Comet News!

Check out the March 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
• Mar 14 - snow day # 6 ... make-up date pending...

• Mar 11 - SAT exam @SecCampus - postponed to Saturday, March 25

• Mar 25 - SAT exam @SecCampus
• Apr 6 - School in session - snow makeup day
• Apr 7 - 10 - No School - Spring Holiday
• 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 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 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

The Crestwood SAT testing center will be closed on Saturday, March 11, 2023 due to the pending inclement weather. The rescheduled date to take the SAT will now be on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Please visit the College Board website for more information.

Crestwood students:

Left to right- Zachary Zach Brannigan (senior), Luke Colleran (sophomore), Brody Stewart (freshmen), Evan Olson (sophomore)

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.

Congratulations to Saif Rehman on earning 1st place and Scott Lenio on earning 3rd place at the LCCTM Math Competition at Wilkes University on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Thank you Mrs. Rozitski and the entire Math Department for your leadership! Saif earned a full four-year scholarship at Wilkes University!

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.

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

Congratulations to our HS and MS students who participated this evening in the Luzerne County Band held @ Dallas HS.

Abby Spaide, Morgan Bauch, Regina Pagarelski, Levi Richman, Macey Durofchalk, Alex Wiedlich, Andrew Murawski, Jaiden Rodeiguez, Ainsley Durofchalk, Dylan Marchetti and Sabian Bunnell.

Congratulations to Lincoln Bibla, Magnus Bibla and the wrestling coaching staff on a successful weekend at the PIAA State Wrestling Championship!

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

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