Week of 18-25

Dear Titus Family,

What a fantastic week it has been at Titus Elementary! The excitement is truly in the air as we gear up for our upcoming Book Fair next week. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to explore new stories and discover a love for reading. Our library is decorated to the max and we can't wait to see our Tigers enjoying all the book fair has to offer. A special thanks to our outstanding librarian, Mrs. Paine, for all her hard work making this happen!

In addition to the Book Fair, we are thrilled to announce our Truck or Treat event happening next Thursday night! Be sure to sign up for a spot and join us for an evening filled with fun and community spirit. It's a great way to celebrate the season and make lasting memories together.

Wishing you all the best for a relaxing and enjoyable weekend!

Warmest wishes.

Your Proud Principal,

Mrs. Helen Sclama Zaleski

Hello Titus Community.

The fall weather is upon us. I hope everyone has been able to get outside and enjoy the beautiful October weather. I want to send a quick thank you to everyone who has reached out to me as we welcome our newest addition of the family, Kinsley. It has been amazing to me to walk through the halls and even hear some of the younger students say “congratulations!!!” I have been tired these last few weeks, but coming to Titus and getting back into the swing of things has been good for me.

One thing we started this week was our new cleanup system in the dining room. Students will be taking turns being a cleaner. The purpose of this is to get our dining room ready for our next group of students and to give Mr. Riley a hand! I have never seen kids so excited to have to clean. Perhaps, you can use this against them when you need their help at home. Ha!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Your Proud Assistant Principal,

Mr. Dave Filson

Monday October 21st

• Young Rembrandts @ 3:30-4:30pm

Tuesday October 22nd

• History Club @ 3:30-4:30pm

Friday October 25th

• Chorus @ 7:45am

Wednesday October 30th

• AM KINDERGARTEN HALLOWEEN PARADE: 9:45am
• AM KINDERGARTEN HALLOWEEN PARTY: 10:30-11am
• PM KINDERGARTEN HALLOWEEN PARTY: 1PM

Thursday October 31st

• NO AM KINDERGARTEN! PM KINDERGARTEN ATTENDS IN THE MORNING
• Halloween Parade: 9:30-10am
• Halloween Parties: 10-10:45am
• Half Day- Dismissal at 11:55am

Friday November 1st

• No School for Students

Tuesday November 5th

• No School for Students-- Election Day

• Kindergarten- Sena Namburi
• First Grade- Emmie Brady
• Second Grade- Aviana Sust
• Third Grade- Sarah Jacob
• Fourth Grade- Gabby Simpson
• Fifth Grade- Ethan Munn
• Sixth Grade- Brayden James

• Class- Mrs. Gillen's PM Class
• Staff- Miss Daven

• Kindergarten- Ariana Shabdanova
• First Grade- Peyton Chester
• Second Grade- Teegan Lance
• Third Grade- Gregory Carroll
• Fourth Grade- Viktoriia Petryk
• Fifth Grade- Lucas Munn
• Sixth Grade- Zachary Rogers

• Class - Mrs. London's Class
• Staff- Mrs. Duffy

Dear Families,

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: October 21st – October 25th

Location: Titus Library

Family Event schedule and location: October 24th Trunk-or-Treat and Shop the Fair (6pm-8pm)

There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/florencedtituselemschool

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.

When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called

Share the Fair™. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books

from the Fair. Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever. Happy reading,

Mrs. Paine

Head Librarian

Titus Elementary

PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!

In November, the windows of the rotunda will be filled with pictures of United States military personnel all related to Titus students or staff. If you have a family member who served or is currently serving in any branch of the United States military, please scan and email a picture of them (picture size 4x6 or smaller) along with the information below.

Pictures need to be emailed to Mrs. Schorpp hniemeyerschorpp@cbsd.org marked Wall of Honor by Friday, October 25th . Thank you!

Please note that if you sent in a picture in a previous year, you do not need to resend it. We keep them from year to year; however, if the child who initially brought in the photo has moved on to middle school, we may not have a copy of the picture.

If you need to update any information, such as additional children now attending Titus, or to check if we have the picture, please email Mrs. Schorpp at hniemeyerschorpp@cbsd.org Thank you!! Note: If your picture is turned in after the deadline, we cannot guarantee that it will make this year’s Wall of Honor or Photo Story slide show.

Veteran’s Name:

Branch of Service:

Wars Fought (if any):

Student’s Name:

Relationship to Veteran:

Student’s Teacher:

You are invited to start your Veterans Day with the students and staff of Titus Elementary for what has become a treasured annual event. We are extending an invitation to the family members, of any current student or staff, who serve or served in the United States military to join us for a short but powerful tribute to veterans on Monday, November 11th. As we gather as a school, we would simply like to acknowledge the veterans in our families.

Veterans are asked to arrive between 8:50-9:00 AM and the assembly begins at about 9:15 AM.

FOR SECURITY REASONS, YOU MUST RSVP.

WE NEED TO KNOW WHO WILL BE COMING INTO OUR BUILDING.

A RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION ON 11/11.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 6th using this link https://forms.office.com/r/gweLpruSDj

Parents, due to limited space, thank you for understanding that this whole school gathering is for Titus students and staff as well as military members only. Any questions, please reach out to fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Schorpp hniemeyerschorpp@cbsd.org

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.

Get ready for an exciting evening of Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art) and Math at CB East! All CBSD students and families are invited to a STE(A)M Activity Night on Thurs., Nov. 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. featuring a range of hands-on activities for all ages such as robotics, 3D printing, laser engraving, TV and video, and more. More details about the sessions to come. No pre-registration is required. The vent is hosted by CBSD Technology & Engineering Education and QUEST. We hope to see you there!

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. CBSD will not use a FID until after the first day schools are closed due to weather or another emergency. We will only use the FID plan if the entire district is closed, not for closures affecting just one school. Families and students will have a plan and expectations to follow should a FID be called. Learn more.

Congrats to Tohickon 9th grader Greidy Hernandez for winning the first round of CBSD's lock screen contest! Her original artwork is now featured on CBSD devices through the rest of the month. The district now invites students to try their hand in the next round of the contest, inspired by CBSD's "Portrait of a Graduate" Effective Communicators attribute. Submissions are due this Sunday, Oct. 20. More details and how to submit.

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.

A friendly reminder to families who have yet to pay the device usage fee this school year: the fee is due by the end of the month. The elementary student fee is $15/year, while the fee for students in grades 7 and 10 is $60, which covers three years. Prorated fees apply for new secondary students. If you need financial assistance, please visit our website for details. Thank you for your cooperation. Next steps here: https://www.cbsd.org/1to1fee

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.

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.

Do you want to know what's cooking in our October newsletter? Our Cheesy Chorizo Enchilada Bake is coming to the school cafeteria October 14-18. Discover how we use delicious local produce in Central Bucks schools, find useful information for parents, and fun facts. Click here to read the full newsletter.

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