CB West High School

This past December, the Bucks Finance Club at Central Bucks High School West organized a 3v3 basketball tournament with over 70 participants to support Kin, a local nonprofit that provides free services to cancer patients and their families.

Through this event, the club raised over $300, all of which was donated to Kin to help individuals and families impacted by cancer. Over the weekend, the club officer team came together with the Kin Wellness Center in Doylestown to present the donation and celebrate the meaningful impact of this fundraiser.

The Bucks Finance Club would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, contributed, and helped make this event a success.

Follow the club on Instagram at @bucksfinanceclub for updates on future events, fundraisers, competitions, and ways to get involved.

We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to at Central Bucks High School West on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:30p.m. We will be following a “B” day schedule. During the evening, you will have an opportunity to meet the CB West staff, become acquainted with your child’s second semester schedule, and get an overview of course requirements and responsibilities.

Please read the attached letter for all the information you will need for Back to School Night.

If your child is currently taking an Advanced Placement class, please take time to read the following message:

On Monday, February 3, 2025, teachers will help students “digitally activate” (join) their 2nd semester classes in their AP accounts. This will allow students to access resources from College Board. Students will then have until Monday, March 3, 2025, to decide if they are taking the AP exam in May. If they choose to take the exam, they must then register and make payment via My Payments Plus by March 3rd. Information regarding My Payments Plus is below and will also be shared with your child in their AP class.

Registration/Deadline: To register for your AP Examinations, please visit www.mypaymentsplus.com from Monday, February 3rd through Monday, March 3, 2025. Please note that all AP Calculus exams should be paid for during the spring registration period. All registrations for 2nd semester AP courses must be completed by Monday, March 3rd. Through this site, you will be able to view all available exams and make AP exam payments for all students in the same household in one transaction.

• If you do not already have a My Payments Plus account, follow the on-screen instructions to create one.

• If you already have a My Payments Plus account, be sure to “Add” each student who will be taking an AP exam.

• Please note that exams must be taken on the College Board scheduled day.

• When registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation number. Please record and save your confirmation number.

Payment/Additional Fees: The cost is $104 per exam, which includes the registration fee. **PLEASE NOTE the following additional fees that will be applied for 1st semester and full year classes until March 15th:

*Cancellation Fee: $40.00

*Late Registration Fee: $40.00

Withdrawing from an exam: If you are no longer able to take an exam for which you have already registered, an email or letter from a parent/guardian to Ms. Lillo, our AP Coordinator, in Student Services (rlillo@cbsd.org) is required at least 48 hours prior to the exam. Your maximum refund will be $59 per exam.

Financial Aid: Students who qualify for the free/reduced lunch program are eligible for a reduced exam fee. The adjusted fee will be reflected in your My Payments Plus account when you log in.

Technical support: If you experience technical issues with your account, or forget your login or password, please contact My Payments Plus, Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM at (877) 237-0946.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Lillo, our AP Coordinator at rlillo@cbsd.org.

The Class of 2025 Yard Sign Fundraiser ends Sunday, February 2nd. 100% of the profits from this sale will be donated to the Dominic Testani Foundation on behalf of the CB West Class of 2025. The amount will be communicated when the sale closes.

MBIT Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year are OPEN! There are a few things to be aware of:

Application window November 1, 2024- January 31, 2025, to align with your program planning processes more closely.

ALL applications received during this window will receive equal consideration.

We want students to take their time, discuss with their parents, meet with the counselors, and take every opportunity (presentations, tours shadowing) to make an educated and informed decision.

Our goal is the right student in the right program for the right reason.

Join the CB West Orchestra for their Winter Concert: From Stage to Screen on Tuesday, 2/4 at 7:00 PM. Admission is free, and all are welcome! This concert features a collaboration between the CB West Orchestra and CB West Chamber Choir!

Our theme includes music from the world of ballet, musical theater, opera, orchestra concert works, rock, and cinema. We know you’ll enjoy the eclectic program. Highlights include music from La La Land, Swan Lake, Radiohead, Verdi’s Requiem, Guns ‘n Roses, Sleeping Beauty, The Godfather, and more. We hope to see you there.

Waffles meet pizza in the most delicious way possible! In this edition of "The Feed," a food services newsletter from Aramark, get the inside scoop on the February limited-time-only item: the sweet and savory Pizza Waffalaco! Also read heartwarming stories from holiday events in the CB community and learn about school lunch vs. packed lunch. Read the newsletter.

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.

Juniors and Seniors! Come join us for a day at the Upper Bucks Campus of Bucks County Community College to attend sessions learning about careers and soft skills that will help prepare you for your future in this ever-changing environment.

Interested students will be transported to the facility, from school, and will return to school before the school day is over. Please fill out your permission slip here, print a copy, and drop it off at the Student Services Office at your school (At South the first floor Student Services Office is recommended), or scan and send directly to lbagnick@cbsd.org.

Students will have the opportunity to gain information about certificate programs, short term training programs, programs requiring an associate’s degree, professional skills, and more. Please make your program choices here by signing in with your CBSD email address and selecting the four sessions you would like to attend. You will need to make one entry for each of the four sessions by clicking on each of the four tabs at the top of the form.

Please have all selections made and permission slips to Student Services no later than Wednesday, February 26th.

Please see attached flyer for additional details about the program.

