Cedar Crest Middle School

Hello CCMS Falcon Families,

Welcome to November. This time of year, naturally invites reflection—on gratitude, on connection, and on caring for one another. The past week has reminded us how deeply important those things are. As a school community, we are walking through a difficult time together, and I want to take a moment to thank you for the incredible kindness, patience, and support you’ve shown to our students and staff.

Here at Cedar Crest Middle School, we have so much to be thankful for—our remarkable students, our dedicated staff, and our supportive families. Each day, we see acts of compassion and resilience that make us proud to be part of this community.

As we move into the season of Thanksgiving, I encourage everyone to make space for both gratitude and self-care. Whether it’s taking a quiet moment to recharge, reaching out to someone who may need encouragement, or simply being present with loved ones—those small actions make a lasting impact.

Please take a few moments to read through this online newsletter for important updates and information. You can bookmark the link for easy access, though a new one will be shared each month. If you have any questions, contact the main office at 717-272-2032, and our secretaries will gladly direct your call to the appropriate staff member.

On behalf of the entire CCMS team, thank you for your continued partnership and trust. We are grateful for the privilege of working with your children—they inspire us every day.

With appreciation,

Joe Burton

Cornwall-Lebanon School District Mission

“Empowering students to reach their individual potential.”

If you need a translation, please open the online version of your newsletter by clicking the "View it in your browser" link provided at the top of the email: Once you have accessed the online newsletter, you can look at the top right side of the newsletter to find the "Accessibility" bar and the "Translate Newsletter" option.

Si necesitas traducción, por favor abra la versión en línea del boletín escogiendo “View it in your browser” del enlace proveído en la parte superior del corre electrónico: cuando hayas acezado el boletín en línea, puedes mirar a la parte superior derecha del boletín donde va a encontrar la barra de accesibilidad y busque la opción “Translate Newsletter”.

November 6: Report Cards are available online

November 10: Completed sports physicals & CIPPE 8 paperwork for winter athletes due by 11:59 pm

November 13: Breakfast for CLSD Veterans & Military Families

November 10-December 17: Toys for Tots Collection of New Toys or Books

November 19 - P-SP Meeting, 7 PM in the library

November 21: Substitute Education Professionals Day

November 24-25: Parent-Teacher Conferences by appointment & District Book Fair

November 24-28: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Vacation

December 1 - School is in Session.

A hard copy will be sent home with your student next week.

• Cooking Club- 11/11
• Creative Writing-11/19
• ESports-11/7, 11/12, 11/14, 11/19, 11/21
• Gardening Club- 11/19
• Lego Club- 11/10, 11/17
• MiniTHON- 11/10, 11/17
• Outdoor Club-11/17
• Pokemon Club-11/11, 11/18
• Puzzles & Games-11/4, 11/18
• Sketch Club- 11/11, 11/18
• Weightlifting Club- 11/11, 11/12, 11/18, 11/19

Students need to be picked up no later than 4:10 or ride the activity bus home.

We invite you to drop off a new, unwrapped toy for the Marine's Annual Toys for Tots Program by December 12th. Don't miss this opportunity to bring a smile to a child this Christmas!

• November 14 - Student Hat Day to benefit Ekko, our SWEET service pup!

DONATE $1 AND HELP US HELP OUR SCHOOL! THANK YOU!

Tiny-THON – Parent Night Out

Cedar Crest High School will be running a holiday themed event for all 5-12 year old kids in our district on Saturday, December 13, from 5-8p.

The event is open to any parent in the district looking for 3 hours to go on a date, or simply have some peace & quiet on a Saturday night. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be present, as will cookies and lots of Christmas activities. Kids will be fed a full meal (not just cookies!).

All proceeds from this event go to Mini-THON, a Four Diamonds organization that helps support kids who have cancer and their families.

Winter 2025 Physical Information:

The CC Athletic Training Staff would like to provide information for 2025-26 winter sports seasons. Winter sports start on Friday November 14th, 2025. Athletes completing/providing a physical dated prior to October 3rd, 2025, who did not participate in a fall sport, or did not have their sports physical completed over the summer for the 2025-26 sports season, will need a section 7 to start the Spring season.

• All athletes will need to have forms submitted by November 7th, 2025, to be eligible to tryout on November 14th, 2025.
• Forms completed after November 7th will be processed on a first come first served basis. There is no guarantee your child/children will be eligible to participate on November 14th if forms are late.
• Forms turned in on the first day of sports tryouts will not be processed that day and those athletes will not be eligible to participate on day 1 of tryouts.
• The information above is only for those who need a physical. If you had a physical for a fall sport, you DO NOT NEED a new physical.

