Tamanend Connections
We Are Tamanend Together!
October 20, 2023
Tamanend Players Spring Musical is Matilda Jr.--Audition Information Below
The 2024 Tamanend Players musical will be Matilda Jr! To find out all the specifics about auditions and the show make sure to Join the Canvas course as soon as possible at https://cbsd.instructure.com/enroll/HPNRPA . It is important to follow all of the directions for signing up to audition for the show by Wednesday October 25th. Our audition will be on Monday October 30th so don’t delay. For any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Wilhelm at cwilhelm@cbsd.org or Mr. Sanchez at isanchez@cbsd.org.
CALENDAR ITEMS TO NOTE
Fall Food Drive to Support CB Farmers Market at Barclay--now until Friday, October 27 (details below)
Tamanend Pink Out--Thursday, October 26
9th Grade Drug Awareness Assembly--Thursday, October 26 (details below)
Picture Re-Take Day--Friday, October 27 (details below)
Early Dismissal--Tuesday, October 31
Early Dismissal / End of 1st Marking Period--Monday, November 6
Veterans Day Assembly--Friday, November 10 (details below)
1st Marking Period Grades Posted on Parent Portal--Wednesday, November 15 at 8:00 AM
Parent Council Meeting--Thursday, November 16 (details below)
TAMANEND ATHLETICS
Athletic Schedule
Monday, October 23
- 8th Grade Field Hockey @ Log College (Away; 3:15); bus leaves at 1:30
- 8th Grade Soccer @ Log College (Away; 3:15); bus leaves at 1:30
Tuesday, October 24
- 7th Grade Football vs. Unami (Home; 3:15)
Wednesday, October 25
- 8th Grade Football @ Log College (Away; 3:15); bus leaves at 1:30
- 8th Grade Field Hockey: Post-Season Tournament Semi-finals at TBD (Away; 3:15); bus leaves at 2:15
- 8th Grade Soccer: Post-Season Tournament Semi-finals vs. TBD (Home; 3:15)
- Volleyball: Post-Season Tournament Semi-finals vs. TBD (location TBD; 3:15); if away, bus leaves at 2:15
Thursday, October 26
- 8th Grade Field Hockey: Post-Season Tournament Championship at CB West’s Pettine Fields (Away; 3:00); bus leaves at 2:00 **if qualifying**
- 8th Grade Soccer: Post-Season Tournament Championship at CB West’s Pettine Fields (Away; 4:15); bus leaves at 2:00 **if qualifying**
- Volleyball: Post-Season Tournament Semi-finals vs. TBD (location TBD; 3:15); if away, bus leaves at 2:15 **if qualifying**
Friday, October 27
- No Contests
INFORMATION:
- Family ID opened for Tamanend Winter sports registration on October 1st. This includes Girls Basketball, Wrestling, and Boys Basketball. All 7th and 8th Grade students interested in playing a Winter sport for Tamanend this year must be registered on the Family ID web site. Please click HERE for detailed information, deadlines, and requirements.
- The deadline for GIRLS BASKETBALL registration on Family ID/Arbiter is 8:00am on Monday, October 30th. Information that pertains to practices/tryouts and seasons, including concussion information, will only be distributed to those who are registered on Family ID. The concussion information will be sent on Tuesday, October 31st.
- The deadline for WRESTLING registration is 8:00am on Thursday, November 9th. Information that pertains to practices/tryouts and seasons, including concussion information, will only be distributed to those who are registered on Family ID. The concussion information will be sent on Friday, November 10th. Wrestling practice will begin on Monday, November 13th from 6:30-8:00 at Unami.
- The deadline for BOYS BASKETBALL registration is 8:00am on Tuesday, January 9th. Information that pertains to practices/tryouts and seasons, including concussion information, will only be distributed to those who are registered on Family ID. The concussion information will be sent on Wednesday, January 10th.
- Tamanend’s wrestling program combines with Unami for the Winter season. There will be a parent meeting at 7:00pm on Wednesday, November 8th in Unami’s cafeteria. Information can be found HERE. There will also be a Wrestling Boot Camp Event will be held on November 11th at Unami. More information will be distributed at the meeting on Nov. 8th. Contact Coach Dan McAuley (DMCAULEY@CBSD.ORG) if you have any questions.
