- Now - Thursday, February 13th: Random Acts of Kindess Week
Weds 2/12 - Show Love & Kindness: Wear pink, red, or hearts💞💗
Thurs, 2/13 - Cozy for Kindness: Wear comfy, cozy PJ's
- Tuesday, February 11th @ 3:30PM: Musical Rehearsal - "In Summer", "Sparkle", "I Won't Grow up", & "Maybe"
- Wednesday, February 12th: Town Hall Assembly
- Wednesday, February 12th @ 3:30PM: Musical Rehearsal - "We're in a Play", "Story of My Life", & "Freak Flag"
- Friday, February 14th: No School for Students (Teacher In-Service)
- Friday, February 14th @ 12:00-4:00PM: GHSA Blood Drive
- Monday, February 17th: CBSD Closed (Presidents Day)
- Tuesday, February 18th @ 3:30PM: Mandatory Musical Rehearsal (Entire Cast & Crew)
- Thursday, February 20th @ 3:30PM: Mandatory Musical Rehearsal (Entire Cast & Crew)
- Monday, February 24th @ 7:45AM: Chorus Rehearsal
- Tuesday, February 25th @ 3:30PM: Mandatory Musical Rehearsal (Entire Cast & Crew)
- Tuesday, February 25th @ 7:00PM: Parent Night at Tohickon for current 6th Graders
- Wednesday, February 26th @ 3:30PM: Kindness Counts Club
- Thursday, February 27th @ 3:30PM: Mandatory Musical Rehearsal (Entire Cast & Crew)
Any additional inclement weather days will be Flexible Instruction Days (FID). So, now is a good time to locate the FID books that were sent home with each family at Back to School Night. There are two books inside a blue drawstring bag with your child’s name on it.
For additional information about FID Days, please click on the link below:
- General Information can be found about Flexible Instruction Days here: Flexible Instructional Day (FID) / Home
- If your child’s FID book has been misplaced, the content can be located here: CBSD FID Workbooks
Congrats to Bridge Valley 5th grader Avantika Bose for winning the February round of CBSD's lock screen contest! Her original artwork inspired by the "Balanced Individuals" attribute of CBSD's Portrait of a Graduate will be featured on district devices throughout February.
Students can now try their hand at winning the next round of the contest, inspired the "Thoughtful Collaborators" attribute. Submissions are due Feb. 20. More details
From January 1 through March 31, the GIANT Company invites customers to join in supporting its "Feeding School Kids" initiative by rounding up at the register. The GIANT Company will directly support customers’ generosity by matching all donations up to $100,000.
The Barclay Elementary School Farmers Market is the beneficiary of the funds, which help to support families across CBSD's 23 schools.
Did you know there's a webpage on CBSD.org where you can get information on various community events and activities happening around Central Bucks? Flyers that used to go in backpacks or were sent home with students are being collected on the district's "e-Flyer Folder" webpage. Check it out now! Recent additions include information from Bucks County Grandfamilies Support Group and a pre-school enrollment flyer from Anchor Church, which is located near Buckingham and Bridge Valley.
CBSD's Leadership Team and Board thank the many members of the CB community who attended the first town hall to discuss the future of Doyle, Kutz, and Linden on Jan. 30. A presentation was offered that shared information on the options to address the capital needs at these three schools and related costs and considerations. Questions that were submitted prior to the event were answered and questions during the event were received. View video recording and view FAQs.
The next town hall is Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at CB East.
The Gayman community is VERY excited to see our 4th, 5th and 6th graders perform on March 6th and 7th in "Pure Imagination"! They've been working hard to prepare, and showtime is quickly approaching!
Tickets will go on sale for cast and crew families only on Friday, February 14th at 8am. These tickets will be limited to four per cast/crew member. Parents will receive an email with additional details and instructions.
Tickets will go on sale for the general public on Thursday, February 20th at 8am.
Gayman Home and School is proud to sponsor our next blood drive with the American Red Cross on February 14th from 12:00-4:00PM. An estimated 38% of Americans are eligible to give blood or platelets, but of those less than 10% actually donate each year. If you are healthy and eligible, come out to donate.
All who come to give Jan. 27-Feb. 28, 2025, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Flurry.
To donate SIGN UP HERE! Search "Gayman" and then select a time that works for you.
Would you like to design the cover for your LAST Elementary School Yearbook? It is time for our Yearbook Cover Design Contest!
Yearbook Design Contest - February 3rd - February 19th (6TH GRADERS ONLY!)
- Yearbook Cover Design Contest for ALL 6th graders. Your design could be on the cover of the yearbook. The theme is "TAG - Teamwork, Attitude, Gratitude"!
- Guidelines: Use an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of White Paper for design, bright colors, and write your name on the back of design
- Timeline: Feb 3rd - February 19th to design and SUBMIT
- Voting: February 21st
- How to Submit: Email your high resolution JPG to TracyDDiCanto@gmail.com OR drop off to the main office at school
*See attached flyer for more details*
It is time to order your GAYMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL yearbook!
School Passcode: 10157566069198
Yearbook costs $21.60 and includes 2 CUSTOM PAGES for FREE.
These pages are printed only in your yearbook. You can add more custom pages, each additional 2 pages is $.99.
All orders must be placed by April 21st.
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.
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 App Garden - 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.
Families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD in 2025-26 are now able to register online. Families of students in any grade who will be new to CBSD in the 2025-26 school year are also able to register. Learn more about registration here and start a new registration application here.
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.
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