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2026-2027 School Year:

• 8/17/26- Transportation information is viewable in Home Access Center
• 8/28/26- Kindergarten & New Student Open House, see details below
• 8/28/26- PTO Popsicles on the Playground, see details below
• 8/31/26- First day for Kindergarten
• 9/1/26- All grades report
• 9/7/26- District closed/Labor Day
• 9/21/26- No school/ Yom Kippur, main office is open
• 10/1/26: Back to School Night, see details below
• 10/30/26- Half day for students
• 11/3/26- No School, main office is open
• 11/11/26- District Closed/ Veteran's Day
• 11/25/26- No school/ main office is open
• 11/26 & 11/27/26- District closed/ Thanksgiving

As a reminder, all Core Creek students are assigned a bus. We have no walkers.

Welcome Kindergarten Students and Families!

Our Core Creek Team will welcome all kindergarten students and their families on Friday, August 28th from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for an orientation program. The program will start in the Core Creek cafeteria, which is accessible through our main office entrance.

The first part of our orientation will begin with a brief introduction to staff, teachers, and our school. Students will then have an opportunity to visit their classrooms. At 10:30 a.m. all students and families will gather in the back of the building for a presentation on bus safety and expectations, directly followed by a short bus ride around the block for students only.

As a reminder, Kindergarten students start school Monday, August 31st.

Core Creek is holding an Open House for all 1st through 4th grade students and their families on Friday, August 28th from 1:30-2:30 pm.

During this time, students will tour Core Creek, meet their teachers, and drop off supplies to their classroom.

Students in 1st through 4th grade start school on Tuesday, September 1st.

Main Office Number:

• 215-809-6390

Student Day:

• 8:50-3:35 pm

Arrival:

• Arrival runs from 8:50-9:10 a.m.
• Students who report to school after 9:10 am will need to be signed in by an adult.
• Car riders enter in the front of the building. Bus riders enter in the back.

Dismissal:

• Dismissal begins at 3:35 p.m.
• Car riders will exit out the front of the building. Parents remain in their cars. Students are escorted to their vehicles.
• Bus riders exit out the back of the building.

Student Laptops:

• Every student will receive a laptop.
• Laptops go home every night and should be charged prior to the next day

Treat Free School:

• Core Creek is a treat free building for celebrations. Families are welcome to send in non-edible items such as stickers, pencils, or erasers. Please connect with your classroom teacher before sending any items in.

Thursday Folders:

• Each student is given a plastic folder. This folder goes home every Thursday. All important information, tests, quizzes, and flyers only go home in this folder once a week to limit the amount of papers coming home each night. To avoid excess flyers going home, some information is sent home with the youngest child in the family.

The PTO is running a Core Creek spirit wear sale. The sale is open now and closes on September 20th. Check out the attached flyer for more information and QR code. The link is added below as well.

On August 11th, Core Creek held a Book Fair at the Oxford Valley Barnes and Nobles. Thank you to the families who were able to join us and those who purchased items online. During the event, students had the option to enter a raffle for a Barnes and Noble gift card. I am pleased to announce that Julianna S. in fourth grade and Favor K. in Kindergarten were our lucky winners! Congratulations.

It's been a busy summer for our Core Creek families and staff.

It's not too late to send in your pictures. We're inviting our Core Creek families to participate in Where in the World is Core Creek? Whether you spent your summer at the beach, exploring a new city, camping, visiting family, enjoying a local park, or making memories right here in our community, we'd love to see where your adventures take you!

Simply email your photos to Dr. Doherty along with a brief description of your adventure. Tell us where you are, what you're doing, and any fun details you'd like to share. Throughout the next few newsletters, we'll feature photos from our Core Creek families and staff members sharing their summer adventures.

Mrs. Obarowski visited the Cape Cod Lighthouse and spent time at the aquarium with her daughter.

Daphne was in Lesvos Greece this summer to see her family. She enjoyed evening swims with her cousin. She also got to see our 2nd grade friend Elena who visited using a ferry boat that her family drove their car onto from the neighboring island Chios. Her and her family enjoyed lots of laughter, swimming, and ice cream (παγετό).

Mrs. Takacs spent time with her family down at the shore.

The Thompson family were in Canada!

Dr. Raab spent her summer exploring Denali, Glacier Bay, and Wrangle-St. Elias National Parks in Alaska! Here is a picture of her in front of Nugget Falls at the Mendenhall Glacier.

Mr. Thompson and his family went to the All Star Game in Philadelphia.

In Abington, PA, Madden welcomed his new baby sister, Louie Jane! He’s now an older brother to two younger sisters.

The next picture is of Madden and his Dad at The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, North Carolina. Madden watched his dad play and try to win one million dollars.

Mrs. Gregory and her family went whitewater rafting and explored the Indian Echo Cavern.

Ms. DiMeglio visited the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington D.C. with her friends and the best part was seeing the panda bears! She spent a lot of time hanging out with her cat, Mars! Anyone who knows her knows that he is very special to her and she loves to play with him!

