PSSA testing information (grades 3-8)

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

 Read Across America Dress Up Days!

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.

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.