Smore logo
remove_red_eye 15K
page background

CRSD WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE

CRSD WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE
CRSD WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE

GOOD NEWS FROM AROUND COUNCIL ROCK GOOD NEWS FROM AROUND COUNCIL ROCK

What's Happening at the High Schools What's Happening at the High Schools

The CRHS-South Orchestra and The CRHS-North Band visited Diamond State Park, The U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, McKinley High School, Pearl Harbor, Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue on their musical tour of Hawaii.

What's Happening at the Middle Schools What's Happening at the Middle Schools

  • NAMI Bucks County Youth Programs Director Mia Scocozzo, M.Ed., and speaker Carina Trainor supported Council Rock School District's commitment to the health and wellness of its students recently with NAMI Ending the Silence presentation for 8th graders at Holland Middle School.
  • Newtown Middle School students are hard at work stocking their school store. Funds raised from their fantastic school store and its inventory are used for class activities.

What's Happening at the Elementary Schools What's Happening at the Elementary Schools

  • Richboro Elementary School recently held its annual Geography Bee, hosted by CRSD Director of Curriculum and Instruction Althea Tomlinson. The kids had a great time!
  • On Monday, March 20, the Miracle League Shooting Stars took on the Maureen M. Welch Staff and Students in the M.M.W. gym. This annual fundraiser, run by the Student Council at Welch, gave people a chance to watch the Miracle League athletes tear up the basketball court while donating money for an opportunity to win some great raffle prizes and baskets. Everyone who played and attended had a blast, and we can't wait for next year! All proceeds from the event benefit the Miracle League.

Month at A Glance

All meetings are at The Chancellor Center unless otherwise noted.

  • 04/06/2023 - Spring Break/All Schools Closed/Offices Open
    (No meeting for Nights 4 Knowledge)
  • 04/07/2023 - Spring Break/Good Friday/All Schools/Offices Closed
  • 04/10/2023 - Spring Break/All Schools Closed/Offices Open
  • 04/11/2023 - 7:00 PM Facilities/Finance Meeting (note date change)
  • 04/12/2023 -7:00 PM Community Forum - Middle School Principals
    (Holland Middle School)
  • 04/20/2023 - 7:00 PM Board of School Directors Meeting
  • 04/24/2023 - 7:00 PM Education Committee Meeting/Parent Advisory
  • 05/08/2023 - Canceled 7:00 PM Policy Committee Meeting
  • 05/11/2023 - 7:00 PM Special Meeting of the Education Committee-Facilities/Finance Committee Meeting Following
zoom_out_map

Police Training at Former Richboro Middle School

The Northampton Township Police Department will be using the former Richboro Middle School for training from 8-1 PM on:


  • Thursday, April 6th
  • Friday, April 7th
  • Monday, April 10th
  • Wednesday, April 26th
zoom_out_map

UPCOMING COMMUNITY FORUM DATES

All Forums begin at 7 PM

  • April 12, 2023, Holland Middle School
    Middle School Principals Forum
  • May 17, 2023, Newtown Middle School
    High School Principals Forum
zoom_out_map

IMPORTANT LINKS

  • Current and Future School Year Calendars
  • 2022-2023 School Board & Committee Meeting Schedule
  • Central Registration
  • Food Service (including Menus)
  • Free and Reduced Price Lunch
  • Health and Safety Plan (Updated 09.15.2022)
  • Home Access Center (H.A.C.)
  • STOPFINDER
  • Weekly News Update Archive

DISTRICT EVENTS AND FLYERS DISTRICT EVENTS AND FLYERS

CR 2023 Summer Academy Enrichment Overview

The Council Rock Summer Academy is back this year to offer enrichment programs for

our students! The enrichment programs offer students an opportunity to enrich their

learning through various programs. All enrichment programs have a registration fee.

CR Summer Academy Enrichment Fast Facts

Curriculum and Staff - All programs are designed and taught by Council Rock Staff.

Transportation - Students and families need to provide transportation to and from

Summer Academy programs.

CR Summer Academy Questions:

Please email your questions, or if, for some reason, you are not able to register via

online form using the link, please email Summer.Academy@crsd.org for assistance.

Click Here for Individual Program Details
Click Here for Registration Form
zoom_out_map

Hillcrest Elementary MOD Pizza Fundraiser

ORGANIZATION NAME: HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO

FUNDRAISER DATE: April 27, 2023

ADDRESS: 2890 S Eagle Rd

Newtown, PA 18940

FUNDRAISER CODE: MODGIVES20

Bring this flyer in or order online through the M.O.D. app or website and use the provided

coupon code, and M.O.D. will donate 20% of your bill to support their great work!

Click here for the full flyer

zoom_out_map

Council Rock North Ice Hockey

Students in 4th-11th grade who reside in the Council Rock North boundary are invited to attend the Middle and High School level Ice Hockey teams evaluations on April 17 and 24. Information can be found on our website www.northicehockey.com, or email northicehockey@gmail.com. All player levels are welcome!

zoom_out_map

Council Rock Family STEAM Night

Please join us for the 15th Annual Council Rock Family STEAM night on Thursday, May 25. This is an evening of interactive activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics for students & their families!

zoom_out_map

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO

33% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO THE CAUSE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH | 4-8PM

2940 S EAGLE RD, NEWTOWN, PA, 18940

ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE HGQ48QZ OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT

Click here for the full flyer

zoom_out_map

Golden Goal Soccer Academy

Click on the graphic or click here to go to https://www.goldengoalsocceracademy.com/

open_in_new zoom_out_map

Annual CR E-Waste Pick Up.

