CRSD WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE
Bucks Happening List 2024 - Vote for Miss Birkbeck!
Please vote for Council Rock’s very own Miss Nikki Birkbeck in the Bucks Happening List 2024: teacher. Miss Birkbeck has spent 9 of her 11 years teaching in Council Rock at Goodnoe Elementary, where she taught grades K, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th. She was a chorus director and active participant in the community. Last year Council Rock saw Miss Birkbeck in her new role as Elementary STEAM teacher at Holland Elementary School and Richboro Elementary School. This year, Miss Nikki Birkbeck continues to enrich our elementary students in the field of STEAM as an Elementary STEAM teacher at Newtown Elementary School and Goodnoe Elementary School. Miss Birkbeck adores her Council Rock, so let's show her we see her passion and dedication to our students by voting for her as Bucks Happening 2024 teacher! Please click this link to vote. Be sure to click “Miss Nikki Birkbeck” and follow the email verification process to have your vote count.
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Chartwells February Newsletter
Welcome to your monthly newsletter (Click here)! We are excited to share our story with you! February is Smart Snacking Month! We will focus on providing the students with healthy and tasty snack options in the café.
Annual Fundraising Gala March 1, 2024
The countdown is on for CREF’s annual fundraising gala on March 1, and spots are filling up fast! If you haven’t secured your ticket yet, now is the moment. Experience the excitement of a night filled with Monte Carlo-style games and community comradery, all while supporting educational opportunities in our district. This event promises not only a fantastic time, but also the opportunity to make a real difference in students’ learning.
Get ready to bid on some extraordinary auction items, including exclusive trips, Taylor Swift memorabilia, and Eagles collectibles, to name just a few. Don’t miss your chance to win these amazing items! Reserve your spot today for an unforgettable evening of fun, philanthropy, and community spirit. Let’s raise the stakes for education together! Click here to join in on the fun!
Grant Application Cycle is Open
The Council Rock Education Foundation enhances and enriches the quality of education for students throughout the Council Rock School District. Each year, the Education Foundation awards innovative and creative ideas designed by faculty and staff that engage children through experiential learning. These projects, not covered by the annual school budget, help engage, inspire, and educate youth and foster their passion for continued learning. Annual grants are awarded through a competitive application process and support the District’s strategic priorities.
Summer 24 Camp Invention at Maureen M. Welch Elementary!
This year’s brand-new program will illuminate imaginations, inspire curiosity, and help kids build essential STEM skills through collaboration and problem-solving. Camp dates are June 17-21, 2024
Register with GIFT35 for $35 off at invent.org/mylocalcamp. Email Dr. Christine Marsden at cmarsden@crsd.org.
NEED TO REACH US?
When you need to reach Council Rock with an issue concerning your child, where should you start? This contact reference guide can direct you to help in solving school related problems that are non-emergency related.
In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Most issues can be solved at the school level, and the guide below will help direct you to the correct information:
- Contact your child's teacher. They know your child best, and can likely help with your concerns. If needed the teacher can direct you to the principal or school counselor.
- Contact the school principal if the teacher is not able to assist or you have an urgent matter. The principal may direct you to the correct administrative department when appropriate.
- Contact the administrative department if the principal directs you there, or if your concern is not classroom-related. Tax inquiries should be directed to our Business Department at 215-944-1000. Other administrative departments are listed on the www.crsd.org webpage.
- If none of the above resources are able to help with a resolution, call the Superintendent's office at 215-944-1000.
CLICK HERE for a downloadable PDF of this reference sheet.
EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST
In an effort to help our community be prepared in the event of an emergency, Council Rock has put together a contact list of several area emergency response services that can help. Keep this list posted and readily available to your family, friends, customers, associates, and employees.
There are a multitude of additional resources available through various community organizations, and this list should serve as a basic reference.
CLICK HERE to access a printable PDF of the Emergency Contact List.
