The Pine Run Post

Next Week:

• Monday, October 28th: Specials Day 4, Red Ribbon Week - Wear Red
• Tuesday, October 29th: Specials Day 5, Chorus Rehearsal, Sixth Grade Ropes Course, Young Rembrandts, Red Ribbon Week - wear team jerseys
• Wednesday, October 30th: Specials Day 1, Sixth Grade Ropes Course (Parents pick up at Elbow Lane at 3PM), Chess Club, Red Ribbon Week - Wear sweats (comfy cozy)
• Thursday, October 31st: Specials Day 2, Halloween Parade 9:15AM, Early Dismissal 11:55AM, PM Kindergarten attends in the AM (No AM Kindergarten), Red Ribbon Week - wear Halloween costume
• Friday, November 1st: No School - Offices Open - Diwali

Upcoming Dates:

• Monday, November 4th: Specials Day 3, Picture Retake Day
• Tuesday, November 5th: No School for Students - Election Day, Teacher PD Day
• Wednesday, November 6th: Specials Day 4
• Thursday, November 7th: Specials Day 5, Chorus Rehearsal before school, STE(A)M Night at CB East 6:30 - 8:30PM
• Friday, November 8th: Specials Day 1, End of 1st Marking Period (Early Dismissal for Grades 7-12)

We are looking forward to celebrating Halloween on Thursday, October 31st. Our Halloween Parade will begin promptly at 9:15AM! Please plan on arriving early and parking in the Giant parking lot, adjacent to our walking path. We are asking parents to line up on the perimeter of our black top playground, please do not park on the playground blacktop or the access path. Visitors for the parade can go directly to the blacktop to await the parade. For safety purposes, adults in costumes should not be masked.

The Halloween parade is weather dependent, if inclement weather occurs, we will hold classroom celebrations only. Classroom celebrations will occur after the Halloween Parade.

Just a friendly reminder that all Halloween costumes should be school appropriate. Any costume weapons and/or scary makeup should be reserved for Halloween night at home. Students can wear costumes to school (if able), since our parade is first thing in the morning!

Upcoming Dates:

• Friday, October 25th: Halloween Bowling Party - Sign Up Here
• Sunday, November 3rd: Super Sitter Course: Pine Run HSA: Super Sitters Babysitting and First Aid Course (signupgenius.com)
  Wednesday, November 6th: Sky Zone Night - see below
• Now - Friday, November 8th: Tabora Farms Pie Sales - Click Here

HSA Calendar and Sign-Ups:

• Click HERE to view the HSA calendar with links for signups! September-December available. Please check back often for updates sign ups/events

Part of our mission as a district is to provide students with skills essential for personal development. Students thrive in environments where they feel a sense of belonging and connectedness.

To help us better understand students’ perceptions of acceptance, respect and support in their schools, CBSD will administer the Psychological Sense of School Membership (PSSM) belonging survey to students in grades 5 through 12 during their class periods from Monday, Oct. 28 to Wednesday, Nov. 6.

The survey, which has been used nationally and internationally since 1993, consists of 18 questions and takes about 15 minutes to complete. The results will help us develop and/or expand programs and initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive school culture, further ensuring that all students feel valued and supported. All employees will also have the option to take the survey. Following the administration of the survey, district-wide data will be shared as well as division-wide data (i.e., elementary schools, middle schools, high schools). Building-specific data will be used among our Leadership Team in collaboration with our building principals and staff to action plan for continually improving our students’ sense of belonging at each specific school.

Participation is voluntary and anonymous; students will be given the survey unless an opt-out from a parent/guardian is received. If you wish to opt out your child(ren), you may do so through the Parent Portal starting on Monday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. All opt-outs must be received by 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. To opt out, open the Parent Portal and select the "Documents" menu, then select the "PSSM Survey Opt-Out Form." Complete and sign the form online. Please be sure to discuss with your child(ren) that they will not participate in the survey during class. For questions regarding how to complete the form, please email parentportal@cbsd.org.

Parents and guardians are able to view the survey before the administration dates by contacting their school’s main office to arrange for a time to view the survey. For parents of younger students who will be taking the survey, we recommend you speak to your children about the survey prior to them completing it to ensure they understand it is safe to answer as honestly as possible, and that the survey helps the district make going to school the best experience for all students.

Our district is dedicated to ensuring that every student feels supported and valued. The PSSM survey helps us meet our ongoing commitment to providing an exceptional and holistic educational experience.

Thank you for your support and partnership.

Sincerely,

Alyssa Wright
Director of Pupil Services

We are looking forward to celebrating American Education Week at Pine Run from Monday, November 18th - Friday, November 22nd. For safety and security purposes we are asking parents/visitors to please RSVP ahead of the events and bring your photo ID. Each grade has pre-selected a time and activity for American Education Week, which will allow us to know who is visiting and when (for added safety and security). We kindly ask that young siblings not attend, as we would like to give you glimpse into a typically school day. Thank you!

PM Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

Sixth Grade

Interested, please complete the interest survey!

Save the Date: Free STE(A)M Activity Night for all CBSD Students, Nov. 7
Get ready for an exciting evening of Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art) and Math at CB East! All CBSD students and families are invited to a STE(A)M Activity Night on Thurs., Nov. 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. featuring a range of hands-on activities for all ages such as robotics, 3D printing, laser engraving, TV and video, and more. More details about the sessions to come. No pre-registration is required. The vent is hosted by CBSD Technology & Engineering Education and QUEST. We hope to see you there!

If you are a volunteer with a local fire company or nonprofit emergency medical service agency, CBSD wants to thank you for your service by helping reduce your property taxes as a result of a newly enacted Volunteer Service Tax Credit Program passed by the School Board in Sept. 2024. To qualify for the tax credit, volunteers must be active members of an eligible fire or emergency medical services agency and earn points based on their service. Learn more

Calling all SpongeBob fans! Kids and their parents/caregivers can join Mr. SquarePants himself and all their favorite character friends to sing, dance, play games and of course get candy on Sat., Oct. 26 from 1-3 p.m. in the CB East cafeteria. This character encounter is top notch, so wear your best costume and make sure you have your cameras ready. Your $5 donation goes entirely to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. RSVP here. (Note: Parents and caregivers are expected to please stay with their children during the event!)

A Flexible Instructional Day (FID) is designed for situations where school buildings need to close due to weather or other emergencies, but learning can still continue at home. Utilizing a FID allows us to avoid extending the school year or disrupting the instructional calendar as well as provides an opportunity for students to practice their skills and become more independent learners. Elementary and secondary students and families have certain expectations should a FID be necessary. Complete information, including an explanatory video with a translatable script, can be accessed on our FID webpage.

The Central Bucks Education Foundation is an independent nonprofit that raises funds and builds community partnerships for CBSD and its 23 schools with the mission of providing access to resources and creating opportunities that enrich the teaching and learning experience throughout the district. Due to a generous donor, CBEF is proud to offer a needs-based "Holicong Road Scholarship" of up to $50,000 annually to a current senior at CB South, CB East, or CB West who is graduating in June 2025 and plans to attend a 4-year college or university in summer or fall 2025. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student with demonstrated financial need who has a strong academic history and is actively involved in school activities or within the community. Applications are being accepted now through Jan. 15, 2025. Learn more and apply.

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