· If you and would like to receive immediate updates on game schedules, cancellations, etc., visit Tamanend Athletics web page and become a “fan” to get alerts for your child’s team.
- It is becoming increasingly difficult to secure officials/referees/umpires in all sports, and this issue is anticipated to get worse over the next several years. The PIAA is looking to build its officials ranks. If interested, please visit Become an Official - PIAA. Additionally, students who are 16 years old or older have a special opportunity from the PIAA. The PIAA has waived the fee for its Junior Officials Program. All students who go through the course will then have the opportunity to make money officiating middle school through 9th grade sports. For more information, please visit Junior Officials Program.pdf (piaa.org).
FROM CB SOUTH:
- Family ID is OPEN and will CLOSE 11/5/2023 at 11:59 p.m. Winter season begins 11/17/2023. Sections 5 & 6 need to be uploaded for each athlete. If an athlete played a fall sport, only section 7 needs to be uploaded, which is the recert. Family ID information and link can be found here- Central Bucks South High School Sports Registration-Family ID (cbsathletics.com)
- There will be an informational meeting for incoming girls’ basketball players—and their parents/guardians—on Wednesday, October 25th at 7pm. The meeting will be held in Coach Mattern’s classroom: C222.
- CB South softball will be holding off season softball workouts in grades 9-12 on Mondays, starting on 10/2/23. They will run from 4-6 p.m. on the Varsity Softball Field.
- Preseason Winter Track & Field Lifting will take place Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:45-4:00 at CB South’s weight room. If interested, come join! Email Coach Gable (jgable@cbsd.org) with any questions.
- CB South Boys Basketball open gyms will run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30pm at CB South until Nov. 8th.
FROM CB SOUTH ATHLETICS:
You can find a list of the CB South home football games below:
- August 25 vs. Fr. Judge
- September 1 vs. Truman
- October 6 vs. Abington
- October 13 vs. Neshaminy
- October 27 vs. Pennridge
7th Grade students will not have their student IDs in time for the first two home games. Any 7th Grade student who doesn’t have an ID can show a photo of their Infinite Campus account for the first two home games. A reminder that 7th and 8th Grade students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in order to attend a CB South game.
We hope that everyone will continue to support our athletic teams during the Fall season. CB South prides itself on good sportsmanship on the part of players and fans alike. Please keep the following in mind as you cheer for our teams this season:
- 7th and 8th Grade students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- The use of profanity and vulgarity is unacceptable at athletic events. Please do not engage in inappropriate or demeaning chants during games. Students who do not comply with this expectation will be ejected from the games and will face disciplinary consequences. Let’s focus on supporting our team, not degrading the opposing school.
- Entering/Rushing the athletes’ area of play is prohibited and dangerous to security, teachers, spectators, and the athletes.
- Students are not permitted to bring purses, draw string bags, backpacks, food, or beverages to any athletic event in the Fall season.
- Students are prohibited from trespassing on the property of any school in the Central Bucks School District or on any property in any other school district. Damaging school property or engaging in any other activity that inconveniences the other school’s staff is strictly prohibited and will be considered vandalism, resulting in disciplinary and legal consequences. Please do not jeopardize your good standing by engaging in this type of unacceptable behavior.
- All Central Bucks School District and Central Bucks High School South’s polices apply to students at athletic events.
October 20 CB South vs. CB West Football Game Information:
On Friday, October 20, CB South football will play CB West at CB West. We have been asked by the CB West Athletic Department to share the following expectations for students attending the game:
- No bags or backpacks are permitted in the venue.
- Admission is $5 for any student in Grade 7 or above.
- Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent. Any child under age of 14 unaccompanied by a parent will be sent home.
- Outside food and drink are prohibited.
- Abusive or unruly behavior will result in expulsion from the venue.
- Signs, face paint, noisemakers are prohibited.
UPCOMING TAMANEND EVENTS
Halloween Costume Collection Until Morning of Tuesday, October 24
Barclay Elementary School is distributing Halloween costumes on the evening of October 25. If you have a new or used Halloween costume you wish to donate, please feel free to drop off at the collection site no later than the morning of October 24. This effort is being organized by a Tamanend parent and the collection site is 1708 Pittner Place in Warrington. Thank you for your help!
