Check out the February 17, 2023 edition of Comet News.

• Dec 15 - snow day #1 ... make-up date Feb 21, 2023
• Dec 16 - snow day #2 ... make-up date April 6, 2023
• Dec 23 - snow day # 3 ... make-up date May 26, 2023
• Jan 23 - snow day #4 ... make-up date June 7, 2023
• Jan 24 - snow day # 5 ... make-up date June 8, 2023

• Feb 20 - No School - Presidents Day holiday
• Feb 21 - School in session - snow makeup day, early dismissal, afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences as listed below:

12 noon dismissal - Secondary Campus - PTC 1P - 4P, 5P - 7P

1PM dismissal - Elementary Schools - PTC 1:30 P - 4:30P, 5:30 P - 8P

• Mar 10 - No School - Act 80 Teacher training day
• Mar 11 - SAT exam @ SecCampus
• Apr 6 - School in session - snow makeup day
• Apr 7 - 10 - No School - Spring Holiday
• Apr 24 - 26 - 7 & 8 gr PSSA ELA testing
• May 1 - 5 - 7 & 8 gr PSSA Math and Science testing
• May 4 - Spanish National Honor Society induction ceremony
  
• May 10 - French National Honor Society induction ceremony
• May 15 - 26 - Keystone Exam window - Algebra, Biology, and English Honors II
• May 26 - School in session - early dismissal 12 noon Secondary, 1 PM Elem - snow makeup day
• May 29 - No School - Memorial Day holiday
• June 6 - early dismissal 12 noon Secondary, 1 PM Elem
• June 7 - early dismissal 12 noon Secondary, 1 PM Elem
• June 8 early dismissal 10 AM Secondary, 11 AM Elem - last day of school

Save the DATE - 2023 Graduation June 10, 2023

Thank you to Rylynn Buchanan for helping share the 8th grade love!

Please mark your calendars with the following dates so as to avoid conflicts with family events:

• April 24, 25, & 26 - PSSA ELA Grades 3 - 8: makeup dates April 27 & 28

• May 1 & 2 - PSSA Math Grades 3 - 8: makeup dates May 3, 4, 5
  

• May 4 & 5 - PSSA Science Grades 4 & 8: makeup dates May 8 - 12
  

Our district held belief is that all students in grades 3 - 8 should take the PSSA exams and give their best performance. The exams provide valuable data that allows us to appropriately plan and adjust our instructional practices in these areas.

Look for more information coming soon.

Leadership Northeast is excited to announce that Junior Leadership Class of 2024 applications are now available. I have attached electronic versions of all relevant documents.

Please note that two Student Leadership Assessments are required for a complete application. The attached document is a writable PDF, and there will also be a link to the application (and required Assessment forms) on their website www.leadershipnortheast.org. All Class of 2024 applications should be typed for submission. This year’s application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2023. We will accept the first 20 completed applications per school. Please download the document in order to save changes.

Saturday Feb 18, 2023

King’s College

@ King’s on the Square

Check out the flyer for more info and the event and registration info below

Spring sports physicals will be held on 2/20 from 5:00- 7:00 in the HS nurses office. We have been asked to provide the students with the following link to schedule times.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BAEAA2DA3FAC25-spring

Counselors will be in classrooms to speak with students. All of the information shared in the classroom presentations will be shared with students through their guidance google classroom as well.

9th grade going into 10th grade - this week - the week of February 6th

10th grade going into 11th grade - the week of February 13th

11th grade going into 12th grade - the week of February 20th

8th going into 9th grade - the week of February 27th.

Congratulations to sophomore, Sophia Andahazy and senior, Beth Sodergren for their participating in District band @ North Pocono HS.

*Beth represents Crestwood and Wilkes Barre CAPAA.

Job opportunities in the *Pathways Internship Program have been posted to USAJobs.gov. This would be ideal for motivated full-time students, 18 and up, in good standing with an interest in STEM and basic maintenance skills. Please pass along to interested students, the announcements close on March 10th, starting hourly wage is $17.23 to $24.30 dependent on

location.

• Student Trainee (General Labor Worker) WG-3501-02 Operations Division, Northern Area Office
• LOCATION: Various (6 total vacancies)
  

Lehighton, PA (1 Vacancy)

Prompton, PA (2 vacancies)

White Haven, PA (3 vacancies)

Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/706025600

If there are any questions on how to complete the questionnaire or the online application process, please call Dave Williams - phone: 484-614-0074

Vrajni Patel won the Lions Club International peace poster contest for my club, the JLW Mountain Laurel Lions Club. Her poster also won on the District level and was honorable mention at the State level. She received certificates and monetary awards from the club and the district and a plaque from the state. From left to right are the Zone chair, Michelle Dominick-Coffay, District Governor Linda Zaneski, Vrajni Patel, and Kariann Iskra, JLW Mountain Laurel Lions Club president.

The White Haven Lions Club is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications

for the 2023 Scholarship Program. The Club is offering at least two $2,000.00

scholarships this year. Applications must be received by April 12, 2023.

See the flyer below for details

MS students, mostly Student Council and others, made Valentine's for the veterans at the VA

Calling all high school seniors! The Sparkling Ice® Flavorful Futures Scholarship program is now accepting applications. Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any trade, vocational, or academic 2-year or 4-year program.

The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are pursuing higher education and using their passion to add flavor in their communities and beyond. Select one of the designated focus pillars, or create your own. Tell us how the pillar reflects your passion and how a scholarship can help you achieve your goals for the future.

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION

This award is a pre-scholarship granted to high school juniors who demonstrate academic and leadership potential. If you are planning on attending Wilkes University after HS graduation.

Please see your guidance counselor for details.

WBASD, in collaboration with community sponsors, is holding its annual PROM DRESS SALE.

Free admission - $25 per dress

Saturday, Feb 25

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Flood Elementary Gymnasium

565 N. Washington St

Wilkes-Barre

Breakfast is now FREE!

Lunch pricing for full meals is $2.65 and a'la carte items are posted in the cafeteria.

The school lunch program is no longer paid for by federal grant funding. If you are in need of support for meals, please click the button below for info & support! I

Director of Curriculum K - 12/Rice Elementary Principal

Email: peg.foster@csdcomets.org
Website: www.csdcomets.org
Location: 218 South Mountain Boulevard, Mountain Top, PA, USA
Phone: (570) 474-6782
Twitter: @cscacacomet