Holicong Weekly Update
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Week of January 22, 2024
ANNOUNCMENT FROM CBSD - CHANGES to DISTRICT CALENDAR
Please note message from CBSD for updates on school calendar based on weather cancellations.
• The K-12 half day that was scheduled for Wednesday, January 24 will now become a full day of school for all. This allows our secondary schools to make up some time lost to snow days in the first semester. The half-day will be moved to Friday, January 26, for all students grades K-12. Our teaching staff will use that afternoon for professional development. Again, we apologize for the confusion. This decision was made in consultation with our principals and administrators.
• At this time, we are not currently planning to make an additional adjustment to spring break based on today’s snow day. However, as you may be aware, PA school code requires that school districts must hold 180 days of school or an equivalent number of hours. If we end up with additional snow days we may need to make further adjustments to our calendar.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
WEEK OF JANUARY 22
Holicong Athletics Calendar (click on link)
Monday, January 22 (B DAY)
- Faculty Meeting (Professional Learning Communities & Classroom Management for 3rd MP)
- Program Planning - Reading Recommendations for 7th & 8th Grade
Tuesday, January 23 (A DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, January 24 (B DAY)
- MTSS Meeting
Thursday, January 25 (A DAY)
- No Scheduled Events
Friday, January 26 (B DAY)
- End of 2nd Marking Period
- 1/2 Day for Student/Team Activities
- CB SAVE THE MUSIC CONCERT @ 7:30
- CB SAVE THE MUSIC CONCERT @ 2:00 & 7:30
ATHLETIC SCHEDULE FOR WEEK (link above)
Monday 1-22-24
8th grade boys basketball Tryout 2:45 to 5:00
7th grade boys basketball Tryout 2:45 to 5:00
Wrestling practice 2:45 to 4:45
Cheerleading practice 2:45 to 4:45
Tuesday 1-23-24
Wrestling home Klinger 3:15
Wednesday 1-24-24
8th grade boys basketball practice 2:45 to 4:45
7th grade boys basketball practice 2:45 to 4:45
Wrestling practice 2:45 to 4:45
Thursday 1-25-24
8th grade boys basketball practice 2:45 to 4:45
7th grade boys basketball practice 2:45 to 4:45
Wrestling practice away Sandburg 3:15
Friday 1-26-24
Half day students - no athletic events scheduled
The link above will take you directly to our daily announcements & updates
End of 2nd Marking Period - The 2nd marking period will now end this Friday and the message remains the same! Please make sure to have all work in and take advantage of the time and access to resources during I & E, Resource, and Open Study on Tuesdays and Thursdays if you need help. Please also consider signing up for peer tutoring and reach out to Mrs. Mandes with any questions.
Parent Council - Parent Resources / Parent Council 2023-2024 (cbsd.org)
Our January Parent Council presentation is now posted on the Parent Council website and you can watch the video or click through the powerpoint. A special thanks to Mrs. Louderback & Mrs. Striano for providing a detailed overview of the program planning process for each grade - it was a lot of information! For those of you that would like to watch the video and looking for specific information and don't want to watch the entire presentation, here is a timeline:
- Start of meeting to 28:30: Calendar overview, portrait of a graduate update, athletics, music, student activities, 9th grade NYC trip (Canelli, Wentz, Shillingford)
- 28:30 - 49:00: 7th Grade program planning overview - includes detailed overview of Advanced Sciences & Social Studies (Striano)
- 49:00 - 57:15: 8th Grade program planning overview (Striano)
- 57:15 - 1:25: 9th Grade program planning overview (Louderback)
CB Save the Music Concert - The week of the event is here! Please make sure to get your tickets here or reach out to Mr. Chodorooff via email - Save the Music / Home (cbsd.org).
Program Planning All Grades - Please continue to review the program planning pages for each grade with information and timelines for the program planning process for each grade. We will review the 9th grade program planning at this week's Parent Council!
NJHS Peer Tutoring Program - The program is in full effect and please sign up in Edficiency for peer tutoring! Thanks to Mrs. Mandes for organizing this and if any students have questions please reach out to her via email or in the library.
9th GRADE UPDATES
Student Services Department / 9th to 10th Grade Program Planning (cbsd.org)
Parent Council-20240118_090353-Meeting Recording.mp4 (9th Grade - Begins at 57:15)
- Program Planning - Please see the program planning video and students should review their drag sheet information for next year's recommendations.
- A reminder that the payment and permission for the 9th grade trip to NYC are in My Payments Plus - Parent Resources / My Payments Plus (cbsd.org). We are excited for the 9th grade trip this year as we visit the 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, & Ellis Island! Please see more information in the Parent Council video.
8th GRADE UPDATES
Student Services Department / 8th to 9th Grade Program Planning (cbsd.org)
Parent Council-20240118_090353-Meeting Recording.mp4 (8th grade begins at 49:00)
- Congratulations to Snayhim for his accomplishment on the AMC10B math competition. He finished in the top 5% out of over 23,000 students who took this assessment nationwide and will move on to the next round of testing. Congratulations and good luck Snayhim!
- The NJHS application process will begin soon. Look for announcements and ways to get involved in our local community (NJHS is not just about grades!) and information from Mrs. Mandes.
7th GRADE UPDATES
Student Services Department / 7th to 8th Grade Program Planning (cbsd.org)
Parent Council-20240118_090353-Meeting Recording.mp4 (7th grade begins at 28:30)
- Please consider getting involved in some way with the Holicong Musical! This is a tradition at Holicong and many ways to contribute on stage or behind the scenes!
- The Linden rekindling event has been moved to this week.
- Please look to sign up for our new student groups - the Holicong Train History Club & Holicong Fitness club.
Holicong Commons
Thanks to Luka, Lily, Emma, Kiera, and Molly for investing time and decorating the commons to make it a more welcoming and homey environment for students and staff!
Holicong Atrium
We have cleared out space in the front office atrium to the right as you enter for our lost & found, any dropoff items parents have for students, and computer pickups. These are labeled for everyone and hope visitors take a moment to see the Holicong memorabilia we have displayed in the glass cases above.
CBSD Job Fair - CBSD Support Staff Job Fair
- CB South is hosting a job fair on Monday, February 12 from 4:00 - 7:00 for individuals interested in working in CBSD. The district has a variety of openings in different areas and we also have a few at Holicong if you are interested!
Community Wellness Fair (ALL)
The Central Bucks School District is hosting a comprehensive wellness fair for the community on Tuesday, February 20th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Central Bucks High School South, with a snow date of February 26th . Come talk to providers to get more information about mental health, behavioral health, and general wellness services/options in the community. This exciting event will be represented by over 60 vendors that have availability for kids, teens, and families. Please see the attached Save-the-Date, and please look out for more information as the event gets closer. You will not want to miss this!
College and Career Fair (SECONDARY ONLY)
The Central Bucks School District is hosting a college and career fair for all that are interested. On Wednesday, March 13th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Central Bucks High School South, all are welcome to get more information from numerous colleges and local businesses. If you have a high school student, then this event is for you!!!! Please see the attached Save-the-Date and be on the lookout for additional information.
CB Realign Initiative
Please continue to check the district website for information on the realignment initiative - Future Planning / Welcome (cbsd.org).
HOLICONG IN PICTURES
Celebrate Holicong Day!
Celebrate Holicong Day!
Celebrate Holicong Day!
Celebrate Holicong Day!
Celebrate Holicong Day!
Celebrate Holicong Day!
POPS baking cookies for the holidays!
POPS baking cookies for the holidays!
POPS baking cookies for the holidays!
9th Grade Winter Concert
9th Grade Winter Concert
9th Grade Winter Concert
Wrestling in Action
Wrestling in Action
Murals from Mr. Maigur's Class!
