Linden Leopard Growl
February 10, 2021
Asynchronous Snow Days - Work Completion & Attendance: Please know that any work students are required to do, must be submitted within one week of the assigned date to be considered present (attendance) and complete (feedback given/graded). If your child has any work to make up for the days last week, the due dates are as follows:
2/1/21 - due 2/8/21
2/2/21 - due 2/9/21
2/3/21 - due 2/10/21
Thank you for your support, as this model is new for us this year. It will certainly allow for students to engage in asynchronous learning activities, while still having time for some fun in the snow. If you have specific questions regarding your child's assignments, please reach out to your child's teacher.
Thank you, FEMO Staff!! Our FEMO staff has been hard at work making sure our school is clean and safe. In addition to following our new cleaning, sanitizing, & disinfecting protocols, we appreciate the time and efforts to make sure snow is removed and our walkways are cleared for arrival and dismissal!
Friday, 2/12/21 - Early Dismissal Day:
- Friday is an early dismissal day for Grades 1-6.
- AM Kindergarten will attend during its normal time.
- PM Kindergarten does not attend.
- Dismissal begins at 12:25 AM
- Grab and go lunches will be provided for students who wish to take a lunch home.
Monday, 2/15/21 - President's Day - Schools & Offices Closed
Wishing you all a safe and healthy week!
Mike Testani
Mark Your Calendar
Thursday, February 11th
- 100th Day of School Classroom Celebrations!
Friday, February 12th
- Early Dismissal - 12:25
- Wear your Valentine's Day colors
- Chinese New Year - The Year of the Ox
- School Closed- President's Day
- Virtual Materials Distribution from 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, February 23rd
- CBSD Board Meeting
- Weather Emergency Drill
Meet Our PAW Winners!
PAW Winners
The following students had their Linden Leopards PAW picked for demonstrating one or more of Linden's Core Four Values.
Respect, Responsibility, Citizenship and Cooperation.
Kindergarten: Jacob Hessler
1st Grade: Bradley Schweder
2nd Grade: Ava Lomax-Barlow
3rd Grade: Ben Bucey
4th Grade: Lana Forsell
5th Grade: Claire Demmer
6th Grade: Lucas Victor
Valentine's Day
Since Valentine's Day is on a Sunday, please join us wearing red, pink, and/or Valentine's Day attire on Friday, February 12th to celebrate the day! In order to comply with the CBSD Health and Safety Plan, there will be no food/candy and no exchanging of physical valentines this year.
Celebrate Black History Month Yoga Activity
On Tuesday February 9th, 3rd grade students in Mrs. Cellucci's class and 6th grade students in Mr. Yannarella's class participated in a Celebrate Black History Month Yoga Activity in PE class. Students performed a yoga pose featured on each slide while they listened to the interesting facts and achievements of heroes such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Ruby Brides, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, and other amazing contributors to our American History.
A Peek into 2nd Grade
Grab and Go Meals
Please note revisions to the “grab and go” free meal schedule for the week of February 14, 2021:
- Monday, February 15 - Presidents' Day - No Pickups
- Tuesday, February 16 - Grab and go meals available for pickup at each high school to any student from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Important Reminders:
- Please wear your mask when on school property.
- Please SLOW DOWN when driving through the school property.
- Please DO NOT drive through the bus lane during arrival or dismissal time.
- Please STAY OFF your cell phone.
- While in car rider line, please be patience- do not back up, cut out of line, or beep, our staff and students are precious to us.
Student Absences
In-Person Absences: Students will be marked absent if they are not in school that day. If the student should be physically present but is participating virtually due to COVID related concerns, the teacher will mark the attendance as "Participating Virtually". This will give the student credit for attendance.
Online Absences: If a student does not attend class, the student will be marked absent until we receive the communication from parents. Note: If a student logs-in initially, but leaves the call or does not engage, the comment "Virtually Cut" will be added to the comments section.
Appointments: If a student has to leave for an appointment, please email their teacher and 'cc Cyndi Faville as well.
Please contact Cindy Faville in the Linden Main office at 267-893-4402 or email at cfaville@cbsd.org with any questions.
HELPFUL LINKS
Sparks Article
One of the first steps to selecting a career is to become aware of the many options available. In Central Bucks schools, our students begin that process through the Career Readiness related curriculum in elementary buildings (QUEST, Economics Project in Social Studies) and secondary buildings (Success Plan, Information Technology classes).
Here are two videos which might inspire that search for just the right career. Watch them with your children and listen to what they say about what they see in their future.
For younger students:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9TLZBZ3eo8&feature=youtu.be
For older students:
The winter is in full force. It gets dark early and it is cold outside. What can families do during this time? Click Counselor's Corner for some suggestions.
