NBMS Weekly MESSAGE

Greetings Parents and Guardians,

I hope this correspondence finds you well. It looks and feels like “Fall” made a statement because the temperature suddenly changed.

End of Mid-Marking for the 1st Marking Period: It is hard to believe that we have been in school for 6 weeks. Please be aware that as of September 27, we are halfway through the 1st marking period. Mid-marks will be available the following week. The marking period ends on October 30, so we encourage you to be in contact with teachers regarding grades and concerns.

NBMS Construction: As you are aware, NBMS will be building additional classrooms as we prepare for 8th grade. The construction will not affect the learning environment inside the building. Students will notice that fencing will be going up where the modulars are currently located starting Wednesday and this should be completed by Monday (9/30).

Home Football Games: We encourage our CASD families to support our athletic teams. Feel free to review the athletic schedules. Please note that students in grades K - 7 must enter the game with an adult, and be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Kind Regards,

Dr. Eugenia Roberts, Principal

E-Mail Address: robertse@casdschools.org

Phone Number: 610-383-3745

Weekly Schedule - September 23- September 27, 2024

Monday, September 23: Day 1 - Boys Soccer vs. Great Valley – Home

Tuesday, September 24: Day 2- Field Hockey vs. Avon Grove – Home

Wednesday, September 25: Day 3 - Girls Soccer vs. Avon Grove – Home

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Thursday, September 26: Day 4

Friday, September 27: Day 5 - End of Mid-Marking for the 1st Marking Period - Cross Country vs. Stetson – Home

FYI: Thursday, October 3: No school/Teacher In-Service

School pictures are ready! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program, click here.

* Open to all students.

• No art talent is necessary, just a desire to create art.

• Art club makes personal art projects, art for the school and school plays

• Art club meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday from 2:30 – 3:30 pm 10/17, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/19, ½, 1/16, 2/6, 2/20,3/6, 3/20 & 4/3.

• If there is a cancellation, students will be notified via the morning or afternoon announcements.

• Transportation is not provided.

• Students are not required to participate every week • Return signed permission slip (attached) to Mrs. Pierce in room 33B

The CASD will continue to use the Bus Status App to notify parents/guardians and schools of delayed buses.

Please click the attachment for directions to download the app.

As we continue to embrace technology as an integral part of our educational environment, we want to ensure that your child’s school-issued device is well-protected. To this end, in leu of our previous TIF, we are offering optional insurance coverage for these devices to help mitigate any potential costs associated with accidental damage, loss, or theft, outside of any warranty covered repairs.

Why Device Insurance?

School-issued devices are an important tool for learning, and while we strive to take great care of them, accidents can happen. Device insurance provides peace of mind and financial protection by covering repair or replacement costs due to unforeseen circumstances.

What computer insurance covers

A stand-alone computer insurance policy through Progressive includes coverage for perils (laptop theft, vandalism, fire damage, and more) and unexpected accidents such as:

• Water damage (including liquid spills and submersion)
• Damage from dropping or stepping on your laptop
• Power surges due to lightning

What laptop insurance doesn't cover

Laptop insurance doesn't cover everything. Some exclusions are:

• Computer viruses
• Wear and tear or corrosion
• Software issues
• Blatant neglect

All policies and claims are the sole ownership of the Parents and Guardians. Complete details and common questions can be found at the following link: https://www.progressive.com/electronic-device-insurance/computer-laptop-insurance/

Lastly, for anyone that has already paid a TIF for the 2024-2025 school year, the district will be issuing those families a full refund.

Sincerely,

CASD Office of Technology

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is excited to offer the 7th grade initiative as a free YMCA membership to all 7th grade students. The goal of the 7th grade initiative is to inspire youth to discover their passions , develop a healthy lifestyle, and gain the assets to avoid risky behaviors and success in school and also in life.

Step Up, Step Out, Make a Difference (SUSO) is an Empowerment, Self-Care, Leadership afterschool program for girls in 7th - 8th grade that Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) launched last year. This year the program is held at the Coatesville Y on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30. Every girl who is part of the program receives a free membership to the Y.

Originally, the program was for girls in 8th-12th grade. Last week the girls in the program shared shared with their director how 8th grade is one of the most difficult years and to help transition into 8th grade, it would be very impactful if the program was offered to 7th grade girls. This program is girl driven. They talked and we listened, so now the program is for girls in 7th -12th grade.

Attached is a flyer for the program with the dates.

The Home Access online registration is is open. This feature allows new families in our district to register for Home Access and create their own username, password, and security questions. Attached, please find the instructions in both English and Spanish. The only change to these instructions is that you will need to select our district from the drop-down menu on the initial registration screen.

North Brandywine Middle School

Website: www.casdschools.org/north

Location: 256 Reeceville Road, Coateille, Pa. 19320

Phone Number: 610-383-3745

Dr. Eugenia Roberts, Principal. E-mail Address: robertse@casdschools.org

Ms. Kathy Kadel, Principal's Secretary. E-Mail Address: kadelk@casdschools.org

Dr. Wilson Lambert, Assistant Principal. E-Mail Address: lambertw@casdschools.org

Ms. Theresa Eller, Assistant Principal's Secretary. E-Mail Address: ellert@casdschools.org

Ms. Jaclyn Dzedzy, Guidance Counselor. E-Mail Address: dzedzyj@casdschools.org

Ms. Patty Nelms, School Nurse. E-mail Address: nelms@casdschools.org

Ms. Jennifer Lally, Technology Specialist. E-mail Address: lallyj@casdschools.org