Holicong Weekly Update
Back in the Game!
HOLICONG QUICK LINKS
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- Holicong Homepage – Homebase for “all things Holicong”
- Daily Announcements & Weekly Updates – Direct link (announcements are what our students see on scroller)
- Holicong Shout Out – Click on link to write a shout out to a Holicong staff member!
- Attendance / Attendance 2022-2023 (cbsd.org)) – Link to report student absence
- Holicong Athletics – Homebase for athletic information and calendar (not included on update below)
- Holicong Student Services – Homebase for counselor information, resources, program of studies, and more!
- Technology & Innovation Resources – Homebase for all things IT – put in a work ticket, canvas trainings, FAQ’s and more!
Happy Birthday Mrs. Passerini! Yes...this happened!
Beauty & the Beast - Villagers Speak Out!
A surprise visit from Mr. Kibbe! Thank you for your service!
HOLICONG WEEK AHEAD
WEEK OF MARCH 20th
Monday, March 20th (A DAY)
- Faculty Meeting - PSSA Training
- Resource - Women's Herstory Activity from Humanitarians of Holicong
Tuesday, March 21st (B DAY)
- Resource - Women's Herstory Activity from Humanitarians of Holicong
Wednesday, March 22nd (A DAY)
- Peer Tutoring Lunch Meeting
Thursday, March 23rd (B DAY)
- MTSS Staff Training
Friday, March 24th (A DAY)
- Superintendent Student Advisory Meeting
HOLICONG ATHLETICS
Spring Sports - A reminder that all students interested in participating in a spring sport must register on Family ID - Holicong Middle School Family ID (holicongathletics.com).
Note - Track will start Tuesday 3/28/23 and Boys Lacrosse will start 4/3/23
Week of March 20th
Monday, 3/20
Girls Lacrosse practice 2:45 to 4:15
Tuesday, 3/21
Girls Lacrosse practice 2:45 to 4:15
8th grade girls soccer tryouts 3:00 to 4:30
Track Pre-Season meeting Main Gym from 2:45 to 3:30
Boys Tennis Practice 2:45 to 4:15
8th grade baseball Practice 2:45 to 4:30
Wednesday, 3/22
7th and 8th grade girls soccer tryouts 3:00 to 4:30
7th grade baseball Practice 2:45 to 4:30
Thursday, 3/23
Girls Lacrosse practice 2:45 to 4:15
7th and 8th grade girls soccer tryouts 3:00 to 4:30
7th and 8th grade baseball Practice 2:45 to 4:30
Friday, 3/24
Girls Lacrosse practice 2:45 to 4:15
6th Grade Parent Orientation!
6th Grade Parent Orientation!
6th Grade Parent Orientation!
Link above will take you directly to our daily announcements & updates
Women's History Month - Herstory Project - Please look for an email from the Humanitarians of Holicong with a special activity for students, staff, and caregivers this month which allows us to recognize the women in our life (and in theirs) in a special way this month!
Faces of Holicong - SMA with Mckenna & Sydney - Students will be seeing this interview in our I & E this week but wanted to share it with our community now. Thank you to Mckenna for sharing her story and the best of luck at her Muscles for Mckenna gala this Friday! Please see here for more information - https://curesma.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2023CureSMAMusclesforMckennaEveningofHope
Parent Council - Thank you to our presenters and parents who attended our Parent Council meeting on Thursday. Please see the recording of the presentation & powerpoint here - Parent Resources / Parent Council 2022-2023 (cbsd.org)
Bucks County All County Choir & Orchestra Festival - Congratulations to the students who auditioned and represented Holicong this past weekend at the Bucks County Festival at Neshaminy High School. Please give them a shout out when you see them!
- Damon Baierschmidt
- Madeline Eid
- Emery Foster
- Brielle Doneker
- Rory Gardner
- Rumaisa Khalid
- Abigail Wojewodka
Science Fair - Holicong Bucks County Science Fair 2023.pptx - Congratulations to all of the Holicong students who participated in this year's science fair! Please see the link for the winners and honorable mentions from Holicong! We are proud of you!
Varsity Boys Basketball - Congratulations to Coach Hepler and the varsity boys basketball team for winning the Bucks county championship! They took out archrival Lenape in the semifinals in a thriller and followed up with a convincing win over Holland in the championship. It was a great season and the entire 8th grade got to celebrate with soft pretzels delivered by the team!
Code Heart Drill - Thank you to our Code Heart team for conducting a successful drill. At Holicong we have a select group of staff who are trained to respond in the event of cardiovascular emergencies and this week the team did a great job. We hope that these types of emergencies do not occur...but if so it is essential that we are prepared.
