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.

• Tuesday, February 24th @ 6:30PM: Middle School Parent Orientation
• 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)

• Wednesday, March 4th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
• Thursday, March 5th @ 7:55AM: Student Council Meeting
• Thursday, March 5th: Talent Show (Evening Performance for families)
• Friday, March 6th: First Friday - Mustang Spirit Day
• Monday, March 9th @ 10AM: 5th & 6th Grade Trip to Tohickon (Musical Preview)
• Wednesday, March 11th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
• Thursday, March 12th @ 9:00 AM: 5th & 6th Grade Panoramic Photos
• Friday, March 13th: Talent Show (In School Peformance)
• Friday, March 13th @ 11:55AM: Early Dismissal - PM Kindergarten Reports (End of 2nd Trimester)
• Tuesday, March 17th: St. Patty's Day - Wear Green 🍀💚
• Wednesday, March 18th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
• Thursday, March 19th @ 6PM: 6th Grade Club - Bowling at Lucky Strike
• Friday, March 20th: CBSD Closed (Offices Open)
• Saturday, March 21st @ 4:30PM: 5th Grade Club - Roller Skating at Frenchtown
• Monday, March 23rd: School Game Show Assembly
• Tuesday, March 24th: AM Kindergarten Attends (No PM Kindergarten, Conferences in PM)
• Tuesday, March 24th @ 3:30PM: K-2nd Grade Kindness Counts Club
• Wednesday, March 25th @ 7:35AM: Band Practice
• Wednesday, March 25th: PM Kindergarten Attends (No AM Kindergarten, Conferences in AM)
• Wednesday, March 25th @ 3:30PM: 3rd-6th Grade Kindness Counts Club
• Thursday, March 26th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
• Thursday, March 26th @ 11:55AM: Early Dismissal - 1st-6th (No Kindergarten, Conferences in PM )
• Friday, March 27th @ 11:55AM: Early Dismissal - 1st-6th (No Kindergarten, Conferences in PM)

* 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

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• February Breakfast Menu
• February Lunch Menu
• March Lunch Menu
• School Directory

Tohickon Middle School will host its Middle School Parent Orientation on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00 PM. This event is designed for parents and guardians of current 5th and 6th graders from feeder schools as well as families joining from other districts. Attendees will hear from administrators, counselors, and staff about middle school and the transition from elementary school. Resources will be posted afterward for those unable to attend.

**Please note that this evening is for parents and guardians only; students will have the opportunity to visit the school in April.**

Our second trimester conferences will take place on Thursday, March 26th and Friday, March 27th for 1st-6th grades. Kindergarten parent teacher conferences will take place on March 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th. Spring conference sign-ups will "go live" on Monday, March 2nd at 3:30PM through specific teacher Sign-Up Genius links.

If you are having any difficulty selecting a conference time, please contact your child(ren)'s teacher to make other arrangements.

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 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

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.

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.

The district will host its annual Wellness Fair on tomorrow, 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

The spotlight is set to shine across CBSD as students take the stage for an exciting lineup of high school and middle school musicals! CB East will present Finding Nemo, Jr. and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; CB South will present Once Upon a One More Time (High School Edition); and CB West will present Chicago. Middle school productions begin in March with Seussical Jr. (Lenape), Frozen Jr. (Holicong), Guys and Dolls (Tamanend), Descendents (Tohickon) and High School Musical Jr. (Unami). Read more and get tickets

Congrats to 7th-grader David Martinez-Cortes at Tamanend for winning the February round of CBSD's "See the Good, Be the Good" lock screen contest and earning a gift card to his restaurant of choice! February's theme was "See the Good, Be the Good in Challenges" and David's original artwork will be featured on district devices throughout the month. Students can try their hand in the next round of the contest, "See the Good, Be the Good Through Leadership." Submissions are due Feb. 27. More details

The Central Bucks School District School Board Meeting scheduled to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 26th, 2026 at the school district’s Educational Services Center located at 16 Welden Drive in Doylestown, Pennsylvania has been moved to the CB West auditorium (375 West Court Street, Doylestown)

The CBSD "e-flyer folder" webpage lists various community events and activities happening outside our schools and around Central Bucks. Recently added is information on Bucks County Tennis in the Park, DAA spring volleyball and baseball, Warwick softball, an art workshop, a children's concert from the Lenape Chamber Ensemble, and a Doylestown Memorial Day coin design contest for high school seniors, with a $5,000 scholarship to be awarded to the winner! Visit the webpage

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.

Gayman Elementary 25-26 Yearbooks are on sale now! Get yours today!!

• Go to: Treering.com/validate
• Enter our school's code: 10157566069198

Mark your calendars for some COLORful family fun! This is a FAMILY event so we encourage the whole family to participate in the run/walk fundraiser for Home and School!

Date: April 24, 2026 (Rain or Shine)
Time: 5:30pm-7pm
Location: Gayman Elementary School
Cost: $20 per participant (T-shirt and Medal included!)

NOTE: The T-shirts are the same as last year (black with a Mustang logo). You may opt out of purchasing a T-shirt and use the one from last year. This allows for a larger fundraising donation for GHSA.

There will be...

🎫 RAFFLE BASKETS! ($1 per ticket)

🎵 MUSIC!

🎨 LOTS OF COLOR!

Sign-up here by MARCH 20th:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-bjYeqVHf8TCy-bwsK1A3ZSncyL9OYhFeCpJteml2PnGNtA/viewform?pli=1

Are you crafty? Do you like raffles? We are looking for parents to help us create our amazing raffle baskets for the Color Run.

Sign-up here:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080C4DAAAE28A0FD0-62163391-basket

The Mustang Muse is now accepting submissions for its Spring 2026 issue! Each grade-level teacher will have a folder in their classroom to collect stories, poems, other writing projects, and/or artwork of all kinds (sketches, comics, drawings, paintings), but electronic submissions are also accepted via gaymanmustangmuse@gmail.com.

🟣 PLEASE NOTE: All students who submit at least one piece of work will see their work published. However, due to space issues and page count, multiple submissions may not be published. Editors reserve the right to determine which submission is best suited for the issue.

🟣 SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, March 27th

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Megan Monforte (meganmonforte9@gmail.com). Thank you!

Come out and see our Gayman alumni shine on stage during this Spring's production of The Descendants. Tickets are on sale now! https://cur8.com/19434/project/136872

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: https://www.purplepass.com/events/335778-finding-nemo%2C-jr.-feb-28th-2026

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