Parent Council--Wednesday, September 15 (details below)

School Holiday--Thursday, September 16 (Yom Kippur)

Picture Day--Tuesday, September 21

7th Grade Back to School Night--Thursday, September 23 at 7:00 PM

Magazine Drive Begins--Friday, September 24

9th Grade Pops Concert--Wednesday, September 29 at 7:00 PM

8th & 9th Grade Back to School Night--Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 PM

Fall Dance--Friday, October 1 at 7:30 PM

INFORMATION:

• INFORMATION:

  • Tamanend is excited to partner again with ATI for Athletic Training. Please click HERE for a letter from Jimmy Fynes, our certified athletic trainer.
  • All student-athletes must have completed PIAA physicals uploaded to Family ID prior to the start of the Fall sports season. Those must be uploaded to Family ID no later than noon on Wednesday, September 8th. The PIAA physical forms can be found HERE. Additional items are outlined and explained on the Tamanend Athletics web page.
  • Tryouts/Practices will begin for Fall Sports teams, with the exception of football, on Thursday, September 9th.
  • If you and would like to receive immediate updates on game schedules, cancellations, etc., visit Tamanend Athletics web page and become a “fan” to get alerts for your child’s team.

7th Grade BTSN will be held Thursday, September 23 at 7:00 pm

8th and 9th Grade BTSN will be held Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 pm

As a reminder, at this time, students, staff, and visitors must wear masks inside Tamanend. Any mask exemption forms must be submitted to the Main Office in order for a student to be considered mask exempt. Students who are not on the mask exemption list will be reminded that they are required and expected to wear a mask throughout the school day, except when participating in certain activities as outlined in the CBSD Health & Safety plan. Please have a conversation with your student regarding your family's decision related to masking. Thank you!

Did you know that the Doylestown YMCA offers free memberships for 7th Graders? Click here to read all about this great opportunity.

If parent(s)/guardian(s) wish to continue receiving the daily announcements via email blast after September 2, they should email Mrs. Donna Kirkpatrick. Daily announcements are always posted under the "Daily Announcements" Section of the Tamanend website for those who do not wish to receive the daily email.

Tamanend's student-led UNICEF Unite Club is very excited for a new school year. Click here to watch a video about this club. "UNICEF works to ensure that children's basic needs are met, to protect their rights and address major threats to their health, safety and well being." Our club's goal is to raise awareness, fundraise, and help with issues in our community and in the world. Click here to watch a video about this club. Thank you to 9th Grader Avery Merz for producing this video.

This week teachers delivered the ‘What is…’ presentation and started with the Hallway SWPBIS lesson. Next week, we will move on to classroom behavior expectations and we’ll have our first wellness activity on Friday. You can read more about SWPBIS here.

Attention musicians! Chieftain Chorus auditions will be held after school on Wednesday, September 8th, Thursday, September 9th, Friday, September 10th, and Tuesday, September 14th. Chieftain Chorus is Tamanend’s largest select singing group, made up of the best 7th, 8th, and 9th grade singers in the school. Any student in band, orchestra, or chorus class may audition for the group. The audition song is America the Beautiful. To audition, please sign up for a time slot in the chorus room (201). You can find much more information on the Chieftain Chorus Website. If you have any questions, see Mr. Sanchez in room 201 OR email isanchez@cbsd.org

It's simple to drop off an item for your child! All you need to do is drop the item in the correct grade-level blue bin in the Lobby of our school. Please make sure your child's name is on the item.

If you bring your child in late to school, please follow this process:

• ring bell to come in to Lobby
• write note
• send student in to Main Office—parents don’t need to come in the Main Office

The Central Bucks School District will be changing the way in which absences are reported, beginning on the first day of school, August 30, 2021. The following items are some key points to be aware of.

• Parents and guardians will be able to submit absence requests via the Parent Portal. Parents can request a full day absence, early dismissal, or late arrival.
• Absence requests will be reviewed by school attendance staff and approved or denied.
• Requests made using the parent portal will also serve as the excuse for the absence. Parents will not be required to submit an excuse either electronic or written.
• Parents and guardians can also still call the school to report an absence, but emails will no longer be accepted.

In addition, when a student is absent from school, but the school did not receive communication from the parent or guardian, the following communication will be sent:

• A text message will be sent midmorning notifying the parent or guardian of the absence
• An email will also be sent at the end of the school day reminding the parent or guardian that the student was marked absent.

Information regarding how to use the Parent Portal to report an absence can be found here.

You may report your child's absence in any of the following ways:

• Through Parent Portal
• Phone (Attendance hotline): 267-893-2920

Students are not required to purchase a CBSD issued physical education uniform; however, students will be required to change into athletic attire and sneakers to participate safely and practice good hygiene. Student attire must adhere to the dress code guidelines presented in the student handbook. CB locks will still be required to purchase to ensure personal items are secured in a locker. Locks are available for purchase on MyPaymentsPlus.

The Healthy Kids Running Series is returning to Doylestown this Fall! This 5 week running program is for kids ages Pre-K through 8th Grade. Races take place once a week on Sunday afternoons and offer age appropriate running events including the 50 and 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the one mile run. Every series athlete will receive a Healthy Kids Running Series race shirt. Come on out for a great time supporting a great cause!

Race Dates: Sundays September 12-October 10

Time: 4:00 –5:00 pm

Place: Camp Curiosity, 4425 Landisville Road, Doylestown, PA 18902

Register online at: http://www.healthykidsrunningseries.org/race_locations/doylestown-pa/

Email Ryan at hkrsdtown@gmail.com with any questions.

We hope that you had a relaxing summer. Our Technology & Innovation team is gearing up for the 2021-22 school year which includes handing out student laptops.

