Hello Tohickon Community,

Below you will see photographic evidence of the amazing activities taking place at Tohickon, and some of the amazing people that help to make Tohickon such a special place.

Who do you call upon when you need advice, an advocate, or assistance? Who do your kids go to when they are struggling emotionally, academically, or socially? The answer is our Student Services Department! I don't know what we'd do without the stability that Mr. Stryker and Mrs. Schute have provided us with for so many years. We are also lucky to have Mrs. Penglase (secretary), Mrs. Wolfinger (social worker), and Mr. Everhart (psychologist) to round out our team. This week was Guidance Counselor Appreciation Week. If you have ever relied on their assistance, as I do on a daily basis, give them a shout-out to thank them for all they do!

Next week will be a little crazy with a few special schedules. All classes will remain around their typical length, but there will be no I&E on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. We will be visited by author, Mike Sielski, for assemblies on Tuesday (see below for book order forms). Weather permitting, on Wednesday, we will be administering our Math Mid-Terms. Thursday we will be having a Pep-Rally to start off our long weekend! (Reminder- Students are off Friday, 2/14, and Monday, 2/17)

With a little bit of luck, this coming Monday (2/10) will be filled with happiness and a little extra luggage on the way home from New Orleans. That's right... The Lombardi Trophy! Wouldn't that be nice? This morning, we kicked things off with the Tohickon Pep Band playing the Eagles fight song as students entered. Beads were given out to all students because everyone is an Eagles fan today! (Yes, I chased a few reluctant Giants fans down the hallway...) The spirit will continue through a wing-eating contest during I&E and Philly-themed lunches! I sure hope those pictures make it into next week's newsletter.

Have a great weekend everyone. Stay safe and GO BIRDS!!!

Sincerely,

Kyle Dudley

Principal

Tohickon Middle School

February

Tuesday, February 11th - Mike Sielski - Author Visit (2 Assemblies)

Tuesday, February 11th - Last day to purchase Yearbook at discounted price

Friday, February 14th - No School - Teacher In - Service

Monday, February 17th - No School - President's Day

Thursday, February 20th - Parent Council Meeting 9AM

Below are the dates currently scheduled for PSSA Administration. The Math assessments will be administered with paper/pencil assessments. The ELA and Science assessments will be administered online.

• ELA - April 23, 24, 25
• MATH- April 29, 30
• SCIENCE- May 1

The Tohickon Band plays "Fly Eagles, Fly" and teachers greet students with spirit as they enter on Friday morning!

Tohickon loves our Veterans and we have several working on our staff! There is no greater advocate for them than our own Dr. Fash. Dr. Fash was recently nominated and received an award for his support of servicemen and women of the United States Armed Forces. The award was provided to him by a Major General, representing the Department of Defense, for Dr. Fash's "Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve." He was presented the award on Wednesday. Congratulations, Dr. Fash!

Tohickon Athletics

Registration is now open for all 7th and 8th graders interested in participating in spring sports at Tohickon! Sports available this spring are:

Girls: Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field

Boys: Baseball, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track & Field

Registration deadline is March 21. Parents register online through Big Teams. Complete registration directions can be found at Getting Started Help Guide: Parents - Create Your Student Account and Complete Forms. Reach out Athletic Director Ken Hall with any questions. khall@cbsd.org

Some team sizes are limited. If the number of athletes signed up for a sport is greater than the team can accommodate, there will be tryouts for that team. The coaches will send out information closer to the start date.

Starting Dates for Each Sport:

March 24 – Girls Soccer, Softball, Baseball

March 31– Track & Field, Boys Tennis

April 8 – Boys and Girls Lacrosse

CB East

Athletics website: https://cbeathletics.com/

East Athletic Director: Scott Lisher slisher@cbsd.org

CB West

Athletics website: https://cbwathletics.com/

West Athletic Director: Henry Hunt hehunt@cbsd.org

If you have any questions, please contact the high school athletic directors.

Capture the memories of this school year with our yearbook! Right now, you can purchase it at a reduced price of just $40 until Tuesday, February 11th. Don't miss this opportunity to secure your copy and relive all the amazing moments we've shared.

Grab your yearbook before the price goes up. Act fast and cherish the memories forever!

To order a yearbook for your child, please visit MyPaymentsPlus and log in. If you register as a guest, please make sure use your child’s first and last name instead of your own.

