TIGER TIMES

Dear Titus Family,

What an amazing week we’ve had here at Titus Elementary! Our students have been full of energy, creativity, and teamwork. Throughout the week, your kids have been helping me build excitement for a surprise for Mr. Filson. It has been so fun seeing them work together to make it a memorable moment. Be sure to ask your kiddos all about it – they’ve been excited to keep this one under wraps!

Looking ahead, we’re especially excited for next week as we celebrate one of our most cherished traditions – Read Across Titus! It’s a day devoted to the joy and magic of reading. The entire school will come together for a day of fun, engaging activities, and of course, plenty of reading. It’s always such a joy to see how our students embrace the world of books, characters, and stories. We look forward to making this celebration even more memorable for our students and are thrilled to watch them experience the power of reading in such a dynamic way.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and looking forward to another fantastic week of learning and fun!

Warmly,

Your Proud Principal

Mrs. Helen Sclama Zaleski

Hi Titus Community –

Wow! What a day it was today. All week long the students were keeping a BIG secret from me. I heard things like “I know something you don’t know,” all week. Even Mr. Farese stopped me in the hall and said “Mr. Filson… Friday is going to be awesome for you.” Well, the big surprise came today, and the wonderful Mrs. Zaleski made me her famous banana bread and let me tell you, It is the real deal! These Titus Tigers know how to keep a secret and loved it over my head.

This week I had the pleasure of seeing Mrs. Maiese teach phonics instruction. Her class is such a fun and engaging classroom to learn in and I even learned all about how to use “Gentle Cindy” to help sound out the soft G sound. The students in her class did a tremendous job and had fun while learning. Thank you, Mrs. Maiese!

One of the greatest parts about being part of the community is seeing our Titus Tigers do all the things they love. AJ Borgmann (1st Grader in Ms. Casey’s class) is not only a great student, but he is also a master on the wrestling mat as he was the KING of the hill for the CB RAIDERS this week. Way to go AJ!

Warmer weather is on the horizon as we get into March. Have a great weekend everyone!

Your Proud Assistant Principal,

Mr. Dave Filson

Monday, March 3rd- Day 3

• Chorus @ 7:45am
• Young Rembrandts @ 3:30pm

Tuesday, March 4th- Day 4

• Chess Wizards @ 3:30pm
• History Club @ 3:30pm

Thursday, March 6th- Day 1

• Science Olympiad @3:30pm

Friday, March 7th- Day 2

• Read Across Titus Day!

Monday, March 10th- Day 3

• Chorus @ 7:45am
• Math4Girls Club @ 3:30pm
• Young Rembrandts @ 3:30pm

Tuesday, March 11th- Day 4

• Chess Wizards @ 3:30pm

Friday March 14th- Early Dismissal 11:55 AM (Gr. 1-6)

• Kindergarten- Jaxon Andrews
• First Grade- Noah Lerner
• Second Grade- Avery Salambier
• Third Grade- Gunnar Remolona
• Fourth Grade- Vera Duntzee
• Fifth Grade- Paarth Sharma
• Sixth Grade- Jacob Morrison

• Staff- Miss Spohn
• Class- Mrs. Maiese's First Grade Class

Congratulations and Well Done!

2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades had a visit from Coastal Wilds and got to meet some exotic animals including a reptile, owl, chinchilla, and hedgehog. They shared about the animal’s habitats, life cycles, and some adaptations.

The nurse’s office will be conducting scoliosis screenings for 6th graders at Titus on Wednesday March 5, 2025. The purpose of this screening is to detect possible curvature of the spine. The screening is simple and quick. Each child is observed individually in a private setting. Students do not disrobe. They will be asked to remove outer layers/sweatshirts or hoodies. Please have your child layer their clothing. Students are encouraged to wear a snug, fitting top such as a T-shirt or under armor as their bottom layer. Please contact our Certified School Nurse, Jennifer Donovan if you have any questions regarding the screening procedure. If you prefer to exclude your child from scoliosis testing, please email me at Jedonovan@cbsd.org prior to the screening date.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation,

Jennifer Donovan RN, BSN, CSN, MEd. Jedonovan@cbsd.org

Dear Sixth Grade Families,

As we begin program planning for middle school, we want to share updates to our secondary mathematics program. A summary of course descriptions, placement criteria, and frequently asked questions can be found on the district mathematics website: Mathematics / Elementary to Middle School Transition.

