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Please join the CHS Environmental Club for a screening of the award-winning documentary Before the Flood, produced by and starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

When: Friday 5/26 @ 7PM

Where: CHS Little Theater

Cost $2 donation at the door

Link to trailer

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

6:30 pm

Administration Building, ROOM 119

Open to Public

TOPIC: CURRICULUM AUDIT

EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS: TUESDAY, MAY 23RD

CEDARBROOK INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM

Cedarbrook teachers Debra DiBattista, Erin Gilbert, and Kristyn Sanborn presented a proposal for the creation of an Interdisciplinary team for 7th Grade. The pilot team would consist of 100 randomly selected students and an English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Special Education teacher. The program will provide an alternative learning experience with an emphasis on experiential and project based learning. The Interdisciplinary team will plan and develop curriculum during the 2017 -2018 school year for implementation in the 2018 - 2019 school year.

PRESENTATION SLIDES

IMPROVING GIFTED IDENTIFICATION

CSD has been utilizing the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) as a universal screening tool to identify students who may have outstanding intellectual abilities requiring specialized services. This test has verbal, math and non-verbal reasoning sections all of which contain culturally biased elements which skew student results data. Another universal screening tool, the Naglieri Non-Verbal Ability Test, was specifically designed as a non-culturally biased test of cognitive ability. CSD will be replacing the use of the CogAT as a universal screening tool with the Naglieri in order to better serve our diverse student body.

PRESENTATION SLIDES

CHS Environmental Club held their annual Youth Leadership Summit at Paradise Farm Camp last weekend. Students reflected on their work over the year, planned for next year, and engaged in a variety of team-building and outdoor activities, deepening their connection to each other and to the natural world. In addition, several rising freshmen attended the Summit as the club's newest recruits. Special thanks to the Cheltenham School District Foundation for their support of this authentic learning experience for students through their annual innovative teaching grant initiative.

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, Cheltenham High School’s Student Council has been awarded a 2017 National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC).To meet the requirements for the NASC National Council of Excellence Award, a student council must meet a variety of criteria. In addition to basic requirements such as a written constitution, regular meetings, a democratic election process, and membership in NASC, councils demonstrate things such as leadership training for council members, teacher/staff appreciation activities, student recognition programs, school and community service projects, spirit activities, goal setting, financial planning, and active participation in state and national student council associations. Those councils awarded the gold level have successfully demonstrated the highest levels of leadership.

The Cheltenham girls won their 5th Track & Field District 1 Championship, an unprecedented feat. They were led by Chanel Brissett, attending USC next year, who won 4 events, including a new District record in the 100 M hurdles. Chanel won the National Championship last year and reached the semi-finals in the 2016 Olympic Trials. Additionally, Chanel won the 100M in 11.47 and the 200M in 24.1, and she teamed with Alexis Crosby, Bria Barnes and Ciani Fleming to win the 4 X 100 Relay. Earlier this season, the relay won the Penn Relays in record time. Alexis Crosby and Bria Barnes finished 2nd and 3rd in the 400 M Dash. MaryGrace Rittler was second in the 3200M and 8th in the 1600M runs. Brianna Smith, a budding freshman qualified for the State Championships finishing 2nd in the High Jump, 5th in the 100 Hurdles, 5th in the 300 Hurdles and as a member of the 2nd place 4 X 400M Relay (Brianna, MaryGrace Rittler, Bria Barnes, Alexis Crosby). Shannon Nixon rounded out the scoring with an 8th place in the Triple Jump. Kiara Lofton also competed in the Shot Put and Javelin. The team is off to the State Championships to seek their 4th straight Outdoor Championship. They have won the Indoor State Championship the past 4 years as well. Additionally, the team has been ranked as the #2 high school program in the nation the past two years.The ladies are excited to represent Cheltenham. They are representative of the fine students who attend CHS and are the product of a track program that demands a commitment to excellence, and they do not shy away from that responsibility. As coaches, we take pride in attempting to provide excellence in all areas to assist these committed student athletes.

