Tiger Times
Weekly News and Notes - March 16th to March 20th
March 17th
- End of Second Trimester
- Early Dismissal - 11:55AM (No AM Kindergarten)
March 20th
- Scrabble Spirit Day
March 24th
- Central Bucks School District School Board Meeting - 7:30PM in the Board Room
March 31st
April 2nd
- No Kindergarten for Kindergarten Conferences
- Early Dismissal for Parent Conferences - 11:55AM
April 3rd
- No Kindergarten for Kindergarten Conferences
- Early Dismissal for Parent Conferences - 11:55AM
Paws for Pride
Congratulations to last weekâs Paws for PRIDE winners: Vincent G, Blake B, Mrs. Allen, Meiris L, Anthony C, Ella M, Caleb W, Mason J, and Mrs Silversâs 2nd grade class.
Students, classes, and teachers are chosen at random to be recognized and celebrated for demonstrating one of our five character traits - Pride, Respect, Individual Responsibility, Determination and Empathy. Thank you to all of the Titus families for your support of our Paws for PRIDE program.
PSSA Information
Grades 3-6 will be participating in our state-wide PSSA tests starting on April 20th. The following is our testing schedule here at Titus, with all testing happening in the morning:
English/Language Arts â Week of April 20th
Math & Science â Week of April 27th
The best way to prepare for these assessments is to get a good nightâs sleep and eat a good breakfast. If anyone is absent during a testing day, the makeup test will be administered upon the studentâs return. If you have any questions regarding any of the testing please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Pustay or Mrs. Horan.
Community Connections Update
Our Community Connections meeting previously scheduled for April 27th has been cancelled at this time.
Any updates will be posted in the Tiger Times.
Thank you!
From the Nurse - Forms
Our school nurse, Mrs. Donovan, has recently sent email reminders to parents about the required physical and dental forms. Please make sure that if you are in receipt of this email, to turn in the necessary forms as soon as possible. It is important for any upcoming field trips and field day that we have the necessary physicals and dental forms. You can find a copy of the forms below.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Spring Conference Sign Ups
Spring Conference Sign-Ups were opened for all parents on Wednesday, March 11th. Please sign-up for your child(ren)'s conference by visiting this link for a time slot. The sign- ups are completed through Sign Up Genius. If you have any difficulty filling in the spots that are listed, please contact your child(ren)'s teacher to make other arrangements.
Conference Dates: April 2nd and April 3rd
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration began on November 19! Families of new students who are eligible to enroll in kindergarten in the 2020-2021 school year are invited to begin the registration process. Get the details on eligibility, what documents to gather, and how to navigate the online registration process at www.cbsd.org/registration. We look forward to welcoming the class of 2032!
A+ School Rewards - GIANT
Titus Elementary has an opportunity to earn extra money, for our school, through
the A+ School rewards program at GIANT food stores. This is a great fundraising program that earns our school money when you shop at GIANT. Please click the letter below for easy instructions on how to register. Our specific school ID number when registering online at giantfoodstores.com is #23597 , then click REGISTER to join.
Thank you in advance for your continual support through fundraising programs like this.
Home and School Association Information
Box Tops for Education
There are just a few days left in our current Box Tops for Education classroom contest. Send in your clipped Box Tops to your childâs classroom by Tuesday March 17th. Any receipts scanned into your Box Tops for Education app by this date will also count for this contest period. Donât forget to give credit to your childâs teacher by putting the teacherâs last name in the âgive creditâ screen.
Do you shop at Walmart? There are some amazing Box Tops bonus opportunities available this month for scanned receipts from Walmart. Open your app and scroll down for details. Every little bit helps!
Donât have the Box Tops for Education app yet? Visit the Titus HSA site for program details and links to the app download. https://www.titushsa.com/box-tops-for-education
We Need You!
The following Home and School Association Board positions will become available for the
2020/2021 school year.
Treasurer:
- Responsibilities involve: Pick up from school: checks/cash for deposit & check requests
- Issuing of check reimbursements or checks to pay invoices
- Entries into QuickBooks, PTO Manager & Budget tracking spreadsheet
- Drop off of checks for signature & disperse checks to mailboxes or send via mail
- File all supporting documents into yearly binders
- Printing of bank statements and reconcilement monthly of QuickBooks & PTO Manager
- Provide files and documentation to CPA
- Closeout of fiscal year and creation of the budget for the next school year
If you have been looking at getting involved this is a great opportunity to consider. If you have additional questions please feel free to reach out to Bethany Magrann at president@titushsa.com or Angela McGettigan at vp2@titushsa.com. We will also hold an open discussion regarding these positions at our next general meeting on March 10th.
Yearbooks and Love Lines on Sale Now - Order Online TODAY!
Help your children hold onto memories they will cherish for a lifetime. Halloween Parade, Parties, Friends, a special message from each classroom teacher & more!
Step 1: Visit http://www.memorybook.com/online-pay/parent-pay/
Step 2: Enter your school code 971596 then click "Go to your school account log in"
Step 3: Click on the link below your school name
Step 4: Login if returning or Register as a "new user"
Step 5: Buy a yearbook for $22.00 (Price Increases 3/1 to $25 a book), Add a "Love Line" for $3.00
**(IMPORTANT -DO NOT ORDER for 6th GRADERS- Every 6th grader gets a FREE book paid for by Home & School))
LOVE LINES DEADLINE Feb. 29th
YEARBOOK DEADLINE- MARCH 31,2020
Questions- Please contact Laura Zakrzewski at laurazak@verizon.net
Yearbook Photos Needed
The yearbook committee is looking for photos- First day of school, Halloween, parties, field trips, special events, etc...
Sharing is easy. Just follow the steps below... THANK YOU!!
1. Download the Replayit App to your phone AND/OR -Please visit the website www.replayit.com.
2. You will need to register â create a ReplayIt account.
3. Step 1 of the Registration process is to âFind Your Schoolâ â type in Titus Elementary School. (***Enter our school's password- TITUSTIGERS)
4. Press continue, then agree to the Terms of Use.
5. Fill out the required information (name, email, account password, etc.)
6. Click on Submit Pics at the top of the screen.
7. Follow the uploading directions from the site.
8. Be sure to TAG all photos uploaded with Name, Grade, Teacher, Event, etc...
Community Activities
Boomerang Asset for March
The CB Cares Boomerang Youth ASSET #17 for the month of March is âCreative Activitiesâ. Young person spends 3 or more hours per week in lessons or practicing music, theater or the arts.
If you recognize this asset in a child/adolescent in our school, please forward their name and information to Jhoran@cbsd.org by Friday, March, 20th. This honor will serve to reinforce positive values and behaviors. By electing a student, we recognize their strengths and skills to help empower them, which leads to a greater chance of their making positive choices in their present and future lives.
Central Bucks Aquatics Programs
Please visit www.cbsd.org/aquatics for information about the following Central Bucks Aquatics spring programs:
- Group swim lessons (sign-up now for evaluations on 2/25, 2/29, or 3/5; registration deadline 3/4 or when space is filled if sooner)
- Swim team clinic (sign-up now for evaluations on 2/25 or 2/29; registration deadline 4/3 or when space is filled if sooner)
- Diving clinic (registration deadline 3/13 or when space is filled if sooner)
- Lifesaving Recertification (register now to reserve your spot â registration open until week prior to class subject to space availability)
Titus Elementary School
Email: bpustay@cbsd.org
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/titus
Location: 2333 Lower Barness Road, Warrington, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-4501
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tituscbsd/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @TitusElemSch