Happy Monday Panther Nation - We hope you enjoyed your Spring Break! School is back in session tomorrow, Tuesday, April 22. Get ready for the week with our newsletter, highlighting all of this week's happenings - including PSSA Testing: https://secure.smore.com/n/s0qvg
PSSA testing begins April 22nd for our 3rd - 8th graders. Here is this year's PSSA Testing Schedule: English, Language Arts Testing: Monday, 4/22 Tuesday, 4/23 Thursday, 4/25 Math Testing: Monday, 4/28 Tuesday, 4/29 Science Testing (Grades 5 & 8 only) Wednesday, 4/30 Thursday, 5/1 For more details on how to prepare your student visit: https://www.qcsd.org/article/2152959
PSSA testing on April 22nd for our 3rd - 8th graders. Here is this year's PSSA Testing Schedule:
English, Language Arts Testing:
Monday, 4/22
Tuesday, 4/23
Thursday, 4/25
Math Testing:
Monday, 4/28
Tuesday, 4/29
Science Testing (Grades 5 & 8 only)
Wednesday, 4/30
Thursday, 5/1
For more details on how to prepare your student visit: https://www.qcsd.org/article/2152959
Good Afternoon QCSD Families:
Due to the impending weather, all indoor and outdoor after school activities have been cancelled. Elementary students may be dismissed early to their caregivers. If you plan to pick up your student early, please call their specific school by 2pm, to help our administrative team prepare your student to leave!
Stay Safe Panther Nation!
This year, March is coming in like a PANTHER! Get up to date on all the March happenings in the Quakertown School District with this month's March Newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/ef15bq
Due to the unexpected wintry conditions, all Quakertown Community School District schools will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY for Friday, February 21, 2025. The QCSD Administrative Office will open at 9am. Thank you, and please drive safe!
Capital Project Tour - Join us for at Quakertown Elementary School, Strayer Middle School and/or the Sixth Grade Center to learn more about our Capital Project. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/YiWCVLbtFhVryJKE6
Committee Meeting Update - Thursday, February 13, 2025 Facilities & Finance Committee Meeting at 5:15 PM has been canceled.
WEDNESDAY, 2/12/25 - All Quakertown Community School District schools will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. We will continue to monitor and track the situation to assess for changes or developments.
QCSD uses LinkIt! to organize our student assessment data and to have students take their benchmark assessments within that system. LinkIt! has a Parent Portal in order to view your student’s assessment data. As students take new assessments, they will be added to the portal for your viewing as well. Currently, 2024 - 2025 benchmark data from the Fall and Winter are now available.
To learn more visit: https://secure.smore.com/n/rgyex
Monday, 2.10.25 - Board Meeting Update:
The Quakertown Community School Board will NOT be meeting on Monday, February 10th.The QCSD Budget Workshop will be taking place at 6pm in the Community Room at the District Office located at 100 Commerce Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951
All School Board meetings are posted to YouTube.com. In addition, the dates and times of the Board and Committee meetings are posted under “Upcoming Events” on the front page of the qcsd.org website. As always, Board members and Superintendent Dr. Friedman can be reached at board@qcsd.org
Thank you for your attention!
Congratulations Superintendent DR. MATTHEW FRIEDMAN! He has joined the Advisory Committee of the League of Innovative Schools (the League), a national network of school districts at the forefront of education innovation. Dr. Friedman is one of nine members of the Advisory Committee, which helps to shape the strategic direction of the League by connecting directly with members and drawing from their own experience as a superintendent.
To learn more visit: https://www.qcsd.org/article/2017046
February 6, 2025 - Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Quakertown Community School District will have a Flexible Instructional Day (FID) on Thursday, February 6, 2025. This means that QCSD will move to a synchronous mode of instruction for a virtual day of learning. Please see your email for further instructions.
QCSD is fortunate to be in a community with several organizations that embody the spirit of giving during the holiday season. Learn more about the opportunities these organizations offer to help families in need make the holidays brighter at https://5il.co/30l0i. #QCSDProud
Due to conferences on Monday, Nov. 4 and Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5, QCSD schools will be closed for students Nov. 4-5. Schools will resume Wednesday, Nov. 6. #WeAreQCSD
Trunk-or-Treat success for both Pfaff Elementary and Quakertown Elementary tonight! Great job by all with car decorations, costumes and fun games for the kids to enjoy. #QCSDProud #WeAreQCSD #PantherPride
QCSD is hosting a virtual Federal Program Parent Info Session on Oct. 21 at 4:45 p.m. The session will include topics such as: professional development, stem opportunities, parent engagement and budget expenditures. For more information, click here: https://5il.co/2z5i5
Last week, Pam Alderfer and Megan Menszak, from Neidig Elementary, planned and organized a collection of supplies at the school to support a local business that was collecting donations for those affected by recent hurricanes. Thank you to Pam and Megan for their efforts, compassion and community inspiration. #QCSDProud #WeAreQCSD
Registration is open for Quakertown Youth Girls Basketball Team for those in grades 2-6. The league is designed to teach the fundamentals of the game of basketball. Dribbling, shooting, pivoting, rebounding, passing, and proper footwork are all needed to play the game properly. Register your child here: https://form.jotform.com/242423825985162 #WeAreQCSD #QCSDProud
Quakertown Community School District is launching a Parent University for parents and guardians who want to get the most out of their children's education. Join us for the first one on Oct. 9. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/s60PE #WeAreQCSD #QCSDProud
