Tamanend Connections
We Are Together Tamanend!
April 17, 2020
Tune In With Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds is an adored author- especially at Tamanend! Tune into his new biweekly video series titled “Write. Right. Rite.” which aims at inspiring creativity through prompts and activities. Jason Reynolds is a dynamic person and author so this series is an exciting announcement! Tune in beginning April 14th by clicking here.
Want to check out some of Jason Reynolds' books at Tamanend?
Click on the titles below to read them, digitally, in SORA:
Click here for the Tamanend Library Distance Learning Page.
Distance Learning Resources and Reminders
Tamanend's Distance Learning Resources page
A reminder that you can find Tamanend's Distance Learning Resources page here. This page includes links to each teacher's distance learning page, the Phase Two class schedule, etiquette for online Teams meetings, and more. It also has a link to our Nurse's distance learning page, our Librarian's distance learning page, and our Guidance counselors' distance learning page.
See Many Highlights from our Distance Learning Program During the Week on Twitter
You can also follow us on Twitter for distance learning highlights @CBTamanendMS.
Grab & Go Free Lunch Program
During the district-wide closure associated with COVID-19, the Central Bucks School District has put the following procedures into place in order to provide lunch for all students. Your child does not have to participate in the free/reduced breakfast/lunch program to receive grab & go free lunches. Lunch is available for pickup between 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for Tamanend students at CB South High School (Mondays and Thursdays) and at Barclay Elementary School (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays).
Assistance with Resources
If your family needs assistance with resources during this difficult time, please contact one of the following staff members. We have been working hard to develop a network of resource providers to help with any need:
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
Please note: Every Wednesday at 4:00 we will hold the CB Farmers' Market at Barclay Elementary. Please feel free to stop by if you need assistance with food.
CALENDAR ITEMS TO NOTE
PLEASE NOTE: School is closed for the rest of the academic year.; Distance Learning (Phase Two) Remains in Place.
CB Farmers' Market at Barclay Elementary School--open to anyone who needs assistance with food at this time--Wednesday, April 22 at 4:00 PM
Tamanend Virtual Cabaret--Friday, April 24 at 7:00 PM
Parent Book Club--Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 PM (virtually, via Teams)
TAMANEND ATHLETICS
TAMANEND FEATURES
Tamanend Holds Another Successful Virtual Coffeehouse
Eighty members of the Tamanend community came together on Wednesday evening to enjoy great performances by fourteen student performers in Tamanend’s Corona Cabaret. Performances included many solo instrumentalists and vocalists and even a duet of sisters singing and playing guitar! We can’t wait for the next Cabaret on Friday, April 24th. Rumor has it they’ll be some teacher acts as well! Details for these events can be found on Mr. Sanchez’ website.
Next Tamanend Parent Book Club is May 13 (Virtually, Through Teams)
Reminder--Help Tamanend Yearbook Document Our Experiences During this Unprecedented Time
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to pass the time? Please consider taking some pictures for yearbook! The Tamanend yearbook needs your help in documenting this unprecedented time. What kind of pictures are we looking for? Pictures of how you are choosing to pass the time! Perhaps it is a picture of you reading inside, Face Timing with friends, searching the items at the grocery store, or practicing social distancing out in nature. Please send your pictures to gconnell@cbsd.org with the subject line #yearbook
To CB South Athletes and Parents of CB South Athletes—Tamanend yearbook is looking for team pictures and candid photos of South sports teams. Please send your pictures to gconnell@cbsd.org with the subject line #yearbook
Reminder--Tamanend Yearbook
Reminder--Tamanend Students Launch Warwick Memorial Park Bricks Project
Two Tamanend 8th Graders, Julianna Smith and Andela Dozier, from Girl Scouts Troop 21638 have come up with the idea to build a walkway up to the flagpole at Warwick Memorial Park. They are asking people to purchase a brick because they feel that on the walkway, people should be able to show their support to the veterans at this memorial park. The girls are building this walkway for their Silver Award. The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest award a Girl Scout cadet can achieve. It gives the girls a chance to show that they are leaders who are organized, determined, and dedicated to improving their community. To purchase a brick or get more information go to https://wmpbricks.wixsite.com/wmpbricks.
FROM OUR GUIDANCE OFFICE
- Parents/Guardians of current 9th Graders: Please pay close attention for an email coming out next week regarding your child’s 10th Grade courses at CB South. Course verification sheets will be accessible, and this will be the final opportunity for course changes. All relevant information, details, and directions will be contained in that email.
- Please continue to check the Guidance Web Site for information, resources, and lessons regarding mental health and wellness during Distance Learning.
