CBA Elementary Lion Link 🐾
Your link between home and school | October 27, 2023
Hello CBA Families,
Welcome to your weekly edition of Lion Link, your link between home and school! This week's newsletter is chock full of upcoming events and reminders. Be sure to bookmark it, or save it to your home screen, to refer back to it throughout the week.
We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for you outstanding representation of our elementary school at our recent meeting with school leaders. The students' participation was truly remarkable and left an indelible mark on our school community.
We couldn't be prouder of the way they all eloquently conveyed the values, aspirations, and spirit of our school. Their engagement not only reflected their own excellence but also highlighted the collective strength of our school.
The involvement of our entire student body shows that we are a community that truly cares about the education and well-being of our students. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the students for their poise, intelligence, and maturity, and to the families for their unwavering support and encouragement. It's because of your dedication that our school continues to thrive and excel.
Additionally, we were delighted to have several families join us at the West Chester Halloween parade! Your presence, whether aboard the bus or at our table, was truly appreciated. This event was a another wonderful celebration of our community, and our students showcased an immense sense of pride for their school. We're looking forward to next year's parade already! Thank you for your support.
We hope everyone enjoys the unseasonably warm weather this weekend!
Don't forget to get your Halloween costumes if you haven't yet!
Thank you,
The CBA Team
- 10/30 - 3rd Grade Trip to Bringing Hope Home
- 10/31 - Halloween Parade & Party!
November at CBA
- 11/1 - Pre-K & K Field Trip to Highland Orchard
- 11/1 - PAC Nothing Bundt Cake Sales begin
- 11/2 - Outdoor Learning Day
- 11/2 - Treats for Troops Collection begins
- 11/6 & 11/7 - Fall Picture Day (Regular Uniforms)
Thank you, CBA Community!
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool and Elementary School in West Chester announced today that it has been recognized as a 2024 Best School by Niche, the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families. This year, the school secured an overall A+ grade ranking based on data provided by the school, as well as parent reviews. The school also received an A+ grade ranking for both Academics and Teachers, and an A for Diversity.
School Uniforms
We require all students to wear a school uniform unless otherwise directed.
- Daily Uniform: Girls and boys should wear a green or blue polo shirt with khaki shorts/pants/skirt.
- PE Uniform: PE t-shirt and mesh shorts or sweatpants with sneakers are required on PE days.
- Shoes & Socks: On Daily Uniform days, students must wear brown shoes with white, green or blue socks. Students should wear sneakers on PE days.
Yay Lunch
Meet Yay! We’re excited to continue our school dining partnership, offering menus curated by Yay’s expert team custom made for our school. Check out your Lunch Calendar for nourishing, delicious meals made fresh daily, with options for every luncher.
To set up your Yay account, visit theyaycompany.com/get-started
Lenape Pizza
Cost: $7 per lunch (Includes entree, side & drink)
Now Serving Pepperoni Pizza!
Vendor: Lenape Pizza
The November CBA Lunch Calendar is Now Available.
Due by Wednesday, November 1st
The Thanksgiving Feast will be held on Friday, November 17th!*
*A separate form will be sent out for the Thanksgiving Feast.
**We are unable to adjust for sick/late days. Any changes must be made a week in advance and should be emailed to robyn.mickle@chesterbrookacademy.com.
Coming up at CBA
A Message from our PAC
Halloween Parade & Party!
Halloween at CBA is something special that you don't want to miss!
On Tuesday, 10/31, PAC will be hosting their annual CBA Elementary Halloween Parade & Party! We have all kinds of fun Halloween activities, prizes, and treats in store for the kids rain or shine.
Agenda
- 9:00am-2:00pm - Various Halloween Stations (see schedule below)
- 2:30pm - Halloween Parade
- 3:00pm - Teacher Mummies!
Students should bring their costumes to school. They will change into costumes right before the parade. Please label ALL costume pieces. Weapons are not permitted.
PAC needs your help!
Please review the available slots in the Sign Up Genius to volunteer or donate items for the festivities.
If you would like to see your students' tentative schedule for the day please see here!
Thank you!
NEW! Weave & Wine Night!
Join us for a fun Mom's Night Out! Spots are limited.
Register below!
Password: CBA2023
Important PAC Links!
DIRECTORY: We are excited to share our 2023/2024 CBA Family Directory! We hope it provides opportunities to connect with fellow CBA families and your students' classmates! There is still time to have your information added! Please fill out the google form. For corrections, please email cbapacpresident@gmail.com
HOMEROOM PARENT: Being a Homeroom Parent is a new and exciting opportunity to make a difference for our students, teachers and our school. Homeroom Parents will help our Parent Advisory Council, and facilitate communication the teacher and other classroom parents.
Our Week in Pictures
Family Resources
Sick Policy
Families assist us in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all our Children by keeping sick Children at home. The purpose of our sick child policy is to:
- Reduce the spread of illness from a sick Child to other Children and members of School staff. x Promote complete recuperation of the sick Child.
- Prevent the constant spread of cold, flu and diarrhea and other communicable diseases that are common among small children.
Children who become ill at school will be made comfortable and families will be notified to pick them up within one hour. Families must keep sick children at home until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours* if they display any of the following:
- Fever of 100.4 degrees or more. Children must be free of fever for at least 24 hours, unassisted by fever-reducing medication before returning to school.
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Sore Throat
- Skin Rash
- Head Lice
- Heavy nasal discharge requiring frequent wiping every 3-5 minutes
- Persistent, non-productive or barking cough
- Fussy, cranky behavior unlike the Child
- Symptoms of communicable disease such as pink eye, measles, chicken pox, mumps, or strep throat
Alma - Parent Portal
Payment and contact information can be managed through the online parent portal, Alma. The link to Alma is below.
Please follow the instructions for logging in and contact Miss Jess with any questions or concerns.
1. Click on the link below to access ALMA to set up your account
2. Click “Forgot Password”
3. Username is firstname.lastname of primary account holder
4. Enter Email