CRSD WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE

Enjoy the Super Bowl on Sunday!

Durham Transportation anticipates challenges on Monday, February 13. Please stay alert for notifications and updates from Durham Transportation on Monday morning. Thank you!

Congratulations to Thomas Bloechl, Maxwell Ondik, Jessica Yuan, and Grace Ye for being selected as candidates for the United States Presidential Scholars Program. These students fall within the top 1% of all seniors in the Commonwealth. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishment.

Katherine Bakaleynikov, a student at Council Rock High School South, has been named as a recipient of a Gold Key award in the 2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards by the Regional Affiliate, the Philadelphia Writing Project. Gold Key award-winning submissions automatically advance to the national level where work is considered by some of the foremost leaders in the visual and literary arts.

Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. Each year, increasing numbers of teens participate in the program, and become a part of the community—young artists and writers, filmmakers and photographers, poets and sculptors, video game artists and science fiction writers—along with countless educators who support and encourage the creative process. The Philadelphia Writing Project, an urban site of the National Writing Project, is Philadelphia's oldest teacher network dedicated to the teaching of writing.

Junior Katherine Bakaleynikov of Council Rock High School South, received a Gold Key in the Humor category for their submission entitled “A Vaguely Steampunk-Looking Hell.” She is the daughter of Vitaliy and Olga Bakaleynikov of Ivyland, Pennsylvania.

Two Council Rock High School South students received Silver Key awards in the category of Personal Essay & Memoir; both are Scholastic Writing Award winners for the second consecutive year. Senior Danya Shalchi won the Silver Key for her submission entitled “Roots.” Junior Michal Brown Hunte, received a Silver Key for her submission entitled “Numbers – A Girl’s World.”

Four Council Rock High School South students received Honorable Mention awards. Junior Neha Abraham was recognized with and Honorable Mention award for her poem entitled “Dreams.” Junior Aullie Gomez received an Honorable Mention for “Seasons Change,” in the category of Personal Essay & Memoir. Edan Kauer, also a junior, was awarded Honorable Mention status for her Personal Essay & Memoir entitled “Menstruation Madness.” Junior Sabrina Dukhon won an Honorable Mention for her short story, “Don’t Let it Out.” Sophomore Elizabeth Viscusi received 2 Honorable Mention awards: one in the Personal Essay and Memoir category, entitled “Dear Mom,” and another for the poem “Bulimia.”

For more information about the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards including past winners, see https://www.artandwriting.org/.

Recently, Gavin Papp was awarded the Mini Maxwell Award for the state of Pennsylvania for his football and academic achievements. The Maxwell Football Club recognizes excellence in performance at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels of the game. The Maxwell Club is also deeply involved and fully vested in the community through programs to promote academic excellence, community volunteerism, and leadership.

Congratulations to CR North’s Mathletes team for winning the Bucks County Mathletes League competition held over several weeks in December and January. Leading the team by placing in the league Top 20 were Tristan Biederman and Sam Blick (tied for 3rd place), Neil Kaushik (6th), Justin Uhl and Hao Zhao (tied for 8th place), Thomas Bloechl (12th) and Kelly Lao (16th).

Some of our elementary kids celebrated the 100th Day by making-

• 100-Bead Strings
• Building Numbers from 1-100
• Playing Close to 100 and Anything but 10

The Motion to implement the following procedures for the appointment of a new Council Rock School Board member is as follows:

• Candidates may submit a resume and Letter of Interest to Dr. Andrew J. Sanko’s office no later than 4:00 PM on Thursday, February 16, 2023
• Electronically: asanko@crsd.org
• Mail: Council Rock School District, 30 N. Chancellor St., Newtown PA 189
• The letter must be signed and confirm that the candidate resides in Region 9, and has been a resident of the school district for at least one year; the candidate is 18 years old or older; and is a qualified elector.
• Interviews of selected candidates will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, and;
• The Board may vote to appoint a candidate on that date or at another special meeting prior to Friday, March 10, 2023.

Availability to meet in person on February 28 is preferred but call-in capability will be available.

Due to the Super Bowl, Durham Transportation anticipates challenges on Monday, February 13 with driver shortages or canceled routes.

Durham is working to mitigate the impact on our students and parents. Please be prepared to make back-up transportation plans, such as driving your student or carpooling, should issues occur with shortages and routes.

Thank you for your attention.

All meetings are at The Chancellor Center unless otherwise noted.

