Pennsbury On Point

Pennsbury on Point is a weekly newsletter designed to keep the Pennsbury community up-to-date on district news, events, and information. The newsletter is emailed to families weekly and archived on the district's Public Relations webpage.

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• District Emails Archive
• E-Flyers
• Employment Opportunities at Pennsbury School District
• Part-Time Jobs for Students
• Pennsbury Parent Academy - Events & Recordings
• Pennsbury Sports Schedules
• PHS Project Updates
• Purchase a Pennsbury High School Yearbook
• Remote Learning Information
• Safe2Say - Anonymous Tip Line
• Senior Spotlight Submission Form - Class of 2024
• Special Education Advisory Council (SEPAC) - Events and Info

This week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week!

Send a message of thanks to your favorite staff member. Click here to fill out a personalized message and card that will be delivered to their inbox.

The link will be active all weekend!

Pennsbury School District's Annual Art Show was a huge success! The innovative, expressive, and divergent thinking of students in kindergarten through 12th grade was celebrated by displaying their art for families and the Pennsbury community.

We recognize our student artists, their hard work, and thought-provoking art. Congratulations to K-12 Art Curriculum Coordinator Blair Greiner, all Pennsbury art teachers, and all Pennsbury students for their hard work in making this event a breathtaking celebration of imagination and talent.

Check out the Pennsbury Art Department's Instagram Page for even more beautiful photos of the event!

Quarry Hill Elementary students Cooper Prentice, Michael Perate, Riaan Patel, and Mason Clancy showcased their STEM skills at the K'Nex States Competition in Harrisburg, PA, on Friday, May 3. After clinching first place at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, they advanced to compete against 24 top teams from across Pennsylvania. Teachers Kim Walter and Rebecca Obert-Thorn are proud to support their students' STEM journey at the State Level, where their creativity and teamwork truly stood out. Congratulations to these bright stars!

Tonight, May 10

Pennsbury High School East

6:00 p.m.

Featuring the jazz bands from Charles Boehm, William Penn, Pennwood, and PHS! A special Faculty/Alumni Jazz Band will play at the end - you DO NOT want to miss this!

Congratulations to Coach Fee on achieving his 300th win as the Pennsbury High School Boys Volleyball Coach! We appreciate everything you do for your players, students, and the community!

Photo Credit: Jacob G

Walt Disney Elementary School recently hosted an exciting Brazilian drumming assembly, courtesy of the Pennsbury Arts Foundation. Students were invited to clap along and even join the artists on stage to drum along, creating a vibrant and interactive experience for everyone involved.

On Tuesday, May 7, Kim McLaughlin's class at Pennwood Middle School had a joyful day releasing their butterflies into the wild. The students had spent a couple of exciting weeks observing caterpillars transform into beautiful butterflies, learning about the fascinating process of metamorphosis along the way.

On Monday, August 26, 2024, from 2:00 - 6:00 PM, Pennsbury School District will be hosting our annual Starting School “Write” open house at Village Park Elementary School. The school is located at 75 Unity Drive, Levittown. This is part of our "Returning to School with Equity in Mind" initiative. The goal is to help all children in our district have access to necessities in order to have a strong start to the school year.

All Pennsbury School District families who would benefit from assistance are invited to this event for FREE back-to-school haircuts by professional hairdressers and barbers, backpacks, lunch boxes, and other school supplies.

Community members can donate money or new school supplies to this great event to support our K-12 Pennsbury students. We believe that with the help of everyone in our community, we can show support for those most in need. Individuals interested in donating money should contact Keller Arnold from Pennsbury Kids at keller@pennsburykids.org.

