Summer Fun Camps 2017
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN
Traffic pattern update: Thank you again for following Lenape's new morning drop off pattern. After looking at the data, we have found a 54% decrease in the number of students late to school. The parking lots and walking zones are much safer for our students as well. Again, thank you!
Please be aware of the new traffic pattern. You can find specifics on the Lenape website.
FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has revised the immunization requirements for students effective the 2017-2018 school year. This revision replaces the 8-month provisional period for immunizations with the new requirement of a 5-day provisional period.
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.
If you child will need immunizations prior to starting the 2017-18 school year, you will receive notification of this requirement either via email or US mail.
Please contact the health office if you have any questions about this immunization requirement that will take place. For more information it can be found here.
Thank you,
Amanda Merrill, RN, BSN
Certified School Nurse
267-893-2840
NJHS - SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY
Lenape's Canine Kitchen meets the first and second Friday of the month. Students have an opportunity to make blankets and dog treats for the SPCA. Students must sign up the Mon-Wed before that Friday's club (until we reach 20 participants). The last few dates this year are June 2, and June 9.
For sign-ups and more information, stop in the guidance office.
2017 CB Middle School Relay for Life
The CB Middle School Relay is less than a month away, and our teams continue to work hard to support the American Cancer Society. All participants are reminded that teams must meet their fundraising minimum of $50 per team member, by Monday, May 15. Teams who do not meet that minimum will be disbanded and will not be able to attend the Relay event. If you have questions about Relay, please contact Ann Kuntzmann at 267-893-2811 or email at akuntzma@cbsd.org
INCOMING 7TH GRADE 2017-2018 ORIENTATION
Attention all Lenape incoming 7th grade students! Voluntary orientation program for Fall 2017 is for 7th grade students only. This orientation is not required but would be helpful to students transitioning to Lenape in 7th grade. It is meant to be a fun way to spend time with peers and get to know Lenape better.
The orientation will be on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, and you pick which session you would like to attend: Morning Session 9:00 - 11:00 AM or Afternoon Session 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. No need to RSVP. Students will meet classmates and Lenape Ambassadors, have an opportunity to try their locker, learn fun facts about Lenape, tour the building, and ask questions. Meetings are for students only; parents should plan to drop off their rising 7th graders.
Please email Jodi Schmon with questions or concerns at jschmon@cbsd.org.
MAY BOOMERANG
MAY - PERSONAL POWER #37 - Young person has a healthy sense of personal power. They believe they can effect change and make a difference in their school and/or community. They believe they have some control over things that happen in their world, that things just don't happen to them. Please submit your nomination by Friday,May 19, 3:00 PM. The link to the nomination form is here: https://www.quia.com/sv/758026.html.
CB WEST CHARITY CAR WASH
A charity car wash has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 21st from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Dairy Queen, 318 N. Main Street, Doylestown to benefit CB West Needy Student fund, sponsored by the CB West Football.
http://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib010/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/24/Car.pdf
BOX TOPS
YES, Lenape collects Box Tops! Our life skills class uses Box top activities to reinforce skill development. Lenape earns money for every label collected.
Please send your Box Tops to school labeled "Lenape Guidance" or drop them in the box in the lobby adjacent to the main office. Please don't worry about cutting the labels, tearing them off is fine.
NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
For National Teacher Appreciation Week, Superintendent Kopicki had a video produced to honor our district’s teachers. It’s a fun one that features students from every CB school. To watch it, click here.
A big "Thank you" to Mrs. Baltes and all the parent volunteers who helped in all ways to give our staff a beautiful Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. We appreciate all you do for our school.
2017 CENTRAL BUCKS SUMMER FIELD HOCKEY CAMP
Important Upcoming Dates
May 16-17 Keystone Algebra testing
May 29 - No school
June 1 - Spanish Finals
June 5 -9 - Summer Book Fair
June 8 - Math Finals
June 9 - Freshman Day/Dance at Night
June 12 - 9th Gr Promotion Night @ CB West Auditorium
June 13 - Last Day of School - Half day
For more details, please take a look at the calendar on the Lenape website.
Lenape Middle School
Email: cbsdlenape@cbsd.org
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/lenapems
Location: 313 W. State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Phone: 267-893-2800
Twitter: @CBLenapeMS