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January 2019

A NEWSLETTER FROM CB CARES PARENT NETWORK * SPONSORED BY FRED BEANS AUTO DEALERSHIPS

January’s Asset #34 Cultural Competence

CB Cares Educational Foundation will hosts its 16th year coordinating the largest

suburban MLK Day of Service outside Philadelphia on Monday January 21st. As

our country honors the remarkable legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,

the event will begin with an uplifting opening ceremony. Honoring his innovative spirit, Sonja Burrus will serve as the

keynote speaker and there will be special performances by Tamanend Middle School’s Gold’ n’ Blue Choir, Second

Baptist Youth Dance Ministry as well as the church’s beloved acapella gospel group, the Back Bench Boys. Over the

years, thousands of volunteers have participated in area service projects and this year will be no exception with many

families making it a day ON across the region.

Opportunities to participate and volunteer in one of the CB Cares’ MLK Day of Service projects after the ceremony can

be found on CB Cares’ website www.cb-cares.org. All are welcome and registration is suggested for service projects

however walk-ins will be welcomed.

Thursday, February 7th 7pm Lenape MS

What to expect and how to help your children transition

smoothly will be the topic presented in a relaxed, informal

workshop by Dr. Christina Carson-Sacco. She is a

psychologist and practice owner of The Center for

Neuropsychology & Counseling, with offices in Warrington

and Lafayette Hill. Dr. Carson-Sacco has been working

with families in Bucks County since 1999. For more

information about her practice, visit:

www.TheCenterInWarrington.com

Babysitting is available for children age 5+ and will be

provided by CB High School National Honor Society and

Key Club students. Drop-off for babysitting will begin at

6:30pm and pick-up will immediately follow the program.

FREE to attend. Registration required for babysitting.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-transitions-from-

elementary-to-middle-to-high-school-parent-positive-

registration-53157857583

Healthy Transitions from

Elementary to Middle to High School

CB Cares EF hosts 16th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Opening Ceremony

Second Baptist Church of Doylestown

6055 Swamp Road Fountainville

Monday, January 21st 8:30 – 9:30 am

Jillian Harvan CB West High School Grade 12

Talented, individually gifted, and extremely motivated, Jillian Harvan is a guaranteed

success in whatever artistic endeavors she undertakes. She has thrown herself into

endless art programs, opportunities, and never says no to a new opportunity. Jillian is

one of the most talented and dedicated students I have ever had in my 18 years of

teaching! Her maturity surpasses that of a typical senior and is well-mannered, well-

spoken and has fantastic focus and demeanor. She is willing to take creative risks, and

enjoys challenging herself with unique combinations of materials. She is a forward

thinker and always has a reason behind her work. She is a creative and inventive young

lady and truly has an honesty and high level of thinking that sets her apart from her

peers. She has participated in art experiences outside of school that have allowed her

to develop into the strong, young artist that she is today. She has studied at more

pre-college classes than anyone I have ever had, which include Savannah College of Art and Design, Ringling

College of Art and Design, Carnegie Mellon University, University of the Arts and Moore College of Art. Her

dedication and commitment to her study of art will serve her well as she applies them in her future. Jillian has

been a community service chair of our school’s National Art Honor Society for the past two years, has run

numerous art activities, such as an art sticker sale, craft sale, made invitations, artwork, and volunteered

throughout our local community and beyond. Jillian is a Scholastic gold key (1), silver key (2) and honorable

mention (2) recipient from artwork submitted during her Junior year. Jillian takes advantage of every artistic

opportunity that comes her way and is enthusiastic about her artistic endeavors.

Camille Foster-Swartley Tohickon Middle School Grade 8

Acting has transformed a Camille who was once anxious to be in front of a crowd. Bit

by the acting bug at age 10, by a random community audition, she got cast for a

professional production at Bristol Riverside Theater's Enemy of the People. Not knowing

much about theater and file, she has researched and found her own casting calls,

researched roles and advocated for her talent and passion to act. She spent her

afternoons rehearsing for the Town and Country's Holiday show and devotes academic

and after school time to traveling for her role as an amusement park child in the TV show

Orange is the New Black. For a kid who was dogged by anxiety, being on stage brought

out her confidence. She has pursued her passion through professional acting classes and

all the while stays humble in her talents.

Victoria Rabin Butler Elementary School Grade 5

Tori is always doing something creative - she especially likes singing and Irish dancing. She

participates in many activities outside of school whether is practicing for the holiday recital

at the Doylestown conservatory or performing at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia in

the Sounds of Excellence concert. She has incredible talent and was selected in both

concerts to be one of the only performing singers out of all the performers. Over the

summer she did 3 camps at the theater Arts Center - performing in Junie B. Jones, Jungle

Book and Beauty and the Beast. She also loves Irish Dancing and performed at Disney last

summer. Her passion and dedication to performing also included a flash mob

performance with her dance school and being in the junior choir at her synagogue.

