Buckingham Elementary School
The Mighty Knight Connection - March 2018 - Issue 13
My Finest ME!
Important Announcements
Safety & Security at Buckingham
Principal's Publication - NAESP: Report to Parents - Helping Children Cope with Tragedy
This month's Report to Parents, "Helping Children Cope with Tragedy" is in response to the recent school tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. It explains the importance of helping children who ask important questions as they try to make sense of the news - using age-appropriate explanations and details. Experts say to "establish limits to their personal exposure of the events unfolding on television and assure them that their school is a safe place to learn." Safety is a priority at Buckingham and we work hard at establishing protocols and routines so our students and staff are always prepared. We will continue to Incorporate District Protocol and Best Practices into all of our Emergency Preparations throughout the year.
Young children shouldn’t have to learn about tragic events, but they do. Some are exposed to disasters firsthand, as victims. Others discover the tragedies by watching the news or overhearing adults or other children discussing the events. It is a sad fact that all children need to know how to deal with tragic events—and their parents and caregivers need to know how to help them cope....
To read the entire article from the National Association of Elementary School Principals, please CLICK HERE.
News & Upcoming Events
News & Upcoming Events
March:
Mar. 2 - Read Across America Day - Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! - Week-Long School Activities
Mar. 2 - PTO Event: Boys Retro Skate - Inline 309 - 7:00PM (RSVP)
Mar. 6 - Middle School Orientation Night - 5:30PM (Holicong)
Mar. 9 - Half-Day for Students (Clerical Day) - Dismissal @ 12:10PM
Mar. 9 - Parent Positive Series - "Celebrate Joy" - 7:00PM - YMCA
Mar. 11 - Daylight Savings (Spring Forward)
Mar. 12-16 - Spring Book Fair "PETS"
Mar. 12 - Spring Book Fair - Evening Hours - 6:00PM
Mar. 13 - Spring Book Fair - Evening Hours - 6:00PM
Mar. 13 - CBSD School Board Meeting - ESC - 7:30PM
Mar. 14 - Pi-Day (3.14)
Mar. 15 - End of 2nd Trimester
Mar. 16 - Hayden-3 - Wax Museum (AM)
Mar. 17 - St. Patricks Day (Sat.)
Mar. 17 - CB East Patriot Players Presents: Briar Rose - Buckingham Event (Saturday)
Mar. 19 - Young Authors Visit (Gr. K-3) - Barbara DiLorenzo (AM)
Mar. 19 - 2nd Grade Swim Initiative - 3:00PM - CB East (*Parent Pick-Up)
Mar. 20 - Whiton-3 - Wax Museum (AM)
Mar. 21 - Rosztoczy-3 - Wax Museum (AM)
Mar. 22 - Parent Portal LIVE - Report Cards for 2-TM - 1:00PM
Mar. 22 - Outland-3 - Wax Museum (AM)
Mar. 22 - Reading Olympics Night (Gr. 5&6) - Mill Creek Elementary
Mar. 23 - Spirit Day - Dress in Jungle Colors/Bring Favorite Stuffed Animal
Mar. 23 - ALICE Intruder on Campus Drill (PM)
Mar. 23 - PTO Spring Bingo - 7:00PM
Mar. 26-29 - Kindergarten Conferences - NO Kindergarten Class
Mar. 28 - Young Authors Visit (Gr. 3-6) - Lauren Tarshis (I Survived... Series) (AM)
Mar. 29 - No School - Parent Conferences (By Sign-Up Genius Appointment)
Mar. 30 - No School - Holiday
April:
Apr. 1 - EASTER Sunday
Apr. 2 - No School - Staff Development Day
Apr. 3 - School Resumes
Middle School Orientation - 3/6 @ 7:00PM
Parent Positive Series - Celebrate JOY! - 3/9
A Parent Positive Doylestown YMCA Event - March 9 - 1:00-4:30PM (Half-Day for Students)
Kids can engage in fun team building games that highlight good sportsmanship and teamwork. They will create art that emphasizes the good things in their lives, as well as participate in small group conversations led by Adam Sheaffer, Behavior Management Coordinator for Lakeside School. Adam is a former youth pastor, sports league coach and father of 2, who will share ways to take things that seem sad or challenging and turn them into happy opportunities!
