Cedar Crest Middle School
April 2024 Newsletter
Message from the Principal
Hello CCMS Falcon Families
Welcome back! I hope you took some time to relax with family and friends over Spring Break!
As we head into April, testing season is upon us. Our students and staff have worked so hard this year, and it is time for them to “show what they know” on Pennsylvania State Assessments. The testing will begin the third week of April, and depending on grade level, go through the end of May. I have included testing details below in the calendar. We also have a slew of events and important dates to remember as we cruise into April!
Thank you for reading our monthly online newsletter. You can bookmark this link for easy access; however, the link will change with each monthly newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact the main office at 717-272-2032. The CCMS secretaries will direct your questions or inquiry to the appropriate staff member to best serve you.
Sincerely,
Mr. Joseph Burton
Principal
Cedar Crest Middle School
Cornwall-Lebanon School District Mission
“Empowering our students to reach their individual potential.”
PSSA DATES (Spring 2024)
Educational Trips Will Not Be Excused On These Dates
ELA Tests on April 22, 23 and 24
Math Tests on April 29 and 30
Science (8th Grade Students Only) on May 6 and 7
Great Purchase For Students
CCMS recommends that each student has a calculator for PSSA testing.
We recommend the Texas Instruments TI-30xiis.
This calculator can be purchased for less than $15 and is a great scientific calculator that your students can use for many years from 6th grade through high school.
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Important Dates
April 4 - Marking period ends.
April 8 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (Professional Learning Day for Staff)
April 11 – Blue Aggies & Friends Spring Craft in A-11 (see Mrs. Becker for permission slip)
April 15 - Report cards posted on Skyward Family Access
April 17 - P-SP Meeting at 7 pm in the library
April 22-23-24 - PSSA ELA Testing
April 29 - 30 - PSSA Math Testing
May 6 - 7 - PSSA Science (8th Grade only)
New Traffic Pattern for Student Drop-Off effective March 4, 2024
Electronic Sign In
The safety of our students is always a top priority for the Cornwall-Lebanon School District (CLSD). As part of our district safety initiative, we are pleased to announce that we have upgraded to a new visitor check-in system in our building to enhance school safety for both students and staff.
How Does It Work?
When entering the middle school building, visitors are required to present identification (such as a driver’s license, state-issued ID, or passport), which will be scanned into the Identi-Kid Visitor Managment System. The system checks the visitor's name and date of birth against a national database of registered sex offenders. No other information is collected, recorded, or shared externally. Upon approval, the front desk secretary will release the front door and present you with a sticker with the visitor's information and purpose.
Check-in is still required during each visit unless an item or correspondence is being dropped off with the secretary.
The system is only be used during school hours, not for after-school activities.
March Students of the Month
Team Blast (6-1) - Alexandria Carew
Team Blue Aggies (6-2) – Karter Lopes
Team Ironmasters (6-3) – Abigail Foltz
Team Titans (7-1) – John Moeun
Team Gryphons (7-2) – Charlotte Felty
Team Knights (7-3) – Kylie Metz
Team Academy (7-4) – Sawyer Jackson
Team Mariners (8-1) – Ella Pryma
Team Enterprise (8-2) – Jaselyn Bender
Team Endeavor (8-3) – Jeslean Colon
Blue Aggies & Friends Craft Time
See Mrs. Becker for permission slip.
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024, 03:15 PM
After school in Room A-11
April Dates:
- BOYS 7th & 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL, Tuesday's and Thursday's from 3:00-5:15 pm. (April 11, 16, 18,23, 25, 30)
- SPIN (Grades 6-8) with Ms. Benson, 3:15-4:00 pm, Cafetorium (April 9, 16, 23, 30))
- Chess Club, Grades 6-8 with Mr. Fogelsanger, B-14 (April 9, 15, 22, 29)
- Puzzles & Games with Mrs. Becker has been extended. Meet in A-11 ‘til 4:10 pm. (April 2).
- GAGA & 4-Square with Mrs. Patterson, 3:10-4:10 pm (April 3)
- Sketch with Mrs. Ryland and Mrs. Bott, 3:10-4:10 pm (April 15, 22, 29)
- JUMPSTART After-school tutoring, 3:10-4:10 pm (April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30)
- Pokemon Club with Mrs. Nolan, 3:10-4:10 pm (April 10)
- Making Strides Walking Club with Mrs. Rode, 3:10-4:10 pm (April 3, 10, 24)
- Envirothon with Mrs. Daugherty & Mrs. Nolan, 3:10-4:10 pm (April 4, 11, 18, 25)
Club Extra's
Youth Action Club
Pull Tab Collection
The Youth Action Club is currently hosting a pull-tab collection contest. The team with the greatest weight contributed will win an ice cream prize. The deadline to submit tabs is April 19. Last year CCMS donated 86 ½ pounds of tabs to Ronald McDonald House. Help us break that total!
