• 8/4/2022 - 7:00 PM CANCELLED Facilities Committee Meeting
  Location: The Chancellor Center
  
  
• 8/8/2022 - 7:00 PM Board of School Directors Meeting followed by Policy Committee Meeting
  Location: The Chancellor Center
  
  
• 8/11/2022 - 7:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting
  Location: The Chancellor Center
  
  
• 8/18/2022 - 7:00 PM CANCELLED Board of School Directors Meeting
  Location: The Chancellor Center
  
  
• 8/25/2022 - 7:00 PM CANCELLED Education Committee Meeting
  Location: The Chancellor Center
  

With August just around the corner, please mark your calendar for these important dates for the start of the new school year:

• Monday, August 15: The Home Access Center opens. On August 15, families can learn student schedules and bus assignments by accessing HAC.
• Teachers return on Tuesday, August 23
• Monday, August 29: First day of school for students K-6, 7 and 9
• Tuesday, August 30: All students and staff report
• A reminder that the first week is a four-day week, and schools are closed for the long Labor Day weekend.
• The full 2022-2023 school year calendar can be found on the Council Rock website

CR Summer Academy students completed their second week together! The hands-on, highly engaging lessons and activities provide an exciting way to practice the priority standards found within each grade level's curriculum in grades 1-12. Interacting with peers, expanding independence, and building stamina are also outcomes of these days together. Our additional STEAM course and math games provide exciting ways to extend beyond the curriculum. Here are a few of this week's highlights.

We are pleased to announce the following additions to our administrative team as they have distinguished themselves after a series of rigorous interviews with various stakeholders representing the CR community. We are honored to have such talented, accomplished and dedicated educational leaders join our team. Please join me in congratulating each person.

Anthony Devlin (Director of Special Services): Anthony will join the Council Rock team as the Director of Special Services upon Dr. Chuck Lambert’s retirement. Anthony joins the CR team after having served for the last eleven years as the Assistant to the Superintendent and the Director of Pupil Services for the Neshaminy School District. In this capacity, Anthony oversaw the special services departments, including special education, counseling, social workers, psychologists, and nursing, for over 8,500 students. Additionally, in this capacity, Anthony was also responsible for all child accounting, central registration, creation of the Special Education plan, as well as the development and supervision of the district’s virtual academy. Prior to serving as the Director and Assistant to the Superintendent, Anthony was a Special Education Supervisor at the middle and high schools level in both the Neshaminy and Bensalem School Districts. Anthony holds his bachelor’s degree from Temple University, his master’s degree from Holy Family University, his supervisory certification from Lehigh University, and is currently working towards his doctorate at Delaware Valley University. Anthony is esteemed amongst his colleagues both in the Neshaminy School District as well as in our entire county. We are honored to have Anthony join our team. Welcome to Council Rock, Anthony.

Buff Radick (CRS): John Radick, known fondly by the CR community as Buff, will begin his tenure as the Principal of Council Rock High School South after having served our district for the last twenty-two years in various capacities. Buff began his career in CR as a Business Education Teacher in 2000. After five years as a teacher, he began his work in administration, first as a Dean of Students and then as both Assistant Principal and Athletic Director for Council Rock High School South. In 2016, Buff assumed responsibility for budgeting and student activities in his role as Assistant Principal. Buff is well respected and widely recognized for his steady leadership. He is a student-centered collaborative leader who connects easily with students and adults alike. Buff holds his Bachelors’ Degree from LaSalle University, his teacher certification from Rider University, and his principal certification from Drexel University. His love for CR is evident in all of his words and actions. We are truly excited for Buff to begin this new and exciting chapter as the Principal of CR South.

Althea Tomlinson (Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction): Althea will bring her twenty-two years of experience to the CR administrative team. Althea began her career in our district as a Social Studies teacher in 2002. She has served as a middle school social studies department chair, a high school social studies teacher, a technology coach, webmaster, twilight program director, and most recently as a technology integration specialist. Althea has been instrumental in developing and delivering virtual courses to our high school students. Althea holds her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and her supervisory certification in curriculum and instruction from Lehigh University.

