What's Happening at Klinger

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. As the summer days slowly yield to the promise of autumn, it is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you all back to another exciting academic year in Centennial School District. Our journey together continues, and it is my privilege as the Superintendent of Schools to share my appreciation for the remarkable progress we have achieved over the past three years.

Looking back, it fills me with immense pride to see how far we have come since 2020. The dedication and unwavering commitment of our educators, staff, students, parents, and guardians have transformed challenges into opportunities, and aspirations into achievements. Some of what has been achieved was highlighted in our 2022 Year In Review video.

Our academic progress made, based on local-level assessments (ex: IXL, I-Ready, etc.), has shown significant increases as we continue our work to recover from the impact of the pandemic. This is a testament to the collaborative efforts which must continue as we work to show continuous improvement. Our success extends beyond the classroom walls. Over the past three years, we have also continued and progressed in creating a strong sense of community within our schools. Our commitment to fostering well-rounded individuals is becoming more evident as our students grow in their confidence to become capable young adults preparing to leave for their next chapter.

We have embraced technology as a powerful tool to enhance learning experiences by introducing interactive digital resources and equipping our classrooms with cutting-edge tools. This forward-thinking approach has empowered our students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

None of these achievements would have been possible without the invaluable support of our board, parents, guardians, and community members. Your unwavering encouragement, involvement, and partnership have played an integral role in shaping the success of our students. Your dedication to their growth is truly commendable.

As we embark on this new academic year, let us continue to build upon the strong foundation we have established. Let us foster an environment of curiosity, resilience, and empathy, where every student feels valued, empowered, and inspired to reach for their dreams.

I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and the potential for even greater accomplishments. It was a busy summer for the CSD staff as we continued our commitment to making changes to support improved outcomes and experiences for all our students. As we look forward to receiving our outstanding students on Thursday, August 24, 2023 (first day of school), please note some, but not all, of what has occurred or what you can expect next school year:

Teaching and Learning

With the update we have made to align our curriculum to state standards which had not occurred in some areas for twelve years, our families should expect continued growth and development in our students.

Communications/Engagement

With the recent launch of our new website, which is more mobile-device focused and has its own newsfeed that looks and feels like a Facebook or Twitter feed within our system (not external), our families should expect improved engagement.

Additionally, we are looking at some additional resources that may provide families with 24/7 access to answers to questions they may have about CSD.

Food and Nutrition

This past June, we launched the SchoolCafe portal, which will improve our families' experience when paying for school lunches, monitoring their student's meal program, and viewing school menus.

Transportation

We will be rolling out a Global Positioning System (GPS) on all buses, along with a family mobile app.

Safety and Security

We have increased the number of school security personnel versus the old school monitor model. School security staff are required to complete the PA ACT 67 training (School Security Basic Training Course). In addition to safety, the course provides a knowledge base for school security staff to build a rapport with students and staff.

Facilities (not an all-inclusive list, just a sample)

Several schools are having additional school cameras added in strategic locations to improve facility security measures.

All schools have undergone summer cleaning in preparation for the return of our students and staff.

Willow Dales ES: The back playground fence was installed.

Log College MS: The building of the outdoor classroom project has started and should be completed this month.

Klinger MS: The mural wall was built in preparation for the upcoming painting by an artist and students.

McDonald ES: Tested a new gym floor product that provides a quicker preparation and dry time in order to prepare it quickly for student use.

Davis ES: Hallway security gates were purchased and installed.

WTHS: The WTHS Student Parking Lot Repair Project, which began July 26th, is expected to be completed no later than August 9th.

Thank you for entrusting us with the education and growth of your children. We look forward to seeing our students on August 24th and having an outstanding 2023/2024 school year!

Warm regards,

Dana T. Bedden, Ed.D., CAA

Superintendent of Schools

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians:

We would like to welcome you to Klinger Middle School for the 2023-2024 school year! In just a few weeks, we’ll be greeting you as you take the first steps toward a year full of wonder, critical thinking, challenging academics, and love. We hope and trust that you are enjoying the summer with family, friends, and lots of books.

At Klinger, we practice the strategies of being Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, and Safe. Respect means that we are all kind to one another. We all have our strengths and challenges and at Klinger, we celebrate the successes and help one another with our challenges. Next is Responsible: from taking care of your Chromebook to working hard, having fun, and being nice, we trust you with much responsibility. You can count on the adults at Klinger, and likewise, we can count on you. We will all be Reliable: ready, willing, and able to help and always doing our best. Finally, we always remember to be Safe and to look out for one another. We see this every day with students walking in the halls and making good choices.

One of the best ways to achieve success and maximize your middle school experience is to get involved: we have many student clubs and organizations, ranging from our Builders Club (community service) to FIRST Lego Robotics. We also have several sports teams and a wonderful fine arts program, so getting involved is easy to do! Our goal is for every single student to be involved in a minimum of one extracurricular activity here at Klinger.

The first day of school is Thursday, August 24th and the school day for students will begin promptly at 7:55 a.m. Students may arrive any time after 7:45 a.m. when our building opens. On the first day of school, the student day will begin with a brief orientation via KTV, our student-run news program.

As part of the opening week exercises, all new-to-Centennial students will receive a Chromebook (including a charger), and school-related forms. Students who turned in their Chromebooks last spring will receive them back. For all students who already have their Chromebook, please report with it fully charged on the first day. Should you have any problems prior to school starting, please submit a repair ticket online through the CSD Community Technology Help Desk Portal.

The student handbook contains all guidelines, procedures, and rules for Klinger Middle School. We are continuing our no cell phone policy - they must be off and away during the school day. Additionally, we are continuing our no hats or hoods rule. We dress for success at Klinger, and hats and hoods distract us from that. Thank you, students, parents, and guardians for your help with these practices.

Enjoy the rest of the summer! We look forward to meeting our new students and reacquainting ourselves with everyone who is returning. Thank you for your time and we hope to see you soon. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 215-364-5950.

With kindness,

Martin Hayes

hayema@centennialsd.org

The Centennial School District is thrilled with our new website and mobile app! These resources will help students, parents, and community members know what is happening in our buildings from anywhere they go. Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency alerts. It's everything Centennial, in your pocket!

Please watch the video below to learn more:

AUGUST

August 10 - Centennial Farmers Market at Klinger - 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

August 12 - Klinger @ The Phillies - Robotics Fundraiser - 6:05 p.m.

August 14 - Backpack & school supply distribution - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

August 14 - Building Tour - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
August 15 - Schedules available in Skyward - 4:00 p.m.

August 21 - Backpack & school supply distribution - 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

August 21 - Building Tour - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

August 24 - First day of School

August 28 - Home & School Meeting - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER

September 1 - All Schools Closed

September 4 - All Schools and Offices Closed - Labor Day
September 11 - Back to School Night - 6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September 14 - Centennial Farmers Market at Klinger 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

September 19 - Altitude Fundraiser 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

September 22 - 6th Grade Ice Cream Social - 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
September 25 - All Schools & Offices Closed

• Building tours are for anyone who would like to visit Klinger and get a look around prior to the start of school. We’ll be here to greet you, student leaders will take students on tours, and we will have a brief presentation and question-answer session for all parents and guardians. Please join us on August 14th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or August 21st from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  
  

• Mark your calendars for Monday, September 11th from 6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for our in-person Back to School Night!

School Links:
Klinger Website
Klinger Calendar
Bell Schedule
2023 Supply List

District Links:

Student Registration

Employment at CSD

CSD Weekly Update Archive

Food & Nutrition (Menus)

District eFolder (Community Flyers)
Student and Staff Wellness

Registration for the 2023-24 school year is still open to all incoming students. Students must be five years of age on or before August 31 to register for Kindergarten. The following documents are required to register a student:

• A birth certificate

• Immunization records

• Four proofs of residency
  
  

Parents/guardians can register a student online. Should you have any questions, please call the CSD Registrar at 215-441-6000, Ext. 11046.

In addition to emails and calls you may receive from individual faculty and staff members, Klinger Middle School will communicate in a few additional forums:

Klinger Middle School website

• We encourage you to check the Klinger Middle School web page frequently. Here you can find information regarding daily announcements, student schedules, Canvas links, important dates, parent pick-up, and drop-off procedures, school lunch information, “Home and School” membership/events, and other school-related communications.

Bi-weekly Newsletter “What's Happening at Klinger”

• Highlights events, important information, and includes student contributions sent through an eAlert

Home and School Association

• Meets monthly (fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in our cafeteria)

• Join us for our first meeting - Monday, August 28th at 6:30 p.m.

Social Media

• We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram in order to remain up-to-date on the happenings at Klinger Middle School.
  

Student schedules will be available in Skyward on August 15th at 4:00 p.m. Please remember to update your contact information (telephone numbers, email addresses, and emergency contacts) in the Skyward Family Access portal so that you will receive E-alert emails, text messages, and voice-recorded messages. If you are coming from the elementary schools or are new to the district, you will need to know your Skyward username & password. For any assistance with your username & password, or if you have not yet registered, please call the Skyward Helpdesk at 215-441-6000 ext. 11150.