United Way Day of Caring 2024
Members of YAC (and classmates, siblings, and parents) are invited to join us on April 20 for United Way Day of Caring. Our group will be mulching the hiking trail at Coleman Park. You may sign up using this link or contact Mrs. Raytick at praytick@clsd.k12.pa.us to join our work crew.
On Friday, May 17th we will be hosting our 9th Annual Diamond Dash Festival, which will take place during the school day. This event is part of our Four-Diamonds/Mini-THON effort to conquer childhood cancer through our support of the Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital. We are currently looking for Donations for our Festival. If you are interested in making a donation, please click this link to check it out. We are also looking for parent volunteers. Volunteers MUST have school clearances on file in the district office.
Please click on the following link if interested: VOLUNTEERS
Wings of Praise
Wings of Praise Winners for February
Week 25 (2/26/24-3/3/24)
#1 Brooke Miller, 7th
#2 Cylur Beats, 6th
#3 Jesiah Kunhart, 8th
#4 Tyler Walborn, 6th
#5 Graeme Gingrich, 7th
Week 26 (3/4/24-3/10/24)
#1 Aubrey Williams, 6th
#2 Kathryn Maag, 6th
#3 Tristan Vuong, 6th
#4 Ava Bragg, 6th
#5 Wesley Leach, 8th
Week 27 (3/11/24-3/17/24)
#1 Emma Klunk, 7th
#2 Avy Roache, 7th
#3 Lyla Duffy, 8th
#4 Lauren Jaeger, 8th
#5 Giana DelMarcelle, 6th
Week 28 (3/18/24-3/24/24)
#1 Gavin Dombach, 7th
#2 Tessa Jorfi, 7th
#3 Gabby Jean-Phillippe, 7th
#4 Rijing Zheng, 7th
#5 William Lugo, 7th
Week 29 (3/25/24-4/1/24)
#1 Kathryn Maag, 6th
#2 Casen Thies, 6th
#3 Adriana Moyer, 6th
#4 Berry Mohammed, 6th
#5 Luxlin Miller, 6th
Cedar Crest Performing Arts
To all our incredible supporters who attended the CCMSPA production of Into the Woods Jr., thank you for making the journey with us! Your presence made it truly special.
Now, our spotlight shifts to our 3rd Annual Summer Theater Camp. If you caught our show, you saw the talent of 40 elementary kiddos from our camp who were invited back for our spring musical. Spots are filling up fast, and attendance at camp is a must for participation. Check out the attached flyer and email director Kristi Glassford at kglassford@clsd.k12.pa.us for any questions.
Let's create more magic together on stage! 🎭✨
Cast members from Into the Woods
And, that's a wrap!
Cedar Crest C-3 Program
Parents/Guardians if you are considering a transition for your student to an online learning program, please check out Cedar Crest Cyber (C3). This is a Cornwall-Lebanon School District K-12 program that will provide your student with an enriched and dynamic digital learning experience. Please find additional information by clicking either on the image or C3 here.
MS Jump Start - After School Tutoring Opportunity
Jump START is an after-school tutoring program that allows students to complete homework and work on school projects. Jump Start is open to all students in grades 6-8 and will be held in the Learning Center Classroom from 3:10 to 4:10 PM every Tuesday of the month.
Let's Get Those Yearbooks Ordered
Yearbooks are now regularly priced at $28.00.
Orders can be placed online at https://yearbookforever.com/ or returned to Ms. Oblinsky in Room A-19.
SNACK SHACK
The CCMS staff are so appreciative of your kind generosity in providing delicious treats in the Snack Shack. There are over 120 staff at CCMS, so, you can imagine the treats go quickly. We updated our Amazon Wish List with what went fast and seemed to be favorites. If you could so kindly, check out the wish list again and purchase something, whether it be on Amazon where it will be shipped directly to school, or when you are out and about and can add something extra to your order. We want the Snack Shack to be a treat for them when they need a pick-me -up all year round, so we need help keeping it stocked. Your generosity doesn’t go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate the support of our CCMS Staff!
Next PSP Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 pm in the Learning Center.
We, as the PSP thank you so much for supporting our students at CCMS!
