TIGER TIMES

Dear Titus Family,

What an amazing week it has been! From the excitement of Bingo Night to the vibrant energy of our Book Fair, there has been so much joy and connection. I wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to our vibrant Home and School Association and to everyone who participated and made both events such a success. The spirit of fun and learning was truly contagious!

Today, we are also celebrating World Down Syndrome Day by wearing mismatched socks as a symbol of inclusion and acceptance. It’s a beautiful reminder of how we can all embrace our differences and support one another in creating a more inclusive world.

This week has been a testament to the heart and soul of our Titus community. From the laughter and excitement at our events to the meaningful moments of support, I am forever proud to be part of such an incredible school family.

Warmly,

Your Proud Principal

Mrs. Helen Sclama Zaleski

Hi Titus Community –

I am sitting here reflecting on the week after an incredible night of Bingo! While my two sons were really bummed because they did not win any BINGO games or the Phillies raffle basket, they shared with me that they still had a blast! This is because of the strong school community that we have. Thank you so much to our HSA and everyone who contributed to an awesome event.

It was another great week to be a Tiger. One of my highlights was seeing our 5th grade PEN students in action as they work through their law unit. The conversations these students have are incredible and they are led by our tremendous PEN teacher, Mrs. Carla Walls. These students are focusing on “preponderance of evidence.” I thought I was in a college classroom when I heard those words. These kiddos are going to be ready for Harvard Law School in no time!

A special thank you to our wonderful librarian, Mrs. Paine. She has worked so hard in organizing our book fair and getting everything set up so our students can enjoy new books. We even had our first Paws for Pride winner choose from our new “book vending machine.” Can’t wait to see all our winners use this thing!

Have a great weekend!

Your Proud Assistant Principal,

Mr. Dave Filson

Friday, March 21st- Day 2

• Band Rehearsal @ 7:40am

Monday, March 24th- Day 3

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

Tuesday, March 25th- Day 4

• Chess Wizards @ 3:30pm
• Titus Run Club @ 3:45pm

Thursday, March 27th- Day 1

• Early Dismissal (Gr. 1-6) 8:35am -11:55am
• Parent Conferences

Friday, March 28th- Day 2

• Band Rehearsal @ 7:40am
• Early Dismissal (Gr. 1-6) 8:35am -11:55am
• Parent Conferences

Monday, March 31st- Day 3

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

Tuesday, April 1st- Day 4

• Titus Run Club @ 3:45pm

Thursday, April 3rd- Day 1

• Science Olympiad @ 3:30pm

Friday, April 4th- Day 2

• Band Rehearsal @ 7:40am

• Kindergarten: Estelle Schmeltzer
• First Grade: Rocco Finn
• Second Grade: Autumn Burgmann
• Third Grade: Kendrick Tharp
• Fourth Grade: Henry Hollander
• Fifth Grade: Lil Orman
• Sixth Grade: Alexander Gyshta

• Staff: Bernadette Connison
• Class: Miss Anderson's 6th grade class

Congratulations and Well Done! 👏👏

Students spent time researching and writing books about animals.

This week we celebrated all their hard work with a published author's day!

Mrs. Niemeyer-Schorpp twinning with 4th grade student Marilena!

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.

Student musicians and bands from each CBSD high school will come together on Thursday, April 3 for "United in Music," a special concert to benefit the Corinne Sikora Memorial Scholarship, in the CB West auditorium from 7-9 p.m. A long-time Holicong teacher who also worked in the district’s student services and staff development departments, Corinne passed away from a brain tumor in November 2020 at just 49. The scholarship in her name provides $1,000 to a college-bound senior from CB East, CB South or CB West who exemplifies Corinne’s spirit and passion for promoting education and helping people in a variety of ways. The event is being organized by Corinne's son Frankie Sikora, currently a junior at CB West. All proceeds will be donated to the scholarship. Learn more.

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. This an adults-only screening and no childcare will be available. Read more

Calling all kindergarten to 6th-grade students -- it's almost time lace up your sneakers for the first annual CB Kids Run event on Saturday, April 26 then get ready to TRI something new at the third annual CB Kids Triathlon on Sunday, June 8. Registration for both events is now open. Learn more and register!

On Friday, April 25, the CB Titan wrestling program will be hosting FREE Friday night sessions for all interested students, grades K thru 6, for 6 weeks. These sessions will include wrestling-based drills to not only introduce the sport to your child but begin forging the basic skills of our sport into our future wrestlers. Click Wrestling Program Spring 2025.docx for details.

CB South is actively seeking local businesses interested in participating in the school's Community Internship Program. Companies looking to mentor and support students in their professional growth can contact Internship Program Director Will Melvin at wmelvin@cbsd.org for more information. Interested businesses are also invited to an informational event on Thursday, April 24 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at CB South (1100 Folly Rd., Warrington). RSVP is requested by April 18. See flyer to learn more.

Congrats to Barclay 5th grader David Martinez-Cortes for winning the March round of CBSD's lock screen contest! His original artwork inspired by the "Thoughtful Collaborators" attribute of CBSD's Portrait of a Graduate is featured on district devices throughout March. Students can now try their hand at winning the next round of the contest, inspired the "Adaptable Innovators" attribute. Submissions are due April 20. More details

Learn the latest about options for the capital needs at Doyle, Kutz and Linden Elementary schools and share your feedback with district leadership at the third town hall meeting on the subject on Thursday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at CB South. No pre-registration is required. Learn more and submit comments or questions.

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: Artificial Intelligence in CBSD and the Kindergarten Early Entry Application Process. Visit webpage

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

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.

Central Bucks School District recently made a change to the age of admission for student enrollment in kindergarten. Effective beginning the 2025-26 school year, students may be admitted to kindergarten who will be five years of age from September 1 through October 31. Learn more and access information on how to apply.

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? Recent additions include flyers about Bucks County Youth Symphony Orchestra tryout, CB East swim clinic, Doylestown Athletic Association baseball and co-ed volleyball, Warrington spring soccer, and YMCA summer camp flyers. Check it out now!

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

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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