Sixth Grade Center

Our students have been working hard to close out the first marking period. We completed our first round of Firefly Benchmarks in ELA and Math this past week and look forward to analyzing the data to help students continue to prepare for the PSSA in the Spring.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me at adinney@qcsd.org.

Adam Dinney

House Principal

On October 14th, Strayer Middle School students will experience a thrilling BMX stunt show from TMA Bucks, combining high-flying tricks with important lessons in bicycle safety. Our auditorium lighting upgrade is complete, providing brighter, more versatile lighting just in time for the holiday season of concerts, theater performances, and student showcases. We also celebrate our newest National Honor Society inductees for their achievements in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Staff are participating in annual safety training to support students during challenging situations, and families can stay informed about learning with Firefly Benchmark Assessments, helping guide instruction and student success.

Quakertown Community School District's Office of Teaching and Learning will be hosting a math night. Please see the updated flyer and the change to the program which is now being held on October 21st, from 6:00-7:30. Learn more about grade level content, math assessments, and math pathways.

Homework club: will meet Wednesdays after school in the library until 4pm. There is no late bus available, please make sure that you have a ride set up. Sign up in the office if you plan to stay after school to do work. This is a great opportunity to get some help prior to the end of marking period 1.

To consolidate our student support systems, we will be transitioning soon to a new digital hall pass system. This feature will now be integrated directly within our existing PBIS Rewards software which helps keep track of our PBIS tickets.

This change allows us to bring all of our student-focused tools into one single system, making it easier for our staff to manage student hall passes alongside our positive behavior initiatives. While the system is changing, the process for students remains much the same.

Please be assured that student privacy is a top priority. Data from this system is used for school safety and administrative purposes only. Access to this information is strictly limited to authorized school staff and is not used for any other purpose.

Thank you for your cooperation as we make this important update to better support our school community.

Reporting Student Absences: Information on how to report student absences can be found under "Attendance Information" on our website.

We have had an increase of parents dropping off students in the bus line and the front door. As a reminder Our doors open at 7:45. Students arriving by bus will enter the building through the gym doors. Parent drop off is at the car loop only. On the map, you can see where cars pull in the red arrows. Please only drop off and pick up in the loop. The area by the gym is restricted to buses, and the area in the front of school is utilized for Life Span Before and Aftercare. Please keep in mind that doors do not open until 7:45 and students will have to wait with a parent/guardian until a staff member opens the doors.

Our school is taking part in the 2025 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) sponsored by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The survey will ask questions about the behaviors of students in the 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades, including questions about school climate, mental health, violence, bullying, and substance use. Please see below for more information.

SHARE YOUR PANTHER PRIDE

We want to hear from YOU! Help us celebrate the people and moments that make our school community shine. Share your story if you've experienced:

Student Success:

• A milestone achievement
• Academic growth or accomplishment
• A personal breakthrough or proud moment

Classroom Moments:

• A fun or creative learning activity
• A project that inspired excitement
• A moment that made you or others smile

Teacher & Staff Highlights:

• A teacher who made a lasting impact
• A staff member who went above and beyond
• A story that shows the heart of our school community

Inspiring Achievements:

• Awards, recognition, or competitions
• Athletic, artistic, or extracurricular successes
• Acts of leadership, kindness, or resilience

9.30 - Coffee and Q - Trolley Barn - 6 pm

10.1 - Picture Day

10.2 - No school

10.20 - Math Night

10.23 - Duck Bingo (invitation only from the fundraiser)