Caln Elementary School
Monday Morning Message Summer Edition 8.17.2020
About Us: Caln Elementary School
Principal: Rebecca Vietri
The mission of the Coatesville Area School District, rich in diversity, and committed to excellence, is to create innovative educational experiences, which are funded by the taxpayers, supported by the community, delivered by dedicated teachers and administrators, to ensure all students will become responsible, contributing global citizens.
Email: vietrir@casdschools.org
Website: casdschools.org/caln
Location: 3609 Lincoln Highway East, Thorndale, PA, USA
Phone: 610-383-3760
Facebook: www.facebook.com/coatesvilleSD/
Twitter: @CASDCaln
Coatesville Area School District Reopening Plan
On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the CASD School Board approved a reopening plan for CASD schools for the 2020-2021 school year. Virtual Instruction for CASD students will begin on August 31, 2020. Online instruction, K-12, will be delivered through Canvas, the Coatesville Area School District's Learning Management System. Your student will receive information on how to access the Canvas Platform before the start of the school year.
You can visit the following link to read more information regarding the reopening plan:
https://www.casdschools.org/domain/1872
Please visit the district website to view the July 30 district update in English and Spanish by Superintendent, Mr. Hanna.
CASD Starts the Year with Virtual Instruction
The Coatesville Area School District is starting the year with virtual instruction. All students will need a Chromebook to access their school work and classes. It is imperative that students are equipped with a Chromebook and ready for virtual instruction.
If you are in need of a replacement Chromebook, please use the following link to schedule an appointment:
http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq1N1KtPsxolFIyk7IQTO-z12nT_ihnSVF7NVFNFF_5N4pBw/viewform
You can also contact technology via email at ITHelpdesk@casdschools.org
Returning Student Information: Snapcode and form to go live on August 18, 2020
We hope you and your family are healthy and safe.
As we begin to gear up for another period of remote learning, it is important for the Coatesville Area School District to maintain accurate contact information. The school district is excited to announce the launch of our online “Returning Student Information Update” form powered by PowerSchool Enrollment. This system is a secure and green process, which allows the school district to verify student contact information. The form is scheduled to “go live” on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. You will receive an email with a unique snapcode link for each child. The snapcode will serve as the key to accessing your child’s online form.
Thank you in advance for your continued support and assistance.
Stay Healthy!
Chromebook Distribution: Click the Link to Schedule your Appointment
I would like to welcome our incoming Kindergarten and new students to Caln Elementary School. We are excited to work with you and your child and I look forward to a great start for the 2020-2021 school year.
Per the Coatesville Area School District Health and Safety Plan, Coatesville Area School District will begin the year virtually. To ensure our kindergarteners and new students are equipped to go virtual, we will be offering times for parents and their child to come to Caln Elementary school to pick up their chromebooks. Families will be able to register for a date and time to come to Caln Elementary school to pick up their Chromebook using this link:
http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTrKjomw4xd8MPX8uT-N78Q0j0ZQ0FHg84iI9694dOIrUnag/viewform
Please plan to stay for an hour, so the technology department can explain how to log into the chromebook and access your virtual tools.
All Parents and students that attend the sessions must wear a mask. It is important that you come during the time you register, so we can ensure social distancing occurs.
These appointments are for incoming Kindergarten students and new students to Caln Elementary School.
If you are in need of a replacement chromebook, please use the following link to schedule an appointment:
http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq1N1KtPsxolFIyk7IQTO-z12nT_ihnSVF7NVFNFF_5N4pBw/viewform
You can also contact technology via email at ITHelpdesk@casdschools.org
CASD Back to School: Planning, Checking, Preparing
Dear CASD Parents, Staff, and Community Members,
As you know, Coatesville Area School District will be opening the 2020-2021 school year through virtual instruction, with CANVAS as our Learning Management System. Our goal is to have every student in the District prepared for virtual learning on August 31st.
We would like to avoid technical problems on the first day of school if possible. This means that all students who have a Chromebook from last year should charge their device and turn it on by Tuesday the 18th. If there is an issue with your child's device, please don't delay; make sure to contact IT by Friday the 21st. To accomplish this, we need your help! Please help us spread the word, and share the flyer below. We would love to share your "getting ready" photos on social media this week, so either tag our pages, or email them to crescenzm@casdschools.org.
Technology can be reached via email at ITHelpdesk@casdschools.org. Appointments to obtain a replacement device can also be scheduled using the link below:
http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq1N1KtPsxolFIyk7IQTO-z12nT_ihnSVF7NVFNFF_5N4pBw/viewform
Please also contact your building administrator for assistance if needed.
So remember, find that device, brush off the dust, charge it, and Turn It On (by) Tuesday!
Best, always.
Tomás Hanna
Superintendent of Schools
Kindergarten Registration
Welcome Class of 2033!
