#ThisIsCheltenham
Friday, March 1
In this issue of #ThisIsCheltenham, Black History Month celebration, Tie Ceremony at EP, perfect score at PJAS competition, senior gridder recognized with scholar athlete award, CE iLab earns Hess Toy Truck STEM kits, Summer Voyage "Taking Flight" at Cheltenham Elementary. "Need to Know Info" includes calendar reminders, Eastern open house, kindergarten registration, PAL survey, athletics schedules, upcoming meetings and events and this week's flyers.
Cheltenham School District Celebrates Black History Month with Performance Showcase
Students from across Cheltenham came together on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the high school to celebrate Black History Month with singing, dancing, poetry recitation and spoken word performances, historical oral presentations and video productions reveling in the rich tapestry that is Black history .
EP School students opened the showcase with a recitation of Marianne Williamson’s “Our Deepest Fear”; followed Wyncote Elementary Singers performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”; Glenside Elementary students made separate presentations about black migration and its impact on the arts, and Billie Holiday; and Cheltenham Elementary ambassadors performed a poem and three-part dance titled “Lifting Up Greatness."
Cheltenham High School’s deep pool of artistic talent shone brightly for the rest of the show, as senior Audrey Whetts performed an original dance to Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come”; Black Student Union performed #ITOOAMCHELTENHAM; and five poets delivered powerful spoken word odes to Black history. To round out the showcase, the 30-member CHS Select Choir sang spirituals arranged by prominent living, African-American choral musicians: Anthony Trecek-King’s “I’m Building Me a Home” and Stacey V. Gibbs’ vibrant, jubilation-evoking arrangement of “Oh, What A Beautiful City.” Junior Nila Anthony closed out the showcase with an a cappella solo rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
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Leadership Academy Sixth Graders Earn Blue and Gold Ties
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Junior Brianna Smith Earns Perfect Score at PJAS Competition
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Senior Will Felix Recognized with Scholar Athlete Award from National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
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Cheltenham Elementary iLab Earns Hess Toy Truck STEM Kits
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Black History Month Peace Assembly at Cheltenham Elementary
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Summer Voyage “Taking Flight” at Cheltenham Elementary
Cheltenham School District will sponsor the 2019 Summer Voyage program “Taking Flight,” where rising second through sixth graders can explore the history of flight, its social and cultural impact on societies across the globe, engineering and design of various aircraft, and design of their own flight innovations. Pennsylvania-certified teachers will lead students through a project-based learning model as they exercise their curiosity, creativity, collaboration and critical-thinking skills in various activities. Read more> | Registration>
Calendar Reminders
- 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.
School will be closed Monday, April 15 – Friday, April 19 for Spring Break.
For more events, visit the Cheltenham School District Calendar>
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Eastern Center Open House – Sunday, March 3
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (3075 Terwood Rd. in Willow Grove) will be hosting an open house on Sunday, March 3, 2019, from 1-3:30 p.m. The open house is a great opportunity for parents of high school students to see how Eastern can give students a competitive edge in college or in a specialized career program.
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Kindergarten Registration and Readiness Screening for the Class of 2032
Kindergarten registration and readiness screening for the 2019-20 school year will take place Monday, May 6 through Thursday, May 23 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Administration Building (2000 Ashbourne Rd., Elkins Park). Due to professional development day, registration will not take place on Tuesday, May 21. Prior to making an appointment, parents/guardians must submit an application via the district's registration portal. Once registration paperwork is submitted, a link will appear to schedule an appointment to bring in the required paperwork and for the child to participate in the readiness screening. Children must be a Cheltenham Township resident to register, and be 5-years-old on or before September 1, 2019, to attend kindergarten this coming school year. For questions or assistance scheduling an appointment, contact CSD Registrar Kate Shevlin at 215-881-6322.
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Stay Informed: Communications Committee Meeting
The Communications Committee met Thursday, Feb. 28. The following items were on the agenda: Branding survey update; administration boardroom A/V update, communications / technology data, CSD Foundation retreat recap; and equity statement outreach. View full presentation>
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Cheltenham Police Athletic League Survey
The Cheltenham Police Athletic League (PAL) is asking for feedback from the community about the organization and its programs. To this end, please complete a short survey so PAL can understand the community's wants and needs in terms of what it can offer. Direct questions to Ofc. Dave Sparango at 215-885-1600 x971. Take the survey>
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Athletics Schedule
Friday, March 1
Swimming, District 1 Championships @ La Salle University
Wrestling, South East AAA Regional Tournament @ Souderton
Saturday, March 2
Wrestling, South East AAA Regional Tournament @ Souderton
Saturday, March 9
Girls Track, New Balance National Indoor Championship @ NYC
Sunday, March 10
Girls Track, New Balance National Indoor Championship @ NYC
Wednesday, March 13
Softball v. Lansdale Catholic, 3:30 p.m.
Baseball v. Pennridge, 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 14
Boys Volleyball v. Lansdale Catholic, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, March 15
Boys Tennis v. North Penn, 3:30 p.m.
For more sports events and activities, visit CheltenhamPanthers.org.
For more events, visit the Cheltenham School District Calendar>
Facilities/Financial Affairs Committee Meeting
This meeting is open to all Cheltenham Township residents
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2019, 07:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
Special Education Alliance of Cheltenham Meeting (SEAC)
Thursday, Mar 7, 2019, 07:00 PM
400 Myrtle Ave., Cheltenham, PA
UPG Meeting
Monday, Mar 11, 2019, 07:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
Regular Legislative Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2019, 07:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
Educational Affairs Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2019, 06:30 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA
District Flyers (Click to Enlarge or Click Through)
3rd Annual "Dads Read Across Cheltenham"
Kindergarten Registration
CPR Session @ Myers Elementary
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Community Flyers (Click to Enlarge or Click Through)
Cheltenham Township Library Seeks Candidates
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