#ThisIsCheltenham
Sunday, Dec. 22
In this week's edition of #ThisIsCheltenham, Jamir Barnes signs national letter of intent to play football at Monmouth, CES iLab teams with Vanguard for student Hour of Code workshops, seventh annual Lady Panthers alumnae game - January 4, CHS Student Council, Skills for Life Students donate toys to Easterseals, CSD Foundation receives $5K donation from Forst Foundation, and EP students gift Holocaust survivor plaque in honor of deceased siblings. "Need to Know Info" features calendar reminders, committee reports, high school athletics schedule, upcoming meetings and events and this week's flyers.
Jamir Barnes Signs National Letter of Intent to Play Football at Monmouth
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CES iLab Teams with Vanguard for Student Hour of Code Workshops
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Seventh Annual Lady Panthers Alumnae Game - January 4
Cheltenham High School Lady Panthers alumnae are giving cancer the full court press. Now in its seventh year, the Lady Panthers Alumnae youth clinic and game on Saturday, Jan. 4 at Cheltenham High School aim to support those who are fighting cancer and raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s Coach vs. Cancer program. Tipoff for the alumnae game is noon. Purchase game tickets ($10 each / $15 for 2)> | Clinic Registration> | Read more>
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CHS Student Council, Skills for Life Students Donate Toys to Easterseals
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CSD Foundation Receives $5K Donation from Forst Foundation
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EP Students Gift Holocaust Survivor Plaque in Honor of Deceased Siblings
Calendar Reminders
Monthly early dismissals are generally the second Wednesday of the month. In January, the District has early dismissal on Wednesday, Jan. 8. 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 and offices will be closed the following days:
Monday - Wednesday, Dec. 23-25
Tuesday - Wednesday, Dec. 31 - Jan. 1
Offices will be open the following days:
Thursday - Friday, Dec. 26-27
Monday, Dec. 30
Schools and Offices reopen Thursday, Jan. 2.
For more events, visit the Cheltenham School District Calendar>
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Stay Informed: Educational Affairs Committee Meeting
Stay Informed: Communications Committee Meeting
The Communications Committee convened Thursday, Dec. 19 with board members Joel Fishbein and Charles Burdell-Williams presiding and Tyrone Scott in attendance. The agenda included communications analytics, athletic marketing and naming opportunities. Read more> | View Presentation>
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Stay Informed: Policy Committee Meeting
The Policy Committee convened on Wednesday, Dec. 18, and put forth four policies to be adopted at the Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, Legislative Board Meeting. Read more> | View Presentation>
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High School Athletic Schedule
Friday, Dec. 27
Girls Indoor Track @ Marine Corps Holiday Classic, The Armory (NYC)
Wrestling @ Wetzel Classic, Hatboro-Horsham, 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Wrestling @ Wetzel Classic, Hatboro-Horsham, 9 a.m.
Boys Indoor Track @ Marine Corps Holiday Classic, The Armory (NYC), 9 a.m.
Girls BB v. Simon Gratz Charter, 2:30 p.m.
Boys BB @ Pete & Jameer Nelson Classic v. Coatesville, Widener University, 3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30
Boys BB @ Pete & Jameer Nelson Classic v. Bishop McDevitt, Widener University, 6:30 p.m.
Girls BB v. Upper Dublin, 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 3
Girls BB @ Wissahickon, 7 p.m.
Boys BB v. Wissahickon, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 4
Boys and Girls Indoor Track @ U.S. Air Force Hispanic Games, The Armory (NYC), 9 a.m.
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, Jan 6, 2020, 10:00 AM
2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park, PA, USA
Facilities/Financial Affairs Meeting
Facilities Agenda
TBD
Finance Agenda (Proposed)
Recap Preliminary Budget and make recommendation for approval at January 2020 Legislative meeting
Intent to apply to PDE for referendum exceptions
Meeting is open to all Cheltenham residents and taxpayers.