NBMS Weekly MESSAGE

Greetings Parents and Guardians,

I hope this e-mail finds you and your family well.

Thank you for participating in our fundraiser held last week at Caln Pizza. Your participation was appreciated.

CDT Assessments: This week we will be assessing students through the Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT) which is a set of online assessments, divided by content areas (Literacy, Mathematics, and Science), and is designed to provide diagnostic information to guide instruction in order to support intervention and enrichment. The CDT will assist our Math and ELA educators in identifying student academic strengths and areas in need of improvement and provides links to classroom resources. We know that our students have shown growth through other assessments and this tool is a bench mark that will provide us with more information as we start to finish the 2nd half of the year.

End of 2nd Marking Period: The marking period ends on Thursday, January 23 so please encourage your student to make sure all their assignment are submitted.

Student Absences: If your student is absent from school, please e- mail the excuse within 3 days upon their return to NBAttendance@casdschools.org or the days absent will be marked illegal. Also, Students are responsible for missed work. Teachers are not obligated to provide work in advance.

Kind Regards,

Dr. Eugenia Roberts, Principal

E-Mail Address: robertse@casdschools.org

Phone Number: 610-383-3745

Weekly Schedule - January 20 - January 24, 2025

Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Observance/Presidential Inauguration - No School

Tuesday, January 21 - Day 6 - ELA CDT Assessment

Wednesday, January 22 - Day 1 - ELA CDT Assessment - Boys Basketball (A Team) vs. Fugett - Home

Thursday, January 23 - Day 2 - Math CDT Assessment - End of 2nd Marking Period

Friday, January 24 - Day 4 - Math CDT Assessment - New Related Arts Classes Start -PBIS Reward: Akeelah and the Bee Movie - Boys Basketball (A Team) vs. Penn Grove – Home

On Friday, January 24, the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Team will show the movie "Akeelah and the Bee" for a reward. The educational value: Akeelah and the Bee highlights the value of education, especially literacy and spelling. It encourages persistence, mentorship, and self-confidence while highlighting the importance of community support in overcoming challenges. The film is an inspiring tool for motivating students to strive for academic success and personal growth. Movie Rating: PG Educational Rating: ★★★★★

· If you do not want your student to view this movie, please send me an e-mail and we will find an alternative assignment. Please send e-mail to Robertse@casdschools.org.

North Brandywine Middle School students are invited to come watch the

boys’ 7th grade basketball game this Friday, January 24th at the Coatesville

Area High School Gymnasium. Drop off is at 3:30PM at the CASH GYM

doors and pick up will be 5:15 PM. (Located at the opposite side of the

building from the football stadium)

Why join the Parent Group? Make Your Voice Heard – Connect With Parents – Stay Informed – Share Your Ideas – Support Your Child – Be A Positive Role Model

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Place: North Brandywine Middle School (in person) and Zoom

We have a small but exciting and ready-to-work group of parents who have a personal stake in providing fun activities for our students. We meet the first Thursday of every month at 5:00 p.m. Parents can join our meeting via zoom or attend the meeting in person at NBMS. Our meetings are typically over at 6:00 p.m. so please plan to join us Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Parent Collaboration: If you would like to be included in the parent group correspondence/discussions prior to a mass e-mail, please send me an e-mail (robertse@casdschools.org) and the name of your student.

NBMS students have been invited to Coatesville Area Senior High School to watch their drama presentation of Beetlejuice on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The educational goal of this trip is to expose our students to a different form of art such as acting, singing, dancing, and spoken dialogue. We expect to leave NBMS at 9:30 a.m. and return to NBMS at approximately 11:00 a.m. The cost of the trip is $5.00, which will help to offset the price for travel.

Permission Slip - https://forms.office.com/r/Xe2Kc9mmu2

RevTrak - https://coatesvillearea.revtrak.net/ms/nbm/#/f/NBMS-Paint-and-Patch-Field-Trip

Coatesville Area School District Partners with Care Solace to Revolutionize Mental

Health Care Access

Students, their families, and staff now have access to mental health care coordination services at no cost.

Understanding the profound impact of untreated mental health conditions, Coatesville Area School District takes an innovative step forward by partnering with Care Solace, a social purpose organization focused on removing barriers in accessing mental health care. The collaboration provides school district families and staff with access to Care Solace's care coordination services at no cost.

Coatesville Area School District will use Care Solace to support its commitment to ensuring accessible mental health care. This initiative demonstrates the district’s dedication to building a resilient community, where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

As a central hub of care, Care Solace streamlines communication and coordination to connect individuals with the right resources and appropriate level of care. Individuals seeking mental health care now have a trusted companion to rely on.

With a team of more than 500 dedicated Care Companions, Care Solace connects Coatesville Area School District to over 560,000 licensed mental health and substance use treatment providers. Through a human-centered and technology supported approach, these Care Companions navigate the fragmented mental health care system on behalf of individuals, helping them find the perfect fit for their unique needs and insurance requirements. Their multilingual Care Companions are available 24/7/365 ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for the entire community.

"Care Solace is proud to support Coatesville Area School District in prioritizing the well-being of its students, staff and community, " says Chad Castruita, Founder & CEO. "Care Solace exists to calm the chaos that often surrounds mental health crises, providing a supportive and compassionate framework to help individuals regain control of their lives."

For more information about utilizing Care Solace's services, school district families can visit Coateville's portal

To learn more about Care Solace and its services, visit caresolace.org.

About Care Solace

Care Solace is revolutionizing mental health care access, bridging the gap between social agencies and community-based mental health providers. Through a human-centered and technology supported approach, Care Solace navigates the fragmented mental health care system to match individuals with a licensed mental health or substance use provider. More than 500 dedicated multilingual Care Companions are available 24/7/365 to ensure the perfect fit for each person’s unique care needs and insurance requirements. The organization has a network of more than 560,000 licensed providers, serving more than 900 organizations across the United States. For more information, visit www.caresolace.org.

Documentation Required for Absence, Lateness or Early Dismissal

A) A note from a parent is required following any absences. The sending of a note, in and of itself, does not make an absence, lateness or early dismissal excusable.

B) Absences for three (3) or more consecutive days may require a physician’s excuse.

C) Parents/guardians and students should submit written excuse within three (3) school days of the absence.

D) If a written explanation is not submitted within this period, the absence becomes unlawful.

Cumulative Lawful Absences

A) After an accumulation of ten (10) days of absences in one school year, a physician’s excuse and parental conference may be requested.

School Response to Unlawful Absences

A) First Unlawful Absence: Parent/guardian is sent notice via regular mail, phone call or email of unlawful absence.

B) Second Unlawful Absence: Parent/guardian is sent second notice via regular mail, phone call or email of unlawful absence.

C) Third Unlawful Absence: Parent/guardian is sent third notice of unlawful absence by certified mail providing “official notice of child’s third illegal absence.”

Act 138 or 2016 provides that parent/guardians or persons in parental relation, having charge of any child of compulsory school age who fails to comply with the provisions of this act regarding compulsory attendance may be fined:

A) Up to three hundred dollars ($300) per offense plus court costs for the first offense • Up to five hundred dollars ($500) for the second offense

B) Up to seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) for a third and any subsequent offenses • Or be sentenced to complete a parenting education program

'C) And in default of payment of such fines, costs, or completion of the parent education program by the person so offending shall be sentenced to the county jail for not exceeding three (3) days.

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.

North Brandywine Middle School

Website: www.casdschools.org/north

Location: 256 Reeceville Road, Coateille, Pa. 19320

Phone Number: 610-383-3745

E-Mail Attendance Notes: NBAttendance@casdschools.org

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