Gayman Gazette

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for families of students who will be eligible for kindergarten in CBSD.

Register Here: Initial Setup | Online Registration

We are excited for the district-wide implementation of full-day kindergarten beginning the 2026-27 school year. Click Here to read more information about the new program.

Now - Friday, January 23rd: Sock Roll Challenge (See Details below)
Tuesday, January 20th @ 3:30PM: 3rd-6th Grades Kindness Counts Club
Wednesday, January 21st @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 1)
Thursday, January 22nd @ 3:30PM: Chess Club
Thursday, January 22nd @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 2)
Friday, January 23rd: National Compliment Day - Wear the color that best compliments you!
Monday, January 26th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
Tuesday, January 27th: 2nd Grade "Half Way" Day
Wednesday, January 28th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 1)
Thursday, January 29th @ 3:30PM: Chess Club
Thursday, January 29th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 2)
Friday, January 30th: Student Council Groundhog Day Spirit Day - See Flyer Below!
Friday, January 30th: Howdy Hudak Bingo!

Monday, February 2nd @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
Wednesday, February 4th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 1)
Thursday, February 5th @ 7:55AM: Student Council Meeting
Thursday, February 5th @ 3:30PM: Chess Club
Thursday, February 5th @ 3:30PM: Golf Chess (Session 2)
Friday, February 6th: First Friday - Mustang Spirit Day
Friday, February 6th @ 6:00PM: VIP & Me Dance
Monday, February 9th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
Tuesday, February 10th: Kindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of School
Wednesday, February 11th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 1)
Thursday, February 12th @ 3:30PM: Chess Club
Thursday, February 12th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 2)
Friday, February 13th: Wear Red or Pink for Valentine's Day 💞🩷
Friday, February 13th @ 11:55AM: Early Dismissal (Teacher In-Service)
Monday, February 16th: CBSD Closed (President's Day)
Tuesday, February 17th: CBSD Closed (Offices Open)
Wednesday, February 18th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
Wednesday, February 18th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 1)
Thursday, February 19th @ 3:30PM: Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, February 21st @ 6:00PM: 5th Grade Club - Bowling
Monday, February 23rd: 3rd-6th Grades Kindness Counts Club
Wednesday, February 25th @ 7:30AM: Chorus Practice
Wednesday, February 25th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 1)
Thursday, February 26th @ 3:30PM: Golf Club (Session 2)

* Click here to access the 2025-2026 District Calendar.

** Click here to access the 2025-2026 Gayman School Calendar.

Gayman Elementary School Website

Band Lessons - Day 4

Chorus - Day 4 (7:30am)

Strings Lessons - Day 2

Mrs. Seckinger is extending her leave and will not be returning for the second half of the school year. Ms. Alfieri will be taking over as our school counselor starting January 28th.

Please read the message from Ms. Alfieri below.

Dear Gayman Elementary School Families,

My name is Mallory Alfieri, and I am honored to serve as the long-term substitute School Counselor at Gayman for the rest of the school year. I am committed to supporting your child's emotional, social, and academic development throughout their time here. I believe that a strong partnership between home and school is key to student success, and I am here to help in any way I can!

My role as a school counselor is to provide guidance and support to students as they navigate the various challenges they may face during their educational journey. I strive to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every child feels seen, valued, and capable of success. I work with students both individually and in small groups on a variety of social, emotional, and academic needs—whether that’s conflict resolution, managing emotions, strengthening friendships, or building confidence.

Additionally, I collaborate with teachers and parents to create strategies that support each child’s unique strengths and challenges. My focus is on fostering positive social skills, teaching healthy ways to solve problems, and encouraging strong character. Above all, my goal is to help students recognize their potential, build resilience, and feel empowered to be their best selves both inside and outside of the classroom.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email at maalfieri@cbsd.org or by phone at 267-893-4353 I am eager to get to know your child and work together to create a nurturing and successful school experience.

Here's to a fantastic rest of the school year filled with growth, achievement, and memorable moments for your child!

Warm regards,

Mallory Alfieri

Per the CBSD Board Policy, the use of student cell phones and smart watches is prohibited in school. If these devices are brought to school, they are to be slienced and remain in backpacks during the school day.

Please review these expectations with your child as this policy will be enforced by teachers and staff.

Kindergarten and 3rd Grade are collecting adult socks, granola bars, and individual cracker packs for The Giving Tree’s “Sock Roll Challenge” in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We are hoping to create as many sock rolls as possible to help our neighbors in need! Collection boxes will be in the lobby from January 12th-23rd. Thank you in advance for supporting our community service project!

