Gayman Gazette

MAY:

• Monday-Tuesday, May 1st and 2nd: PSSA Math (Grades 3-6)
  
• Tuesday, May 2nd @ 7:45AM: Band Rehearsal
• Wednesday-Thursday, May 3rd and 4th: PSSA Science (Grade 4)
• Wednesday, May 3rd @ 3:30PM: iRun for Life Training
• Wednesday, May 3rd: PEN Mock Trial at the Bucks County Courthouse
• Thursday, May 4th @ 7:45AM: 5th & 6th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal
• Thursday, May 4th: 2nd GR Field Trip to Lost River Caverns
• Wednesday-Thursday, May 3rd and 4th: PSSA Science (Grade 4th)
• Friday, May 5th: Mustang Muse Submission Due (extended deadline)
• Monday, May 8th - Friday, May 12th: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
• Monday, May 8th - Friday May 12th: STAR Assessment
• Monday, May 8th: 4th Grade PEN Invention Convention
• Tuesday, May 9th @ 7:45AM: Band Rehearsal
• Tuesday, May 9th: Author Visit with Aaron Steinke
• Wednesday, May 10th @ 8:00AM: Student Council Meeting
• Wednesday, May 10th @ 3:30PM: iRun for Life Training
• Thursday, May 11th @ 7:45AM: 5th & 6th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal
• Thursday, May 11th: 6th GR MBIT Virtual Introduction
• Friday, May 12th: 5th GR Field Trip to Washington Crossing
• Monday, May 15th: 1st GR Field Trip to Elmwood Park Zoo
• Tuesday, May 16th: CBSD Closed - Offices Open (Primary Election)
• Wednesday, May 17th: iRun for Life Training
• Thursday, May 18th @ 7:45AM: Band & 5th/6th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal
• Thursday, May 18th @ 7:00PM: Spring Band, Choir, & Orchestra Concert
• Friday, May 19th: 6th GR Field Trip to Clean Streams
• Monday, May 22nd: 6th GR Trip to MBIT (In-Person Visit)
• Monday, May 22nd @ 6:00PM: 2nd GR Spotlight on the Arts Concert
• Monday, May 22nd @ 6:45PM: 4th GR Spotlight on the Arts Concert
• Tuesday, May 23rd: 5th GR Field Trip to Iron Pigs Baseball Game
• Tuesday, May 23rd: 6th GR Trip to Tohickon Middle School
• Tuesday, May 23rd @ 6:00PM: GHSA General Membership Board Meeting
• Wednesday, May 24th: Student Council Adopt-A-Road
• Thursday, May 25th: Field Day!
• Friday, May 26th: No School for Students/Teacher In-Service
• Monday, May 29th: CBSD Closed - District Holiday (Memorial Day)
• Tuesday, May 30th: Town Hall with Ms. Hendrickson (Theme: Cooperation)

JUNE:

• Thursday, June 1st: 6th GR Field Trip to Urban Air
• Friday, June 2nd: Field Day (Rain Date)
• Friday, June 2nd @ 6:00PM: GHSA End of the Year Picnic
• Wednesday, June 7th: Student Council End of the Year Pizza Party
• Wednesday, June 7th @ 2:30PM: GHSA Volunteer Thank You Celebration
• Thursday, June 8th @ 2:30PM: 3rd Trimester Mustang of the Day Ceremony
• Monday, June 12th: Gayman Awards Ceremony
• Tuesday, June 13th: Senior Walk @ Gayman for CB East/CB West Students
• Tuesday, June 13th @ 7:00PM: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
• Wednesday, June 14th @ 9:00AM: 23-24 Move Up Day
• Thursday, June 15th @ 11:15AM: 6th Grade Clap Off
• Thursday, June 15th @ 11:55AM: Last Day for Students/ Early Dismissal

Every day one Gayman staff member selects one student to be our "Mustang of the Day"! Students are selected for demonstrating one of the "Gayman 5" character traits: respect, responsibility, kindness, perseverance, and cooperation.

Congratulations to...Greyson Meyers, Evelyn Thomas, Lalya Dight, Thomas Staker, James Staker, and Chase Iurato!

The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) provides all students with timely and targeted instruction based upon the results of various assessment tools in reading and mathematics.

The Star Assessments by Renaissance are completed by students electronically in class three times a year. The spring assessment window is May 8th-12th.

The deadline for submissions for this spring's The Mustang Muse has been extended until THIS FRIDAY, May 5th! If you haven't sent in your artwork or writing, now is the time to do it! Use the manila envelopes in your classroom, or send a scanned copy or file to GaymanMustangMuse@gmail.com. Be sure to include your name and grade, too! Thanks so much to everyone who already submitted. We can't wait to publish your brilliant creativity!

We can't wait to shower our Teachers & Staff with appreciation during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week from May 8th to May 12th. Thank you to everyone who signed up to donate an item for breakfast, snack, or Lunch. All donation spots have been filled. THANK YOU!

Thank you to all of the Homeroom Parents, TAW Committee Members, and Volunteers who are decorating a door for a teacher or staff member. Remember that door decorations are to be hung this Friday, May 5th at 4pm or after.

If you still need paper to cover your door, paper can be picked up from Caryn Childs: carynq0094@gmail.com.

If you have any questions about Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week please reach out to Ashlynne Gerstberger: ashlynne_s@yahoo.com.

The following have been nominated for the Executive Board positions:

• President - Jennifer Davis
• VP of Community (formerly 1st VP) - Ali Farrell
• VP of School Enrichment (formerly 2nd VP)- Kim Gauthier
• VP of Communications (formerly Secretary) - Megan Monforte
• VP of Finance (formerly Treasurer) - Tracy Davison
• VP of Fundraising (formerly Assistant Treasurer) - Steve Dinardo

All candidate statements can be viewed on this page: Home & School / 2023-2024 Elections.

The current Executive Board reviewed the current Home & School ByLaws and have proposed a few changes to more accurately reflect the roles and responsibilities. These changes will be voted on and finalized at the May 23rd General Meeting. To review these changes prior to the meeting please click HERE!

The GHSA is excited to host the End of the Year Family Picnic!

The picnic will be on Friday, June 2nd from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on the Gayman Playground. This event will be free for families! Please RSVP HERE!

Click here for the CBSD New Student Registration page including necessary documents to gather in order to register your kindergarten students.

Once your child is registered, then tell us about your son/daughter! We invite you to complete our Kindergarten Welcome Survey found on our New Families Resources Page.

NOTE: Requests for morning or afternoon kindergarten are determined on a first come - first serve basis. Priority is also given to a request with a documented need by the parents' employers.

All absences may be entered through the Parent Portal. Click here for more information, including directions on how to upload a student absence: Managing Student Attendance.

For important and specific information regarding the attendance procedures and policies set forth by state code, please click here: Parent handbook (cbsd.org) (Pages 8-9)

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Website: https://www.cbsd.org/gayman
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