Lenape Smoke Signals
September 2, 2022
Upcoming Events
- September 2 - No School (Offices Open)
- September 5 - No School
- September 8 - CB West Back to School Night
- September 15 - Picture Day
- September 22 - Lenape Back to School Night
- September 26 - No School (Offices Open)
This Week at Lenape
Farewell, Mrs. Keller!
We celebrated Mrs. Keller on Thursday with a whole school "clap-out", complete with cymbals, signs, and lots of noise!
Evacuation Drill - Wednesday, September 7th
Our students will follow their classes across State Street as part of this drill. Central Bucks Regional Police will be on-site to assist with traffic control while we cross the street in two different locations, and a bus will be available to transport students who need support getting to the stadium. We will send an email blast to families when the drill is concluded and we have safely returned to the building.
AM Car Line
Thank you for following our new car drop off procedures - our morning car line was finished in record time this week! A few reminders:
- Please yield to buses leaving the bus loop. They have the right of way!
- Pull all the way forward until the line is stopped. Once stopped, your student can exit the vehicle.
- Gym doors will open at 7:18 as an additional entrance to the building. Before that time, students must enter through the cafeteria.
A map of our drop off and pick up procedures is below for your reference.
CB West Spectator Decorum
Many of our students enjoy supporting our CB West teams. The CB West administration expects the following from spectators at their sporting events:
- Bags and backpacks are NOT permitted into the stadium during athletic events. Small purses or clutch bags are acceptable but are subject to search. Spectators will not be admitted with a bag or backpack.
- Middle school aged students must be accompanied by a parent.
- Outside food and drink is prohibited. Bottled drinks and food should be discarded prior to entering the stadium.
- No glass bottles, open containers or coolers allowed in stadium without authorization by the athletic director or game manager. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate during cold contest will be permitted.
- No artificial noise makers, whistles or sound producing devices (horns, cow bells, etc.).
- Taunting will not be tolerated by demonstrating / celebrating or running by opposing teams' bleachers upon a big play or touchdown.
- No banners, pictures or hand-held signs carried into the contest. All signs need prior approval from the athletic director and need to be fixed or attached to fencing in a designed spot prior to the start of the contest.
- No foul language or indecent gesture will be tolerated, especially towards players, coaches, and officials.
- Tailgating is prohibited without prior approval from the athletic director.
- No throwing confetti, toilet paper rolls or other objects in the stands, stadium or on the field.
- No menacing actions or gestures by groups towards opposing players, coaches, or officials.
- The use or throwing of balls inside the stadium is prohibited.
- No one can run onto the field or to play ball during halftime or after the game. Exceptions: ball boys for extra points, field goal kicks, etc.
- At no time, before, during or after a contest should spectators be permitted to enter the competition area.
- Access to the competition area is limited to participating student-athletes, coaches, officials, and game personnel.
Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight: Esha Gadi
Device Handout
Repeated Information
Bell Schedule
Lunch Info
Breakfast: Hot and cold breakfast options will be available for purchase from 7:05 to 7:30 each morning in the cafeteria.
Lunch & Snacks: Every lunch must have at least 1 fruit or vegetable. There must be 3 (but no more than 5) components to make a meal. There are two service lines in the cafeteria, each with different options. Signs will be posted. Snacks and water bottles are also available for purchase.
Lunch and snack purchases can be made using the pin/code card that will be distributed on the first day of school. Both cash and lunch accounts will be accepted. You can add money to your child's account via MySchoolBucks or by giving a check to the cafeteria staff (it will take several days for the money to enter their account.)
Free & Reduced Lunch: Visit Food Services / Free & Reduced Lunch Application (cbsd.org) for more information and to apply for free or reduced lunch.
Attendance Procedures
Please use the following link for questions regarding Online Absence Requests: Managing Student Attendance 8.23.21.pdf (cbsd.org)
What is the procedure for student pickup during school hours?
All students must be physically signed out by a parent/guardian on a sign out sheet located in our vestibule.
Am I able to delete or change an absence request?
You are not able to delete or change a request; however, a new entry may be created with an explanation within the comment section – OR- you may call 267-893-2802.
How many absences (excused/unexcused) are allowed within the school year?
A maximum of ten (10) days of cumulative EXCUSED absences verified by parental notification shall be permitted during a school year. All absences beyond (10) cumulative days shall require an excuse from a medical professional.
When a student has been absent for three (3) days during the current school year WITHOUT a lawful excuse, district staff shall provide notice to the person in parental relation who resides in the same household as the student.
Truant shall mean having incurred three (3) or more school days of unexcused absences during the current school year by a child subject to compulsory school attendance.
Habitually truant shall mean six (6) or more school days of unexcused absences during the current school year by a child subject to compulsory school attendance.
How many tardies are allowed within the school year?
Every unexcused lateness, from the third time (and succeeding times), may result in a consequence. Late time may be accumulated and count toward illegal absences from school. Unexcused lateness in excess of half the school day will be considered an unlawful absence. Students must report to the office for attendance accounting when arriving late.
Such reasons as missing the bus, oversleeping, etc. are not valid excuses for lateness.
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Brauns with any additional questions you may have.
Family Handbook & Disciplinary Procedures
Resources for New Families
Who Do I Ask?
General inquiries:
- Main office - 267-893-2800
- Mrs. Loudenslager & Mrs. Brauns will answer your question or direct you to the correct person
Student-specific inquiries (scheduling, transition questions, support, etc.):
- School Counselors
- Mrs. Marykate Schrack (Last names A-L): mschrack@cbsd.org / 267-893-2813
- Ms. Courtney Nolan (Last names M-Z): cnolan@cbsd.org / 267-893-2811
News from the Nurse
Students entering grade 7 are required to have an updated dental exam. The completed health form is due to the health office no later than October 15, 2022. Please keep a copy of the health form for your records.
All students who are new to the district are required to have a dental exam and physical exam.
DENTAL EXAM FORM: https://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/403/Forms/dentalexam_formH514027.pdf
PHYSICAL EXAM FORM: https://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/403/PHYSICAL%20EXAM%20form%202012.pdf
CHIP
Recursos Para Padres Hispanohablantes
Abajo se encuentran recursos en Español para padres y guardianos de los estudiantes de Central Bucks.
CB West Cheer Kids Clinic
Information and Resources
Lenape Middle School
Lauren Dowd, Assistant Principal
Website: www.cbsd.org/lenape
Location: 313 West State Street, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-2800
Twitter: @CBLenapeMS