The Tohickon Golden Eagle

Hello Tohickon Community,

I hope you are all celebrating the Eagles win already, like I am! At my old age, I'm not a fan of late, primetime games, but it is nice to get that out of the way to open up your weekend.

Both of our high schools have stage productions coming up and we hope that you'll be able to go and support them. From my experience, the high school shows are often close to professional productions. Our kids are capable of amazing things! See below for information on how to enjoy The Sponge Bob Musical and Alice by Heart.

Throughout the year, I like to remind parents to keep an eye on their kids' technology, social media accounts, and messaging threads. You do own these phones and pay the bill. Concerns are often brought to our attention, and we are asked for suggestions or advice. Unfortunately, kids are kids and don't always think before they push 'Send,' not realizing that they will never be able to take that back and there is a possibility that the whole world may see it. Please take some time this weekend to discuss appropriate use of social media, what to do if they receive an inappropriate message (delete and don't share), and to make sure they have an adult that they are comfortable confiding in.

On a brighter note, below, you will find some beautiful door decorations created by our students and dates for our own upcoming performances- the winter concert series. Our Teams are also running some more fundraisers and activities that you can participate in.

Hopefully the weather will be nice for us all to enjoy a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Kyle Dudley

Principal

Tohickon Middle School

November

Thursday, November 21st - Parent Council Meeting (9AM)

Wednesday, November 27th - No School for Students/Teacher In-Service

Thursday, November 28th & Friday November 29th - School Closed- District Holiday

December

Tuesday, December 3rd - Winter Choral Concert

Thursday, December 5th - 9th Gr Tour @ MBIT

Thursday, December 12th - 7th Gr Field Trip @ McCarter Theater

Thursday, December 12th - Winter Band/Orchestra Concert

Monday, December 23rd, through Wednesday, January 1st - No School/Winter Break

Our Resource classes recently competed in a Halloween-themed Door Decorating Contest, with a Red Ribbon Week twist. Red Ribbon Week is dedicated to drug awareness, education, and prevention. We also had a visit from the founder of The Grace Project, who came in to speak to our students. Below, you will see some of the winning door decorations!

Hello Seventh Grade parents and guardians!!

I am pleased inform you that Tohickon’s Seventh Grade class is starting a community service project next week! We are collecting items for Operational Eternal Gratitude a club at CB East that supports our military.

Students will write letters to service men and women who are currently serving overseas in their ELA-B classes on Monday, November 4th. Student will also make thank you cars and decorate collection boxes.

The following is a list of items we are collecting to put into care packages for the soldiers overseas. Students can give items to any 7th grade teacher. Donation boxes will be outside rooms 301 and 319. Boxes will also be in front of the library and auditorium. 😊

Collection Timeline: November 1st-18th.

Requested Items:

• Coffee (One lb. bags or less)
• No K-cups
• Ground coffee only
• Black Sharpie Markers—any size

THANK YOU!!!!!

Also—if anyone has an address of a relative, neighbor, or friend that is currently serving outside of the United States, we may be able to send our collections directly to them. Please email Mrs. Reese (jereese@cbsd.org) or Ms. McMahon (kmcmahon@cbsd.org) if you have any information. Thanks again!

The 7th Grade Teachers 😊

The Bucks County Symphony Orchestra invites you and your family to attend its Family Concert—Sweet Suites and Musical Treats—on Sunday, December 8th at 3:00 in the Central Bucks East auditorium. The BCSO will present the beloved Nutcracker Suite as well as a Suite for Small Orchestra that features short lively sections entitled March, Waltz, Polka and Galop. Bring your sleigh bells to play along with the orchestra on Sleigh Ride!

Thirteen-year-old cellist Elijah Song, an 8th grader at Tamanend Middle School and BCSO’s Youth Concerto Competition winner, will play the first movement from Lalo’s Cello Concerto (see bio below poster).

