Weekly Principal's Newsletter

This past Thursday, Strayer’s hallways were filled with cheers, signs, and smiles as students and staff gave Dr. Zackon a heartfelt send-off during his final walk through the building as Quakertown’s Director of K–12 Administration.

Dr. Zackon’s dedication, leadership, and passion for students have left an incredible mark on our school community. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate his impact than with a Strayer-Strong farewell filled with gratitude and joy.

He will be deeply missed, but we wish him all the best as he begins his next chapter as Assistant Superintendent of the Centennial School District!

• October 21: Strayer PTO Meeting (5:00-5:45) DATE CHANGE
• October 21: K-12 Parent Informational Math Session (6:00-7:30) DATE CHANGE
• October 30: End of Marking Period 1
• October 31: PAYS Survey (8th Grade)
• November 3: Conferences / No School for Students
• November 4: No School for Students
• November 26-28: Holiday - School Closed
• December 1-5 - Book Fair (Information)

Get ready to preheat your ovens! Thank you again for helping us raise some serious dough for Strayer. Your support for our cookie fundraiser has been incredible!

Please make plans to get your delicious cookie orders this Tuesday, October 21st.

Here's how to get your goodies:

• Student Send-Home: We can send the order home with your student! They can take it with them in the parent pickup line or, for smaller orders, carry it home on the bus.

• Parent Pickup: You can also swing by the cafeteria anytime between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to grab your order.

Please remember that the cookie dough is frozen and will need a new home in your freezer as soon as possible! Thanks again for everything. Happy baking!

It’s that time of year again! Fall parent-teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 3rd, and we’re excited to connect with you to discuss your child’s progress.

Conferences Sign Up Information and Link

👉 Use the links in the middle column to sign up for conferences with your child’s teachers. Slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to reserve your preferred times early!

Conferences will be held during normal school hours and can be attended in person or virtually (Google Meet).

⏰ Please note: Each conference is 15 minutes long. To ensure everyone has their full time, please arrive or log in promptly — late arrivals may result in a shorter meeting window.

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.

Red Ribbon Week is 10/27-10/31

DID YOU KNOW? Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week® (October 27-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. This year’s theme is "Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.". Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend. We will be celebrating RRW week at Strayer 10-27 - 10/31. Here are our spirit days:

TO PARTICIPATE for the First Day of Practice, You Must Complete ALL of the Following:

• A PIAA physical (Sections 5 & 6), PERFORMED on or after MAY 1, 2025 must be ON FILE with the Middle School Athletic Trainer.
• COMPLETE the FAMILYID Registration (Link Below).

Parent/Guardian, please complete the registration link below. Once the student-athlete has been cleared by the Athletic Department and Athletic Trainer, their name will be listed on the clear to participate list. Please turn in a hard copy of Section 5 & 6 PIAA physical form to the Middle School Athletic Trainer. Athletes must comply with a 24 hour waiting period (to process medical forms) after the receipt of physicals prior to being permitted to practice.

If you have any registration issues, please contact Evan Gasparetti, Strayer Athletic Secretary, at egasparetti@qcsd.org.

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.