May 1 & 2 - Science PSSA Testing

May 2 -

Richman's Fundraiser

Armstrong v. Franklin @ Trenton Thunder

May 9 - Choir Concert

May 14 - Band Concert

May 20 - 24 - Camp Adahy

May 27 - Memorial Day (No School)

May 29 - Music Trip

May 31 - Black and Gold Day

Our recently approved comprehensive plan outlines our reflections on the past and goals for the future!

Students from Armstrong and Franklin visited Bucks County Community College's Bristol campus to learn about career pathways in various trades! Read about it below!

If you didn't make it to the Art Show, here's a look at some of the pieces our talented artists submitted!

Armstrong's Rockin' Readers earned the Second Prize ribbon at the Reading Olympics competition.

Thank you to Mrs. Fox, Mr. Marlow, Armstrong students, and everyone else involved in the planning and hosting of the ribbon cutting!

Our lab is officially open and our staff and students love it!

Thank you to the volunteers - the staff, students, and community - for making this event a success! We hope families from throughout the district had an enjoyable night of activities and bonding.

Mrs. Levan's students created replicas of famous structures.

Can you spot them?

Congratulations to the Students of the Month for March!

Visit Richman's at 6935 Bristol-Emilie Road from 5 - 9 p.m. on May 2nd to support our ROCKS program!

Remember to mention Armstrong when ordering!

On May 15th, Mr. Marlow and the What's So Cool About Manufacturing team will attend the Best of PA awards ceremony in Harrisburg! This is an exciting opportunity for them, so be sure to share well-wishes in passing or on social media.

On May 2nd, join Armstrong, Franklin, and Truman for a full night of baseball!

Armstrong vs. Franklin at 3PM

Truman vs. Neshaminy at 7PM

On Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, BTSD music students will perform at the Trenton Thunder game.

Tickets are $12 and shirts are $13. Use the order form below.

The person who sells the most items will throw the first pitch!

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The following links provide information and resources for you to explore!

2024 Seasonal Spray Park Attendant

(multiple openings available)

Bristol Township Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for seasonal employment for a Spray Park Attendant from May to September 2024. Applications can be downloaded by clicking here. This seasonal position is responsible for maintaining water features, cleaning filters, monitoring and adjusting water chemistry and various tasks involving the upkeep of the water park and pump house. Applicants should have knowledge of day-to-day operations maintaining a pool along with prior pool and chemical experience.

Attendants needed for evening shifts on weekdays from 4pm to 8pm and weekend shifts from 9am to 8pm for full hours opening of spray park.

The rate of pay is $17.00 per hour.

Please submit all applications to Brian Morris, Parks and Recreation Director, 2501 Bath Rd Bristol, PA 19007 or by e-mail: bmorris@bristoltownship.org.

Ph.: 267-812-2933

Examples of Duties

Qualifications

Join Children First and other advocates for school funding in Bucks County at the virtual session on May 7th. Click the following image to register for this free, informative session.

This group is a great resource for families responsible for raising children of loved ones. Dinner and childcare is provided, but you must register in order for them to plan for your attendance.

The Lenape Valley Foundation is offering a Free Caregiver Workshop Series.

These sessions will provide Practical Behavioral Health Strategies Children and Families.

There will be three separate sessions that focus on a particular age group (3-5 years old, 6-12 years old and AGES 13+ years old).

The sessions are free and being held a Lenape Valley Foundation in Doylestown.

The local Bucks County Free Library branches are full of events this month, from Harry Potter themed activities to Real Estate 101! Click the links for more information!

Levittown

7311 New Falls Rd, Levittown, PA

May Events - Levittown

Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library

680 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA

May Events - Grundy Memorial

The YMCA After School Program for 6th graders runs Monday through Thursday.

Some of the clubs offered include Sewing, Cooking, Art and Gym Games. Free snacks are provided!

The following flyer includes a link for registration.

If you have any questions, email Mrs. Hayden or Mrs. Slenker.

Students entering 7th grade next school year (2024-2025 school year) are required to have both Tdap and MCV4 vaccines completed by September 9, 2024 in order to avoid being excluded from school.

If your student has not already received these vaccines, please make arrangements with your healthcare provider to have these vaccines completed.

If you do not have health insurance, please contact the Bucks County Department of Health at 267-580-3510 to schedule an appointment to have these vaccines completed, at no cost to you.

If you have any questions, please contact Armstrong Middle School's school nurse, Stacy Rose, via phone at 267-599-2262 or via email at Stacy.Rose@Bristoltwpsd.org

If you receive a referral form after any school screening or examination, it means that further evaluation by a professional health care provider is recommended. The referral form is to be completed by your private health care provider/eye specialist and returned to the school nurse as soon as possible.

Medical Assistance/Health insurance for low-income families and children with disabilities

Medical Assistance (Medicaid) is a public health insurance program that covers children with disabilities as well as families who experience low-income.

Applying for Medical Assistance can be an intimidating task. To help ease this burden, the Buck County Intermediate Unit would like to assist parents/guardians in completing and submitting your child’s application for Medical Assistance.

If you would like further help with completing the paper Medical Assistance application (linked below), you are encouraged to contact Diane Sheehan, at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit. She can be reached via phone at 1-800-770-4822 Extension 1293 or via email at DSheehan@BucksIU.org

Medical Assistance Letter from the Bucks County IU

Medical Assistance Application (English)

Medical Assistance Application (Spanish)

Private Physical form

BTSD Physical letter and form

Medication Administration while at school

BTSD Medication Dispensing Policy & Medication Dispensing Form

Private Dental form

BTSD Private Dentist Letter & Dental Form

Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- CHIP information in English
- CHIP information in Spanish

BTSD Health and Safety Plan

- 2022 ESSER Health & Safety Plan 6-29

Help support the Armstrong News Network and the athletic programs at our school and save money at the same time! Students must bring payment for their card(s) to Ms. Feeley in B-3 once the following order form has been completed.

No money or checks should be given to ANY other staff member or left in a mailbox.

Cell phones are NOT permitted at Armstrong. Cell phones will be confiscated if they are seen. If you would like to contact your child during the day, please call the school.

Confiscated cell phones will only be returned to a parent/guardian and between the hours of:

7:45am to 9:00am

2:00pm to 3:30 pm.

No exceptions will be made.

Please direct all attendance notes to Ms. Capriotti. The notes can be sent in with your child or emailed to Ms. Capriotti at kelly.capriotti@bristoltwpsd.org.

A parent/guardian may excuse the first 10 absences each school year. Any student absence after 10 days must be accompanied with a medical note. Anything else is considered unexcused.

Email:

jeana.sabatini-gilbert@bristoltwpsd.org

ruth.geisel@bristoltwpsd.org

Website: https://armstrong.bristoltwpsd.org/
Location: Neil A. Armstong Middle School, Wistar Road, Fairless Hills, PA, USA
Phone: (267) 599-2270

Fax: (215) 945-1664
Facebook: facebook.com/bristoltownshipschooldistrict