If you are a fall sports athlete, you should not complete PIAA section 7 until the end of the fall sports season. If a PIAA section 7 is completed before your child/children has completed their winter sport, we will not clear the athlete until their sport season is completed. (This is in case an injury occurs in the closing weeks of the season.)

***Section 8 is needed only if you sustained an injury/ illness/ surgery after your physical was submitted. Section 8 forms should be completed by our team physician, Dr. Yocum. These athletes should attend our physical night, November 6th, to have the section 8 completed. ***

CCMS conferences will be held during the following dates and times:

• Monday, November 24, 2025 - 1:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

DATES TO SIGN UP ONLINE

Online sign up for conferences opens on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM

Online sign up for conferences closes on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM

If you need a translator or assistance for conferences, please contact Mrs. Glassford, Secretary to the Counseling Office.

The PSP is also hosting dinner for our hard-working staff and are looking for donations of desserts, fruits and veggies. If you are interested in donating, please CLICK HERE to sign up.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kristi Glassford, secretary for the CCMS counseling office.

kglassford@clsd.k12.pa.us

717-272-2032

Team Blast (6-1) - Brady Swords

Team Blue Aggies (6-2) - Max Smith

Team Ironmasters (6-3) - James Smith

Team Titans (7-1) - Jaden Rosenthal

Team Gryphons (7-2) - Jevin Reazer

Team Knights (7-3) - Leena Macchione

Team Mariners (8-1) - Jack Poole

Team Enterprise (8-2) - Bryson Miller

Team Endeavor (8-3) - Brady Smith

The Cornwall-Lebanon School District Fair will be held from Monday, November 24 from noon to 8:30 PM and Tuesday, November 25 from 8:30 – 4:00 during conferences in the CCMS Lobby.

• Doors open on noon on Monday, November 24th.

** CLOSED DURING FACULTY DINNER BREAK FROM 5-6pm.

• Hours on Tuesday, November 25 are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

** CLOSED DURING FACULTY LUNCH BREAK FROM 11:00-11:30 am.

Visitors to the District Book Fair on 11/24 and 11/25 can enter Door 5 located at the exterior cafeteria patio doors. If parents are attending a conference on those days at the middle school, they can access cafeteria through the hallways.

NEWS FROM THE NURSE:

Cold and allergy season is upon us. Staying hydrated and well rested can be so helpful! Please ensure your student has a reusable water bottle to use at school throughout the day. Per our district policy, the medication consent forms must have a doctor’s signature for the nurse to give any medications to students at school (even if it is over the counter medications such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Tums, etc.). Students are not allowed to self-carry medication, except for emergency medications (EpiPen and/or inhaler) specifically indicated by the doctor. Students are permitted to carry cough drops in Middle School.

Parents and guardians of 6th grade students:

All 6th grade private physical forms are due to the nurse as soon as possible. Permission slips for the school-provided physical exam, scheduled for December 10, 2025, were sent home with 6th grade students who have not yet turned in their physical exam form. Please sign and return the permission slip as soon as possible, but no later than November 21, 2025. The school provided physical does not include administration of immunizations. As a reminder, the state requires that all students have both the Tdap and MCV vaccinations administered PRIOR to the first day of 7th grade. Documentation of Tdap and MCV vaccines must be given to the school nurse before the first day of 7th grade.

Health forms can be found on the CLSD website under Health Services. Completed forms and immunizations can be dropped off in the nurse’s office or faxed to 717-389-1858.

Hello, All,

We’d like to inform you that Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is currently circulating in the community and neighboring districts. We believe that it is the best time to review basic precautions.

HFMD is a common viral illness, mostly affecting children, but adults can get it too. Symptoms are generally mild and include fever, sore throat, and a rash on the hands, feet, or in the mouth. Most people recover within a week.

To help prevent the spread:

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water

• Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces

• Stay home if feeling unwell

If you or a family member develops symptoms, please consult a healthcare provider and inform your supervisor as appropriate.

If you are pregnant or immunosuppressed and believe you have had direct exposure, please consult your doctor.

Thank you for your continued commitment to keeping our community healthy.

Dean W. Bozman, Ed.D.

Director of Personnel & Operations K-12

Cornwall-Lebanon School District

The snack shack is greatly appreciated by the teachers and staff at Cedar Crest Middle School and as a result, it's always in need.

Would you be able to help stock it by picking up a treat or two and sending it in (just mark it snack shack and bring it to the office), or buying something right from the Amazon Wish List and having it delivered right to school?

The Amazon Wishlist is updated, and the link is below, but please feel free to expand the variety by getting something else.

