NBMS Weekly MESSAGE

Greetings Parents and Guardians,

I hope you are well and ready for the Holidays!

This Friday is the last school day for 2024. We have encouraged students to make up missed assignments so that they do not have assignments to do over the Winter break. We encourage you to also make sure that your students’ assignments are updated. Interim reports for the 2nd marking period are posted in Home Access, so please review. The 2nd marking period ends on January 23.

Early Dismissal Day: Wednesday is an early dismissal day so students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.

NBMS Staff Holiday Brunch: Friday, December 20 is the last day before Winter break, so the parent group is planning a Holiday Brunch for the NBMS Staff. Please sign – up at this link

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAAA92FA4FC1-54046872-holiday

Student Absences: If your student is absent from school, please e- mail the excuse within 3 days upon their return to NBAttendance@casdschools.org or the days absent will be marked illegal. Also, Students are responsible for missed work. Teachers are not obligated to provide work in advance.

Kind Regards,

Dr. Eugenia Roberts, Principal

E-Mail Address: robertse@casdschools.org

Phone Number: 610-383-3745

Weekly Schedule - December 16 - December 20, 2024

Winter Break Spirit Week

Monday, December 16 - Day 1: Merry Morning Monday! Dress in your favorite Holiday PJ Pants

Wrestling vs. Chichester – Coatesville Area Senior High School Gym @ 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday, December 17 - Day 2: Character Color Wars – Grinches wear green – 6A

Santa’s wear Red – 6B, Yetis wear blue – 7th

Wednesday, December 18 - Day 3: Early Dismissal @ 11:30 a.m. (parent pick-up @ 11:20 a.m.),

Thursday, December 19 - Day 4: Bundle together Thursday! Get together for the holiday, dress like a twin with your friend or friend group!

Friday, December 20 - Day 5: Festive Friday! Dress in anything holiday themed, or in holiday colors!

Holiday Brunch Sign - up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAAA92FA4FC1-54046872-holiday

Why join the PTO? Make Your Voice Heard – Connect With Parents – Stay Informed – Share Your Ideas – Support Your Child – Be A Positive Role Model

Date: Thursday, January 2, 2024

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Place: North Brandywine Middle School (in person) and Zoom

https://casdschools-org.zoom.us/j/92641559264

Meeting ID: 926 4155 9264

We have a small but exciting and ready-to-work group of parents who have a personal stake in providing fun activities for our students. We meet the first Thursday of every month at 5:00 p.m. Parents can join our meeting via zoom or attend the meeting in person at NBMS. Our meetings are typically over at 6:00 p.m. so please plan to join us Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Parent Collaboration: If you would like to be included in the parent group correspondence/discussions prior to a mass e-mail, please send me an e-mail (robertse@casdschools.org) and the name if your student.

Documentation Required for Absence, Lateness or Early Dismissal

A) A note from a parent is required following any absences. The sending of a note, in and of itself, does not make an absence, lateness or early dismissal excusable.

B) Absences for three (3) or more consecutive days may require a physician’s excuse.

C) Parents/guardians and students should submit written excuse within three (3) school days of the absence.

D) If a written explanation is not submitted within this period, the absence becomes unlawful.

Cumulative Lawful Absences

A) After an accumulation of ten (10) days of absences in one school year, a physician’s excuse and parental conference may be requested.

School Response to Unlawful Absences

A) First Unlawful Absence: Parent/guardian is sent notice via regular mail, phone call or email of unlawful absence.

B) Second Unlawful Absence: Parent/guardian is sent second notice via regular mail, phone call or email of unlawful absence.

C) Third Unlawful Absence: Parent/guardian is sent third notice of unlawful absence by certified mail providing “official notice of child’s third illegal absence.”

Act 138 or 2016 provides that parent/guardians or persons in parental relation, having charge of any child of compulsory school age who fails to comply with the provisions of this act regarding compulsory attendance may be fined:

A) Up to three hundred dollars ($300) per offense plus court costs for the first offense • Up to five hundred dollars ($500) for the second offense

B) Up to seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) for a third and any subsequent offenses • Or be sentenced to complete a parenting education program

'C) And in default of payment of such fines, costs, or completion of the parent education program by the person so offending shall be sentenced to the county jail for not exceeding three (3) days.

The CASD will continue to use the Bus Status App to notify parents/guardians and schools of delayed buses.

Please click the attachment for directions to download the app.

As we continue to embrace technology as an integral part of our educational environment, we want to ensure that your child’s school-issued device is well-protected. To this end, in leu of our previous TIF, we are offering optional insurance coverage for these devices to help mitigate any potential costs associated with accidental damage, loss, or theft, outside of any warranty covered repairs.

Why Device Insurance?

School-issued devices are an important tool for learning, and while we strive to take great care of them, accidents can happen. Device insurance provides peace of mind and financial protection by covering repair or replacement costs due to unforeseen circumstances.

What computer insurance covers

A stand-alone computer insurance policy through Progressive includes coverage for perils (laptop theft, vandalism, fire damage, and more) and unexpected accidents such as:

• Water damage (including liquid spills and submersion)
• Damage from dropping or stepping on your laptop
• Power surges due to lightning

What laptop insurance doesn't cover

Laptop insurance doesn't cover everything. Some exclusions are:

• Computer viruses
• Wear and tear or corrosion
• Software issues
• Blatant neglect

All policies and claims are the sole ownership of the Parents and Guardians. Complete details and common questions can be found at the following link: https://www.progressive.com/electronic-device-insurance/computer-laptop-insurance/

Lastly, for anyone that has already paid a TIF for the 2024-2025 school year, the district will be issuing those families a full refund.

Sincerely,

CASD Office of Technology

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is excited to offer the 7th grade initiative as a free YMCA membership to all 7th grade students. The goal of the 7th grade initiative is to inspire youth to discover their passions , develop a healthy lifestyle, and gain the assets to avoid risky behaviors and success in school and also in life.

Step Up, Step Out, Make a Difference (SUSO) is an Empowerment, Self-Care, Leadership afterschool program for girls in 7th - 8th grade that Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) launched last year. This year the program is held at the Coatesville Y on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30. Every girl who is part of the program receives a free membership to the Y.

Originally, the program was for girls in 8th-12th grade. Last week the girls in the program shared shared with their director how 8th grade is one of the most difficult years and to help transition into 8th grade, it would be very impactful if the program was offered to 7th grade girls. This program is girl driven. They talked and we listened, so now the program is for girls in 7th -12th grade.

Attached is a flyer for the program with the dates.

North Brandywine Middle School

Website: www.casdschools.org/north

Location: 256 Reeceville Road, Coateille, Pa. 19320

Phone Number: 610-383-3745

E-Mail Attendance Notes: NBAttendance@casdschools.org

Dr. Eugenia Roberts, Principal. E-mail Address: robertse@casdschools.org

Ms. Kathy Kadel, Principal's Secretary. E-Mail Address: kadelk@casdschools.org

Dr. Wilson Lambert, Assistant Principal. E-Mail Address: lambertw@casdschools.org

Ms. Theresa Eller, Assistant Principal's Secretary. E-Mail Address: ellert@casdschools.org

Ms. Jaclyn Dzedzy, Guidance Counselor. E-Mail Address: dzedzyj@casdschools.org

Ms. Patty Nelms, School Nurse. E-mail Address: nelms@casdschools.org

Ms. Jennifer Lally, Technology Specialist. E-mail Address: lallyj@casdschools.org