Gayman Gazette

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD.

Register Here: Initial Setup | Online Registration

We are excited for the district-wide implementation of full-day kindergarten beginning the 2026-27 school year. Click Here to read more information about the new program.

• Wednesday, February 4th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice (Make up from snow day)
• Wednesday, February 4th: Mustang Spirit Day
• Wednesday, February 4th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 1)
• Thursday, February 5th @ 7:55AM: Student Council Meeting
• Thursday, February 5th @ 3:30PM: Chess Club
• Thursday, February 5th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 2)
• Friday, February 6th: Super Bowl Game Day - Wear your favorite Sports Team
• Friday, February 6th @ 6:00PM: VIP & Me Dance (No Pillo Pollo)
• Monday, February 9th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
• Monday, February 9th-Friday, February 13th: Kindness for Our Community Challenge (See details below)
• Tuesday, February 10th: Kindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of School
• Wednesday, February 11th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 1)
• Thursday, February 12th @ 3:30PM: Chess Club
• Thursday, February 12th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 2)
• Friday, February 13th-Wednesday, February 18th: Parent Course Verification for Middle School (more information to come)
• Friday, February 13th: Wear Red or Pink for Valentine's Day 💞💟 💗
• Friday, February 13th @ 11:55AM: Early Dismissal (Teacher In-Service)
• Monday, February 16th: CBSD Closed (President's Day)
• Tuesday, February 17th: CBSD Closed (Offices Open)
• Wednesday, February 18th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
• Wednesday, February 18th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 1)
• Thursday, February 19th @ 3:30PM: Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
• Saturday, February 21st @ 6:00PM: 5th Grade Club - Bowling
• Monday, February 23rd: 3rd-6th Grades Kindness Counts Club
• Tuesday, February 24th: Middle School Parent Orientation (more information to come)
• Wednesday, February 25th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
• Wednesday, February 25th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 1)
• Thursday, February 26th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 2)

* Click here to access the 2025-2026 District Calendar.

** Click here to access the 2025-2026 Gayman School Calendar.

Band Lessons - Day 4

Chorus - Day 4 (7:30am)

Strings Lessons - Day 2

• Gayman Elementary Website
• Gayman Facebook Group
• February Breakfast Menu
• February Lunch Menu
• School Directory

Also... wear your favorite Sports Team to celebrate the Super Bowl!!!

To ensure the safety of students and staff during arrival and dismissal, it is crucial to follow school traffic procedures. Please do not pass or drive around cars stopped for loading/unloading, and fill all gaps in the car line to maintain efficiency.

Thank you for your help in keeping our car line safe!

This year, we will continue to hold flexible instructional days (FIDs) after the first traditional “snow day” is used.

FIDs provide remote learning options when school buildings need to close due to weather or other emergencies. Learn more about FIDs and our general school closing procedures.

As we are now into the winter season...

If there is inclement weather in our forecast, then there may be a 2-hour delay. Should that occur, please plan for the following schedule:

• Grades 1-6: 10:35AM - 3:15PM
• AM Kindergarten: 10:35AM - 12:20PM
• PM Kindergarten: 1:30PM - 3:15PM

As temperatures drop, we want to remind all parents and guardians about the importance of dressing children warmly for school. The district uses a weather watch chart to determine if we can be outside for recess and the length of time we can be out. We attempt to go outside for recess as long as the chart determines it is safe for the kids to be outside.

Children should come to school prepared with warm winter clothing, including a heavy coat, gloves, a hat, and other appropriate layers.

As we are now into Winter and more of our students are wearing jackets and other outside winter gear, please consider labeling your child's things with his/her name.

Our "Lost and Found" area is adding sweatshirts, jackets, and hats, every day. Encourage your child to check for their missing items.

The district is continuing to offer free breakfast.

The lunch cost for the 2025-2026 school year is: $2.85

Don't forget to sign up for MySchoolBucks to add money to your student's lunch account.