The concert will also feature the CB East Wind Ensemble, joining the BCSO in a performance of a festive and colorful Polonaise by Russian composer Anatoly Liadov. Please check out the information on the poster and come out for an enjoyable afternoon of musical entertainment for entire family. Attendees may enter a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to Russo’s Music! What a wonderful way for the entire family to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment together!

Adult tickets may be purchased online at BucksCountySymphony.org or in Doylestown at Rutherford’s Camera Shop and Doylestown Bookshop.

Elijah Song is an 8th grade student at Tamanend Middle School, playing cello in the school’s String Ensemble and piano in the Swing Ensemble. He participates in the Chess Club, UNICEF Club, STEM Club, and Reading Olympics. Elijah currently studies under the guidance of Priscilla Lee, Associate Principal of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He has been selected as a 1st or 2nd place winner at numerous competitions on both cello and piano. Elijah has been an active member of the Grace Chamber Music Youth Club, dedicated to raising awareness about disabilities and raising money for that worthy cause, and has had the honor of performing several times at the Special Olympics Montgomery County Fundraising Concert. In his free time, Elijah enjoys tennis, soccer and Lego building.

The award-winning CB East Patriot Players proudly presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL, JR. Plunge into this fun-filled, musical adaption of Nickelodeon's popular animated series. The show runs 1 hour and is appropriate AND entertaining for ALL AGES! Join our favorite sea sponge as he and the community of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their home. SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

Show Dates:

Friday, November 22, 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 23, 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm

Sunday, November 24, 7:00 pm

Tickets are only $15 ($10 for students/senior citizens)

Group tickets are available!

https://www.purplepass.com/events/300328-the-spongebob-musical%2C-youth-edition-nov-22nd-2024

A group of Londoners take shelter from The Blitz in an underground tube station. Each person carries with them their own struggles, heartbreak, joy, anger, loss and fear. At the center of the story is Alice Spencer, a teenage girl who has just rescued her best friend Alfred from the rubble and brought him to the shelter. All that remains of the life she once knew is Alfred and their treasured book Alice in Wonderland, the book of their childhood adventures. In an attempt to help Alfred recover, Alice takes him on a journey through Wonderland as she knows it by heart, bringing everyone in the shelter along with her to tell the tale. But Alfred and Alice soon discover that neither one is a child anymore, the stakes are far different this time and Wonderland isn’t always what it seems.

This heartbreaking love story is brought to life with a cast of iconic, endearing, terrifying and whimsical characters. Hauntingly beautiful music played by a full live band combines with artistic storytelling, creative organic choreography, integrative projections, film footage and scenic design, and original costumes to tell this timeless story of love against all odds and the importance of cherishing what matters most.

Tickets are on sale now at https://our.show/harlequinalice or at https://www.cbsd.org/domain/478.

Are you organizing an upcoming community service event or planning one for 2025? Would your event be more successful with the help of student volunteers?

Tohickon has many students interested in learning of opportunities to give back to their community while also earning service hours.

Our students are particularly interested in events that align with their interests and skills, such as food pantries, environmental conservation, education, eldercare, community social events and youth sports.

If you have any upcoming community service projects or initiatives that would be open to student volunteers, please share your details and/or signup links with our NJHS Coordinator, Jaclyn Larkin (jlarkin@cbsd.org), and our Student Council Coordinator, Natalie Dobrowolski (ndobrowolski@cbsd.org), and they can make students aware of upcoming volunteer opportunities.

How does the CB Education Foundation Support 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.

Next Wednesday, Nov. 20 is the deadline for students to submit their original entries for the next round of the CBSD Lockscreen Contest, inspired by CBSD's "Portrait of a Graduate" Resilient Learners attribute. The winning design will be displayed on the screens of all CBSD devices in December and the student artist will win a prize and be invited to a School Board meeting to be recognized. More details and how to submit.

Families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD in 2025-26 are now able to register online. Families of students in any grade who will be new to CBSD in the 2025-26 school year are also able to register. Learn more about registration here and start a new registration application here.

Save the Date-

The 8th Grade Field Trip to TopGolf will be Thursday, June 12, 2025! More details to follow.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Tohickon Middle School, when purchasing through this link.

