TIGER TIMES

Dear Titus Family,

I hope this message finds you well!

I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible success of our Run for Funds event this week. It has been truly heartwarming to see our Titus Tigers come together, showcasing their school spirit and enthusiasm.

A huge thank you to our amazing parents and families for your unwavering support. Your involvement not only enriches our school community but also inspires our students to do their best.

Stay tuned for a special edition of the Tiger Times coming out this Monday! It will highlight all the exciting events from the week and reveal our grand total raised. I can’t wait to share all the wonderful moments we’ve experienced together!

Thank you for being such a vital part of our Titus family!

Warmest wishes.

Your Proud Principal,

Mrs. Helen Sclama Zaleski

Hello Titus Community-

We had another tremendous week here in school. We are so proud of our 6TH grade LEADERS for their work with the Run for Funds. This week their groups made their way into classrooms to do presentations centered around P.R.I.D.E. Way to go LEADERS!!!

Today was the BIG EVENT. Even mother nature couldn’t rain on this parade. These kids were ready to rock and roll. Once again, the Titus Pride was in full force today and I had so much fun seeing all the students run outside with smiles on their faces.

Special shout out to the Home and School Association and our 6th grade team for making all of this happen!

Mr. Filson!

Friday, September 27th

• TITUS RUN FOR FUNDS!!!
• It was epic!

Monday, September 30th

• Early Dismissal Day
• Students dismissed at 11:55am.
• Paws for Pride Assembly focusing on our character trait of PRIDE!

Thursday, October 3rd

• Rosh Hashanah
• No School - Holiday

Friday, October 10th

• Picture Day

• Kindergarten- Ariana Shabdanova
• First Grade- Shaina Kirk
• Second Grade- Peyton Dunn
• Third Grade- Paisley Goffredo
• Fourth Grade- Viaan Patel
• Fifth Grade- Pavlo Romanyk
• Sixth Grade- Rohan Rastogi-Wilson

• Class - Mrs. Nero's First Grade Class
• Staff- Mr. Chadbourn

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.

Today - September 27th - the 2024 PSSA Individual Student Report (ISR) will be sent home in a sealed envelope with your 4th - 6th grade child. The assessment was administered in grades 3-6 in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and grade 4 in science during the 2023-24 school year.

If your child receives a blank report, that is an indication that your child did not take the assessment. Additionally, you will not receive a report if your child was not a student at Elementary School during our last school year.

If you have any questions about this information, please feel free to reach out to me. We value your continuous support of your child's learning.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Helen Sclama Zaleski

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!

Chorus this year will be led by Mr. Hurle!

Here are some FAQ:

- Rehearsals will be scheduled for once a week, starting at 7:45am on Day 3's.

- A full calendar will be provided to families detailing which days are rehearsal days before the first rehearsal.

- The Winter Concert is scheduled for January 29th at 7pm at Tamanend.

- Your student is not only allowed, but encouraged to participate in choir if they also participate in Band/Orchestra

~ Mr. Hurle

If you're interested - please use this link (or the QR code) to sign up!

https://forms.office.com/r/WR2yaHqmys

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.

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.

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!

The 2024 Title IX regulations enhance protections against sexual harassment and gender identity discrimination. CBSD is dedicated to ensuring an environment free from discrimination due to race, age, religion, sex, gender identity, disability and any other classification protected by state or federal law. We uphold Title IX, prohibiting sex-based discrimination and harassment. Updated Title IX regulations, approved in the summer of 2024, emphasize stronger protections for students, particularly regarding sexual harassment and gender identity discrimination. Parents and guardians with inquiries should contact their building principal or Alyssa Wright, Title IX coordinator, at 267-893-2060 or alwright@cbsd.org. More information

All schools in CBSD will be implementing the Standard Response Protocol developed by the "I Love U Guys" Foundation beginning this school year. The SRP provides a framework for handling various emergency situations in schools by emphasizing the importance of consistent, clear communication across all schools and with law enforcement. Learn more by clicking here.

The 1-to-1 fee payment system opened on August 14 for families of students in grades 3-12. There is no fee for families of K-2 students as devices for these grades stay at school. All CB students will either receive a device this year or continue to use the device that was issued last year. Even if your child has their own device, we ask that you participate in our program to allow for a consistent learning platform for our students. Read more about the plan, the fee amounts, and next steps here.

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.

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