TIGER TIMES

Dear Titus Families,

Happy New Year!

Our first days back have been full of energy, smiles, and enthusiasm, and I was so happy to see our Tigers back in action. It’s shaping up to be an incredible year ahead, with so many great things in store for our school community.

One of the driving forces behind our success is our amazing Home and School Association (HSA), a vibrant group that works tirelessly to create lasting memories for our students and families. The HSA board has been doing fantastic work but would love to see more parents get involved to assist with event planning and coordination.

If you have a few hours to spare, your involvement can make a big difference in making our school community stronger and more connected. If you’re interested in volunteering or learning more, please reach out to our wonderful HSA President, Mrs. Elianne Crossland, at titushsapresident@gmail.com. Thank you for your support and consideration!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead. Here’s to another year of success, growth, and joy for our Tigers!

Your Proud Principal

Mrs. Helen Sclama Zaleski

Hi Titus Community –

Happy New Year! Although it was not a full week (snow day on Monday). It felt like one! It was so nice to see everyone get back in the swing of things. Our students picked up right where we left off. I look forward to seeing the growth of our Titus Tigers here in the new year.

Everyone was excited to wear their EAGLES green today. These 4th grade boys were ready to go! Have a great weekend everyone and GO BIRDS!!!!!

Your Proud Assistant Principal,

Mr. Dave Filson

Monday, January 13th- Day 1

• Math4Girls @ 3:30-4:30pm

Tuesday, January 14th- Day 2

• Band @ 7:40am

Wednesday, January 15th- Day 3

• Chorus @ 7:45am
• Dine and Donate at Chipotle for Titus 5-7pm

Thursday, January 16th- Day 4

• All District Music Concert for 6th Grade
• Tamanend Middle School (During School Day)

Friday, January 17th- Day 5

• Orchestra Rehearsal @ 7:40am
• Paws for Pride Assembly @ 10am

Monday, January 20th

• CBSD Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Wednesday, January 22nd- Day 2

• Band @ 7:40am

Thursday, January 23rd- Day 3

• Chorus @ 7:45am

Friday, January 24th- Day 5

• Orchestra @ 7:40am

• Kindergarten- Matthew Catinac Tzaquitzal
• First Grade- Vienna Ding
• Second Grade- Chris DeLara
• Third Grade- Alina Dolan
• Fourth Grade- Alexander Rubinacci
• Fifth Grade- Lillie Montico
• Sixth Grade- Mia Messina

• Staff- Mr. Hurle
• Class- Miss. Mahar's Second Grade Class

Congratulations and Well Done!

Does your 5th or 6th grader enjoy learning about the people, places, and events of the past? Then, they might enjoy being a member of the after-school history club. We learn facts, make things, and play games. This session, participants can also read or present to a primary class if they choose.

Winter session meetings will be on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 PM: February 4th- March 4th.

Space is limited, so there is a lottery to get in the club. We welcome returning and new members as the winter session has different topics than the fall. To enter your child’s name in the lottery, click the link below by January 23rd. You will be notified of your child’s status by the end of January. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Schorpp (teacher and club mentor). hniemeyerschorpp@cbsd.org

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.

Hi Titus Families!

We hope you enjoyed a much needed break and that you had the opportunity to spend time with loved ones. As 2024 comes to a close, the HSA is already gearing up for a fun-filled 2025.

We are looking for help with two events coming up at the beginning of the new year. The HSA needs a parent (preferably 2) to chair the K-3 dance this year. The parent coordinating the 4-6 dance has offered to help with the initial planning, but she cannot run both events. Without parent volunteers to chair this event, a K-3 dance will not be held.

We are also in need of parents to help on the 2025 Bingo Committee. This is a great event, but it cannot run without the help of our Titus parents.

