Kutz Cougar Courier Times
KUTZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S NEWSLETTER
November 13, 2020
Mask Reminder
Directory
Dates to Remember
Monday, November 9 - Sunday, November 22 - Online Book Fair (see information below)
Monday, November 16 - Picture Day for Hybrid 1 students
Monday, November 16 - Thursday, November 19 - Lil' Dom's Spirit Week H&S Fundraiser (see info below)
Monday, November 16 - Wednesday, December 16 - Kutz Holiday Gift Card Project (see information below)
Tuesday, November 17 - Elementary Program Selection Form due by 4 PM (complete only if you want to make a change)
Wednesday, November 25 - Friday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday- No school for students
Friday, December 4 - Early dismissal at 12:10 PM- End of the first trimester for elementary students
Thursday, December 10 - Toys for Tots Collection Ends
Friday, December 11 - Blood Drive from 2 to 7 PM at Doylestown Township Building (see info below)
Elementary Program Selection Form
We invite families to indicate a change in their child’s current program option by selecting their program of choice on the CBSD Elementary Selection Form on or before 4 p.m. on November 17, 2020. Please complete the form once for each child.
It is not necessary to complete the form if you do not wish to make a change to your child’s program.
Families whose children are currently participating in the hybrid program model will be placed in the traditional 5-day program (by default) unless they indicate a change to online-only on the elementary selection form.
Honoring Our Veterans
We honored our veterans in a virtual way this year! Please see the links below for our wall of honor video and the wonderful student submissions honoring our veterans!
Wall of Honor- https://www.wevideo.com/view/1918783259
Student Patriotic Poems, Essays, Songs, Artwork- https://flipgrid.com/+adelberger5062
Central Bucks School District Veterans Recognition Project
If you or someone you know graduated or worked for the Central Bucks School District and served in the United States Armed Forces, consider registering for this very special program today. The mission of the Central Bucks School District Veterans Recognition Project is to honor the military service of all CBSD alumni and employees. The project committee is made up of Central Bucks students, veteran alumni, teachers, and administrators.
Thank you for joining us in our campaign to bring history to life for our students, and to honor all those who served in our CB community. Please visit the program website at https://www.cbsd.org/veterans.
Virtual Scholastic Book Fair
Dear Kutz families,
The Scholastic Book Fair is here! Support our school by shopping The Scholastic Store Online for an expanded selection of more than 6,000 items including exclusives, new releases, value packs, and more. All orders ship home and book-only orders over $25 ship free. Every purchase benefits our school library and helps develop a love of reading. If you would like to browse titles to order for your child to read at home, please visit our online fair with this link:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/kutz-elementary
As always thank you for supporting our school!
Sincerely,
The Book Fair Committee
Kutz Holiday Gift Card Project
Toys for Tots
Kutz Elementary School is a Toys for Tots collection site. Please look for the bins in our main entrance vestibule and in the bus hallway. The collection ends December 12, 2020. Your donations are greatly appreciated! Thank you!
CB Cares Boomerang- November Asset
For November CB Cares is looking to celebrate an asset we can all relate to. I am sure you all know students who are motivated to do well in school, which is great because that is November’s Asset.
Please nominate you high achievers for this month’s Boomerang award by emailing Michele Putnam (mputnam@cbsd.org) their names and a little blurb about how they champion this asset by Monday, November 23rd.
Counselor's Corner- November
Kutz Home and School Information
Updated Travel Request Form and Policy
Here is the new family travel request form to act as a reminder to families when returning from a state or country on the commonwealth’s travel advisory list: https://www.cbsd.org/cms/lib/PA01916442/Centricity/Domain/386/CB328_familytravel_writable_PDF_Oct%202020.pdf
PLEASE NOTE: Per the guidelines listed in the district’s health and safety plan, students returning from states/countries listed on the commonwealth’s "COVID-19 Information for Travelers" web page may not attend school in-person or participate in school-sponsored activities in person for 14 days from the date on which they return from travel. (Students will participate in classes online during this time period.) School administrators reserve the right to enforce this procedure in the event that students return in-person in violation of this directive.