Boomerang nominations are due by Wednesday January 29th

January Asset #34 Cultural Competence

Young person has knowledge of and comforts people of

different cultural, racial ethnic backgrounds.

The following students represent the Boomerang Youth Recognition Award for

December’s Asset #17 Creative Activities

Young person spends 3 or more hours per week in lessons

or practicing in music, theater or other arts.

TIPS FOR JANUARY’S ASSET #34

CULTURAL COMPETENCE

Think about your family, ethnic background, or cultural heritage and what makes

you proud and gives you comfort. Then explore other cultures’ or countries’

people, art, sayings, food, songs and traditions. Help young people learn about the

backgrounds of others and create a more understanding world by appreciating

differences.

Also try this

In your home and family: Explain to your child how and why her or his name was chosen. Talk about any connections

the name has with your family’s roots and culture—old or new.

In your neighborhood and community: Get to know people who are from a different country or have a different cultur-

al heritage from you. Ask them about their family traditions, celebrations, and other unique aspects of their back-

grounds.

In your school or youth program: Seated in a circle, ask students or participants to talk about their ethnic or family back-

grounds and their favorite celebrations, foods, music, and traditions. Then have them complete this sentence: “If I could

share one thing about my cultural heritage, my gift to you would be . . .”

Nominate a deserving student for a Boomerang Award today!

https://cb-cares.org/what-we-do/programs/schools/

Support Staff Spotlight: Laura Johnsen

Position: Safety & Security Coordinator

CB West HS

Years in CBSD: 29

CB Cares EF receives $25k from

Hatboro Federal Savings

Linda Roehner, president/CEO presented CB Cares EF with

a $25K donation through the state’s Educational

Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. These funds

allow CB Cares to continue to provide our programs to

our students and families such as the Boomerang, Parent

Positive and Innovative Learning grants. We are very

grateful for the continued support of Hatboro Federal

Savings. For more information about the EITC program

visit: https://cb-cares.org/get-invested/educational-

improvement-tax-credit/

This month’s spotlight shines brightly on Laura Johnsen

and her almost three decades of service as CB West’s

Safety & Security Coordinator. Ms. Johnsen absolutely

enjoys interacting with the students and staff on a day

to day basis but she also confirmed that no two days

are EVER like. In her free time she enjoys gardening

and the beach. As a dedicated animal lover, she helps

trap, neuter and release (TNR) feral cats and feeds

those who show up twice a day. Personally she has had

eight TNR cats over the years and finds taking care of

them as a healthy and relaxing distraction from a busy

world. The advice she would give to her younger self

would be “to make the most of each day and not be in

a hurry to grow up too fast! Time does really fly by.”

Good advice for kids of all ages these days. Thank you

Ms. Johnsen for your 29 years of devotion and dedica-

tion to the school community of CB West.

Our Mission Statement:

CB Cares Educational Foundation, in partnership with Doylestown Health,

the Central Bucks School District, local businesses, and the community, is dedicated to enriching the

experience of students through learning grants and 40 Developmental Asset based programs

which promote responsible and resilient youth.

Community News & Events

Visit our website: Cb-cares.org to download a nomination form.

Nominations are being accepted through April 30, 2019.

The recipient will be honored at a community ceremony in late spring

with a plaque and $500 award.

The Positive Coaching Award is sponsored in

partnership between

CB Cares EF and Bucks County Orthodontics.

Did you know coaches are a leading positive influence on today’s youth?

Second Baptist of Doylestown Service Project:

WANTED: GENTLY USED & NEW CLOTHING

The Bucks County Chapter of The Links will be hosting a clothing drive to

benefit A Woman’s Place.

Most needed items are the following:

Women's clothing

Children's new and gently used winter clothing sizes new born to 16

Boys and Girls tops or bottoms

Boys and Girls Winter coats

Socks

Volunteers are welcomed to participate on Monday, January 21st at Second

Baptist Church Of Doylestown 6055 Swamp Rd. If you are unable to join us,

feel free to drop off donations at the church from 8:00am to noon.

MLK Service Project Opportunity

CB CARES PRESENTED 24 INNOVATIVE LEARNING GRANT CHECKS BEFORE THE HOLIDAY BREAK!

Buckingham’s Sinead Doherty, Kristin Kraus,

and Carrie Vice received a grant for their

“WMBK Mobile studio” project. Congrats!

Barclay’s Madison Leech, Christine Dollarton,

and Nicole Smith received a grant for their “Rise

Together” project. Way to GO!