CR WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Council Rock takes its commitment to student safety seriously, and like you, we are concerned with the inconsistent bus service by Durham over the last two weeks. At a district meeting earlier this week, Durham assured Council Rock that they are working to resolve the problems that are causing interrupted and cancelled bus service.
THE COUNCIL ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT INVITES YOU TO ATTEND A COMMUNITY FORUM
The topic for discussion will be
Courage vs. Conflict:
Bullying & Harassment
Thursday, September 29 at 7 PM
Holland Middle School Auditorium
400 East Holland Road, Holland, PA 18966
Please join Superintendent Dr. Andrew Sanko and members of our in-house student wellness team to discuss Council Rock's practices in providing students and families with bullying and harassment resources.
This event is open to the public.
FREE AND REDUCED PRICE LUNCH
Please be aware that the COVID lunch waiver received for all elementary students to receive free lunch that has been in effect the past three years HAS NOT been granted this upcoming year.
2022-23 Free and Reduced Price Lunch Information. - Click here for all the info
In order for any student to be considered for free or reduced price meals for the 2022-23 school year, an application must be completed to determine eligibility. Please be aware that the COVID lunch waiver received for all elementary students to receive free lunch that has been in effect the past three years HAS NOT been granted this upcoming school year.
HOMETOWN HEROES DONALD AND VALERIE MIHALEK
On Sunday 9/11/2022, the Philadelphia Phillies are honoring Donald Mihalek, our new Security Director and his wife Valerie Mihalek as "Hometown Heroes" for their work on 9/11 issues.
Don is a retired senior Secret Service Agent who was assigned to New York on September 11th, 2001. At the time, the Secret Service office was located at 7 World Trade Center. Upon witnessing the collapse of the first Tower from the Secret Service office at JFK airport, Don secured the help of boat units from other law enforcement agencies, established an evacuation point in NYC and relocation point in NJ and supervised the evacuation of 300 USSS personnel via boat to New Jersey. For his actions, Don was awarded the Secret Service Distinguished Service Award. Don has also been instrumental in advocating for 9/11 health care for first responders and the introduction, passage and reauthorizations of the 9/11 James Zadroga Health Care Act.
Upon moving to Bucks County, Valerie Mihalek became involved with local 9/11 families and advocated with them to build PA’s official state 9/11 memorial, the 9/11 Garden of Reflection. Valerie worked with former Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick to secure close to one million dollars for the garden.. Valerie has also been the Garden’s Program Director and has planned and orchestrated 9/11 ceremonies at the Garden, including the regionally acclaimed Remembrance in Light Ceremony. In that role, Valerie also worked with local, state and federal elected officials to ensure that the Garden was designated as PA’s official state 9/11 memorial.
CR SOUTH HAWKS FOOTBALL CLOTHING DRIVE
Clothing drive to support CR South Football - Click here for details!
9/11/21: CRS Football Clothing Drive
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Drop off in the CRS Honors lot
AHA & CRHS-South 12th Annual Car Wash
South Football and Cheer Athletes Helping Athletes Carwash
CRHS-SOUTH FALL FESTIVAL
The Annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, October 22nd from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This event will be held rain or shine! Please see below for a schedule of events:
11:00am - 1:00pm Trunk or Treat
11:00am - 2:00pm Inflatable Obstacle Course OPEN
11:00am - Approx 2:00pm Food Trucks OPEN
1:00pm - Raffle and Auction
GLOW DANCE FOR 5TH AND 6TH GRADERS IN CRSD
Join CREF and your local PTO/PTA/HSAs for a Back-to-School Glow Dance presented by The FUGE to celebrate 5th and 6th graders across the district!
The event will include a dance complete with an energetic DJ, glow elements, drinks, and a donut bar! While the kids are burning off their energy, we invite the adults to gather in the Parent VIP Lounge to enjoy appetizers and drinks.
The Glow Dance is a great way to connect with other 5th and 6th grade students and their families across the district in preparation for coming together in middle school. Proceeds from the Glow Dance support your school and innovative learning initiatives throughout the district. Click here to register!
NOTE- This is not a drop off event.
LITTLE HAWKS PRESCHOOL
You must live within the CR South Area.
- Want to learn more? Click About/Contact
- Resources for Parents
- Support Little Hawks & Buy Apparel Here!
