Holicong Weekly Update
In a World Where you can be Anything, BE KIND!
Week of February 19, 2024
Holicong Community,
This month we celebrate Black History Month in our country, district and at Holicong. Our goal is to recognize the contributions of African Americans in different ways both in and out of the classroom setting. We want to be respectful of the students and families of color at Holicong to ensure anything we do is done in a manner that is inclusive and respectful of these students and families. This work started here years ago with our alumni Iffy Aduba and our work with Courageous Conversations and continues still with the work of our Humanitarians of Holicong and curriculum work across the district. Discussions about race and culture can be delicate not only for middle school students but for adults as well...and much harder to articulate in announcements or emails and the reason why meaningful discussions should take place.
I welcome any parent or caregiver who would like to be involved in these discussions to reach out to me directly as I would value any insights from those in our community. In the meantime, please look for updates and information in our daily announcements!
Kevin Shillingford, Principal
WEEKLY CALENDAR
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 19
Holicong Athletics Calendar (click on link)
Monday, February 19 - CBSD CLOSED
- PRESIDENT"S DAY
Tuesday, February 20 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
- Instructional Ad Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 21 (A DAY)
- Program Planning - 8th Grade Verifications Posted on Parent Portal
- CBSD Realignment Meeting @ Tohickon
Thursday, February 22 (B DAY)
- Parent Council Meeting
- 6th Grade Parent Orientation
Friday, February 23 (A DAY)
- Holicong Sunshine Club Jeans Day
Congratulations to MathCounts and the Varsity Math Club for their outstanding performance in the recent Bucks County competition. The team's dedication to academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge is truly commendable and every team member contributed and represented Holicong. A special shout out to Snay as he will be representing Holicong at the state competition. We will be rooting for you!
The link above will take you directly to our daily announcements & updates
A Women's Place Healthy Presentations - A special thanks to our friends at A Women's Place for visiting last week to talk about Healthy Relationships with our 7th & 8th grade students. This a time where our students' relationships are changing and relying on social media use and communication now more than ever - and we will continue to be a focus for our work at Holicong. We appreciate any conversations our parents will have with our students on the topic of communicating with peers in a manner that is kind & respectful!
Lymphoma & Leukemia Society - Please see here for our newest Faces of Holicong featuring Breanna and the work she is doing with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Faces of Holicong - Breann & Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - we hope the Holicong Community will support her with this work!
Parent Council - We have our February Parent Council meeting set for this Thursday at 9 AM! Please see below for information for our last Parent Council. Here is the link to join -
Parent Resources / Parent Council 2023-2024 (cbsd.org)
Our January Parent Council presentation is now posted on the Parent Council website and you can watch the video or click through the powerpoint. A special thanks to Mrs. Louderback & Mrs. Striano for providing a detailed overview of the program planning process for each grade - it was a lot of information! For those of you that would like to watch the video and looking for specific information and don't want to watch the entire presentation, here is a timeline:
- Start of meeting to 28:30: Calendar overview, portrait of a graduate update, athletics, music, student activities, 9th grade NYC trip (Canelli, Wentz, Shillingford)
- 28:30 - 49:00: 7th Grade program planning overview - includes detailed overview of Advanced Sciences & Social Studies (Striano)
- 49:00 - 57:15: 8th Grade program planning overview (Striano)
- 57:15 - 1:25: 9th Grade program planning overview (Louderback)
NJHS Peer Tutoring Program - The program is in full effect and please sign up in Edficiency for peer tutoring! Thanks to Mrs. Mandes for organizing this and if any students have questions please reach out to her via email or in the library.
9th GRADE UPDATES
Student Services Department / 9th to 10th Grade Program Planning (cbsd.org)
Parent Council-20240118_090353-Meeting Recording.mp4 (9th Grade - Begins at 57:15)
- A reminder that the payment and permission for the 9th grade trip to NYC are in My Payments Plus - Parent Resources / My Payments Plus (cbsd.org). We are excited for the 9th grade trip this year as we visit the 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty, & Ellis Island! Please see more information in the Parent Council video.
