Greetings Parents and Guardians,

It was a pleasure meeting your student yesterday. Today, the 6th grade students participated in activities and the 7th grade students participated in workshops (PBIS, Restorative Practice, Student Code of Conduct, Career Exploration & Clubs, how to be a successful 7th grade student & Attendance). It was great seeing students step up to the challenges yesterday and today.

Wednesday, August 28: On Wednesday, students will report at 7:00 a.m.; however, the teachers will take the time to tour the students through the building. Students will also attend all of their classes for Day 3. Students should bring their backpack, water bottle and Chromebook to school on Wednesday.

School Day: The school day starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 2:10 p.m. Parent pick-up is at 2:05 p.m. When picking up students, please produce your driver’s license. If you grant permission for someone other than yourself to pick up your student, please contact the main office by calling 610-383-3745 or e-mail NBATTENDANCE@CASDSCHOOLS.ORG in advance.

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Kind Regards,

Dr. Eugenia Roberts, Principal

E-Mail Address: robertse@casdschools.org

Phone Number: 610-383-3745

Weekly Schedule - August 26 - September 2, 2024

Monday, August 26: Day 1 - 6th Grade Workshops & 7th grade Team Building; American Heart Association Assembly (Trivia and challenges)

Tuesday, August 27: Day 2 - 7th grade sports starts today. The Technology Handbook was sent home today. Parents, please read and return the last page tomorrow (Wednesday).

Wednesday, August 28: Day 3 - Every student must bring their Chromebook to school. 6th Grade students will receive a new Chromebook. Students will attend all classes on their schedule for Day 3.

Thursday, August 29: Day 4

Friday, August 30: School is closed - Labor Day Weekend

Monday, September 2: School Is closed - Labor Day

Tuesday, September 3: Day 5

Students entering grade 6 and grade 7 in the fall will choose a book to read from the lists below. Students should complete a graphic organizer for their book and turn it into their English teacher upon return to school. The organizer will be graded as a homework assignment for the first marking period. The due date is 9/23/24. Use the links below to access your grade’s reading list and assignment.

GRADE 6/ Summer Reading 2024 Assignment Entering 6th Grade.pdf https://padlet.com/nafen1/summer-reading-for-students-entering-6th-grade-themeresilie-2gn2wlnrbthoo5kc

GRADE 7/ Summer Reading Assignment 7 Final (1).pdf https://padlet.com/nafen1/summer-reading-for-students-entering-7th-grade-themeidentit-ge5dy4gnig22g8kh

English Learners grades 6-8 / SPANISH Summer Reading Assignments 6-8 Regular PDF Final.pdf

NBMS is partnering with the American Heart Association, and we are dedicated to educating our faculty and staff to healthier, happier students and families. By participating in the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge, our school will join a nationwide movement dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our youth. The Program provides resources to students, families, and faculty about how to live an active, heart healthy lifestyle, and to perform Hands Only CPR and detect the warning signs of heart attack and strokes.

On Monday, Addison (16 YOA), spoke to the students regarding her heart condition that she has had since the age of 4 . Addison is a junior at a high school and plays a sport; however, she continues to educate her peers and give back to the American Heart Association. Your student will take home information on Wednesday.

This year we have educational trips planned that will enhance classroom learning and social skills. We have tried to negotiate the lowest cost possible; however, we are pending a quote with the actual cost for some trips. Please note that there may be additional trips not listed. In the interim, we know that the overall cost may be a concern for some families so our fundraising started August 12 and will end on September 9, 2024.

NBMS is collaborating with Kidz First Fundraising, and they will be managing all money transactions. The money each student raises will remain on their account and if money is left over, the money will be refunded to you at the end of the year. The money raised would pay for your student’s trip; however, if lunch is not included in the trip, students will be responsible to bring a lunch, purchase a lunch onsite or order a free lunch from the NBMS cafeteria.

The flyer is attached (read front and back). To participate, you must register at www.NeedsYourSupport.org. Please add the user ID # 762C3 in the first block that states, support your group. Have fun shopping! Feel free to provide your family, friends, co-workers with the registration website and ID. Students will take home a brochure on Wednesday, August 28. Please do not forget to add the 6% sales tax to non-food items.

Annual Technology Insurance Fee (TIF): Taking care of a computer can be a big responsibility. Safeguards are in place to protect the district’s investment and to reassure parents/guardians and students. Parents/guardians will be responsible to pay an annual $40 technology insurance fee, per student, with a cap of $100 for three or more students. The TIF provides an inexpensive solution for parents/guardians to lessen the financial burden if an accident or theft occurs. Parents or guardians with an unpaid TIF will be liable for the full cost of the repair or replacement of the Chromebook, or cost for repairs resulting from accidental damage. Payment can be made on RevTrak at this link https://coatesvillearea.revtrak.net/casd- technology/ or by cash, check or money order. If you do not have the finances to pay the TIF, you can apply for a fee waiver by clicking this link compass benefits. Once approved, you must go into RevTrak and if eligible, your payment will state zero; however, you must complete the additional information.

The Home Access online registration is is open. This feature allows new families in our district to register for Home Access and create their own username, password, and security questions. Attached, please find the instructions in both English and Spanish. The only change to these instructions is that you will need to select our district from the drop-down menu on the initial registration screen.

North Brandywine Middle School

Website: www.casdschools.org/north

Location: 256 Reeceville Road, Coateille, Pa. 19320

Phone Number: 610-383-3745

Dr. Eugenia Roberts, Principal. E-mail Address: robertse@casdschools.org

Ms. Kathy Kadel, Principal's Secretary. E-Mail Address: kadelk@casdschools.org

Dr. Wilson Lambert, Assistant Principal. E-Mail Address: lambertw@casdschools.org

Ms. Gail Dadd, Assistant Principal's Secretary. E-Mail Address: daddg@casdschools.org

Ms. Jaclyn Dzedzy, Guidance Counselor. E-Mail Address: dzedzyj@casdschools.org

Ms. Patty Nelms, School Nurse. E-mail Address: nelms@casdschools.org