Math course recommendations will be available in Infinite Campus starting on March 6.

Opens March 3rd!

We can't wait to see you at our Home & School Bingo Night!

Link will be shared via email on the morning of March 3rd - watch your inboxes.

We are an "A" or early school, and our hours are 8:35 AM to 3:15 PM.

The morning kindergarten session hours are 8:35 AM to 11:10 AM.

The afternoon kindergarten session will run from 12:40 PM to 3:15PM.

Please be aware that the school day begins at 8:35 AM in your child(ren)'s classroom(s). If you are a car rider in the morning, it is recommended that children are dropped off no later than 8:30 AM in order to get to their classrooms for the start of the school day at 8:35 AM. If a student arrives in their classroom beyond 8:35 AM, they are considered tardy. Parents will need to come into the building to sign their child in if they arrive after 8:35 AM.

The adults supervising the car-rider drop-off line will be on duty until 8:32 AM. Students dropped off after 8:32 AM will more than likely not be able to make it to their classrooms on time for the start of the school day at 8:35 AM. Also, for safety reasons, students arriving to school prior to 8:15 AM, need to be supervised by their parent/caregiver. We ask that all students wait with their family member in the drop off line until 8:15 AM.

Performers, musicians, and everyone behind the scenes at each of CBSD's middle and high schools welcome community members to spring musical season across the district, beginning March 6 at Holicong and Tohickon Middle schools and closing on May 4 at CB West High School. In between, the district's other four middle schools and two high schools will stage their own performances for a total of eight unique musicals performed over 16 days and nights of theater in CB! Learn more about each show and how to purchase tickets.

The Central Bucks High School South Titan Thespians are proud to present Sweeney Todd, School Edition, on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Tickets are currently on sale via this link, or you can print and send the attached order form over to South in the pony.

Are you watching kids become too accustomed to using technology at too young an age? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw this happening with her kids and wondered about the impact and the friction occurring in homes and schools around negotiating screen time. The result is "Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition."

On Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Lenape Middle School auditorium, parents, guardians, and caregivers are invited to a screening of the film, which will kick off a CBSD series on digital wellness. "Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition" is a version of the original "Screenagers" movie and addresses issues that elementary school aged kids, parents and educators are facing, such as smartwatches in class, unhooking from and monitoring video gaming, social media pressures, exposure too young, and what research shows is a healthy amount of screen time. Solutions are also offered.

No pre-registration is required. This event is for parents, guardians and caregivers only. There will be no child care available.

Notice is hereby given that the Central Bucks School District’s April 17, 2025 School Board Meeting has been rescheduled. The April School Board Meeting will be held on April 24, 2025. The location and start time remain the same: 7 p.m. in the board room of the district's Educational Services Center located at 16 Welden Drive in Doylestown, PA.

Families interested in learning all about special education, gifted, and other student services in CBSD are invited to check out a comprehensive 22-page handbook that reviews all related information, including details on clinical services and staff, extended school year, FERPA, transition information, 504 agreements, a glossary, and more. This resources, along with many others for families, can also be accessed from the district's Making Practices Public webpage.

CBSD's "Making Practices Public” webpage provides families one-stop access to important resources concerning operational processes; major projects; family supports; and more. Recent information added to the page includes: School Schedule Changes; Roadmap for Finding Community Supports and Services; Family Guide for Special Education Services; "Update the 8" Elementary Capital Project; Title IX Information and Regulations; and 2025 Guidelines for Professional Staff Hiring. Visit webpage

Round Up at GIANT to Support Barclay Farmers Market

From January 1 through March 31, the GIANT Company invites customers to join in supporting its "Feeding School Kids" initiative by rounding up at the register. The GIANT Company will directly support customers’ generosity by matching all donations up to $100,000. The Barclay Elementary School Farmers Market is the beneficiary of the funds, which help to support families across CBSD's 23 schools.