As student schedules become available for viewing in Skyward, a few questions commonly arise. The two that are most common are, “When do I eat lunch?” and “What team am I on?” Unfortunately, Skyward does not clearly delineate the answers to those questions. That being said, there are a few ways to figure them out!

Klinger has two school counselors, Ms. Blumenthal and Ms. Stanley (listed as advisors in Skyward). If students have Ms. Stanley listed as their advisor, they are on the ‘A’ team. If they have Ms. Blumental listed, they are on the ‘B’ team.

We run three lunches daily at Klinger. The times for lunches are as follows:

Lunch 1: 10:38 AM - 11:08 AM

Lunch 2: 11:37 AM - 12:07 PM

Lunch 3: 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM

To determine which lunch your child has, look at their schedule and see when their WIN period is listed. If students have WIN period 3A, they have first lunch. Students with WIN period 5B have second lunch. Finally, students that have WIN period 5C have third lunch.

We hope you found this information helpful! If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

• Fall athletics will begin shortly after students return.

• Fall Athletic Schedule

• All student-athletes must complete the following before participating in school athletics?: PIAA Physical Form (Physical must be completed after 6/1/2023).

Hey 7th and 8th graders, are you interested in participating in a fall sport this year? Now is the time to start thinking about what you need to do to participate.

1. Decide what sport you would like to play. (Boys' Soccer, Cheerleading, Field Hockey, Football, and Girls' Volleyball)

2. Complete the paperwork above, including a physical.

3. Turn your completed PIAA form into Mr. Jones before tryouts start in September. (Dates to be determined)
   
   

Complete Athletic Interest Google Form

Attendance letters are automatically generated by the Skyward student management system on a weekly basis, based on student attendance reports. As we move through the year, the number of attendance letters generated increases a good deal. There are currently four types of letters generated weekly:

• 3-days of Illegal Absences
• 6-days of Illegal Absences
• 10 days of Cumulative Absences
  
  

Illegal absences simply mean that there is no accompanying parent note or doctor's note to excuse the absence. All absences default to illegal in Skyward until a note is received by our attendance office.

The three-day letter is considered a "warning" letter. After the four-day threshold is met, our school social worker will contact families to set up a SAIP (Student Attendance Improvement Plan) Meeting, where the absences are discussed and a plan to improve attendance is created. Once the six-day threshold is reached, other measures can be taken, as a student is considered "habitually truant" under the law. These COULD include fines in district magisterial court, Children and Youth involvement, or attendance diversion programs.

The 10-day letter is a cumulative letter meaning it counts both legal and illegal absences are counted. Once a 10-day letter has been generated, a 'licensed practitioner of the healing arts' must provide a note. That can include a doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, etc.

Absence notes must be turned in within three (3) days of your child's return to school. Absences will remain unexcused until notes or turned in or if the three day window is exceeded. Absence excuse notes can also be emailed to Log College at the following address: klattendance@centennialsd.org

For family trips during the school year, a Family Trip Request Form must be submitted to the Principal at least three (3) days prior to your trip. All requests submitted less than three (3) days prior will be denied.

PHYSICAL FORM:
Physical Form - All incoming 6th grade students are required to provide the school nurse with a physical examination record.

DENTAL FORM:
Dental Form - All incoming 7th grade students are required to provide the school nurse with a dental examination record.

Click here to check out Klinger’s Nursing Services page.

All medical, dental, and medication forms can be found on the nursing services website, under "Forms"

Parents will be contacted if your student is missing immunizations. Please email updated immunization records to paloam@centennialsd.org or have your provider fax immunization records to 215-364-5955 to the attention of the school nurse.

The Transportation Department would like to thank you in advance for your patience during the start of the new school year. All pickup times will become more consistent after the first two weeks of the school year.

Centennial 2023-2024 Bus Schedule Information
Please click on the below link. Type in your address to access your child's busing information. Addresses with east, west, north, or south use the abbreviation E, W, N, or S with no punctuation. If that does not work, omit using it in your address.

CLICK HERE to access Infofinder i.

As a reminder, please have your child/children be at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup. If you have any questions, please contact us at 215-441-6000.

Childcare and Shared Joint Custody Forms
Childcare and shared joint custody forms need to be completed yearly and approved by the school administration prior to the start of school. Please click HERE to access the form.

Dear Centennial Families,

We hope this email finds you healthy, safe, enjoying what is left of the summer, AND looking forward to the start of school!

Please visit the District website, Departments < Technology & Online Learning < 1:1 Initiative Resource webpage, for updates related to Beginning-of-Year Device Information. These include but not limited to: device return and pick up, technology device agreements, care and responsibility agreements, optional accidental damage insurance*, student/family tech support videos, the Community Help Desk Support Portal, and other technology-related items.