Message from the Nurse
The Health Office is in need of medium to extra-large elastic-waisted pants and shorts. If you have new or gently used pants and/or shorts with elastic waistbands that you would like to donate, please send them to the middle school nurse’s office. Thank you so much for your generosity.
If you received a referral for evaluation, as a result of the school’s health screenings (i.e. vision, hearing, and/or scoliosis screenings) please remember to have the completed form(s) returned to the nurse after your child’s evaluation by your health care provider.
Completed 6th grade physical and 7th grade dental exams, as well as updated immunization records, can be brought to the school or provided via fax to 717-389-1858. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. North, CCMS school nurse, at 717-389-1845.
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From the District . . .
The online CLSD Community Bulletin Board has lots of information about local events, sports activities, summer camps, scouting opportunities, and many other activities for students and families! Visit <www.clsd.k12.pa.us> and look under the “Community” tab. Info is updated regularly! Summer opportunities continue to be added. Many of these would meet the guidelines for Falcon Foundation awards ->- The deadline for submitting applications for Falcon Foundation awards is April 15th!
Upcoming meetings of the CLSD Board of School Directors: Check website for info and a link to view the Livestream meeting or to register to attend in person.
• Regular meeting - Monday, April 15, 5:30 PM, CCHS Large Group Instruction (LGI) room.
• Public Work Session - Monday, April 8, 5:30 PM, in the same location.
Up-to-date Athletics information, directions, and game schedules are available online: www.arbiterlive.com. Enter “Cedar Crest High School” in the Search box.
April Dates in the District:
• April 1: No School - Spring Vacation (unless needed as a weather make-up day); District offices are open.
• April 2: All CLSD Schools are in session (weather make-up day for the school closure on 2/13/2024)
• April 3: 3rd Marking Period Ends
• April 8: No School for Students (Professional Learning Day)
• April 8-12, 2024: National Library Week
• April 11: Report cards will be available online; Distribution of printed cards for elementary students will be April 12.
• April 11: Spring Title I Parent & Family Engagement Event, held at Union Canal Elementary School
• April 14: CCHS Spring Chorus Concert, 2 PM, CCHS Aud.
• April 15: Deadline for submitting applications for Falcon Foundation Grants and Awards; visit the CLSD website for details and applications, click here: https://www.clsd.k12.pa.us/cornwall-lebanon-school-district/community/falcon-foundation/grants-awards/
• April 18: Elementary Band Concert, Cedar Crest High School Auditorium10 AM and 7 PM,
• April 24: Administrative Professionals Recognition Day
• April 25: Middle School Orientation for 5th Grade Parents, 6:30 PM, CCMS Aud.
• April 22-26: PSSA English & Language Arts Testing for grades 3-8
• April 22-229-May 3: PSSA Testing Window (Math & Science, grades 3-8)
Volunteers and Chaperones
Cornwall-Lebanon School District greatly appreciates the volunteers and chaperones who provide assistance to students and teachers, as well as special events and activities. Volunteers are essential to the success of students. Look under the “Community” tab on the District Home page for details: www.clsd.k12.pa.us. Anyone who will be serving as a long-term or short-term volunteer for the District must complete the Volunteer Information packet, located on the website, prior to serving as a volunteer.
Skyward Notification System
The Skylert Notification System is only as accurate as the information you have provided to the District. Be sure your phone/email settings allow (do not block) these three numbers: (717) 272-2031; (717) 389-1810; (717) 272-2036 and emails from @clsd.k12.pa.us addresses. Please review your information and make any updates in Skylert:
1. Login to your Skyward account.
2. Click the word “Skylert” in the left menu.
3. Fill-in and check or uncheck your desired settings. Be sure to select at least one email or phone number in each category.
4. Click “SAVE” in the upper right side of the page when you are done and BEFORE you click on Exit.
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Principal Contact Information
Mr. Joseph Burton
Principal
Cedar Crest Middle School
Website: www.clsd.k12.pa.us
Location: 101 East Evergreen Road, Lebanon, PA, USA
Phone: (717) 272-2032
Assistant Principal Contact Information
Assistant Principal
Cedar Crest Middle School
Website: www.clsd.k12.pa.us
Location: 101 East Evergreen Road, Lebanon, PA, USA
Phone: (717) 272-2032
Assistant Principal Contact Information
Assistant Principal
Cedar Crest Middle School
Website: www.clsd.k12.pa.us
Location: 101 East Evergreen Road, Lebanon, PA, USA
Phone: (717)272-2032