The Neidig News

Welcome to the 2025 - 2026 school year at Neidig Elementary School!

On behalf of the entire Neidig teaching team, welcome to the 2025 - 2026 school year at Neidig Elementary School! We are looking forward to working with all Neidig families to ensure our students have a safe, enjoyable, and rewarding year of learning.

Our mission statement at Neidig is:

Building a community of leaders who inspire GREATNESS!

The students at Neidig inspire us, and we can't wait to celebrate and honor the greatness in each and every one of our students!

Please be sure to review the information in our Neidig newsletters so you are aware of the events and activities occurring in your child's school. We will send this newsletter about every two weeks so you always have up to date information related to our school and your child's learning.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Mr. Godshalk, principal

and

Dr. Kenyon, assistant principal

The first day of school is Monday, August 25.

During the first week, students attend school on Monday, August 25 through Thursday, August 28. Students do not have school on Friday, August 29 or Monday, September 1.
School resumes on Tuesday, September 2.

Doors Open: 8:50 AM
School Start Time: 9:05 AM
School Dismissal: 3:50 PM
Doors Open for Breakfast: 8:50 AM (No early entry.)

For students that need to eat breakfast, we will serve a grab-and-go style breakfast. (Please see below about free breakfast and lunch for ALL students!) Breakfast will be served when doors open at 8:50 AM. Students will enter the building and proceed directly to our cafeteria, grab their breakfast, and head directly to their classroom.

For your reference, HERE is the full 2025 - 2026 QCSD School Calendar.

Powerschool for Elementary is currently offline.

Access will be fully restored by Monday, August 18th.

Kindergarteners will receive their Powerschool Access information at Kindergarten Orientation.

Gr 1 - Gr 5 will be sent digitally on August 18th.

Please CLICK HERE to access the Neidig Parent and Guardian Information Guide. This information guide contains essential details about the building schedule, arrival and dismissal procedures, attendance procedures, and much more. Thank you for reviewing this information.

Grade level supply list recommendations can be found here. As always, the items listed are recommended materials, not required materials.

Food Services

The Quakertown Community School District is now a full Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) district, and therefore, all students, K-12, qualify to receive free breakfast and lunch meals at school. Online/paper applications are no longer required to be processed for meal eligibility. Families that have been directly certified by the state will receive an email notification to file for their records.

Please note, this does not include a la carte items or second meals -- students would need funds in their cafeteria accounts for these types of purchases.

If your students have funds available in their cafeteria accounts and will not be purchasing a la carte items or second meals during the 2025-2026 school year, a parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool may request a refund. Please email sreiss@qcsd.org with each student's name, grade and mailing address for confirmation. Checks will only be made payable to a parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing the refund from the time of request.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please email the Business Office secretary at sreiss@qcsd.org.

Kindergarten Students Only: Our Kindergarten Orientation event is set for Monday, August 18th, from 1:00-2:00 PM. During this event, students and families will get to visit their classrooms, meet their teachers, learn about our school, take a tour of Neidig, and students will take a bus ride. Also, families will have some time to talk with PAL, Neidig’s Teacher/Parent Organization.

Our annual Open House event for Grades 1st through 5th takes place on Tuesday, August 19, from 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM.

This is a time for 1st through 5th grade students and family members to meet their teachers, see the classroom, walk through our beautiful building, and reconnect with friends. So you are aware, there are not any presentations on this day. Our Open House is an informal event, so families can arrive at any time within the 3:15 - 4:15 window of time.

Neidig’s Back to School Night / Meet the Teacher Night will take place on Tuesday, September 9th. On this night, teachers will give two identical presentations. The first session takes place from 6:00 - 6:45 PM, and the second, identical session takes place from 7:00 - 7:45 PM. Last names beginning with the letters A through M will attend the 6:00 - 6:45 session, and last names beginning with the letters N - Z will attend the 7:00 - 7:45 session. Families with more than one child are welcome to attend both sessions. If you cannot make your assigned block you may attend the other presentation. This event is for adults only please.

Kindergarten Families! The 9/9 Back to School event is for grades 1 through grade 5 only. Kindergarten teachers shared their back to school information during Kindergarten Orientation

The Levy Bus Company sent out bus letters this week. Please review that information carefully so you and your child are ready for the first day of school.

• If you need to update your bus transportation to or from a Day Care Location, complete this form. **This form was required to be completed by August 11th in order for this change to take effect prior to the first day of school.**

If you want your student assigned as a Car Rider for afternoon dismissal permanently during the ‘25-’26 school year, you must complete this form. This form is only for afternoon dismissal at Neidig, and must be completed each school year. You may drop your student off in the morning without notifying us. Completing this form does not remove bus access for your student.

• If you do not plan to use the bus at all (morning or afternoon for the entirety of the school year) and wish to opt out of all bus transportation entirely, please contact brenninger@qcsd.org. You must still complete the Car Rider Form above.