For instructions on accessing MyPaymentsPlus, please visit this link.

For help, questions, or additional information, please Dawn Meadows (dmeadows@cbsd.org).

We are proud to say that we have the absolute best school counselors! Their unwavering support, guidance, and commitment to our students' success make a world of difference.

Mrs. HD hosted a fun inclusive peers connect group this past Wednesday. Where students were able to pair up, collaborate and create some fun Valentine’s day projects during I/E.

The math department’s favorite holiday is a little over a month away! Pi Day will be celebrated on Friday, March 14th. During the month of February, students will have the opportunity to preorder Tastykake pies from their math teacher, and they will be delivered to them in math class on Pi Day. Each Tastykake pie is $2 and students can choose from apple, lemon, blueberry, cherry, coconut and Tastyklair. Students can preorder their pies from their math teacher from February 10th through February 28th.

The proceeds from our annual pie sales will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charity in Philadelphia. In 2024, Tohickon students bought 1,248 Tastykake pies which resulted in a $1,600 donation to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Charity!!!! This is our second highest donation to date! To add to the excitement of our fundraiser, students who buy the most pies or donate the most money will get to throw a pie at a teacher, Mr. Dudley, or Dr. Fash during a school-wide assembly on Pi Day!

Thank you for your support of our annual fundraiser and for celebrating the best math holiday of the year! Please see your math teacher for more information about our Pi Day fundraiser.

On Thursday, March 20th, Tohickon Middle School’s 9th grade students will be visiting La Luna Dance Studio for a cross-cultural luncheon and dance lesson. We will be leaving Tohickon at approximately 9:00 am and will be returning at approximately 2:00 pm. The cost of the trip (including the bus ride, dance lesson, buffet lunch and dessert) is $52.00 and can be paid using My Payments Plus

Please see email that was sent to 9th grade students and parents for details.

World Language Field Trip (Open to all 9th grade students) Thursday, March 20th

Washington D.C. Field Trip- Thursday, May 22nd

Freshman Bash (Dance)- Friday, June 6th (7-9:30pm)

Freshman Day (Camp of America)- Monday, June 9th

9th Grade Awards Assembly- Friday, June 13th ( “Parents by Invitation Only”)

9th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.- Payments can be made in My Payments Plus

Tohickon’s annual field trip to the nation’s capital is Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. If you are interested in chaperoning, please begin the “Volunteer Required Paperwork” found below. Please have required paperwork completed by January 1st. CLICK HERE to access the Volunteer Paperwork.

Click here to register your 9th grade student and make your payment My Payments Plus.

• Spirit Week: February 10th-14th. Get ready to show your spirit!
• Monday - Black-Out
• Tuesday - Tie(tye)-Dye
• Wednesday - Hat Day
• Thursday - Wear Pink, Red or White

• Pep Rally: Thursday, February 13th is our next pep rally.
• Dodgeball Tournament: Making its triumphant return on March 21st! Start organizing your team now! Teams consist of 6 players and $5 per player. We are excited to announce that all proceeds from our upcoming dodgeball tournament will be used to create new dedication lettering in honor of our beloved former band teacher, Ron Lamar. The officially renamed auditorium will commemorate his incredible contributions and lasting impact on our community.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and we are excited to announce our annual Valentine Candy Gram Sales! This is a wonderful opportunity for you to send a sweet message and a treat to your student, their teacher, or any staff member.

If you would like to purchase a candy gram, please sign on to My Payments Plus and place your order. Let's spread some love and joy this Valentine's Day! Sales end 2/7 at midnight.

Thank you for your support!

On Tuesday, February 11, Tohickon will be hosting local author, Philadelphia Inquirer sports journalist, and WIP Sports Radio show host, Mike Sielski. This will be Mr. Sielski's second time visiting Tohickon. He was here previously to discuss his book, The Rise: Kobe Bryant & The Pursuit of Immortality and his older book, Fading Echoes. He has a new book called Magic in the Air: The Mystery and The Soul of the Slam Dunk that he will talk about, in addition to describing what it takes to be a journalist/writer/author and on-air radio host. We are excited to have him join us again!

If you are interested in purchasing a signed copy of either of his books for your child or family, please download, print and fill out the attached order form. Please make checks payable to Tohickon Middle School. Forms are due back to Mrs. Fox in the library by Tuesday, January 21.

