Gayman Gazette

APRIL:

• Tuesday, April 18th @ 7:45AM: Woodwind Section ONLY (Band Rehearsal)
• Tuesday, April 18th @ 6:00PM: Reading Olympics (Location: Bridge Valley Elementary)
  
• Wednesday, April 19th: Yearbook Orders DUE (extended from 4/15)
• Wednesday, April 19th: 4th Grade Field Trip to the Michener/Mercer Museum
• Wednesday, April 19th @ 3:30-4:30PM: iRun for Life Training
• Thursday, April 20th @ 7:45AM: 5th & 6th Grade Orchestral Rehearsal
• Friday, April 21st: Student Council Spirit Day - Go Green Team/Pretzel Sale
• Friday, April 21st @ 6:00-8:00PM: GHSA Color Run
• Monday-Wednesday, April 24th, 25th, and 26th: PSSA English Language Arts (Grades 3-6)
• Monday, April 24th @ 3:30PM: Kids Care Club
• Tuesday, April 25th: Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• Tuesday, April 25th @ 7:45AM: Brass & Percussion Sections Only (Band Rehearsal)
• Wednesday, April 26th @ 3:30-4:30PM: iRun for Life Training
• Thursday, April 27th @ 7:45AM: 5th & 6th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal
• Friday, April 28th: Last Day for Mustang Muse Submissions

MAY:

• Monday, May 1st: Last Day for Parent Placement Input for 2023-2024
• Monday-Tuesday, May 1st and 2nd: PSSA Mathematics (Grades 3-6)
  
• Tuesday, May 2nd @ 7:45AM: Band Rehearsal
• Wednesday-Thursday, May 3rd and 4th: PSSA Science (Grade 4)
• Wednesday, May 3rd @ 3:30PM: iRun for Life Training
• Wednesday, May 3rd: PEN Mock Trial at the Bucks County Courthouse
• Thursday, May 4th @ 7:45AM: 5th & 6th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal
• Wednesday-Thursday, May 3rd and 4th: PSSA Science (Grade 4th)
• Monday, May 8th - Friday, May 12th: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
• Monday, May 8th - Friday May 12th: STAR Assessment
• Monday, May 8th: 4th Grade PEN Invention Convention
• Tuesday, May 9th @ 7:45AM: Band Rehearsal
• Tuesday, May 9th: Author Visit with Aaron Steinke
• Wednesday, May 10th @ 8:00AM: Student Council Meeting
• Wednesday, May 10th @ 3:30PM: iRun for Life Training
• Thursday, May 11th @ 7:45AM: 5th & 6th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal
• Thursday, May 11th: 6th GR MBIT Virtual Introduction
• Friday, May 12th: 5th GR Field Trip to Washington Crossing
• Monday, May 15th: 1st GR Field Trip to Elmwood Park Zoo
• Tuesday, May 16th: CBSD Closed - Offices Open (Primary Election)
• Wednesday, May 17th: iRun for Life Training
• Thursday, May 18th @ 7:45AM: Band & 5th/6th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal
• Thursday, May 18th @ 7:00PM: Spring Band, Choir, & Orchestra Concert
• Friday, May 19th: 6th GR Field Trip to Clean Streams
• Monday, May 22nd: 6th GR Trip to MBIT (In-Person Visit)
• Monday, May 22nd @ 6:00PM: 2nd GR Spotlight on the Arts Concert
• Monday, May 22nd @ 6:45PM: 4th GR Spotlight on the Arts Concert
• Tuesday, May 23rd: 5th GR Field Trip to Iron Pigs Baseball Game
• Tuesday, May 23rd: 6th GR Trip to Tohickon Middle School
• Tuesday, May 23rd @ 7:00PM: GHSA General Membership Board Meeting
• Wednesday, May 24th: Student Council Adopt-A-Road
• Thursday, May 25th: Field Day!
• Friday, May 26th: No School for Students/Teacher In-Service
• Monday, May 29th: CBSD Closed - District Holiday (Memorial Day)
• Tuesday, May 30th: Town Hall with Ms. Hendrickson (Theme: Cooperation)