Over the past four years, Central Bucks has offered a 1-to-1 laptop program for our secondary students. The success of this effort combined with the necessities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, have informed our decision to provide all students in Central Bucks the same opportunity. Our Initiative will provide mobile, wireless technology to all of our students, while enhancing our instructional delivery whether students are at home or in school.

The Technology and Innovation department is excited to kick off our student device distribution for the 2021-2022 school year today. All Central Bucks’ students will either receive a device this year or continue to use the device that was issued last year. Below is a chart that lists the device that will be issued by grade level as well as the cost of the usage fee.

Even if your child has his/her own device, we are asking that you participate in our program to allow for a consistent learning platform for our students. All students in a grade level will receive a device equipped with: internet filtering, software, tech support for break/fix, and access to instructional tools and resources used by our teachers. You can learn more on our FAQ page: https://www.cbsd.org/Page/38121

First Steps for Families:

The first step prior to distribution is to enroll online and pay a usage fee. The usage fee covers the at-home and in-school use of a device, a charger, and insurance for accidental breaks. We have different pricing structures for elementary students as they will pay $10 a year for a 7-year school career (K-6). Secondary families will pay $75 in 7th grade and $75 in 10th grade. Each payment will be good for three years. We have prorated payments for all secondary students that are new to Central Bucks.

Who has to pay the fee?

All students in grades K-6, 7, 10, 12+, and new families must complete the steps below prior to receiving a device. Students in grades 8, 9, 11, and 12 who already have a district device do not require any action at this time.

What steps does a family need to take prior to device handout?

1. Visit: https://www.cbsd.org/1to1
2. Parent/Guardian and Student will click on and read the 1:1 Handbook.
3. Parent/Guardian signs the user agreement and pays* the user fee via MyPaymentsPlus (MPP). Upon submitting the fee and MPP agreement you are confirming that you have reviewed the information with your child.

The Fee Table:

*Please note that the fee is reduced for families who are economically disadvantaged. You will see the balance as $0 when entering MPP. All families still need to complete steps 1-3 even if the balance is $0.

In April 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service extended the program that will provide for free meals for all students, regardless of income, for the 2021-22 school year. This has been made possible by nationwide waivers that provide for free meals for all students through June 2022.

All menus are available to be viewed online up to 2 weeks in advance by visiting cbsd.nutrislice.com.

Students are entitled to one complete reimbursable breakfast per day and one complete reimbursable lunch per day. Any second entrée or a la carte snack item will be charged to the students’ lunch account. We encourage all families to put money on their students account through MySchoolBucks.com as there will be no cash transactions this year to serve the students as safely and swiftly as possible.

We are thrilled to continue to safely serve students delicious, fresh, and nutritious meals at no charge, and we are equally excited to re-introduce our favorite programs to deliver fun, exciting, and tasty experiences to students throughout the coming year.

Please note: If your child has participated in the free and reduced meal program in the past, we encourage you to apply again as participation allows for eligibility in other programs. You can find the application here: Food Services / Free & Reduced Lunch Application (cbsd.org)

Any Central Bucks family who may need a little extra food assistance is welcome to join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month at Barclay Elementary School. Our drive-up food distributions run from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. We generally have free dry goods, fresh produce, milk, eggs, and bread, and often have some frozen meat and poultry. At each event we pass out an average of 12,000-15,000 pounds of food.

The CB Farmers Market started in 2019 as a monthly market that distributed free produce. At the start of the pandemic, we recognized a significant need in our community, with many families needing food assistance for the first time in their lives. As our operations grew, so did our network of amazing individuals and community organizations—all of whom are committed to addressing food insecurity in the Central Bucks School District. By our estimates, 1,500 CB children may experience temporary or chronic food insecurity—a statistic which should not exist in a community with our resources.

Our completely volunteer-run and managed organization was founded on two beliefs: 1) During times of need, which we all experience in one form or another, we should be able to count on the compassion and support of our neighbors; and 2) Our community’s collective commitment to our children is a bond much stronger than all of the other forces that might otherwise divide us.

If you are experiencing a financial hardship, please know that the staff members listed below can help you and your family. We can provide assistance with food, clothing, field trips, student fees, internet access, and other issues. Please don't hesitate to contact us:

Brian Caughie, Principal bcaughie@cbsd.org

Kyle Dudley, Assistant Principal kdudley@cbsd.org

Lauren Myrtetus, Certified School Nurse lmyrtetus@cbsd.org

Jeff Klein, Guidance Counselor jklein@cbsd.org

Mandy Cammann, Guidance Counselor mcammann@cbsd.org

Here is a list of ways Tamanend communicates with students, families, and the community:

• Tamanend website: includes important information, resources, calendar of school events, and daily announcements
• Calendar of school events (posted on our website)
• Good Morning Tamanend daily announcements (emailed to parents* and students each morning, scrolling on TV screens during school day and posted on our website) *parents should email Mrs. Donna Kirkpatrick at dkirkpatrick@cbsd.org if they would like to have the daily announcements emailed to them directly
• TV show (weekly, during Advisory period)
• Email blasts from Tamanend administration regarding important news, new procedures, and reminders
• Parent Portal: student information, grades, and attendance
• Tamanend Connections newsletter: useful information, important reminders, and school highlights emailed weekly during school year and posted on Tamanend website
• Twitter: @CBTamanendMS highlights of activities, events, and daily life at Tamanend
• CBSD app: highlights of activities, events, and daily life in Central Bucks
  

Pennsylvania law requires all persons having direct contact with school children to obtain background checks and clearances. If you are planning on being in a Central Bucks school during the 2018-2019 school year for any reason, you will need to go to Volunteer Required Paperwork, and complete what is needed to obtain your Photo Volunteer ID Card. You will need that ID Card and a photo ID to enter a CB school.