As temperatures drop, we want to remind all parents and guardians about the importance of dressing children warmly for school. The district uses a weather watch chart to determine if we can be outside for recess and the length of time we can be out for. We attempt to go outside for recess as long as the chart determines it is safe for the kids to be outside.

Children should come to school prepared with warm winter clothing, including a heavy coat, gloves, a hat, and other appropriate layers.

As we are now into Winter and more of our students are wearing jackets and other outside winter gear, please consider labeling your child's things with his/her name.

Our "Lost and Found" area is adding sweatshirts, jackets, and hats, every day. Encourage your child to check for their missing items.

As we are now into the winter season...

If there is inclement weather in our forecast, then there may be a 2-hour delay. Should that occur, please plan for the following schedule:

Grades 1-6: 10:35AM - 3:15PM
AM Kindergarten: 10:35AM - 12:20PM
PM Kindergarten: 1:30PM - 3:15PM

The district is continuing to offer free breakfast.

The lunch cost for the 2025-2026 school year is: $2.85

Don't forget to sign up for MySchoolBucks to add money to your student's lunch account.

Visit MySchoolBucks.com

Set up recurring payments.
Create low balance alerts.
Track and review what your student is purchasing.

CBSD utilizes the online platform MySchoolBucks for school meal payments, making it easy to oversee a child's meal choices and maintain their account balance. It is important that an account is created for every student, regardless of whether they take part in school meals or not. You can access MySchoolBucks to view and/or set up an account for your student(s) here. To set up an account, you will need your child(ren)'s student identification number(s), which can be found in the Parent Portal.

January Breakfast Menu!

January Lunch Menu!

4th grade: 10:45-11:15

5th grade: 11:20-11:50

2nd grade: 11:55-12:25

3rd grade: 12:30-1:00

1st grade: 1:05-1:35

6th grade: 1:40-2:10

The application for free and reduced meal pricing for the 2025-26 school year is now open. You can access the online application for Free & Reduced Meals by clicking here. The application must be submitted each year AND for each child. If your child received free or reduced lunch last year, you must re-apply for the 25-26 school year.

Learn more by visiting the full informational webpage here.

CBSD Website

Join the CBSD Team: Supervisor of Educational Technology (K-12), Nurses, Assistant Coaches, CB Aquatics Personnel, and Other Fulfilling Positions Available.

CBSD welcomes qualified candidates to apply for a range of full-time career opportunities, many with benefits. View all available positions and apply now!

Congrats to Butler 5th grader Kelsey Stevens for winning the January round of CBSD's "See the Good, Be the Good" lock screen contest and earning a gift card to her restaurant of choice! Her original artwork is featured on district devices throughout December. Students can now try their hand in the next round of the contest, "See the Good, Be the Good in Challenges." Submissions are due Jan. 30. More details

The Central Bucks Education Foundation is raffling off two great seats to a Flyers game at the Wells Fargo Center, just 18 rows from the ice. The games are on February 5th, March 5th, and April 2nd, 2026. Tickets are $5 each, with bundle options available, and all proceeds fund teacher-submitted grants that directly support CBSD students. The winner will be announced on January 23, 2026. Get your tickets now.

All CBSD families and students are encouraged to carefully review the 2025-26 Family Handbook now available on the district's website. The handbook includes sections on important topics such as equal opportunity protections; report cards; health, special education, and other services for students; regulations and disciplinary procedures, including policies on smoking/vaping, drugs and alcohol, and threats; technology and cell phone usage; parental rights; Title IX procedures; and more. Thank you for your support in following district guidelines to maintain safe and caring schools.

All families and students are encouraged to view this chart outlining disciplinary procedures and responsibilities in CBSD. You can also view the complete Board Policy 218: Student Discipline.

GHSA Website

Click Here to see the Gayman Home & School Website

Due to popular demand and a waitlist for our Wednesday afternoon Golf Club we are offering an additional session on Thursdays from January 22nd - February 26th (no club on Thursday, 2/19). Those initially on the wait list are registered for the Thursday session.

Click Here to sign up.

Sign up today as the remaining spots will fill up quickly!

Calling all 5th & 6th graders!! Would you like to design the cover and back cover for your LAST Elementary School Yearbook? It is time for our Yearbook Cover Design Contest!

Yearbook Cover & Back Cover Design Contest for ALL 5th and 6th graders: Your design could be on the outside of the yearbook. (6th grade front cover and 5th grade back cover) The theme is "Team Mustangs - Building Success Together"!
Guidelines: Use an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of White Paper for design, bright colors, and write your name on the back of design.
Timeline: January 14th - January 30th to design and SUBMIT
Voting: February 3rd.
How to Submit: Email your high resolution JPG to TracyDDiCanto@gmail.com OR drop off to the main office at school.