Tohickon Spirit Wear — Taylor Outfitters

All orders will be delivered to Tohickon and given to your child, unless you pay for shipping.

Welcome back to school! If YOU (as a student or a parent/guardian) feel overwhelmed or just need some advice. Click the link below for some strategies, FAQs, or information on how to contact a School Counselor.

Tohickon Winter Sports Registration Information

Grades 7 and 8

Cheerleading - Registration Deadline 10/8, Tryouts begin 10/10

Girls Basketball - Registration Deadline 11/9, Tryouts begin 11/11

Wrestling* - Registration Deadline 11/16, Practices begin 11/18

Boys Basketball - Registration Deadline 1/19/25, Tryouts begin 1/21/25

Register for sports at https://studentcentral.bigteams.com/ No paper documents should be sent into school. Here is a link with directions and a short video tutorial on how to get started. https://bigteams.my.site.com/support/s/article/Parents-Create-Your-Students-Account All students must be registered and approved with all paperwork in by the due date to participate.

*Wrestling – Middle school wrestling teams are based on high school attendance areas. Future CB East students will practice at Holicong and be part of the Junior Patriots. Future CB West students will wrestle at Lenape and be part of the Young Bucks. Transportation to each school will be provided each day. Parents will need to pick up at 4:30pm at either Holicong or Lenape each day. Most home matches will be at Lenape or Holicong. Tohickon will host a few home matches.

Reach out if you have any questions. Ken Hall – khall@cbsd.org

Grade 9

All 9th grade sports are played at the high schools. 9th graders play at the high school they will attend based on their attendance area. Register for high school sports with the high school they will attend. When registering for high school sports, do NOT include Tohickon as your home school. Only include the high school that your 9th grade child will attend. Shuttle busses will take the athletes to the high school each school day.

CB East

Athletics website: https://cbeathletics.com/

East Athletic Director: Scott Lisher slisher@cbsd.org

CB West

Athletics website: https://cbwathletics.com/

West Athletic Director: Henry Hunt hehunt@cbsd.org

If you have any questions, please contact the high school athletic directors.

The best way to prevent the spread of germs is by washing your hands with soap and water. We have seen many students in need of an inhaler and not having the diagnosis or proper paperwork in our system. We need Action Care Plans and Medication Dispensing Forms completed to best care for your child. Please reach out to discuss. Children may only carry an inhaler on them with the proper documentation on file and after completing a competency.

Cold symptoms are on the rise and a personal supply of cough drops is recommended. No other medication is allowed to be carried without a physician’s order, even over the counter medicines. We encourage all students to carry a water bottle to keep hydrated during the day. Filtered Water stations are available in multiple locations throughout the school.

****FREE BREAKFAST IS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS AT NO COST. STOP BY THE CAFETERIA WHEN YOU COME IN FROM THE BUS IN THE MORNING! Grab a snack for later. ****

Important for 7th Grade Students

The Pennsylvania state mandated Dentals were due on October 15,2024. This is required for all current 7th graders. The dental exam may be dated any time after September 1, 2023 to satisfy this requirement. We are still missing SEVERAL dentals! Please email cbtohickonnurses@cbsd.org with your child’s updated dental forms and/or information. Feel free to send in with your child to drop off at the nurse’s office. Thank you for helping with this important requirement! Call 267-893-3315 with any questions.

Free Holiday Meals for Those in Need

FEAST: Feeding Everyone At Special Times | Non-Profit: Meals and Winter Coats

feastcharitable.org

Tohickon’s annual field trip to the nation’s capital is Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. If you are interested in chaperoning, please begin the “Volunteer Required Paperwork” found below. Please have required paperwork completed by January 1st. CLICK HERE to access the Volunteer Paperwork.

Morning Math Help with Mrs. Bellavance will be offered every day before school from 7:05-7:20AM in room 201. Students from all grade levels and math classes are welcome to come in early for extra practice or help with their math homework. Students do not need to sign up for Morning Math Help; they can come in any day, as needed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Bellavance at abellavance@cbsd.org.

