NBMS Weekly MESSAGE
October 14, 2024
Welcome to NBMS where every student is important!
Greetings Parents and Guardians,
It feels like Fall is in the air because we can certainly feel the chill of Winter coming soon. 😊
NBMS Acts of Kindness:
- Given the event that took place last week, NBMS decided to show kindness to our bus drivers. Yesterday (Monday), we provided our bus drivers with hot chocolate and a fresh donut. NBMS appreciates our bus drivers all year!
- Thank you Aubrey and Rowen for coming in early to prepare and show appreciation to our bus drivers who think fast, put students first and of whom we entrust our safety daily.
Early Release Day: Wednesday October 16, students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.
First Marking Period: The first marking period ends on Wednesday, October 30.
Student Absences: Please be advised that if you go on vacation when school is in session, teachers cannot supply work early; however, students are expected to make up missing work a few days after they return to school.
Picture Day: On Friday, we will have picture day for new students and students who are paying for new pictures because their original pictures did not turn out well. The original picture must be returned to the photographer Friday morning.
SAVE DATE: Please plan to attend our free family movie night at NBMS on Friday, October 25. The movie is Hocus Pocus 2. Refreshments will be available for purchase and the money raised will benefit PBIS Rewards. Additional information is below.
Home Football Games: We encourage our CASD families to support our athletic teams. Feel free to review the athletic schedules. Please note that students in grades K - 7 must enter the game with an adult and be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Eugenia Roberts, Principal
E-Mail Address: robertse@casdschools.org
Phone Number: 610-383-3745
Weekly Schedule - October 14 - October 18, 2024
Monday, October 14: Day 3
Tuesday, October 15: Day 4
Wednesday, October 16: Day 5 - 11:30 a.m. Early Dismissal (11:25 a.m. parent pick-up) - Boys Soccer vs. Fugett – Home - Field Hockey vs. Charles F Patton - Home
Thursday, October 17: Day 6 - Girls Soccer vs. Fugett – Home
Friday, October 18: Day 1 - Picture Day - Girls Soccer vs. Charles F Patton – Home
SAVE THE DATE: Family Movie Night - Hocus Pocus 2 - Friday, October 25 at 6:00 p.m.
Thank you - Bus Drivers!
We appreciate our bus drivers!
NBMS Shows Acts of Kindness to Bus Drivers
Coat Donation Drive
The Coatesville Interact Club, in tandem with the Rotary Club of Coatesville, are sponsoring a month-long coat drive starting Monday, October 14. New and gently used coats are being collected and the coats will be distributed to kids, teens, and adults IN OUR OWN school district.
Thank you in advance for your support!
NBMS PTO - We need your assistance
We need your help recreating our PTO. We need parents involved to help support students’ activities and teacher support. Last week, we met and reviewed some PTO Guidelines that were previously written and made some changes. Your input is important so please read the attached document and provide feedback.
Our next meeting is Thursday, November 7 at 5:00 p.m. at NBMS and also via Zoom. Please send me an e-mail, if you would like the zoom link. We plan to review the final PTO Guidelines (see attached), nominate officers and plan for future meetings.
Thank you in advance for your participation
Family Movie Night (free) - Friday, October 25 at 6:00 p.m .
NBMS Parent Engagement Night is scheduled for Friday, October 25th at 6:00 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be for sale and the money will benefit the PBIS Awards Program. A FREE Hocus Pocus book will be given to parents who register. Below, please find the registration links in English and Spanish.
NBMS Parent Engagement Hocus Pocus 2 Movie Night
https://forms.gle/P46ZXHfAEiPKiyW17
Spanish- NBMS Parent Engagement Hocus Pocus 2 Movie Night
https://forms.gle/FwUvtvfCxGPVr6W78
Adopt a Coatesville Teacher
2024 - 2025 Student Code of Conduct
* Open to all students.
• No art talent is necessary, just a desire to create art.
• Art club makes personal art projects, art for the school and school plays
• Art club meets the 1st & 3rd Thursday from 2:30 – 3:30 pm 10/17, 11/7, 11/21, 12/5, 12/19, ½, 1/16, 2/6, 2/20,3/6, 3/20 & 4/3.
• If there is a cancellation, students will be notified via the morning or afternoon announcements.
• Transportation is not provided.
• Students are not required to participate every week • Return signed permission slip (attached) to Mrs. Pierce in room 33B
Ending the Silence - Event sponsored by CYI and DVCCC
October 12 at 4:00 p.m. - 6th - 12th grade - click flyer below
Attendance is Important! Success in school begins with showing up & learning!