Another place she spent a lot of time at is volunteering at a cat rescue called Rescue Purrfect. During her time there she spends a lot of time socializing cats to help them feel comfortable around people so they can get adopted! This cat in the picture is Rambo. He will follow you around all day for all of your attention!

She will be visiting her little nephew Mason in Florida!

Hi Core Creek families! My name is Mrs. Chaykin and this is my eighth-year teaching in the Neshaminy School District. Some of my favorite hobbies include reading on the beach, going on walks with my family, and trying new crochet projects. After spending the past year home on maternity leave, I am so excited to be back in the classroom and to see all the wonderful Core Creek students so soon!

My name is Miss. Lorence and I am honored to be joining the Core Creek Family as the Health & Physical Education teacher for this year! I am passionate about making movement fun, helping students build healthy habits, and fostering an environment that builds teamwork and encourages confidence. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the beach any chance I can, and adventuring with my new puppy. I am looking forward to meeting the amazing students at Core Creek and having a wonderful year together!

My name is Mrs. Murray and I’ve been teaching at Neshaminy since 2018. I started at Pearl Buck and moved to Core Creek in 2025 when it opened. I am excited to return this school year after being home with my new baby girl, Stevie. In the summer I like to spend my time down the Jersey shore. I love to read and teach reading. I am looking forward to a fun school year!

I am excited to join the Core Creek community this year. Last year, I had the opportunity to teach in another elementary school in the district, and I'm looking forward to another great year. As a graduate of the district myself, it is so special to return to the community that has such a positive impact on me. Outside of school, I enjoy relaxing with a good movie and going on hikes with family and friends. I am looking forward to getting to know my students and families and having a wonderful school year!

If there is anything else you need from me, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Hi! My name is Rachael Blaydon and I’ll be joining the Core Creek family this year! I’ve been teaching for Neshaminy (Tawanka Elementary) for 10 years! I’m so excited for this next chapter in my teaching career.

This summer has been filled with vacations, reading, and relaxation with my family. My daughters and I love to spend time at the Langhorne Library, Mayors playground, Langhorne Swim Club, and of course…. Mom’s ice cream!

I am looking forward to meeting you all & my new Blaydon buddies! Here’s to an awesome school year filled with learning, laughter, growth, and many wonderful memories!

Hi families! My name is Madison Monaco. This is my 1st year teaching at Core Creek Elementary, but I’ve already been teaching for 7 years. I am very excited to be here and am looking forward to a great year. I love to read, cook, take workout classes, and spend time with my family and friends.

Dear Neshaminy Elementary Families,

We sincerely appreciate your hard work and dedication to student learning this year. The summer months provide a well-deserved opportunity for fun and relaxation. However, extended time away from school can contribute to the “Summer Slide”, a decline in knowledge and academic skills that can impact long-term learning progress.

Each summer, the Neshaminy School District encourages students and families to read regularly over the summer to help combat the “Summer Slide” by providing a reading incentive for students to participate in, as well as a list of recommended book titles for summer reading. In early June, your child received an invitation to this year’s Summer Reading Canvas Course as well as a paper copy of a reading minutes tracker. Please have your child accept the Canvas Course invitation so you will be able to access reading resources all summer long. Within the Summer Reading Canvas Course, you will find the following: ● 2026 Elementary Summer Reading Interactive Book List ● 2026 Summer Reading Challenge and Directions ● Sora Tutorial Video & Login Directions (if you enter through the reading list links, begin at step 3) ● Elementary Summer Reading Overview Video ● Additional Summer Reading Resources

This year, we will continue to offer our Elementary Summer Reading List through the online eBook app, Sora, with eBooks available for grades K-4. Sora is just one resource available to students that gives access to hundreds of free books. Students may also read books of their own choosing that are not listed on the recommended reading list or offered through Sora. We encourage students to read at least 15 minutes per day. Your child should use the paper minutes tracker they receive in June to track their reading over the summer and return it to their new teacher during the first week of school. All students who return their completed minutes tracker will be invited to participate in a celebration of reading.

Click here to view frequently asked questions about our summer reading initiative. If you cannot find the answer to your question on the FAQ sheet, please email your building reading specialist(s) for support. We encourage you to support your child in reading throughout the summer to help prevent the “Summer Slide.”

Wishing you a safe, happy, and relaxing summer!

Please use the grade level supply lists below when shopping for supplies this summer.

Neshaminy School District has engaged Eagle Industrial Hygiene Assoc., Inc., to fulfill the requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E. This law requires that each Local Education Authority (LEA) engage EPA accredited individuals to initially inspect and subsequently reinspect every three years all student and staff accessed areas for the presence of both friable and non-friable asbestos containing materials (ACM) and to develop an Asbestos Management Plan from the information developed from the building inspections. All areas of our facilities were inspected for asbestos-containing materials.

The Management Plan provides a description of the amount, type, location, and condition of all ACM found in these areas. The Plan also contains a detailed schedule of responses and activities for handling the ACM. The Management Plan is available for review by interested parents, faculty, and staff in all school offices during business hours.

