Illness Policy Guidelines:

Should I keep my child home or send him or her to school?

Dear Parent:

Sometimes you are faced with the difficult decision of whether or not your child is well enough to attend school. You child should be kept home if they have any of the following symptoms until they have resolved or been medically treated:

• Has a fever of 100.0 degrees or higher-After illness, temperature should be normal for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicine before returning to school.
• Has been vomiting or has diarrhea
• Thick mucus or green nasal discharge
• Red, itchy eyes with drainage
• Suspected head lice. The student may return to school after being treated with shampoo, such as Nix.

Please notify the nurse’s office 215-809-6376 of any health incident, such as strep throat, conjunctivitis, broken bones, or surgery.

Sincerely,

Moira A. Manila, RN, BSN, CSN, M.ed

Denise Buschmann, RN

Ferderbar welcomes a new Principal

At the September 25, 2018 School Board Public Meeting, Stephanie Washam was appointed as the new Principal for Ferderbar. Her start date will be determined shortly, and until that time Acting Principal Andre Modica will continue as Acting Principal, then return to his former position as Assistant Principal at Maple Point Middle School. More information about Ms. Washam can be found here.

Important message for Ferderbar families

Please read this important message for the Ferderbar community from Superintendent Jones regarding the Principal position.

Ferderbar earns a SWPBIS banner! 

Congratulations to our School Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (SWPBIS) team! SWPBIS is teaching behavioral expectations in the same manner as any core curriculum subject. The Ferderbar program was evaluated to determine if use of SWPBIS procedures is related to valued change in the safety, social culture, and violent behavior in schools. Ferderbar passed with flying colors. The team will be recognized this spring in Hershey at the annual State conference on SWPBIS.

#StandUp Neshaminy

All families are encouraged to visit a new website, www.standupneshaminy.org, created by a coalition of Neshaminy educators, parents, rehabilitation professionals and community members to fight the opioid epidemic and the stigma of addiction. This site offers help resources, prevention tips, informational videos and other vital information which will be updated frequently.

Free & Reduced Meals

Healthy meals are essential to learning! If your family could use help with your school meal costs, we encourage to apply for the Free & Reduced meal program. If you received benefits last year, you must apply again each year. Applications should be filled out online here or if you need assistance please contact Food Services at 215-809-6542.

Hiring Events

Substitute teacher & support staff hiring events November 2, 30 and December 14

If you want to jump-start a career in education, join us for one of three hiring events to be held at Maple Point Middle School. For more information please download an invitation here.

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.