October Newsletter

October is a great time to highlight school safety and remind our community how important it is to maintain a secure and caring learning environment. This month, our students and staff will be practicing lockdown drills as part of our ongoing safety routines. We encourage you to also talk with your child at home about why these drills are important and what they mean. When families, teachers, and students work together, we help make our school a safe and supportive place for everyone.

Morning Drop-Off & Dismissal Safety Reminder
To keep our students, families, and neighbors safe, we ask all parents and guardians to follow traffic guidelines during arrival and dismissal. Please avoid double parking, leaving vehicles unattended in unsafe areas, or parking on sidewalks. These practices create dangerous situations for children and families walking to and from school. In addition, please remember that the speed limit in the CAP Parking Lot is 5 mph. Please adhere to our speed limit when driving in our school campus. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and orderly environment for everyone.

October-National Italian-American Heritage Month:

9/29/25-10/3/25 College Awareness Week

10/3/25 1st Quarter Progress Reports Distributed. Students will be given progress reports. 4th-8th grade students will receive their PSSA Score Report with their progress report.

10/6/25-10/10/25 Spirit Week

10/13/25 No School for Students/Staff: Columbus Day

10/23/25 Literacy Night (5 PM-7 PM)

10/17/25 No School for Students: Professional Development for Faculty/Staff

10/29/25 Spook-tacular Stroll (formerly Trunk or Treat) (K-5th/2:30 PM-4 PM)

10/31/25 B Schedule: 12:45 PM Dismissal for Kindergarten & 1 PM Dismissal for 1st-8th Grade

10/31/25 No Afterschool Clubs & End of 1st Quarter

What a wonderful start to the school year! Our 5th graders had an amazing time on their tour of Citizen’s Bank Park, and our 1st graders learned all about the circulatory system with Mr. Dickson through exciting, hands-on games. Middle School sports are now in full swing, and extracurricular activities are off to a fantastic start. It’s been a joy to see our students settle into their routines, dive into the curriculum, and continue growing in their knowledge each day.

Now that we have the first month of school behind us, it’s important to make sure all students are in proper uniform. Uniforms help us show our school pride, create a sense of equality, and ensure students are ready to learn each day. Please click the button below to view our Uniform Infographic, which outlines the requirements for all students in grades K–8.

Ms. Reyez is the new Transportation Supervisor. If you have questions regarding busing, farecards or the flat rate, she can be reached at 215-533-6700, ext. 1110 or nreyez@communityacademy.org

Flat rate - in order to be eligible, students must be in grades 1-6 & live more than 1.5 miles away from CAP. Your child must be registered for the program prior to submitting this form. Parents/Guardians registered in the Flat Rate Program must submit this form at the end of each month to qualify for payment.

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Fare Cards - students in grades 7-12 who live more than 1.5 miles from CAP are eligible for farecards. Student farecards from previous years will still work, but if it was misplaced, a new one can be issued.

School bus - Please be patient with the buses the first few weeks while drivers are learning the routes. Be at your designated stop 10 minutes prior to your assigned time. Allow extra time due to traffic. Be on the lookout for a School Status Connect invite to receive the most up to date information from Ms. Reyez regarding cancelled buses, etc.

Hello Families,

As we welcome Fall and the change of seasons, the Health Office would like to share a few reminders to help keep our school community healthy and safe.

COLD AND FLU

● If your child has a fever 100.4 F or higher, vomiting, or diarrhea please keep them home until they are symptom free for at least 24 hours without medication.

● Remind children to wash their hands frequently, cover coughs / sneezes, and avoid sharing drinks, food, or utensils.

● Please be sure to give allergy medications before school.

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

All medications sent to school must be sent in its original packaging with a label stating the student’s full name, and must be accompanied with a medication administration form (MED1 ) completed by the physician and signed by a parent or guardian. No over the counter medication should be brought to school and will not be given at school.

Physical, immunization, and dental forms must be submitted each school year. If you have not done so, please send them in with the child or email the forms to eotero@communityacadmey.org. Health Screenings start Monday October 6, 2025. Please make sure that all glasses are being worn to school and please be sure to remove excess ear wax. The 6th and 7th graders will receive scoliosis exams.

The Lighthouse is excited to be part of your Fall activities again this Fall and bring you our series of October Fest events!

The Lighthouse Sports & Entertainment Complex (101 E Erie Ave) will be the place for a variety of activities that you and your family will love!

All Events will feature our very own maze, fun games, and will run from 55 pm to 9 pm on the following evenings:
- Saturday October 18th: Trivia & Pumpkin Bake Off
- Friday October 24th: Zombie Bash
- Thursday October 30th: 25th Police District & Lighthouse Haunted Hay Ride
- Friday October 31st: Trunk or Treat

Vendors, Food Trucks, and pumpkin bake-off contestants, as well as Truck or Treat Participants, are welcome to register here!

(Contestant, Vendor, & Food Trucks REGISTRATION) - Lighthouse October Fest 2025 : The Lighthouse Inc. 1893

Lighthouse October Fest 2025 (General Admission) : The Lighthouse Inc. 1893

If you have any questions regarding the information in this newsletter please contact Ms. Muhammad, Assistant to the Principal.

Email: tmuhammad@communityacademy.org