Gayman Home & School Presents VIP & ME DANCE on Friday, February 6th at 6pm at Gayman Elementary School. Dress your best and be ready to dance the night away. We're looking forward to a fun, family DANCE!

Each Gayman Student attending needs an RSVP by January 23rd!

Quick Details: (For more detailed information please see the Invitation and FAQs)

Gayman Students only; must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, relative or caregiver.
Dress your best and be ready to DANCE!
Create keepsake memories in the photo booth.
Light refreshments will be available.
Free event.
Doors will open at 6pm

**If you can volunteer to help at the dance or want to donate candy please sign up here!**

All 5th and 6th grade parents received an email with a link to upload baby photos for the Yearbook and Promotion. All photos were requested to be uploaded by 12/31/25, we still have a number of photos outstanding.

Please upload your child's photo ASAP to ensure that they are included in the yearbook's baby photo section.

Please reach out to GHSAInquiries@gmail.com if you have any issues uploading your picture.

EXCITING UPDATE!! - BRING THE FAMILY!!

The 5th and 6th Grade Clubs will combine in February for a joint snowtubing event at Bear Creek Resort. This is the last day of our mini-winter President's Day break. You don't want to miss this one!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090845AFAF23A7FE3-61045126-5thgrade

WHAT: Snowtubing adventure!

WHEN: Tuesday, February 17 from 10am to 2pm

WHERE: Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie

COST: $30 per student

DETAILS:

All participants must fill out THIS WAIVER in order to attend.
Carpooling will be especially helpful on a weekday, for parents who aren't off from work. If you need help arranging, please contact Megan.
Parent chaperones do NOT need to snowtube, but several are expected to remain at the bottom of the mountain while kids are tubing to ensure all is going smoothly. Others can stay inside to monitor students' comings and goings in the lodge. If you do plan on going snowtubing, we ask that you also submit the $30 fee.
There are various options for eating at Bear Creek, but students can also bring their own lunch and snacks if they prefer.
If you are a 6th grade parent who signed up on the original SUG your registration will be transferred to this one, you do not need to re-register.

Come see Gayman alumni shine on stage as one of Disney's most beloved movies come to life in spectacular style!

Tickets will go on sale in February!

Here at Gayman our students know that respecting our school and community takes teamwork and intentional decisions. If we all work together to do little things each day, our school can reflect the respect we have for ourselves and each other as well!

School reminders that will remain in all issues of the Gazette.

All absences must be entered through the Parent Portal.

Click here for more information, including directions on how to upload a student absence: Managing Student Attendance.

Regular school attendance is critical for a successful school experience. The district urges all parents/guardians to stress punctuality and regular attendance habits with their children. Read more about CBSD attendance and state attendance rules and procedures for student absences.

Student dismissal begins promptly at 3:15PM.

If you need to pick your child up early for an appointment, please pick them up no later then 2:45PM. After 2:45PM, your child can be dismissed with the other walkers, bus riders, and car riders in his/her classroom to ensure a safe and efficient dismissal for everyone. Thank you!

To volunteer at a class party or chaperone a field trip, your clearances must be up-to-date & on file with Central Bucks School District.

If your clearances are current, upload them into the RAPTOR - Volunteer Tracker. If your clearances have expired, or you need to begin the clearance process, click on the Required Documents for the directions. For more information, consult the Human Resources Volunteer Required Paperwork webpage.

**We no longer have access to App Garden. All clearances approved through that system are null and void. The only way we can track clearances now is through RAPTOR.**

At Gayman, the use of student cell phones/SMART Watches/personal devices in school is prohibited. As a reminder, these devices are to be silenced and remain in backpacks during the school day. If communication is needed, it will take place with the support of the school office during the school day.

Please be sure to share these expectations with your child as this policy will be enforced by teachers/staff in coordination with District Board policies and our student handbook.

CB East Girls Basketball Hosting a Community Night on Jan. 20th. Wear your favorite jersey to gain free admission and watch the CB East girls basketball team take on CB South in the East Main Gym on Tuesday, Jan. 20th at 5:30 p.m. (junior varsity) and 7 p.m. (varsity) at Community and Coaches vs. Cancer Night! Go CB!

Elementary Age students are invited to be a “Junior Patriot Player” for the day! Students will enjoy an afternoon of singing, dancing, and acting with the Patriot Players. Students will perform for parents at the end of the day! Includes a t-shirt & snack. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

Registration (via MyPayments Plus) closes by Jan. 25th. Attendance is limited to the first 120 students. This event WILL sell-out!