Drummers With Attitude is performing on the court before tip-off at the 76ers game. This performance will be extra special as it will honor Josiah Christian Grant-Cedeno and family. Josiah tragically passed away on August 31. A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to the Grant-Cedeno family. Please use the link listed on this flier to purchase tickets. If you are a DWA performer, please list your name when prompted to be included for the tip-off performance.

Students in Mr. Marlow and Ms. Fox's Tiger Tech class have been using their creativity to design and produce 3D printed and laser engraved items. These innovative creations were sold at the Halloween dance at Armstrong, providing hands-on experience in entrepreneurship. Several students volunteered to manage the sales, which raised over $100 for future supplies. Currently, the students are working on a new logo design for the shop. We look forward to seeing their next creations at the Winter Choir Concert and Truman Band Breakfasts.

If students have small packages, they will be sent home with those packages. If students are unable to take the packages home, they will need to be picked up by an adult. Items arrive frozen and we are unable to store them; please make arrangements to pick up orders. Any questions or concerns, please reach out to: lynn.rutecki@bristoltwpsd.org

https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/?ac=11703AR

Dear Armstrong families,

Our picture retake/make-up day is Tuesday, November 12th.

Barksdale Photo requested that we share this important information regarding picture retakes. Please use the link to place your order ahead of time. Our order code for online purchases is 11703AR.

Here is an overall review of what to expect.

1. Any student wishing to have a retake should bring their original picture package to exchange for the retake image.
2. When an order is placed online, the parent/guardian will receive a camera pass via email. This can either be printed or texted to the student and brought to picture day. The photographer will photograph the printed camera pass along with the student.
3. If a student is not able to print their camera pass, that is not a problem. We will match up the student to their order manually in the production process.
4. A parent may order from the flyer up until 24 hours after picture day. After 24 hours, the online ordering access may close. This will allow our imaging team to "Pull" all orders submitted and match them with the students photographed.
5. 5. When pictures are returned to school, all students that purchased pictures will receive their prepaid package. Any student that was photographed but did not order a package, will receive a "Proof" (PX) of their picture that was taken on picture day.

All proof packages offer parents a second opportunity to order prints. All orders are subject to shipping and handling costs of up to $8.50 and will be shipped directly to home.

Please see the attached flyer! Visit www.barkdalephoto.com for questions regarding picture retake/make-up day.

Thank you.

Back to School Special!

Don't forget to purchase the 2024-2025 Armstrong Yearbooks for $25 by January 2, 2025. After that, the price will increase to $30. You can pay with cash, a check made out to BTSD, or online using the provided link. If you're interested, please send the payment along with the order form in an envelope with your child's name and first-period teacher's name on it. The envelope can be submitted to the 1st period teacher, Mrs. Schultz, Mrs. McHugh in D-2, or the guidance office.

Order your 2024-2025 Armstrong Yearbook online: https://studentservicesco.com/neil-armstrong-middle-school/neil-armstring-middle-school-yearbook/

• No factor has a more direct relationship to a student’s success in school than a good attendance record.
• Regular attendance is necessary for students to learn. Students build upon previous information to provide understanding, and to develop skills in all areas of their education.
• Daily attendance contributes to the student’s development in learning responsibility, self discipline, relationship building, and good work habits.
• Good attendance allows students to gain maximum benefit from their education and reach their highest potential. They can graduate and be prepared for their next step in life.

• Showing up matters for R.E.A.L because it is an opportunity to:

  • Build Routines

  • Increase Engagement

  • Provide Access to resources

  • Support Learning

• Bring in a signed excuse on the day of return to school or use our new email for all attendance and early dismissal notes. armstrong.attendance@bristoltwpsd.org
• Be aware of the obligation to make up work missed.
• Be aware of the school’s attendance policy and the consequences for noncompliance.

• Create a morning routine to ensure students attend school regularly.
• Adopt age-appropriate expectations such as using an alarm and prepping clothes and materials for the next day.
• Check in with your student regularly on their grades and progress.
• Check infinite campus monthly to monitor progress and attendance.

Armstrong students have completed their iReady assessments in reading and math. The iReady diagnostic assists in identifying our students' instructional needs, which drives our instruction.

Students took a short survey about their learning environments, school supports, skills for success, and well-being. This survey allowed students to voice their perspectives, share their experiences, and describe how they feel supported through their relationships with others. A team of dedicated teacher leaders will analyze the results and use students' information to build pathways to positive experiences at Armstrong.