If you live in the CR North Area contact rback@crsd.org
COUNCIL ROCK NORTH CLASS OF 2023 FALL FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 8, 2022
FALL FESTIVAL | Saturday, October 8, 2022
11-2 PM @ CR North
Located in the rear of the school - parking lot between the gymnasium and stadium
Come out and support Council Rock North!
- The Fall Festival will once again be held 62 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA at Council Rock High School North’s campus, rain or shine.
- The Fall Festival is a class fundraising for the graduating seniors, the Class of 2023.
- There will be a variety of class clubs, vendors, food trucks, activities, and much more.
- The variety of activities, the Fall atmosphere, and the gathering of the community are why this event is so successful!
Community Business Owners - Business donations help us with our class auction that will take place starting at 1 PM. If you would like to donate to the auction, class officers from the Class of 2023 will be soliciting in the community. Any concerns or questions, please contact Amy Lafferty at 215-944-1358 or alafferty@crsd.org.
Vendors - if you would like to participate as a vendor, please complete the application and submit your donation of $25 per 10x10 space to Council Rock High School North, 62 Swamp Road, Newtown PA 18940. Attention: Class of 2023/Amy Lafferty, cash or check made out to CR North Class of 2023If you would like to participate as a vendor, please complete the form at the link below:
https://forms.gle/HsHTeFyrqLfmbHdN7
A huge THANK YOU to our participating Food Trucks: The Tot Rod, Jay's Joint Food Truck, Big Guy's Hot Dogs, United Crepes of America, and Hardy Funnel Cakes.
We look forward to having you.
ATHLETES HELPING ATHLETES GOLF OUTING
Please consider supporting Athletes Helping Athletes by golfing with us on October 2, 2022! Silent Auction items, raffles, and sponsorship opportunities are also available for those who do not wish to golf. All proceeds go toward our mission of connecting athletes with special needs with mainstream student-athletes in a spirit of friendship for their mutual benefit and inspiration.
CRSD COMMUNITY AQUATICS PROGRAM
- Children's group and private swim lessons
- Competitive swimming program for swimmers - 8th grade & up
- Recreational swimming
- Visit the website for details: https://www.crsd.org/aquatics
DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES
- COMPETITIVE PAY!
- WE PAY FOR EXPERIENCE
- FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
- PAID TRAINING
- PAID TIME OFF
- GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
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- SCOUT ME IN-BSA Troop 99G is hosting an open house Saturday, September 17th @ 4pm. All girls ages 11-17 who are interested in checking out Scouts - or just curious about the program - are invited to join us!
- UPPER MAKEFIELD NEWTOWN BASKETBALL-Join the thousands of players in your community who have enjoyed Upper Makefield Newtown Basketball for well over 30 years! Our non-profit organization feeds into the basketball programs at Council Rock North HS and Council Rock South HS. Come play with your friends and neighbors!
- CHAMPIONS AT CRSD-Champions has a great solution for busy working families: activities that combine fun and learning, together with the safety and convenience of a high-quality program right inside your school. Champions offers a variety of group and individual activities designed to keep your child exploring and growing.
- PRE-K COUNTS-Free Pre-Kindergarten Program Driving Better Educational Beginnings
Early education better prepares children to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), the purpose of Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts is to help ensure quality pre-kindergarten opportunities are available to children (ages three to five) across the commonwealth. This program is free to eligible families.
- CRAFTS IN THE MEADOW-OCTOBER 15 & 16, 2022. The Crafts in the Meadow Fall Invitational Craft Show is a fine art and craft event showcasing excellence in craftsmanship alongside a festive weekend of live music, performing arts, and refreshments. There will be over 100 fine artisans, demonstrations, live music, great food …. There’s lots for the kids to enjoy too!
- CRUSA -COUNCIL ROCK UNITED SOCCER ASSOC.-Recreational soccer for all Girls and Boys players ages U4 through U19 (Birth dates between 1/1/04 and 8/31/2019).Program Cost - Early registration fee of $150 - After 7/15, cost to play is $175.
- PATRIOT FC SOCCER CLUB-ALL 2022 INTRAMURAL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Programs for ages 3-18, Weekday practices run by club training staff, Centralized practice sessions for consistent development for young IM
