TIGER TIMES

Dear Titus Family,

What a wonderful week it's been here at Titus! It's always a joy to see our students engaged and thriving. One of the highlights of this week was our Veterans Day Assembly. It was an incredibly moving and special occasion, and I’m so proud of how our students and staff came together to honor the service and sacrifices of our veterans. The respect and gratitude shown by our students—whether through heartfelt songs, thoughtful lessons, or simply focused on listening to the stories shared—was truly touching. We are fortunate to have veterans in our community, and it was a privilege to welcome them to Titus and celebrate them and teach our students the importance of service, courage, and patriotism.

Next week, we will be having picture retakes for those who may have missed the original picture day or would like a retake. Please be sure to review information in this Tiger Times for more details.

In addition, I’d like to remind all families that registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. If you have a child who will be joining us, or if you know of anyone in the community who is interested, we encourage you to register early. Our school continues to grow, and we are excited about all the opportunities that await our future students.

As always, I am incredibly grateful for the partnership we share with our families. Your continued support and involvement make Titus such a special place for our students to learn and grow.

Your Proud Principal,

Mrs. Helen Sclama Zaleski

Hi Titus Community-

This week started with a tremendous Veterans Day assembly to honor our veterans. We had an awesome turnout to honor the brave men and women, both near and far, who protect us and allow us to live our everyday lives. Thank you to Mrs. Schorpp, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Ruth, Mrs. Yorczyk, and Miss Spohn for all the work that you did to make it an awesome day.

Mrs. Zaleski and I love getting outside for recess with the kids. One thing I was able to see this week was our 4th graders playing football at recess. We talked about playing hard and playing the RIGHT way. Not to brag or anything, but I threw a few touchdown passes myself.

I look forward to continuing to get outside with all the students this year! Have a great weekend everyone!

Your Proud Assistant Principal,

Mr. Dave Filson

Monday, November 18th

• Young Rembrandts @ 3:30

Tuesday, November 19th

• Chorus @ 7:45
• Picture Retake Day

Wednesday, November 20th

• History Club @ 3:30-4:30

Thursday, November 21st

• PM Kindergarten Conferences, NO PM KINDERGARTEN

Friday, November 22nd

• AM Kindergarten Conferences, NO AM KINDERGARTEN

Monday, November 25th

• Early Dismissal @ 11:55, NO KINDERGARTEN
• Parent/Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, November 26th

• Chorus @ 7:45
• Early Dismissal @ 11:55, NO KINDERGARTEN
• Parent/Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th

• NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - THANKSGIVING BREAK 🦃

• Kindergarten- Ariana Shabdanova
• First Grade- Quinn Fulmer
• Second Grade- Owen Presutto
• Third Grade- Ethan Carleton
• Fourth Grade- Tamilla Hotamova
• Fifth Grade- Victor He
• Sixth Grade- Cassie Rath

• Staff- Mrs. Nero
• Class- Miss Henry's Class

The time has come to sign up for our First Trimester Reporting Conferences!

Our conference for the fall will be held in person. Below you will find a link to the teacher’s schedule.

Please ensure you are choosing the correct STAFF member you would like to schedule with.

Once the teacher is chosen, you will be able to see all the available time slots per the calendar and can pick the time that works best for you.

Once submitted, you will be able to add an additional booking for a different teacher.

Lastly, you will receive a booking confirmation email where you can reschedule or cancel your time, if necessary. For a video walking you through the steps, please click the button below.

Keep an eye out for more Secret Shop information coming home on Friday, November 15th!

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.

A Flexible Instructional Day (FID) is designed for situations where school buildings need to close due to weather or other emergencies, but learning can still continue at home. Utilizing a FID allows us to avoid extending the school year or disrupting the instructional calendar as well as provides an opportunity for students to practice their skills and become more independent learners. Elementary and secondary students and families have certain expectations should a FID be necessary. Complete information, including an explanatory video with a translatable script, can be accessed on our FID webpage.

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.

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.

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

New This Year: Limits on Due Dates for Homework and Summative Tasks Near Observances

In past years, the district has notified faculty in the week or weeks prior to religious or cultural observances to ensure they are cognizant of these events when assigning schoolwork. This year, the district has shared a year-long calendar of these observances with faculty and set guidelines on when no homework or summative tasks should be due.

The Central Bucks Education Foundation is an independent nonprofit that raises funds and builds community partnerships for CBSD and its 23 schools with the mission of providing access to resources and creating opportunities that enrich the teaching and learning experience throughout the district. Due to a generous donor, CBEF is proud to offer a needs-based "Holicong Road Scholarship" of up to $50,000 annually to a current senior at CB South, CB East, or CB West who is graduating in June 2025 and plans to attend a 4-year college or university in summer or fall 2025. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student with demonstrated financial need who has a strong academic history and is actively involved in school activities or within the community. Applications are being accepted now through Jan. 15, 2025. Learn more and apply.

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!

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.

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.

Want to know what’s new in school cafeterias this year? Discover exciting c for the new school year, helpful info for parents, Aramark's creative menu process, and a September limited time offer: the Chicken Katsu Bowl, packed with flavor and served over whole-grain rice! Click here to read the first edition of Aramark's new newsletter for CBSD families.

Create a Meal Payment Account for Your Student on MySchoolBucks

CBSD utilizes the online platform MySchoolBucks for school meal payments, making it easy to oversee a child's meal choices and maintain their account balance. It is important that an account is created for every student, regardless of whether they take part in school meals or not. You can access MySchoolBucks to view and/or set up an account for your student(s) here. To set up an account, you will need your child(ren)'s student identification number(s), which can be found in the Parent Portal.

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.

• Learn more about programs and opportunities that are offered in our CB Community.

• Find information from local non-profit organizations for parents and students.

• Quickly locate weblinks to many community organizations.

Click on the graphic below to be directed to the District Flyer Folder will 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