Kutz Cougar Courier Times

• Monday, February 16- No School- President's Day
• Tuesday, February 17- No School- Lunar New Year
• Wednesday, February 18- NOVA Presentations- Grades 2, 4, and 5
• Friday, February 20- Wear red, white, and blue to support Team USA in the Winter Olympics
• Tuesday, February 24- Middle School Orientation (see information below)
• Wednesday, February 25- Annual CBSD Wellness Fair at CB South (see information below)
• Monday, March 2- Friday, March 6- Human, Growth, and Development- Grades 5 and 6 Begins (see information below)
• Monday, March 2- Friday, March 6- Read Across America (more information to come)
• Monday, March 2- Friday, March 6- Art Goes to School
• Friday, March 13- Early Dismissal at 12:10 PM
• Tuesday, March 17- Musical (in school performance)
• Wednesday, March 18- Evening Musical Performance
• Thursday, March 19- Evening Musical Performance
• Friday, March 20- No School- Eid al-Fitr
• Thursday, March 26- Early Dismissal @ 12:10 PM- Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Friday, March 27- Early Dismissal @ 12:10 PM- Parent/Teacher Conferences

Please remember to have your car placard in your passenger window or on the passenger side of your windshield each day. If you need additional placards, please let us know.

Please make sure all students and families use the crosswalk so we can keep everyone safe. Thank you!

As the temperatures drop, we still try to have student go outside for recess (at least 15 minutes). Please make sure your child always has a coat. We recommend other cold weather gear like hats, gloves, and/or scarves, too. Please talk to your child about keeping their coat on during recess too.

Please have your child practice putting on their coat and winter gear independently. Please have your child practice zipping their coat too. Thank you!

Lenape will host its Middle School Parent Orientation on Tuesday, February 24 at 7:00 PM. This event is designed for parents and guardians of current 5th and 6th graders from feeder schools as well as families joining from other districts. Attendees will hear from administrators, counselors, and staff about middle school and the transition from elementary school. Resources will be posted afterward for those unable to attend. Please note that this evening is for parents and guardians only; students will have the opportunity to visit the school in April.

Dear Fifth and Sixth Grade Parents/Guardians,

In March, a unit on Human Growth and Development will be delivered to all fifth and sixth grade students during your child’s Physical Education class. The Elementary Human Growth and Development Curriculum is a vital program designed to cover topics related to human growth, including physical, emotional, and social changes, as well as the human reproductive system. This unit is essential because it helps students understand the changes they are experiencing, promotes empathy and respect for others, and provides them with the knowledge they need to navigate this important stage of their lives.

Through this curriculum, children will learn to:

• Recognize the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur from childhood to adolescence.
• Understand their boundaries and benefits of establishing them.
• Develop an understanding of puberty and recognize that everyone experiences it at different times.
• Learn about the human reproductive systems.
• Cultivate emotional resilience and learn to express feelings in a healthy manner.
• Identify trusted adults and resources for seeking assistance.

The curriculum is structured to be age-appropriate, engaging, and interactive, ensuring that children can understand the many changes that occur from childhood to adolescence. Lessons are instructed in a co-educational classroom setting. In addition to the prepared lessons, students also have an opportunity to ask questions. Our certified Health and Physical Education teachers will instruct your children utilizing the district’s curriculum.

• View a PDF version of the PowerPoints used in the classroom
• A PDF version of modified PowerPoints that are used for some students receiving special education services can be viewed at the above link under the tab “modified”. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s special education teacher.
• View the instructional goals

Should you wish to opt your child out of this unit, you can do so through the Parent Portal from Feb. 5–19, 2026. After accessing the Parent Portal, navigate to the Documents menu, and select the Human Growth and Development Opt-Out Form. To complete the form, you will electronically sign the form and click submit. For any inquiries or assistance with the form's completion, please do not hesitate to contact us at parentportal@cbsd.org.

If you have any further questions or concerns about the content or presentation of the program materials, please feel free to contact your child’s Health and Physical Education teacher.

Sincerely,

CBSD Administration

The district will host its annual Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at CB South, offering an evening focused on mental health, support, and community connection. The free event begins with a featured presentation by a representative from Minding Your Mind from 6 to 6:40 p.m. in the auditorium, where the speaker will share a personal and relatable mental health journey. This will be followed by the fair in the cafeteria featuring more than 50 local and regional wellness, mental health, and family support organizations. The event is open to all CB students, families, employees, and community members and pre-registration is not required. Learn more

The spotlight is set to shine across CBSD as students take the stage for an exciting lineup of high school and middle school musicals! CB East will present Finding Nemo, Jr. and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; CB South will present Once Upon a One More Time (High School Edition); and CB West will present Chicago. Middle school productions begin in March with Seussical Jr. (Lenape), Frozen Jr. (Holicong), Guys and Dolls (Tamanend), Descendents (Tohickon) and High School Musical Jr. (Unami). Read more and get tickets