Do you play guitar, piano or bass? Would you like to audition for Tohickon’s Jazz Band? Stop down in the Music Office anytime to pick up a Jazz Band audition from Mrs. Heine! Auditions are due Sept. 27.

Is Art your thing? Maybe not drawing or painting so much, but digital art or PHOTOGRAPHY..? See the flyers below for more information on two new clubs that will be starting in October!

Attendance Policies & Information

The Compulsory Attendance Law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires that an absence excuse submitted by the parent or guardian be on file for every day of the student’s absence. Our new attendance procedures allow parents to submit this absence request via the parent portal. These requests serve as the excuse for the absences. We will no longer be accepting voice messages to excuse absences. If you do not have a parent account, you can find the instructions on our website in the attendance tab.

Tardy Students

A student is considered tardy if they are late to school or class. Students are expected to be in their seats by 7:30. There has been increasing traffic in the morning due to buses and car line; please be sure to add extra time to your morning commute. If your student is late, please be sure to enter the reason in the parent portal Student who are tardy more than three times will receive an after-school detention.

Vacation Requests

We are no longer requiring Vacation Forms. These requests can be made through the parent portal. Please be sure that your student is communicating with their teachers ahead of time, so they can get a plan together for missing work, instruction, and assignments. Please remember that a maximum of five days per student per school year can be approved. *Please note, if you are leaving the country, your students laptop will not work and paper assignments may need to be given; earlier notice will be needed to gather materials.

Appointments

Please use the portal to report times when your child may be arriving late or leaving early. When picking your child up from school, please come to door #1 and have your ID ready. Please make sure to communicate the absence in advance to avoid having to call into classrooms during instructional times. Please enter student appointments by 8:00 am if possible. This allows us to get passes to students during their advisory.

*All medical Notes can be sent to lchmiel@cbsd.org & vcooper@cbsd.org.

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.

Unfortunately, locks are not allowed to be kept on Gym lockers over the summer. If your 8th or 9th grader's lock was left on a Gym locker last year it has been removed. They have been sorted and should be available from your Phys. Ed. teacher on the first day of school. To pay for a lock ahead of time, clixk here https://www.mypaymentsplus.com.

Once the new year begins, please feel free to contact these team members with any questions that pertain to their area of specialization. The team, subject area, and specialized leaders are as follows:

2024-2025 Teams and Team Leaders

• Team Infinity 7A (Grade 7) - Mrs. Kelli McMahon (kmcmahon@cbsd.org)
• Team Summit 7B (Grade 7) - Mrs. Jennifer Reese (jereese@cbsd.org)
• Team Odyssey 8A (Grade 8) - Mrs. Andrea Bellavance (abellavance@cbsd.org)
• Team Expedition 8B (Grade 8) - Mrs. Amy Fry-Daly (afry@cbsd.org)
• Freshman Team - Mr. Michael Weir (mweir@cbsd.org) & Ms. Alison Lewis (alewis@cbsd.org)

2024-2024 Subject Area Coordinators

• English - Mrs. Amy Good (amgood@cbsd.org)
• Math - Mrs. Andrea Bellavance (abellavance@cbsd.org) & Mr. Bill Reynolds (breynolds@cbsd.org)
• Science - Ms. Ashley Gresko (agresko@cbsd.org)
• Social Studies - Mr. James Neely (jneely@cbsd.org) & Mr. Scott Felton (sfelton@cbsd.org)
• Special Education Facilitator - Nichole Taylor (nstaylor@cbsd.org)

2024-2025 Specialized Area Leaders

• Director of Athletics - Mr. Ken Hall (khall@cbsd.org)
• Dean of Students - Mr. Nick Costantino (ncostantino@cbsd.org)
• Building Technology Coordinator - Mrs. Bridget Fox (brifox@cbsd.org)
• Building Technology Coach - Dylan Opper (dopper@cbsd.org)
• Head School Nurse - Mrs. Sheila Kelly (shkelly@cbsd.org)
• Guidance Coordinator - Mrs. Diane Schute (dschute@cbsd.org)

As part of CB's efforts to streamline communicate and enhance security, we have recently deactivated the “Teacher Websites” section on each school’s homepage and all teacher webpages on the district’s website. In the place of individual teacher pages, teachers will begin to use the district’s learning management system, Canvas, to share information with students and families that would previously be posted on their webpages. We will begin this move to Canvas with our secondary teachers this school year and phase in our elementary teachers over the next two school years. Prior to our elementary teachers fully utilizing Canvas, they will communicate with families via email and other district-approved communications channels.

