CHESTON FAMILY Weekly Planner

Every week, school-wide information will be shared with parents, guardians, students, and staff via a weekly update. Please note, when translating this newsletter to another language, some content may be lost in translation. If you have any questions, please call the Main Office at (610) 250-2542 or email the Principal at: yandersk@eastonsd.org or the Assistant Principal at: gaumerh@eastonsd.org .

Hello Cheston Cougar Families and Friends!

This is it!! We are finally coming back to school!! We are so excited to have all of you back in school. We have worked very hard this summer to make this year a great year!

Mrs. Gaumer and I are going to be working hard on 3 goals for this school year.

1) Communication. We want to be sure to up our communication with all stakeholders

2) Teacher pedagogy. We will be working with the teachers to be sure they are getting the most from their students.

3) MTSS. This is a system where all students will be given the proper differentiation they need to be successful in all areas. (You will hear much more about this in the future).

Honestly, we are extremely pumped for this school year! We cannot wait until Monday to see all of our Cougars!!!

Rest up and have a wonderful final weekend of summer!!

Mr. Yanders and Mrs. Gaumer

BUSING UPDATE: EASD is still suffering from driver shortages. Buses will be combined when possible and 2nd/3rd runs may be necessary. This will mean buses will be late. Please be sure to prepare in case of a late bus. Late buses will be communicated via School Messenger so PLEASE make sure your information in Powerschool is updated (phone numbers and email). To make changes email: derosal@eastonsd.org and corporak@eastonsd.org

A.M. DROP-OFF: Any driving parent or guardian must use the one-way drop-off on REYNOLDS STREET....REMINDER...during drop off, please pull all the way through the U. DO NOT STOP and let your child out unless you are all the way to the end. Follow the Cheston staff directions who are out there assisting.

Reminder: Students will be marked late if they do not enter the building prior to 8:55. If students arrive after that time, they will be marked tardy and need to get a pass from the office.

P.M. PICK UP: Parents/guardians must park and walk to meet their child on REYNOLDS STREET. See the map below for pick-up locations. The U is closed for vehicles.

*Please connect with your teacher as to where exactly he/she will be stationed for pick-up.

ALL STUDENTS must wear footwear with a back or strap that goes around the heel of the shoe. No flip-flops or slides allowed. This is a safety must-do! Also no spaghetti strap tank tops.

IN NEED OF FREE OR REDUCED MEALS?

The Easton Area School District has made it faster and easier for parents to apply for free or reduced meals. Your application is electronically submitted to the child nutrition office for processing. CLICK HERE to complete the online application! Even though the school is entirely free, please fill this out!!! It will help to be sure our school stays free!

IPAD INFO

EASD is 1-to-1. All students will receive their iPad on the first day in school via their homeroom teacher. You are encouraged to buy insurance; this is recommended but not required.

$15 INSURANCE FORM

• August 29: First Day of School (8:55 am-3:25 pm for all students)
• September 2: School is closed in observance of Labor Day
• September 5: School is closed in observance of Labor Day

*If you know of a family who needs to register for school, please have them stop by the main office at Cheston ASAP to complete the electronic forms. See the following EASD REGISTRATION LINK for more info.

Monday, August 29 - DAY 1

Tuesday, August 30 - DAY 2

Wednesday, August 31 - DAY 3

Thursday, September 1 - DAY 4

Friday, September 2 - No School

All elementary schools run on a 5-day rotating LAMP schedule.

*DAY 1 may not be Library.

Please reach out to your child's teacher about which class falls on a given day.

Welcome Back to School! I am excited to begin another school year. Please know that I am here to support your family. Please call, email, or stop in with any questions or concerns. If your child has had a change in health status, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can provide any nursing support they may need.

A couple of reminders:

Physical exam reports are required for all new students. An exam done within the past year can be accepted. All physical exam reports are requested no later than October 1. If you need help to access this service for your student, please let me know and I can try to help you.

Dental exam reports are required for all students in grades K/1, 3 and 7. An exam done within one year of the required grade can be accepted.

If your child needs Medication During School Hours please follow EASD medication policy as described in the student handbook. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to me. Remember, for safety reasons, children are not permitted to carry medication to/from school. An adult must deliver medication to the school nurse for administration. I will be accepting medication with completed Medication Authorization forms at our Open House evening on August 25.

Important Health Forms can be found on the Cheston Website. Select “Our School” then select “Health Room”. Links to the forms are towards the bottom of the page.

Monitoring Health and Illness Trends: I monitor student health and illness trends closely. If your child is feeling sick, please keep them home from school. If you need guidance in deciding if your child is well enough to come to school, you may call me in the morning and we can talk it through. I am in my office by 8:05 each morning unless I am attending a meeting. You can leave a message on my phone if I do not answer and I will call you back as soon as possible.

I hope that you have had a healthy and relaxing summer. I am looking forward to seeing you all again very soon!

Mrs. Kathie Biggs, RN, BSN, CSN

Cheston School Nurse

biggsk@eastonsd.org

610-250-2542 x 3

Fax: 610-923-6046

Hello Cheston families! I'm happy to be your child's school counselor again this year and I'm looking forward to welcoming new and returning students to Cheston next week!

Elementary school counselors:

* work with parents, other school staff, and community members to respond to developmental needs of our students.

* meet with students individually or in groups to address emotional, social, or academic needs.

* develop classroom guidance lessons that teach skills such as managing worries, solving conflicts, and being successful in the classroom.

* hold Master's degrees and have specialized education in psychology, counseling and child development.

Please contact me this year to discuss any concerns you have regarding your child, including his/her academic achievement, any behavioral issues, personal needs of your child, and/or family difficulties or challenges. I look forward to working with you to help your child achieve much success!

Mrs. Melissa Sonnenblick, MEd

Cheston School Counselor

sonnenblickm@eastonsd.org

610-250-2542 x4

Daily, one free breakfast and lunch are served for each student.

Click HERE for the weekly lunch menu.

We use the Second Step program as part of our school-wide SEL (social, emotional learning) curriculum.

CHOOSE ONE:

1. Call the main office and provide the reason for the absence. (610) 250-2542

2. Email: cheston.attendance@eastonsd.org

3. Send in a written note for the homeroom teacher.

*Include the date(s) of absence, child's name, grade, reason for absence, and contact number.

Mission Statement:

As a community school, we at Ada B. Cheston Elementary value the diverse background of all of our students and staff and promise to build success in Kindergarten and beyond.

Email: yandersk@eastonsd.org
Website: https://cheston.eastonsd.org
Location: 723 Coal Street, Easton, PA 18042, USA
Phone: (610)250-2542
Facebook: facebook.com/ChestonCougars
Twitter: @EASDYanders