Weekly Principal's Newsletter

Great News from Mr. Sedlacsik! 🎶

We are proud to share that eight Strayer students have been selected to perform in the prestigious Bux-Mont Intermediate Honor Band Festival! This ensemble brings together the most advanced student musicians from Quakertown, North Penn, Pennridge, and surrounding districts. Congratulations to our talented performers on this outstanding achievement! 👏🎺🥁

Olivia Bauducco, Milo Toro. Kaya Musylowski. Xander Bradley, Alexandra Spear, William Bruno. Ana Guerrero, Magdalena Wysocka

• October 7: Upper Bucks County Tech School - Assembly (8th grade students)
• October 13/14: Educators Cooperative Survey
• October 14: BMX Bike Event (PBIS Incentive)
• October 20: Strayer PTO Meeting (5:00-5:45)
• October 20: K-12 Parent Informational Math Session (6:00-7:30)
• October 31: PAYS Survey (8th Grade)
• November 3: Conferences (more information to come - including signups - on 10/19)
• November 4: No School for Students
• November 26-28: Holiday - School Closed

Students will be completing this survey in school on October 13 and 14 during social studies class. A consent form is attached below. This is a passive consent form, which means you only need to return it if you do not wish for your child to participate in the survey. If we do not receive a signed form, your child will be included.

We appreciate your partnership in this important process.

Our school is taking part in the 2025 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) sponsored by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. The survey will ask questions about the behaviors of students in the 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grades, including questions about school climate, mental health, violence, bullying, and substance use. Please review the attached document for more information about the PAYS survey.

PRIDE Period Update

We’re excited to share an update on PRIDE! Over the past few weeks, focus groups with students, parents, and staff has been incredibly helpful, and our students’ input was especially important in shaping this updated plan. Their voices guided many of the changes we’re making, and we’re confident we’re on a great path forward.

Starting this week, PRIDE will follow a “Must Do” and “May Do” structure each day. Depending on the day, a Must Do could include one of the following:

• IXL Math teacher-recommended skills

• IXL Math Action Plan

• IXL Arena

• Checking in with a teacher

Once students complete their one assigned Must Do, they can move on to their May Dos:

✨ May Dos

• Catch up on homework 📚

• Continue IXL Math or ELA Pathway 📂

• Study for a test or quiz ✏️

• Work on a project 📂

• Organize materials 🗂️

• Plan assignments, tests, and quizzes in your planner 📅

Occasionally, PRIDE may be used flexibly for PBIS celebrations, assemblies, or may not occur due to adjusted schedules.

Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility as we shape PRIDE into a meaningful time that supports our school, district, and—most importantly—our students’ growth and goals.

This week, students will take the Math and ELA Firefly Benchmark Assessments in their math/ela class. These computer-based tests are part of Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) benchmark system, which helps teachers track student progress toward state standards throughout the year. The results provide valuable insight into each student’s strengths and areas for growth, allowing teachers to better tailor instruction and supports.

The Request for Assistance Form should be completed if you have non-urgent concerns regarding an area of your student’s educational programming that may need attention from the school team. Submission of this form does not trigger immediate intervention, but it will alert the school’s MTSS team to review your student’s data and follow up with you regarding your concern.

Reporting Student Absences: Information on how to report student absences can be found under "Attendance Information" on our website.

Join the QCSD Team and make a difference in the lives of young people! Check-out the QCSD Employment Opportunities. Let’s build a bright future together.

We have lots of information on the community bulletin board. Please click here for the QCSD Community Opportunities.