TIGER TIMES

Dear Titus Family,

We had another great week at Titus! It's such a joy to be in our hallways each day. Joy and laughter can be heard around every corner while focus and instruction are taking place - it's a great combination!

I am bursting with excitement as we approach this coming week, especially with our much-anticipated Titus Run for Funds on Friday, September 27th. We can’t wait to see you there to cheer on our amazing Titus Tigers during the fun run! Check out the schedule (in this week's newsletter) so you know what time your children will be "running". Emails will be coming your way each day with updates and information.

This event is not just about running; it’s a wonderful week of celebrating all that Titus is! Our Run for Funds ties directly with our character education program and each day of the week our students will focus on ... PRIDE - RESPECT - INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY - DETERMINATION - EMPATHY through lessons presented by our 6th grade leaders. It is a wonderful school wide program that brings us all together for a common purpose and goal.

Please check out the video below from our opening assembly today - it's epic!

Also, this is our only fundraiser of the year, and we invite our vibrant Titus community to come together in support of our Home and School Association. Your generosity helps to provide enriching opportunities and fun activities for all our students, and we truly appreciate every bit of support.

Thank you for your continued support of our great school. We can’t wait to see you next Friday—it’s going to be amazing!

Warmest wishes.

Your Proud Principal,

Mrs. Helen Sclama Zaleski

Hello Titus Community-

We had an incredible week. I have learned that the Titus staff is a “well-oiled machine,” and they have our students right where they need to be.

The energy in our building at our kickoff assembly for Run for Funds was ELECTRIC! Special thanks to our 6th grade leaders and teachers for all their efforts in getting ready for today’s assembly. I am so proud of the amount of pride that was shown by all our students. This pride will be on full display today and all of next week as we gear up for the big event next Friday.

Have a great weekend everyone

Have a great weekend

-Mr. Dave Filson

Friday - September 20th

• Runs for Funds Kick Off Assembly!
• Assembly during the school day (wear your Titus colors!)

Monday - Friday

September 23rd - 27th

• Run for Funds Week (more information below!)

Friday, September 27th

• TITUS RUN FOR FUNDS!!!
• See schedule below and come and watch your Tigers at the Fun Run!

Monday, September 30th

• Early Dismissal Day

• Kindergarten- Thomas Campion
• First Grade- Emmie Brady
• Second Grade- Aviana Sust
• Third Grade- Mallory McKinski
• Fourth Grade- Evan Klein
• Fifth Grade- Declan McGill
• Sixth Grade- Alex Treude

• Class - Mr. Kirsche's 5th grade class
• Staf f- Mrs. Bartasavich

Did you see our newest addition?

Another Point of Pride for our great school!

Many thanks to the Basso Family who lovingly made and donated this to Titus.

It's Perfect!

🖤🐯💛

Mark your calendars for the 2024-2025 school year picture day. Picture Day will take place on Thursday, October 10th. More information will be sent home as the date gets closer.

On Friday, September 27th the 2024 PSSA Individual Student Report (ISR) will be sent home in a sealed envelope with your 4th - 6th grade child. The assessment was administered in grades 3-6 in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and grade 4 in science during the 2023-24 school year.

If your child receives a blank report, that is an indication that your child did not take the assessment. Additionally, you will not receive a report if your child was not a student at Elementary School during our last school year.

If you have any questions about this information, please feel free to reach out to me. We value your continuous support of your child's learning.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Helen Sclama Zaleski

Chorus this year will be led by Mr. Hurle!

Here are some FAQ:

- Rehearsals will be scheduled for once a week, starting at 7:45am on Day 3's.

- A full calendar will be provided to families detailing which days are rehearsal days before the first rehearsal.

- The Winter Concert is scheduled for January 29th at 7pm at Tamanend.

- Your student is not only allowed, but encouraged to participate in choir if they also participate in Band/Orchestra

~ Mr. Hurle

If you're interested - please use this link (or the QR code) to sign up!

https://forms.office.com/r/WR2yaHqmys

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.

At Central Bucks, our mission is to equip every student, regardless of ability or need, with academic and problem-solving skills essential for personal growth, responsible citizenship and continuous learning. In recent years, the district has been working to create a continuum of special education services and programs in all schools to ensure students with disabilities can be educated in their home schools and alongside their peers, to the maximum extent possible, rather than transported to schools or locations outside their home school. Read more on the CBSD Pupil Services homepage.

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!

The 2024 Title IX regulations enhance protections against sexual harassment and gender identity discrimination. CBSD is dedicated to ensuring an environment free from discrimination due to race, age, religion, sex, gender identity, disability and any other classification protected by state or federal law. We uphold Title IX, prohibiting sex-based discrimination and harassment. Updated Title IX regulations, approved in the summer of 2024, emphasize stronger protections for students, particularly regarding sexual harassment and gender identity discrimination. Parents and guardians with inquiries should contact their building principal or Alyssa Wright, Title IX coordinator, at 267-893-2060 or alwright@cbsd.org. More information

All schools in CBSD will be implementing the Standard Response Protocol developed by the "I Love U Guys" Foundation beginning this school year. The SRP provides a framework for handling various emergency situations in schools by emphasizing the importance of consistent, clear communication across all schools and with law enforcement. Learn more by clicking here.

The 1-to-1 fee payment system opened on August 14 for families of students in grades 3-12. There is no fee for families of K-2 students as devices for these grades stay at school. All CB students will either receive a device this year or continue to use the device that was issued last year. Even if your child has their own device, we ask that you participate in our program to allow for a consistent learning platform for our students. Read more about the plan, the fee amounts, and next steps here.

During the 2024-2025 school year, CBSD invites students to draw inspiration from CBSD's "Portrait of a Graduate" to create an original design to display on the lock screens of district laptops and ClearTouch panels. The winning artwork will be featured on CBSD screens each month for all students, faculty and staff to see! Submissions for the first round of the competition are due today, Sept. 20. The winning student artist will also receive a prize. Students can submit their designs based on each month's Portrait of a Graduate theme. More details and how to submit.

All CBSD parents and guardians, employees, students and members of the public are invited to the district’s annual and free-to-attend Wellness Fair, to be held on Tuesday, October 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Bucks High School South (1100 Folly Road, Warrington). Featuring over 60 vendors from various sectors, including mental health professionals, behavioral health experts, and wellness providers, this complimentary event is designed to support mental health, behavioral health, and overall wellness for individuals and families. No pre-registration is required. Learn more

CBSD welcomes qualified candidates to apply for a range of full-time career opportunities with benefits. From head coaches to elementary 4th grade and Special Education teachers to a secondary school counselor to custodial staff to regular & special 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!

Proud Principal

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