TIGER TIMES

Dear Titus Family,

We had a fantastic assembly this week, led by Mrs. Horan, where we highlighted our first character education trait - PRIDE.

Our guest speaker was Mr. Filson who read a great book that reminded us all to be proud of who we are! I personally could not be prouder of our amazing kids and how attentive and exceptional they were as we all gathered (600+ Strong!) in our Dining Room. I share with them often that I love assemblies because it is a special time when we are ALL together as Titus Tigers.

Sidenote...A special shoutout to Mrs. Tigerroar, who flew in for a surprise visit to celebrate our students' dedication last week at our Run for Funds!

As we look ahead to the new week, please remember that Thursday is Picture Day! Forms will be sent home today (Friday), so be sure to check your child's backpack.

Thank you for your continued support of Titus. Wishing you all a memorable weekend!

Warmest wishes.

Your Proud Principal,

Mrs. Helen Sclama Zaleski

I am thrilled to share that Mr. Filson's family welcomed their newest addition this week - a little girl!

I know you join me in congratulating the Filsons Party of 6. Wishing them all health and happiness.

Mr. Filson will be back in the building next week and his weekly message will be back :)

Mrs. Sclama Zaleski

Tuesday, October 8th

• History Club @ 3:30 - Room 203
• Central Bucks School District Board Meeting @ 7:00pm - Educational Services Center

Thursday, October 10th

• Picture Day!

Monday, October 14th

• Young Rembrandts @ 3:30 - Art Room

Tuesday, October 15th

• History Club @ 3:30pm - Room 203
• Chess Wizards @ 3:30 - Library

Mark your calendars for the 2024-2025 school year picture day. Picture Day will take place on Thursday, October 10th. More information will be sent home as the date gets closer.

• Kindergarten- Avery McCarthy
• First Grade- Benny Mason
• Second Grade- Nanda Namburi
• Third Grade- Tyler Flood
• Fourth Grade- Addie Mason
• Fifth Grade- Brooklyn Cliggett
• Sixth Grade- Mason Jones

• Class - Mrs.Brennan's Fifth Grade Class
• Staff- Mrs. Ruth

Dear Titus Families,

I would like to inform you that a team of nurses will be visiting Titus Elementary on Friday, October 18, 2024, to conduct vision, height, and weight assessments for all grade levels. Please ensure that your child brings their glasses, if applicable.

Additionally, we will be conducting hearing screenings for all Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grade students, as well as new students and those receiving special instruction.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,
Jennifer L. Donovan, RN, BSN, CSN, MEd
Certified School Nurse
Titus Elementary
(267) 893-4515
jedonovan@cbsd.org

Dear Families,

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: October 21st – October 25th

Location: Titus Library

Family Event schedule and location: October 24th Trunk-or-Treat and Shop the Fair (6pm-8pm)

There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/florencedtituselemschool

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.

When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called

Share the Fair™. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books

from the Fair. Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever. Happy reading,

Mrs. Paine

Head Librarian

Titus Elementary

PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!

We are an "A" or early school, and our hours are 8:35 AM to 3:15 PM.

The morning kindergarten session hours are 8:35 AM to 11:10 AM.

The afternoon kindergarten session will run from 12:40 PM to 3:15PM.

Please be aware that the school day begins at 8:35 AM in your child(ren)'s classroom(s). If you are a car rider in the morning, it is recommended that children are dropped off no later than 8:30 AM in order to get to their classrooms for the start of the school day at 8:35 AM. If a student arrives in their classroom beyond 8:35 AM, they are considered tardy. Parents will need to come into the building to sign their child in if they arrive after 8:35 AM.

The adults supervising the car-rider drop-off line will be on duty until 8:32 AM. Students dropped off after 8:32 AM will more than likely not be able to make it to their classrooms on time for the start of the school day at 8:35 AM. Also, for safety reasons, students arriving to school prior to 8:15 AM, need to be supervised by their parent/caregiver. We ask that all students wait with their family member in the drop off line until 8:15 AM.

Congrats to Tohickon 9th grader Greidy Hernandez for winning the first round of CBSD's lock screen contest! Her original artwork will be featured on CBSD devices beginning October 7 through the rest of the month. The district now invites students to try their hand in the next round of the contest, inspired by CBSD's "Portrait of a Graduate" Effective Communicators attribute. Submissions are due Oct. 20. More details and how to submit.