Tamanend Pink Out is Thursday, October 26
Our annual TMS Pink Out will be held next Thursday, 10/26. This year, the Tamanend faculty and staff are donating to KIN Wellness and Support in Buckingham in support of one of our Central Bucks colleagues. KIN provides services, support, fitness, and therapy to Bucks County residents with Cancer. KIN also supports families and caregivers. Students who wish to show their support for all those battling Breast Cancer are invited to wear pink on October 26.
Tamanend Coffee House is Friday, November 10
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) Open House is December 6
Reminder--Food Drive to Support Farmer's Market at Barclay Elementary Continues Until October 27
Our food drive to support the Farmer’s Market at Barclay Elementary is off to a great start! Thank you to the staff and families who brought food items to our Back to School Nights and filled three wagons!
We are now kicking off a two-week, school-wide drive in Advisory to help stock the market for the coming months. We are asking each Advisory to be responsible for donations of a specific, non-perishable food item. Please check with your student to see what item their Advisory is collecting. We are also looking for donations to purchase collapsible wagons to help families carry the food. If you are able to help, please have your student bring the specific food item and $2 towards the purchase of wagons to their Advisory by Friday, 10/27. You can also contribute cash or checks payable to “The Friends of John Barclay” to help with the purchase of wagons.
Thank you for any assistance you can provide for this important service project. Each year, our students see how much food we collect and what a difference we can make in the community!
9th Grade Drug Awareness Assembly is October 26
On Thursday, October 26th, 9th Graders will be attending an assembly that focuses on drug education, awareness, and prevention.. We are fortunate to have Matt Weintraub, Bucks County District Attorney, as our featured presenter. This program is focused on our local area, so there may be direct connections to your child/family. If you wish for your child to not attend due to the sensitive nature of this assembly, please contact your child’s school counselor so that alternate arrangements can be made.
Tamanend School Counselors:
Mr. Jeff Klein (A-L)
Mrs. Mandy Cammann (M-Z)
Mrs. Meghan Pierangeli
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Tamanend is November 6
Tamanend Ski Club Information
Attention skiers and snowboarders: If you completed the initial interest survey that was due by October 15th, please check your school e-mail and have your parents check their e-mail for important information and next steps. There is another linked survey in that e-mail that must be completed by November 1st if you plan to participate. Please contact Mr. Sterner with questions (dsterner@cbsd.org). Thank you.
Reminder--Tamanend STEM Club's First After School Meering is October 24
Attention all 7th, 8th and 9th grade students! Do you have an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)? Are you looking for a way to be involved at Tamanend and do cool STEM based activities and competitions? Then Tamanend’s STEM Club, #SouthSide STEM, is for you! Tamanend’s STEM Club will be holding their first afterschool meeting of the year on Tuesday, October 24th in room 102 (Mrs. Brumbaugh’s room). If you are interested in attending, please make sure you fill out the permission slip and turn it in to Mrs. Brumbaugh, Mrs. Gamble or Ms. Nagle by Friday, October 20th. Were you not at the interest meeting and need a permission slip? Stop by Mrs. Brumbaugh’s room (102) to pick one up. See you there!
Reminder--Help Tamanend Honor Veterans
UPCOMING TIGER'S I ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Tiger's I enrichment activities take place during the i/e period Mondays through Thursdays. The first enrichment activities will be begin mid-September. Participation in Tiger's i enrichment activities is optional. You must be in good academic standing (good grades, all work complete) in order to participate in a Tiger's enrichment activity. If a teacher needs to see for academic purposes during a particular Tiger's i period, you must report to the teacher instead of the enrichment activity. You can find out about upcoming Tiger's i enrichment activities in the following ways:
- Daily announcements posted on Tamanend website
- Tamanend Announcements Canvas course (your teachers will show you how to enroll in this course in early September)
- Tamanend Connections newsletter
- Enrichments bulletin board outside of Main Gym
Debate Enrichment Activity During Tiger's i on October 26
Strategic Games--Tiger's i Enrichment Begins September 21
Origami--Tiger's i Enrichment Begins September 26
Eat that Frog Book Club--Tiger's i Enrichment Begins October 2
TAMANEND FEATURES
Reminder--Tamanend Yearbook Information
It’s a great time to pre-order your child’s 2023-2024 Tamanend Yearbook! If you order online prior to January 26, 2024 the cost of the full-color, hardback yearbook is available for $40 (plus tax). This is also the deadline if you’d like to add any additional personalization to your child’s yearbook. Jostens is running a special Back to School sale that includes free icons if you pre-order your child’s yearbook before October 27th!