For questions, please contact Lori Bagnick at lbagnick@cbsd.org.

All 10th grade college-bound students are encouraged to take the PreACT at West on Saturday, March 22nd! Registration is open until March 17th, but please don’t wait to sign up! Visit the Student Services “Testing” page for more information, including details for registration: https://www.cbsd.org/Page/1002.

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? Flyers that used to go in backpacks or were sent home with students are being collected on the district's "e-Flyer Folder" webpage. Check it out now! Recent additions include information on a CB West baseball clinic; the Young Rembrandts after-school art club; the Shining Knights after-school chess club; and Bricks4kidz at many CBSD elementary schools.

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: School Schedule Changes; Roadmap for Finding Community Supports and Services; Family Guide for Special Education Services; "Update the 8" Elementary Capital Project; Title IX Information and Regulations; and 2025 Guidelines for Professional Staff Hiring. Visit webpage

CBSD welcomes qualified candidates to apply for a range of full-time career opportunities, many with benefits. School bus aides might be the perfect fit for parents and others looking to make a difference while working the same hours as a school day. View all available positions and apply now!

Welcome to CBSD! Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is now 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.

All CBSD community members are invited to town hall meetings where members of district administration will share information and gather feedback regarding the future of Doyle, Kutz and Linden Elementary schools, with the goal of the School Board deciding on a plan to address the capital needs at these schools in May 2025.

The town hall meetings will be held on the dates below. All meetings will begin at 7:00pm and will be recorded.

• Thursday, Jan. 30 at CB West High School (375 West Court Street, Doylestown)

• Thursday, Feb. 27 at CB East High School (2804 Holicong Road, Doylestown)

• Thursday, March 27 at CB South High School (1100 Folly Road, Warrington)

Community members are invited to attend one or more meetings; each meeting will cover the same information. No pre-registration is required. Comments and questions will be collected in various ways before, during and after the meetings. The district will be as responsive as possible, and frequently asked questions and answers will be added to the "Update the 8" project webpage.

Share Feedback

Town hall attendees can pre-submit comments and questions. Questions will be answered by the administrative team during the event. There will also be opportunities for attendees to submit comments and questions during each event.

All methods of providing feedback are below:

• Pre-submit town hall comments/questions
• Email: information@cbsd.org
• Leave a Voicemail: 267-893-2000 Ext. 2288
• Send mail: CBSD Update the 8, 20 Welden Drive, Doylestown, PA 18901

Families are reminded of district procedures should winter weather impact the school day schedule. You can find all related information on this webpage. If school buildings need to close or operate on a modified schedule due to present or pending weather conditions or any other emergency, the district communicate the schedule change to families as soon as possible. Please note that this year, CBSD will be utilizing Flexible Instructional Days (FIDs) should school need to close after the first use of a traditional snow day. You can learn more about the procedures for FIDs here.

CBW Antler Yearbooks are selling at a reduced price before January, so be sure to order your yearbook online at www.jostens.com .For the past five years, we have had an increase in the demand for yearbooks! Don't forget to reserve your child an Antler yearbook for this school year - books can be reserved until April 30th. After that, they will only be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

Laptop Breakage

We have seen a rise in the amount of screen breaks for student laptops. Our policy covers for 2 broken screens per device. If your child’s laptop screen breaks 3 times, we will be required to send you an invoice for the repair and labor. The current cost for this is $150. Please remind your child to care for their laptops. Some simple steps to assist are:

• Use two hands when holding or moving the device.
• Use clean hands while using the laptop or iPad.
• Use only the provided digital pen or finger on the screen.
• Use only the power adapter that came with the device.
• Use a microfiber cloth to clean the screen.
• Keep device stored in the provided case. This includes traveling through the hallways, on buses, or anytime the device is not being utilized.
• Make sure nothing is on the keyboard, close the lid, and remove all cables if any are plugged into the laptop. Place laptop in your bag carefully.
• Be careful when placing your case on the floor. Keep the device off the floor so screens do not get stepped on by others.

Our goal each day is make sure that all students, faculty, buses, and drivers exit our school campus safely. To ensure that safety, we are requesting that you please reinforce safe driving habits with your student driver. There have been several vehicle accidents that may have been prevented through safer driving practices.

• Drivers should maintain a speed of 15 MPH or less while driving on MacFarlane and in the school zone area.
• Drivers are to stop for pedestrians entering the crossing areas.
• Drivers are not to change lanes on MacFarlane
• Drivers should not be using electronic devices while driving.
• Drivers/Students should not be yelling from one vehicle to the next or getting out of one vehicle to get in another.
• Please try to limit the number of passengers in the car with your student. This will assist in being more attentive while driving.

Thank you for your assistance !

* ANYTIME you come or go from CB West during the school day you MUST check in with attendance.

• ANYTIME you leave school for early dismissal we MUST hear from a PARENT or GUARDIAN via phone or the portal.
• PARENTS or GUARDIANS can put early dismissals, late arrivals, absences, and vacation time in the portal.
• Absences and tardies can be excused for valid reasons with a note, a phone call, or through the portal by PARENTS or GUARDIANS ONLY.
• PARENTS or GUARDIANS have three days to excuse absences or tardies. (Exceptions may be made)
• Students are NOT PERMITTED to leave for lunch during Lunch & Learn.

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.

CHIP is Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program for uninsured children and teens up to age 19.

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