Biggest needs:

• Sodas (mini or regular)

• Seltzers/flavored drinks (iced teas, Body Amour, seltzers, Izze)

• Candy (they love M&Ms, full size candy bars, Swedish fish, dove chocolate, any variety pack that you can get at Sam’s or Costco)

• Snacks: Popcorners, Smart Pop, Fig Bars, Pretzels (they like the Snyders of Hanover assorted flavors)

• Mixed nuts/trail mix

• Coffee K cups: Dunkin Donuts assorted flavors (French vanilla/hazelnut), Pike Place (Starbucks) and any other you think they would like.

• Cups: Disposable coffee cups (12-16oz) with lids for hot beverages.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!! WE COULDN'T SUPPORT OUR STAFF WITHOUT YOU!

2025-2026 P-SP Meeting Dates

Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Learning Center. All are welcome and we look forward to having you join us. ** BINGO PLANNING MEETINGS will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM before the November and January meetings.

• Wednesday, November 19th
• NO DECEMBER MEETING
• Wednesday, January 21st
• Wednesday, February 25th
• Wednesday, March 25th
• Wednesday, April 22nd
• Wednesday, May 27th

SAVE THE DATE!!

P-SP’s 4th Annual Family Bingo will be held on Sunday, February 1st. Be on the lookout for more information as the year goes on.

Please feel free to contact P-SP President, Angela Gallagher with any questions:

Email: agallagher@clsd.k12.pa.us and follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccmspsp/).

Grab up some brand-new Falcon gear just in time for the holidays!

The school store is open for students Tuesdays and Thursdays during homeroom period. Students can not apply money from their lunch accounts for purchases at the school store.

The school store will be open on the following dates during parent teacher conferences:

• Monday, November 24 from 1:00 - 8:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 25 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

We accept check or cash.

VENMO, credit or debit cards are not accepted.

Yearbook Sales have begun! Yearbooks can be ordered online at https://yearbookforever.com/ or be submitted in school to Ms. Oblinsky in Room A-19. Order your yearbook early to get the best pricing. Discount pricing ends January 9, 2026.

Interested in Photography? Consider submitting your school related photos! If you are interested in submitting school related photos of sports or team activities, please consider using our photo app, Yearbook Snap!

There are two ways to submit your photos:

• Using your computer at: https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload CODE: ccms26 (all lowercase)

• Using The APP – YEARBOOK SNAP! (Code: ccms26)
• The app can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play

Photos submitted are subject to approval and are not guaranteed to be in the yearbook. By submitting photos, you are giving the yearbook staff permission to use said photos in the 2025-2026 yearbook. Photos that violate student photo release restrictions or school policies will be discarded.

Just a reminder that CLSD participates in the Safe2Say Something program. You can find a direct link on our district website under Quick Links. Parents and guardians can also download the app from the App Store or Google Play or call 1-844-SAF2SAY (1-844-723-2729) to share an anonymous tip anytime.

What is Safe2Say Something?
Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. It helps students and adults recognize warning signs—especially on social media—when someone may be at risk of harming themselves or others, and encourages everyone to “say something” before it’s too late.

Here’s how it works:

• You can submit an anonymous tip through the Safe2Say Something system.

• A crisis center reviews, assesses, and processes all submissions.

• Reports are sent to school administrators and/or law enforcement for follow-up.

• If needed, the crisis center can contact the tipster anonymously through the app.

Working together, we can all help keep our schools and community safe.

From the District Office:

1) Cedar Crest Middle School Performing Arts presents four performances of its fall play, “Alice in Wonderland,”: Nov. 7, 8 & 9 in the CCMS Auditorium. Friday, Nov. 7, 7PM (Cast A); Saturday, Nov. 8, 3 PM (Cast A); Saturday, Nov. 8: 7 PM (Cast B) … Sunday, Nov. 9, 2 PM (Cast B). All Seats are reserved. Tickets are available online at https://cur8.com/19812/project/133667. Ticket prices are: Students, K-grade 12, $7; Adults, $12; CLSD senior citizens who present their CLSD Gold Card, FREE. Any questions, please email: kglassford@clsd.k12.pa.us.

2) Cedar Crest High School presents its Fall Play, "Little Women": November 21, 22 & 23, 7 PM, CCHS Auditorium. Performances on the Cedar Crest High School stage will take place at 7 PM, Friday, Nov. 21 (Orchard Cast); and Saturday, Nov. 22 (Alcott Cast). A 2:30 PM matinee will also be presented on Saturday, Nov. 22 (Orchard Cast) and Sunday, Nov. 23 (Alcott Cast). Ticket prices are Students, $12; Adults, $15; CLSD Gold Card holders who present their card, FREE. Tickets are available at the door one hour prior to each performance, or online: https://shorturl.at/ODAny.

