Gayman Gazette

We hope everyone is enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation on Spring Break!

We will see you on Tuesday, April 2nd.

• Now - April 1st: Spirit Wear Sale
• Monday, April 1st: No School for Students/Teacher In-service
• Tuesday, April 2nd: "Light up Blue" for Autism Awareness Day
• Tuesday, April 2nd @ 5:45PM: 5th & 6th Grade Reading Olympics Competition @ Bridge Valley
• Wednesday, April 3rd @ 8:00AM: Student Council Meeting
• Friday, April 5th: First Friday - Mustang Spirit Day
• Saturday, April 6th: Dine & Donate @ Borough Bagels
• Tuesday, April 9th: AM Kindergarten Attends/No PM Kindergarten - Kindergarten Conferences in the afternoon
• Wednesday, April 10th: PM Kindergarten Attends/No AM Kindergarten - Kindergarten Conferences in the morning
• Wednesday, April 10th: 2nd GR PEN Trip to FAB LAB
• Thursday, April 11th & Friday, April 12th @ 11:55AM: Early Dismissal - Parent & Teacher Conferences / No Kindergarten
• Friday, April 19th: Last Day to order your Yearbook
• Friday, April 19th @ 6:00PM: GHSA Color Run
• Tuesday, April 23rd: Primary Election - CBSD Closed/Offices Open

🔵⚪🟣SAVE THE DATE: Field Day is Wednesday, May 22nd🟣⚪🔵

* Click here for the 2023-2024 District Calendar.

** Click here for access to the 2023-2024 Gayman School Calendar.

STRINGS LESSONS - DAY 2

BAND LESSONS - DAY 4 & DAY 5

CHOIR - DAY 4

• Gayman School Directory
• Order your Yearbook
• Spirit Wear Sale
• April Breakfast Menu
• April Lunch Menu
• RaiseRight Program

Mr. Jesse Shaw, who has been teaching QUEST here at Gayman Elementary School for the past 9 years, has been asked to work full time in the CB Technology and Innovation Department focused on Staff Development and training. He is sad to leave but very excited for this new adventure. At this time the plan is for him to return to Gayman in the fall once his work is completed. Ms. Lexi Drea, who has been teaching 6th Grade during Mrs. Milroy's maternity leave, will take over as our QUEST teacher for the remainder of the school year. Ms. Drea is thrilled to be staying at Gayman and is excited to work with all of the students at the school. This staffing change will take affect when we return from Spring Break.

Our second trimester conferences will take place on Thursday, April 11th and Friday, April 12th for 1st-6th grades. Kindergarten parent teacher conferences will take place on April 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th.

If you have selected a conference after school on the 11th or 12th, please enter the building using the door under the "Gayman Elementary School" sign, to the right of the front door. The exterior doors will be unlocked. If you have selected a conference for any other time, you must enter and sign in at the Main Office.

*Report Cards are now available to be viewed in Parent Portal.

It is time to order your GAYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL yearbook!

School Passcode: 10157566069198

Yearbook costs $21.60 and includes 2 CUSTOM PAGES for FREE.

These pages are printed only in your yearbook. You can add more custom pages, each additional 2 pages is $.99.

All orders must be placed by April 19th.

Click here for more information, including directions on how to upload a student absence: Managing Student Attendance.

If you would like to pick up your son/daughter early for an appointment, please pick up your child before 2:45PM. After 2:45PM, your child will be asked to wait with the other walkers, bus and car riders in his/her classroom, to ensure a safe and efficient dismissal for everyone.

Thank you!

To volunteer at a class party or chaperone a field trip, your clearances must be up-to-date.

If your clearances are current, upload them into the App Garden - Volunteer Tracker. If your clearances have expired, or you need to begin the clearance process, click on the Required Documents for the directions. For more information, consult the Human Resources Volunteer Required Paperwork webpage.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires all school districts to administer PSSA testing for the 2023-24 school year. The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment is aligned with the PA Standards. The English Language Arts and Mathematics PSSAs are administered in grades 3 through 8 and the Science PSSA is administered in grade 4 and grade 8.