The price of the yearbook will increase to $45 (plus tax) from January 27th-April 30th. After this April 30th date, we unfortunately cannot guarantee your child will be able to purchase a yearbook at the end of the year. Please click the link here to take you to Jostens online ordering page for Tamanend. No pre-orders will be accepted in school – all orders must be done through Jostens. If you have any questions, please email Kristen Gerth at kgerth@cbsd.org. If you have a financial concern, please contact our school social worker Mrs. Raquel Riad at rariad@cbsd.org.
Reminder--Tamanend Homework Club
Homework Club offers an academic environment where students can get caught up in all their classes. In Homework Club students are offered snacks, drinks, and the support of a Tamanend teacher. Homework Club offers a supported environment for Tamanend Tigers to keep up with their academics. Homework Club is held every Wednesday from 2:30--4:00 in Room 205.
Reminder--A Note Regarding the Importance of Regular School Attendance
The Central Bucks School District attendance policy (#204) conforms to the Pennsylvania School Code sections 1326 to 1333 dealing with compulsory school attendance. “Every child of compulsory school age having a legal residence in this Commonwealth… is required to attend a day school in which the subjects and activities prescribed by the standards of the State Board of Education are taught.”
Reporting an Absence from School:
- Parent/guardian must notify Tamanend Attendance of students excuse for absence using the Parent Portal (see below) or by calling (267)893-2920.
Excused Absences and Medically Excused Absences:
Excused Absence (E) is granted for the following reasons: illness, quarantine, death in the family, impassable roads, inclement weather, religious holidays, health care, exceptionally urgent reasons, and family trips. We recommend that you provide the office with a medical note anytime your child is absent and sees a doctor. Absences substantiated with a doctor's notes are considered "Medically Excused". After the 10th absence excused by a parent/guardian, students must submit medical note for all subsequent absences. If a medical note is not provided, the absences is considered Unexcused (U).
Unexcused Absences:
Unexcused Absence (U) may be declared for reasons such as employment, truancy, car trouble, parental neglect, oversleeping, missing the bus, shopping, babysitting, visiting relatives, hunting, fishing, working at home, vacation trips, unauthorized leaving from school, and remaining at home to do school work. In situations where absence is declared unexcused or unlawful, students may be assigned to make up time missed outside regular school hours.
Consequences for Unexcused Absences:
Attendance to school is crucial to academic success. As stated above, parents must provide notice of excused absences as allowable by the PA School Code. If a student does not provide an excusable notice within three days after their absence, the following consequences may be applied:
1. Detention
2. Saturday detention
3. Parents will receive attendance letters which state that continued unlawful absences my result in referral to the magistrate.
4. District Justice will notify parent of truancy hearing date and if found guilty, be subject to fines and penalties prescribed by the School Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Appointments:
- If possible, all appointments should be scheduled outside the school day.
- If an appointment must be scheduled during the school day, parent/guardian must either:
- send a note in with the student stating the time of pick up and the reason for the early dismissal.
- The student should submit the note to the main office before homeroom.
- excuse the student for early dismissal using the Parent Portal.
- send a note in with the student stating the time of pick up and the reason for the early dismissal.
- At the time of dismissal a parent/guardian must sign their student out in the main office.
- For the absence to be recorded as Medically Excused, a physician's note must be submitted to the front office upon return.
Lateness to School:
- Late students MUST sign in at the Main Office when they arrives to school.
- A note must be provided by the parent/guardian stating the reason for the lateness, or parents must excuse the student using the Parent Portal. Oversleeping, traffic, car trouble, and missing the bus are considered unexcused latenesses to school.
- After three unexcused latenesses to school, students will begin to receive disciplinary consequences.
Vacations/Family Trips, Field Trips, & other Planned Absences:
- Two weeks before a planned absence, student should pick up a "Request for Approved Absence" form in the Main Office.
