#ThisIsCheltenham
Friday, January 18
In this issue of #ThisIsCheltenham, MLK "Day On," Board accepts Elkins Estate TIF agreement, junior cellist advances to regional competition, 2019 football schedule, need to know info, upcoming meetings / events; and much, much more.
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Service Projects, Historic Recitations, Song and Dance to Highlight Cheltenham’s MLK “Day On”
Hundreds of Cheltenham School District students, parents and community members will gather at Cheltenham High School on Monday, Jan. 21 for service projects, performances and birthday cake to commemorate the memory and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the District’s annual “Day On.”
Each school will perform its own service project, some of which include creating flashcards for incoming kindergarten students, no-sew blankets and bags to fill with toiletries and other essentials for those less fortunate, breakfast bags for the homeless, and collecting books, coats and stuffed animals for children. Some of the organizations the schools have partnered with include Laurel House, Pennsylvania Workwear program and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
Prior to students engaging in their service projects, community members will be treated to performances by the Elkins Park School African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Cedarbrook’s Explosion and Conscious Minds hip hop dancers and rappers, local dance troupes, recitation of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” by Glenside Elementary school student Taji Belle and a version of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” with audience participation. Pennsylvania State Representative Steve McCarter and CSD Board Chair Julie Haywood will also speak.
The day will wrap up in the high school’s senior cafeteria to sing “Happy Birthday” to Martin Luther King and enjoy birthday cake.
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CSD School Board Accepts Tax Incremental Financing Resolution to Redevelop Elkins Estate
By an 8-1 vote, the Cheltenham School District Board of Directors accepted the tax incremental financing resolution concerning the Elkins Estate at 1750 Ashbourne Rd. in Elkins Park.
The resolution reads: “Approval of a resolution of the Board of School Directors of the Cheltenham School District, approving the school district's participation in a tax increment finance districting within the Township of Cheltenham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in connection with the Elkins Estate Tax Increment Financing District; authorizing certain other matters relating to such tax increment district; and proving for an effective date and general repealer.” Read more>
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Junior Naomi Aires Retains First Chair in Cello at PMEA District Competition
Junior cellist Naomi Aires retained her first chair standing at this past weekend’s Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 11 Orchestra Festival at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School. She moves on to perform in the PMEA Region VI Orchestra competition Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 21-23 at Downingtown West for guest conductor Dr. Timothy Dixon. Read more>
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Cheltenham Football Unveils 2019 Schedule
At the annual Football banquet this past Sunday, the team's 2019 schedule was unveiled. Under third-year coach Ryan Nase, the team looks to improve on its 8-4 season and first district playoff win in nearly two decades.
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Calendar Reminders
Schools will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Monthly early dismissals have been moved from the third Wednesday of the month to the second Wednesday of the month. The District has early dismissal on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Schools will dismiss at the following times:
- Cheltenham High School | 1:30 p.m.
- Cedarbrook Middle School | 2:10 p.m.
- Elkins Park School | 2:40 p.m.
- K – 4 Schools | 2:45 p.m.
Schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18 for Presidents Day.
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Inclement Weather Procedures & Notification
This past weekend, Cheltenham experienced its first snow of 2019, and if past is prelude to the future, more winter weather is on its way for the next few months. Please read this message from Superintendent Wagner Marseille to learn how the District comes to decisions with regard to inclement weather circumstances and through which channels you can be notified. Read more>
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Parent Workshop & Book Club
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Athletics Schedule
Friday, Jan. 18
Girls Track @ Virginia Showcase, Lynchburg, Va.
Girls Track @ Lehigh University, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball @ Upper Moreland, 7 p.m.
Boys Basketball v. Upper Moreland, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 19
Girls Track @ Virginia Showcase, Lynchburg, Va.
Boys Track @ Glen Mills Invitational, 7:30 a.m.
Girls Track @ Armory (NYC), 8:30 a.m.
Girls Basketball @ Pennsbury, 1:30 p.m
Sunday, Jan. 20
Girls Track @ Virginia Showcase, Lynchburg, Va.
Monday, Jan. 21
Boys Basketball v. George Washington, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 22
Coed Swimming @ Upper Moreland, 3:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball @ Upper Dublin, 7 p.m.
Girls Varsity Basketball v. Upper Dublin, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 23
Boys Wrestling @ Hatboro Horsham, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 24
Boys Basketball @ Plymouth Whitemarsh, 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 25
Coed Swimming v. Upper Dublin, 5 p.m.
Girls Track @ Lehigh University, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball v. Plymouth Whitemarsh, 7 p.m.
For more events, visit CheltenhamPanthers.com.
Educational Affairs Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019, 06:30 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA
Policy Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019, 08:00 AM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA
Communications Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019, 07:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA
Homework Committee Meeting
Please RSVP to Maureen Jennis