A Woman's Place Healthy Relationships Presentation - Thank you to Ms. Jasmine for visiting the 9th grade health classes and presenting to the entire 7th & 8th grade last week.
Bucks County Music Festival - The Bucks County Music Festival will be taking place in Neshaminy School District this Thursday - Saturday. Congratulations to all of our students who are playing and please check here for more information - BCMEA Festivals.
This week in Resource - Students will be completing their academic check-in with resource teachers and completing the Smart Futures for the 3rd marking period.
This month in I & E - This Friday we will focus on Team Activities!
9th Grade Presentation - Thank you to the 9th grade team leaders for sharing information on the end of the year events and academic and behavioral expectations for the rest of the year.
Teacher Appreciation Week - Currently in My Payments Plus under "HMS 2023 Teacher Appreciation Week." Our student leadership will plan the events for the week. Please see here for more details - 2023 Teacher Appreciation Message.docx.
BCIU Student Art Gallery - Congratulations to Julia Nace! Julia being recognized at this year's Student Art Gallery Reception on Wednesday, March 29th! The reception will take place at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit from 5:00 - 7:30 and the program will take place from 6:00 - 7:00.
Wrestling Team Trip - Thank you to Mr. Rittenhouse and Coach Zappa for coordinating the visit for CB wrestlers (not just Holicong) to visit the Penn University wrestling team on Friday evening for a home match. The UPENN team spent a lot of time with our students and what made this extra special was the fact it was coordinated with Holicong alumni Meredith Sipple who is currently working at the Penn athletic department.
Black History Month - A special thanks to the students who have contributed to this week's Black History Month Influential Americans - Myah, Marisa, and Alex who have shared the stories of three individuals who have had a major influence on the lives of others!
- Wangari Maathai - A. Henry.pptx
- Madame CJ Walker - M. Venson.pptx
- Dorothy Vaughan - M. Bowen.pptx
- Claudette Colvin - M. Hall.pptx
- Aaron Douglas - M. Oluwabusi.pptx
- Louis Armstrong - R. Bell.pptx
- Lewis Latimer - M. Adenaike.pptx
School Cancellations & Communication - Following up on the district communication that there are many ways to get information - Information / School Closing/Inclement Weather (cbsd.org) and for those of you that have not signed up for the mobile app - Technology & Innovation / CBSD Mobile App - that you do this as these alerts and our Holicong updates go straight to your phone!
SAFE2SAY & SAP (Student Assistant Program) - Students received an overview of these resources in…resource class. We have posted the links directly to both of these resources on the Holicong homepage on the right side under School Links - Holicong MS / Homepage (cbsd.org).
Bryan Rosica was a teacher and counselor at Buckingham Elementary School in CB for 26 years. He was diagnosed in December 2020 with ALS (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease), a neurodegenerative disease with no known cure. ALS care can annually exceed $200,000 and is not covered by insurance. Bryan and his wife Lisa have three amazing children and he has dedicated his life to being a loving father, husband, and active member of the community. Please help us in supporting the Rosica family by eating at Ooka (order the Rosica roll) or participate in the U-Knighted for a Cause golf outing!
See below for the latest edition of Holicong's literary magazine!
Holicong in Pictures!
Thanks to Mr. Maigur and his students for highlighting our work at Holicong! Mr. Murray created the following video for the district Classroom in Focus series. Students are studying World War 2 and using creative writing and other ways to analyze, understand and make connections! Please enjoy!
Creativity with gum wrappers - is this origami?
Sneak Peek - Beauty & the Beast!
Ms. Slotterback's Class
Pizza fondue is good!
Getting work done here!
Pizza fondue is good!
Holicong Team Activities
9th Grade Tour of the 20th Century
Holicong Team Activities
Holocaust Survivor Peter Stern shares his story with Holicong 9th grade
Holocaust Survivor Peter Stern shares his story with Holicong 9th grade
Holocaust Survivor Peter Stern shares his story with Holicong 9th grade
National History Day!
National History Day!
Snow Ball Preparations!
7th Grade Greek Games
7th Grade Greek Games
7th Grade Greek Games
Wrestling Team in Action!
Wrestling Team in Action!
Wrestling Team in Action!
Team 8-2 Fampions!
Mr. Vogelsinger presents at faculty meeting!
The Commons "Living Room"
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Counselor Appreciation Week!
Counselor Appreciation Week!
Counselor Appreciation Week!
SAVE THE MUSIC 20 Year Anniversary
SAVE THE MUSIC 20 Year Anniversary
SAVE THE MUSIC 20 Year Anniversary
Knitting Club - 1st Donation of Soap Sacks for A Woman's Place!
