The Weekly Update #4
September 20th, 2023
Free and Reduced Price School Meals
Please follow the links below for free and reduced school meals.
https://fns-prod.azureedge.us/sites/default/files/resource-files/SP16-2023a2EnglishApp.pdf
https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/applying-free-and-reduced-price-school-meals
Math Challenge #1 is now available on the website. If your students want to participate, have them place the completed challenges in the Math Challenge collection bin by OCTOBER 4th. The bins are located in the Library (on the tables by the entrance to the second floor hallway) or teachers can put them in my mailbox
Here Comes the Bus app
Neshaminy has a bus-tracking app called "Here Comes the Bus" (HCTB). This app allows parents to see the location of their child's bus in real time. The app works on both iOS and Android operating systems.
Neshaminy HCTB Page - https://www.neshaminy.org/Page/43477
HCTB Support - https://help.herecomesthebus.com/en/support/home
The contact person within Neshaminy for this app can be reached at HCTBCoordinator@neshaminy.org .
Kindergarten
Mrs. Gardocki's class learned about the seasons and how trees change as the weather changes. Then they used watercolor paints to make their own changing trees.
First Grade
Ms. Wells' class got to go outside on a beautiful day for a picnic during snack!
Second Grade
Our second graders brought back signed slips about our school expectations. These students won a prize when their names were chosen from all of the students who brought back the forms.
Fourth Grade
Fourth Graders begin their Water lab experiments learning about surface tension.
Mrs. Banks and Mrs. Cromwell’s classes got together for buddies. We made apple puppets.
4th Grade Band
4th Grade Parents: It’s not too late to sign your child up for the Tawanka 4th Grade Beginner Band. Lessons are provided for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Horn and French Horn. Mr. Stoneback still has a few instruments that to loan out if needed. You can contact Mr. Stoneback at cstoneback@neshaminy.org for more information.
Community Assistance
If your family is in need of financial assistance, we have a few resources to offer that may be able to help.
Feasterville Rotary donates new coats to children who may need them. Please contact a staff member listed below by October 6th to order your coat.
Free lunch applications, list of Food Pantries, heating assistance, and other community resources are available as well.
We will be contacting clubs and organizations in the area on your behalf to make a truly “Happy Holiday” for your family. Since we do not know how many organizations will respond to our appeal, we cannot guarantee the type or the amount of gifts your children will receive. These donations may be in the form of food, gifts or gift certificates.
Please contact the nurse’s office or our guidance counselors for further information.
Nurse 215-809-6316 calexis@neshaminy.org ddisandro@neshaminy.org
Guidance counselors cdonnelly@neshaminy.org mkovak@neshaminy.org
Any information shared will remain confidential.
VOLUNTEER CLEARANCES
Parents and Guardians who plan to serve as field trip chaperones and/or volunteers at school must have current clearances on file with he school district. For additional information on clearances, including all related links, please click on the link below.
Please be sure to read all information. Volunteer applications need to be completed online and will enable volunteers to register for multiple buildings at the same time.
https://www.neshaminy.org/Domain/2376
Since the approval process can take several weeks, please file for your clearances ASAP so that they are in place when needed.
PTO Meeting
Please join us for the first PTO meeting of the new year.
October 4th 7pm
Tawanka Elementary Cafeteria