Gayman Gazette
Kindness Rocks! - September 11th Edition
Save the Date!
- Friday, September 14th 3:30PM - 6th Grade Clubs Water Kickball
- Wednesday, September 19th - No School/Yom Kippur
- Wednesday, September 26th 9:00-10:00AM - HSA Homeroom Parent Meeting
- Wednesday, September 26th 10:00-11:00AM - HSA Parent Committee Meeting
- Thursday, September 27th 9:00-11:00AM - HSA General Membership Meeting
- Friday, September 28th - Fall Book Fair Begins
** Mark your calendars: Monday, October 1st is Picture Day
Quick Links for Information
- 2018-2019: Gayman Elementary School Tentative Dates
- 2018-2019: Homeroom Parent Information
- 2018-2019: Free and Reduced Lunch Information
A little ice cream, a little sprinkles ... and a lot of fun!
A little rain couldn't stop us …. thank you the Gayman Home and School Association for hosting our first Family Fun Event, the Ice Cream Social.
Instrumental Music
Has your child always wanted to play an instrument? You’re invited to attend an informational meeting to learn more about the instrumental music program in Central Bucks and to meet our new preferred rental vendor, Zeswitz Music.
Join us on Wednesday 9/12 at CB West High School at 7:00pm to learn more. Your child will also attend an assembly the first week of school where they will meet their teacher and see all of the instruments that are offered.
If you have any questions, you may visit www.cbsd.org/instruments for more information.
~Central Bucks Music Department
Student Emergency & Information Form
Each year, the Central Bucks School District requires our families to fill out a Student Emergency & Information Form. This year, we are asking that you complete your family’s Student Emergency & Information Form online by September 14, 2018.
The online form will ask you to confirm and/or update the following:
Demographic Information
Emergency Contacts
Health Information, including permission for emergency care and analgesic administration
Media Release Preferences
Click here to be directed to your Parent Portal account to complete the Census Verification form. Thank you for taking the time to update this important information.
Announcing ... Our School Musical!
If your daughter or son is interested in participating in the spring musical we invite you to attend one of two information meetings. They will be held at Gayman on October 2nd at 6:30 and October 3rd at 3:30. We will be discussing practices schedules, time commitment, roles, the audition process, and the parent volunteer opportunities that make this endeavor a success.
Please use the following link to sign up for the meeting -
Sneak a Peek at Our First Week
Student Attendance Law
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires that an absence excuse submitted by the parent or guardian be on file for every day of the student’s absence.
How do I notify the school that my child is absent? The most efficient way to excuse an absence is to email us directly at gmnattend@cbsd.org.
What is the new state attendance policy? Truancy is now defined as a student who has had 3 or more days of unexcused absences during the current school year. If students reaches 3 or more unexcused absences, the staff at Gayman must hold a parent/teacher conference to address and remedy attendance issues.
Volunteer Clearances
To ensure the safety of our children:
Pennsylvania law requires all persons having direct contact with school children to obtain background checks and clearances. In the best interest of the safety and security of our students, Central Bucks School District requires the submission of these clearances prior to volunteering. Approved volunteers are given an identification card to be presented at the school (along with your photo ID, such as a driver's license) when volunteering. Volunteer clearances/background checks are valid for five years. Please note: to volunteer for classroom parties, chaperoning field trips, etc. you will be asked to show your identification card.
For further information regarding how to obtain your clearances: Click HERE.
Kids Stuff Coupon Books
Coming soon! Our school will be selling the super valuable KidStuff Coupon Book mid September, which includes a 12 month membership to the New KidStuff App! The app has local and national coupons for savings on the go…even across the country! It's a win-win! You save money and time AND you are helping us raise money for our school! Books are $25 and we earn 50% profit! The sale of these books is completely optional.
Gayman Directory
The Gayman Directory will be published in September. This includes information extracted from the Parent Portal. It contains your child's name, grade, teacher, address, parent emails and contact information. It is a password protected document and is not used for business or marketing purposes. If you wish to opt out of the Gayman Directory, please email Melissa Lucas at Melissa.lucas1@verizon.net by September 14, 2018.
What Goes Around, Comes Around!
Check out the monthly Assets for this year's Boomerang Youth Recognition Award. Our goal is to have 100% nomination participation from ALL 23 CBSD schools every month!
The Girl Scout Difference ... we're more than just (delicious) cookies!
Is your daughter a go-getter Gayman girl who wants to explore her individual potential, innovate for change in her community, develop leadership attributes all while enjoying a girl- led environment developed to help her grow? Gayman currently has troops at almost every level and is now forming a new Kindergarten troop! We are currently looking for volunteers for our K troop! Please contact Wendy at jerichogssu@gmail.com for information!
Interested ladies can attend our Girl Scout Giggleberry Fair Event to find out more information!
Gayman Elementary School
Email: kcarter@cbsd.org
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/gayman
Location: 4440 Point Pleasant Pike, Doylestown, PA, United States
Phone: 2678934350
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbschools/
Twitter: @CBGaymanES