If you are interested in helping with either of these events, please email titushsapresident@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Titus HSA

Winter Is Coming: A Reminder About Procedures in Case of School Schedule Change

With the official first day of winter on Dec. 21, CBSD families are reminded of district procedures should winter weather impact the school day schedule. You can find all related information on this webpage. If school buildings need to close or operate on a modified schedule due to present or pending weather conditions or any other emergency, the district will endeavor to communicate the schedule change to families as soon as possible. Please note that this year, CBSD will be utilizing Flexible Instructional Days (FIDs) should school need to close after the first use of a traditional snow day. You can learn more about the procedures for FIDs here.

Many students across the district currently have negative balances in their lunch accounts. We ask all parents and guardians to please check their MySchoolBucks account to view their balance and, if negative, to please make a payment. Even if you pack a lunch for your child(ren), they still may be purchasing cafeteria items.

To make a payment: Log in to MySchoolBucks and click MAKE A PAYMENT. Click CAFETERIA MEAL PAYMENT. Select or enter a payment amount. Click ADD TO BASKET. Click CHECK OUT NOW to complete the payment process.

For complete instructions on how to use your MySchoolBucks account, go to http://learnmyschoolbucks.com/Parent. You can also use MSB to monitor what your student is purchasing for breakfast and lunch and check your child(ren)'s account balance(s). If you have questions or concerns related to your child(ren)’s account(s), please call the Aramark Food Services office at 267-893-5758.

All CBSD community members are invited to town hall meetings where members of district administration will share information and gather feedback regarding the future of Doyle, Kutz and Linden Elementary schools, with the goal of the School Board deciding on a plan to address the capital needs at these schools in May 2025. The town halls will take place on Jan. 30 at CB West; Feb. 27 at CB East; and March 27 at CB South, all beginning at 7 p.m. Learn more and submit comments or questions.

Congrats to Holicong 8th grader Sulan Shi for winning the January round of CBSD's lock screen contest! Her original artwork inspired by the "Critical Thinkers" attribute of CBSD's Portrait of a Graduate will be featured on district devices throughout January. Students can now try their hand in the next round of the contest, inspired the "Balanced Individuals" attribute. Submissions are due Jan. 20. View more details and a video highlighting the Balanced Individuals attribute.

The CBSD instructional calendar for the 2025-26 school year was approved by the Board at its monthly meeting on Dec. 2. View the calendar

As a result of adjustments to the 2024-25 school calendar that added two half-days to the end of the school year (June 11 and June 12), CBSD kindergartners who attend the AM session this school year will have their last day of school on Wednesday, June 11 in the AM and there will be no PM session. Kindergartners who attend the PM session will attend in the AM on Thursday, June 12 and their last day of school will be Friday, June 13 in the AM.

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.

Families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD in 2025-26 are now able to register online. Families of students in any grade who will be new to CBSD in the 2025-26 school year are also able to register. Learn more about registration here and start a new registration application here.

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.

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

How the CB Education Foundation Supports Students

The Central Bucks Education Foundation is a local non-profit whose mission is to enrich the experience of CB students and teachers by funding innovative educational opportunities, grants, and scholarships. As a non-profit, CBEF relies on donations from community members. With generous donations, big and small, CBEF strives to make a difference in every student's education. To learn more about the foundation and how you can support its efforts, visit CBEF's website.

As we approach the end of the year, the Central Bucks School District Education Foundation invites you to consider making a tax-deductible investment in education. Right now, teachers from schools across the district are submitting grants for programs that directly enhance the learning experiences of your children. Your generous donation will help make this a reality. Every contribution, big or small, helps CBSD educators invest in innovative classroom projects and resources. You can choose to make a gift in honor of a special teacher or student, and we will share that acknowledgement with them. To donate, visit https://cbeducationfoundation.org and email Jackie@cbeducationfoundation.org with any questions.

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.

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!

CBSD welcomes qualified candidates to apply for a range of full-time career opportunities with benefits. From head and assistant coaches to a middle school Special Education teacher to a high school Biology teacher to a secondary school counselor to staff nurses to 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.

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!

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