Andrea Mangold (STEAM Supervisor and Community Relations Coordinator): Andrea Mangold has held various positions in Council Rock since she began her tenure in 2006, including Humanities/Gifted Teacher, Library Media Specialist, and Elementary Teacher. As a Council Rock parent, Andrea led several high-profile philanthropic events that included schools throughout the district. Prior to her career in education, Andrea was a reporter for nine years with the Advance of Bucks County. Her leadership and work in the areas of STEM and science are extensive. In 2019 Andrea was named Earth Science Teacher of the Year in Pennsylvania by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers. Andrea currently serves on a number of STEAM-related associations and science Boards across the country. Additionally, she serves on the CREF Board and is an adjunct professor at The College of New Jersey. Andrea holds her bachelor’s degree from Temple University and her master’s degree from LaSalle University. Andrea is recognized as a distinguished educational leader with a unique background from both within and outside of public education. Her passion and dedication to CR is evident in all that she does and will be as she embarks on this exciting new role.

Superintendent Report - Administrative Changes

Finance - Personnell actions

Agenda Approvals

2022-2023 & 2023-2024 Year Calendar Discussion

Education Committee

Special Education Plan

BCIU

MBIT

CREF

Policy Committee

Finance Committee

Consent Agenda

• 2022-2023 School Board & Committee Meeting Schedule
• Health and Safety Plan (Updated 05.06.2022)
• Home Access Center (H.A.C.)
  
• Central Registration
• Food Service (including Menus)
  
• Weekly News Update Archive

IMPORTANT 2022-23 Free and Reduced Price Lunch Information.

In order for any student to be considered for free or reduced price meals for the 2022-23 school year, an application must be completed to determine eligibility. Please be aware that the COVID lunch waiver received for all elementary students to receive free lunch that has been in effect the past three years HAS NOT been granted this upcoming school year.

To apply for free or reduced price lunch:

• Visit https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome to apply online. (website offers language options other than English.)
• Click on this link to download a paper copy of the 2022-23 Free and Reduced Lunch Application
• Pick up a paper copy of the application at Chancellor Center or at any school office.
  
  

If not applying online via COMPASS, please email your completed application to kmoody@crsd.org or mail to Council Rock School District, Attn: Free and Reduced Lunch Program/Karen Moody, 30 N. Chancellor St., Newtown, PA 18940.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

• To learn about affordable internet access from Comcast, click here.
• To download a flyer about Comcast's affordable internet access
  
  

• Chartwells Dining Services/Student Lunch Accounts
  Mike Dengler
  215-944-2797
  mdengler@crsd.org
• My Payments Plus Parent Helpline
  1-877-237-0946
• Free and Reduced Lunch Program
  Karen Moody
  215-944-1068
  kmoody@crsd.org

The special education plan describes the district’s commitment to ensure that a quality education will be provided to each of its students with a disability eligible for special education over the upcoming three years. The plan describes the special education program and services that are provided by the district. The district is required to make this available for public review prior to formal approval by the School Board. This will be before the Board for approval at the July meeting. CLICK HERE to read the plan.

Click here for the link to the form

Registration Now Open!

Find out more about our Summer Camp programs. You can register for 1, 2, 4, or any number of the 8 weeks of camp with every week being a new theme and something completely different. Registration is limited so don't delay!

Click here for general Summer Camp information!

Click here to register for the Summer Camp weeks you want!

Campers ages 5 - 16 can choose from over 55 amazing camps including drawing, painting, sculpting, printmaking, sewing, illustrating stories, fashioning their own felt, jewelry making, graphic design, origami and so much more! Children receive individualized instruction from professional teaching artists. Prices range from $160 to $215 per camp, depending on the camp selected. All material fees are included in the price. Camps are held at AOY Art Center, on the beautiful Patterson Farm, located in Lower Makefield, just off the I-295/Rt. 332 Newtown/Yardley interchange.

Camps are half days, mornings, or afternoons, with new camps offered each week. Weekly campers enrolled in both a morning and afternoon session enjoy a free, supervised hour during lunchtime. During this time campers can participate in supervised games and creative activities. Please send a bag lunch (peanut free) with each child.

http://www.actingnaturally.com/ - Click Here for our Flyer!

Our Unique Summer Camps are designed for Boys & Girls ages 8 – 18. Actors learn stage presence and build confidence while mastering the art of performing. Each week Actors learn a new entertaining and upbeat show to collectively perform for the community to enjoy!

Sign up for the whole summer or just one week camp.

If registering for more than one week ONLY $100.00 deposit per camp week required, (balance due at auditions) Camps Run Monday – Friday 9:00 - 4:00 (before & after care available)

Shows every Friday at 7:00pm & every Saturday at 11:00am

Plan to join us this summer! Several non-singing parts available!

Summer day camp programs are available throughout Bucks County for children aged 3 through 15. Traditional adventure camps, as well as sports and specialty camps, are available week with half-day, full-day, and extended day programs available at most sites.

Each campsite has a unique personality! Explore our camps and create a unique summer experience for your child in 2022.