OEG Club Members Get in the Game! MLK Day of Service at Washington Crossing Cemetary
Knitting Club - 1st Donation of Soap Sacks for A Woman's Place!
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Our Wrestlers visit PENN U
Majda & Nia present at the MLK Peace & Social Justice Summit
Andrew, Nia, Jack, and Majda at MLK Peace & Social Justice Summit
Majda & Nia present at the MLK Peace & Social Justice Summit
8th Grade Team Time!
8th Grade Team Time!
8th Grade Team Time!
This is pretty cool!
Elephant Toothpaste with Mr. Breeden!
Getting in the Game is a family affair!
Donations for Doylestown Food Pantry
Donations for Doylestown Food Pantry
Donations for Doylestown Food Pantry
March Dates
(subject to additions/adjustments)
WEEK OF MARCH 27th
Monday, March 27th (B DAY)
Tuesday, March 28th (A DAY)
Wednesday, March 29th (B DAY)
Thursday, March 30th (A DAY)
Friday, March 31st (B DAY) - 1/2 Day for Students
- End of 3rd Marking Period
April Dates
(subject to additions/adjustments)
WEEK OF APRIL 3rd
Monday, April 3rd (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 4th (B DAY)
Wednesday, April 5th (A DAY)
Thursday, April 6th (B DAY)
Friday, April 7th - NO SCHOOL
- CBSD District Holiday (Good Friday)
WEEK OF APRIL 10th
Monday, April 10th (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 11th (B DAY)
Wednesday, April 12th (A DAY)
Thursday, April 13th (B DAY)
Friday, April 14th (A DAY)
WEEK OF APRIL 17th
Monday, April 17th (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 18th (B DAY)
Wednesday, April 19th (A DAY)
Thursday, April 20th (B DAY)
Friday, April 21st (A DAY)
WEEK OF APRIL 24th
Monday, April 24th (B DAY)
- PSSA ELA Test 1
Tuesday, April 25th (A DAY)
- PSSA ELA Test 2
Wednesday, April 26th (B DAY)
Thursday, April 27th (A DAY)
Friday, April 28th (B DAY)
May Dates
(subject to additions/adjustments)
WEEK OF MAY 1st
Monday, May 1st (A DAY)
Tuesday, May 2nd (B DAY)
- PSSA Math Test 1
Wednesday, May 3rd (A DAY)
- PSSA Math Test 2
Thursday, May 4th (B DAY)
Friday, May 5th (A DAY)
WEEK OF MAY 8th
Monday, May 8th (B DAY)
Tuesday, May 9th (A DAY)
- PSSA Science Tests 1 & 2 (8th Grade Only)
Wednesday, May 10th (B DAY)
Thursday, May 11th (A DAY)
Friday, May 12th (B DAY)
WEEK OF MAY 15th
Monday, May 15th (A DAY)
Tuesday, May 16th - NO SCHOOL/GENERAL ELECTION DAY
Wednesday, May 17th (B DAY)
- Keystone Test Day 1
Thursday, May 18th (A DAY)
- Keystone Test Day 2
Friday, May 19th (B DAY)
WEEK OF MAY 22nd
Monday, May 22nd (A DAY)
- 6th Grade Orientation Visits - Buckingham & Cold Spring
Tuesday, May 23rd (B DAY)
- 6th Grade Orientation Visits - Bridge Valley, Linden & Warwick
Wednesday, May 24th (A DAY)
Thursday, May 25th (B DAY)
- 9th Grade Washington DC Trip
Friday, May 26th - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
WEEK OF MAY 29th
Monday, May 29th (A DAY)
Tuesday, May 30th (B DAY)
Wednesday, May 31st (A DAY)
Thursday, June 1st (B DAY)
Friday, June 2nd (A DAY)
WEEK OF JUNE 5th
Monday, June 5th (B DAY)
Tuesday, June 6th (A DAY)
Wednesday, June 7th (B DAY)
Thursday, June 8th (A DAY)
Friday, June 9th (B DAY)
WEEK OF JUNE 12th
Monday, June 12th (A DAY)
Tuesday, June 13th (B DAY)
Wednesday, June 14th (A DAY)
Thursday, June 15th (B DAY) - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - 1/2 DAY
Friday, June 9th
- Staff Professional Development Day
Tour of 20th Century - Jazz Band!
Mock Trial Preparations!
Tour of 20th Century - 1940's!
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Choir Concert
Holicong Information
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/holicong
Location: 2900 Holicong Road, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 2678932700
Twitter: @CBHolicongMS