The Neidig News

On Veterans Day, Neidig Elementary proudly honored the service and sacrifice of our nation’s Veterans through meaningful student connections and schoolwide recognition. Veteran family members and friends were warmly welcomed into the building, where they were celebrated with refreshments and invited to view our “Wall of Heroes,” a tribute created to recognize their dedication and courage. Guests visited classrooms to share personal stories and experiences from their time in the armed services, providing students with a deeper understanding of service, patriotism, and the values that strengthen our country.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all who joined us for this special event—and especially to our Veterans—for their time, their leadership, and their unwavering bravery.

Additional coverage of this event can be found on the district website. This event is also a feature of Dr. Friedman's most recent Take 5.

We want you to be aware that this Thursday, November 20, Neidig will hold a Run, Hide, Fight safety drill. Last year, QCSD adopted new safety protocols for responding to an active threat in our school. Here is the Run, Hide, Fight (Spanish version) letter that was sent out last year.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our school community is of high priority. Just as we practice fire, bus evacuation, and weather emergency drills throughout the year, we also dedicate time to practice various emergency response procedures to ensure all students and staff are fully prepared.

This Thursday, we will practice the 'Hide' portion of this protocol. We will not leave the school for this first drill. Our approach to this drill is designed to be age-appropriate, calm, and empowering for elementary students. Prior to the drill, teachers will use visual slides and discussions to review the concepts, which focus on specific, actionable safety steps students will take. We will emphasize the importance of listening to the adults, and following the directions of teachers and staff members.

We will remind students that safety drills allow us time to practice, which helps us with being prepared, being responsible, and being safe should we ever need to use the Run, Hide, Fight procedures. Officer Lee, QCSD School Resource Officer, will be at Neidig to help facilitate the drill.

Thank you, and please contact one of us with any questions.

During Monday night's PAL meeting, several Neidig students will demonstrate their Effective Communication skills, their Self-Directed Leadership skills, and their Critical Thinking skills. Those are three essential skills, aren't they?? Well, as it turns out those skills represent three of the five QCSD Portrait of a Graduate skills, and that is the topic of their presentation. Members of our Student Leadership Council, working under the leadership of Dr. Greenday, will share important information with Neidig families about one of our district-wide goals - Portrait of a Graduate. Please join us tonight, Monday, November 17, at 6:30 PM in the Neidig cafeteria. In addition to this presentation, the Neidig PAL board members will also share important information related to their ongoing support at Neidig.

Thank you, and have a great week!

Scott D. Godshalk, principal

Dr. Monica Kenyon, assistant principal

Last week, the Bucks County Intermediate Unit Mobile Fab Lab visited Neidig. The Mobile Fab Lab (fabrication laboratory), one of only 50 in the United States, was created to inspire and encourage students in grades 1-8 to pursue careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) fields. The Mobile Fab Lab is large transit van that transports several carts full of equipment such as a laser engraver, 3D printers, CNC router, vinyl cutters, and a variety of robotics equipment. It also has laptop computers and iPads with specialized software programs to control and interact with the equipment. All classes visited the Lab, and they loved it! Please be sure to talk to your child about their participation in this exciting learning opportunity!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are seeking parent/guardian feedback on our current elementary math program. Your input will help us understand how the program is supporting our students. If you have more than one student in elementary school, please complete one survey for each child.

Please CLICK HERE for the survey.

Thank you for sharing your perspective!

Jason Erk

OTL Coordinator

Please consider volunteering for the Fall Book Fair!

Our book Fair runs Dec 1st (Set up), Dec 2nd, Dec 3rd, Dec 9th, Dec 11th, and Dec 12th (Pack-Up).
Please the sign-up below for times and classrooms.

Fall Book Fair Sign-Up Genius.

Thank you for helping share the Book Fair experience with our students!

Any questions email Rachel Demchick (rdemchick@qcsd.org)

Click here for the Neidig Elementary Health Room

November Newsletter.

As part of our ongoing efforts to support and appreciate our incredible teachers and staff, the Parent Teacher Organization - PAL: People Aiding Learning, is organizing a year-round initiative to keep the teacher breakroom stocked with snacks, drinks, and small comforts that brighten their day.

Our goal is to create a welcoming space where teachers can recharge and feel the love from our

school community. Whether it’s a quick snack between classes or a beverage during planning time,

these little gestures go a long way.

How You Can Help: We’re inviting families (a specific grade each month) to donate items.

2025-2026 Monthly schedule:

● Mid-November/December – Kindergarten & 1st Grade

● January – 2nd Grade

● February – 3rd Grade

● March – 4th Grade

● April – 5th Grade

Some examples of items to donate are: Individual packs of popcorn, pretzels, peanuts, mini

chocolates, candies, granola bars, Iced Tea, Iced Coffee, Soft-Drinks, Water.

A Sign-Up Genius will be sent out to each grade level, via email, for you to sign up!

You can drop off donations in the front office anytime during school hours, we are asking that donations be sent in by the 10th of each month. PLEASE CLEARLY LABEL your donation as "Stock the Breakroom" or "PAL."

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback please reach out to neidigpal@gmail.com

Thank you for helping us show our teachers how much they mean to us. Your generosity makes a

real difference!

• 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.

Our next PAL meeting is this Monday, November 17th at 6:30PM in the Neidig cafeteria;

join us for PAL updates and special teacher presentations!

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 month, we share a new video called Social Media Basics for Parents. This helpful video explains key differences between Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram, and provides great information about privacy settings and other relevant information parents need to know about social media. It is always difficult to find time to listen to videos like this. A suggestion - if you have the ability to listen to audio in your car, pull up this video and listen to the audio during an upcoming car ride. (Don't watch, just listen!) Happy listening!

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!