JUNE:

• Thursday, June 1st: 6th GR Field Trip to Urban Air
• Friday, June 2nd: Field Day (Rain Date)
• Friday, June 2nd @ 5:00PM: GHSA End of the Year Picnic
• Wednesday, June 7th: Student Council End of the Year Pizza Party
• Wednesday, June 7th @ 2:30PM: GHSA Volunteer Thank You Celebration
• Thursday, June 8th @ 2:30PM: 3rd Trimester Mustang of the Day Ceremony
• Monday, June 12th: Gayman Awards Ceremony
• Tuesday, June 13th: Senior Walk @ Gayman for CB East/CB West Students
• Wednesday, June 14th @ 9:00AM: 23-24 Move Up Day
• Thursday, June 15th @ 11:15AM: 6th Grade Clap Off
• Thursday, June 15th @ 11:55AM: Last Day for Students/ Early Dismissal

Over the next few months, we will begin the process of assigning students to an appropriate class for next year. In putting together the classes, we will take into consideration many factors: girl/boy ratio, academic ability, behavioral characteristics, talents, personalities, emotional needs and learning styles. Our goal is to ensure that each child is in a class that has an appropriate balance of students with the proper teacher. We assess each child's individual needs based upon input from the present classroom teacher, student support counselor, reading specialist, and principal.

Class placement is made after reviewing a considerable amount of data. If you feel that we would benefit from additional information, you are welcome to send an email directly to me at kcarter@cbsd.org by May 1st. Consider describing a classroom environment that would be beneficial to your son/daughter. In addition, share any information regarding academic, social or emotional information that you would like us to consider. You should not name a specific teacher. District staffing is not complete until June and teaching assignments may change. While parents are welcome to name a few close friends to be placed with their child, only one friend who is named can be guaranteed. Please use this opportunity to speak to your child's strengths and needs. Please note: requests for specific teachers, or requesting the gender of the teacher, will not be considered.

Knowing that children's strengths and needs, as well as friendships, vary from year to year, all previous year's requests are not considered. If there is information that was previously requested, that you would like noted for the 2023-2024 school year, use this opportunity to restate that information.

We want what is best for your child and that involves them having a wide variety of educational experiences. You are not required to send an email; however I welcome your input. Parents will learn of class placement in August. Emails sent after May 1st will not be considered.

Thank you,

Kelly Carter

Every day one Gayman staff member selects one student to be our "Mustang of the Day"! Students are selected for demonstrating one of the "Gayman 5" character traits: respect, responsibility, kindness, perseverance, and cooperation.

Congratulations to...Angelina Dingle, Sid Patel, Shawn Shavkatov, and Lily Geracimos!

If you experience a recent personal change and need to modify your child's information in our Parent Portal system, Central Registration is available for support.

Central Registration can change:

• Change of Address: If a student moves, a "Change of Address" form and proof of residency are required.
• Change in Family Household: If your family becomes a two-household family from a one-household family, Central Registration can make the adjustment.
• Death of a Family Member
• Custody Order: Legal documentation should be sent to Central Registration. Then, the documents will be uploaded into student's person document tab.

Parents can independently change:

• Change Email Address
• Change in Emergency Contacts

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Central Registration at centralregistration@cbsd.org.

In May, 5th and 6th grade students will be studying a health unit on Human Growth and Development within their classroom. Prior to instruction, we ask for parent/guardian written permission for your child to participate in these programs. For a variety of reasons, some parents prefer not to have their child participate in these lessons.

So that we may be guided by your wishes, please return the Human Growth and Development Parent Form by April 24th.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires all school districts to administer PSSA testing for the 2022-23 school year. Gayman Elementary School's testing dates are listed below:

• April 24th, 25th, & 26th: English Language Arts for Grades 3-6
• May 1st and 2nd: Mathematics for Grades 3-6
• May 3rd and 4th: Science for Grade 4

More information about this state exam can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Website.