Sincerely,

Deborah Klahold

Business Administrator

This is a reminder to parents with a child or children attending school in our School District that we do not carry medical insurance on students but do provide parents with the opportunity to select a primary excess group insurance plan for students. Student accident insurance can help you eliminate the possibility of out-of-pocket expenses, since many group insurance policies no longer pay full hospital and medical expenses and may require a deductible or co-insurance.

A PDF describing the plans is attached. Please note, there are no paper applications. All applications/enrollments must be done online at:

https://www.aliverisk.com/StudentAccidentEnrollment

Enrollment opens on August 1, 2026

This insurance can be purchased anytime during the 2026-2027 school year, prior to an accident. Parents enrolling with more than one child must fill out an application for each child. Your completed online order is your proof of payment.

The district DOES NOT carry medical/accident insurance on students.

Neshaminy Kids Club is an independent before & after-school program that works in partnership with the Neshaminy School District in our school buildings.

Registration is now open. Visit their website below for additional details.

www.neshaminykids.org

Who needs to obtain volunteer clearances?

Any adult applying for or holding a volunteer position who is responsible for a child's welfare or has direct contact with children during curricular or co-curricular activities needs to obtain volunteer clearances. Examples include classroom volunteers, Home & School activity volunteers, or field trip chaperones.

If you have any questions as to whether a clearance is needed for a particular volunteer role or activity, please contact our main office, 215-809-6390.

Please view additional information on our District website.

Don't Wait!

Act 34 - the Pennsylvania State Police Clearance - can take 2 to 4 weeks to process and Act 151 - the Child Abuse History Clearance - can also take 2 to 4 weeks.

You will NOT be allowed to volunteer or chaperone a school trip unless all appropriate volunteer paperwork is complete and submitted.

Core Creek Elementary uses a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system to help students learn and practice positive behaviors every day. Students are encouraged to be respectful, responsible, and safe.

Individual Reward- How Students Earn Recognition:

• Students earn stickers for showing respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors.

• Stickers are added to the classroom WOW Board to help the class work toward a shared reward.

• Positive behaviors include helping others, following directions, using kind words, and making safe choices.

Classroom Rewards:

When the WOW Board is filled, the entire class earns a reward such as: extra recess, game time, dance party, pajama day, lunch with the teacher,

Grade-Level Rewards:

After earning a classroom reward, classes add a piece to the grade-level pod cub puzzle. When the full grade-level puzzle is completed, the grade earns a special celebration!

Weekly PBIS Cubs of the Week

Each week, students who consistently model positive behavior are recognized as PBIS Cubs of the Week. Students may receive: office recognition, a treasure box prize, a photo display, and newsletter recognition.

Schoolwide Celebrations

When all grade levels complete their cub puzzles, the entire school earns a celebration such as: spirit day, dance party, assembly, or special event.

Neshaminy School District is pleased to offer a new efficient student absence reporting system called SafeArrival.

You can now report your child’s absence in advance of the official start of the school day using any of these three methods:

• Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. The first time you use the app, select SIGN UP to create your account. Select Attendance and then Report an Absence.
• Use the SafeArrival SchoolMessenger website. The first time you use the website, select SIGN UP to create your account. Select Attendance and then Report an Absence.
• You can call 1-888-256-5072 to report an absence to the SafeArrival system.
• While we strongly encourage parents and guardians to use SafeArrival, hand-delivered notes and phone calls to the Main Office will still be accepted for absences.

Please note that absences called into Main Offices will be marked “unexcused” until a written note is provided.

Your username and password are the same whether you use the mobile app or the website. You must register your account using the email address on file with Neshaminy.

To use the phone reporting option, you must use the phone number on file with Neshaminy. You can verify or modify your contact information by logging into the Home Access Center (HAC). If you do not recall your HAC credentials, please call our main office. The automated absence reporting systems is available 24/7. If you report on the day of an absence, you must do so by 11:45 pm or contact the main office or attendance office at your child’s school during normal school hours.

Please see the attached form for additional information.

List of the PTO Board for the 26-27 School Year.

• Co-President- Kristine Fernandez
• Co-President- Victoria Adams
• Co-Treasurer- Kelsey Miller
• Co-Treasurer- Renato Shemsiu
• Co- Vice President of Fundraising- Jackie Ward
• Co- Vice President of Fundraising- Andrea Helmstetter
• Vice President of Communications- Jenna Jacobson
• Secretary- Alison Mack
• Kindergarten Representative- TBD in Fall 2026
• 1st Grade Representative- Jessica Bilbao
• 2nd Grade Representative- Kristin Thompson
• Co-3rd Grade Representative- Linda Robins
• Co-3rd Grade Representative- Ashley Brazil
• Co-4th Grade Representative- Farra Messinger
• Co-4th Grade Representative- Jessica Bell

If you have any questions, please email AshleyBrazil2510@gmail.com.