CRSD WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE

GOOD NEWS FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT
CRN/NMS Speech and Debate Team
The CRN/NMS Speech and Debate Team competed at the UPenn Tournament recently and the students saw great success. Congratulations to the team!
Declamation:
Aimee Zhang - 12th
Congress:
Kathan Desai - 13th
Andrew Jin - 14th
Novice Lincoln-Douglas:
Sharvil Kapure and Naivedya Vatsya - Octos
Varsity Lincoln-Douglas:
Myers Rauh - Runoffs
Varsity Public Forum Debate:
Alex Tao and Rhianna Zhang - Runoffs
A SAGE Celebration
Please enjoy the article linked below about our very own SAGE volunteer Janice Magri, recently published by AARP. Janice volunteers at Goodnoe Elementary and is one of many SAGE volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to supporting our students.
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.
#studentsfirstalways #buckshappening2024 #teachers #Buckscounty
🔸🔸🔸The Week In Photos🔸🔸🔸
Check out the STEAM Activitiy in Mr. Schmoyer's class at GES last week
Photos from Happenings Around the District
SCHOOL BOARD INFORMATION
Please Check Your Board Email Addresses
There was a recent issue with the District website and some Board members email addresses were spelled incorrectly. We suggest you check any emails you may have sent to CR Board members to make sure their email address is correct. The correct email addresses are as follows:
Bob Hickey bob.hickey@crsd.org
Joe Hidalgo joe.hidalgo@crsd.org
Anne Horner anne.horner@crsd.org
Nicole Khan nicole.khan@crsd.org
Tracey Osecki tracey.osecki@crsd.org
Yota Palli yota.palli@crsd.org
Michael Roosevelt michael.roosevelt@crsd.org
Linda Stone linda.stone@crsd.org
Ed Tate ed.tate@crsd.org
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.
📅 Month At-A-Glance 📅
Monday, March 4 - 7:00 pm - Policy Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 7 - 7:00 pm - Facilities Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 14 - 7:00 pm - Finance Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 21 - 7:00 pm - Board of School Directors Meeting
Thursday, March 28 - Spring Break - Schools Closed, Offices Open
Friday, March 29 - Good Friday - All Schools and Offices Closed
Monday, April 1 - Spring Break - Schools Closed, Offices Open
News from the Council Rock Education Foundation
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.
CHAMPIONS
NEW AND HAPPENING SOON!
- HandsHoldingHearts-Annual Benefit Concert - Benefit concert for local nonprofit that offers bereavement support
- Summer camp offered at Holy Family University in Newtown, PA
- Northampton Township Baseball - Spring Registration is now open for Northampton Baseball. We have baseball programs for all ages 4-22. See website for school/residency restrictions. www.crnorthampton.com Come play ball with us!
- CRUSA Spring 2024 Intramural Soccer - Ages U4-U19 - Come Join the Fun!
- Acting Naturally Musical Theater workshops are designed for Boys and Girls ages 8 - 18. Learn stage presence and build confidence while mastering the art of performing. Through improvisation, acting, singing & dancing, students are taught characterization and acting techniques to collectively perform an entertaining, upbeat musical for the community to enjoy!
CONTINUING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Become A SAGE volunteer - Your time and experience are valuable to the community. We can match you with a volunteer position.
- Become a Nor’wester Therapy Dog volunteer! – You and your dogs will make an amazing difference in the class you visit. We will match you with an interested host teacher. (our website link is: NORWESTER THERAPY DOGS – Canine Partners in Education
- Join the Upper Makefield Newtown Basketball Organization for the 2023-2024 season! We offer intramural and travel teams. Visit our new website for registration and information: www.umnbb.com
- In need of LINCS credits? The Joseph J. Canfield Youth Leadership Development Program has volunteer opportunities to earn LINCS credits within our community.
- Looking to share a love of tennis? The Bucks County Tennis Association has plenty of activities for you!
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.
HAVE SOMETHING FOR OUR NEWSLETTER?
As a courtesy to the community, Council Rock accepts submissions from community and district groups for its weekly newsletter. This includes upcoming events, community news, club or activity sign-ups, user group information, or celebrations of student achievements.
This form is required for any user group, external organization, or CR internal group submitting to the newsletter. Submitted material must meet certain guidelines to appear in our newsletter. Click here to learn about the guidelines and how to make a submission for the newsletter.
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.
Council Rock School District YouTube Channel
Council Rock provides live-stream and recordings of our Board of School Directors meetings, subcommittee meetings, and more on our Council Rock YouTube channel. Board and Committee meetings on our YouTube channel are found under the "Live" tab .
