The Cyber Scoop
CVilleCA Newsletter Issue #23 - April 1, 2025

As of Friday 4/4 your classes should be about 50% complete...
This is your weekly pace reminder. If you are having trouble keeping up or if you have questions, please reach out to your teachers.
Welcome!
Welcome to our weekly newsletter for of the 2024/2025 school year. We will send this out every week to keep you posted about all the things happening at the Coatesville Cyber Academy this year.
Please make sure to read the whole newsletter each week, as always add new info.
Message from the Frog Pond
Staying motivated and dealing with school related stresses, like the approaching end of year, are no joke! Humans naturally avoid anything that causes pain and seek things that give us pleasure. That is why the dopamine hits from scrolling through our phones is so tough to overcome. Our brain is happy avoiding the pain of work.
However, that pain is how you know you are getting stronger. Suffering through the difficult part of the work, makes you stronger for the rest of your life.
My advice? Embrace the work. Face the difficulties with courage and honesty.
If you do this, and treat the 4th marking period as practice, the lessons you teach yourself will go far beyond the lessons you learn from the curriculum.
- Frog
Weekly Cyber Poll
What is your favorite soda?
Last week's poll results...
What's New Here at the CvilleCA?
State Testing is Around the Corner
We are offering a boot camp to prepare your students for the PSSAs and Keystones. Check out the infographic for details and dates.
Harry Potter Book 1 Read Aloud - Chapter 14-17
Here is this week's and next week's schedule:
Wednesday 4/2 @11am - Chapter 14
Friday 4/4 @11am - Chapter 15
Wednesday 4/9 @11am - Chapter 16
Friday 4/11 @11am - Chapter 17
Days and times are subject to change. If you have questions, email Ms. Krzesinski.
Join us in person, or in ZOOM: https://casdschools-org.zoom.us/j/93155258330?pwd=RE9FzfR3BzuF8ETcA2bMdXMZ8Lvm2b.1
Weekly Library Trips
See the letter below and click the link to print out and sign the permission slip:
Dear Cyber Parents/Guardians,
At the Coatesville Cyber Academy, we are always looking for more ways to give our students meaningful learning experiences outside the classroom, and we’re excited to share an opportunity we think they’ll love!
We’d like to take our students on a short WEEKLY walk to the Coatesville Library (501 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320)—just down the block from our school. The library offers a great space for reading, research, and quiet study and we are excited to teach our students how to use such a great resource. Each visit will last about an hour and will be fully chaperoned by our teachers.
The days will either be Tuesday or Thursday @ 10am - 11am. We may also wish to take students at random to the library. Please indicate if this is permissible by initialing BOTH lines on the slip below.
Please complete and return the slip below. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Julie Krzesinski
Secondary ELA/Cyber Coordinator
Coatesville Cyber Academy
Cyber Bucks at the Drop-In Center
If you come into the Drop-In Center, you can participate in our Cyber Bucks Program, where students earn tickets and get snacks and prizes.
Students get tickets by doing their work, helping others, and being good members of our school community!
It's PROM time!!!
Junior Prom
Check out the info in the document below for the details about the Junior PROM Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Senior Prom
Will post info when we get it!
Pictures of our Cyber Students and Families
Our Classroom Economy
Braden shows off all his cyber dollars that he is going to deposit into his Vanguard Cyber Savings Account.
Library Trips
What a great crew of young scholars!
Library Trips
send photos to krzesinskij@casdschools.org
Look who one of our students met!!
Cool picture from Nevada
Students Across the US!
Get Involved!
As a member of the Coatesville Cyber Academy, you are eligible to participate in any/all intramural or extracurricular activities that your respective schools provide! Check back for updates on opportunities!
Important Upcoming Dates
Parent Conferences - Wednesday, April 16 - No School for Students
Spring Break - Thursday, April 17 - Monday April 21 (Return to school Tuesday 4/22)
Celebrating our Students
Work from our Cyber Students
email krzesinskij@casdschools.org to submit your work for the newsletter
Poetry Assignment
by Brooklyn Pennington
Poetry Assignment
by Brooklyn Pennington
Poetry Assignment
by Brooklyn Pennington
Star Student
Jabraun L. - 10th Grade
Mr. DiPippa - It is a pleasure being able to work with Jabraun on a daily basis at the Drop-in Center, as it encouraging to see his motivation for learning and attaining high grades. He willingly participates in his learning, and puts forth the effort needed to do well in his classes.
Ms. Krzesinski - Jabraun has made so many incredible positive changes this semester, that it's hard to list them all. I am incredibly proud of his grit and "stickwithitness." He is a model student for those looking for how to become a successful cyber learner.
Mr. Froggatt - Jabraun is the embodiment of the growth mindset and consistency. We can always count on Jabraun to show up and be a valued member of our community. He works hard everyday at becoming a stronger reader and writer. The effort does not go unnoticed.
Mr. Hulik - Jabraun has an excellent attitude when it comes to his learning. He starts his day by checking what is on his To-do list and then shares his plan with his teachers. He works well with teachers and asks questions when he's curious.
Mrs. Fitch - Jabraun is a wonderful student and friend at the Cyber Academy! He has a smile that lights in the room and is always willing to lend a helping hand to others!
Accelerate/Cyber Academy Tips and Tricks
Click on the link below to see our previous tips from this school year!
Reminders
If you are going to be absent, please email your mentor teacher and add shumates@casdschools.org as well. Please use the same process for excuse notes.
2024-2025 Senior Announcements
If you are supposed to graduate in June 2025 but failed courses in previous years and have NOT made up those credits, you are likely not on track to meet graduation requirements. Please reach out to Ms. Lewis at lewisw@casdschools.org ASAP to discuss your credit situation and how you may still be able to earn your diploma this year. Even if you think you're on track, don't hesitate to contact Ms. Lewis to make sure!
Counselor's Corner
****From Mrs. Lewis****
For anyone who failed courses in the fall semester:
If you earned less that 60% for part A of a core subject (English, Social Studies, Math and Science), you MUST earn greater than 60% in part B in order to pass the course for the year. For example, if you failed ELA 10 with a 40%, you must earn an 80% for part B in order for your average to equal 60% for the year. It's imperative that you are in communication with your teachers about your grades and how best to raise them.
If you failed a fall semester elective, you did not earn credit for that course. You are at risk of being retained in your current grade if you fail too many credits in a year. Please double your efforts in your spring courses to make sure that you don't fall further behind. Please contact Ms. Lewis at lewisw@casdschools.org with any questions!
****From Mr. Shirk & Mrs. Rodgers****
8th and 9th grade students:
Please make sure that you are accepting Canvas Invites for communications about Naviance and the completion of your Career & College Readiness. Click HERE to read the message of how to log in.
We WANT your feedback!
CASD School Calendar
Login Information
Chromebook Login
Username: studentID (it asks for email but @casdschools.org is already populated)
Password: Please email your mentor teacher if you need your login.
Coatesville Student Email
CLICK HERE
Username: studentID@casdschools.org
Password: student selected after first login
Password: Cyber
Hours of Operation
Drop In Center Hours
M-TH 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 1:30pm
Virtual Office Hours
M-TH 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 1:30pm
Teacher Contact Information
Lead Teacher & Social Studies
Bill Froggatt - froggattb@casdschools.org
(610) 383-3740 x71505
Cyber Coordinator & ELA
Julie Krzesinski - krzesinskij@casdschools.org
(610) 383-3740 x71502
Technology Resource & Science
John Hulik - hulikj@casdschools.org
(610) 383-3740 x71506
Technology Resource & Math
Stephen DiPippa - dipippas@casdschools.org
(610) 383-3740 x71506