#ThisIsCheltenham
Sunday, Nov. 24
In this week's edition of #ThisIsCheltenham, Panthers Football victorious in wild District 1 5A title tilt, CHS Skills for Life students host Thanksgiving feast, CHS Environmental Club partners with Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to plant trees on campus, CES celebrates annual heritage night, Polar Panthers "freezin’ for a reason" and PBL7 Social Studies class learns about GIS and story mapping websites. "In the News" features a PHL17 live shoot recognizing CBK teachers, "Need to Know Info" features calendar reminders, the November Administrative Updates, Did You Know about using Amazon Smile to benefit the Cheltenham School District Foundation, board committee meeting reports, athletics schedule, upcoming meetings and events and this week's flyers.
Panthers Football Victorious in Wild District 1 5A Title Tilt
Panthers senior QB Adonis Hunter ran for three TDs and threw for another two, including the 25-yard game winner to senior WR TJ Harris, as the Cheltenham claimed its first District I 5A Championships with a come-from-behind 43-42 instant classic over the Academy Park Knights on Friday night. The 13-1 Panthers face District 3 champion Cocalico High School in the state semifinal on Friday, Nov. at 6 p.m. at Hersheypark Stadium. Cocalico advanced with a 45-7 win over Cedar Cliff. Read more>
Media:
- Photos by @FlatTailPhoto>
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Skills for Life Students Host Thanksgiving Feast
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CHS Environmental Club Partners with Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to Plant Trees on Campus
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CES Celebrates Annual Heritage Night
While it wasn’t the entire United Nations, it was pretty close. On Friday Nov. 15, Cheltenham Elementary School celebrated its annual Heritage Night with displays representing Israeli, Polish, Italian, German, Mexican, Haitian, Puerto Rican, African American, Irish, Brazilian, Vietnamese, Colombian, Liberian and Sierra Leonean heritages. Read more>
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Polar Panthers Freezin’ for a Reason
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PBL7 Social Studies Class Learns about GIS and Story Mapping Websites
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Calendar Reminders
Monthly early dismissals are generally the second Wednesday of the month. In December, however, the District has early dismissal on Wednesday, Dec. 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.
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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November Administrative Updates
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Did You Know?
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Stay Informed: Educational Affairs Committee
The November Educational Affairs meeting convened on Tuesday, Nov. 19 and covered the district's Future Ready PA Index results. "The Pennsylvania Department of Education recognizes that students – and the schools that serve them – are more than just standardized test scores. Launched in November 2018, the Future Ready PA Index is the result of discussions with thousands of educators, parents, advocates, policymakers, and business leaders across Pennsylvania about how communities should evaluate schools."
After presenting their schools' results, principals walked the attendees through the steps taking place to improve student academic achievement and growth. Various CSD teachers from varied content areas supported the presentation by providing additional information and demonstration lessons on diverse instructional initiatives. Read more>
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Stay Informed: Communications Committee
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Athletic Schedule
Wrestling v. Martin Luther King, 10 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Boys Basketball v. Imhotep Institute Charter, 11 a.m.
Facilities/Financial Affairs Meeting
For additional information please click link below.
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019, 07:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
Special Education Alliance of Cheltenham
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Thursday, Dec 5, 2019, 06:30 PM
400 Myrtle Avenue, Cheltenham, PA
CAAA Exec. Meeting
Monday, Dec 9, 2019, 06:30 PM
300 Longfellow Road, Wyncote, PA, USA
Homework Committee Meeting
The Homework Committee will review findings from this past spring's homework survey and develop recommendations for a presentation on a revised homework policy at the February Education Affairs Committee meeting. Following the Educational Affairs presentation, recommendations will move to the Policy Committee then to the board for an adoption vote.
This meeting is open to all Cheltenham Township residents and tax payers.
Monday, Dec 9, 2019, 06:30 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
Regular Legislative Board Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019, 07:00 PM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
Educational Affairs Committee Meeting
Agenda
Special Education
Challenge Program
Meeting is open to all Cheltenham residents and taxpayers.