The Neidig News

We would like to make you aware of two important events taking place next week.

First Trimester Progress Reports

Early next week, you will receive your child's first trimester progress report. This mid-trimester report comes to you as an email from the Neidig office. The progress report provides you with a general update about your child's progress with grade level standards. First trimester report cards are emailed home on December 3. Parent-Teacher conferences take place on November 3, so this progress report provides you with concrete information about your child's current achievement levels prior to receiving the first trimester report card in December. Please be on the lookout for this report!

Thursday's PAL Meeting - Kindergarten Teachers!

As previously shared, this year's PAL meetings serve as a collaborative meeting for PAL and the school team. Each meeting includes a presentation to help families further understand our instructional programs at Neidig AND a discussion about PAL events and activities.

This month, our four kindergarten teachers, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Rivera, Mrs. Godshall, and Miss Pfaff will share information about the important learning activities kindergarten students complete each day. We hope our kindergarten families (and any other interested families!) will join us for this learning session. This month's PAL meeting takes place on Thursday, October 16, at 6:30 PM in the Neidig cafeteria. PLEASE JOIN US!!!

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.

Click here for the Neidig Elementary Health Room

October Newsletter.

Neidig's Picture Retake Day is Monday, October 20th.

If you are requesting a retake from Christmas City Studios, or missed the first picture day, please complete this google form so we know to send your child for pictures.

If you already purchased and received your prints, you will need to send them in with your student to return to Christmas City Studios. They will mail the replacement prints directly to your address.

Please Note:

There is no prepay code this year for retake day, if you would like to order, you will need to wait until a proof card is received with order info.

What are we raising money for?

· The money we raise pays for all students to attend field trips for free, books for students, educational assemblies, family activities, leadership t-shirts, 5th grade yearbook/activities, and more!

Kids can earn raffle tickets for registering on Booster.com! Here’s how it works:

· Students can also earn more raffle tickets: This is a change from the flyer sent home:

Register on mybooster.com between 9/29 and 10/12, you will receive 5 raffle tickets.

If your student receives 1 donation they will receive 5 additional raffle tickets.

If your student receives 5 donations they will receive 5 additional raffle tickets.

If you share a link by email your student will receive 3 additional raffle tickets.

If you share a link on social media, your student will receive 2 additional raffle tickets.

In order to be counted for this prize, you must share the link through the mybooster.com website.

If your family donated a prize to the Exercise for Education, your student will receive 5 additional raffle tickets. Please be sure to label the prize with your child's name.

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• Each student in the top 3 classrooms will receive 5 additional tickets:
• The class that has the highest percentage of registrations
• The class with the most states represented for donations
• The class with the highest number of donations.
• Our Exercise event for students will take place on 10/24.

Wow! Those are great! What do I have to do?

· Register on mybooster.com as soon as possible.

· Send emails to family and friends asking them to donate money to Neidig. The more money we raise, the more we can do for ALL Neidig students!

· You must register before Sunday, 10/12 in order to receive tickets. Our website will accept donations through Friday, October 31.

Cash or Check donations: Your friends and family can also donate to the race by sending in cash or checks made out to Neidig PAL. This will still earn raffle tickets for your student(s). Please note the students name and grade when sending in these donations. They can be mailed to: Neidig Elementary School, ATTN: PAL, 201 N Penrose Street, Quakertown, PA. 18951.

Our families had an AMAZING time at Hausman Fruit Farm for our 2nd Annual Fall Festival!

Our principals play a vital role in shaping the culture of our schools, supporting students and staff, and leading with dedication every single day. This month, we want to celebrate them—and we’d love your help!

Take a moment to share a thankful note, words of encouragement, or even a lighthearted story about your favorite QCSD principal. Throughout October, we’ll make sure these messages are delivered to remind our principals just how much they are valued and appreciated by our community.

Just click HERE to share your Principal Appreciation!

Veterans Day takes place on November 11th every year. Veterans Day is celebrated all over the country with parades and celebrations. Neidig Elementary will be honoring our Vets on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. We would like to show our Veterans how much we value their service while inspiring our Neidig children. We are inviting Veterans who have a connection to a Neidig student (family members or friends) to join us on this special day to share their experiences in the armed forces.

If you have a Veteran who you would like us to honor, please complete this Google Form by Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

• Veterans who can attend in person, our celebration will take place at Neidig on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 2:30-3:40. Please complete this form if you are able to attend in person.

• We can also honor Veterans who are unable to attend in person. If you have a family member who is a Vet (either living or deceased), you can complete the Wall of Heroes Template to be hung in our school hallways. If you completed one last year and your child was not in 5th grade, we still have it! You may complete more than one tribute. Wall of Heroes Template

Thank you from Neidig Elementary Staff and Students.

QCSD Holiday Resource Night
Hosted by District Social Workers

Wednesday, November 12
5:30pm - 7pm

Quakertown Community High School Commons Area

Join us for an evening designed to support QCSD families this holiday season!

What to expect:

• Holiday Assistance Program - Learn about resources to help your family this season

• Winter Clothing Drive - Coats, hats, and gloves will be available for students and famlies in need

• Community Connections - Meet local organizations ready to share helpful resouces and answer your questions

All QCSD families are Welcome!

Store Closes October 12th!

• We host the fun! Family nights, special events, and community celebrations all year long.
• We fund the extras! Field trips, school-wide assemblies, room supplies, and equipment that help our students shine.
• We make it happen! Thanks to our amazing volunteers and generous supporters.

Whether you join us at our monthly meetings, lend a hand at an event, or pitch in with a fundraiser, you’re helping create unforgettable experiences for our kids.

Volunteer interest info - https://forms.gle/KwqQMEDuStkgNk5r5

This year's PAL meetings include a school presentation AND the PAL meeting. Mr. Godshalk, Dr. Kenyon, and other members of the school team will share information about our school's programs during these meetings.

Click here to learn more about this opportunity.

Lunch Menus are available on the QCSD website, under Food Services.

Starting Wednesday, 10/8, Whitsons (our food service provider) will be offering various types of snacks at lunch. Students will have the option to purchase these snacks. As you know, breakfast and lunch are free for all QCSD students, however, snacks are not free. In order for students to purchase a snack, they must have money in their account. Students cannot use cash in the lunch line to purchase snacks. To learn how to add money to your child’s account, please CLICK HERE. If you have questions, please contact the Food Service Department at (215) 529-2018.

We know that success in school is about more than just academics. It’s also about building confidence, managing feelings, and getting along with others. During our Caring School Community morning time, we use the Second Step ® program. This research-based program will help your child learn important skills for school and life. Our lessons will cover how to manage emotions, practice empathy, and become great at problem-solving. Please see the attached letter for more information.

This is a reminder to parents about our MTSS framework. QCSD implemented this framework of academic, social-emotional, and behavioral supports to improve student achievement. Please use the links below to learn more about our MTSS process. Additionally, if you are looking for additional assistance for your child, please click the second link below and complete a Request for Assistance (RFA) for your child.

• MTSS Webpage

• Neidig Parent Request for Assistance (RFA)

Do you have a student success story? Know an amazing teacher? Or a staff member who knocks it out of the ballpark? We want to hear from YOU! Share your #PantherPride story with us, and you could be featured in our next #PantherPride Post!

Share here!

Here is a link to QCSD’s Attendance Procedures. All absences are required to be reported, and QCSD uses SafeArrival as our absence management system. If you have not set up an account yet, please do so at https://go.schoolmessenger.com. Parents can report their child’s absence 24 hours/7 days a week and future absences can be reported at any time.