Laptop Distribution for 7th Graders--Week of August 31. Please make sure you have completed the laptop agreement, paid the technology fee, and signed up for a pick up time slot here.

Tamanend 2020-2021 Virtual Orientation--Wednesday, September 2 at 7:00 PM. This event will be held virtually. Click here to participate via Teams.

First Day of Classes--Tuesday, September 8 (specific directions for logging on to classes will be shared next week).

Back to School Night (all grades)--Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 PM. This event will be held virtually. Links to event to be released.

Required Dental Exams for 7th Graders--Proof of a dental exam due by October 15, 2020. Any dental exam since September of 2019 is acceptable.

Dear Parent/Guardian of Students in Grades 7, 8, and 9:

In order to participate in our fall athletic programming, students will need to secure transportation to school daily. Busing to school will not be provided in the fall; busing to and from an athletic event will be provided. Students will be asked to arrive at school between 2:45 and 3:15 p.m. each weekday for practice or games. Once final schedules are designed, there may be some variation to the schedule, but this will be the case on most school days.

In order to determine whether or not the district is able to plan a fall sports season for grades 7, 8, and 9, we are asking families to complete the sports interest survey for any child they intend to register for a fall sport. This survey must be completed before Tuesday, September 1. This interest data will determine whether or not our schools can field teams in these grade levels.

Access the survey at www.cbsd.org/interestsurvey.

Please note, you will still need to complete the fall sports registration process in Family ID for your child to participate. If you have any questions, please send email to your school's athletic director.

• Holicong – Chris Rittenhouse (crittenh@cbsd.org)
• Lenape – Jason Kriney (jkriney@cbsd.org)
• Tamanend – Jeffrey Klein (jklein@cbsd.org)
• Tohickon – Ken Hall (khall@cbsd.org)
• Unami – Greg Beyerle (gbeyerle@cbsd.org)

Thank you,

Danielle Turner
CBSD Athletic Director

This year, Back to School Night will be held virtually through Teams on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 PM. Links to event to be released.

Student schedules are available on the Portal starting on September 2.

Work is nearing completion on a 15-month renovation and improvement project at Tamanend. As a result of this project, the following major improvements have been made:

• Air conditioning for the entire building.
• Upgraded, energy efficient interior lighting in the entire building.
• Repainted classrooms.
• Renovated Library.
• Upgraded theatrical sound and lighting system in Auditorium.

We're excited for students to see the changes when they return for in-person learning!

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

• how to set up a designated work space
• how to establish a good routine
• reminders about the importance of sleep
• reminders about taking movement breaks
• how to safely get together with friends

Teachers will be taking attendance every class period during virtual learning. If your child is unable to participate in virtual learning during all or part of the day due to illness or medical appointment, please report your child's absence in any of the following ways:

• Email: tamanendattendance@cbsd.org
• Phone (Attendance hotline): 267-893-292

All Tamanend students will have a district-issued laptop. 7th Graders will be issued new laptops. 8th and 9th Graders will use the same laptop they used last year. Students new to the school district will be issued a new laptop. 7th Graders can pick up their laptops the Week of August 31, by signing up for a time by clicking here.

The following actions are required by parents of 7th and 8th Grade students and parents of any student new to Central Bucks School District. No action is required for parents of returning 9th Grade students.

1--Complete the laptop user agreement.

2--Pay the fee* through the MyPaymentsPlus system:

7th Graders: $75 (covers 7th, 8th, 9th Grade years)

returning 8th Graders: $25 (covers 8th and 9th Grade years)

returning 9th Graders: no fee (no action required)

*Families who qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program will automatically receive a $0 fee in MyPayments Plus. Even though the fee is waived, families must still "checkout" to complete this step and be marked as paid on our technology report. If your child does not qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program, but you are experiencing a financial hardship, please email Dr. Brian Caughie (bcaughie@cbsd.org) to discuss payment reduction options.

Click here to learn more about the program, access the user agreement, and access the MyPaymentsPlus system.

The current immunization requirements for the 2020-2021 school year are as follows:

Children in kindergarten through 12th grade are required to have the following vaccines:

· 4 doses DtaP – diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (one dose must be on or after the 4th birthday)

· 4 doses Polio (one dose must be on or after the 4th birthday)

· 2 doses MMR – measles, mumps, rubella

· 3 doses Hepatitis B

· 2 doses Varicella (chicken pox)

Children entering 7th grade are also required to have:

· 1 dose Meningococcal Conjugate (meningitis)

· 1 dose Tdap – tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis

To check the immunization status of your student, go to the Portal and click on the Health tab.

Please email proof of new vaccinations to our certified school nurse, Mrs. Lauren Myrtetus at lmyrtetus@cbsd.org or mail it to us at 1492 Stuckert Rd. Warrington, PA 18976

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

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