8th GRADE UPDATES
Student Services Department / 8th to 9th Grade Program Planning (cbsd.org)
Parent Council-20240118_090353-Meeting Recording.mp4 (8th grade begins at 49:00)
- The NJHS application process will begin soon. Look for announcements and ways to get involved in our local community (NJHS is not just about grades!) and information from Mrs. Mandes.
7th GRADE UPDATES
Student Services Department / 7th to 8th Grade Program Planning (cbsd.org)
Parent Council-20240118_090353-Meeting Recording.mp4 (7th grade begins at 28:30)
- It was great to see all of the 7th grade students at the Snow Ball dance last week!
Holicong Commons
Thanks to Luka, Lily, Emma, Kiera, and Molly for investing time and decorating the commons to make it a more welcoming and homey environment for students and staff!
Holicong Atrium
We have cleared out space in the front office atrium to the right as you enter for our lost & found, any dropoff items parents have for students, and computer pickups. These are labeled for everyone and hope visitors take a moment to see the Holicong memorabilia we have displayed in the glass cases above.
CB Realign Initiative
SAVE THE DATE - Dr. Scanlon and the district realignment team will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday, February 21st at 6 PM at Tohickon Middle School.
Please continue to check the district website for information on the realignment initiative - Future Planning / Welcome (cbsd.org).
ANNOUNCMENT FROM CBSD - CHANGES to DISTRICT CALENDAR
Please note message from CBSD for updates on school calendar based on weather cancellations.
• The K-12 half day that was scheduled for Wednesday, January 24 will now become a full day of school for all. This allows our secondary schools to make up some time lost to snow days in the first semester. The half-day will be moved to Friday, January 26, for all students grades K-12. Our teaching staff will use that afternoon for professional development. Again, we apologize for the confusion. This decision was made in consultation with our principals and administrators.
• At this time, we are not currently planning to make an additional adjustment to spring break based on today’s snow day. However, as you may be aware, PA school code requires that school districts must hold 180 days of school or an equivalent number of hours. If we end up with additional snow days we may need to make further adjustments to our calendar.
CBSD Job Fair - CBSD Support Staff Job Fair
- CB South is hosting a job fair on Monday, February 12 from 4:00 - 7:00 for individuals interested in working in CBSD. The district has a variety of openings in different areas and we also have a few at Holicong if you are interested!
Community Wellness Fair (ALL)
The Central Bucks School District is hosting a comprehensive wellness fair for the community on Tuesday, February 20th from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Central Bucks High School South, with a snow date of February 26th . Come talk to providers to get more information about mental health, behavioral health, and general wellness services/options in the community. This exciting event will be represented by over 60 vendors that have availability for kids, teens, and families. Please see the attached Save-the-Date, and please look out for more information as the event gets closer. You will not want to miss this!
College and Career Fair (SECONDARY ONLY)
The Central Bucks School District is hosting a college and career fair for all that are interested. On Wednesday, March 13th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Central Bucks High School South, all are welcome to get more information from numerous colleges and local businesses. If you have a high school student, then this event is for you!!!! Please see the attached Save-the-Date and be on the lookout for additional information.
HOLICONG IN PICTURES
Let's make tie-dyes!
Let's make tie-dyes!
Let's make tie-dyes!
Let's make tie-dyes!
Let's make tie-dyes!
Let's make tie-dyes!
Let's make tie-dyes!
Let's make tie-dyes!
Let's make tie-dyes!
Celebrate Holicong Day!
Celebrate Holicong Day!
Celebrate Holicong Day!
Celebrate Holicong Day!
Celebrate Holicong Day!
Celebrate Holicong Day!
POPS baking cookies for the holidays!
POPS baking cookies for the holidays!
POPS baking cookies for the holidays!
9th Grade Winter Concert
9th Grade Winter Concert
9th Grade Winter Concert
Wrestling in Action
Wrestling in Action
Murals from Mr. Maigur's Class!
