#ThisIsCheltenham
Friday, February 1
In this issue of #ThisIsCheltenham, WES kicks off $25K campaign to win fitness equipment, Suni Blackwell named coordinator of athletics and activities, Cheltenham singers perform at Temple University's ManChoir, Voyage 2019 … taking flight, F&M Director Leaving CSD, need to know info, upcoming meetings / events; and much, much more.
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Wyncote Elementary Kicks Off $25K Project Fit America Online Voting Campaign
Wyncote Elementary hosted a raucous pep rally Thursday afternoon for students and staff to kick off a month-long campaign to win $25,000 in fitness equipment in the Dannon/ShopRite Project Fit America (PFA) online voting contest. Wyncote will win the equipment by garnering the most votes in online balloting from Saturday, Feb. 2 through - Thursday, Feb. 28 at Cheltenham.org/projectfitamerica. Votes can be cast once daily per email address, but voters must be at least 13 years old. Read more>
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Suni Blackwell Named Coordinator of Athletics and Activities
A three-sport student-athlete at Chester (Pa.) High School and varsity men’s basketball player at West Chester University (WCU), Suni Blackwell has been named the coordinator of athletics and activities at Cheltenham High School. After being approved for hire at the January Cheltenham School District Legislative meeting, Blackwell began his tenure on Tuesday, Jan. 22. Blackwell assumes the reins of the 25-sport athletics program that competes in the Suburban One League American Conference. He will also oversee Cheltenham High School’s student groups.
“I am humbled and honored for this opportunity to lead Cheltenham’s athletics and activities programs,” Blackwell said. “Together, we will provide our student-athletes and leaders with the highest quality academic, athletic and social experiences. Our athletic and activity programs will be a tool used to teach life lessons and develop the whole student in and out of the classroom. The Cheltenham High School athletics programs will continue to grow and compete at a high level.” Read more>
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Voyage 2019 … Taking Flight
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Calendar Reminders
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 Friday, Feb. 15 for teacher professional development.
Schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18 for Presidents Day.
For more events, visit the Cheltenham School District Calendar>
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Inclement Weather Procedures & Notification
Please read the following 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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2019-20 Course Selection Guide
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Stay Informed: Educational Affairs
The Educational Affairs Committee convened on Tuesday, Jan. 22 to present the math sequence and criteria for seventh grade. Additionally, an update was presented on the Curriculum Instructional Professional Development Committee (CIPD). View the presentation>
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Stay Informed: Communications
The Communications Committee convened on Thursday, Jan. 24. Topics included updates on the branding survey, social media campaign #SeniorsOfCheltenham and board meeting streaming, in addition to an overview of district partnerships and discussion of ways to increase use of the CSD mobile app. View the presentation>
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Athletics Schedule
Friday, Feb. 1
Swimming v. Plymouth Whitemarsh, 3:30 p.m.
Girls Track @ Lehigh University, 6:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball @ Hatboro Horsham, 7 p.m.
Boys Basketball v. Hatboro Horsham, 7 pm.
Saturday, Feb. 2
Girls Track, Millrose Games @ The Armory (NYC)
Boys Track @ Lehigh University, 8:30 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 4
Girls Basketball v. Wissahickon, 7 p.m.
Wrestling v. Springfield, 6 p.m. (Senior Night)
Tuesday, Feb. 5
Boys Basketball @ Springfield, 7 p.m.
Girls Basketball v. Springfield, 7 p.m. (Senior Night)
Wednesday, Feb. 6
Boys Track, Novice Meet @ Westown H.S., 6:30 p.m.
Wrestling @ Upper Moreland, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 7
Girls Basketball @ Abington, 5:15 p.m.
Boys Basketball v. Abington, 7 p.m. (Senior Night)
Friday, Feb. 8
Boys Track, Last Chance Meet @ Lehigh University, 6:30 p.m.
For more events, visit CheltenhamPanthers.com.
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Homework Committee Meeting
This meeting is for all Cheltenham residents. Please RSVP to Maureen Jennis at mjennis@cheltenham.org
Monday, Feb 11, 2019, 10:00 AM
Cheltenham School District, 2000 Ashbourne Rd., Elkins Park
Regular Legislative Board Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019, 07:00 PM
Cheltenham School District, 2000 Ashbourne Rd., Elkins Park
Educational Affairs Committee Meeting
This meeting is open to all Cheltenham Township residents.