
CRSD WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE

GOOD NEWS FROM AROUND COUNCIL ROCK
Council Rock School District is named a 2023 Best Community for Music Education.
What's Happening at the High Schools
- Students from various technical schools throughout Pennsylvania, including Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT), competed in the 2023 SkillsUSA State Competitions held in Hershey, Pennsylvania. MBIT had 26 competitors participating who earned a total of 15 medals: 3 gold medal winners, seven silver medal winners, and five bronze medal winners. Click here for all the details.
- The Council Rock North Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Team came home with Top Honors with strong performances at the 2023 State Leadership Conference. Beyond earning recognition for having the 4th largest membership in Pennsylvania, the CR North FBLA student performers scored magnificent victories in numerous business categories. Click here to read all the information about how these students did at their state conference.
What's Happening at the Middle Schools
- Congratulations to ten Newtown Middle School students who competed in the Bucks County Media and Design Competition, sponsored by the Bucks County IU. Ten Council Rock students from NMS were awarded first, second, and third-place finishes for their submissions in digital movie and animation. The four first-place finishers now move on to the state-level competition to be held at Dickinson University in Carlisle, PA, on May 24. Congratulations to all ten students for their award-winning work.
- Holland Middle School 7th graders played a Kahoot Game with students at Boglári Altalanos Iskola, a Primary School in Balatonboglár, Hungary. After the game, we practiced formal interviewing by asking some questions to learn about school in Hungary.
- Another 7th grade class had a video conference using Skype with Mr. Marx, a Science Teacher at Stadtischen Realschule Sundern (a middle school in Sundern, Germany).
What's Happening at the Elementary Schools
- On Monday, April 30, GES held its annual Arbor Day celebration at The Chancellor Center. There were outdoor activities, music, and animals for the kids to learn about and experience.
- South Environmental Action Club students presented at Hillcrest Elementary School and Richboro Elementary School. They discussed topics to protect the planet in an Earth Week A-Z presentation.
Staff Spotlight
Two CR Teachers Run the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17
Ms. Stephanie Young and Mr. John Quinlisk ran in and completed the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17. What an amazing accomplishment!
THE 2023 SPRING KEYSTONE EXAM SCHEDULE FOR CRHS-NORTH AND SOUTH
- The 2023 Spring Keystone Exams will be administered over a four-day period – Monday, May 15th through Friday, May 19th. All schools will be closed on Tuesday, May 16th, for Election Day.
- During testing days, transportation for TEST-TAKING students will be provided at the regularly scheduled time, and the NON-TEST-TAKING students will report to the bus stop 2 hours and 45 minutes later than normal. All classes run from 10:05 AM until 2:15 PM.
- Testing students will be notified by mail with testing room and subject exam information – Literature, Algebra 1, and Biology. Any student who is scheduled to take both Algebra 1 & Literature will take Algebra 1 first on May 15th & 17th and then take Literature on May 22nd and 23rd.
- This year, students will be testing online for Literature and paper/pencil for Algebra 1 and Biology.
- Monday, May 22nd, and Tuesday, May 23rd, will be make-up testing days. However, they are REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS FOR ALL STUDENTS.
All meetings are at The Chancellor Center unless otherwise noted.
- 04/24/2023 - 7:00 PM Education Committee Meeting/Parent Advisory
- 04/27/2023 - 7:00 PM Special Meeting of the Finance Committee - Budget Discussion
- 05/08/2023 - Canceled 7:00 PM Policy Committee Meeting
- 05/11/2023 - 7:00 PM Special Meeting of the Education Committee-Facilities/Finance Committee Meeting Following
- 05/16/2023 - Election Day/All Schools Closed/Offices Open
- 05/17/2023 - 7:00 PM Community Forum - High School Principals at Newtown Middle School
- 05/18/2023 - 7:00 PM Board of School Directors Meeting
- 05/25/2023 - 6:00-8:00 PM STEAM Night at CRHS-South
- 05/25/2023 - 7:00 PM Education Committee Meeting
- 05/29/2023 - Memorial Day Holiday/All Schools/Offices Closed
Click on the graphic below or click here to watch the replay of the most recent Board of School Directors Meeting.
Police Training at Former Richboro Middle School
The Northampton Township Police Department will be using the former Richboro Middle School for training from 8-1 PM on Wednesday, April 26th
UPCOMING COMMUNITY FORUM DATES
All Forums begin at 7 PM
- May 17, 2023, Newtown Middle School
High School Principals Forum
IMPORTANT LINKS
DISTRICT EVENTS AND FLYERS
CR 2023 Summer Academy Enrichment Overview
The Council Rock Summer Academy is back this year to offer enrichment programs for
our students! The enrichment programs offer students an opportunity to enrich their
learning through various programs. All enrichment programs have a registration fee.
CR Summer Academy Enrichment Fast Facts
Curriculum and Staff - All programs are designed and taught by Council Rock Staff.
Transportation - Students and families need to provide transportation to and from
Summer Academy programs.
CR Summer Academy Questions:
Please email your questions, or if, for some reason, you are not able to register via
online form using the link, please email Summer.Academy@crsd.org for assistance.
Hillcrest Elementary MOD Pizza Fundraiser
ORGANIZATION NAME: HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO
FUNDRAISER DATE: April 27, 2023
ADDRESS: 2890 S Eagle Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
FUNDRAISER CODE: MODGIVES20
Bring this flyer in or order online through the M.O.D. app or website and use the provided
coupon code, and M.O.D. will donate 20% of your bill to support their great work!