Free to student’s kindergarten through 6th grade! Space is limited and registration is required.
Support the CBSD Art Scholarship Fund - Art Show T-Shirt
CB East Patriot Players Present: Briar Rose at Buckingham - 3/17 (Saturday)
The CB East Patriot Players are proud to bring to Buckingham Elementary: BRIAR ROSE, THE TALE OF SLEEPING BEAUTY on March 17 at 7 pm. This fun-filled, one-hour play is a comedy that is appropriate for families of all ages! Tickets will be sold at the door for a suggested $5 donation. All proceeds will be donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation! We hope to see you, and thank you in advance for supporting the arts in CB!
2nd Grade Swim Initiative - 3/19
Buckingham Musical - Save the Date! 4/5 & 4/6
CB Cares Boomerang Award Nomination Forms
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 Tuesday, March 27th.
School Happenings
Family Fun and Fitness Night - Working Out (and Working Together) at Buckingham!
Kindergarten Celebrates their 100th Day!
Learning Through Adventure - Buckingham Assembly Series
Spirit Day - Crazy Hair!
Student Showcase
Buckingham Musical Performs at Recent School Board Meeting!
Buckingham Artists of the Month!
Our December, January, and February Buckingham Artists of the Month for the 17-18 school year are:
- December Artist is Jillian Walworth from Mrs. Barno’s 5th grade class!
- January Artist is Anna Smallacombe from Miss Outland’s 3rd grade class!
- February Artist is Kelly Kozik from Miss Malakoff’s 4th grade class!
All of our artists were chosen not only for their beautiful artwork, but also for always giving their best effort during art class! All artwork will remain on a special bulletin board for our students to view and admire. Congratulations Jillian, Anna, and Kelly!
December
January
February
Lunch Manners Matter
OUTSTANDING Lunchroom Effort through February from:
- Feb. 1-15: Mrs. Story (1st), Mr. Smith (2nd), Mrs. Williams (6th)
- Feb. 16-28: Miss Malakoff (4th), Mrs. Barno (5th), Mr. Radcliff (6th)
Each class displays their Golden Utensil Awards - As Model School Citizens during each session! Congratulations!
From the Buckingham PTO
Open PTO Positions for the 2018-2019 School Year
Co-President, Vice President and Secretary
Please contact PTO Co-President - Kelly Thibeault, mcbolt03@yahoo.com for more information!
Boys Retro Skate Night (80's) - March 2
If anyone wants to help with Set-Up and support through the night, please visit the Sign-Up Genius page by clicking here.
Buckingham Book Fair - Getting the "Itch" to Read!
Buckingham Family Spring Bingo - March 23rd
Advanced ticket purchase required. Students must attend with adult.
Buckingham Night at Panera Bread - Doylestown - 4/10 - 4PM-8PM
Buckingham Day at Philadelphia Union
Come enjoy a night of Soccer at the Philadelphia Union! Sit with your Buckingham friends and earn special prizes based on the number of tickets purchased! (Alternate games included.) See you there! If you have any questions, please contact PTO Co-President, Kelly Thibeault at (215) 801-0497 or mcbolt03@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Events - Consider Volunteering!
Support Buckingham Through Amazon Smile
Shop at Amazon using https://smile.amazon.com and designate Buckingham Elementary (PA) to earn money for our school! All you have to do is click on the link and book mark it!
You'll notice on the front page in the left corner - Amazon Smile - with the below: "Supporting Buckingham Elementary Parent Teacher Organization."
Use your existing amazon login/password and earn for our school just by doing your normal, everyday amazon shopping!
To link to our Amazon Smile account, click here: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-1648617
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://www.cbsd.org/Domain/10
Location: Buckingham Elementary School, Durham Road, Furlong, PA, United States
Phone: 267-893-4200
Twitter: @CB_Buckingham
The Buckingham PTO
Buckingham 2017-18 PTO Board
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/domain/443
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuckinghamPTO