Buckingham Elementary School
The Mighty Knight Connection - February 2017 - Issue 12
Wonder Buck Knights - ACTIVATE!
Principal Publication
NAESP - Report to Parents: The importance of Play
Following President's Day Weekend, we will be in that l-o-n-g stretch of the school year when consecutive days/weeks of school are the norm - not to mention - those important 3rd marking period assessments and projects. It can potentially build-up student stress levels, so it is important to help make your children's days a little less anxious. In this edition of Report to Parents: The Importance of Play - we focus on how 'play' is essential to a child's growth and development - far away from the electronics and screens.
"Play is a child’s 'job.' Unfortunately, between television, computers, and scheduled activities, children are left with very little time in which to do their job. Playing provides great learning opportunities and also gives children some much needed time to simply 'be' children. Playing also helps children develop their imaginations and build motor and social skills. Here are some great tips to help get your children playing. ..."
To read the entire article from the National Association of Elementary School Principals, please CLICK HERE.
Important Announcements
Happy Valentine's Day!
Anxiety: Teach the Skill of Having a Plan
Avoid… "not telling" your child of anxiety-provoking events in advance. You are denying the child the opportunity to practice coping skills (like tolerating distress, coming up with a plan for success, etc.)
Instead…
a) Help the child develop a plan for success ahead of time (focus on what TO DO, rather than on what NOT to do).
b) It doesn’t matter how scared the child was, reward them for following the plan.
c) The plan can be quite simple….1-2 items!
DEVELOPING AND USING COGNITIVE COPING CARDS
An important tool in your child’s anxiety toolbox is the ability to change anxious thoughts to more relaxed and balanced thinking. With practice, your child can learn to use coping thoughts on his or her own. Cognitive coping cards are small index cards with short sentences of some of the coping skills your child can use when experiencing anxiety. The cards are portable reminders to boss back anxiety!
HOW TO DO IT
Step 1: Make sure your child is involved
In order for coping cards to be useful, your child needs to feel that the coping statements will actually be personally helpful!
Step 2: Make it a game!
Have fun trying to come up with good statements that your child will find helpful in managing his or her anxiety. Here are some ways you can make this tool a fun task:
· Get the family involved!
· Make it an art project!
Step 3: Remember to praise your child
As always, it is very important that you give lots of praise whenever your child is successful at managing anxiety, or when he or she tried to manage anxiety (but was not quite able to do it).
CBSD "Future Ready" Vision Planning Survey
Student Contest - Design the New CB Logo!
The district is redesigning our logo and website for a fresh, contemporary look and feel. CB will be holding a logo design contest open to all Central Bucks students, K-12. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship.
Please send any questions to Brian Merrill, Education Technology Analyst.
News & Upcoming Events
School Calendar
Feb. 16 & 17 - No School for Students (Staff Development Days)
Feb. 20 - Holiday/No School - President's Day
Feb. 24 - PTO Winter Bingo - 6:00PM-8:00PM - Cafeteria
Feb. 28 - Central Bucks School Board Meeting - Educational Services Center - 7:30PM
March:
Mar. 2 - Read Across America Day - Dr. Seuss Birthday!
Mar. 2-Mar. 17 - Coin Drive for Ghana Library
Mar. 7 - 6th Grade Parent Middle School Orientation (Holicong)
Mar. 9 - Emergency Planning Drill - Weather/Natural Disaster (PM)
Mar. 11 - Parent Positive Event - (YMCA) - 1:00PM
Mar. 12 - Daylight Savings Time (Spring Ahead)
Mar. 13-17 - Scholastic Spring Book Fair (Library Schedules)
Mar. 13 - Evening Book Fair - 6:00PM-8:00PM
Mar. 14 - Evening Book Fair - 6:00PM-8:00PM
Mar. 14 - Central Bucks Board Meeting - Educational Services Center - 7:30PM
Mar. 17 - St. Patrick's Day
Mar. 20 - First Day of Spring
Mar. 20 - Spirit Day - Dress in "Team Jersey" Workout Gear
Mar. 20 & 21 - Primary Grades - Science Days Assemblies
Mar. 28 - Central Bucks Board Meeting - Educational Services Center - 7:30PM
Mar. 30 - Bucks County Reading Olympics - Warwick Elementary School - 6:00PM
Mar. 31 - Half-Day for Students - 12:10PM Dismissal (AM Kindergarten Attends)
Mar. 31 - Spring Spiritwear Promotion Starts - Details Coming!
Middle School - 6th Grade Parent Orientation - 3/7
Young Rembrandts After-School Drawing Classes
Enroll online at www.youngrembrandts.com/buxmont-pa
Or print the enrollment form here and put it in the mail.