Council Rock North Ice Hockey
Students in 4th-11th grade who reside in the Council Rock North boundary are invited to attend the Middle and High School level Ice Hockey teams evaluations on April 17 and 24. Information can be found on our website www.northicehockey.com, or email northicehockey@gmail.com. All player levels are welcome!
CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO
33% OF EVENT SALES GET DONATED TO THE CAUSE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH | 4-8PM
2940 S EAGLE RD, NEWTOWN, PA, 18940
ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE HGQ48QZ OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN THE RESTAURANT
Boys Soccer Camp at CR South HS turf! June 13-16.
Developmental Camp for 5th-7th graders plus our regular High School Camp (9-12noon). *Limited Registration; closes once spots are filled. Click here for the flyer.
Golden Goal Soccer Academy
Click on the graphic or click here to go to https://www.goldengoalsocceracademy.com/
Annual CR E-Waste Pick Up.
Save the date for the annual CR E-waste pick up - May 13, 2023, CR South. Click here for the flyer.
Save the date – new venue! Join CREF for the 4th Annual Golf Classic on June 26, 2023, at Jericho National Golf Club.
Save the date – new venue! Join CREF for the 4th Annual Golf Classic on June 26, 2023, at Jericho National Golf Club. Early registration for sponsors is now open. Register ASAP, as this is a SELL-OUT event! www.creducationfoundation.org/golf Proceeds from the 4th Annual Golf Classic help to support innovative educational opportunities beyond the annual school budget. Through fundraising events like the Golf Classic, CREF has helped bring to life over 150 projects and programs to classrooms of thousands of students across the Council Rock School District. It is through the generosity of sponsors and participants like you that CREF continues to support students in their quest for lifelong learning. Your support truly makes a difference!
DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES
- COMPETITIVE PAY!
- WE PAY FOR EXPERIENCE
- FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
- PAID TRAINING
- PAID TIME OFF
- GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
470 S. STATE ST., NEWTOWN, PA
267-523-2701
National Express Jobs
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HOW TO SUBMIT PROMOTIONAL INFORMATION FOR INCLUSION IN THE NEWSLETTER
Click on this link to submit a flyer for inclusion in our newsletter.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT AN ITEM FOR INCLUSION IN OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, PLEASE DO SO BY THURSDAY AT 2:00 PM. FOR A SHORTENED SCHOOL WEEK, PLEASE SUBMIT BY 2:00 PM THE DAY BEFORE THE LAST SCHOOL DAY OF THAT WEEK. THANK YOU.
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.
Sunshine Foundations "Run, Walk, Bark for Dreams" - 8:00 am, May 20, 2023 at Tyler State Park
Bucks County Youth Orchestra - The Youth Orchestra of Bucks County (YOBC) is a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to creating opportunities for young musicians to achieve artistic excellence through enriching classical music experiences. YOBC is made up of students from many school districts, and we have had many valuable members from Council Rock. All YOBC students are required to participate in their school music programs.
Bereavement Camp for 6-12 year olds who have lost a loved one.
Interested in Scouting? Please see what Troop 99 is all about on Monday, April 17th!
Calling for therapy dog teams to join our Nor'wester organization and volunteer in Council Rock classrooms! For more information and an application form, visit our website at www.NorwesterTherapyDogs.org .
Searching for Skylab - America's Forgotten Triumph is a multiple award-winning documentary about the 1970s American space station Skylab. For over 40 years, the story of Skylab remained hidden by the shadow of Apollo. This film changes that.
Help Wanted at Briarwood -Briarwood Day Camp, located in Furlong, has a need for a limited number of junior counselors for this summer. Our junior counselors are teens who will be entering 11th grade, 12th grade, or freshman year of college in the fall of 2023.
Camp Invention-Spring has sprung, and we're already looking forward to all the fun we'll have this summer at @CampInvention! Camp will take place at Maureen Welch M. Elementary, June 20-24. invent.org/mylocalcamp
Patriot FC-The PatriotFC is your local soccer club offering both Travel and IM programs based in Newtown, PA. Our Spring Young Intramural Program and SEPA programs are open for registration now. Visit www.thepatriotfc.org to register!
Camp Girl Power is for incoming 4th-6th grade girls who want to develop the skills to be EMPOWERED in the 21st century. Two sessions of this camp are being offered: Session I- Monday, June 26th to Friday, June 30th; Session II- Monday, July 24th to Friday, July 28th (currently full). Both sessions are from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Girls Empowered Girls Leadership Program is for incoming 7th-9th grade girls from Monday, July 10th-Friday, July 14, from 9 AM-12 PM. This program is for girls who want to develop the skills to be a leader at school, in sports, in other extracurricular activities, and the community.
Real World Girls is a brand new program being offered this summer for incoming 9th-12th grade girls. This program is being held Monday, August 21, to Friday, August 25, from 9 AM to 3 PM. It will prepare high school girls for the "real world" by helping them explore career options, learn about the college process, how to manage money, good citizenship, healthy relationships, and stress and time management.
Tyler Park Center For The Arts - Save the dates!
Members Show Opening — May 19 from 7-10
Crafts in the Meadow — October 21 & 22
Council Rock School District YouTube Channel
This is where you will find the live stream and recordings of our Board of School Directors meetings, subcommittee meetings, and more.
If you are looking for our Board or Committee meetings on our YouTube channel, please look under the Live tab, not the Video tab. YouTube now separates Live feeds from uploaded videos.