Donation boxes will be located at each school through the end of the school year. Donations can also be delivered to Village Park Elementary School at 75 Unity Drive, Levittown. We will be collecting the following items:

Supplies needed: pencils pens, crayons, scissors, glue sticks, rulers, markers, pencil boxes, notebooks, loose leaf paper, highlighters, folders, binders, headphones/earbuds, TI84 Calculators, post-it notes, index cards (3X5)

We are also accepting new backpacks, drawstring bags, lunch boxes, reusable water bottles, new clothing, shoes (sneakers)

Food pantry items: canned goods and other non-perishable food items, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, conditioner, soap and deodorant

On Thursday, May 9, Penn Valley Elementary's PTO hosted its Scholastic Book Fair Family Night along with an Olympic-themed Game Night. Students had the opportunity to shop at the Book Fair, listen to guest readers, make bookmarks, and then join in some fun games and prize raffles throughout the evening. Families were provided with materials to help their child maintain continued learning throughout the summer and "Go for the Gold!"

Congratulations to Pennsbury High School's 32 outstanding Spanish students for their achievements on the 2024 National Spanish Exam (NSE). They earned 1 gold, 8 silver, and 8 bronze medals, along with 15 honorable mentions, showcasing their dedication and hard work.

Administered by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP), the NSE is a prestigious program dating back to 1957, attracting over 80,000 participants annually. Achieving gold, silver, or bronze opens doors to scholarships. Learn more at www.nationalspanishexam.org. This success reflects Pennsbury's tradition of excellence in Spanish education, thanks to our dedicated teachers. Congratulations to all participants for their commitment to mastering Spanish!

GOLD:

Level 2: Cameron Baglieri

SILVER:

Level 4: Olivia Smith, Shelby Urion

Level 3: Noah Gannon, Matthew Maiman

Level 2: Harshavi Birla, Vera Haeussler-Short, Kaylee Kaucher, Aiden Reller

BRONZE:

AP Level: Connor Labiak

Level 4: Emily Moonay, Oleksii Smirnov, Carter Sargent

Level 3: Elyse Perez, Ethan Roskein

Level 2: Jordyn Algazi, Kodi Anbarasu

HONORABLE MENTION:

AP Level: Evan Eisler, Claire MacElroy, Nicole Murillo, Isabel Stackawtiz

Level 4: Gabriel Cummings, Sanika Deshmukh, Kiley Hollner, Roland Stevens,

Level 3: Kaylee Ahluwalia, Angel Lazcano-Rodriguez, Aaron, Lee, Jed Majikas, Annaliese Manus, Laasya Muppala,

Level 2: Ryan Matthis

District-Wide Contest

• During May, all Pennsbury students and staff are encouraged to focus on their physical, social-emotional, and nutritional health. Record your daily wellness activities daily using this May Wellness Activity Log. If you participated in the Yes You Can 5K, don't forget to log it!

• We will celebrate the school with the most entries. One lucky winner from elementary, middle, and high school will be selected at random to WIN A NEW BICYCLE courtesy of The Nutrition Group!

• Activities include walking, biking, playing sports, yoga, practicing mindfulness, going screen free for a night or even a week, and making a healthy snack. The possibilities are endless!

We are very excited to see how our students and staff participate in Wellness Month!

This week, students at Fallsington Elementary School began enjoying their lunch in the garden. Students were able to bask in the beautiful weather, relax, and admire the beautiful garden that Fallsington staff, students, and volunteers continuously work so hard to cultivate and maintain. Thank you to everyone who makes it possible!

Dear Pennsbury School Community,

I am writing to provide you with an update regarding the Pennsbury High School project. The Pennsbury Board of Directors recently selected KCBA to design the new Pennsbury High School. You can watch the KCBA concept presentation here.

What happens next?
With the architect selected, the design process starts. Multiple meetings will be held for community members, students, and staff to provide input on the final design. We are planning about twelve community design meetings covering various topics that will take place over the next six months. Dates and locations will be shared once they are confirmed.

The first community design meeting will take place on May 15, 2024.
Location: East Cafeteria
Time: 6:00pm (The meeting will last approximately 90 minutes)
Topic: Meet the Architect and initial design discussions

What else is happening related to the high school project?
On Thursday, May 9 at 7:30pm in the Fallsington Auditorium, the Board of Directors will interview potential construction Management Firms who will oversee the high school project. This is a public meeting, open to all, and will be recorded. We anticipate the Board will select a firm at their May 16 meeting.

