#ThisIsCheltenham
Sunday, Oct. 20
In this week's edition of #ThisIsCheltenham, Unified student-athletes participate in leadership summit, national merit semifinalists and commended scholars celebrated, juniors and seniors receive financial reality check, Student Services partners with CARing for Kids Foundation to distribute winter coats, and top videos of the week. In the News features Field Hockey juniors Megan Boyle and Kayla Sullivan. Need to Know Info includes calendar reminders, legislative board meeting live stream and archive, 2019-20 Board of School Directors guide, the upcoming week's athletics schedule, upcoming meetings and events and this week's flyers.
Unified Student-Athletes Attend Youth Leadership Summit for Unified Champion Schools
The summit convened student-athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to learn about leadership and strategies for making a difference in their school communities through fun, highly interactive and energetic activities. For one of the team building icebreakers, participants created an outfit from toilet paper and Burris fashioned a prom dress. Read more>
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National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Scholars Celebrated
The Counseling Department held a breakfast this past week for the Cheltenham students who were recognized as National Merit Scholarship commended and semifinalists. The eight commended scholars, who fell within the 96th percentile of SAT takers, include Naomi Aires, Aaron Blower, Emily Chao, Zachary Hoffman, Naja Hunter, Lou Liedtka, Serena Sohmen, Henry Sywulak-Herr. Nathan Kirschner, Christopher Luk, Nancy Sohlberg, Victoria Suarez and Jonathan Warsaw qualified as semifinalists and now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $31 million.
Photo IDs | Front row (l to r): Christopher Luk, Nancy Sohlberg, Serena Sohmen, Zachary Hoffman, Victoria Suarez. Back row (l to r): Jonathan Warsaw, Nathan Kirschner, Naomi Aires, Aaron Blower, Emily Chao, Henry Sywulak-Herr, Naja Hunter, Lou Liedtka.
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Juniors and Seniors Receive a Financial Reality Check
On Friday, Oct. 11, juniors and seniors participated in TruMark Financial Credit Union’s Financial Reality Fair, a unique opportunity for students to experience some of the financial challenges they will face when they start life on their own. The students identified a career and starting salary and launched into an interactive budgeting exercise wherein they had to pay for basics like housing, utilities, transportation, clothing, and food, in addition to some not-so-basics like entertainment and travel. Read more>
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Student Services Partners with CARing for Kids Foundation to Distribute Winter Coats
Top Videos of the Week
The new Joseph W. Rodgers (JWR) Culture and Resource Center (formerly the JWR Library) held a soft opening this week, opening doors to students and staff at Cheltenham High School. More furniture and books are on order. Take a look inside the 3,000-square-foot, student-centered space replete with soft seating, glass-covered, private study rooms, sub-dividable classroom space, reference desk, technology helpdesk and an office set against a backdrop of soothing yellow and gray hues. A glass wall looks out onto the high school courtyard and provides excellent light.
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Junior Field Hockey defenders Megan Boyle and Kayla Sullivan were highlighted on Philafieldhockey.com for ranking first and 10th, respectively, in the region in defensive saves. Through 14 games, Boyle has 26 defensive saves, an average of 1.86 per outing. The second-ranked defender is averaging one defensive save per game. Sullivan is averaging .57 over her 14 games. Read more>
Calendar Reminders
Schools are closed on Tuesday, Nov. 5 for Election Day.
Monthly early dismissals are generally the second Wednesday of the month. In November, however, the District has early dismissal on Wednesday, Nov. 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.
K-8 schools have early dismissal on Monday, Nov. 25 for parent-teacher conferences. Schools will dismiss at the following times:
- Cedarbrook Middle School | Noon
- K-6 schools | 1 p.m.
K-8 schools have no classes on Tuesday, Nov. 26 for parent-teacher conferences.
CSD has no classes on Wednesday, Nov. 27 for parent-teacher conferences.
All District schools and offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving break.
For more events, visit the Cheltenham School District Calendar>
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Legislative Board Meeting Live Stream and Archive
The Cheltenham School District is engaged in a live stream pilot with its legislative meetings in an effort to broaden its reach and include more individuals in the governance process. The Monday, Oct. 7 meeting was live streamed and has been archived at www.cheltenham.org/boardmeetingvideos. The Tuesday, Nov. 12 legislative board meeting can be viewed online at cheltenham.org/stream. The broadcasts generally begin at 7 p.m. For those still interested in watching on television, the meeting will still be broadcast on Channel 42/Verizon 1960. View the archive>
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2019-20 Board of School Directors Guide
With the November 5 election fast approaching, please take the time to read what being a school board member is all about in the 2019-20 Board guide. Five of the nine seats on the CSD Board of School Directors are up for election.
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This Week's Athletic Schedule
Friday, Oct. 25
Boys / Girls Cross Country, District One Championships @ Lehigh University, 9:30 a.m.
Football v. Wissahickon, 7:30 p.m.
For more on Panther Athletics, visit www.cheltenhampanthers.org.
Policy Committee Meeting
Click through for additional information:
https://www.cheltenham.org/Page/2#calendar1/20191002/event/8724
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019, 08:00 AM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
Communications Committee Meeting
Click through for additional information:
https://www.cheltenham.org/Page/2#calendar1/20191002/event/8589
Thursday, Oct 24, 2019, 07:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
UPG Meeting
Monday, Oct 28, 2019, 07:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
Facilities/Financial Affairs Meeting
https://www.cheltenham.org/Page/2#calendar1/20191115/event/8586