At Central Bucks, our mission is to equip every student, regardless of ability or need, with academic and problem-solving skills essential for personal growth, responsible citizenship and continuous learning. In recent years, the district has been working to create a continuum of special education services and programs in all schools to ensure students with disabilities can be educated in their home schools and alongside their peers, to the maximum extent possible, rather than transported to schools or locations outside their home school. Read more on the CBSD Pupil Services homepage.

New This Year: Limits on Due Dates for Homework and Summative Tasks Near Observances

In past years, the district has notified faculty in the week or weeks prior to religious or cultural observances to ensure they are cognizant of these events when assigning schoolwork. This year, the district has shared a year-long calendar of these observances with faculty and set guidelines on when no homework or summative tasks should be due.

It has been a great start to the school year with our student device distribution! All students will receive or continue using their assigned device. Before receiving a device, families in grades 3-6, 7, and 10, as well as new students, must complete the online user agreement and pay the usage fee. The elementary student fee is $15/year, while the fee for students in grades 7 and 10 is $60, which covers three years. Prorated fees apply for new secondary students. If you need financial assistance, please visit our website for details. Thank you for your cooperation. Next steps here: https://www.cbsd.org/1to1fee

As we begin the 2024-25 school year, CBSD wishes to remind families of important information regarding attendance. Pennsylvania's school laws, like Act 138 of 2016 and the updated Act 16, outline what is required for mandatory school attendance and procedures to follow when students are absent or late. Learn more

Important Attendance Information

Families: Please review the attendance communication from the district. Click the link below!

All CBSD parents and guardians, employees, students and members of the public are invited to the district’s annual and free-to-attend Wellness Fair, to be held on Tuesday, October 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Bucks High School South (1100 Folly Road, Warrington). Featuring over 60 vendors from various sectors, including mental health professionals, behavioral health experts, and wellness providers, this complimentary event is designed to support mental health, behavioral health, and overall wellness for individuals and families. No pre-registration is required. Learn more

CBSD welcomes qualified candidates to apply for a range of full-time career opportunities with benefits. From head coaches to elementary 4th grade and Special Education teachers to a secondary school counselor to custodial staff to regular & special education assistants (and more!), there may be a perfect place for you to make a positive impact in CB. View available positions and apply now!

Titus will expect all potential volunteers to complete their paperwork for clearances prior to assuming any volunteer/chaperone role within the school. This will ensure we are in line with district and state expectations.

Who Needs Clearances: An individual who is responsible for the child's welfare or has direct contact with children. Pennsylvania law requires all persons having direct contact with school children to obtain background checks and clearances. In the best interest of the safety and security of our students, Central Bucks School District required the submission of these clearances prior to volunteering during the school year. Approved volunteers are given an identification card to be presented at the school (along with your photo ID, such as a driver's license) when volunteering. Please allow 7-10 days after you have submitted your online application for receipt of the ID card.

Additional information and steps on how to complete your clearances can be found on our district website by clicking here.

Want to know what’s new in school cafeterias this year? Discover exciting c for the new school year, helpful info for parents, Aramark's creative menu process, and a September limited time offer: the Chicken Katsu Bowl, packed with flavor and served over whole-grain rice! Click here to read the first edition of Aramark's new newsletter for CBSD families.

Create a Meal Payment Account for Your Student on MySchoolBucks

CBSD utilizes the online platform MySchoolBucks for school meal payments, making it easy to oversee a child's meal choices and maintain their account balance. It is important that an account is created for every student, regardless of whether they take part in school meals or not. You can access MySchoolBucks to view and/or set up an account for your student(s) here. To set up an account, you will need your child(ren)'s student identification number(s), which can be found in the Parent Portal.

Do you want to know what's cooking in our October newsletter? Our Cheesy Chorizo Enchilada Bake is coming to the school cafeteria October 14-18. Discover how we use delicious local produce in Central Bucks schools, find useful information for parents, and fun facts. Click here to read the full newsletter.

The application for free and reduced meal pricing for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Breakfast is available at no charge to students, and lunch costs vary depending on grade level. Your child(ren) may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. Learn more and apply by visiting the full informational webpage on CBSD.org here.

• Learn more about programs and opportunities that are offered in our CB Community.

• Find information from local non-profit organizations for parents and students.

• Quickly locate weblinks to many community organizations.

Click on the graphic below to be directed to the District Flyer Folder will all this information and more!

Proud Principal

Helen Sclama Zaleski

Email: hzaleski@cbsd.org
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/titus
Location: 2333 Lower Barness Road, Warrington, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tituscbsd
Twitter: @TitusElemSch