*Please note - as outlined on the CSD 1:1 Student/Family Device Agreement (found on the 1:1 Initiative Resource webpage), the payment window will be open from Tuesday, August 15, 2023 to Friday, September 15, 2023. Please see the Accidental Damage Insurance (Optional) webpage for more information.

As a reminder, the Skyward Parent Portal will be open for completing the Beginning of the Year Information on Tuesday, August 15 after 4:00 PM.

After you complete the Beginning of the Year Information you will be able to see your child's teacher/schedule.

Should you have any issues with logging into the Skyward Parent Portal please contact the Skyward Help Desk at x11150.

Should you have any questions regarding your child's elementary or middle school schedule, please contact the school's assistant principal during the week of August 15. For questions regarding your child’s high school schedule, please contact their grade-level house principal during the week of August 15.

Family Access

In Canvas, the Observer role can be used to enroll parents, mentors, and guests who would like to participate in a Canvas course but do not need to earn course credit. Observers have limited permissions that allow them to see what is going on in a course without interrupting the flow of daily course communication. Like students, Observers cannot view a course until it is published and the course has started.

Observers can view course data but cannot participate in all Canvas areas. Observers cannot submit work on behalf of the students they observe, but they can see student grades, assignments and events, and course interactions. A side-by-side comparison of what observers can view versus do in each Canvas course has been created.

Please view the following video about how to create a free Observer account (2:05) in Canvas. Your student must generate a pairing code unique to their Canvas account.

Student Access

Student Access allows students to access online and digital resources they need to be successful in their courses, including course syllabus, announcements, calendar and learning materials. Student Access to Canvas takes place via Classlink.

Questions?
Please contact the Canvas Family Access Help Desk.
Send us an Email
Telephone: 215-441-6000, x11150

Centennial School District is proud to once again be able to offer a 100% asynchronous virtual learning pathway for all students in Grades K-12 who may need flexibility that the traditional school day schedule does afford. Registration for Centennial Virtual Learning Academy (CVLA) for Fall 2023 is open until August 20, 2023.

Current CVLA students will have access to virtual schedules via the process described above for in-person learners: parents will be able to complete the Beginning of the Year Information in Skyward starting Monday, August 15 after 4:00pm. Virtual coursework for students in Grades K-10 will be available in Accelerate beginning on August 24, 2023. Virtual coursework for students in Grades 11-12 will be available in Canvas beginning on August 24, 2023. Orientation materials for each platform will be shared, via email, prior to the start of classes.

Materials for virtual learning can be picked up from the Central Admin Building starting on Monday August 21 at 7am. New CSD students will be issued a device; current CSD students will continue to use their current devices. All students Grades K-12 will have workbooks and novels (and may have additional elective supplies) to pick up.

For any questions or clarifications regarding CVLA, please contact our Online and Digital Learning Coordinator, Kristin Herman, at hermkr@centennialsd.org

The pricing for meals for the 2023-2024 school year will be as follows:

Middle School Breakfast is FREE for all students; Lunch cost is $3.15

Students who qualify for Free or Reduced Priced Meals will not be charged for Breakfast or Lunch.

Please be sure to check your child(ren)’s Food Service Account at schoolcafe.com for the current balance. Payments can be made online at schoolcafe.com or by paying at the register with cash or check. The District is encouraging families to fill out the Free and Reduced Applications as there are many other benefits that come along with it. You can apply online at schoolcafe.com or contact us to receive a paper application.

Please check out the website for more information.

Also, if you are looking for a job that works with your child(ren)’s schedule, please consider a position in the Food and Nutrition Department. Apply here.

If we can be of any further assistance, please contact the Manager of Food and Nutrition, Lori Deni, at denilo@centennialsd.org or the Food and Nutrition Assistant, Colleen Paris, at parico@centennialsd.org

There are FREE Family Literacy classes for English as a Second Language (ESL) families in the Centennial School District. Registration for these classes will be open in September 2023. The Free Family Literacy classes are held 3 days a week in the Centennial Administration Building located at 48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA 18974. Parents with at least one child from birth to 8 years old, qualify for these classes.

Please call (215)441-6000 Ext. 11085 to leave a message in English, Spanish, Russian, or Ukrainian with your name and phone number.

Click below to download flyers:

English/Spanish
English/Ukrainian

English/Russian

Principal: Mr. Martin Hayes
Assistant Principal: Mr. James Ford

Email: info@centennialsd.org
Website: https://klms.centennialsd.org/
Location: 1415 Second Street Pike, Southampton, PA, USA
Phone: 215-364-5950
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klingermiddleschool/
Twitter: @Klinger_MS