The Gayman Gazette
"Every time we act, we send ripples into the world."
March 27, 2015
Important Dates
- April 1st - No Kindergarten - Kindergarten Conferences
- April 2nd - No Kindergarten; Early Dismissal for Grades 1-6 @ 11:55 AM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- April 3rd - 6th - No School - Spring Recess
- April 7th & 8th - No Kindergarten - Kindergarten Conferences
- April 9th - Reading Olympics Pizza Party @ 3:30 PM
- April 11th - Rescheduled Family Fun Night Ice Skating Event @ 5:00 PM
- April 13th - End of 3rd Marking Period
- April 14th - 17th - PSSA - Language Arts
- April 20th - 4th Grade to Regal Barn Cinema
- April 21st - 23rd - PSSA - Math
- April 22nd - 2nd Grade PEN Bridges Field Trip
- April 23rd - Kids Care Club Event @ 3:30 PM
2nd Grade Rocks
Gayman Students a Hit at Reading Olympics
Congratulations to all our students who participated in Reading Olympics! Here are our Stats:
Our 5 teams brought home:
1 blue ribbon
3 red ribbons
1 green ribbon
56 Gayman students participated.
675 books were read.
5 student captains led their teams.
Each team answered a minimum of 120 questions during the course of the competition.
12 Gayman staff were involved in supporting students prior to and during the competition.
Our teams received many compliments from other school leaders regarding their spirit and sportsmanship.
We are so proud of our Reading Olympians!
Our final Reading Olympic Event will be our Pizza Party after school on April 9. Details will be sent home next week and printed in next week’s Gayman Gazette.
Home & School Board Nominations
It's that time of year again...Home & School Board Nominations! There are currently three positions open: 1st Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. However, nominations can be submitted for any position. Submissions need to be made to the nominating committee, Nicole Dooley (nicoledooley@comcast.net) or Kim Cohen (kimcohen112@gmail.com) by April 9. Position descriptions can be found on the GHSA website or feel free to contact a current board member if you have any questions.
Earth Day Project
Please join the Kids Care Club and our resident gardener, fourth grade's Mr. Grace, to explore how fruits and veggies grow in the earth and to plant seeds to take home.
When: Thursday, April 23rd
Where: Library and outside in the butterfly garden
Time: Immediately after school until 5:00 PM
In honor of Earth Day the Kids Care Club will be collecting food for families and especially children in need right here in Bucks County. Please bring in your favorite non-perishable food and place in the donation box outside of the office. Donations will be accepted until April 23rd.
For complete details on the "Earth Day Project-kids feeding kids" and to sign-up click here.
Counselor's Corner
Ms. Vass, our school counselor, and Mrs. Moran, our school psychologist, have been visiting classrooms and delivering lessons designed to teach children about stress and stress-reduction techniques. Based on strong research that shows the positive effects of relaxation/meditation on school performance, attendance, behavior, attention and self-esteem, our school will be encouraging our staff and students to take time several times a week to practice stress-reducing techniques. While exercise is certainly a very effective stress-reducing method, it is not always practical in many school settings. Please ask your child about ways to avoid "popping their corks on Mondays" by using muscle relaxation, breathing and visualization techniques. Kindergarten and first grade parents, you can ask your child to demonstrate "how to sit still like a little frog". Click here for a relaxation worksheet to help your child with visualization strategies. Look for future links and recommendations on additional strategies. Please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher, Ms. Vass (svass@cbsd.org) or Mrs. Moran (bmoran@cbsd.org) for additional information.
March Boomerang Award
This year, Gayman will continue to accept nominations for the Boomerang Award, which is our way of honoring students who best demonstrate their own developmental assets. What are Developmental Assets? Students possessing a combination of “40 Assets” are typically most successful in school and in life. These assets have the power to influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults. For a complete listing of the 40 Developmental Assets and the Nomination form please click on the link below:
http://www.cb-cares.org/assetsinaction-schools.cfm#boomerang
March #28. Integrity. Young person acts on his/her convictions and stands up for his/her beliefs. Young person talks openly about what he/she believes in and values: they "talk the talk and walk the walk." Boomerang nominations may be emailed to Suzanne Vass at svass@cbsd.org, or printed out and sent into the office.
CB Cares Backpack Newsflash
CB Cares Educational Foundation, in partnership with Doylestown Hospital, the Central Bucks School District, local businesses, and the community, is dedicated to enriching the experience of students through learning grants and 40 Assets-based programs which promote responsible and resilient youth.
For the March issue of the Backpack Newsflash please click here.
Important PSSA Information
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has established the following time line for PSSA testing:
- PSSA English Language Arts: April 13-17, 2015
- PSSA Mathematics: April 20-24, 2015
- PSSA Science: April 27-May 1, 2015
If a student is discovered using and/or having a cell phone or other electronic device in his/her possession during the administration of the PSSA exams you will be contacted by the school (for complete details click here).
For PSSA Parent Information and FAQs please click here.