#ThisIsCheltenham
Sunday, Feb. 23
In this week's edition of #ThisIsCheltenham, Joseph W. Rodgers Library at CHS back online as the Campus “Living Room,” United Parents Group hosts “Why Choose Cheltenham” Showcase on March 23, alumni artist returns to roots at Elkins Park School, Glenside students caught reading, CHS neuroscience students earn top spots at Brain Bee, and CHS Unified Bocce wins home match. "In the News" contains a story about the first CHS football players to be named to the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association 2019 Big 33 Roster. "Need to Know Info" features calendar reminders, including the 20-21 academic calendar, February Administrative Updates, Educational Affairs Committee report, high school athletics schedule, upcoming meetings and events and this week's flyers.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: The district's Black History Month celebration is Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Cheltenham High School. Performances and vendors! Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Joseph W. Rodgers Library at CHS Back Online as Student-Centered JWR Culture and Resource Center – The Campus “Living Room”
Two years after closing for remediation and renovation, the former Joseph W. Rodgers Library at Cheltenham High School has been reborn as the Joseph W. Rodgers Culture and Resource Center (CRC). After a soft opening in the fall where student reviews included “Beautiful,” “Modern,” and “Cool and awesome,” the District hosted an event complete with ribbon cutting and tours on Thursday, Feb. 20. For most in attendance, the event was their first opportunity to be in the space and their reactions were much the same as the students’ were during the soft opening, but also included comments like, “This looks exactly like what they have at my daughter’s college.” Read more> | See the evolution of the JWR CRC>
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United Parents Group Hosts “Why Choose Cheltenham” Showcase on March 23
Cheltenham’s United Parents Group (UPG) will host the inaugural Why Choose Cheltenham showcase highlighting the Cheltenham School District’s academics, extracurricular activities and student community on March 23 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. at Cedarbrook Middle School (300 Longfellow Avenue, Wyncote, PA 19095). Come experience the many reasons to choose and celebrate CSD. Students, teachers, parents and others will share their own reasons for #WhyChooseCheltenham! Read more>
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Alumni Artist Returns to Roots at Elkins Park School
Artist Arthur Haywood, former EP student and CHS grad, spoke with a number of aspiring artists this week and shared the mural making process, where he gets his inspiration, and how our students can get involved with the arts in the community. EP Art Teacher Julie Baines taught Haywood when he attended Elkins Park and saw his potential from a young age.
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Glenside Students Caught Reading
Glenside Elementary's room 3 was caught reading "Rent Party Jazz" by William Miller this week. Students used their literary skills to retell the story, identify character, plot and setting. Set in 1930s New Orleans, "Rent Party Jazz" follows young Sonny Comeaux, who has to work before school to help his mother make ends meet. When Mama loses her job, Sonny is worried. Rent day is coming soon, and if they miss paying by just one day, the landlord will put them out on the street and sell off their belongings. Sonny, however, finds a way to raise the funds through a "Rent Party Jazz."
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CHS Neuroscience Students Earn Top Spots at Brain Bee
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CHS Unified Bocce Team Wins Home Match
Congratulations to the Cheltenham Panthers Unified Bocce team — currently 2-2-1 for the season after winning both matches on Tuesday versus Harriton High School! Unified Bocce pairs student athletes with disabilities with their non-disabled peers to participate in this PIAA Varsity Sport. Read more>
Senior gridders TJ Harris, Nate Edwards and Jamir Barnes became the first Panthers to be selected for the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association 2019 Big 33 Roster. The game is May 25 at Central Dauphin School District in Lower Paxton Township. Read more>
Calendar Reminders
Monthly early dismissals are generally the second Wednesday of the month. In March, the District has early dismissal on Wednesday, March 11. 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.
in advance of Spring Break, schools will dismiss at the following times on April 3:
- Cheltenham High School | 1:55 p.m.
- Cedarbrook Middle School | Noon
- K – 6 Schools | 1 p.m.
Schools will be closed Monday - Friday, April 6 - 10 for Spring Break.
District Offices will be closed Friday, April 10.
- First day of the 2020-21 school year is Monday, Aug. 31.
- The final student day of the 2020-21 school year is Thursday, June 17.
- View the 2020-21 Academic Calendar>
For more events, visit the Cheltenham School District Calendar>
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Stay Informed: February Administrative Updates
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Stay Informed: Educational Affairs Committee January 2020
The Educational Affairs committee convened on Tuesday, Jan. 21 with board members, administrators and community members present. The agenda included new high school courses. New courses to be added for student selection during the 2020-2021 school year include Government, Game Design, Cybersecurity, Student Independent Project (Gifted Department), Digital Music Lab and Intermediate Guitar. The presentation includes information about rationale and staffing, materials and cost implications for the district and families. The Educational Affairs committee will next meet Tuesday Feb. 18 at the Administration Building. View Presentation>
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High School Athletic Schedule
Thursday, Feb. 27
Swimming @ District One Championships, La Salle University
Friday, Feb. 28
Wrestling @ South East AAA Regional Tournament, Souderton, 5:30 p.m.
Swimming @ District One Championships, La Salle University
Saturday, Feb. 29
Wrestling @ South East AAA Regional Tournament, Souderton, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, March 1
Boys & Girls T&F @ PTFCA State Championships, Penn State
For more on Panther Athletics, visit www.cheltenhampanthers.org.
Black History Month Celebration
Tuesday, Feb 25, 2020, 06:30 PM
Cheltenham High School, Rices Mill Road, Wyncote, PA, USA
Communications Committee Meeting
Agenda
- Communications Analytics
- Alumni Association Update
- Events Overview
Meeting is open to all Cheltenham residents and taxpayers.
Thursday, Feb 27, 2020, 07:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
Facilities/Financial Affairs Meeting
Facilities Agenda
TBD
Financial Affairs Agenda
Review of PDE’s decision on referendum exception submission
Meeting is open to all Cheltenham residents and taxpayers.
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2020, 07:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
SEAC Meeting
Getting involved with SEAC provides the opportunity to meet and connect with other parents of kids who receive, or may be in need of, special education services. Whether you are new to the special education arena, or a seasoned veteran, ALL parents and caregivers are welcome! Join us as we learn from each other, help plan events that educate others, and work together to advocate for our kids.
For more information and a full calendar of SEAC meetings and events, visit our Facebook page:
Thursday, Mar 5, 2020, 09:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
Regular Legislative Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2020, 07:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
School District Flyers (Click to enlarge)
The 1619 Project
UPG "Why Choose Cheltenham" Open House
Girls Free BB Clinic (ages 6-14)
SEAC Informational Session
Show Me the Data: Making Sense of the
Psycho-Educational Evaluation