4th grade: 10:45-11:15

5th grade: 11:20-11:50

2nd grade: 11:55-12:25

3rd grade: 12:30-1:00

1st grade: 1:05-1:35

6th grade: 1:40-2:10

The application for free and reduced meal pricing for the 2025-26 school year is now open. You can access the online application for Free & Reduced Meals by clicking here. The application must be submitted each year AND for each child. If your child received free or reduced lunch last year, you must re-apply for the 25-26 school year.

Learn more by visiting the full informational webpage here.

Online registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open for families of ALL students who will be new to the district next school year, including kindergartners. Learn more about registration and how to start a new registration application.

Join the CBSD Team: Supervisor of Educational Technology (K-12), Nurses, Assistant Coaches, CB Aquatics Personnel, and Other Fulfilling Positions Available.

CBSD welcomes qualified candidates to apply for a range of full-time career opportunities, many with benefits. View all available positions and apply now!

From now through March 31st, the GIANT Company invites customers to join in supporting its "Feeding School Kids" initiative by rounding up at the register. The GIANT Company will directly support customers’ generosity by matching all donations up to $100,000. The Barclay Elementary School Farmers Market is the beneficiary of the funds, which help to support families across CBSD's 23 schools. Participating GIANTs are at Town Center in New Britain, Easton Road in Warrington, and Swamp Road in Doylestown.

The February issue features the legendary LTO Cheeseburger Nachos with Pickle Queso, highlights from the creative Snowman Pancake lunch, and an invitation to join in honoring International Friendship Month. Read the issue now!

All parents and guardians are asked 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.

The district will host its annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 25th, at CB South, offering an evening focused on mental health, support, and community connection. The free event begins with a featured presentation by a representative from Minding Your Mind from 6 to 6:40 p.m. in the auditorium, where the speaker will share a personal and relatable mental health journey. This will be followed by the fair in the cafeteria featuring more than 50 local and regional wellness, mental health, and family support organizations. The event is open to all CB students, families, employees, and community members and pre-registration is not required. Learn more

All CBSD families and students are encouraged to carefully review the 2025-26 Family Handbook now available on the district's website. The handbook includes sections on important topics such as equal opportunity protections; report cards; health, special education, and other services for students; regulations and disciplinary procedures, including policies on smoking/vaping, drugs and alcohol, and threats; technology and cell phone usage; parental rights; Title IX procedures; and more. Thank you for your support in following district guidelines to maintain safe and caring schools.

All families and students are encouraged to view this chart outlining disciplinary procedures and responsibilities in CBSD. You can also view the complete Board Policy 218: Student Discipline.

We can't wait to see you this Friday at our VIP & Me Dance. We are still looking for volunteers and donations, please sign up here Gayman Elementary School: DANCE 2026 Donations & Volunteers.

Calling all 5th & 6th graders!! Would you like to design the cover and back cover for your LAST Elementary School Yearbook? It is time for our Yearbook Cover Design Contest!

• Yearbook Cover & Back Cover Design Contest for ALL 5th and 6th graders: Your design could be on the outside of the yearbook. (6th grade front cover and 5th grade back cover) The theme is "Team Mustangs - Building Success Together"!
• Guidelines: Use an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of White Paper for design, bright colors, and write your name on the back of design.
• Voting: February 10th.
• How to Submit: Email your high resolution JPG to TracyDDiCanto@gmail.com OR drop off to the main office at school.

All 5th and 6th grade parents received an email with a link to upload baby photos for the Yearbook and Promotion. All photos were requested to be uploaded by 12/31/25, we still have a number of photos outstanding.

Please upload your child's photo ASAP to ensure that they are included in the yearbook's baby photo section.

Please reach out to GHSAInquiries@gmail.com if you have any issues uploading your picture.

** We have a new waiver link for our group. **

All families must complete the waiver again using the link below.

Snow Tubing Waiver

EXCITING UPDATE!! - BRING THE FAMILY!!