Th following speakers will be up next to visit Tohickon Middle School during I&E. If you are interested in the content, thinking about a similar profession in the future, or are just bored during I&E, sign up to see them in the Library!

Spring Sports Information/Important Dates

If you are interested in participating in a Spring sport, please register and sign up on BigTeams Student Central. Registration will close on Monday, February 17th. All registrations must be approved prior to tryouts. The first day of the Spring 2025 season and tryouts is Monday, March 3rd. Please see the Registration Requirements Checklist on the CB East Athletics website for more information.

We're looking for talented classmates to help make Lily's birthday celebration extra special. If you have a unique skill or talent, we want to hear from you! Join us on February 22 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Hilltown Baptist Church, 26 Upper Church Road, Chalfont, PA 18914.

Contact Kris Lake at 267-228-6534 or lysschick6534@gmail.com to secure your spot. Hurry, spaces are limited!

Congrats to Bridge Valley 5th grader Avantika Bose for winning the February round of CBSD's lock screen contest! Her original artwork inspired by the "Balanced Individuals" attribute of CBSD's Portrait of a Graduate will be featured on district devices throughout February. Students can now try their hand at winning the next round of the contest, inspired the "Thoughtful Collaborators" attribute. Submissions are due Feb. 20. More details

From January 1 through March 31, the GIANT Company invites customers to join in supporting its "Feeding School Kids" initiative by rounding up at the register. The GIANT Company will directly support customers’ generosity by matching all donations up to $100,000. The Barclay Elementary School Farmers Market is the beneficiary of the funds, which help to support families across CBSD's 23 schools.

Welcome to CBSD! Please register ASAP! Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open for families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD and students in all grades who will be new to CBSD next school year. Learn more about registration here and start a new registration application here.

Did you know there's a webpage on CBSD.org where you can get information on various community events and activities happening around Central Bucks? Flyers that used to go in backpacks or were sent home with students are being collected on the district's "e-Flyer Folder" webpage. Check it out now! Recent additions include information from Bucks County Grandfamilies Support Group and a pre-school enrollment flyer from Anchor Church, which is located near Buckingham and Bridge Valley.

CBSD's Leadership Team and Board thank the many members of the CB community who attended the first town hall to discuss the future of Doyle, Kutz, and Linden on Jan. 30. A presentation was offered that shared information on the options to address the capital needs at these three schools and related costs and considerations. Questions that were submitted prior to the event were answered and questions during the event were received. View video recording and view FAQs. The next town hall is Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at CB East.

Did you know that Tohickon has a Lost and Found? It is conveniently located outside of Room 101 on the 1st floor. Our Life Skills class takes great care in washing and folding any found items before placing them on the table. We keep these items for 30 days before they are donated. This is the place where your students can find any lost clothing items.

If your student is missing jewelry, AirPods, cell phones, or any other valuable items, please note that these are turned into the main office for safe keeping.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Tohickon Middle School, when purchasing through this link.

Tohickon Spirit Wear — Taylor Outfitters

All orders will be delivered to Tohickon and given to your child, unless you pay for shipping.

Welcome back to school! If YOU (as a student or a parent/guardian) feel overwhelmed or just need some advice. Click the link below for some strategies, FAQs, or information on how to contact a School Counselor.

Are you organizing an upcoming community service event or planning one for 2025? Would your event be more successful with the help of student volunteers?

Tohickon has many students interested in learning of opportunities to give back to their community while also earning service hours.

Our students are particularly interested in events that align with their interests and skills, such as food pantries, environmental conservation, education, eldercare, community social events and youth sports.

If you have any upcoming community service projects or initiatives that would be open to student volunteers, please share your details and/or signup links with our NJHS Coordinator, Jaclyn Larkin (jlarkin@cbsd.org), and our Student Council Coordinator, Natalie Dobrowolski (ndobrowolski@cbsd.org), and they can make students aware of upcoming volunteer opportunities.

The best way to prevent the spread of germs is by washing your hands with soap and water. We have seen many students in need of an inhaler and not having the diagnosis or proper paperwork in our system. We need Action Care Plans and Medication Dispensing Forms completed to best care for your child. Please reach out to discuss. Children may only carry an inhaler on them with the proper documentation on file and after completing a competency.

Cold symptoms are on the rise and a personal supply of cough drops is recommended. No other medication is allowed to be carried without a physician’s order, even over the counter medicines. We encourage all students to carry a water bottle to keep hydrated during the day. Filtered Water stations are available in multiple locations throughout the school.

