Comet News!

Check out the March 31, 2023 edition of Comet News. April is right around the corner!

• 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
• Mar 14 - snow day # 6 ... make-up date June 9, 2023 pending Board approval ...

• Apr 1 - 3rd annual Food Truck Frenzy - CHS parking lot
• Apr 3 - 7

Autism Awareness Week

Prom tickets for sale during lunch periods

• Apr 4 - 7 & 8 PTA Sponsored Skating party @ SkateAway
• Apr 6 - School in session - snow makeup day
• Apr 7 - 10 - No School - Spring Holiday
• Apr 21 - Comets Let's Soar day
• Apr 24 - 26 Gr: 7 & 8 PSSA ELA testing
• May 1 & 2 Gr 7 & 8 PSSA Math
• May 4 & 5 Gr 8 PSSA Science testing
• May 4 - Spanish National Honor Society induction ceremony
  
• May 10 - French National Honor Society induction ceremony
• May 16 & 17 - Keystone Exam for:

Keystone Literature (only English Honors II classes & retakes)

Keystone Algebra (all Algebra I classes & retakes)

• May 20 - 9th & 10th grade spring semi-formal @ CWD_SecCampus 7-9 pm
• May 24 - 7 & 8 gr. field trip to RailRiders
• May 23 & 24 - Keystone Exam for:

Keystone Biology (all Biology I classes

• May 26 - School in session - early dismissal 12 noon Secondary, 1 PM Elem - snow makeup day
• May 26 - Senior Prom @ Irem Country Club, Dallas PA
• May 29 - No School - Memorial Day holiday
• June 5 - 7 & 8 gr. field trip to Knoebles
• 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

Place: Turf (weather permitting...alternate location will be announced if it is raining)
Time: 8th Period
Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023

***You must sign up to be included on this list that will go out to teachers on Wednesday, 4/5.

Who?: Members of the Senior Class!!!

Sign up form in your Senior Google Classroom

Tickets will be on sale next week (April 3rd-April 7th) outside of the H.S.

cafeteria during all lunches and room 56 throughout the day!

• Tickets will also be on sale the following week (April 10th - April 14th) in room 56 only.

• The cost of each ticket is $60 - Only check or money orders will be accepted, NO CASH! Checks can be made out to Crestwood Student Activities.

Remember you must have a waiver turned in before you can purchase a ticket! NO EXCEPTIONS!
If you have any questions please stop in room 56 throughout the day!

CWDSec_Campus supports Autism Acceptance week April 3 - 6. Show your support by wearing the clothing described below each day to help represent the different ways that make our students and other people with Autism that much more amazing!

Thank you in advance for showing your support and thank you for all that you do to show acceptance for all of our differently-abled students!

Monochrome Monday- Wear BLUE for Autism Acceptance

Tie Dye Tuesday- Wear your brightest Tie Dye

Wind Down Wednesday- Wear your comfy clothes

Tropical Thursday- Wear your tropical clothing!

Support Morgan's Message, a charity that is striving to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health in the student-athlete community. Details of the t-shirt sales fundraiser are in the flyer attached.

The 2023 Crestwood Senior Prom is quickly approaching! Any student interested in attending the 2023 Crestwood Senior Prom must receive a prom waiver from Mr. Kutney in room 56. You cannot purchase tickets in April until you have returned your waiver. Any questions see Mr. Kutney in room 56 or email him at: kyle.kutney@csdcomets.org

Theme: Capture the Moment

Date: Friday, May 26th from 5pm-10pm

Location: Irem Country Club, 64 Ridgway Dr. Dallas, PA 18612

Seniors are selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts to benefit the class of 2023. Donut sales will be from today until April 25.

Delivery will be May 1 which also happens to be college decision day.

April 4th from 6P - 8P

Cost: $4 at the door, $3 skate rentals if needed - cash only

Thank you Crestwood Secondary PTA

We are pleased to again offer two field trips to our 7th and 8th graders.

1. Trip one will be on Wednesday, May 24th to see the Rail Riders - cost $22
2. Trip two will be on Monday, June 5th to Knoebels - cost $50 ($20 if bus only)

For detailed information please refer to the permission slips attached below.

Permission slips and money is due no later than Wednesday, April 12th.

Thank you,

Ryan Arcangeli

Secondary Campus Assistant Principal

Get your Hershey Park tickets at a discounted rate from now until April 30. See the flyer for details.

Are you or any of your siblings interested in the performing arts? If so, then Misericordia has the summer camp for you! It's called PATA (Performing Arts Training Academy).

PATA is a one-of-a-kind summer performing arts training academy hosted by Misericordia University. The program runs from July 3 to July 23 and is open to kids 6 years of age and older. Choose from a Day program or Sleep Away Camp option!

Since 2014, Summer PATA has provided high-quality, professional training in all aspects of the performing arts. Summer PATA is the summer programming offered by the PATAsphere staff. The participants in Summer PATA perform an all-original, full-length musical written by the amazing scriptwriter and songwriting team from the Performing Arts Training Academy. Come celebrate the 10th year of Summer PATA!

Register early to take advantage of a special discount!

Click here to learn more and to register

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 & 9
  

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.

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

• May 16 & 17 - Keystone Exam for:

Keystone Literature (only English Honors II classes & retakes)

Keystone Algebra (all Algebra I classes & retakes)

• May 23 & 24 - Keystone Exam for:

Keystone Biology (all Biology I classes & retakes)

Keystone exams are a graduation requirement under the Pathways to Graduation Act 158. Students must receive a proficient or distinguished score in Keystone Algebra, Biology, and Literature or follow an alternative pathway to graduate. See your guidance counselor for details.

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