The CBSD instructional calendar for the 2025-26 school year was approved by the Board at its monthly meeting on Dec. 2. View the calendar

As a result of adjustments to the 2024-25 school calendar that added two half-days to the end of the school year (June 11 and June 12), CBSD kindergartners who attend the AM session this school year will have their last day of school on Wednesday, June 11 in the AM and there will be no PM session. Kindergartners who attend the PM session will attend in the AM on Thursday, June 12 and their last day of school will be Friday, June 13 in the AM.

Welcome to CBSD! Please register ASAP! Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open for families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD and students in all grades who will be new to CBSD next school year. Learn more about registration here and start a new registration application here.

If you are a volunteer with a local fire company or nonprofit emergency medical service agency, CBSD wants to thank you for your service by helping reduce your property taxes as a result of a newly enacted Volunteer Service Tax Credit Program passed by the School Board in Sept. 2024. To qualify for the tax credit, volunteers must be active members of an eligible fire or emergency medical services agency and earn points based on their service. Learn more

How the CB Education Foundation Supports 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.

As we approach the end of the year, the Central Bucks School District Education Foundation invites you to consider making a tax-deductible investment in education. Right now, teachers from schools across the district are submitting grants for programs that directly enhance the learning experiences of your children. Your generous donation will help make this a reality. Every contribution, big or small, helps CBSD educators invest in innovative classroom projects and resources. You can choose to make a gift in honor of a special teacher or student, and we will share that acknowledgement with them. To donate, visit https://cbeducationfoundation.org and email Jackie@cbeducationfoundation.org with any questions.

As we begin the 2024-25 school year, CBSD wishes to remind families of important information regarding attendance. Pennsylvania's school laws, like Act 138 of 2016 and the updated Act 16, outline what is required for mandatory school attendance and procedures to follow when students are absent or late. Learn more

Important Attendance Information

Families: Please review the attendance communication from the district. Click the link below!

CBSD welcomes qualified candidates to apply for a range of full-time career opportunities with benefits. From head and assistant coaches to a middle school Special Education teacher to a high school Biology teacher to a secondary school counselor to staff nurses to education assistants (and more!), there may be a perfect place for you to make a positive impact in CB. View available positions and apply now!

Titus will expect all potential volunteers to complete their paperwork for clearances prior to assuming any volunteer/chaperone role within the school. This will ensure we are in line with district and state expectations.

Who Needs Clearances: An individual who is responsible for the child's welfare or has direct contact with children. Pennsylvania law requires all persons having direct contact with school children to obtain background checks and clearances. In the best interest of the safety and security of our students, Central Bucks School District required the submission of these clearances prior to volunteering during the school year. Approved volunteers are given an identification card to be presented at the school (along with your photo ID, such as a driver's license) when volunteering. Please allow 7-10 days after you have submitted your online application for receipt of the ID card.

Additional information and steps on how to complete your clearances can be found on our district website by clicking here.

Many students across the district currently have negative balances in their lunch accounts. We ask all parents and guardians to please check their MySchoolBucks account to view their balance and, if negative, to please make a payment. Even if you pack a lunch for your child(ren), they still may be purchasing cafeteria items.

To make a payment: Log in to MySchoolBucks and click MAKE A PAYMENT. Click CAFETERIA MEAL PAYMENT. Select or enter a payment amount. Click ADD TO BASKET. Click CHECK OUT NOW to complete the payment process.

For complete instructions on how to use your MySchoolBucks account, go to http://learnmyschoolbucks.com/Parent. You can also use MSB to monitor what your student is purchasing for breakfast and lunch and check your child(ren)'s account balance(s). If you have questions or concerns related to your child(ren)’s account(s), please call the Aramark Food Services office at 267-893-5758.

Get ready for a jam-packed March newsletter! We're celebrating big wins (hello, Eagles Super Bowl!), introducing you to our awesome local partners, and unveiling our brand new Instagram page – give @AramarkCBSD a follow! Plus, you won't want to miss the delicious details on our limited-time Cajun Biscuits & Gravy. Trust us, your tastebuds will thank you. Read "The Feed"

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.

Did you know there's a webpage on CBSD.org where you can get information on various community events and activities happening around Central Bucks? Check it out now!

Click on the graphic below to be directed to the District Flyer Folder with all this information and more!

Helen Sclama Zaleski

Email: hzaleski@cbsd.org
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/titus
Location: 2333 Lower Barness Road, Warrington, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tituscbsd
Twitter: @TitusElemSch