****FREE BREAKFAST IS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS AT NO COST. STOP BY THE CAFETERIA WHEN YOU COME IN FROM THE BUS IN THE MORNING! Grab a snack for later. ****

Important for 7th Grade Students

The Pennsylvania state mandated Dentals were due on October 15,2024. This is required for all current 7th graders. The dental exam may be dated any time after September 1, 2023 to satisfy this requirement. We are still missing SEVERAL dentals! Please email cbtohickonnurses@cbsd.org with your child’s updated dental forms and/or information. Feel free to send in with your child to drop off at the nurse’s office. Thank you for helping with this important requirement! Call 267-893-3315 with any questions.

Free Holiday Meals for Those in Need

FEAST: Feeding Everyone At Special Times | Non-Profit: Meals and Winter Coats

feastcharitable.org

Save the Date – the 8th Grade TopGolf Field Trip has been changed to June 10, 2025.

Morning Math Help with Mrs. Bellavance will be offered every day before school from 7:05-7:20AM in room 201. Students from all grade levels and math classes are welcome to come in early for extra practice or help with their math homework. Students do not need to sign up for Morning Math Help; they can come in any day, as needed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Bellavance at abellavance@cbsd.org.

Obtaining a Work Permit at Tohickon Middle School:

1. Work permits are available for pick up during the school day in the main office.
2. Please fill out the work permit application. Include as much information as possible. You only need to fill out one half sheet. Must include a parent/guardian signature.
3. Please return completed application with copy of either birth certificate or passport to Mrs. Chmiel.

Is Art your thing? Maybe not drawing or painting so much, but digital art or PHOTOGRAPHY..? See the flyers below for more information on two new clubs that will be starting in October!

Attendance Policies & Information

The Compulsory Attendance Law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires that an absence excuse submitted by the parent or guardian be on file for every day of the student’s absence. Our new attendance procedures allow parents to submit this absence request via the parent portal. These requests serve as the excuse for the absences. We will no longer be accepting voice messages to excuse absences. If you do not have a parent account, you can find the instructions on our website in the attendance tab.

Tardy Students

A student is considered tardy if they are late to school or class. Students are expected to be in their seats by 7:30. There has been increasing traffic in the morning due to buses and car line; please be sure to add extra time to your morning commute. If your student is late, please be sure to enter the reason in the parent portal Student who are tardy more than three times will receive an after-school detention.

Vacation Requests

We are no longer requiring Vacation Forms. These requests can be made through the parent portal. Please be sure that your student is communicating with their teachers ahead of time, so they can get a plan together for missing work, instruction, and assignments. Please remember that a maximum of five days per student per school year can be approved. *Please note, if you are leaving the country, your students laptop will not work and paper assignments may need to be given; earlier notice will be needed to gather materials.

Appointments

Please use the portal to report times when your child may be arriving late or leaving early. When picking your child up from school, please come to door #1 and have your ID ready. Please make sure to communicate the absence in advance to avoid having to call into classrooms during instructional times. Please enter student appointments by 8:00 am if possible. This allows us to get passes to students during their advisory.

*All medical Notes can be sent to lchmiel@cbsd.org & vcooper@cbsd.org.

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.

Unfortunately, locks are not allowed to be kept on Gym lockers over the summer. If your 8th or 9th grader's lock was left on a Gym locker last year it has been removed. They have been sorted and should be available from your Phys. Ed. teacher on the first day of school. To pay for a lock ahead of time, clixk here https://www.mypaymentsplus.com.

Once the new year begins, please feel free to contact these team members with any questions that pertain to their area of specialization. The team, subject area, and specialized leaders are as follows:

2024-2025 Teams and Team Leaders

• Team Infinity 7A (Grade 7) - Mrs. Kelli McMahon (kmcmahon@cbsd.org)
• Team Summit 7B (Grade 7) - Mrs. Jennifer Reese (jereese@cbsd.org)
• Team Odyssey 8A (Grade 8) - Mrs. Andrea Bellavance (abellavance@cbsd.org)
• Team Expedition 8B (Grade 8) - Mrs. Amy Fry-Daly (afry@cbsd.org)
• Freshman Team - Mr. Michael Weir (mweir@cbsd.org) & Ms. Alison Lewis (alewis@cbsd.org)