The 5th and 6th Grade Clubs will combine in February for a joint snowtubing event at Bear Creek Resort. This is the last day of our mini-winter President's Day break. You don't want to miss this one!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090845AFAF23A7FE3-61045126-5thgrade

WHAT: Snowtubing adventure!

WHEN: Tuesday, February 17 from 10am to 2pm

WHERE: Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie

COST: $30 per student

DETAILS:

• All participants must fill out THIS WAIVER in order to attend.
• Carpooling will be especially helpful on a weekday, for parents who aren't off from work. If you need help arranging, please contact Megan.
• Parent chaperones do NOT need to snowtube, but several are expected to remain at the bottom of the mountain while kids are tubing to ensure all is going smoothly. Others can stay inside to monitor students' comings and goings in the lodge. If you do plan on going snowtubing, we ask that you also submit the $30 fee.
• There are various options for eating at Bear Creek, but students can also bring their own lunch and snacks if they prefer.
• If you are a 6th grade parent who signed up on the original SUG your registration will be transferred to this one, you do not need to re-register.

Come cheer on Gayman Alumni!

Tickets for Tohickon Players' DESCENDANTS The Musical go on sale

THIS SUNDAY, February 8th, at 11am!

Click Here to Buy Tickets!

Our students and staff held a clap off for Ms. Kramer on her last day.

Best wishes to Ms. Kramer as she starts her new journey in Pennridge School District.

Remember... Once a Mustang, Always a Mustang!

School reminders that will remain in all issues of the Gazette.

All absences must be entered through the Parent Portal.

Click here for more information, including directions on how to upload a student absence: Managing Student Attendance.

Regular school attendance is critical for a successful school experience. The district urges all parents/guardians to stress punctuality and regular attendance habits with their children. Read more about CBSD attendance and state attendance rules and procedures for student absences.

Student dismissal begins promptly at 3:15PM.

If you need to pick your child up early for an appointment, please pick them up no later then 2:45PM. After 2:45PM, your child can be dismissed with the other walkers, bus riders, and car riders in his/her classroom to ensure a safe and efficient dismissal for everyone. Thank you!

To volunteer at a class party or chaperone a field trip, your clearances must be up-to-date & on file with Central Bucks School District.

If your clearances are current, upload them into the RAPTOR - Volunteer Tracker. If your clearances have expired, or you need to begin the clearance process, click on the Required Documents for the directions. For more information, consult the Human Resources Volunteer Required Paperwork webpage.

**We no longer have access to App Garden. All clearances approved through that system are null and void. The only way we can track clearances now is through RAPTOR.**

At Gayman, the use of student cell phones/SMART Watches/personal devices in school is prohibited. As a reminder, these devices are to be silenced and remain in backpacks during the school day. If communication is needed, it will take place with the support of the school office during the school day.

Please be sure to share these expectations with your child as this policy will be enforced by teachers/staff in coordination with District Board policies and our student handbook.

Are you seeking weekend entertainment while supporting an amazing cause? Look no further than CB East's production of DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO JR.!

This is a fully student-run show with proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation! The Patriot Players are raising money for Luis, whose wish is to see a soccer game in Spain! He loves soccer and we can’t wait to help grant his wish!

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. is a beloved family-friendly tale about family, love, freedom, and growth, including an iconic and lovable collection of characters! It’s perfect for children of all ages, adults, families, and anyone looking for an hour-long escape into the Big Blue World!

• When? February 28th at 7PM and March 1st at 2PM
• Where? Central Bucks High School East auditorium
• How? Use the ticket link below
• TICKETS: Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Just Keep Swimming your way to CB East’s production of DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO JR. and help us reach our goal of selling out both shows to grant Luis’s wish! We hope to see you all there!

Gayman Elementary School

Shawn Ortman, Principal

Jennifer Snyder, Assistant Principal

Jennifer Costello, Office Administrative Assistant

Website: https://www.cbsd.org/gayman
Location: 4440 Point Pleasant Pike, Doylestown, PA, United States
Phone: 2678934350
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/516165478928057
Twitter: @CBGaymanES