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 26
Monday, February 26 (A DAY)
Tuesday, February 27 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, February 28 (A DAY)
Thursday, February 29 (B DAY)
Friday, March 1 (B DAY)
WEEK OF MARCH 4
Monday, March 4 (B DAY)
Tuesday, March 5 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, March 6 (A DAY)
Thursday, March 7 (B DAY)
Friday, March 8 (A DAY)
WEEK OF MARCH 11
Monday, March 11 (B DAY)
Tuesday, March 12 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, March 13 (A DAY)
Thursday, March 14 (B DAY)
Friday, March 15 (A DAY)
- I & E - School Level - Portrait of a Graduate - THOUGHTFUL COLLABORATORS is March Attribute
WEEK OF MARCH 18
Monday, March 18 (B DAY)
Tuesday, March 19 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, March 20 (A DAY)
Thursday, March 21 (B DAY)
Friday, March 22 (A DAY)
WEEK OF MARCH 25
Monday, March 25 (B DAY)
Tuesday, March 26 (A DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, March 27 (B DAY)
Thursday, March 28 (A DAY)
Friday, March 29 (B DAY) - 1/2 Day for Students
- End of 3rd Marking Period
April Dates
(subject to additions/adjustments)
WEEK OF APRIL 1
Monday, April 1 (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 2 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, April 3 (A DAY)
Thursday, April 4 (B DAY)
Friday, April 5
- CBSD District Holiday (Good Friday)
WEEK OF APRIL 8
Monday, April 8 (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 9 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, April 10 (A DAY)
Thursday, April 11 (B DAY)
Friday, April 12 (A DAY)
- I & E - School Level - Portrait of a Graduate - ADDAPTIVE INNOVATORS is April Attribute
WEEK OF APRIL 15
Monday, April 15(A DAY)
Tuesday, April 16 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, April 17 (A DAY)
Thursday, April 18 (B DAY)
Friday, April 19 (A DAY)
WEEK OF APRIL 22
Monday, April 22 (B DAY)
- PSSA ELA Test 1
Tuesday, April 23 (A DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
- PSSA ELA Test 2
Wednesday, April 24 (B DAY)
Thursday, April 25 (A DAY)
Friday, April 26 (B DAY)
WEEK OF APRIL 29
Monday, April 29 (A DAY)
Tuesday, April 30 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
- PSSA Math Test 1
Wednesday, May 1 (A DAY)
- PSSA Math Test 2
Thursday, May 2 (B DAY)
Friday, May 3 (A DAY)
May Dates
(subject to additions/adjustments)
WEEK OF MAY 6
Monday, May 6 (B DAY)
Tuesday, May 7 (A DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
- PSSA Science Tests 1 & 2 (8th Grade Only)
Wednesday, May 8 (B DAY)
Thursday, May 9 (A DAY)
Friday, May 10 (B DAY)
WEEK OF MAY 13
Monday, May 13 (A DAY)
Tuesday, May 14 - NO SCHOOL/GENERAL ELECTION DAY
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, May 15 (B DAY)
- Keystone Test Day 1
Thursday, May 16 (A DAY)
- Keystone Test Day 2
Friday, May 17 (B DAY)
WEEK OF MAY 20
Monday, May 20(A DAY)
- 6th Grade Orientation Visits - Buckingham & Cold Spring
Tuesday, May 21 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
- 6th Grade Orientation Visits - Bridge Valley, Linden & Warwick
Wednesday, May 22 (A DAY)
Thursday, May 23 (B DAY)
- 9th Grade Washington DC Trip
Friday, May 24 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
WEEK OF MAY 27
Monday, May 27 (A DAY)
Tuesday, May 28 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, May 29 (A DAY)
Thursday, May 30 (B DAY)
Friday, May 31 (A DAY)
WEEK OF JUNE 3
Monday, June 3 (B DAY)
Tuesday, June 4 (A DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, June 5 (B DAY)
Thursday, June 6 (A DAY)
Friday, June 7 (B DAY)
WEEK OF JUNE 10
Monday, June 10 (A DAY)
Tuesday, June 11 (B DAY)
- Soft Pretzel Sales at Dismissal
Wednesday, June 12 (A DAY)
Thursday, June 13 (B DAY) - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - 1/2 DAY
Friday, June 14
Tour of 20th Century - Jazz Band!
Mock Trial Preparations!
Tour of 20th Century - 1940's!
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Festival
Winter Arts Choir Concert
Holicong Information
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/holicong
Location: 2900 Holicong Road, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 2678932700
Twitter: @CBHolicongMS
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