2024-2024 Subject Area Coordinators

• English - Mrs. Amy Good (amgood@cbsd.org)
• Math - Mrs. Andrea Bellavance (abellavance@cbsd.org) & Mr. Bill Reynolds (breynolds@cbsd.org)
• Science - Ms. Ashley Gresko (agresko@cbsd.org)
• Social Studies - Mr. James Neely (jneely@cbsd.org) & Mr. Scott Felton (sfelton@cbsd.org)
• Special Education Facilitator - Nichole Taylor (nstaylor@cbsd.org)

2024-2025 Specialized Area Leaders

• Director of Athletics - Mr. Ken Hall (khall@cbsd.org)
• Dean of Students - Mr. Nick Costantino (ncostantino@cbsd.org)
• Building Technology Coordinator - Mrs. Bridget Fox (brifox@cbsd.org)
• Building Technology Coach - Dylan Opper (dopper@cbsd.org)
• Head School Nurse - Mrs. Sheila Kelly (shkelly@cbsd.org)
• Guidance Coordinator - Mrs. Diane Schute (dschute@cbsd.org)

As part of CB's efforts to streamline communicate and enhance security, we have recently deactivated the “Teacher Websites” section on each school’s homepage and all teacher webpages on the district’s website. In the place of individual teacher pages, teachers will begin to use the district’s learning management system, Canvas, to share information with students and families that would previously be posted on their webpages. We will begin this move to Canvas with our secondary teachers this school year and phase in our elementary teachers over the next two school years. Prior to our elementary teachers fully utilizing Canvas, they will communicate with families via email and other district-approved communications channels.

The move to Canvas offers the district and our families several benefits:

• Increased security for district and school resources and information: Visitors must log in to access information in Canvas, whereas all information on the district website is publicly accessible.
• Improved communication consistency and delivery: Over the next two years, Canvas will be fully implemented in all schools, providing a consistent and streamlined K-12 platform for teachers to share information with students and families.

Prior to the start of this school year, teachers can communicate with families and students via email to share supply lists, welcome letters, and other class information. Elementary supply lists will be posted to the school’s building department/grade-level webpages. Once school begins, parents and guardians will be able to create accounts on Canvas using the directions found here.

We are confident our transition to Canvas will positively impact our students' learning journey and the CB experience for families. Should you have any questions, please reach out to your child's school. Thanks in advance for your support!

Updating Student Information Required to View Bus Assignments and Schedules

To remind families, you will not be able to access your student's bus assignments or schedules until updating your information at www.cbsd.org/parentportal. To begin, navigate to the menu, select “more” and then “Annual Student Information Update.” Completing the update will allow you to access student bus assignments when they are released on Monday, August 19 and 7-12 student schedules when they are released on Friday, August 23. Elementary information was made available in early August.

Have You Changed Addresses?

If you have moved, please make sure you update your address with Central Registration. The office can be reached at 267-893-2111 or centralregistration@cbsd.org.

Office hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Absences/Lateness- Parents should notify the school as early as possible regarding absence, lateness, doctor's appointments, vacation requests, etc., by logging into the Parent Portal and entering the absence. Any time a student arrives to school late, they must bring a parent note in with them explaining why they are late, or a parent needs to enter it in the Parent Portal. Any late arrival without a note will be marked as Unexcused.

After 7:30 AM, a student is tardy. Students must report to the office for attendance accounting when arriving late. Such reasons as missing the bus, oversleeping, car trouble, long drop-off line, etc. are NOT valid excuses for lateness. Every unexcused tardy, from the third time (and all subsequent times), will result in an administrative consequence. Late time may be accumulated and count toward illegal absences from school (Truancy). Unexcused lateness in excess of half the school day will be considered an unlawful absence.

Appointments During the School Day- Students may be excused for short periods of time during the day for medical appointments. A note from parents should be taken to the Main Office prior to the start of the school day, on the day of the appointment, or a parent/guardian should enter all requests through the Parent Portal before 8:00 AM. In order to take part in any after-school event (including dances and sports events), students must attend school for at least half of that day. At the middle/high school levels, students need to report to school by 10:30 AM.