• 02/13/2023 - 7:00 PM CANCELED - Policy Committee Meeting
• 02/16/2023 - 7:00 PM Board of School Directors Meeting
• 02/17/2023 - All Schools Closed, Offices Open
• 02/20/2023 - All Schools and Offices Closed
• 02/23/2023 - 7:00 PM Education Committee Meeting
• 03/02/2023 - 7:00 PM CANCELLED - Facilities Committee Meeting
• 03/09/2023 - 7:00 PM Facilities/Finance Committee Meeting
• 03/10/2023 - Early Dismissal K-8; AM Kindergarten Attends

All Forums begin at 7PM

• February 15, 2023 Newtown MS: Preliminary Comprehensive Plan Forum
• March 15, 2023 Newtown MS: Elementary Principals Forum
• April 12, 2023 Holland MS: Middle School Principals Forum
• May 17, 2023 Newtown MS: High School Principals Forum

The Northampton Township Police Department is conducting training at the former Richboro Middle School building from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM on February 13. An increased police presence may be visible at the building at this time. Thank you.

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• 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
• 2022-2023 School Board & Committee Meeting Schedule
• Central Registration
• Food Service (including Menus)
• Free and Reduced Price Lunch
• Health and Safety Plan (Updated 09.15.2022)
• Home Access Center (H.A.C.)
• STOPFINDER
• Weekly News Update Archive

Grades K-12 are welcome and no experience is necessary. Please email kmason@crsd.org if you have any questions. Registration forms will be sent out early next month. Click here for the full flyer

Save the date – new venue! Join CREF for the 4th Annual Golf Classic on June 26, 2023, at Jericho National Golf Club. Early registration for sponsors is now open. Register ASAP as this is a SELL OUT event! www.creducationfoundation.org/golf Proceeds from the 4th Annual Golf Classic help to support innovative educational opportunities beyond the annual school budget. Through fundraising events like the Golf Classic, CREF has helped bring to life over 150 projects and programs to classrooms of thousands of students across the Council Rock School District. It is through the generosity of sponsors and participants, like you, that CREF continues to support students in their quest for lifelong learning. Your support truly makes a difference!

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Submit online by February 28 to be considered! https://tinyurl.com/CREFgrants Do you have a great idea to enhance Council Rock School District students’ learning experience? Here’s your chance to make it a reality! The Council Rock Education Foundation (CREF) is accepting proposals in support of innovative educational initiatives and opportunities that enhance the curriculum for students in Council Rock schools. To view application, guidelines, and to submit proposal online, please visit https://tinyurl.com/CREFgrants

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• Beginner Tennis lessons - ages 5-11 - Northampton Tennis & Fitness - starting Jan 15, 2023

• YMCA Summer Camps Brochure
  

• Tyler Park Center For The Arts - Save the dates!

  Free Community Day — April 2nd from 1-4

  Members Show Opening — May 19th 7-10

  Crafts in the Meadow — October 21st & 22nd

• Council Rock United Soccer - Spring Intramural 2023 for Players Born 2004-2019 - Register Now!
  

• Acting Naturally's Winter 2023 Flyer

• Princeton Learning Experience - We are high school students from Bucks County, and we know how much you value your child’s education. We also know how difficult it is to find a program that meets all of your child’s learning needs outside of the classroom. So, we made our own! We are proud to present the PLE Bucks County Branch - an exciting opportunity where high school students can teach elementary school students' math and reading while earning volunteer hours at the same time - all virtually and free of charge! We have paired with the Princeton Learning Experience (PLE): a non-profit educational organization aimed at providing elementary schoolers (grades 1-5) with math and reading lessons in small groups. The Fall Session of this program runs Monday and Wednesday from 7:20 to 8:00 PM starting 1/2 til 3/15. We are looking for both volunteers for teaching and students for enrollment! If you have any questions about this program, please contact plebuckscounty@gmail.com.

• Volunteer Opportunities for CRHS N & South Students - The following is a list of volunteer opportunities for Council Rock North and South students to receive LINCS hours from the Wrightstown Winter Farmers Market. The Winter Market will be held at Chandler Hall, 99 Barclay Ave, Newtown PA

• JOSEPH J. CANFIELD YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM- Volunteer Leader Tennis Program (LINCS)

• BUCKS COUNTY TENNIS ASSOCIATION - The Bucks County Tennis Association, Inc., is a non-profit stressing social/life skills by providing affordable tennis fitness and fun throughout Bucks County. BCTA is the public park tennis provider for numerous municipalities throughout Bucks County including outdoor programs April – October at Council Rock North high School and indoor programs November – March at Holland Middle School. Indoor registration opens October 1

• CHAMPIONS AT CRSD-Champions has a great solution for busy working families: activities that combine fun and learning, together with the safety and convenience of a high-quality program right inside your school. Champions offers a variety of group and individual activities designed to keep your child exploring and growing.

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If you are looking for our Board or Committee meetings in our YouTube channel, please look under the Live tab, not the Video tab. YouTube now separates Live feeds from uploaded videos.