CR Weekly News Update
Friday, February 28
DISTRICT AWARDED PCCD SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY GRANT TOTALING $465,750
Council Rock School District is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $465,750 in funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). On Wednesday, February 27, 2020 the PCCD School Safety and Security Committee approved $53.7 million in school safety and security grants across the state, with Council Rock coming in as the highest award in Bucks County. Divided into two categories, the grant permitted districts of Council Rock’s size to request up to $45,000 in meritorious money and up to $450,000 in competitive money.
The funding stream was designed to help school districts across Pennsylvania bolster their safety and security measures and mental health resources. Council Rock will collectively use the funds to support additional K-12 counseling services for students. Specifically, the district’s $45,000 award will pay for a Master Counselor who will proactively identify and help secondary-level students who display social-emotional risk factors.
The $420,750 competitive portion of the award will allow Council Rock to pay two years of salary and benefits for two new school counselors who will be placed at the elementary level. According to Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Robert Fraser, “this round of PCCD funding gave Council Rock an ideal opportunity to provide students with the services they require and deserve, while consciously limiting the impact on taxpayers.”
Learn about other grants the District has been awarded by clicking HERE
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) HEALTH MESSAGE
As you are most probably aware, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has been increasingly in the news recently. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is closely monitoring the spread of the disease. While there are NO reported cases of the coronavirus in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at this time, health officials recommend staying informed and practicing precautionary measures such as the ones you would use during cold and flu season, the most important of which is proper handwashing.
Below you will find a fact sheet detailing what you need to know about the coronavirus disease. Also, below are two helpful websites on the topic. Council Rock will continually look to federal, state, and local health experts, particularly the Bucks County Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Education, for guidance and recommendations for school districts. We will be sure to communicate pertinent information with you proactively and keep you well informed as information comes to our attention.
In the meantime, please continue to practice active hand washing and follow commonsense seasonal health precautions.
Coronavirus Disease Fact Sheet
KINDERGARTEN AND NEW FIRST GRADE STUDENT REGISTRATION BUZZ
REMINDER: New registrants will be guaranteed a space in their home school if they have completed the registration process for the next school year by June 1st.
Council Rock 2020 Kindergarten and new first-grade student registration is almost here! From March 9 - March 13 our elementary schools will be buzzing with registration activity. Please refer to the following schedule for your school's upcoming registration dates and times. No appointment is necessary, as Council Rock offers a first-come-first-serve, walk-in process.
Hillcrest Elementary, Holland Elementary, Newtown Elementary, Richboro Elementary, Rolling Hills Elementary, Sol Feinstone Elementary, Maureen M. Welch Elementary, and Wrightstown Elementary:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020 6-8 PM &
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020 1:30-3:30 PM
Goodnoe Elementary: MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 6-8 PM
Churchville Elementary: TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 6-8 PM
Don't worry if you cannot make it to our in-person registration dates. Online registration is available for your convenience. Please visit our CENTRAL REGISTRATION page for details.
SCHOOL START TIMES SURVEY COMING NEXT WEEK
We kindly ask that you view Dr. Wendy Troxel’s February 5, 2020 Snooze or Lose: Promoting Sleep Health in Adolescents presentation (Dr. Troxel Video- Snooze or Lose) prior to completing our survey if you have not already done so. The video provides a comprehensive overview of adolescent sleep needs and school start times. Please also refer to the School Start Times Hub on the district website (School Start Time Hub) for additional resources and background information.
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH PRESENTS THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE: TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Council Rock High School South is thrilled to announce the opening of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Thoroughly Modern Millie on stage March 5 to March 7. The show is set in 1920’s New York City and centers around Millie – a strong, independent woman trying to get ahead in life. The show features wonderful singing, a full student orchestra, dancing, a hilarious cast, and above all, a message of women’s empowerment. Knowing that this show has generated some controversy in recent years for its portrayal of racial stereotypes, as well a side plot concerning human trafficking, the directors on this production have taken great care to make mindful changes to the play (with the permission of the writers of the show) to remove these elements and make our production an even MORE modern Millie! Tickets can be purchased by emailing at goldenwingstheatreco@gmail.com or by calling at 215-939-8693. For more information please visit www.crsd.org/gwtc.
UPCOMING BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING - CANCELED
UPCOMING BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING
FACILITIES COMMITTEE
I. Energy Management Update
II. Safety and Security Update
III. Facilities Improvements Project Update
a. Rolling Hills Additions and Renovations
b. Sol Feinstone Additions and Renovations
c. New Council Rock STAR Center
d. CRHS South and North Synthetic Turf Field Projects
e. Moving Planning (RHES and LSAC)
f. Hillcrest and Richboro Elementary Schools Renovations
IV. Capital Improvement Project Update
a. Bid Recommendations
This meeting is open to the public
Thursday, Mar 5, 2020, 07:00 PM
Chancellor Center, Historic Classroom 1
CREF INFORMATION AND EVENTS
ROCK THE FUGE - BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY - LEAP DAY SALE
TWO tickets for $70 this weekend only. ROCK the Fuge with BONEHEAD and help support K-12 education for kids!
You're invited for a fun night of great entertainment, outstanding food and dancing with live music by BONEHEAD at the FUGE - Saturday, March 21 from 7 PM until midnight. Visit our VIP Backstage Lounge with a specialty craft bar. Plus silent auction items, raffles and more.
CREF INNOVATIVE LEARNING GRANT - APPLICATION DEADLINE, MARCH 9TH
http://creducationfoundation.org/grants/cref-innovative-learning-grant-application/