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Reminder--Help is Down the Hall
The Tamanend Student Assistance Program (SAP) Team is a group of trained faculty members who can connect students with appropriate help and resources if they show signs of struggling with mental health concerns or alcohol/substance use. If you notice concerns such as major changes in behavior or mood, drop in achievement, or use of drugs or alcohol, then you may consider a SAP referral. When the team receives a referral, we gather more information to determine if there is a need for intervention and further assessment. The information is confidential, and the process is for the purpose of offering help. Anyone can refer a student about whom they are concerned. Referrals can be made at this referral link or by contacting a SAP team member:
Mrs. Barlow, Mrs. Cammann, Sra. Corsino, Mr. Dudley, Mr. Heisey,
Mr. Klein, Mrs. Myrtetus, Ms. Scheffey, & Mrs. Szagola
HELPFUL REMINDERS ABOUT TAMANEND PROCEDURES
Communicating Absences
You may report your child's absence in any of the following ways:
- Email: tamanendattendance@cbsd.org
- Phone (Attendance hotline): 267-893-2920
- Written note to be turned in to Main Office
FROM OUR NURSE'S OFFICE
Visit Our Nurse's Office Distance Learning Page!
Central Bucks School District is closely monitoring the CDC’s recommendations as well as those from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and the Bucks County Health Department. You may review the latest recommendations from the CDC on their website at www.cdc.gov. At this time, the best advice is to practice the same common-sense preventative measures that are recommended every cold and flu season, including proper hand washing and staying home when sick.
FROM OUR INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Distance Learning Technical Support
Logging in to Laptops: Students will use their FULL CB email address: (lastname.firstinitial###@student.cbsd.org) & password to log into the laptop. Your classroom teacher can help you with the log-in information. You can also email our support team.
Updating Devices: To allow your computer to be completely up to date after the handout, CBSD will be sending updates to the computers that could cause a random restart. Please make sure to have autosave turned on by creating new documents through Office 365 on the web so you do not lose work.
- Device Having Issues: Restarting your computer will solve many computer issues. Please restart twice before reaching out for tech support. Click here to submit a Help Ticket.
Broken Hardware: We will attempt to have frequent drive through hardware support for our staff and students. In the event that device peripherals (pens, chargers, batteries, etc.) stop working or need replacement, families and staff do not need to purchase them through MyPaymentsPlus at this time. These devices can be bought directly from Amazon or a retailer of your choosing. A list of supplies can be found here: https://www.cbsd.org/Page/5150
FROM OUR CAFETERIA
RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE
Help with Resources
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
CB Farmers' Market at Barclay Elementary School is Open Every Wednesday at 4:00
Reminder--Internet Essentials from Comcast is Now Free For Two Months For New Customers
Reminder--Workshops for Issues Impacting Children
Food Pantry in Warrington
Housing Information
CB CARES
GETTING INVOLVED AND STAYING CONNECTED WITH TAMANEND
Are You Interested in Volunteering at Tamanend?
Volunteer Required Paperwork
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.
Support Tamanend While You Shop
Please consider supporting TMS while you shop:
Giant Food Stores
- Giant Food Store has an A+ School Rewards program through their clip-less coupon card that gives money to the school you designate every time you shop. Use this link to select Tamanend as your A+ school after August 15th of the new school year.
- Clip and send in box tops to the attention of NJHS.
Box Tops for Education
You can now simply scan your receipts to participate in the Box Tops 4 Education program to support Tamanend Middle School. Click on the link below to learn more:
https://www.boxtops4education.com/
You may also submit your receipts directly to Mrs. Consoletti in the Guidance Office and we will scan them for you. Thank you for your support of our school.
Share Good News About Tamanend Students
Ways to Stay Connected with Tamanend
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)
- Daily announcements (scrolling on TV screens during school day and posted on our website)
- 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
Para nuestras familias hispanohablantes...
¡Bienvenidos a Tamanend! Yo soy Brian Caughie, Director de Tamanend Middle School. Soy hispanohablante. Pasé mucho de mi vida en España. Estoy aquí para apoyarles a todos los estudiantes y familias en Tamanend. Favor de llamarme or escribirme (en inglés o en español) si Ud. tiene cualquier duda o pregunta.
Correo electrónico: bcaughie@cbsd.org
Oficina: (267) 893-2900
How Did We Do This Week?
Tamanend Middle School
Email: tms@cbsd.org
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Domain/25
Location: 1492 Stuckert Road, Warrington, PA
Phone: 267.893.2900