Documentation Required for Absence, Lateness or Early Dismissal
A) A note from a parent is required following any absences. The sending of a note, in and of itself, does not make an absence, lateness or early dismissal excusable.
B) Absences for three (3) or more consecutive days may require a physician’s excuse.
C) Parents/guardians and students should submit written excuse within three (3) school days of the absence.
D) If a written explanation is not submitted within this period, the absence becomes unlawful.
Cumulative Lawful Absences
A) After an accumulation of ten (10) days of absences in one school year, a physician’s excuse and parental conference may be requested.
School Response to Unlawful Absences
A) First Unlawful Absence: Parent/guardian is sent notice via regular mail, phone call or email of unlawful absence.
B) Second Unlawful Absence: Parent/guardian is sent second notice via regular mail, phone call or email of unlawful absence.
C) Third Unlawful Absence: Parent/guardian is sent third notice of unlawful absence by certified mail providing “official notice of child’s third illegal absence.”
Act 138 or 2016 provides that parent/guardians or persons in parental relation, having charge of any child of compulsory school age who fails to comply with the provisions of this act regarding compulsory attendance may be fined:
A) Up to three hundred dollars ($300) per offense plus court costs for the first offense • Up to five hundred dollars ($500) for the second offense
B) Up to seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750) for a third and any subsequent offenses • Or be sentenced to complete a parenting education program
'C) And in default of payment of such fines, costs, or completion of the parent education program by the person so offending shall be sentenced to the county jail for not exceeding three (3) days.
CASD School Bus App.
The CASD will continue to use the Bus Status App to notify parents/guardians and schools of delayed buses.
Please click the attachment for directions to download the app.
Technology Information
As we continue to embrace technology as an integral part of our educational environment, we want to ensure that your child’s school-issued device is well-protected. To this end, in leu of our previous TIF, we are offering optional insurance coverage for these devices to help mitigate any potential costs associated with accidental damage, loss, or theft, outside of any warranty covered repairs.
Why Device Insurance?
School-issued devices are an important tool for learning, and while we strive to take great care of them, accidents can happen. Device insurance provides peace of mind and financial protection by covering repair or replacement costs due to unforeseen circumstances.
What computer insurance covers
A stand-alone computer insurance policy through Progressive includes coverage for perils (laptop theft, vandalism, fire damage, and more) and unexpected accidents such as:
- Water damage (including liquid spills and submersion)
- Damage from dropping or stepping on your laptop
- Power surges due to lightning
What laptop insurance doesn't cover
Laptop insurance doesn't cover everything. Some exclusions are:
- Computer viruses
- Wear and tear or corrosion
- Software issues
- Blatant neglect
All policies and claims are the sole ownership of the Parents and Guardians. Complete details and common questions can be found at the following link: https://www.progressive.com/electronic-device-insurance/computer-laptop-insurance/
Lastly, for anyone that has already paid a TIF for the 2024-2025 school year, the district will be issuing those families a full refund.
Sincerely,
CASD Office of Technology
YMCA - 7th Grade Initiative
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is excited to offer the 7th grade initiative as a free YMCA membership to all 7th grade students. The goal of the 7th grade initiative is to inspire youth to discover their passions , develop a healthy lifestyle, and gain the assets to avoid risky behaviors and success in school and also in life.
Step Up, Step Out, Make a Difference -YMCA 7th and 8th Girls Empowerment Group
Step Up, Step Out, Make a Difference (SUSO) is an Empowerment, Self-Care, Leadership afterschool program for girls in 7th - 8th grade that Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) launched last year. This year the program is held at the Coatesville Y on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30. Every girl who is part of the program receives a free membership to the Y.
Originally, the program was for girls in 8th-12th grade. Last week the girls in the program shared shared with their director how 8th grade is one of the most difficult years and to help transition into 8th grade, it would be very impactful if the program was offered to 7th grade girls. This program is girl driven. They talked and we listened, so now the program is for girls in 7th -12th grade.
Attached is a flyer for the program with the dates.
Do you want to know how to Access Home Access?
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.
Troop 611 - Ready For A New Adventure?
North Brandywine Middle School
Website: www.casdschools.org/north
Location: 256 Reeceville Road, Coateille, Pa. 19320
Phone Number: 610-383-3745
Additional Contact Information
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. Theresa Eller, Assistant Principal's Secretary. E-Mail Address: ellert@casdschools.org
Ms. Jaclyn Dzedzy, Guidance Counselor. E-Mail Address: dzedzyj@casdschools.org
Ms. Patty Nelms, School Nurse. E-mail Address: nelms@casdschools.org
Ms. Jennifer Lally, Technology Specialist. E-mail Address: lallyj@casdschools.org