Kindergarten Parents: An adult is required to meet all Kindergarten students at the bus stop. If an adult other than Parent/Guardian will be receiving your student, or if they will be allowed to exit the bus with siblings, you must complete this form and submit it to brenninger@qcsd.org.
Kindergarten Release Form / En Espanol

It may be necessary during the year to close school for an early dismissal due to weather conditions or other emergency reasons. It is important for all families to have a clear plan should these events occur.

To assist all students during these emergency closings, an Emergency Dismissal Backup Plan must be completed by all families. Complete your student’s emergency dismissal information here o en español aquí.

All QCSD parents must complete the Returning Student Registration online. This process should take parents between 20-30 minutes. Thank you for your assistance in ensuring we have up-to-date information for your family. Please complete your child's online Returning Student Registration as soon as possible to ensure we can finalize class lists, building placements, and district transportation in a timely fashion.

If you have not yet completed your student registration, please search your email and check your spam folder for a message entitled "Returning Student Registration Instructions for [Your Student's Name]. "

This email contains both a link to Returning Student Registration and your students UNIQUE snapcode login for this registration process.

PAL stands for People Aiding Learning, and we are the Parent/Teacher Organization for Neidig Elementary School. Our goal is to foster a close personal relationship between your home and our school community. We host social events throughout the year and promote charitable giving in our community. These are just some of the great things PAL is doing to build character in our children and unity with our families! We also organize fundraisers which enable us to financially support opportunities for all students, such as class trips, assemblies, room supplies, and equipment that enhances their education.

Interested in Joining PAL? - We’re looking for fresh faces to volunteer and join our team. Please send your letter of interest or any general questions to neidigpal@gmail.com.

www.neidigpal.com

President - Bobbie Keller

Vice President - Nikki Wright

Treasurer - Michele O’Donnell

Co-Corresponding Secretary - Heather Hanlon

Co-Corresponding Secretary - Brooke Morita

Recording Secretary - Kendra Ruch

August 18 - Kindergarten Orientation - 1pm - 2pm

August 19 - Open House - 3:15pm - 4:15pm

August 25 - First Day of School

August 29 - School Closed

Sept 1 - School Closed

Sept 8 - Neidig Picture Day

Sept 9 - Back to School Night for grade 1 - 5, 6:00 - 7:45pm

Sept 12 - PAL Ice Cream Social - 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Sept 16 - PAL Meeting - 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Sept 19 - Ice Cream Social (Rain Date - 5:30pm - 7:00pm)

Sept 23 - School Closed

Last fall, the district began an exciting new journey guided by education career development advisor Ed Hidalgo.

This process encourages K-12 students to explore their unique strengths, interests, and values and connect them to careers aligned to those qualities. Career Language Integration (CLI) utilizes John Holland’s RIASEC model to foster self-discovery and career curiosity among students. Through hands-on learning experiences and a collaborative environment, we hope to empower our students to connect their education with future career possibilities!

Are you curious about this new initiative? Here are two resources for you to explore:

• Career Language Integration at QCSD

• RIASEC - Description of the letters / themes

"Portrait of a Graduate" is a guiding framework, shaping the goals and outcomes we aspire for our students. It is more than academics; it is meant to encapsulate a vision for holistic student development.

A Portrait of a Graduate is a collective vision crafted by educational stakeholders, outlining the skills, attributes, and knowledge that students should possess by the time they graduate. It transcends traditional academic benchmarks, encompassing a broader set of competencies essential for success in the 21st century.

A Portrait of a Graduate emphasizes holistic development, preparing students with critical thinking, creativity, communication skills, and social responsibility. It ensures students are adaptable to a rapidly changing world, ready for diverse career paths, and equipped with global awareness and empathy, fostering responsible and compassionate citizens.

Relationship Builders are compassionate individuals who communicate effectively, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture positive connections through trust, mindfulness, and strong social skills.

Problem Solvers are innovative thinkers who assess situations from various perspectives, display perseverance and flexibility, and develop practical solutions through effective collaboration and a willingness to take risks.

Effective Communicators are articulate individuals who actively listen, clearly express ideas verbally and in writing, engage constructively in discussions, and demonstrate effective speaking, critical thinking, and collaborative skills.

Critical Thinkers are analytical and reflective individuals who meticulously process information, evaluate multiple perspectives, question assumptions, and develop innovative approaches to real-world problems while challenging the status quo.

Self-Directed Leaders are proactive, goal-oriented individuals who take initiative, demonstrate accountability, manage time efficiently, and continuously seek personal and professional growth while inspiring and collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.

Thank you for reviewing this important information.

Have a great day,

Mr. Scott D. Godshalk, Principal - sgodshalk@qcsd.org
Dr. Monica Kenyon, Assistant Principal - mkenyon@qcsd.org