Early Departures- Whenever a student needs to leave school before 2:30 PM, parents/guardians are asked to enter the dismissal time in the Parent Portal before 8:00 AM or the student must bring a note to the Main Office upon arriving to school. They will receive a pass to leave class, which must be turned into the Main Office before being dismissed for their appointment. Parents/guardians must pick up students at the Main Office, door number 1, and be prepared to show your ID. If possible, inform the office in advance if you get a last-minute appointment, so that we can advise the student who can leave class quietly, without the disruption of calling into a classroom. Requests after 2:00 PM will not be accepted.

Lockers- Lockers will be provided to all students. Students are NOT permitted to carry backpacks during the day. The use of lockers will become an important space for storage of school materials and coats.

Homework- Homework may be requested after the student has missed three (3) consecutive instructional days (snow days and weekends do NOT count). If the request is received by 8:30 AM, it will be available for a parent to pick-up in the Main Office at 3:00 PM the same day. Have your student follow their Canvas page for classwork and homework assignments. Students should also have a “study-buddy” in each class to call to find out what assignments are missed.

Buses- In accordance with Central Bucks Transportation policy, students will NOT be permitted to travel on another student’s bus. Requests to travel on another student’s bus will NOT be approved. Only in an extreme emergency (parent travel is NOT considered an emergency) will requests for alternate transportation be granted.

Visitors- When visiting Tohickon, please bring your photo ID. All visitors are required to enter and leave through the Main Office, sign in and wear a visitor’s badge while in the building.

Cell Phones- The use of cell phones/electronic devices during the school day is strictly prohibited. All cell phones/electronic devices should be in the “power off” position and kept out of sight during school hours ("OFF AND AWAY"). If a lesson requires the use of an electronic device, the teacher will provide students with an opportunity to obtain and return their device from their locker, or students can use their laptops. Under no circumstances are cell phones allowed to be carried from class to class. Students found with their phones/electronic devices will have them confiscated. The items may be picked up in the Main Office at 2:30 PM and it will result in an administrative consequence.

Please do not call or text your student during the school day. If you need to get a message to your student, please call the main office.

Sick Students- If the School Nurse determines that your son or daughter should be sent home due to illness or injury, she will contact a parent/guardian directly. Students are not permitted to call their parent/guardian for pick up in these cases (i.e. use of cell phone.). If you receive a text or call from your child that they are sick, please direct them to go to the nurse. It is up to the School Nurse to determine if a student is ill enough to go home from school.

Labeling Items- Please make sure your student’s name is on items they may bring to school. We have many sweatshirts, coats, and lunchboxes in our Lost and Found, which is located in the back of the Cafeteria and in large red totes placed on each floor. If items are identifiable, they will be returned to students. If not, students are urged to check Lost and Found. At the end of the marking period, items are donated to charitable organizations.

Drop-off Items (i.e. lunches, homework, sports gear, etc.)- Items dropped off are held in the Main Office and brought to students in the Cafeteria at lunch time. They may check the office between classes, before lunch and after lunch. To avoid class disruptions, we do not to call into classrooms or call down students individually for forgotten items.

Sports- Students involved in sports will receive pertinent information from coaches. Announcements are made regarding changes in schedules for games, practices, etc. as provided by the appropriate coach. In order to take part in any after-school event (including dances and sports events), students must attend school for at least half of that day. At the middle/high school levels, students need to report to school by 10:30 AM

Physical forms are available online and must be completed after June 1st of the appropriate school year. Physicals are necessary for any student who wishes to participate in a sport. Students will not be permitted to attend try-outs for a sport until physical forms are submitted through Family ID. Family ID information should also be completed and instructions can be found under the “Athletics” tab on the Tohickon website.

The doors of Tohickon will open at 7:05am each morning. The buses arrive on the South, or right-side, of the building, where the bus lanes are located. Students will enter through the doors on that side. When students arrive, there will be teachers to help guide them to the correct location. All 7th grade students will proceed straight down the hallway to the Tohickon Auditorium when they arrive. Car riders should be dropped off along the curb in front of the school. Please use caution when dropping students off next to the curb. Do not allow your child to walk through traffic or parked cars, as this is a very busy time of morning. Following the signs in the parking lot allows us to avoid dangerous situations and do NOT pass anyone while in the Tohickon parking lot.

Students dismiss at 2:30 PM. Car riders should be picked up at the main entrance in front of the building.

If you have entered a request for student attendance (absence, early dismissal, appointment, vacation, etc.), you are still likely to receive an automated message notifying you of their absence. Our system is set up so that parents are alerted in the event that a child calls themself out. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For more information on the CBSD Attendance Policy, CLICK HERE.

