Welcome Back Message from Mr. Testani
Dear Linden Students,
Hi Linden Leopards and welcome back to school! To new students and new Kindergarten friends, WELCOME! You new Leopards should know, "I too am brand new." I can't wait for us to learn all about the many fun learning activities that make our school great together! Our Head Custodian, Mr. Bair and his team have been working very hard all summer to make sure our school looks beautiful for the start of a new school year. Your teachers have been busy unpacking school supplies, setting up creative bulletin boards and preparing their classrooms for you first big day on Tuesday, September 5th.
I hope you've had a safe, fun-filled summer vacation. My family has had lots of fun! We took a few trips the New Jersey shore. The beaches in Avon, Belmar and Spring Lake are beautiful. Our boys, Mateo, Domnic, Luca and Anthony LOVE to surf and boogie board. We also spent a few days in Ocean City, NJ. We all LOVED eating pizza on the boardwalk. The best part of this summer was our trip to Cape May, NJ. Relaxing on the beach and by the pool, Louie's pizza, min-golf, ice cream and walks to the light house - what an awesome week! My most memorable part of Cape May was visiting the Cape May Zoo. I thought of all of you when I saw a real-life Snow Leopard. SO cool!! Yes, summer was a blast but it wouldn't have been complete without spending some time playing with our two-year-old black lab, Kodiak. He loves playing fetch and chewing things he’s not supposed to chew.
I can’t tell you how excited I am for a brand new school year! I am most looking forward to the wonderful opportunities we have to meet new people. I titled this newsletter, "Make New Friends, but Keep the Old..." because to me, that is what every new school year creates. We all come from different backgrounds and experiences. This is what makes us all diverse and we can learn so much from each other. We will also be talking a lot about our Linden Leopard Code: Citizenship, Responsibility, Cooperation and Respect.
I look forward to seeing all of you at Linden's all-school Open House on Thursday, August 31st from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. This is an opportunity for you to meet your new teacher, see your new classroom, say hello to old friends and begin making new friends.
I’m looking forward to seeing your smiling face at Linden on the first day of school, September 5th. It’s going to be a GREAT year!
Sincerely,
Mr. Testani
Please Join Us?
Dear Parents & Students,
Linden teachers would like to offer you the opportunity to visit our beautiful school a few days before the school-year formally begins. This affords parents and children a chance to meet their new teachers, say hello to friends and get re-acquainted with the building that our custodial staff has been working so hard all summer to make shiny and clean. You are welcome to stop by any time between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM on August 31st. Please see details below. We hope you are all able to join us!
Who: ALL Linden Families!
When: Thursday, August 31st, 2017 from 2:00-3:00 PM
Where: Linden Elementary School
Why: A great time to visit with teachers and friends, both old and new!
***Families who are brand new to Linden are welcome to arrive at 1:30 PM for an informational session with our 6th grade Ambassadors.
WELCOME TO LINDEN!
Dear Linden Community,
I would like to introduce several new faces to the Linden staff. Please welcome:
Kim Francis to our 1st grade team. Miss Francis comes to us with teaching experience at Groveland, Pine Run and Mill Creek Elementary Schools in Central Bucks SD.
Kirsten McNally to our 5th grade team. Miss McNally recently taught 6th grade at Julia R. Masterman School Julia R. Masterman School, School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Prior to Masterman, she taught 5th grade at John B. Steston Charter School, ASPIRA Charter Schools, Philadelphia, PA.
Jennifer Leonard to our 2nd grade team. Mrs. Leonard taught for 13 years at Cold Spring Elementary School in Central Bucks SD.
Sarah Coyle to our Learning Support team. Mrs. Coyle began her career at Linden Elementary School. She has been teaching Learning Support at John Barclay Elementary School, in Central Bucks, for the last ten year.
Please join me in welcoming these new friends to the Linden family!
Sincerely,
Mr. Testani
Who's Who At Linden?
Linden's Back to School Nights - Come One, Come All!
Mr. Testani, our new principal, will speak at 6:30pm followed by meeting with your child's teacher in the classroom at 7pm. Here are the dates for each grade:
Wednesday 9/6 - Grades K, 2, & 6
Thursday 9/7 - Grades 1 & 3
Monday 9/11- Grades 4 & 5
To read additional information and details, please click here.
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This information comes directly from Mr. Testani, teachers and staff, the Linden Home and School Association and Committee Chairpeople.
Very important information can also be found:
- in the Wednesday folders
- on the Linden Information Line (call 267-893-4400 option #6)
- on each teacher's web site
- on Linden's website
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Location: 480 Linden Avenue, Doylestown, PA, United States
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