How long will the project take?
The following tentative project timeline has been developed: PHS Project timeline

As I have shared before, we are committed to providing regular updates regarding this exciting project. Please take the opportunity to follow along or join us at one of the design meetings as we embark on this exciting journey for our community.

Sincerely,

Thomas A. Smith, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools
tsmith@pennsburysd.org
215-428-4111

Pennsbury is sharing "Senior Spotlight" social media posts for graduating seniors on the district's Facebook and Instagram pages. Posts include a picture of the senior, along with a custom caption.

Click here to fill out a Google Form so you can have your Pennsbury High School senior featured in our Senior Spotlight!

*Only one post per senior, so please confer with other family/friends before submitting. A form must be submitted for a senior to have a post.*

Click here for more information about the Pennsbury Instrumental Music Program!

Mission Statement: The Pennsbury Instrumental Music Department, a student-centered learning community, will prepare each member to achieve their highest potential and to demonstrate skills and talents necessary for quality of life by providing a musically diverse program with the involvement and support of families and community.

• Yearbooks are $90 and available for purchase until 6/1/24 (while supplies last).

• Click this link to purchase!

• Pick up for seniors: Senior Picnic on June 6*

• Pick up for 9-11 grade: After school the week of June 10

*Limited copies will be available at the senior picnic for $85

Click here to check out News from the Nest, the Pennsbury Athletic Department's new newsletter! Stay up to date on all things Falcon Athletics!

Join us for the 2024 Pennsbury Instrumental Music Summer Program, being held Monday evenings, July 1 - August 19, 2024! This program is open to all current 4th - 8th grade Pennsbury Band and Orchestra students. Students will participate in full ensemble rehearsals and sectionals! Attendance at all sessions is encouraged but not mandatory, so come play your instrument with us as much as you are able!

When: Monday evenings 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, 19

Culmination Concert: Monday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m. @ PHS East

Where: Currently in Grades 4 & 5 - William Penn Middle School (1524 Derbyshire Rd, Yardley, PA )

Currently in Grades 6, 7, & 8 - Pennwood Middle School (1523 Makefield Road, Yardley, PA)

Cost: $100 on or before 5/15/24; $125 after 5/15/24

To Register:

1. Complete the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM here: https://rb.gy/hvs0hw

2. Send payment to:
   Pennsbury Instrumental Music Summer Program
   ℅ Adam Pfannenstiel
   Pennwood Middle School
   1523 Makefield Rd, Yardley, PA 19067

• Checks or Money Orders must be made payable to: PIMB
• Please put STUDENT NAME & “SMP” in the memo line
• PLEASE NO CASH!

Cancellations on or before June 23, 2024 will incur a $25 charge. No refunds after June 23, 2024.

Many parents and caregivers struggle with how to help their child or teen with behavioral health issues. By attending one of these FREE workshops targeting specific age groups of the child, we will provide you with useful, age-appropriate information and practical strategies you can use at home right away. You’ll also meet other caregivers facing similar issues. Presenters are both skilled clinicians specializing in children and teens, and parents themselves.

All caregivers are welcome, including but not limited to: parents, step-parents, grandparents, foster parents, and professional caregivers! All classes will be held in person at: Lenape Valley Foundation 500 North West Street, Doylestown, PA. Attendees must complete the form to register and attend. One form must be submitted for each attendee. Click here to register!

Run by Pennsbury teachers Dana Hoffman and Aphrodite Crane. It will be taking place at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School this summer, but is open to all Pennsbury students in that age range.

Click here to register!

Join us for the 2024 Pennsbury Instrumental Music Summer Program, held Monday evenings from July 1 - August 19, 2024. This program is open to all current 4th - 8th grade Pennsbury Band and Orchestra students. Click here for more information and to register!