The move to Canvas offers the district and our families several benefits:

• Increased security for district and school resources and information: Visitors must log in to access information in Canvas, whereas all information on the district website is publicly accessible.
• Improved communication consistency and delivery: Over the next two years, Canvas will be fully implemented in all schools, providing a consistent and streamlined K-12 platform for teachers to share information with students and families.

Prior to the start of this school year, teachers can communicate with families and students via email to share supply lists, welcome letters, and other class information. Elementary supply lists will be posted to the school’s building department/grade-level webpages. Once school begins, parents and guardians will be able to create accounts on Canvas using the directions found here.

We are confident our transition to Canvas will positively impact our students' learning journey and the CB experience for families. Should you have any questions, please reach out to your child's school. Thanks in advance for your support!

Updating Student Information Required to View Bus Assignments and Schedules

To remind families, you will not be able to access your student's bus assignments or schedules until updating your information at www.cbsd.org/parentportal. To begin, navigate to the menu, select “more” and then “Annual Student Information Update.” Completing the update will allow you to access student bus assignments when they are released on Monday, August 19 and 7-12 student schedules when they are released on Friday, August 23. Elementary information was made available in early August.

Have You Changed Addresses?

If you have moved, please make sure you update your address with Central Registration. The office can be reached at 267-893-2111 or centralregistration@cbsd.org.

Office hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Absences/Lateness- Parents should notify the school as early as possible regarding absence, lateness, doctor's appointments, vacation requests, etc., by logging into the Parent Portal and entering the absence. Any time a student arrives to school late, they must bring a parent note in with them explaining why they are late, or a parent needs to enter it in the Parent Portal. Any late arrival without a note will be marked as Unexcused.

After 7:30 AM, a student is tardy. Students must report to the office for attendance accounting when arriving late. Such reasons as missing the bus, oversleeping, car trouble, long drop-off line, etc. are NOT valid excuses for lateness. Every unexcused tardy, from the third time (and all subsequent times), will result in an administrative consequence. Late time may be accumulated and count toward illegal absences from school (Truancy). Unexcused lateness in excess of half the school day will be considered an unlawful absence.

Appointments During the School Day- Students may be excused for short periods of time during the day for medical appointments. A note from parents should be taken to the Main Office prior to the start of the school day, on the day of the appointment, or a parent/guardian should enter all requests through the Parent Portal before 8:00 AM. In order to take part in any after-school event (including dances and sports events), students must attend school for at least half of that day. At the middle/high school levels, students need to report to school by 10:30 AM.

Early Departures- Whenever a student needs to leave school before 2:30 PM, parents/guardians are asked to enter the dismissal time in the Parent Portal before 8:00 AM or the student must bring a note to the Main Office upon arriving to school. They will receive a pass to leave class, which must be turned into the Main Office before being dismissed for their appointment. Parents/guardians must pick up students at the Main Office, door number 1, and be prepared to show your ID. If possible, inform the office in advance if you get a last-minute appointment, so that we can advise the student who can leave class quietly, without the disruption of calling into a classroom. Requests after 2:00 PM will not be accepted.

Lockers- Lockers will be provided to all students. Students are NOT permitted to carry backpacks during the day. The use of lockers will become an important space for storage of school materials and coats.

Homework- Homework may be requested after the student has missed three (3) consecutive instructional days (snow days and weekends do NOT count). If the request is received by 8:30 AM, it will be available for a parent to pick-up in the Main Office at 3:00 PM the same day. Have your student follow their Canvas page for classwork and homework assignments. Students should also have a “study-buddy” in each class to call to find out what assignments are missed.