Congrats to 7th-grader David Martinez-Cortes at Tamanend for winning the February round of CBSD's "See the Good, Be the Good" lock screen contest and earning a gift card to his restaurant of choice! February's theme was "See the Good, Be the Good in Challenges" and David's original artwork will be featured on district devices throughout the month. Students can try their hand in the next round of the contest, "See the Good, Be the Good Through Leadership." Submissions are due Feb. 27. More details

Notice is hereby given that the Central Bucks School District Board of School Directors’ April 2026 Policy and Education Committee meetings have been rescheduled. The location and scheduled start times are unchanged. The April 2026 Education Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. The April 2026 Policy Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the board room of the district’s Educational Services Center located at 16 Welden Drive in Doylestown, PA.

"Stories from our Backyards: Bringing Central Bucks to Harrisburg" invites current fifth grade students to write a paragraph on a topic of local historical or natural history significance for a trip to Harrisburg to visit the Capitol Building and the National Civil War Museum. See more details in an email sent to fifth grade families on Feb. 5.

The CBSD "e-flyer folder" webpage lists various community events and activities happening outside our schools and around Central Bucks. Recently added is information on Bucks County Tennis in the Park, DAA spring volleyball and baseball, Warwick softball, an art workshop, a children's concert from the Lenape Chamber Ensemble, and a Doylestown Memorial Day coin design contest for high school seniors, with a $5,000 scholarship to be awarded to the winner! Visit the webpage

School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is Feb. 15, and CBSD is happy to recognize and thank our school resource officers and school security officers for the care, professionalism, and commitment they bring to our schools each day. Through their daily presence and positive relationships with students and staff, they help create safe, welcoming learning environments. Please join us in thanking them for their dedication to our school community.

All parents and guardians of students who will be new to CB middle schools in the 2026-27 school year are invited to an upcoming orientation at each of our middle schools.

Online registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open for families of ALL students who will be new to the district next school year, including kindergarteners. Learn more about registration and how to start a new registration application.

From now through March 31, the GIANT Company invites customers to join in supporting its "Feeding School Kids" initiative by rounding up at the register. The GIANT Company will directly support customers’ generosity by matching all donations up to $100,000. The Barclay Elementary School Farmers Market is the beneficiary of the funds, which help to support families across CBSD's 23 schools. Participating GIANTs are at Town Center in New Britain, Easton Road in Warrington, and Swamp Road in Doylestown.

The February issue features the legendary LTO Cheeseburger Nachos with Pickle Queso, highlights from the creative Snowman Pancake lunch, and an invitation to join in honoring International Friendship Month. Read the issue now!

All parents and guardians are asked to please check their MySchoolBucks account to view their balance and, if negative, to please make a payment. Even if you pack a lunch for your child(ren), they still may be purchasing cafeteria items.

To make a payment: Log in to MySchoolBucks and click MAKE A PAYMENT. Click CAFETERIA MEAL PAYMENT. Select or enter a payment amount. Click ADD TO BASKET. Click CHECK OUT NOW to complete the payment process.

For complete instructions on how to use your MySchoolBucks account, go to http://learnmyschoolbucks.com/Parent. You can also use MSB to monitor what your student is purchasing for breakfast and lunch and check your child(ren)'s account balance(s). If you have questions or concerns related to your child(ren)’s account(s), please call the Aramark Food Services office at 267-893-5758.

Are you seeking weekend entertainment while supporting an amazing cause? Look no further than CB East's production of DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO JR.!

This is a fully student-run show with proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation! The Patriot Players are raising money for Luis, whose wish is to see a soccer game in Spain! He loves soccer and we can’t wait to help grant his wish!

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. is a beloved family-friendly tale about family, love, freedom, and growth, including an iconic and lovable collection of characters! It’s perfect for children of all ages, adults, families, and anyone looking for an hour-long escape into the Big Blue World!

When? February 28th at 7PM and March 1st at 2PM

Where? Central Bucks High School East auditorium

How? Use the ticket link below

TICKETS: https://www.purplepass.com/events/335778-finding-nemo%2C-jr.-feb-28th-2026

Just Keep Swimming your way to CB East’s production of DISNEY'S FINDING NEMO JR. and help us reach our goal of selling out both shows to grant Luis’s wish! We hope to see you all there!

Thank you!

Student directors, Julia Nace and Sarah MacLean

In Central Bucks the use of student smart watches, cell phones, and personal devices in school prohibited per school board policy 829.1. If your child has any of these devices, they are to be off and remain in backpacks during the school day. If communication between your child and home is needed, it will take place with the support of the health office or main office during the school day. Please be sure to share they expectations with your child as this policy will be enforced by teachers and staff in coordination with our district policy. An excerpt of the policy is included below for your reference.

The Board prohibits the use of any electronic device by any elementary school student while in district buildings, on district property and grounds including on district buses, and at school-sponsored activities. An electronic device that is possessed by any student in school buildings or on district property must remain powered off and kept out of sight at all times.

Per our food service provide, Aramark, students will not be permitted to buy a double lunch, even on pizza days. If your child is typically very hungry at lunch time and they are buying, consider packing some additional food for them to eat at lunchtime, too.

We will begin allowing students to purchase snacks on Monday, September 8. Students are permitted to purchase one snack. The usual choices are chips ($1.35) or ice cream ($1.65).

Breakfast continues to be free for all students.

On pizza days, we may not be able to offer snack as it takes a long time for each student to buy lunch and there may not be enough time for snack purchases and for the students to then eat the snack.

We have Kutz Spirit Wear available! Click the link below if you want to order Kutz spirit wear!

If your child is coming into school late, leaving early, has a dismissal change, or will be absent, please email your child's teacher(s) and our office staff. Please email all office staff members in case someone is absent- Michele Ernst at mernst@cbsd.org, Jenny Debuque at jdebuque@cbsd.org, and Hillary Ray at hray@cbsd.org You can also call the office at 267-893-3900.

Kutz is a "B" School

• Arrival begins at 8:30 AM
  
• Student day begins at 8:50 AM
• Student day ends at 3:30 PM
• Dismissal ends at 3:50 PM
• For early dismissal days- dismissal begins at 12:10 PM
• For 2 hour delay days- arrival begins at 10:30 and the student day begins at 10:50

the student directory for the 2025-2026 school year is on the Kutz website. Directions for how to find it on the website are included below. To access the website page that houses the directory, you need a "Page Passkey". The page passkey was sent via email on November 5. Click here to access it, too.

Directions for how to find the directory on the website:

1. Go to kutz.cbsd.org
2. On the menu on the right hand side, choose "Parents/Students".
3. Click "Parent Resources".
4. On the left-hand side, click "Student Directory".
5. Enter the page passkey listed above.
6. Then click the directory.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our office staff.

Click here for the Kutz Parent and Student Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year. This handbook provides a comprehensive summary of school and district policies and programs for students and their families. We hope you will find this to be a valuable resource.

VOLUNTEER Clearances/Paperwork

Central Bucks School District volunteers play a vital role in supporting students, staff, sports programs and other school activities. Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

PA Act 15 of 2015 requires volunteers to have clearances/background checks prior to volunteering in a public school. Clearances (and the FBI Volunteer Affidavit if applicable) are valid for 60 months (5 years) from the date of the clearance.

The PA Department of Education (PDE) recognizes differences between volunteers and visitors - click HERE for examples, and contact Human Resources with any questions.

The information below is intended for VOLUNTEERS. If you are compensated by CBSD by paycheck, parent fund, or student fund, you are NOT a volunteer and must complete employee paperwork.

• Click Raptor Volunteer Safe to register and create an account. NOTE: Each volunteer must create an individual Raptor account and all required clearances must be submitted with your application. (The App Garden program has been discontinued by the provider, but you may retrieve your clearances from App Garden through May 31, 2025 - click HERE for instructions).
  
  
• If you have a Volunteer Card issued with your previous App Garden account, you may continue to volunteer with that card through June 30, 2025, regardless of the expiration date printed on the card.
  
  
• All volunteers must create a Raptor account if you wish to volunteer after 6/30/2025.
  
  
• All communication about your account status will be sent to the email address on file in Raptor.

Mandated Reporter Information: Under Pennsylvania law, any person having direct contact with school children is considered a mandatory reporter and is required to report reasonable suspicion of child abuse.

All Central Bucks School District volunteers are mandated reporters. We recommend volunteers complete an online training course through the University of Pittsburgh's Child Welfare Resource Center, “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in PA.” Click the link to take the course, then upload your certificate to your Raptor account: https://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/.

Click HERE for additional information and frequently asked questions.

Thank you for volunteering your time and service, and for understanding the importance of complying with these state regulations for the safety of our students.

HAVE QUESTIONS? Please email Human Resources.

Clearances expire five years after approval, so please check to make sure yours are still current.

Clearances are required for parents chaperoning field trips, volunteering for classroom parties, and supporting other classroom and school events.

Thank you for supporting our staff and students by volunteering your time!

Want to view our lunch menu? Need to add funds to your child's account? Looking for nutrition information? Need to apply for free and reduced breakfast/lunch? Click here to learn more about Food Services in Central Bucks.

Looking for more information on our Before and After School Programs? Click here to learn how to register your child.

Kutz School Wide Expectations: Practice Kindness, Act Respectfully, Work Responsibly, Stay Safe

Heather Jacobson, Assistant Principal, hjacobson@cbsd.org

Justin Rubenstein, Interim Assistant Principal, jrubenstein@cbsd.org

Email: cadelberger@cbsd.org
Website: www.cbsd.org/kutz
Location: Kutz Elementary School, Turk Road, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-3900
Twitter: @CBKutzElem