New Hope-Solebury School District

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This week, we are highlighting our ongoing No Place for Hate programs to support inclusive classrooms, our new American Reading Company Core reading curriculum, and our resources to support students' mental health for better learning in the classroom. We also have exciting student accomplishments and senior night celebrations to share.

We are No Place for Hate

Mrs. Nord, our elementary social worker, presented a No Place for Hate assembly, prompting students to imagine they were pen pals interviewing each other about their unique cultures and family traditions. The students also looked at images of classrooms from around the world and engaged in a discussion about their similarities and differences. The overarching goal was to guide students in challenging their own assumptions and encouraging dialogue and discovery.

Our Middle School students participated in Diversity Dots, a unique activity that aids in discussions around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). This activity helps learners understand, support, and celebrate peers’ identities through compassion and awareness. Using the dots as visual cues for defining characteristics, students held meaningful discussions around our tendencies to include or exclude those who are different from us and how it feels to be on both sides. 

American Reading Company Core

The district's new reading curriculum, American Reading Company (ARC) Core, facilitates heightened student engagement in literacy through exploration and inquiry. Here, our fourth-grade students conducted research into animals of their choice and used their creativity to design tri-folds filled with information about the animals and their adaptations. The students then used their tri-folds to share the projects with their fellow students, enabling them to practice their communication skills.

In the ARC curriculum model, fifth graders take their animal studies a step further by publishing their own books about them. The students conducted research, wrote narratives, and created illustrations for their final projects. To support their communication skills, the students visited the Lower Elementary School for small group and 1:1 reading sessions of their published works with students in grades K-2. There was a great exchange of information and even time for some extra fun!

Student Accomplishments

Mental Health and Wellness

National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) at the UES

NAMI Bucks County's Small Talk is an engaging 30 to 45-minute program during which elementary-aged students discuss mental health, learn how to name their feelings, differentiate between emotions, and practice healthy coping skills. The program’s goal is to improve prevention and early intervention as an enhancement of NAMI’s Ending the Silence by providing an age-appropriate conversation around mental health.

Lions Athletics

Our Lions Boys Basketball team recently secured a victory in overtime against Springfield Township HS with a score of 53-51. Heath Miller led the team with 16 points followed by Liam Ross, who scored 14 points and earned a nomination for the Bucks County Courier Times' Athlete of the Week for his game-winning shot in overtime. The team also had a special visit this week from the Solebury Parks & Recreation's Basketball League players, who scrimmaged at half-time and helped serve as water boys for our Lions!

Lions Unified Bocce finished their regular season in a matchup against Palisades yesterday with an 8-0 record and a game average of 9.8 points. The team is currently ranked #1 out of 13 teams in Bucks County which will advance them to the Bucks County Bocce Championship at Pennridge High School on Wednesday, February 28, beginning at 3:15PM.

Our Lions Girls Basketball team enjoyed important milestones this week, including a team trip to watch the Villanova vs. UConn Women's Basketball game and a celebration of their seniors during their game against Lower Moreland. Congratulations to seniors Samantha McAndrew, Nina Meixler, and Isha Mukherjee.

Our Lions Wrestling team celebrated their seniors during their recent matchup against Devon Preparatory School. Congratulations to seniors Robert Marx, Ian Phinney, and Matthew Venediktov.

Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS

Girls Basketball vs. Abington HS

Monday, 2/5 @ 7:00PM

NHS Gym

HS Music Department: The Sounds of Bavaria

Tuesday, 2/6 @ 7:00PM

Buck Theater

Boys Basketball vs. Morrisville HS

SENIOR NIGHT

Thursday, 2/8 @ 7:00PM

NHS Gym

SAVE THE DATE

Mental Health Webinar

Understanding LGBTQ+

Wednesday, 2/21 @ 7:00PM

via Zoom

Register Here

Cultural Heritage Night

Wednesday, 3/13 @ 5:30PM

HS Cafeteria

Mask and Zany presents Footloose

Thursday, 3/14 - Saturday 3/16 @ 7:30PM

Buck Theater

Register for our Lions Community School programs. Explore classes in pickleball, yoga, Microsoft Excel, using an iPhone, and our interactive book club!

Community Happenings

Our Lions Boys Basketball team will host a dine-and-donate fundraiser at the Doylestown Chipotle (569 N Main Street) on Saturday, February 3 from 5-9PM. Dine-in or take-out to support the team! Find ordering details here.

The Central Bucks Chinese-American Association and Pearl S. Buck International invite you to a Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 10. Enjoy live entertainment, family activities, and more.

Be a Part of the Conversation and the Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission will host an evening parent program, "Have You Had the Conversation?" on Tuesday, February 13 with guidance for talking to children about substance abuse.

Disclaimer Statement: The information provided in the District’s Community Happenings segment above is intended solely for informational purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of any specific individual or organization. We offer this platform as a resource for community organizations but cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the details provided.

New Hope-Solebury School District

180 West Bridge Street New Hope, PA 18938

Phone: 215-862-5372

Fax: 215-862-2906