Dear Bucktail Families,

As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to you and your students for all of your hard work and dedication. This year has been filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences, and none of it would have been possible without your continued support.

Our students’ achievements, both in and out of the classroom, are a testament to their determination and the incredible partnership between our school and our families. Thank you for encouraging your children to strive for excellence and for being an integral part of our Bucktail community.

As we enter the holiday season, I sincerely hope you find time to relax, recharge, and enjoy special moments with your loved ones. This is a time for connection, reflection, and gratitude, and I wish each of you a season filled with joy and togetherness.

On behalf of the entire staff here at Bucktail, thank you for being part of our school family. We look forward to welcoming our students back in the new year, ready to continue the journey of learning and success together.

Warmest wishes for a safe and happy holiday season,

Sincerely,
Mr. James Poleto
Bucktail Campus Principal

December 12 - Bucktail Holiday Concert 6:00

December 20 - King of the Mountain - No School

December 23 thru January 1 - Winter Break

January 17 - 3 hr. Early Dismissal/In-Service (1/2 clerical)

January 20 - Martin Luther King Day - No School

January 24 - Act 80 Day

KCSD has moved back to ClassDojo as our messaging app. Please be sure to connect (or reconnect) so you don't miss any important information from your child's school or teachers.

Stay informed about:

• School events and activities
• Important deadlines and assignments
• Emergency alerts and school delays/dismissals/closures

All elementary schools within the district are Title I schoolwide schools and receive Title I federal funds to support the positions of Interventionist and Title I Associates. We determine how to use the funding to staff our buildings based on family input and our school data. If you are interested in becoming a part of our Title I team, please reach out to your building Interventionist or principal. Our Policy 917/918 meetings are a great place to start, because we always review our School Improvement plans and the most updated school data during those meetings.

At all school levels, we use Title IV federal funds to purchase incentives for PBIS (our positive school-wide behavior supports) rewards, and we emphasize the goal of following school rules in all schools.

Required documents for families:

Right to Request Qualifications of Teachers (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact jevey@kcsd.k12.pa.us .

Note: If your child is taught for four or more weeks by a teacher who is instructing in a content area for which they are not currently certified, the district must notify you. Four-week notification letters will be added here if that becomes necessary.

Non-Discrimination Statement (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact jevey@kcsd.k12.pa.us.

Title I District Parent Policy - Policy 918

Coaching Newsletter for Families - How We Teach Reading

Title I Complaint Procedure

Math is everywhere! When you measure an ingredient for a recipe, tell time, pay a bill, or look at the daily temperature, you are using math. These activities offer ideas on how to make math fun at home and start building some math skills that kids will use as they get older. Click to learn more!

Video (Spanish Only)

If your family speaks a language other than English, the district has access to translators and interpreters that can accompany you in meetings with teachers and school members. If you would like to be connected with a translator or interpreter please reach out to your child’s teacher or the school guidance counselor. The accessibility features in the top right corner of this Smore allow you to translate this page.

We're so excited to have our schools filled with students and teachers where we can all grow and learn together!

There is so much awesomeness that can be achieved when we're present at school. If something is getting in the way of your student coming to school, please reach out to your student's teacher, school counselor, district social worker, or school nurse. We want to make sure that your student is receiving whatever supports necessary to help them be successful.

REMNDER: As we start a new school year, excuses need to be turned in within 3 days of an absence. Use your school's attendance email to make sure that the excuse notes get turned in on time.

Wildcats on the Prowl: AttendanceMatters Now!

If you are concerned about a student for any reason, you can make a SAP referral. The SAP referral can potentially lead to any needed services and/or supports the student may need to be successful.

Scan the QR code on the picture to make a referral!

The link in the button above should take you to our Volunteer Application.

You may also apply on-line at https://www.applitrack.com/kcsd/onlineapp/ instead of using a paper form.

Clearances and Mandated Reporter training are also required. Here are the links:

· Clearances

· (Act 34) PA State Police https://epatch.pa.gov/home

· (Act 151) PA Child Abuse https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home

· (Act 114) FBI https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania

Use service code to receive the correct clearance: 1KG6XN

Mandated Reporter Training http://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/

Elizabeth Nace is our Personnel Secretary & Volunteer Specialist, you can use the information below to contact her, and she said she is happy to help you and answer questions!

570-893-4900 x 2319

https://www.kcsd.us/district-offices/human-resources/volunteer-information

enace@kcsd.k12.pa.us

86 Administration Drive, Mill Hall, PA 17751

Keystone Central School District has School Resource Officers throughout our district for safety and security.

Officer Scott VanGorder - Central Mountain High School

Officer Cory Beaver - Bucktail High School & Renovo Elementary

Officer Luke Motter - Central Mountain Middle School

Officer Mike Fetzer - Elementary district-wide and District Attendance Officer

Officer Todd Brian - District-wide

Did you know that KCSD has an online cyber option for students? Please visit our website to learn more about the flexibility and courses that are available to our students!!

Check out our Virtual Academy Newsletter!

Please use the following link to read the upcoming events and information for December and January

https://secure.smore.com/n/z42g3

Many questions can arise concerning your child's laptop, internet access, busing information or maybe you'd like to volunteer in your child's school. These links below can help you get answers or point you in the direction of who to speak to.

Principal - James Poleto

Dean of Students - Michael Poorman

Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext. 3501

School Secretary - Dionne Werts

School Guidance Counselor - Currently Vacant

School Nurse - Caitlyn Wagner