On Saturday, May 20th, CHS hosted its second Relay for Life, helping to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The day opened up with a basketball clinic, organized by Misha Horsey, and hosted by LaShay Banks. Misha, a CHS alumni herself, hosts the annual Lady Panthers Alumni game. Thank you to everyone that participated and volunteered, especially to the CHS Key Club.

This past weekend the CHS Band program travelled to upstate New York. At the Darien Lake Music Fest the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Big Band, and Marching Panthers all earned Outstanding with Distinction ratings and 1st place in all categories, culminating in being honored as grand champion of the festival. While on their 3 day trip they also took in Niagara Falls and visited the historic Woodstock Festival site.

Glenside third graders hosted their annual wax museum today. This is a long-standing project where students conduct research on a person of their choice. They create posters with facts about their person and write a short speech in his or her voice. On the day of the museum, students dress as their person and become a "wax statue". A button is worn that visitors can push to hear the speech. Wax museum personalities included: Barry Sanders, Harry Houdini, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Aretha Franklin...just to name a few. Great job third graders! Your teachers and families are very proud of you.

Elkins park School continued its longstanding tradition of hosting Intergenerational Day on Wednesday, May 24th. A fifth grade experience, over 200 special someones were welcomed into the building for a fun filled day of activities. Attendees included, aunts, uncles, neighbors, grandmothers, grandfathers, siblings and more. Intergenerational partners traveled from room to room enjoying lunch, art projects, Kahoot, music bingo, board games, math activities, and international music. Many even took advantage of the Intergenerational Day photo booth, set up by event coordinator, Ms. Cory Ayers.

The Myers Machines Robotics Team participated in a scrimmage at Jenks Academy on Saturday and won all five rounds. They also demonstrated "gracious professionalism," an important credo of First LEGO League, by helping another team improve its robot's design in order to better complete a mission. CHS Robotics Team acted as judges for this event.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Elkins Park School trip to PEEC. Our students are at PEEC this week which was kicked off with a dedication ceremony honoring the momentous event and also included some of our illustrious Elkins Park alumni. Rick Kraske, Larry Liberher, Bruce Barsky, Eileen Heron, Patsy Levitt, Bunny Feingold, and Iris Parker drove up to celebrate this occasion. The bench our staff are posing with was part of the dedication.PEEC stands for Pocono Environmental Education Center and is located in Dingmans Ferry, PA. Their mission is to advance environmental education, sustainable living, and appreciation for nature through hands-on experience in a national park. Learn more here.

Six Myers Elementary School students creative writing pieces were selected for publication in the local literary magazine Philadelphia Stories, Jr. These students were honored at a reception at Mighty Writers West, where they had the opportunity to read their work aloud in front of other winners and their families. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon!

Cheltenham School District's Office of Student Services hosted a Family Flourishing Festival on Sunday, May 21st, with a goal of bringing mindfulness and positive psychology to life. Held at Wyncote Elementary school, the festival featured experiential, informative and fun activities for the whole family such as yoga & acupuncture demonstrations, nutrition lessons, massage, family attunement and appreciation exercises, and a dance-party! Participants left feeling empowered and equipped to make positive changes in their lives and for their families.

THE 2016-2017 school calendar has been adjusted to reflect unused snow days. Please note the following:

Last Student Day: June 20, 2017

Last Teacher Day: June 22, 2017

LINK TO ADJUSTED CALENDAR

The Cheltenham High School PTO is building its slate of officers for the 2017-18 school year! All positions are open and multiple people can fill a position. If interested, respond by sending an email to CHS.PTO.Election@gmail.com. Everyone has a place and a voice in the PTO! Join now!

Kick off the last day of school with a cool treat from Rita’s Water Ice (across from Wall Park).

Present the below flyer when ordering to benefit the CHS Baseball Program.

Thank you for your support this season. Have a great summer!!!

Looking for an excuse to golf? Mark your calendars for Monday July 10th! Come out to LuLu Country Club in Glenside for the CHS Baseball Team's annual fundraiser! Enjoy a fun-filled day of golfing while supporting the baseball program. Carts, box lunch, and buffet dinner included in individual and group fees! Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more details!

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