Technology Information
Students are to bring their fully charged laptop or iPad to and from school each day. Please make sure that students are charging their devices at night in order to bring to school the next day. Students who did not receive a device bag will receive one in the coming weeks.
Some families have been asking about purchasing additional items such as pens, pen tips, chargers, and bags. These items are available through My Payments Plus. You are welcome to purchase the item, print the receipt and then, complete a Help Desk Ticket to arrange a pick up time at school.
Click here for more information about this process: Technology Accessories.
Attendance Expectations
Children are expected to attend all elements of the school day in whatever mode you selected, unless they have an excused absence (i.e. illness, appointment). It is important to understand that attendance is mandatory for all students per the compulsory attendance laws of Pennsylvania. Attendance will be taken each school day. Students that are not in class or not logged on at the start of class will be marked absent or tardy if they arrive late to their physical or virtual class.
If your child will not be able to attend school, in person or virtually, or needs to miss part of the day for an appointment, parents need to email kpirrone@cbsd.org. Email is strongly preferred but if you are unable to email the school, please call the school attendance line at 267-893-3900.
Online and hybrid students need to be present and actively participating in their learning. Having the camera on and being visible to the teacher allows the teacher to note their attendance as present. Students who turn off their camera for extended periods of time and are not engaging in the lesson, or leave the class early will be marked absent.
News from the Nurse
FLU SEASON
I want to remind everyone that flu season is just around the corner. I am asking that families consider getting a flu vaccine. We want to keep everyone as healthy as possible this year. Some of the symptoms for flu and COVID are the same and we do not want anyone to have to take extra steps in order to return to in person instruction. Children are typically out of school for a week with the flu. Please ask your doctor if you have concerns about getting the vaccine. Putting a reminder on your phone or calendar is a good way to remember to prioritize your health.
SEASONAL ALLERGIES
We are hearing from some parents that their children have seasonal allergy symptoms. In an effort to keep from having symptoms on the COVID Daily Checklist, please consider keeping their allergies under control by giving daily allergy medication. If you have concerns about this please consult your child's pediatrician about other options.
Please refer to the COVID - 19 Allergies vs. Flu Spreadsheet below.
Stay well,
Jennifer L. Donovan RN, BSN, CSN Certified School Nurse
Titus Elementary (T,W,F) Phone (267) 893-4515 Fax (267) 893-5814
Kutz Elementary (M,Th) Phone (267) 893-3915 Fax (267) 893-5810
District/Community Information
District Health and Safety Plan
Kutz Information
Daily School Hours
Effective 9/30/2020
Elementary School B (Kutz)
- Grades 1-6: 8:50 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- AM Kindergarten: 8:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
- PM Kindergarten: 12:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
DAILY SCHEDULE – ONLINE-ONLY
The daily schedule for ALL CBSD elementary schools (A/B/C schools) will be as follows. This schedule is in effect only for those students enrolled in the online-only program model. (This schedule is similar to the “Virtual Learning Schedules” distributed to families on Friday, September 11.)
- Grades 1-6: 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Student Directory 2019-2020
Kutz Student/Parent Handbook
Below is the Kutz Parent and Student Handbook. This handbook provides a comprehensive summary of school and district policies and programs for students and their families. We hope you will find this to be a valuable resource.
*We are in the process of updating the handbook for the 2020-2021 school year. This will be shared soon.
"Free" Money for KUTZ !!!
At no extra cost to you, you can help us raise money while you shop!
Please take a few minutes to review the below options and sign up, so Kutz will get the maximum benefit from each company's donations! Ask your neighbors and family members to sign up too!
How Can I Contribute?
Collect Boxtops!
Collect box tops throughout the year, and your teacher will let you know when to send them in for the classes to compete for prizes. Or drop them in the Box Top box in the hallway at Kutz any time!
Shop with Amazon Smile!
Turn your Amazon purchases into donations to Kutz by using Amazon Smile! Amzon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to Kutz!
Shop at GIANT
The more you shop the more money Kutz makes. Please follow the directions attached to register your GIANT card and start benefitting Kutz TODAY!
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About Kutz
Perseverance, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility
Website: www.cbsd.org/Kutz
Location: Kutz Elementary School, Turk Road, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-3900
Twitter: @CBKutzElem