CASD is so excited to begin its partnership with you to prepare your child for his or her future. A child's early years are the foundation for success both academically and emotionally. The kindergarten registration process can be completed online. Please complete the 2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration form by clicking on links below:
English: https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=21013&culture=en
Spanish: https://secure.infosnap.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=21013&culture=es
In addition to basic information about your child, please be prepared to upload copies of the following documents:
· Birth Certificate
· Immunization Records
· Proof of Residency
Please visit district website for updates on the 2020-2021 academic school year. Also, please view Kindergarten video segment below!
Student Assignment Letters for the Upcoming School Year
On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, the Student Assignment letters at the Elementary level will be mailed out. This letter includes the information regarding our virtual opening, the student's assigned Teacher, and the Student Schedule for virtual learning.
We understand the excitement that comes with finding out your teacher for the upcoming school year, but ask that you withhold from contacting your child's teacher until they return back to work on August 24th.
Elementary Back to School Night:Virtual
The Elementary Back To School Night will take place on August 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in a virtual format. Information regarding the specific zoom links to access the Elementary Back to School Night and the schedule, will be sent via school messenger and email. Please be on the lookout for this information.
We are excited to provide you with this opportunity for a virtual Back to School Night.
School Uniform Policy Update for the 2020-2021 School Year
We want to remind families, that at the April 28, 2020 School Board meeting, the School Board voted to end the school uniform policy.
This means that you no longer need to purchase a school uniform. Students are welcome to wear the school uniform, but they are no longer limited to the specific colors and styles of the school uniform policy.
Additional information regarding the updated Dress Code will be provided.
Students should follow the Dress Code during virtual instruction.
Change of Address
It is extremely important for CASD to have accurate contact information for all families. Please communicate any changes to your phone numbers or email addresses to our secretary to update in e-schools.
In addition to that, if you have recently moved, within the past year, please complete the attached change of address form and return it to gallisd@casdschools.org.
Thank you for updating this important information.
Share your Summer Adventures with Mrs. Vietri
Mrs. Vietri is ready to join in on some of your summer adventures with reading and math! You have heard of or read some books from the Flat Stanley Series. Now, you can take your Flat Principal along and snap and share some photos with your favorite books, or during your fun summer adventures. Thank you to Mrs. Willis, East Fallowfield Principal, for the fun summer idea!
Take a photo with Mrs. Vietri and send it to vietrir@casdschools.org or tweet it to @CASDCaln.
You can look for your pictures in the positive promotions section of the Monday Morning Message or on Twitter!
Also, be on the lookout this week for a postcard from Mrs. Vietri and for a copy of your very own Flat Principal!
Caln's Positive Promotions and Flat Mrs. Vietri
Feel Free to send pictures of your students working at home! I would love to share. Please send them to vietrir@casdschools.org
You will see updated photos, shared by our families, in the Positive Promotion Photo Section.
Gavin Enjoys Shark Week with Flat Mrs. Vietri!
Gabrielle is ready for Kindergarten!
Welcome to Caln, Gabrielle! Flat Mrs. Vietri is so excited to hang out with our new incoming K student, as she practices her kindness and Kindergarten ready skills that she will use this year!
Take Flat Mrs. Vietri on your Summer Adventures
Summer Math and Reading Postcards
Please use the links below to find work for your students to stay “fresh” over the summer.
First Grade Entering Second Grade
Second Grade Entering Third Grade
Third Grade Entering Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade Entering Fifth Grade
Barnes and Noble: Summer Reading Program
Please click on the link below to find out more information on how to earn a free book!
Summer Meals
Our food service team has been providing meals to the community during the COVID-19 crisis. We will continue to offer breakfast and lunch throughout the summer.
Beginning Wednesday, June 17, 2020, we will offer meal distribution from the Coatesville Area Senior High School (1445 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320).
Meal distribution will occur every Wednesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., through Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
If you are interested in receiving meals, please Click Here https://bit.ly/CASDmeals. to Pre-Order Meals- all meals must be ordered in advance.
Meals are available to any child under the age of 18.
Community Based Organization Childcare Opportunities
Please see the attached flyer from the YMCA. As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, we will share childcare opportunities that Community Organizations are sharing with the Coatesville Area School District.
Please see the Attached information for A Child's Place Before and Aftercare Program for the district.
Please See the Attached information for Chester County Sports Arena virtual School Camp.
Don't Forget to Adopt-A-Coatesville Teacher
Just a reminder that there is still time to adopt a teacher and/or staff member! If you are new to this program and would like to learn more about how you can adopt, pleace head over to the Adopt-a-Coatesville Teacher Facebook Page or read more about this program on their new website. If you have any questions about the program you can also email them at adopt-a-teacher@outlook.com.
Become Involved: The Benefits of Music for Students
Interested in becoming involved with our Band and Instrumental Music Groups at Caln Elementary?
Contact Rebecca Vietri, vietrir@casdschools.org, or Barb Simmons, simmonsb@casdschools.org.