3) Thank an Educator This Holiday Season! Recognize your student’s special teachers, staff members, or coaches with a Certificate of Appreciation by donating to the Falcon Foundation through the “Thank an Educator” program. Make a donation in any amount of your choosing by Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, for certificate delivery the week of December 16th. Visit www.clsd.k12.pa.usand select Falcon Foundation icon link on the quick links bar.

4) The next regular meeting of the CLSD Board of School Directors is Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 5:30 p.m., in the large group instruction room (LGI) at the high school. A work session will be held Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, 5:30 p.m., in the same location. Both meetings are open to the public. Meetings also are live streamed. Visit to watch the live stream, or to register to attend the next meeting, visit the CLSD website and click on Board Meeting Live Stream under Our District->School Board on the main menu bar.

5) Free Holiday Breakfast Concert for District Residents age 65+: Ticket order forms for the annual Holiday Breakfast Concert (12/11/2025) will be available the second week in November for District residents age 65 or older. A person under age 65 may attend only if accompanying his or her spouse who meets the age requirement. A maximum of two free tickets may be requested per form. Order forms are available in these locations:

· at any District school building office

· on the District website in the News section and under the COMMUNITY tab –>Activities & Events: www.clsd.k12.pa.us

Bring the completed ticket order form to the Cedar Crest High School stadium loop on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. Ticket distribution will begin at 1 PM and continue until either all 400 tickets have been distributed, or until 1:30 PM. Senior citizens will not need to leave their car to exchange their order form for a ticket. After the ticket distribution date and time, any tickets that remain may be picked up at the District office, 105 E. Evergreen Rd. The Breakfast Concert is Thursday, Dec. 11, beginning at 8:45 AM, at the middle school cafetorium. Door 6 at the rear of the building will open at 8:15 AM. Tickets are required.

6) Online Community Bulletin Board: Check the online Community Bulletin Board regularly for information about upcoming events, activities and fundraisers throughout the CLSD community (Click on the “COMMUNITY” tab on the District website: www.clsd.k12.pa.us). Currently, you can find out about sports activities for the participant and spectator … Scouting opportunities … Student club Fundraisers ... community events & activities ... and many more items of possible interest!

7) Inclement Weather Procedures & Notification System: The decision to close school or open two hours later will be announced before 7 AM on the CLSD Home page, www.clsd.k12.pa.us, as well as on the Cornwall-Lebanon School District Facebook and “X” (Twitter) pages (@CLSD_Schools), and on local radio and TV stations. The automated notification system also will be used to contact parents/guardians during the school day in the event of a building power failure, hazardous situation, or an early dismissal. Please review the important information that is printed inside the front cover of the CLSD 2025-26 Calendar of Events. The District website is the first place important information is posted. Please, do not contact school or District offices in the case of these events, as it is important for our phone lines to be available for emergency communications.

Notifications can only be as accurate as the information you (parents/guardians) have provided to the District. When you log in to Skyward Family Access and are asked for account verification, complete all four steps and update your email and phone numbers, if needed. Be sure your personal device settings allow (do not block or send to spam) emails from @clsd.k12.pa.us, text messages from 98900, and calls from: (717) 272-2036. Also, be sure to allow the phone number from your child’s or children’s school building(s). Please update your contact information in Skyward Family Access anytime you move or change email addresses or phone numbers throughout the time your child(ren) is/are enrolled in the District.

8) Calendar Information:

• Sunday, Nov. 2: Daylight Savings Time Ends at 2 AM
• Monday, Nov. 3: CCHS Orchestra Concert, 7 PM, CCHS Auditorium
• Thursday, Nov. 6: Report Cards available online beginning this day (all grade levels)
• Friday-Sunday, Nov. 7-9: “Alice in Wonderland.,” at CCMS. (See item #1, above, for details.)
• Thursday, Nov. 13: Breakfast Program for CLSD Veterans (Pre-registration required by Oct. 29)
• Tuesday, Nov. 18: Ticket Distribution for the Holiday Breakfast Concert for CLSD Residents Age 65+ (See item #5, above, for details.)
• Wednesday, Nov. 19: Education Support Professionals Day
• Friday, Nov. 21: Substitute Educators Day
• Friday-Sunday, Nov. 21-23: “Little Women,” Fall Play at CCHS. (See item #2, above, for details.)
• Saturday, Nov. 22: CCHS Marching Band performs in the Lebanon Holiday Parade, 10 AM
• Monday & Tuesday, Nov. 24 & 25: No School for Elementary and Middle School Students: Parent-Teacher Conferences; CCHS is in Session both days
• Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Break

Mr. Joseph Burton

Principal

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal