Gayman Gazette
Together We Can! - October 6th Edition
Save the Date
- Wednesday, October 5th - Saturday, October 17th: GHSA Virtual Book Fair
- Wednesday, October 7th: Materials Distribution (For Smith, Khatchadourian, and Raitt ONLY)
- Monday, October 12th: Before and After Care Resumes
- Tuesday, October 13th @ 7:30PM: School Board Meeting
- Wednesday, October 14th @ 3:00-5:00PM (Library): Materials Distribution for Virtual Students
- Tuesday, October 20th @ 9:15AM: GHSA Virtual General Membership Meeting
- Tuesday, October 27th @ 7:30PM: School Board Meeting
- Tuesday, November 3rd: General Election/Virtual Learning Day
Social and Emotional Well-being: Mindfulness
Attendance
For all in-person instruction, students must be in the classroom to be considered present. If your child is following isolation orders from the Bucks County Department of Health, or in the care of a doctor, please let us know.
Any absences or late arrival/early dismissal notifications, may be reported to Christine Stevens through our Gayman attendance email address at gmnattend@cbsd.org.
Materials Distribution for Virtual Students
- Wednesday, October 14th **
- Wednesday, November 4th
- Wednesday, December 2nd
- Wednesday, January 6th
- Wednesday, January 27th
** Mrs. Smith (2nd) and Mrs. Raitt (5th) will host a supply pick up on October 7th, rather than the 14th, due to the immediate need for materials. Mrs. Khatchadourian (4th) will host a pick-up on the 7th and the 14th.
Materials distribution will be from 3:00-5:00PM each Wednesday. Please use the car-rider lane and enter from Burnt House Hill and drive around to our LIBRARY DOOR. Display a placard with your child's last name, grade, and teacher.
If this day/time does not work for your family, please contact Mrs. Debbie Schieber @ dschieber@cbsd.org in the office to make alternative arrangements. Thank you!
Online Students Access to School Meals
This year, all school breakfasts and lunches are available to families at no charge. For more information, please see the flier below.
On days when students (Hybrid Group 1 and 2 and Virtual Academy) students are online, meals will be available for pickup at each of our three high schools on Mondays and Thursdays, from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. The student does not need to be present at pickup.
Changing Dismissal Plans
For "same-day" dismissal changes, please call the main office before 1:30PM at 267-893-4350 or via email to Mrs. Schieber and Mrs. Stevens at dschieber@cbsd.org and cstevens@cbsd.org. Same-day dismissal plans should not be directed to your child's teacher, as we cannot guarantee that the teachers will be able to check their messages during the instructional day.
"Rolling" Pick-Up Expectations
- Parents, please remain in your car in the pick-up line.
- Move forward only when the car in front of you moves forward. Do not attempt to pull around the car in front of you.
- Have your placard displayed with your child(ren)'s last name.
- Students will enter the vehicle from the passenger's side.
- When in line please do not be on your cell phone.
Student dismissal will begin at approximately 2:15PM. Thank you!
Devices In School
Peanut Free Snack Time
Students are welcome to bring peanut products at lunchtime. We will continue to have peanut-free tables in our cafeteria and gymnasium. Thank you for helping us keep all students healthy and safe!
A Peek into Our Classrooms
Mrs. Unsihuay's 2nd grade students are enjoying a read aloud with this week's mystery reader while snuggling with their favorite stuffies. The perfect end to an amazing week!
Gayman Home & School Information
GHSA Virtual Book Fair
Due to popular demand and excitement about the virtual book fair, the dates have been moved up so you can shop early.
You’re invited to shop our Scholastic Book Fair online from October 5, 2020 – October 17, 2020. All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more.
You’ll love the NEW option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy these special online shopping features:
· Over 6,000 items, including new releases, best sellers, and value packs
· All orders ship direct to home
· FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
· All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards
Visit our Book Fair Homepage and click “Shop Now” to get started:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/gaymanelemschool2
Happy reading,
Gayman Elementary
*If you have any questions, please contact Michele McNeil at gayman.bookfair@gmail.com.
**Free standard shipping is available on book-only orders of $25 or more, after all discounts are applied. Free standard shipping (books) must be selected during checkout. Orders containing products other than books are not eligible for this shipping promotion.
Home and School Budget Overview
This year is full of firsts as we navigate how to attend school and frankly, how to live during a pandemic. GHSA is still here to help our students have a fun year. Keep an eye out for some upcoming events in which kids can participate in whether they are attending school in person, hybrid or virtually. Together we can stay connected as a Gayman Community!
Below you will find two documents explaining the Home & School Budget. The first, is a quick budget at a glance snapshot showing our current funds available along with a pie chart showing our YTD Revenue vs YTD Expenses (a/o 9/30/2020). The second is our usual Budget. For those who are new to looking at our H&S budget, please note that the budget items with a $1.00 represent all items in which we do not have an actual budget for. Those items are viewed as a money in, money out action items.
GHSA Budget vs Actual for 2020-2021
Our first GHSA General Meeting of the new school year will be held virtually on October 20th at 9:15 am. The Zoom link and more information will follow soon.
We hope you are well and please keep an eye out for more communication from GHSA.
Jen Kanyok, President
Tell Us What You're Thinking
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