The Pennsbury Parent Academy is a series of educational programs and presentations offered to Pennsbury parents and guardians to support school success and continued home-school partnerships. The PPA program includes monthly, live in-person and/or virtual programming on a variety of topics to promote parent and guardian community engagement, such as:

• Mental Health & Wellness
• Supporting School Success
• Social Media & Internet Safety
• Diversity & Inclusion

Visit our website for recordings of past presentations.

The Pennsbury Community Chorus Musical Theatre presents Beauty and the Beast, Jr., July 22 - August 1, 2024. Led by PHS Choral Director, Lindsey Strauss, this unique opportunity is open to rising 5th graders through rising 10th-graders. Students will learn theatrical skills during the two-week camp, held at Pennsbury High School West, culminating in a performance showcasing those skills. For more information and to register, visit www.pennsburysings.org.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federal Communications Commission program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. This new benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail-in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP, or by calling 877-384-2575.

How to Get Started:

1. Create a training account at PaTTAN: pattan.framwelder.com
2. Complete the 7 online courses: Bureau of Special Education Para Credential of Competency Entry Level Training Series and save your certificates.
3. Email paras@pennsburysd.org to set up an interview to complete the process.

Questions? Email us at paras@pennsburysd.org

Do you enjoy working with children? Do you like working close to home and earning a competitive salary? Then becoming a Pennsbury Bus Driver is the job for you!

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible hours
• Student-centered work environment
• Paid training for your CDL

Questions? Email transportation@pennsburysd.org

Click here to view Pennsbury High School's Student Job Board and find local area businesses with open positions. Some positions allow applicants as young as 14 years old.

Click here for information on how to obtain a work permit.

Click here to visit the Pennsbury School District's E-Flyers Page.

These flyers represent current or ongoing announcements of interest to Pennsbury students and their families that emanate from local community organizations, sports leagues, scouting groups, and other non-profits. Browse through our gallery!

To obtain approval for a flyer to be posted on the E-Flyers Page, please email your request to Macy Cellitti at mcellitti@pennsburysd.org.

PHS Key Club is cleaning pill bottles to be donated to developing Latin American countries. These pill bottles will be used to package medical supplies for those in need. Students have cleaned over 180 bottles and are looking to clean even more throughout the school year. If you are looking to declutter your medicine cabinet, please reach out to Vanessa Fry (vfry@pennsburysd.org) or Oksana Cheeseman (ocheeseman@pennsburysd.org) to donate!

Click the links below to view the current schedules for Pennsbury Athletics.

Weekly Sports Schedule

Current Team Schedules - Schedules are subject to change at any time. Check this page often for the latest updates!

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the PA Office of Attorney General. Report a confidential tip to help prevent violence and tragedies.

Click here to submit an anonymous tip.

Did you miss an email from the District? Check the archive!

The Nutrition Group is now hiring! Positions include Food Service Workers, Cooks, and Kitchen Managers with rates from $15 - $17 per hour. The hours are Monday-Friday, school hours only. No nights, weekends, or holidays! Apply today by calling the Nutrition Group office at 215-949-6740 ext. 2, or click here and search for "Pennsbury"!

The Pennsbury School District is making a concerted effort to ensure that students who reside within our District boundaries are able to attend the school they are assigned to based on their home address. To help us, we have established a Confidential Residency Reporting Tip Line. If you believe someone is falsifying their student's address to attend the Pennsbury School District, please call or email:

residency@pennsburysd.org

(215) 428-4100 ext. 84777 (TIPSS)

Click here for more information.

Have a question about Pennsbury? Don't trust the rumors, ask Penny!

Send Penny an email at askpenny@pennsburysd.org.

Dr. Thomas Smith, Superintendent of Schools

tsmith@pennsburysd.org

215-428-4111

Email: publicrelations@pennsburysd.org

Website: www.pennsburysd.org
Location: 134 Yardley Avenue, Fallsington, PA 19058
Phone: 215-428-4100