The specific dates for the English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science Assessment are listed below:

• April 22nd, 24th, & 25th: English Language Arts for grades 3-6
• April 29th & 30th: Mathematics for grades 3-6
• May 1st AM & PM: Science for grade 4

Students learn all skills, concepts, and content necessary to take the assessment within their daily reading, writing, mathematics, and science instruction. These assessments are critically important; please encourage your child to do their best. The results will be one of the measures we use as we make curricular updates and revisions. Individual performance will be one of the factors we consider when determining which students need additional support or enrichment. The data will help the district plan support for students who are not meeting the expectation of proficient on the exam.

A parent/guardian may choose to exempt their child from participating in the exam(s) if the tested content is found to be in conflict with their religious beliefs as per PA Code 22, Chapter 4.4. To exclude your child from taking one or more Keystone Exam(s), a parent/guardian must complete the following actions required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

1. Email the School Assessment Coordinator. For our school, please e-mail Mr. Ortman (sortman@cbsd.org) to request an appointment to view the exam(s) to determine if they conflict with your religious beliefs.

2. Report to Gayman at the appointed time and sign the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Confidentiality Agreement prior to viewing the exams.

3. Write a letter to the Superintendent of Schools for Central Bucks School District, Dr. Jim Scanlon, stating the specific exam(s) you want your child exempt from for religious reasons. Submit the letter to Mr. Ortman (sortman@cbsd.org)

More information about this state exam can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Website.

Families can access the online application for Free & Reduced Meals by clicking here. The application must be submitted each year AND for each child. If your child received free or reduced lunch last year, you must re-apply for the 23-24 school year.

If you're interested in a position on the GHSA Executive Board, nominations will be accepted between April 2nd and April 15th. To nominate yourself or someone else, please submit the following information to GHSANOMINATIONS@gmail.com:

• Name
• Position of Interest (choose one)

Please Note: Nominees for GHSA President must have served at least one year in an executive board position at Gayman or another CBSD school.

It’s hard to believe, but the end of the year and our 6th graders time at Gayman is upon us.

• Please send in your 3 individual photos of your child as soon as you can using the following link: VIDEO MONTAGE LINK (Open link for instructions on how to upload)

• We want to make sure every graduate is accounted for! We may ask for school group photos at a later date. Any issues with uploading photos contact April Knorr (aniceot1223@gmail.com)

If you have any questions regarding 6th Grade Promotion, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Jen Kanyok (jenkanyok@gmail.com) and Lauren Lennon (lauren.lennon@hotmail.com)

Check out our new Gayman spirit wear, Field Day t-shirts and accessories via this link: Gayman Elementary - Spirit Wear 2024

The online store is open for shopping Now through April 1st and orders will be delivered to Gayman the week of April 29th.

Each student has been assigned their field day team color; please reach out to the teacher or the Gayman front office if you are unsure of your childs team.

If you have any questions or concerns about the sale please reach out to Home and School via GHSAinquiries@gmail.com

The Mustang Muse is now accepting submissions for its Spring 2024 issue! Each grade-level teacher will have a folder in their classroom to collect stories, poems, other writing projects, and/or artwork of all kinds (sketches, comics, drawings, paintings), but electronic submissions are also accepted via

gaymanmustangmuse@gmail.com.

PLEASE NOTE: All students who submit at least one piece of work will see their work published. However, due to space issues and page count, multiple submissions may not be published. Editors reserve the right to determine which submission is best suited for the issue.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, April 19th.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Megan Monforte (meganmonforte9@gmail.com). Thank you!

The Family Fun Color Run is in one month and we have 318 runners! We still need a few volunteers and donations to help make this event a success. To volunteer or donate CLICK HERE!

Also be on the lookout for communication from your Homeroom Parents about donating items for the grade level raffle baskets. Thank you in advance for your contributions!

Click here for the CBSD New Student Registration page including necessary documents to gather in order to register your kindergarten students.

Once your child is registered, then tell us about your son/daughter! We invite you to complete our Kindergarten Welcome Survey found on our New Families Resources Page.

NOTE: Requests for morning or afternoon kindergarten are determined on a first come - first serve basis. Priority is also given to a request with a documented need by the parents' employers.

Email: sortman@cbsd.org
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/gayman
Location: 4440 Point Pleasant Pike, Doylestown, PA, United States
Phone: 2678934350
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Twitter: @CBGaymanES