Buses- In accordance with Central Bucks Transportation policy, students will NOT be permitted to travel on another student’s bus. Requests to travel on another student’s bus will NOT be approved. Only in an extreme emergency (parent travel is NOT considered an emergency) will requests for alternate transportation be granted.

Visitors- When visiting Tohickon, please bring your photo ID. All visitors are required to enter and leave through the Main Office, sign in and wear a visitor’s badge while in the building.

Cell Phones- The use of cell phones/electronic devices during the school day is strictly prohibited. All cell phones/electronic devices should be in the “power off” position and kept out of sight during school hours ("OFF AND AWAY"). If a lesson requires the use of an electronic device, the teacher will provide students with an opportunity to obtain and return their device from their locker, or students can use their laptops. Under no circumstances are cell phones allowed to be carried from class to class. Students found with their phones/electronic devices will have them confiscated. The items may be picked up in the Main Office at 2:30 PM and it will result in an administrative consequence.

Please do not call or text your student during the school day. If you need to get a message to your student, please call the main office.

Sick Students- If the School Nurse determines that your son or daughter should be sent home due to illness or injury, she will contact a parent/guardian directly. Students are not permitted to call their parent/guardian for pick up in these cases (i.e. use of cell phone.). If you receive a text or call from your child that they are sick, please direct them to go to the nurse. It is up to the School Nurse to determine if a student is ill enough to go home from school.

Labeling Items- Please make sure your student’s name is on items they may bring to school. We have many sweatshirts, coats, and lunchboxes in our Lost and Found, which is located in the back of the Cafeteria and in large red totes placed on each floor. If items are identifiable, they will be returned to students. If not, students are urged to check Lost and Found. At the end of the marking period, items are donated to charitable organizations.

Drop-off Items (i.e. lunches, homework, sports gear, etc.)- Items dropped off are held in the Main Office and brought to students in the Cafeteria at lunch time. They may check the office between classes, before lunch and after lunch. To avoid class disruptions, we do not to call into classrooms or call down students individually for forgotten items.

Sports- Students involved in sports will receive pertinent information from coaches. Announcements are made regarding changes in schedules for games, practices, etc. as provided by the appropriate coach. In order to take part in any after-school event (including dances and sports events), students must attend school for at least half of that day. At the middle/high school levels, students need to report to school by 10:30 AM

Physical forms are available online and must be completed after June 1st of the appropriate school year. Physicals are necessary for any student who wishes to participate in a sport. Students will not be permitted to attend try-outs for a sport until physical forms are submitted through Family ID. Family ID information should also be completed and instructions can be found under the “Athletics” tab on the Tohickon website.

The doors of Tohickon will open at 7:05am each morning. The buses arrive on the South, or right-side, of the building, where the bus lanes are located. Students will enter through the doors on that side. When students arrive, there will be teachers to help guide them to the correct location. All 7th grade students will proceed straight down the hallway to the Tohickon Auditorium when they arrive. Car riders should be dropped off along the curb in front of the school. Please use caution when dropping students off next to the curb. Do not allow your child to walk through traffic or parked cars, as this is a very busy time of morning. Following the signs in the parking lot allows us to avoid dangerous situations and do NOT pass anyone while in the Tohickon parking lot.

Students dismiss at 2:30 PM. Car riders should be picked up at the main entrance in front of the building.

If you have entered a request for student attendance (absence, early dismissal, appointment, vacation, etc.), you are still likely to receive an automated message notifying you of their absence. Our system is set up so that parents are alerted in the event that a child calls themself out. We apologize for the inconvenience.

For more information on the CBSD Attendance Policy, CLICK HERE.

