CRSD WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE
GOOD NEWS FROM AROUND COUNCIL ROCK
SPECIAL STEM EDITION
What's Happening at the High Schools
- BCSRC Regional Results-All four Council Rock Secondary Schools recently participated in the Bucks County Science Research Competition. The category winners are listed below. All students receiving 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places qualify to present their projects at the next level at the Delaware Valley Science Fair. Click here for the complete list of our student competitors.
- PJAS Regional Results-Fifty-two Council Rock students recently presented their STEM research projects at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Sciences Regional Competition. Thirty-eight students received a 1st Award and qualified to enter the State Level PJAS competition, which will be held at Penn State in May. Note – students with a 1st* received PERFECT SCORES! Click here for a complete list of competitors.
What's Happening at the Middle Schools
- The Young Women's Conference in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics introduces middle school students to women scientists and engineers and the wide breadth of careers available to them in these fields. Prominent women scientists and engineers from around the region spend the day with the girls in various formats, including small-group presentations, hands-on activities, a keynote address, and a chemistry demo.
- The Holland Middle School Team of Tony Cimino, Alex Gromosaki, Nick Gromosaki, and Michael Goykhman took second place in Bucks County out of 100 teams for the STEM Challenge of Bucks County.
What's Happening at the Elementary Schools
- Council Rock students from Holland Middle, Wrightstown Elementary, Richboro Elementary, Churchville Elementary, and Sol Feinstone Elementary Schools met at the Bucks County IU's FabLab in Ivyland to compete in the STEM Design Challenge on March 23. The annual event brings students from across Bucks County together in a K'Nex building design challenge based on an environmental problem they identify. Teams have been practicing for this judged competition since last year, and the winning teams will present their designs at the statewide competition in May.
- What better way to kick off the first week of spring than learning about the importance of pollinators? Goodnoe Elementary School's grade 2 students are enjoying their new science kit, where they are learning about bees and how they transfer pollen.
Board of School Directors Meeting
Click the graphic to view the most recent Board of School Directors Meeting from Thursday, March 16, or click here.
Community Forum: Elementary Principals
Click the graphic to view the most recent Community Forum, or click here. The elementary principals presented this month's topic: A Day in Elementary School.
WRIGHTSTOWN ELEMENTARY PROJECTED ENROLLMENT INFORMATION SESSION
Join Superintendent Dr. Andy Sanko and district administrators for an information session regarding projected enrollment for Wrightstown Elementary School on Monday, March 27 at 7:00 PM in the WES gymnasium.
The purpose of this meeting is to inform and educate the WES community on the recommended option and related issues.
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 Finance/Facilities 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
Police Training at Former Richboro Middle School
The Northampton Township Police Department will be using the former Richboro Middle School for K9 Training from March 27, 2023, to March 31, 2023.
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
IMPORTANT LINKS
DISTRICT EVENTS AND FLYERS
Council Rock Family STEAM Night
Please join us for the 15th Annual Council Rock Family STEAM night. This is an evening of interactive activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics for students & their families!
Support one of CR South's Artists!
- Enter Cancelliere in the Search Entries box
- Press the Enter key on the keyboard
- Click on Sabrina's piece titled Misfit
- Click VOTE NOW
- Enter a valid e-mail address
- Click SUBMIT
- Look for an email from Expressions Challenge, then click on Validate vote in the body of the message
- VOTE!!!
You may vote once per day through 11:59 p.m. CT on March 31st.
CR North Flash Webstore
Please look at all the items available to show your CR and NORTH Pride! We bet you can grab a gift or two for the upcoming Mother's & Father's Day holidays and GRADUATION!
Click on items to see additional colors or designs available. Name personalization is available on many items. Please don't delay - the store is open for orders for a limited time and closes Sunday, April 2, at midnight! Click here for the store!
Peter Pan Jr. At Maureen M. Welch Elementary
Don’t delay! Get your tickets for Peter Pan Jr! The 5th and 6th graders of Maureen M. Welch Elementary have been hard at work and will be performing the show on Friday, March 24th, and Saturday, March 25th, at 7 PM at Maureen M. Welch Elementary! Tickets will be sold online only, and seating is reserved. All seats are $12 each. Please buy your tickets at the link below. If you have used BookTix to purchase tickets for other schools’ shows, you will need to create a new login for our site, but it can be the same email and password you may have used for other schools! https://maureenwelch.booktix.com/
Hillcrest Elementary PTO Fundraiser
Hillcrest Elementary PTO is hosting a FREE community shred event and clothing drive fundraiser on April 1st. Click here for the flyer.
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!
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.
Miracle League of Northampton
The Miracle League of Northampton Township Softball season starts April 2, 2023. Registration is now open at mlnorthampton.com .Miracle League is also in need of volunteers. Volunteers must be 12 years or older. Miracle League provides opportunities for volunteers to earn LINCS hours. Reach out to mlnorthamptontwp@gmail.com for more volunteer information. Come be a part of this amazing community! Click here for the flyer.
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
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!
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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.
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. Book by 3/30 and save $25 on your registration with coupon code SUM25. 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.
Tyler Park Center For The Arts - Save the dates!
Free Community Day — April 2 from 1-4
Members Show Opening — May 19 from 7-10
Crafts in the Meadow — October 21 & 22
Council Rock United Soccer-Spring Intramural 2023 for Players Born 2004-2019 - Register Now!
Volunteer Opportunities for CRHS North & South Students-The following is a list of volunteer opportunities for Council Rock North and South students to receive LINCS hours from the Wrightstown Winter Farmers Market. The Winter Market will be held at Chandler Hall, 99 Barclay Ave, Newtown, PA
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.