Pearl S. Buck Elementary
March 22, 2019
Upcoming Dates
School Closed:
April 15-19 - Spring Break
May 21 - Act 80
May 27 - Memorial Day
Upcoming Events:
March 25 - District Junior Honors Concert, 7 PM at Carl Sandburg MS
April 5 - Sock Hop at Maple Point Cafeteria 6:30-8:30. (Ticketed event)
April 11 - Art Show, 6-8 PM
April 23, 24, & 26 ELA PSSA (Grades 3&4)
April 26 - Race for Education
April 29-30 Math PSSA (Grades 3&4)
April 30 - 4th Grade Chorus Sings at Trenton Thunder. 7:05 game. (Ticketed event)
April 30 - STEAM Expo at Neshaminy High School
May 1-2 - Science PSSA (Grade 4)
May 16 - Music concert at MPMS. 7 PM.
May 31 - Field Day
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." ~
Sock Hop Tickets on Sale 3/25 and 3/26
The Sock Hop will occur on Friday, April 5th, 6:30-8:30 PM, in the Maple Point Cafeteria.
Street Parking, Buses, and Car Seats
Also, we have been noticing students leaving and entering vehicles without the appropriate safety seating for children. PennDOT regulations state, "Children under 2 must be secured in a rear-facing car seat until the child outgrows the maximum weight and height limits designated by the car seat manufacturer. Children from age 4 up to age 8 must be restrained in an appropriate booster seat. Children from age 8 up to age 18 must be in a seat belt."
We have asked Middletown Police to assist us with promoting car safety. As a result, you may see a police officer at arrival or dismissal checking for the required safety seating.
AE Escape Room
By: Tessa Pirolli, Elias Miles, and Kyle Meyers
On Wednesday, March 13th, and Wednesday, March 20th, we did an escape room in AE. We were presented with three challenges to escape an ancient pyramid. All the challenges were very difficult, but we ended up completing them all. In the first challenge, we had to get a four digit code to unlock the next challenge. Our only clues to do this were four diaries. At the end of the first challenge, the code was 3245. During this challenge we felt confident because it was the simplest challenge.
The second challenge was harder, but it was doable. In this challenge we had to figure out a message, a math problem, and a logic puzzle to find which animal aligned with which vase. When we figured out the math problem, we had to place the answers and vases in the right order. Because this challenge was harder, we came up with a lot of incorrect answers. We felt less confident, and got frustrated at times, but we persevered and completed the challenge.
As you know, challenges get harder as you go along. Because of that, the third challenge was the hardest. We had to match the symbols on the pyramid and poles in the correct directions to get directions for a maze that took us out of the pyramid. We had to look at the numbers on the poles, and the symbols that spelled out directions. Finally, we had to order them correctly using the diaries. This challenge was extremely difficult. In this challenge we felt very frustrated, but when we finished it, we felt very excited. During this lesson we learned to persevere, use teamwork, take a step back and try again in a different way.
Pearl Buck Staff to face-off against the Wizards!
For the first time, our Superintendent, Mr. Jones, will be playing!
The Pearl Buck Staff participating in this fun event are:
Amanda Arner
Cara Buttari
Robert Crozier
Brian Kern
Kylene Morecz
The participating Pearl Buck staff members make up 25% of the Dream Team! We hope to see you at the game!
Maker Space
Point of View
Race For Education Reminders
On Friday April 26, 2019 Pearl S. Buck PTO will be having its annual Race for Education to raise funds for upgrades to our playgrounds, as well as assemblies, field trips and school equipment. We hope you will be able to sponsor your child(ren). The students will be walking/jogging around a designated area for a one-hour period. Parents and family members are invited to join us on the afternoon of April 26th to cheer and encourage the participants.
Donations can be made by check payable to Pearl S. Buck PTO and please be sure to include your student’s name in the memo line. All donations are greatly appreciated. Checks can be mailed to:
Pearl Buck PTO
Pearl S. Buck Elementary School
143 Top Road
Levittown, PA 19056
or...place checks in an envelope labeled "Race for Education" and have your child give it to his or her teacher.
You can also DONATE ONLINE through PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/PearlBuckPTO
2018-19 Yearbook Information
Yearbook orders will be accepted through April 1st. Orders may be submitted with the order form sent home last week (checks payable to Pearl Buck PTO) or can be purchased online at www.schoolannual.com (click "buy your student's yearbook" then enter the school name, city and state).
Questions? Please contact Tina Conturso at tmconturso1995@gmail.com.
Volunteer Clearances
PTO Board Member Maureen Krom is offering free Notary services for any Buck parent who may need to have volunteer forms notarized. You can contact Mrs. Krom at maureen_krom@comcast.net.
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. Depending on the health needs within a classroom, 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!
Did you know?....
Pearl Buck Elementary has a Student Council comprised of over forty 4th grade students? Pursuant to our District's mission of "empowering each child to become a productive citizen", this group of students, led by Mrs. Miller and Mr. Rydzewski, develops and implements ideas to support our school and greater community. Members of the Council are responsible for planning, seeking approval from the principal, and writing advertisements to promote their ideas. As the Council develops, an increasing number of objectives and tasks are being added to their responsibilities including raising and lowering the front flag each day, helping teachers set-up for specific lessons, reading to younger peers, and assisting K classes with pack-up at the end of the day. In addition, the Council helped to organize, promote, and reconcile our recent Teddy Bear Day/Rosa's Pizza collection, and will be promoting additional community-focused collections in the near future.