CB Cares Boomerang Nominations
February: #33 Interpersonal Competence - Young person has empathy, sensitivity, and friendship skills. Young person cares about and is aware of other people’s feelings.
Students/Parents/Teachers, please nominate a Buckingham student by clicking here! In your paragraph, include how your nominee exemplifies this month’s asset. Nominations are due to Mr. Rosica by Monday, February 24th.
School Happenings
3rd Grade Visits Pine Run Community
Activating at Family Fun & Fitness Night!
Family Fun and Fitness Night took place on Friday, February 3rd and was a tremendous success! Estimated with over 400-people in attendance, families enjoyed the fitness activities and excitement all around school! In addition, we collected 10-boxes of books and raised over $700 to benefit the school library at James J. Sullivan Elementary in Philadelphia. Mr. Rosica and Mr. Durie paid-off their debt by selecting 2-lucky contributers to "pie" them in the face at the Amazing Animal Spirit Assembly on 2/13! Thank you to all who joined us and to the many volunteers who made the evening fun for all. Hope to see you all again next year!
100th Day of School - February 6, 2017!
Amazing Animals Assembly - 2/13
Mr. Rosica and Mr. Durie get "Pie'd" at the Spirit Assembly!
6th Grade Virtual "Heart Dissection" Field Trip
Officer Steve and the 6th Grade DARE Program
Officer Steve from the Buckingham Township Police Department comes regularly to Buckingham 6th Grades to discuss the importance of making good choices. This day in Mr. McComsey's class, Officer Thomas shares the message: How to Communicate Clearly and Confidently.
Student Showcase
Buckingham's "Super Reader" Showcase
As part of our school-wide Reading Initiative, students are activating their love for reading during the 2016-17 School Year. To celebrate "Reading for Enjoyment" - each class will be featuring a student throughout the year. Using our iPad Technology and the Green Screen app, QUEST Teacher Mrs. Doherty and grade-level teams will be creating exciting Book Reviews for our school community - to be broadcast LIVE on WBMK Wednesday mornings.
To see our next feature set, click-on each student name - and be sure to use the password below (cap-/space-sensitive). Thanks to the students for their efforts and passion with reading!
Password: Buckingham Readers
5th Grade Buckingham Students Receive Writing Honor
In the fall, a number of students from Mrs. Raitt's classroom entered a writing contest and subsequently found out that their writing was selected for publication in the anthology What Is Important to Me. Two students from their class had their writing selected as Top Ten Winners! These students were selected from over several thousand entries across the United States. Congratulations to Sydney Groves and Catherine Greenwald on their winning entries. Bravo!
2nd Grade Sound Unit
From the Buckingham PTO
PTO Survey - Your Opinion Matters!
The Buckingham Elementary PTO is requesting your input regarding our fundraising and the events we offer throughout the year. Please complete a brief survey and let us know what you think!
PTO OPEN Board Positions - 2017-2019
- Co-President
- Treasurer
If interested, please do not hesitate by contacting Yvette White, Lainie Dalby or Kristi Daly.
Buckingham PTO Winter Bingo - 2/24
If willing to help-out that evening, please sign-up here.
Questions???:
Please contact DeeDee Snyder.
Buckingham PTO Book Fair - Happy Campers!
Save the date for the Scholastic Happy Camper Book Fair at Buckingham
- March 13th - 17th
- Students shop during their regular library time.
- Monday - Thursday from 4:00pm-4:30pm;
- Family Nights, Monday and Tuesday from 6:00pm-8:00pm or;
- Online -anytime- from March 5th-18th by clicking here
SEE WHAT'S COMING UP! Sign-Up Genius Information
School Mission
Central Bucks School District
Central Office - Administrative Services Center
20 Welden Drive
Doylestown, PA 18901
Superintendent, Mr. John Kopicki
Assistant Superintendent - Secondary, Dr. Scott Davidheiser
Assistant Superintendent - Elementary, Dr. David Bolton
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/
Phone: 267-893-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbschools
Twitter: @cbsdinfo
Buckingham Elementary School
PO Box 158, 2414 Durham Road
Buckingham, PA 18912-0158
Principal, Mr. Karl Funseth
Principal's Secretary, Mrs. Janice Petrie
Email: buckingham@cbsd.org
Website: http://cbsd.org/Domain/10
Location: Buckingham Elementary School, Durham Road, Furlong, PA, United States
Phone: 267-893-4200
Twitter: @CB_Buckingham
Buckingham PTO
Buckingham PTO Board
Website: http://cbsd.org/domain/443
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuckinghamPTO