NBMS Weekly MESSAGE
February 5, 2024
North Brandywine Middle School
Greetings Parents and Guardians,
I hope this e-mail finds you well.
The month of February is one month that has been set aside to celebrate and reflect upon African American trailblazers that have helped to change the world and bring to light some of the injustices that have happened over the course of time. Black History Month is where we honor African Americans from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today. As we continue to educate every student who enters North Brandywine Middle School, Nelson Mandela's quote reminds us that “"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Report Cards are available today so please log on to Home Access. If you need assistance, please contact Ms. Dzedzy (Guidance Counselor) at dzedzyj@casdschools.org or Ms. Dadd (secretary) at daddg@casdschools.org.
- If your student is in jeopardy of being retained, you will receive a letter. If your student is failing and you do not receive a letter, please contact Ms. Dzedzy at dzedzyj@csadschools.org.
- Congratulations to the students who made Distinguished Honor Roll and Regular Honor Roll. Thank you, parents, and guardians, for supporting your student's education.
Please make sure you check your child's social media account regularly and inform NBMS, if we need to handle a conflict upon entry to the building in the morning. You can e-mail Dr. Roberts at robertse@casdschools.org, Dr. Lambert (Assistant Principal) at lambertw@casdchools.org, and/or Ms. Kadel (secretary) at kadelk@casdschools.org.
The Mission of the Coatesville Area School District is to create innovative educational experiences that are funded by taxpayers, supported by the community, and delivered by dedicated teachers and administrators, to ensure that all students will become responsible contributing global citizens.
Have a great week!
Dr. Eugenia Roberts, Principal
E-Mail Address: robertse@casdschools.org
Phone Number: 610-383-3745
This Week's Schedule
Monday, February 5 - Cycle Day 4 - Drama Club Rehearsal Scene 12 (The Mob) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 6 - Cycle Day 5 - Drama Club Rehearsal Scene 12 (The Mob) 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m./Reading Royals Field Trip
Wednesday, February 7 - Cycle Day 6 - Robotics Club 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m./Drama Club Rehearsal Scene Be our Guest 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 8 - Cycle Day 1 - Drama Club Full Cast Rehearsal - 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, February 9 - Cycle Day 2, Student Council 2:30 - 3:15 p.m./Drama Rehearsal TBD (Ms. Mangiovillano will contact the appropriate cast members).
CASD Science Showcase
Three groups of NBMS Students who are moving forward to the CCSRC were provided with an opportunity to present their science projects to adult volunteers last Saturday at the Coatesville Area Senior High School. The students did a great job representing NBMS!
How does sugar effect cookies?
Allison and Emma
Mousetrap in motion
Ben
Ocean Bioluminescence
Ella, Hannah, and Cloe
Scheduling Information Session, February 8 from 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. @ CAISH
Dear Parent/Guardian:
The following message is being sent to all future 8th grade students and families (2024-25 school year). You are cordially invited to attend a parents’ information night to discuss the scheduling process for the 2024-2025 school year on February 8, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the Coatesville Intermediate High School Auditorium. There will be a presentation on academic opportunities at the Senior High School, explaining the online scheduling process and how students can enter their course requests into Home Access.
Scheduling instructions and our Course Selection Guide will be available on our website and through our Monday Messages. This will consist of a PowerPoint of our course offerings and the steps students use to enter their course requests. This information will be available at www.casdschools.org/cash.
HOME ACCESS INFORMATION
All students will register for their 2024-2025 school year courses by using their own Home Access login. Please use the format provided below to log in. Your Home Access account can be accessed by using the following web address: http://homeaccess.casdschools.org/homeaccess or by clicking the “Home Access” link on the district website. As a reminder, Home Access provides parents/guardians with the ability to see a student’s grades, report cards, schedule, and attendance history. In addition, parents/guardians can update phone numbers and email addresses with their own Home Access account to ensure that the district has the most up to date contact information for each student.
*Please note - Course requests can only be entered during the scheduling window. This window is February 9th – 16th.
Below is an example on accessing the Home Access Center.
Format Example
Student: First and Last Name
Login: FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME
Password: Student ID Student: Clifford Maloney Login: CLIFFORD.MALONEY Password: 60000001
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s Guidance Counselor for assistance.
CAIHS Counselors
Tina Rodgers A-G ext. 61531
Stephen Shirk H-O ext. 61687
Sincerely,
Clifford J. Maloney III, Principal
Spring 2024 Coatesville Youth Lacrosse Registration - SIGN UP TODAY!
Visit https://coatesvilleyouthlacrosse.com/
Register at one of the links below.
Girl's 2024 Spring Rec Registration: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/407009
Boy's 2024 Spring Rec Registration: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/407004
Spring Picture Day
If your student is new to the CASD and he/she has not taken a school picture, your student may purchase a Spring picture and will be provided with a student ID. If you would like to purchase a Spring picture to add to your collection, you must use the information below to sign up with Life Touch.
School Name: North Brandywine Middle School
Picture Day Date: Wednesday, February 14
Website: Lifetouch.com
Picture Day ID: EVTJDQG97
NBMS and Scott Band, Chorus & Orchestra Fundraiser
Scott 6th Grade Center and North Brandywine band, chorus, and orchestra students are having a candy fundraiser for the upcoming Hershey Park field trip. The fundraiser is currently running and will end on Feb. 20th. 40%-50% of the proceeds will go directly to the students attending the trip. Please consider supporting our students as they have been working incredibly hard this year. Please use the link or QR code below to purchase either candy tins or chocolate boxes. You may also use a link provided by a 6th or 7th grade music student to benefit a specific student. You may reach out to Mr. Wagner for any students ID code at Wagnerr@casdschools.org.
Kind Regards,
Mr. Robert D. Wagner, and Ms. Joanna Mangiovillano
Scott Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Director/North Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Director
Free Summer STEM Enrichment Program - Information Session Feb. 20 @ 6:30 p.m.
Free Summer STEM Enrichment Program - Information Session Feb. 20 @ 6:30 p.m. via Zoom
Ms. Tiffany Davis is the Program Director for the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Program at Lincoln University. Lincoln University has a wonderful opportunity through hands-on mentorship, technology and training through the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program. This four-week program empowers students to discover new problem-solving skills and learn about career opportunities within technology fields.
Every student deserves access to a better future. That’s why they have launched the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program– an engaging, hands-on program developed to enrich learning through design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, social entrepreneurship and mentorship. This program creates a more diverse pipeline for future careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields; no prior knowledge or experience is required.
Program details:
- The program takes place over the course of one 3-week session. July 8, 2024 – August 1, 2024. The program will operate Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on the university campus.
- The program will take place in-person.
- Lunch will be provided.
- The program is inclusive and welcomes all genders and nonbinary youth.
- Free for students
- Please scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the application.
- Lincoln University Campus - Langston Hughes Memorial Library
- For more information, please contact Tiffany Davis, verizonstem.lincoln.edu
- Please see attached flyer.
Informational Zoom session will be held for families on February 20th at 6:30pm.
Mobile Dentist - April 4, 2024
Mobile Dentist (Smile Dental)- offers dental exam, cleaning, X-rays as necessary, fluoride treatment and apply sealants as needed. This program visits schools. North Brandywine is paired with Reeceville. The Mobile Dentist program is scheduled for 4/4/24. North Brandywine students will walk to Reeceville with adult supervision for the exam. To sign up for this program, you can complete the form for Smile Pennsylvania attached, register online @ www.MySchoolDentist.com or call directly at 855-481-8639 with any questions. If completing the attached form, please return it to the school nurse. Also, a hard copy of the form will be sent home with students next week.
Important School Attendance Notice
Attending school every day is important; however, we also understand that when students are sick, they need to stay home. Per CASD Policy 204, “Absences shall be treated as unexcused until the School District receives a written excuse from the Parent explaining the absence. Such written excuses must be submitted within three (3) days after the return from the absence. The written excuses shall be required in advance for types of absences where advance notice is possible..." Absence notices should be e-mailed to the following address nbattendance@casdschools.org.
We also request that if you are planning an outing that parents try to schedule vacations based on the CASD calendar. Teachers are not obligated to provide work in advance and students must make up missed work upon their return.
FYI: The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has mandated that all public schools must deliver 180 days of instruction and 990 hours of instruction this academic year. Therefore, it is imperative students attend school and inform their teacher if they do not understand and set up a plan to get additional assistance. Research has proven that once students get behind in their academics, they begin to lose interest in attending school.
§9.3 The Principal may deny a student credit for a course if the student fails to attend at least ninety percent (90%) of the scheduled classes of anyone (1) credit course (meets every day) or half (1/2) credit course (meets by semester). In determining whether to deny credit, the principal may take into consideration, among other things, the recommendation made by the SAIP Team and whether the student is complying with the School Attendance Improvement Plan."
Please note the following:
- Teachers are not obligated to provide student work in advance. Students can check the teacher's Canvas page, Students will be required to make up work missed or they will receive a zero.
- All absences beyond ten (10) cumulative days shall require an excuse from a licensed practitioner of the healing arts.
- §4.6.2 After eighteen (18) or more days of absences in one school year, an informal review of the student’s record including days of absence, discipline, and academics may be made by the principal and recommendations, if any, shall be made in writing to the respective director regarding retention in grade.
- §6.1 Student is Truant - When a student has been absent for three (3) days during the current School Year without a lawful excuse, School District staff shall provide notice to the Parent who resides in the same household as the student within ten (10) School Days of the student's third (3rd) unexcused absence.[31]
Please read the CASD Attendance Policy 204 in detail. http://go.boarddocs.com/pa/coat/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CB7RJN6BC4B6
Social Media Form - Please complete
In August, parents received a packet of forms to complete and this included the Social Media Form which allows students to be photographed. This form is important for the yearbook and photos taken during the year. If you have not done so already or if you are not sure, please click the link and it will be sent directly to Ms. Kadel: https://forms.office.com/r/ije5z5cymm. Thank you.
Chromebook Parent Obligation
Chromebooks: Students must bring their Chromebook and charger to school every day. Students will be engaged on Chromebooks everyday so it is important that every student complies with this request. Please be aware of the following:
Moving forward, every student will have a Chromebook and take it home every day and he/she must bring it back to school the next day. Our teachers use their computer daily to deliver important instruction and resources are available to help students improve their ELA (Lexia) and Math (IXL). Students can also log onto their teacher’s Canvas page to complete missing assignments. Please understand that every parent is responsible to pay the Chromebook insurance (Technology Insurance Fee - TIF) unless eligible for a waiver. Please take the time to read this passage, if you have not paid for the insurance.
Every student and parent must sign the 1:1 agreement. Please complete the 1:1 agreement by clicking this link https://forms.office.com/r/7cJTj4uRDq , if you have not done so already. If you are not sure, please submit the form. This agreement must be signed for students to continue to use their Chromebook.
Every parent must pay the TIF which is $40 per student, $80 for 2 students and $100 per family. The TIF must be paid every year. Payment can be made on RevTrak at this link https://coatesvillearea.revtrak.net/casd-technology/ or by cash, check or money order.
If you do not have the finances to pay the TIF, you can apply for a fee waiver by clicking this link compass benefits.
Once you are approved, log onto https://coatesvillearea.revtrak.net/casd-technology/ and the amount that you owe will be zero. We will receive the report and the fee will be waived.
If the TIF is not paid, and your student's Chromebook breaks or is destroyed, you will be responsible for the replacement ($325.00). Additionally, if the TIF is not paid, this will count as an obligation that must be paid ASAP and if not paid, this will follow the student through high school. Please note that the obligation will not affect the school dance pending further review. If you have any questions, please send me an e-mail.
21st Century After-School Program (Free with transportation)
The 21st Century free after school program has open enrollment. The program operates at NBMS, Monday – Thursday from 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Please consider enrolling your student in the 21st Century Program. Students receive homework assistance in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and STEAM. Students will also participate in enrichment activities. This program is free, and we would like students to participate with parental/guardian support. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Julie Dieffenbach: Coordinator of Program Activities for CASD at (484) 401 – 6385 or send an e-mail to JulieD@cciu.org. To apply for this free program, click the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/1qM7vY8EYE
Free YMCA Membership
The YMCA offers 7th grade students a free membership. For students to be considered, parents must take the application (attached) and documentation (student's schedule) to the YMCA. Parents must schedule a wellness Orientation prior to a student receiving their membership. If you want your student to go to the YMCA after school, the student must show their YMCA Key card and submit to Ms. Kadel (NBMS secretary) a signed Walkers Form (attached).
Cell Phone Policy
All cell phones must be away and concealed. Students are not permitted to walk around with their cell phones in their hand nor have their cell phone on their desk. Cell phones can be in a student's pocket, locker, or bookbags. Students can use their cell phone at lunch; however, they must be concealed prior to leaving the cafeteria.
American Red Cross Installs Free Smoke Detectors
The American Red Cross provides and installs smoke detectors in any CASD students’ homes where they are needed and instructs their families on their use and maintenance. This is done free of charge.
If you do not have a smoke detector(s) or one(s) that don’t work, the Red Cross can schedule a time to visit your home and install new devices. Simply call the Red Cross at 1-800-Red Cros or visit the Red Cross website.
After School Sporting Events
We welcome families to support our after-school sports program. Friendly Reminder: Students in grades K - 7 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Spectator Expectations - Good Sportsmanship
A good sport, whether a student, a parent or community member, is a true leader within the school and the community. As one of our fans of our teams, your sportsmanship goals should include:
* Realizing that athletics are part of the educational experience, and the benefits of involvement go beyond the final score of a Contest.
* Encouraging our students to perform their best, just as we would urge them on with their class work, knowing that others will always turn in better or lesser performances.
* Participating in positive cheers that encourage our athletes; and discouraging any cheer that would redirect that focus.
* Learning, understanding, and respecting the rules of the Contest, the officials who administer them and their decisions.
* Respecting the task our coaches face as teachers; and supporting them as they strive to educate our youth.
* Respecting our opponents as students and acknowledging them for striving to do their best.
* Developing a sense of dignity under all circumstances.
* Be a fan ... not a fanatic!
Contact Information
Website: www.casdschools.org/north
Location: 256 Reeceville Road, Coateille, Pa. 19320
Phone Number: 610-383-3745
Additional Contact Information
Dr. Eugenia Roberts, Principal. E-mail Address: robertse@casdschools.org
Ms. Kathy Kadel, Principal's Secretary. E-Mail Address: kadelk@casdschools.org
Dr. Wilson Lambert, Assistant Principal. E-Mail Address: lambertw@casdschools.org
Ms. Gail Dadd, Assistant Principal's Secretary. E-Mail Address: daddg@casdschools.org
Ms. Jaclyn Dzedzy, Guidance Counselor. E-Mail Address: dzedzyj@casdschools.org
Ms. Patty Nelms, School Nurse. E-mail Address: nelms@casdschools.org