Save the date for the annual CR E-waste pick up - May 13, 2023, CR South. Click here for the flyer.

zoom_out_map

CREF Community Awards Partnership Gala

You're Invited! We are excited to invite you to participate in the upcoming CREF Community Partnership Awards Gala, an event that promises to be a night of celebration and support for public education in our community. The event will bring together educators, local businesses, corporate partners, and community members for a fun and festive evening.

The gala will feature live music by Bigg Romeo, dancing, dining and drinks, a silent auction, and fantastic networking opportunities. It's an excellent chance to unwind and connect with others while supporting innovative projects and programs benefiting Council Rock students.

We encourage you to join us for this special event and celebrate the contributions of our community partners to public education. Proceeds from the gala will go toward future initiatives that enhance educational opportunities for our students.

To learn more or purchase tickets/sponsorships, please click here. We hope to see you there!


With gratitude,

2023 CREF Gala Committee



zoom_out_map

Save the date – new venue! Join CREF for the 4th Annual Golf Classic on June 26, 2023, at Jericho National Golf Club.

Save the date – new venue! Join CREF for the 4th Annual Golf Classic on June 26, 2023, at Jericho National Golf Club. Early registration for sponsors is now open. Register ASAP, as this is a SELL-OUT event! www.creducationfoundation.org/golf Proceeds from the 4th Annual Golf Classic help to support innovative educational opportunities beyond the annual school budget. Through fundraising events like the Golf Classic, CREF has helped bring to life over 150 projects and programs to classrooms of thousands of students across the Council Rock School District. It is through the generosity of sponsors and participants like you that CREF continues to support students in their quest for lifelong learning. Your support truly makes a difference!

zoom_out_map

DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES

  • COMPETITIVE PAY!
  • WE PAY FOR EXPERIENCE
  • FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
  • PAID TRAINING
  • PAID TIME OFF
  • GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

470 S. STATE ST., NEWTOWN, PA

267-523-2701

National Express Jobs

National Express is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. National Express is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. https://careers.nellc.com/jobs/

zoom_out_map

HOW TO SUBMIT PROMOTIONAL INFORMATION FOR INCLUSION IN THE NEWSLETTER

Click on this link to submit a flyer for inclusion in our newsletter.


  • Fill out our Google form here

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT AN ITEM FOR INCLUSION IN OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, PLEASE DO SO BY THURSDAY AT 2:00 PM. FOR A SHORTENED SCHOOL WEEK, PLEASE SUBMIT BY 2:00 PM THE DAY BEFORE THE LAST SCHOOL DAY OF THAT WEEK. THANK YOU.

EXTERNAL ORGANIZATION FLYERS FOLDER EXTERNAL ORGANIZATION FLYERS FOLDER

Click the icon
open_in_new zoom_out_map
  • CHAMPIONS at CRSD-Champions has a great solution for busy working families: activities that combine fun and learning, together with the safety and convenience of a high-quality program right inside your school. Champions offers a variety of group and individual activities designed to keep your child exploring and growing.

  • Searching for Skylab - America's Forgotten Triumph is a multiple award-winning documentary about the 1970s American space station Skylab. For over 40 years, the story of Skylab remained hidden by the shadow of Apollo. This film changes that.

  • 2023 Acting Naturally Summer Camps

  • Help Wanted at Briarwood -Briarwood Day Camp, located in Furlong, has a need for a limited number of junior counselors for this summer. Our junior counselors are teens who will be entering 11th grade, 12th grade, or freshman year of college in the fall of 2023.

  • Camp Invention-Spring has sprung, and we're already looking forward to all the fun we'll have this summer at @CampInvention! Camp will take place at Maureen Welch M. Elementary, June 20-24. invent.org/mylocalcamp

  • Patriot FC-The PatriotFC is your local soccer club offering both Travel and IM programs based in Newtown, PA. Our Spring Young Intramural Program and SEPA programs are open for registration now. Visit www.thepatriotfc.org to register!

  • Camp Girl Power is for incoming 4th-6th grade girls who want to develop the skills to be EMPOWERED in the 21st century. Two sessions of this camp are being offered: Session I- Monday, June 26th to Friday, June 30th; Session II- Monday, July 24th to Friday, July 28th (currently full). Both sessions are from 9 AM to 3 PM.

  • Girls Empowered Girls Leadership Program is for incoming 7th-9th grade girls from Monday, July 10th-Friday, July 14, from 9 AM-12 PM. This program is for girls who want to develop the skills to be a leader at school, in sports, in other extracurricular activities, and the community.

  • Real World Girls is a brand new program being offered this summer for incoming 9th-12th grade girls. This program is being held Monday, August 21, to Friday, August 25, from 9 AM to 3 PM. It will prepare high school girls for the "real world" by helping them explore career options, learn about the college process, how to manage money, good citizenship, healthy relationships, and stress and time management.

  • YMCA Summer Camps Brochure

  • Tyler Park Center for the Arts - Summer Camp

  • Tyler Park Center For The Arts - Save the dates!

    Members Show Opening — May 19 from 7-10

    Crafts in the Meadow — October 21 & 22

open_in_new zoom_out_map

Council Rock School District YouTube Channel

This is where you will find the live stream and recordings of our Board of School Directors meetings, subcommittee meetings, and more.

If you are looking for our Board or Committee meetings on our YouTube channel, please look under the Live tab, not the Video tab. YouTube now separates Live feeds from uploaded videos.

Weekly News Update Library
CRSD is using smore to keep our community informed!
Signature facebook Signature twitter
Loading indicator

close

Created with

Communicate quickly and effectively with interactive newsletters.

Smore empowers educators to connect with their community, streamline school communications,
and increase engagement.

Create a newsletter