PSSA / Keystone testing information 

Schedule for Carl Sandburg MS

• English Language Arts: April 23, 24 & 25, AM (all students in grades 5-8)
• Mathematics: April 29 & 30, AM (all students in grades 5-8)
• Science: May 2, AM (all students in grade 8)
• Keystone Algebra: May 20 & 22, AM (all students in Algebra 1)

All parents and guardians are urged to read the following documents regarding the upcoming Pennsylvania PSSA tests.

• PSSA test information for parents
• PSSA security notice for parents
• PSSA opt-out information for parents

February Students of the Month

• 5th grade - Brianna Fawkers & Gracie Barger
• 6th grade - Kennedi Dobson & Amanda Fisher
• 7th grade - Vivienne Evans & Lily Shearer
• 8th grade - Shannon Meyer & Zack Souders

8^th grade Information 

• Course Selection Information - Click here to go to the course selection book
• End of March: Course Verification Letters sent to parents.

Band - 5th Grade

• Attention 5^th Grade Band Students:  We have our 5^th Grade Band rehearsal on Tuesday, March 26 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM in the auditorium.  Please be prompt and ready for rehearsal at 3 PM on Tuesday.

   

Band

• Dear Jazz Band Students: Just a reminder that there is jazz band this week on Tuesday, 3/19/19, morning at 7am and on Wednesday Evening from 6:30-8:15pm. See you then!

• Dear 6^th, 7^th and 8^th Grade Band Students: Thursday, 3/21/19, night Band Rehearsal will be this Thursday Evening from 6:30-8:15pm. It’s NEON night! Wear neon colors for prizes!!

   

Daffodil Orders

• Daffodil Order pick up is delayed to April 1st and April 2nd.  Any questions please email drose@neshaminy.org

Intramural Information

• List of Intramurals for the 2018-2019 School Year

• Attention debate team members: Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 26. We will be meeting in the computer lab, room B-1. See you there!

• Click here for the intramural permission form 

MLK Teen Peace & Social Justice Summit

• The re-scheduled 6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bucks and Montgomery Counties Teen Peace & Social Justice Summit has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 4:00pm to 7:30pm at Council Rock High School North - 62 Swamp Road, Newtonw, PA  18940.
• Click here to view the flyer

PASTA FOR PENNIES - Feb. 25 to March 15

• Thank you to all the homerooms who contributed to our 3 week Pasta for Pennies campaign.  We collected $2,059.45 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma. 

  1^st Place – Mrs. Wilmot - $477.00

  2^nd Place – Mrs. Sanchez - $273.00

  3^rd Place – Mrs. Walters - $244.00

• After the PSSA’s Mrs. Wilmot’s homeroom will be traveling to the Olive Garden to enjoy their spaghetti lunch. Great Job Sandburg!

PTO

• Spring Fling Dance

  Friday, 3/22/19 from 7pm - 9pm.

  Admission is $5.00, must bring your School ID with you!

  Join DJ Dylan for a night of fun with your friends at our last school dance of the school year!

  The GYM will be open from 7:30pm-8:30pm for open play basketball.

  Chances to win door prizes will be called at 8:45 PM!

   

Sports Information

• Spring Sport Schedules - updated 2-21-19

• Attention all Varsity and JV Boys basketball players!! All jerseys must be turned by Monday March 18^th.  Coaches Freeman and Zwick will be collecting from 3-4pm in the gymnasium.

• There will be an informational Baseball meeting on March 27th during WIN in the boys locker room hallway.  Any student wishing to participate this spring will need their PIAA physical form.  If you have any questions please speak to coach Stanford or Lykon.
• The home track meet on 5/29/19 against William Penn has been changed to 4/26/2019.
• The JV Baseball and JV Softball game at Carl Sandburg on 5/21/19 against Holland is now changed to 5/9/19.  It is still at Carl Sandburg.

Sunset Challenge

• #StandUp Neshaminy is hosting the Sunset Challenge 5K & 2K running race at Maple Point Middle School on Friday, May 10 at 6:45 pm. Runners, students and families are all encouraged to join this fun competition! The race course is certified and will be electronically timed by RunBucks, LLC.  All pre-registrations include a race t-shirt. Banners will be awarded for the highest participation rate and fastest average times for Neshaminy elementary schools in the 2K race, and middle schools for the 5K race.
• To register, please visit www.neshaminy.org/sunsetchallenge. Early Bird Special rate on the 5K race until 2/15/2019!

District Announcements Below

Positive Parenting Strategies presentation

Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 6:30-8 pm, Maple Point Middle School Auditorium.

Clinical Director Katherine Dahlsgaard, PhD, ABPP from the Anxiety Behaviors Clinic at Children's Hospital in Philadelphia, will offer coping and intervention tips for dealing with child and adolescent anxiety, worrying and depression. A Q&A will follow her presentation. This event is free and open to the public. Parents and guardians from the entire district are encouraged to attend!

#StandUp Neshaminy Sunset Challenge 5K & kids 2K

Registration is open for this race to be held at Maple Point Middle School on Friday, May 10, 2019, 6:45 pm. Certified course, electronically timed by RunBucks, LLC. Race t-shirt included with all pre-registrations. Info and registration here. Early bird registration special until 2/15/2019!

Summer Stock 2019 registration now open

Once again, Neshaminy Summer Stock will be offering a professional-level theater program for students entering grades 2-12. Information and registration materials can be found here.

Inclement Weather Procedures

Winter weather is upon us and we urge all Neshaminy families to review their inclement weather plans and familiarize themselves with District weather procedures, which can be found here. Also please review your contact information in Home Access Center so you receive important emergency information in the event of a closure, early dismissal or delayed start.

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District Employment Information

For information about all other positions at Neshaminy, please visit our employment web page for information on current vacancies and application materials.