- Parent/guardian should fill out the form. Request for Approved Absence for Family Travel
Missed Work:
- Students are responsible for making up all work missed as a result of excused absences. If students will be out for an extended amount of time (at least 3 full days), parent/guardian should call the student’s school counselor.
- A student is allowed the same number of days to make-up work as the number of days she/he missed for excused absences and lateness. Students are obligated to discuss and arrange plans for make-up work within that time. Failure to do so may result in failing grades on missed assignments.
Auto Caller:
If a student is marked absent, the Tamanend Attendance Auto Caller will contact parents/guardians by phone for notification.
Click Below to Read CBSD's Letter to the Community Regarding the Importance of Attendance
English version
Russian version
Spanish version
Ukranian version
Reminder--CBSD Reassessment Policy
You can find CBSD's policy related to the retaking of assessments (quizzes, tests, assignments, etc.) at the link below--
Assessment and PA Graduation Requirements / Grades 7 - 12 Reassessment Guidelines (cbsd.org)
Reminder--CB Realign
EARN YOUR STRIPES--TAMANEND'S SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
Tamanend Middle School empowers students to grow academically, socially and emotionally. Students, staff, and families work collaboratively to model the acronym ROAR.
Respect yourself, others, and property.
Own your behaviors.
Act appropriately.
Remember Kindness.
We believe that a caring, positive school culture and learning environment foster respectful, thoughtful, appropriate, and kind citizens.
In order to operationalize our mission, Tamanend utilizes a school-wide positive behavioral intervention and support plan (SWPBIS). This plan helps us establish a social culture in which students expect and support appropriate behavior from one another— creating school environments that are socially predictable, consistent, safe, and positive. This helps to reduce problem behaviors that lead to office discipline referrals and suspensions, and to change perceptions of school safety.
This Week's ROAR Focus Area: Hallways
QUOTES AROUND TAMANEND
FROM OUR STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
"Guidance" Is Now "Student Services"
Our Central Bucks “Guidance” Department will now be known as “Student Services” Department. We are making this name change K-12 to better represent the wide-range of services that our department provides to students and families across the district. While we certainly provide “guidance” to students, our School Counselors, School Psychologists, Student Support Social Workers, Student Support Counselors, and Nurses provide services including academic planning; college and career planning; social and emotional programs and initiatives; physical wellness; connections to community resources (financial, housing, food, services); and educational record management. We look forward to seeing students and families in our Student Services Office!
Tamanend Student Assistance Program (SAP)
The SAP Team is a state mandated team, a group of trained faculty members who can connect students with appropriate help and resources if they are struggling with mental health concerns and/or alcohol/substance use. If you notice concerns such as major changes in behavior or mood, drop in achievement, or signs of drug/alcohol use, then you may consider a SAP referral. When we receive a referral, we gather more information to determine if there is a need for intervention, further assessment, or to offer other resources. Raquel Riad is our in-house support that we can refer kids to for various reasons and we can also enlist the help of the Caron Foundation for certain substance abuse concerns. The information is confidential, and the process is for the purpose of offering help and resources. Anyone can refer a student about whom they are concerned by contacting a SAP Team member OR by completing this SAP Referral Form
FROM OUR TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION DEPARTMENT
Student Passwords
Kindergarten and New Students:
All new students will need to use the following:
Families can find their username by logging into Parent Portal >More > Family Information. For support they can contact their
building office, librarian (elementary), or counselor (secondary).
New student passwords are First Initial - Uppercase, last initial -
lowercase, Date of birth - numeric. Example: John Smith born
12/25/2003 = Js122503
All new students will be forced to make a new password their first time
logging in.
Please do NOT reset your entire class or use the same password for
all students.
Microsoft will also prompt the student to answer security questions
for SSPR the first time logging in.Grades 1-12:
All students in grades 1-12 should use their password from last year. If students forget their password, please have them refer to the instructions at www.cbsd.org/passwordguide.
FROM OUR HEALTH OFFICE
Required Immunizations
Children entering 7th grade are required to have:
- 1 dose Meningococcal Conjugate (meningitis)
- 1 dose TDAP – tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis
Students must be fully immunized by the 5th day of school. Please send an up to date copy of your child's immunization report Mrs. Lauren Myrtetus, our certified school nurse. If your child will not be immunized by the 5th day of school please email Mrs. Lauren Myrtetus with the date of the doctor's appointment. Our certified school nurse's email is lmyrtetus@cbsd.org
To check the immunization status of your student, go to the Portal and click on the Health tab.