Student Services Office: 267-893-3310

• Mrs. Colleen Penglase (cpenglase@cbsd.org) - Secretary
• Mrs. Diane Schute (dschute@cbsd.org) will be working with those students with last names from A-Le.
• Mr. Joseph Stryker (jstryker@cbsd.org) will be working with those students with last names from Lf-Z.
• Mr. Jesse Everhart (jeverhart@cbsd.org) Psychologist
• Mrs. Kailtin Wolfinger - (kwolfinger@cbsd.org) Social Worker

CHIP is short for the Children's Health Insurance Program, Pennsylvania's program to provide health insurance to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance.

CHIP is brought to you by leading health insurance companies. You'll have a choice of major insurance companies with networks of physicians, specialists, and care facilities near you. Your kids may even be able to keep visiting the same doctors they see today.

We pride ourselves on communication at Tohickon! There are a number of ways we communicate with our parents. They are as follows:

• Weekly Newsletter - The newsletter will be sent out through Blackboard Messenger every Friday throughout the school year. The newsletter is designed to be informational and substantive. There is always a chronology of upcoming events listed. All present and past Tohickon newsletters can be found on the Tohickon website.

• School Website - The Tohickon website is a great place to find important information. The most recent newsletter and daily announcement links are always located on the front page. All information pertinent to parents and students can be found in the "Parent/Student" section of the website.

• E-Mail Blasts - Email blasts at Tohickon are used when an important message needs to be sent to parents quickly. PLEASE do not delete these messages, as they are most likely very important.

• Twitter - Messages and pictures are sent to the community frequently to highlight unique events happening in school. Follow us on Twitter @CBTohickonMS

• Parent Council Meetings - These are great opportunities to hear what is going on and to provide feedback to Mr. Dudley and Dr. Fash. The Tohickon Administration values your opinion and wants to hear your thoughts on given topics. Parent Council Meetings are typically held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This year's dates are as follows: September 19th, October 17th, November 21st, January 16th, February 20th, March 20th, April 24th, May (Teacher Appreciation Activities- TBD). Meetings are typically held in the Tohickon Library. The meetings begin promptly at 9:00 AM and usually conclude between 10:00 and 10:30 AM. There is no meeting in December or June and the May meeting is traditionally reserved for the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.

• Teacher Canvas Courses- All teachers are expected to maintain an updated school Canvas course. This site is useful for finding out what is going on in class and tracking assignments.

• Parent Portal - All grading and assignment information can be accessed using the Parent Portal. If you are having any trouble accessing your child's information, please contact the student services department at 267-893-3310.

Just by doing your routine shopping, you can help Tohickon in our efforts to raise money for special programs and various items to support our school and students. Tohickon has registered in a fundraising program sponsored by eScrip.com. We also collect Boxtops for Education and clothing. Check out the details below. It is easy to do and a wonderful way to support our school! Thank you, in advance, for your participation in these programs!

Just register online at www.escrip.com. Tohickon’s Group ID # is 150239570. You can split your donation among several different schools or organizations, so if you’re already registered with another group, consider adding Tohickon! While you’re logged onto the www.escrip.com site, you may want to consider registering your debit and/or credit card so that Tohickon will benefit from purchases made with those cards at retailers like Office Max, Eddie Bauer, Barnes and Noble, and Payless Shoes. Choose “my escript” from the menu at the top of the screen, log in with your password, go to “Account Administration,” and select “Credit and Debit Cards.” Be sure to check out the complete list of participating merchants and contribution rates.

Tohickon collects Box Tops electronically! Box Tops for Education will still be worth 10 cents per clipping, but will no longer be printed on products anymore. Instead, please use the following easy steps to submit your Box-Tops!

1. Go grocery shopping & keep your grocery store receipt.

2. Download the "Box Tops for Education" app in the Apple App store or Google Play store

3. Scan your grocery store receipt using the "Box Tops for Education" App.

4. Enjoy earning cash for Tohickon!

Traditional Box tops are being phased out of production, but you can still send any remaining unexpired clips to Tohickon.

All money raised from this continuous collection will supplement club and activity programs, including volunteer activities. For more information on Box Tops for Education go to www.boxtops4education.com.

Email: kdudley@cbsd.org

Website: cbsd.org/tohickon
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Phone: 267-893-3300
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