WEEK OF JANUARY 29
Monday, January 29 (A DAY)
- Building Department Meeting
Tuesday, January 30 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, January 31 (A DAY)
Thursday, February 1 (B DAY)
Friday, February 2 (A DAY)
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5
Monday, February 5 (A DAY)
Tuesday, February 6 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, February 7 (A DAY)
Thursday, February 8 (B DAY)
Friday, February 9 (A DAY)
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 12
Monday, February 12 (A DAY)
Tuesday, February 13 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, February 14 (A DAY)
Thursday, February 15 (B DAY)
Friday, February 16 (A DAY)
- I & E - School Level - Portrait of a Graduate - BALANCED INDIVIDUALS is February Attribute
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19
Monday, February 19 (A DAY)
Tuesday, February 20 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, February 21 (A DAY)
Thursday, February 22 (B DAY)
Friday, February 23 (A DAY)
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 26
Monday, February 26 (A DAY)
Tuesday, February 27 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, February 28 (A DAY)
Thursday, February 29 (B DAY)
Friday, March 1 (B DAY)
WEEK OF MARCH 4
Monday, March 4 (B DAY)
Tuesday, March 5 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, March 6 (A DAY)
Thursday, March 7 (B DAY)
Friday, March 8 (A DAY)
WEEK OF MARCH 11
Monday, March 11 (B DAY)
Tuesday, March 12 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, March 13 (A DAY)
Thursday, March 14 (B DAY)
Friday, March 15 (A DAY)
- I & E - School Level - Portrait of a Graduate - THOUGHTFUL COLLABORATORS is March Attribute
WEEK OF MARCH 18
Monday, March 18 (B DAY)
Tuesday, March 19 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, March 20 (A DAY)
Thursday, March 21 (B DAY)
Friday, March 22 (A DAY)
WEEK OF MARCH 25
Monday, March 25 (B DAY)
Tuesday, March 26 (A DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, March 27 (B DAY)
Thursday, March 28 (A DAY)
Friday, March 29 (B DAY) - 1/2 Day for Students
- End of 3rd Marking Period
April Dates
(subject to additions/adjustments)
WEEK OF APRIL 1
Monday, April 1 (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 2 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, April 3 (A DAY)
Thursday, April 4 (B DAY)
Friday, April 5
- CBSD District Holiday (Good Friday)
WEEK OF APRIL 8
Monday, April 8 (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 9 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, April 10 (A DAY)
Thursday, April 11 (B DAY)
Friday, April 12 (A DAY)
- I & E - School Level - Portrait of a Graduate - ADDAPTIVE INNOVATORS is April Attribute
WEEK OF APRIL 15
Monday, April 15(A DAY)
Tuesday, April 16 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, April 17 (A DAY)
Thursday, April 18 (B DAY)
Friday, April 19 (A DAY)
WEEK OF APRIL 22
Monday, April 22 (B DAY)
- PSSA ELA Test 1
Tuesday, April 23 (A DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
- PSSA ELA Test 2
Wednesday, April 24 (B DAY)
Thursday, April 25 (A DAY)
Friday, April 26 (B DAY)
WEEK OF APRIL 29
Monday, April 29 (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 30 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
- PSSA Math Test 1
Wednesday, May 1 (A DAY)
- PSSA Math Test 2
Thursday, May 2 (B DAY)
Friday, May 3 (A DAY)
May Dates
(subject to additions/adjustments)
WEEK OF MAY 6
Monday, May 6 (B DAY)
Tuesday, May 7 (A DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
- PSSA Science Tests 1 & 2 (8th Grade Only)
Wednesday, May 8 (B DAY)
Thursday, May 9 (A DAY)
Friday, May 10 (B DAY)
WEEK OF MAY 13
Monday, May 13 (A DAY)
Tuesday, May 14 - NO SCHOOL/GENERAL ELECTION DAY
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, May 15 (B DAY)
- Keystone Test Day 1
Thursday, May 16 (A DAY)
- Keystone Test Day 2
Friday, May 17 (B DAY)
WEEK OF MAY 20
Monday, May 20(A DAY)
- 6th Grade Orientation Visits - Buckingham & Cold Spring
Tuesday, May 21 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
- 6th Grade Orientation Visits - Bridge Valley, Linden & Warwick
Wednesday, May 22 (A DAY)
Thursday, May 23 (B DAY)
- 9th Grade Washington DC Trip
Friday, May 24 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
WEEK OF MAY 27
Monday, May 27 (A DAY)
Tuesday, May 28 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, May 29 (A DAY)
Thursday, May 30 (B DAY)
Friday, May 31 (A DAY)
WEEK OF JUNE 3
Monday, June 3 (B DAY)
Tuesday, June 4 (A DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, June 5 (B DAY)
Thursday, June 6 (A DAY)
Friday, June 7 (B DAY)
WEEK OF JUNE 10
Monday, June 10 (A DAY)
Tuesday, June 11 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, June 12 (A DAY)
Thursday, June 13 (B DAY) - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - 1/2 DAY
Friday, June 14
Tour of 20th Century - Jazz Band!
Mock Trial Preparations!
Tour of 20th Century - 1940's!
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Choir Concert
Holicong Information
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/holicong
Location: 2900 Holicong Road, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 2678932700
Twitter: @CBHolicongMS
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