Required 7th Grade Dental Exams
FROM OUR CAFETERIA
When is Lunch?
Free & Reduced Lunch/Breakfast Application
HELPFUL REMINDERS ABOUT TAMANEND PROCEDURES
Arrival to School
Tamanend Traffic Pattern
On Monday, June 5, 2023 we instituted a new morning drop-off/traffic pattern at Tamanend. We will continue with this pattern for the 23-24 school year as we found it reduce wait time for buses, car riders, and staff entering our parking lots in the mornings. This is an explanation of the traffic pattern we will continue to follow. In the morning only, car riders will use the “bus loop” and ONLY busses and staff members will be allowed to enter the Main entrance. Car riders should pull up as far as possible in the unloading zone, but may drop off their children anywhere along the sidewalk. We will continue to encourage drivers to enter the school property from the Kelly Road side so that they may make a right-hand turn on to the property. For the afternoon, parents picking up their children will utilize the Main entrance and busses will utilize the “bus loop”.
Any discussion of traffic patterns provides a good opportunity to remind everyone in our community about the importance of driving safely around our school. We have many students who walk to and from school. Some of our students must cross Stuckert Road in the mornings and afternoons. Please remember the speed limit on our property and in the school zone on Stuckert Road is 15 miles per hour. Please be mindful of the stop sign on Stuckert Road at the intersection with Herblew Road. Thank you in advance for driving safely and for watching closely for our students who walk to school.
Morning Car Line
When the weather is poor (heavy rain, low temperatures, etc.), more and more parents/guardians choose to drive their children to school. A reminder that students are expected to be in their 1st Period classes by 7:30 AM. If a child is late to school because of CBSD transportation, their tardiness will be excused. If a student is late to school because of car trouble, over-sleeping, or they are in the car drop-off line, their tardiness is unexcused. Typically, there are few cars in the drop off line from when the doors open at 7:10 until about 7:20. After 7:20, the line begins to get very long.
If you drive your child to school and the weather is poor, please consider leaving home earlier so that your child arrives to class on time.
Thanks for your assistance!
Regular School Hours
7:10: Students may be dropped off at Tamanend.
7:10--7:20*: 7th Graders wait in the Auditorium; 8th Graders wait in the Cafeteria; 9th Graders wait in Main Gym
7:20: Classrooms open to students
7:27: Reminder bell rings
7:30: First period classes begin
*Breakfast is available to students in all grades beginning at 7:10 in the Cafeteria.
Middle School Bell Schedule
Lockers and Backpacks
Cell Phone Policy
We would like to take this opportunity to update everyone on Tamanend's cell phone policy. It is important that cell phones be turned off and put away during the school day so that students can focus on learning and interacting appropriately with their peers. For some students this will be a change, and will will work through this together.
Cell phones and other electronic communication devices must be turned off and kept out of sight during the hours of 7:30 am and 2:30 pm, including at lunch time and between classes. Students will not be permitted to use their cell phones during the school day, unless instructed by an adult for educational purposes. You can read the entire school district policy by clicking this link: Active Policies - 20 Welden Drive | Doylestown, PA 18901 | Phone 267-893-2000 BoardDocs® Plus and searching for policy #829.1.
Communicating Absences
You may report your child's absence in any of the following ways:
- Phone (Attendance hotline): 267-893-2920
- Written note to be turned in to Main Office
- Through Portal. Click here to learn how to report student absences through Portal.
Agenda Books
Middle School Physical Education Attire
Students are not required to purchase a CBSD issued physical education uniform; however, students will be required to change into athletic attire and sneakers to participate safely and practice good hygiene. Student attire must adhere to the dress code guidelines presented in the student handbook. CB locks will still be required to purchase to ensure personal items are secured in a locker. Locks are available for purchase on MyPaymentsPlus.
RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE
Help with Resources
Tamanend is committed to ensuring that every child has a positive experience at our school. We work hard to ensure that we have financial supports in place for families in need. Please be aware that we can help with the following resources:
- Food--pantry with healthy snacks and personal care items available all day outside of Guidance; meals to take home (students and/or parents and guardians can contact Mrs. Consoletti in the Guidance Office or Mrs. Myrtetus in the Health Office); weekend food packages to take home (students and/or parents and guardians can contact Mrs. Consoletti in the Guidance Office or Mrs. Myrtetus in the Health Office)
- Clothing
- Internet access
- Field trips, school supplies, fees
- Holiday gifts
If your family experiences a financial hardship, please feel free to email one of the staff members below so that we may help:
Brian Caughie (Principal) bcaughie@cbsd.org
Lauren Myrtetus (Certified School Nurse) lmyrtetus@cbsd.org
Jeff Klein (Guidance Counselor and Athletic Director) jklein@cbsd.org
Mandy Cammann (Guidance Counselor) mcammann@cbsd.org
Andrea Consoletti (Guidance Secretary) aconsoletti@cbsd.org
Food Assistance for Families--Central Bucks Farmers Market
CB Farmer’s Market Registration 2023-2024 School Year
The Central Bucks Farmers Market at Barclay will begin food distributions for the 2023-2024 school year on September 28th. Any Central Bucks family who may need a little extra food assistance is welcome to register for our market at Barclay Elementary School from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. We generally have free dry goods, fresh produce, milk, eggs, and bread, and often have some frozen meat and poultry.
To register or re-register for a market timeslot, please complete the paper or online registration form. Families will need to register for the market every school year. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a text or email with your time slot and family number. If you were registered last year and would like to re-register for this school year, please fill out the form and list your family number from 2022-23. At our first market, you will check in and receive your market registration card for the current school year.
Fill out our online form here: https://forms.office.com/r/egpnSN0g08
If you need a paper form, please ask your school’s office. Paper forms can be scanned and e-mailed to egreza@cbsd.org. Additionally, you can mail your registration form to CB Farmers Market at Barclay, 2015 Palomino Drive, Warrington, PA 18976. ATTN: Joe Brereton
Need a New Backpack?
Brian Caughie, Principal bcaughie@cbsd.org
Patti Hartz, Secretary phartz@cbsd.org
Andrea Consoletti, Student Service Secretary aconsoletti@cbsd.org
Free ESL Classes for Adults in Bucks County
Housing Information
GETTING INVOLVED AND STAYING CONNECTED WITH TAMANEND
Ways to Stay Connected with Tamanend
Here is a list of ways Tamanend communicates with students, families, and the community:
- Tamanend website: includes important information, resources, calendar of school events, and daily announcements
- Calendar of school events (posted on our website)
- Daily announcements are posted here each morning on the Tamanend website.
- TV show (weekly, during Advisory period)
- Email blasts from Tamanend administration regarding important news, new procedures, and reminders
- Parent Portal: student information, grades, and attendance
- Tamanend Connections newsletter: useful information, important reminders, and school highlights emailed weekly during school year and posted on Tamanend website
- Twitter: @CBTamanendMS highlights of activities, events, and daily life at Tamanend
- CBSD app: highlights of activities, events, and daily life in Central Bucks
Para nuestras familias hispanohablantes...
¡Bienvenidos a Tamanend! Yo soy Brian Caughie, Director de Tamanend Middle School. Soy hispanohablante. Pasé mucho de mi vida en España. Estoy aquí para apoyarles a todos los estudiantes y familias en Tamanend. Favor de llamarme or escribirme (en inglés o en español) si Ud. tiene cualquier duda o pregunta.
Correo electrónico: bcaughie@cbsd.org
Oficina: (267) 893-2900
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Are You Interested in Volunteering at Tamanend? Look for our Volunteer Survey in September
Volunteer Required Paperwork
Pennsylvania law requires all persons having direct contact with school children to obtain background checks and clearances. If you are planning on volunteer in in a Central Bucks school during the 2022-2023 school year, you will need to go to Volunteer Required Paperwork, and complete what is needed to be an approved volunteer in our school. Thank you!
Parent Council Meeting
Thursday, Nov 16, 2023, 09:00 AM
Tamanend Middle School, Stuckert Road, Warrington, PA, USA
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Tamanend Middle School
Email: tms@cbsd.org
Website: http://www.cbsd.org/Domain/25
Location: 1492 Stuckert Road, Warrington, PA
Phone: 267.893.2900