Lenape Smoke Signals
January 7, 2022 - Happy New Year!
Upcoming Events
- January 10, 4:00-8:00 - Panera Fundraiser (more details below)
- January 11 - Drag sheets sent home for 9th grade students
- January 11-15 - Lenape Spirit Week (more details below)
- January 13, 6:30-8:30 - CB West Curriculum Fair
- January 17 - MLK Jr. Day, No School
- January 19, 7:00 PM - Parent Council Meeting (Program Planning) **Please note change in date**
- January 20, 7:00 PM - Band Concert (rescheduled date)
- January 28 - End of 2nd MP & 1st Semester; Early Dismissal at 10:45
- January 28 - Student Council Movie Night
- January 31 - 8th to 9th Grade Program Planning Assembly
- January 31, 3:00-8:00 - NJHS Blood Drive (more details below)
- February 1 - 7th to 8th Grade Program Planning Assembly
Ceramic Butter Dish
Animal Study
Negative & Positive Photogram
Program Planning Update
The CB West Curriculum Fair for 9th graders will be held on Thursday, January 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 at CB West. Click here for more information.
7th & 8th Grade: 7th and 8th grade program planning assemblies will be held at the end of the month. More information will be forthcoming! See below for a general overview of the timeline and the steps in this process.
Questions can be directed to lenapeguidance@cbsd.org.
Parent Council Meeting: Change of Date
We will talk in more detail about Program Planning and will be able to answer any questions you may have.
December Boomerang Award Nominee
Student Council Spirit Week: Jan. 10-14
Next week, Student Council is promoting a Lenape Spirit Week. Help us to support school sprit by participating in the following days:
- Monday – Crazy Hat Day: Wear your craziest hat throughout the day
- Tuesday – Twin Day: You and another teacher or student dress the same
- Wednesday – Hawaiian Shirt Day: Show off your best tropical themed shirt
- Thursday – Sports Team Day: Let everyone know who your favorite sports team is
- Friday – Freaky Friday: Students dress up as teachers and teachers dress up as students
Panera Fundraiser
On Monday, January 10, 2022, the Lenape Middle School chapter of NJHS is hosting a fundraiser night at Panera, and we need your help to raise money! See the flyer below for more information. Make sure to show this flyer, either virtually or a print out, to donate! Panera will be donating 20% of the proceeds to our chapter of NJHS.
Thank you for your help, and look out for future NJHS fundraisers!
NJHS Blood Drive: Monday, January 31
The NJHS chapter at Lenape Middle School is hosting a blood drive on Monday, January 31, 2022. Our drive will be held in the cafeteria from 3:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.
Keeping resolutions can be tough, but here's an idea for an easily achievable resolution for 2022: Make a commitment to give blood or platelets regularly with the Red Cross. Get started with your first donation appointment.
Ways to sign up:
- Visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: lenape
- Call 1-800 RED CROSS
- Make your appointment on the American Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Baby News!
Extracurricular & Athletics Information
Esports League Signup is Open for CBSD Students
Sign-ups are happening now for the Central Bucks School District’s official Esports League! Managed by Metro Esports, each esports season will include six weeks of virtual game play, with live playoff and league championship matches hosted at The Metro Gaming Lounge, located on Street Road in Warminster. Students in grades K-12 may participate in a combination of gaming and technology-based skills development, while engaging in an outlet for competing in a non-sport, team activity with the ability to learn about gaming industry and STEM/STEAM careers in a very hands-on way. This first of its kind competitive multi-season competitive esports League will include popular game titles like Apex Legends, Rocket League, and Fortnite. In season, the Metro facility will be available for both individual and team practice sessions and one-on-one coaching and skills training.
Elementary gaming and technology enthusiasts will be able to participate in Minecraft games, challenges and learning opportunities.
This is an opportunity for students of all ages, interest levels and abilities to pursue their interests in gaming and technology. League registration is open on the Metro Esports website at https://metroesports.gg.
Club Information
Click here for a current list of Lenape clubs and activities. This list will be updated as new activities are added.
MLK Day Opportunities
Community Information
Helpful Resources
Guidance "Sparks"
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
― Mark Twain
This quote may optimize the wish that many parents have for their children’s future. Some of you may be fortunate enough to feel that way about your own career. Finding that ideal job is the challenge and for our children it is often a matter of “trying things on” to see what fits. The link below shares interesting looks at how people feel about the work they do. Although many of the videos may be more appropriate for older students, some could be fun for the younger ones such as Kite Designer or Experimental Film and Stop Motion Animator.
Perhaps take a few minutes over the upcoming school break and watch some of these with your sons and daughters. Ask them what they think, and listen. You both may learn something about “a job you enjoy doing.”
https://www.kqed.org/education/18675/50-videos-for-career-path-explorations
For comments or questions, please contact Ginny Barrett at vbarrett@cbsd.org.
Recursos Para Padres Hispanohablantes
Abajo se encuentran recursos en Español para padres y guardianos de los estudiantes de Central Bucks.
Safe2Say
Safe2Say is a valuable resource that has been set up by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to provide a method for anyone to report a concern about a student or group of students 24/7. Please note some important reminders about the use of Safe2Say:
- If you put in a tip, please check back often for communications. The tip line is monitored 24/7 at the state level. The tip is sent to the school and/or police if it is deemed "Life Safety" immediately. It is sent in the morning if it is determined to be "Non-Life Safety."
- It is important to include as much information as possible. If you have evidence of your concerns, please share that evidence via the tip or with us. You can attach pictures and videos in the Safe2Say system.
Please remember that Safe2Say is statewide system that is used in collaboration with the State Attorney's Office, emergency responders, and school officials. It is important to know that tips are reviewed on the state level before being passed to the local police and/or school authorities. Please consider the purpose of your tip - Is it to provide another person with a way to receive help? Is it preventing an act of violence? Is it something that needs to involve local and state authorities? While the system is anonymous, abuse of the system will not be tolerated and actions will be taken if it is determined that the system is being used inappropriately.
Technology Information and Resources
Lenape Middle School
Lauren Dowd, Assistant Principal
Website: www.cbsd.org/lenape
Location: 313 West State Street, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-2800
Twitter: @CBLenapeMS