Student Services Office: 267-893-3310

• Mrs. Colleen Penglase (cpenglase@cbsd.org) - Secretary
• Mrs. Diane Schute (dschute@cbsd.org) will be working with those students with last names from A-Le.
• Mr. Joseph Stryker (jstryker@cbsd.org) will be working with those students with last names from Lf-Z.
• Mr. Jesse Everhart (jeverhart@cbsd.org) Psychologist
• Mrs. Kailtin Wolfinger - (kwolfinger@cbsd.org) Social Worker

CHIP is short for the Children's Health Insurance Program, Pennsylvania's program to provide health insurance to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance.

CHIP is brought to you by leading health insurance companies. You'll have a choice of major insurance companies with networks of physicians, specialists, and care facilities near you. Your kids may even be able to keep visiting the same doctors they see today.

We pride ourselves on communication at Tohickon! There are a number of ways we communicate with our parents. They are as follows:

• Weekly Newsletter - The newsletter will be sent out through Blackboard Messenger every Friday throughout the school year. The newsletter is designed to be informational and substantive. There is always a chronology of upcoming events listed. All present and past Tohickon newsletters can be found on the Tohickon website.

• School Website - The Tohickon website is a great place to find important information. The most recent newsletter and daily announcement links are always located on the front page. All information pertinent to parents and students can be found in the "Parent/Student" section of the website.

• E-Mail Blasts - Email blasts at Tohickon are used when an important message needs to be sent to parents quickly. PLEASE do not delete these messages, as they are most likely very important.

• Twitter - Messages and pictures are sent to the community frequently to highlight unique events happening in school. Follow us on Twitter @CBTohickonMS

• Parent Council Meetings - These are great opportunities to hear what is going on and to provide feedback to Mr. Dudley and Dr. Fash. The Tohickon Administration values your opinion and wants to hear your thoughts on given topics. Parent Council Meetings are typically held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This year's dates are as follows: September 19th, October 17th, November 21st, January 16th, February 20th, March 20th, April 24th, May (Teacher Appreciation Activities- TBD). Meetings are typically held in the Tohickon Library. The meetings begin promptly at 9:00 AM and usually conclude between 10:00 and 10:30 AM. There is no meeting in December or June and the May meeting is traditionally reserved for the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.

• Teacher Canvas Courses- All teachers are expected to maintain an updated school Canvas course. This site is useful for finding out what is going on in class and tracking assignments.

• Parent Portal - All grading and assignment information can be accessed using the Parent Portal. If you are having any trouble accessing your child's information, please contact the student services department at 267-893-3310.

Just by doing your routine shopping, you can help Tohickon in our efforts to raise money for special programs and various items to support our school and students. Tohickon has registered in a fundraising program sponsored by eScrip.com. We also collect Boxtops for Education and clothing. Check out the details below. It is easy to do and a wonderful way to support our school! Thank you, in advance, for your participation in these programs!

Just register online at www.escrip.com. Tohickon’s Group ID # is 150239570. You can split your donation among several different schools or organizations, so if you’re already registered with another group, consider adding Tohickon! While you’re logged onto the www.escrip.com site, you may want to consider registering your debit and/or credit card so that Tohickon will benefit from purchases made with those cards at retailers like Office Max, Eddie Bauer, Barnes and Noble, and Payless Shoes. Choose “my escript” from the menu at the top of the screen, log in with your password, go to “Account Administration,” and select “Credit and Debit Cards.” Be sure to check out the complete list of participating merchants and contribution rates.

Tohickon collects Box Tops electronically! Box Tops for Education will still be worth 10 cents per clipping, but will no longer be printed on products anymore. Instead, please use the following easy steps to submit your Box-Tops!

1. Go grocery shopping & keep your grocery store receipt.

2. Download the "Box Tops for Education" app in the Apple App store or Google Play store

3. Scan your grocery store receipt using the "Box Tops for Education" App.

4. Enjoy earning cash for Tohickon!

Traditional Box tops are being phased out of production, but you can still send any remaining unexpired clips to Tohickon.

All money raised from this continuous collection will supplement club and activity programs, including volunteer activities. For more information on Box Tops for Education go to www.boxtops4education.com.

Email: kdudley@cbsd.org

Website: cbsd.org/tohickon
Location: 5051 Old Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-3300
Twitter: @CBTohickonMS