Don't miss out on your 2022 -2023 Gayman Yearbook! Especially 6th Grade Parents (your child's final Gayman yearbook!). Tomorrow (April 19th) is the final day to customize and order your yearbook!

To Purchase & Customize your child's yearbook:

1. Go to: www.treering.com/validate
2. Enter our passcode: 10157566069198
   

We can't wait to see you at the Family Fun Color Run on April 21st! There will be music, face painting, outdoor games, raffles baskets ($1/ticket), water, snacks, and COLOR! Here are a few key reminders:

• Check in (starts at 6pm) and is required to get wristbands for a medal at the finish line.
• After check-in each participant needs to find a wave circle which will be drawn on the blacktop to help with the starting line.
• The race is for FUN and not timed.
• Raffles are $1/ticket (cash please).
• Water and granola bars will be available to all race participants.
• The Salt Box truck will be onsite with pretzels & ice cream for purchase.

In honor of Earth Day, Kids Care Club will team up with Gayman's Garden Committee after school on Monday, April 24th to spruce up the school's green spaces. We'll need lots of student and parent volunteers to help clean up the beds, plant new flowers and get Gayman ready for spring!

Sign up here today!

We could use your help to create gift bags for the bus drivers, crossing guard, and staff that make sure our children arrive and depart school safely each day. Please CLICK HERE to donate an item to help fill the bags for bus drivers, crossing guard, and staff. All donations due by Monday, April 24th please!

It's that time again: we need submissions for the 2023 issue of "The Mustang Muse," Gayman's very own literary journal. Whether it's a comic, a poem, a short story, a (brief) research piece, a drawing, a painting or a doodle, PLEASE SEND IT IN! Each student who submits their work will have at least one piece included and published in our spring issue! Beginning the week of April 10th, each teacher will have a large manilla envelope in his or her classroom for collecting Muse submissions. Please make sure each piece is clearly marked with the student's first name, last name and grade. Electronic submissions are also accepted — just scan and email them to gaymanmustangmuse@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 28th.

Any questions? Email Megan Monforte at meganmonforte9@gmail.com.

We can't wait to shower our Teachers & Staff with appreciation during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week from May 8th to May 12th. The Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Committee has made a plan for the week and we need your help with a few items. The schedule for the week is:

• Monday - Breakfast for the teachers & staff. Click here to donate a breakfast item!
• Tuesday - Wear your teacher’s favorite color and bring in a handmade card for your teacher and another staff member!
• Wednesday - Snacks for the teachers & staff. Click here to donate a snack item!
• Thursday - Gift Card Tree for the teachers & staff.
• Friday - Lunch for the teachers & staff. Click here to donate a lunch item!

The goal of this program is to have each participant run/walk 26 miles and complete 26 good deeds. In addition to these two goals Gayman is participating in the Irun4Life "Give Back Program" which will help purchase equipment for 8 schools in Philadelphia.

Thank you to the 6th grade Team who held a bake sale and donated their proceeds of $260 back to the program!

Click here for the CBSD New Student Registration page including necessary documents to gather in order to register your kindergarten students.

Once your child is registered, then tell us about your son/daughter! We invite you to complete our Kindergarten Welcome Survey found on our New Families Resources Page.

NOTE: Requests for morning or afternoon kindergarten are determined on a first come - first serve basis. Priority is also given to a request with a documented need by the parents' employers.

All absences may be entered through the Parent Portal. Click here for more information, including directions on how to upload a student absence: Managing Student Attendance.

For important and specific information regarding the attendance procedures and policies set forth by state code, please click here: Parent handbook (cbsd.org) (Pages 8-9)

Email: kcarter@cbsd.org
Website: https://www.cbsd.org/gayman
Location: 4440 Point Pleasant Pike, Doylestown, PA, United States
Phone: 2678934350
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbschools/
Twitter: @CBGaymanES