Dear Titus Family,

What a week it has been! While the temperatures outside were frigid, Titus was filled with warmth and joy. During indoor recess, our students truly made the most of their time. Many found comfort in cozying up with a good book, while others enjoyed board games or tapped into their creative sides with craft activities. It's always a pleasure to see how our students embrace these moments.

As we look ahead to next week, I want to remind you that we have an early dismissal on Tuesday. This will provide our teachers the time they need to review important student data and thoughtfully prepare for the second half of the school year. We're looking forward to building on the incredible progress our students have made so far, and we are excited about the growth yet to come.

Wishing you and your family a warm, restful, and enjoyable weekend ahead!

Your Proud Principal

Mrs. Helen Sclama Zaleski

Hi Titus Community –

We had another exceptional week here at Titus. I was able to get in so many classes this week to see what is happening. I loved seeing the 4th grade students work on their animal posters in groups. Mr. Bocklet’s P.E. classes have been focused on net games and the 6th graders look like they will be ready for beach volleyball this summer. Mr. Chadbourne’s class has been diving into multiple texts and identifying the theme. Science Olympiad started yesterday with Ms. Tobin and I know those students can’t wait to explore and create in such an awesome after school club. All great things happening at Titus!

And of course, the kids are very excited for the Birds this weekend! They know that I do not like to make predictions because my track record is not so great with doing that. However, I am foreseeing some more Eagles Spirit Days in our future at Titus.

Have an awesome weekend everyone!

Your Proud Assistant Principal,

Mr. Dave Filson

Monday, January 27th- Day 5

• Orchestra Rehearsal @ 7:40am
• Math4Girls @ 3:30-4:30pm

Tuesday, January 28th- Day 1

• Early dismissal @ 11:55am

• Band Rehearsal @ 7:40am
• Orchestra Rehearsal @ 7:40am
• Elementary Winter Music Assembly @ 9:15am
• Elementary Winter Music Concert at Tamanend Middle School @ 7:00pm

Monday, February 3rd- Day 5

• Young Rembrandts @ 3:30pm

Tuesday, February 4th- Day 1

• History Club @ 3:30pm
• Chess Wizards @ 3:30pm

Thursday, February 6th- Day 3

• Science Olympiad @ 3:30pm

Friday, February 7th- Day 4

• Author Visit with Matt Landis (see flyer below)

• Kindergarten- Grayson Lenhart

• First Grade- Claire Morrison

• Second Grade- Griffin Wiley

• Third Grade- Callie Cush

• Fourth Grade- Alex Klesh

• Fifth Grade- India-Rae Bundick

• Sixth Grade- Priya Barker

• Staff: Mrs. Murphy
• Class: Mr. Kirsche's 5th Grade Class

Congratulations and Well Done!

More than 400 hundred young ballet dancers from the Northeast gathered last week in Massachusetts with the hopes of winning a prestigious scholarship at the Youth America Grand Prix auditions.

Our own Ethan Ross was one of them and he earned 1st place in Classical Ballet and 3rd place in Contemporary Dance. Ethan has been invited Tampa, Florida for the finals in April and will join the top 1200 best dancers from around the world!

Congratulation Ethan - we are so proud of your hard work and accomplishments!

Check out this article to read more about Ethan ... Teen dancers descend on Massachusetts to compete in the 'American Idol' of ballet | AP News

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.

CBSD's "Making Practices Public” webpage provides families one-stop access to important resources concerning operational processes; major projects; family supports; and more. Recent information added to the page includes: School Schedule Changes; Roadmap for Finding Community Supports and Services; Family Guide for Special Education Services; "Update the 8" Elementary Capital Project; Title IX Information and Regulations; and 2025 Guidelines for Professional Staff Hiring. Visit webpage

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.

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.

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.

Round Up at GIANT to Support Barclay Farmers Market

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.

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.

Welcome to CBSD! Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is now 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.

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.

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.

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 on a CB West baseball clinic; the Young Rembrandts after-school art club; the Shining Knights after-school chess club; and Bricks4kidz at many CBSD elementary schools.

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