Questions about COVID-19?
As the COVID cases rise in the community, the Central Bucks Nurses are working hard to keep everyone healthy and safe. Our school nurse, Mrs. Tina Boyer, is here to help! If you have questions, feel free to email or call her. She can help with:
- Determine if your child(ren) is a close contact.
- Explain the isolation and quarantine process.
- Provide guidance for symptoms and management.
- And more! .... just ask.
Mrs. Tina Boyer's email address is tboyer@cbsd.org, or call the Linden main office at 267-893-4401 to be connected to the Health Room.
PREVIOUSLY POSTED LINDEN NEWS
Family Travel Update
If your child(ren) will be traveling this upcoming Spring season, please complete a Request for Approved Absence Form. Out of an abundance of caution, students who travel must refrain from in-person instruction.
In compliance with the district's Health and Safety Plan, students who travel will not be able to return for a period of 10 days without testing, or after 7 days with a negative test on or after day 5. Any questions about this procedure can be directed to Cindy Faville in the Linden Office, at cfaville@cbsd.org.
Live-Streaming
Virtual instruction is available for any student who is absent more than 2 days for COVID related causes, such as illness or travel.
Once a teacher is notified, we will make arrangements including a materials pick-up at school. Live streaming will begin on day 3 of the absence, or earlier if feasible. This instruction may vary slightly depending upon the academic needs and age of the student. Note: knowing that the majority of students in the class are in-person, there will be times when the teacher is not in camera view.
YEARBOOK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
With this school year looking completely different, our yearbook committee needs your help. We are looking for one volunteer per classroom to help design the classroom yearbook page! The process is very easy, and can be completed in a minimal amount of time from your own home. Once we have our volunteers, directions will be sent out on how to design the page. Click here to sign up! Thank you!
Photos needed!!
Since yearbook photographers are unable to take pictures at school, we need photos of your children. The Linden Yearbook Committee's hopes are that there will be a variety of candid pictures representing the entire class:)
From any device, click on your child's teacher's link, log on with your child's CBSD user name and password, and upload photos. The deadline for submission of all pictures is Friday, March 12th.
*Please label your picture with your child's first and last name.
*We ask that you submit each picture one time and be advised, not all pictures will be utilized.
*Include a variety of pictures: Halloween, holiday, snow days, first day of school, bus stop, band or orchestra, kids in spirit wear, candid pictures of classmates - THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!
Please click on your child's teacher link below and upload your pictures:
- Mrs. Bredow
- Mrs. Cellucci
- Ms. Corrigan
- Mrs. Detweiler
- Mrs. Erb
- Mrs. Fetter
- Mrs. Free – Library
- Mrs. Leonard
- Mrs. Logue - QUEST
- Mrs. Low
- Mrs. Nolt
- Mrs. Ojeda
- Mrs. Preston
- Mrs. Rauch
- Mrs. Rittenhouse
- Mrs. Rubeo
- Mrs. Rudolph
- Mrs. Shinkunas
- Mrs. Simon – Music
- Mrs. Sorenson
- Mrs. Theis - ART
- Mrs. Torok/Miss Braun
- Mrs. Vassos
- Mrs. Villalba
- Mrs. Williams & Mr. Battis - PE
- Mr. Wolf
- Brian Yannarella
Please contact Jill Walton, jillhwalton@yahoo.com with any questions - technical or otherwise!
CB Cares Boomerang Assets
The Boomerang Youth Recognition Award is a district-wide monthly program which recognizes and honors youth in our community for exemplifying and living by one of the chosen Developmental Assets® for the school year.
Coming up:
- March #30 Responsibility: Young person accepts and takes personal responsibility.
- April #25 Reading for Pleasure: Young person reads for pleasure most days, either alone, with family members or with friends.
- May #40 Positive View of Personal Future: Young person is optimistic about their personal future.
Email Mrs. Dempsey at ddempsey@cbsd.org with your nomination no later than Friday, February 26th.
2021/2022 Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN
Kindergarten registration is open! Families of new students who are eligible to enroll in kindergarten in the 2021-2022 school year are invited to begin the registration process. Get the details on eligibility, what documents to gather, and how to navigate the online registration process at www.cbsd.org/registration. Children must turn 5 years old on or before August 31st to register for kindergarten.
Please check the link below for details.
From the Café- Free Breakfast and Lunches Continue!
A reimbursable meal is made up of the following:
- ½ cup of fresh fruit or 100% fruit juice
- at least ½ cup fresh vegetable
- 8oz milk,
- a minimum of 1oz of grain
- a minimum of 1oz of meat or meat alternative.
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Email: mtestani@cbsd.org
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/linden
Location: 480 Linden Avenue, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-4400
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