Jamison Journal
August 3, 2020
Words of Encouragement
I hope this communication finds you and your family in good health.
Thank you to all the families that have reached out to me with words of encouragement, well-wishes, and overall general support during this unique and challenging time we all are facing.
It was my original goal to communicate all the homeroom / teacher selections today; however, logistically, that isn't a possibility due to the parent survey data. I'm currently looking at the results of that data and trying to contact the families who didn't respond. As soon as I have all the needed data, Jamison will work on communicating the necessary information about teacher assignment to all the families. Thank YOU so much for your patience.
Recently, my wife shared a video with me that I thought was very informative. It was a pediatrician discussing all the "educational" choices parents are going through right now. As we discussed what we believed was in the best interest of our own children, this pediatrician's words offered encouragement. During the video, she stated, "...the decision that you make about school, the one that you make, is the right decision. That's it. There's no wrong decision. Each decision isn't perfect. Each has risk. So this is what you need to understand. How you choose to think about the decision that you make is what will make it right. How you choose to think about it will create how you feel about it, period..."
I just wanted all of you to know that you have my support with any decision that you have made and I look forward to the start of the school year, no matter the mode you selected for your child/ren.
First Day of School
CB Technology / Student Device Distribution
Dear Central Bucks Families:
Overview: Over the past three years, Central Bucks has offered a 1-to-1 laptop program for our secondary students. The success of this effort combined with the necessities brought about by today’s COVID-19 pandemic, have informed our decision to provide all students in Central Bucks the same opportunity. Our Initiative will provide mobile, wireless technology to all of our students, while enhancing our instructional delivery whether students are at home or in school.
The Technology and Innovation department is excited to kick off our student device distribution for the 2020-21 school year today. 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.
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 insurance for breaks, as well as a bag and a charger. We have different pricing structures for elementary students as they will pay $10 every year for a 7 year school career (K-6). Secondary families will pay $75 in 7th grade and $75 in 10th grade. Each payment will be good for three years. You will notice on our chart that we have prorated payments for all secondary students to allow for a $75 fee over a three year period.
Steps:
- Visit: https://www.cbsd.org/Page/39234
- 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).
- Student signs the user agreement via the Student Forms link.
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 1-4 even if the balance is $0.
Grade
Fee
Device
K
$10
iPad, Case and Bag
1
$10
iPad, Case and Bag
2
$10
iPad, Case and Bag
3
$10
HP Elitebook Pro and Bag
4
$10
New Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e and Bag
5
$10
New Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e and Bag
6
$10
New Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e and Bag
7
$75
New Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e and Bag
8
$25
Currently Have a Device
9
$0
Currently Have a Device
10
$75
New Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e and Bag
11
$25
Currently Have a Device
12
$25
Currently Have a Device
Thank you for all of your support. Please remember that we can answer any questions on August 5th at 7:30 p.m. during our Live Event.
Jamison Elementary
Email: mcroyle@cbsd.org
Website: www.cbsd.org/Jamison
Location: 2090 Land Road, Jamison, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-3500
Twitter: @CBJamisonES