Report cards will be available on iCampus on November 22nd.

This is an opportunity to provide support, encouragement, and guidance. Here are some steps you can take to make the most of the report card review:

1. Review the Report Card Together

• Sit down with your child in a calm, distraction-free environment.
• Go through each subject and area of feedback. Use this time to understand their strengths and areas for improvement.

2. Keep a Positive Tone

• Regardless of the grades, approach the conversation with encouragement and positivity.
• Acknowledge their efforts and progress, even in areas where the grades might be lower than expected.
• Praise the subjects where they have improved or excelled to reinforce their confidence.

3. Ask Open-Ended Questions

• Instead of making statements, ask questions like:
  • "How do you feel about your grades this marking period?"
  • "Which subjects did you enjoy the most?"
  • "Was there anything you found challenging?"
• Open questions give them a chance to share their experiences and concerns openly.

4. Focus on Growth, Not Just Grades

• Help them see that grades are not the only measure of success—learning progress, effort, and skill-building are essential.
• Encourage a growth mindset by focusing on what they can work on or improve for the next term.

5. Set Goals Together

• Help your child set realistic goals for the marking period.
• Examples: Spend more time on math or reading daily. Focus on organization or managing study time. Go to school daily to avoid missed assignments.

6. Discuss and Implement a Plan of Action

• If there are areas of difficulty, talk about ways to improve, such as changing study routines.
• Let your child be part of the planning, giving them some control over their own learning strategies.

7. Stay in Touch with the Teacher (if necessary)

• If there are significant concerns, reach out to their teachers to understand any challenges and to get suggestions for how to support your child.

8. Reassure and Celebrate Progress

• Let them know you’re proud of their hard work, regardless of their grades.
• Celebrate the small wins and their commitment to growth, reinforcing that learning is a journey and grades are just one part of it.

Bristol Township is committed to providing a safe, positive learning environment for district students. We recognize that bullying creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, detracts from the safe environment necessary for student learning, and may lead to more serious violence.

Bullying means an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act or series of acts directed at another student or students, which occurs in a school setting and/or outside a school setting, that is severe, persistent or pervasive and has the effect of doing any of the following:

• Substantially interfering with a student’s education.
• Creating a threatening environment.
• Substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school

Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyberbullying.

School setting means in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop or at any activity sponsored, supervised or sanctioned by the school.

It is the policy of Bristol Township to investigate all cases of bullying. If you feel that your child or someone you know is or has been the victim of bullying please fill out the reporting form below and reach out to the building principal immediately.

December Events:

Band Concert - 5th @ 7:00 p.m.

4.0 Breakfast

Half Day Students - 11th @ 12:30 p.m.

Chorus Concert and Winter WonderLand - 12th

Chorus Concert @ 7 p.m.

Winter WonderLand 6 p.m.

Progress Reports - 16th

Half-day Students - 20th @ 12:30 p.m.

January Events:

ROCKS Retraining - 2nd

Half-day students - 15th @ 12:30 p.m.

No School/Happy Martin Luther King Day - 20th

Screenagers - 23rd @ 6 PM

Half-day students/End of 2nd marking period - 28th @ 12:30 p.m.

Armstrong Middle School

475 Wistar Road

Fairless Hills, PA 19030

267-599-2270

Principal - Mr. Dayton

ed.dayton@bristoltwpsd.org

Principal Secretary - Mrs. Page

paula.page@bristoltwpsd.org

267-599-2269

Assistant Principal - Mrs. Sabatini

jeana.sabatini-gilbert@bristoltwpsd.org

Attendance/Assistant Principal Secretary - Mrs. Little

gina.little@bristoltwpsd.org

267-599-2265

School Counselors

School Counseling Website

Mr. Benson - All grades last names A-L

thomas.benson@bristoltwpsd.org

267-599-2272

Ms. Guinta - All grades last names M-Z

greta.giunta@bristoltwpsd.org

267-599-2274

School Counseling Secretary - Ms. Capriotti

kelly.capriotti@bristoltwpsd.org

267-599-2268

Social Worker - Ms. Donnelly

colleen.donnelly@bristoltwpsd.org

267-599-2264

School Nurse - Ms. Rose

stacy.rose@bristoltwpsd.org

267-599-2262

Fax: 215-949-1721

Special Education Department Chair - Mrs. Schultz

jennifer.schultz@bristoltwpsd.org