Linden Leopard Growl
Here at Linden we are ONE! --- December 11, 2019 Edition
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
- Thursday, December 12th: Early Dismissal Grades 1-6 @ 12:25 PM -Conferences - No Kindergarten
- Friday, December 13th: Early Dismissal Grades 1-6 @ 12:25 PM-Conferences - No Kindergarten
- Friday, December 13th: Linden Gear/Competition Day
- Friday, December 13th: 6th Grade Social Club Skyzone Chalfont
- Monday, December 16th & Tuesday, December 17th: No Kindergarten - K Conferences
- Tuesday, December 17th: No Kindergarten - K Conferences
- Tuesday, December 17th: Instrumental Concert for Students @ 2:30 PM
- Tuesday, December 17th: Instrumental Concert for Parents @ 7:00 PM
- Friday, December 20th: Holiday Sweater Day
- Friday, December 20th: Schoolwide Movie@ 9:15 AM
- Friday, December 20th: Holiday Sing Along for Students@ 11:15 AM
- Friday, December 20th: Early Dismissal @ 12:25 PM - No PM Kindergarten
- Monday, December 23rd - Wednesday, January 1st: No School - Winter Break
LINDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEBSITE CALENDAR
THE JOY OF GIVING
As the holiday season approaches, we have the opportunity to show the spirit of warmth and compassion to families in our community. As we begin the season, you are invited to select a tag from our Giving Tree. The tree is displayed in our school main lobby and will remain there through this season of giving. What a wonderful time of year to work together to ensure all Linden families are supported. You are welcome to take a tag to purchase a gift card for a family in need. All cards are due back by Friday, December 13th.
We, as a staff, would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generosity!
Warmest holiday wishes to you and your family!
Bucks County Symphony Concert
Linden students Anna McGrath and Jocelyn Jones (Bottom row, 3rd & 4th from the right) joined 6th grade flute players from Kutz, Bridge Valley, and Doyle Elementary Schools as part of the annual BCS Family Concert at Central Bucks West High School on Sunday, December 8th. Great job, Leading Leopards and Mr. Branchfield! We are so proud of you and your hard work. Thank you for representing Linden with such grace!
Coach Nettie's PE Class
On Friday December 6th, Coach Nettie from NCSA (Next College Student Athlete) visited Linden PE and led students through speed and agility skills incorporated in soccer activities. The students experienced footwork in agility ladders, soccer skills such as dribbling with different parts of the foot (sole, outside, ball) in gate dribble drills and teamwork, good sportsmanship and soccer fun in the game Steal the Bacon. A great time was had by all and I'm most appreciative of Nettie's time, talent and volunteerism.
Linden Said YAY to PJ Day!
Thank you, Linden community for your generosity!
What a wonderful showing of support from our school community for The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. On Monday, we raised $647.00 for this worthwhile cause!
Thank you for you kindness,
The Linden Staff
Claire Carney, Payton Curtiss, Cody Frey, Eli Slizewski, Jonah Pallner, Owen Czaplicki, Isabella Camacho, Caitlyn Day, Dexter Boles, Rebekkah Hayes, Brianna Friend, Macy LaRose, Patsy Kushnier, Grace McGrath, Hailey Trifonidis, Tess Devlin Nate Kamienski, Nora Kushnier, , Marka Mazullo, Chiara Falabella, Elizabeth Clift, and Araceli Eason.
The Nutcracker Visits Linden Elementary
Thank you, Mrs. Marilyn Budzynski, Director of the Ballet Theatre, and performers, for providing us with a unique opportunity to appreciate a classic holiday celebration of the arts during this festive time of year!
News from Mrs. Free & the Library
Linden will be hosting author Matt Landis on Thursday Jan. 16. He will be presenting to Grades 5 and 6. Matt is a social studies teacher at Tamanend Middle School and the author of 3 books. For more information about the visit including an order form for signed copies, visit the author page on the library website .
Sign up for Reading Olympics - There's Still Time
There is still time for 5th and 6th grade students to sign up for Reading Olympics!
Join Our Community of 5th and 6th Grade Readers!
Click HERE to access it the 2019-2020 Reading Olympics list!
Click HERE to view all Linden Reading Olympics information on our website.
Attention Kindergarten Families: Delayed Openings
The Central Bucks School District has implemented a "Modified Kindergarten Schedule" on weather delay days.
Please make a note of the following schedule:
- AM Students 11:05 AM – 12:50 PM
- PM Students 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM
This change does not impact transportation. Our kindergarten students will continue to be transported one way. AM students will come in on the buses with the delayed start times, and PM students will go home on buses as normal. Families will still be required to do the midday pickup/drop off times.
You can find additional information on the CBSD website: Modified Kindergarten Schedule
Staff Appreciation Luncheon
The Staff Appreciation Luncheon is just around the corner and we're looking for volunteers. This event is a great opportunity to express our gratitude towards all the hardworking and dedicated staff at Linden. The luncheon will take place Thursday, December 12 from 12:30-2pm. If you're interested in making a food donation or helping the day of, please sign up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CAAAE22A5F58-linden.
Thanks for considering!
May Fair Chairs needed!
If you are interested, please contact Jill Walton at jillhwalton@yahoo.com.
Thanks for considering!
LHSA Fundraising
For information on the LHSA's fundraising initiative click here.
Donations (checks and cash) are certainly welcome throughout the school year. However, please note that payment via MyPayments Plus will close on December 20th. You may visit MyPayments Plus by clicking on the following website:
https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome
If you have any questions regarding this fundraising initiative, please feel free to contact Jill Walton at jillhwalton@yahoo.com.
On behalf of the LHSA, we appreciate your consideration, your donations and for helping us to continue to provide what we do for Linden Elementary.
WINTER PROGRAMS
ATTENTION 6TH GRADERS! INFO ON YEARBOOK CLUB
There will be a 6th Grade Yearbook Club included in this year's Winter Programs. Under the guidance of the LHSA Yearbook Committee, 6th graders will help select photos and compose and edit various pages in this year's Linden yearbook. The Yearbook Club will be held on Thursdays beginning January 30, 2020 and ending on March 5, 2020. If interested, please complete the Winter Programs registration form.
December Boomerang Asset
December Boomerang Award Asset: Honesty
The Boomerang Youth Recognition Award is a district-wide monthly program which recognizes and honors youth in our community for exemplifying one of the chosen Developmental Assets for the school year. The month of December is Asset #29: Honesty – young person "Tells the truth, even when it is not easy".
Nomination forms can be found online. Please email to Mrs. Dempsey: ddempsey@cbsd.org or send to school in an envelope addressed "To Guidance." Nomination forms are due by Friday, December 20th.
CBSD December Board Note
Dear Central Bucks School District families, Please follow the link below for the December edition of "Central Bucks Board Note," an e-newsletter designed to provide the constituents of the Central Bucks School District's Board of School Directors with a brief overview of items discussed at the monthly school board meetings. Find it at www.cbsd.org/boardnote. Please share any feedback with Angela Linch, communications and public relations administrator, at alinch@cbsd.org or by calling 267-893-2073. Thank you!
Linden Elementary School
Email: mtestani@cbsd.org
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/linden
Location: 480 Linden Avenue, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-4400
Twitter: @CBLindenES