Weekly Principal's Newsletter

Our seventh-grade art students have been hard at work creating ceramic slab boxes—each one uniquely personal and full of meaning. The handles on their boxes are sculpted objects that represent special memories, traditions, or activities shared with important people in their lives.

In the coming weeks, students will add colorful glaze and finishing details before sharing the stories behind their creations with the individuals who inspired them.

Featured artwork includes:

• A whale by Yoselin Peralta Trujillo

• A dachshund puppy by Margarita Volosanova

• An airplane by Adam Benali

These projects beautifully blend creativity, craftsmanship, and heartfelt storytelling—wonderful work, artists!

• November 10: Coffee and Q with Dr. Friedman
• November 11: Picture re-takes
• November 24: Marking Period 1: Awards Ceremony
• November 25: PBIS Celebration: Turkey Bowl! (Student vs. Teacher Flag Football Game)
• November 26-28: Holiday - School Closed
• December 1-5 - Book Fair (Information)

We are excited to celebrate our students’ accomplishments during the First Marking Period Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 24, 2025!

• 8th Grade Ceremony: 8:30–9:10 AM

• 7th Grade Ceremony: 9:25–10:05 AM

Families of students receiving awards will be notified by Tuesday, November 18, and are warmly invited to attend. Please do not arrive prior to 8:15 AM, as we will be focused on safely welcoming students into the building at the start of the day.

Since school will be in session, all guests must sign in with the Attendance Secretary using a photo ID (driver’s license) to receive a visitor pass before entering the building. To help avoid long lines the morning of the event, guests may pre-check in on Thursday (11/20) or Friday (11/21) during normal school hours. We will print and hold your visitor pass for pickup on the day of the ceremony. For those unable to attend in person, we will livestream the event so all families can share in the celebration.

Thank you for your continued support — we look forward to recognizing our amazing students and their hard work!

We’re excited to announce our First Annual Strayer PBIS Turkey Bowl on Tuesday, November 25th! This special event is all about celebrating positive behavior and showing our Strayer Stronger spirit through a day of fun, teamwork, and community pride.

The day will kick off with a school-wide pep rally, featuring performances by our Strayer Select Choir, the Quakertown High School Band and Cheerleaders, and a special “Teachers’ Training Camp” skit that’s sure to be a hit!

The pep rally will set the tone for an exciting afternoon as our students and staff face off in the Turkey Bowl game (flag football) —a tradition we hope to continue for years to come!

We can’t wait to celebrate our students’ positive choices and school spirit together!

We are so proud of our students for their hard work and accomplishments throughout the first marking period!

Grades have officially been posted and can be viewed on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you would like a PDF copy of your child’s report card, please email Mrs. Kendra Swackhamer at kswackhamer@qcsd.org.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s growth and success!

Our National Junior Honor Society students are sponsoring a Strayer Food Drive to support the Quakertown Food Pantry! We’re collecting non-perishable food items such as:

• Mashed potatoes

• Spaghetti sauce (no glass jars)

• Side dishes (pasta, rice, potatoes)

• Canned meats (tuna, chicken, ham)

• Peanut butter and jelly

• Canned soup

Students can drop off donations in the main office from November 10 through November 24.

Thank you for helping us support families in our community!

As part of our ongoing work to strengthen family engagement, the QCSD MTSS District Team has created a short Parent/Guardian Survey to gather input on how families experience communication, support, and connection within our schools. The survey is anonymous and focuses on improving our systems—not individual classrooms or teachers.

Families can complete the survey by visiting https://tinyurl.com/QCSDinput. Your feedback will help us reflect and grow at both the district and building levels as we continue to enhance the Strayer experience for all families.

Thank you for sharing your voice and partnering with us in this important work!

Wrestling registration is now open.

In order to be cleared to participate on 12/1, the following needs to be completed:

1. Register on Family ID: https://students.arbitersports.com/quakertown-community-school-district/strayer-ms-2025-2026-winter-athlete-wrestling-only-registration
2. Turn in PIAA Physical Sections 5 and 6 (Attached to this Email)

If you were a fall student-athlete for Strayer this school year, there is no need for an additional physical. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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.