CORNWALL CONNECTIONS
October 2021
Dear Cornwall Families,
I can excitedly say that we have made it through 8 weeks of school. Due to our current circumstances, it provides a level of reflection that reminds us as educators about the joy it is to work with, teach and interact with all Cornwall students. The students are to be commended as they are adhering beautifully to the changes and all mitigation efforts. This is a direct reflection of the cooperation of our community and your commitment in helping us provide the best education possible for all students, whether “brick and mortar” or virtual.
As the school year progresses and we start to enter fall and the colder months, please be vigilant in making sure your children are wearing appropriate weather related attire. Recess will be ongoing and warm clothing and jackets will start to become a necessity.
On December 1, 2020 we will begin our holiday shop for all Cornwall students, both “brick and mortar” and virtual. This is a yearly event and is looked forward to each year by all students. Please see the Holiday Shop information sheet located in this newsletter.
Lastly, a friendly reminder that parent-teacher conferences are forthcoming on November 23 and 24, 2020. If you have not signed up for a time slot, please do so. If you would prefer an online conference, please sign up for a time slot and then contact the Cornwall office to indicate you’d prefer a virtual conference. See below for more details.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.
Mr. Nathanial Artz
Principal
Cornwall Elementary School
45 Burd Coleman Road
Lebanon PA, 17042
“Empowering students to reach their individual potential”
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Cornwall Elementary School will be conducting conferences for parents on Monday, November 22, from 2:00 – 9:00 P.M., and Tuesday, November 23, from 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Additionally, parents of Kindergarten students will also have the opportunity to conference on Thursday, November 18 from 1:00 to 8:00 PM. Students will not have school on November 22 and 23. The purpose of these conferences is to give parents the opportunity to talk with teachers about their child’s progress. Fifteen (15) minutes will be allocated for each conference.
Conferences will be scheduled online through PTCFast. You will find the link for scheduling conferences on the district website (www.clsd.k12.pa.us) under the Cornwall Elementary School tab. Parents/Guardians who would like to request a virtual or phone conference should schedule a time on PTCFast and indicate that in the comments.
If you are not able to schedule using the internet, paper request forms will be available in the school office.
NURSE NOTES
COVID-19 has increased our understanding on staying healthy. At the health office we appreciated all the prescreening you our doing as parents and guardians. Please feel free to call the health room if you have any concerns and questions on COVID-19. As always, please check with your primary care provider who knows your child best and can determine the care path you should take. If your child been seen and a COVID test performed, please contact the health room so we can make annotations of it. You should have the primary care provider fax to 717-389-1886.
Crunch an apple on Wednesday, October 21st and remember to snack healthy every day. Apples are fun to eat and an easy grab snack. It is important to get at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day to keep you healthy. Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a nutritious diet. They are low in calories, high in fiber, and make you feel full. Eating fruits and vegetables also provides children with valuable vitamins and minerals they need for good health. In addition, they are fun to eat! Apple Crunch is a program of Penn State PRO Wellness. For more information, visit Penn State Prowelness Apple Crunchh
Please contact me if you have any medical concerns related to your child. Non-urgent health concerns may be sent to student’s e-mail as noted in the skyward program. Please be sure to keep your e-mail address up to date, along with the primary phone number. Non-urgent messages may be emailed to srobins@clsd.k12.pa.us.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our day-to-day lives in unexpected and difficult ways. The constantly evolving situation may create significant stress and uncertainty, not only for children and youth, but also for those charged with caring for those students at home and in schools. The National Association of School Psychologist provided the following steps that parents can take to foster their own health and well-being and the health and well-being of children.
Attend to your physical self-care.
- This includes getting adequate sleep and taking breaks during the workday.
- Exercise can help calm the physical body and reduce stress. Examples include taking walks or bike rides, or working in the garden.
- Use stress management techniques such as using yoga, deep breathing, calming self-talk, or soothing music.
Care for your emotional health.
- Finding a balance between work and home is important, especially during times when crisis demands add to already busy workloads. Keep in mind the difference between things one can change (in the system or the world) and accepting those one cannot.
- Use meditation and deep breathing strategies. There are several websites, audio files, and apps that can help you with the steps of meditation and deep breathing.
- Use a journal to take a few minutes and focus on gratitude and write a few things you are thankful for in life. Identifying things to be grateful for in life is a strategy to shift your mindset.
Maintain social connections and focus on social care.
- Communicate regularly with family and friends. Even though this virus requires social distancing, you can connect using phones, social media, virtual meetings, text messages, and letters.
- Engage in acts of kindness, activism, or advocacy. These actions can reduce stress.
- Engage in hobbies or passions for creativity.
Please remember to be kind to yourself and understanding of others! If you have concerns about your child, do not hesitate to contact me at 717-273-4571 or email tmartinez@clsd.k12.pa.us
Mrs. Tessa Martinez, MS, NCSP
Learning Facilitator (School Psychologist/School Counselor)
Cornwall Elementary School
45 Burd Coleman Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
717.273.4571 ext. 1104