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Wednesday Roundup 11.1.23
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Spotlight Image: We're seeing double! Sonic the Hedgehog (times two) was recently spotted at Eagle View Middle School. Photo of Eagle View teacher Griff Gemberling and seventh grader Michael Heckard, courtesy Melissa Sutliff.
Calendar Reminders
- November 1 - High School Band, Choir, Orchestra, PRISM Concert
- November 2 - CVHS Financial Aid Night
- November 6 - School Board Meeting
- November 7 - Virtual Day for CV9 ONLY
- November 7 - Eagle Foundation online auction begins
- November 8 - Eagle Foundation Harlem Wizards game
- November 9 - CVHS community Veterans Appreciation Ceremony
- November 10 - NO SCHOOL for students (Staff Act 80 day)
- November 15 - Parent Info Session: Important Topics in Special Education (more info below)
- November 16 - End Trimester I (Elementary)
- November 17 - NO SCHOOL for students (Staff Inservice)
- November 18 - CV Mini-THON 5K Turkey Trot
- November 20 - School Board Meeting
- November 22 - Early Dismissal (students) - Kdg NOT in session on this day
- November 23-27 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
- December 1-2 - Bulldog Players Proudly Present "Finding Nemo JR"
* All events subject to change. Not an all-inclusive list.
News & Announcements
TEEAP Middle School Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Mountain View Middle School's Marie Leatherman, who has been named Middle School Teacher of the Year by the Technology & Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania.
Technology and Engineering Department Chair, Jason Kofmehl, says Ms. Leatherman is "most deserving" of this award. "Marie is a stellar teacher who does an amazing job with our students in shaping and developing them for their future at CV and beyond. She has been a great addition to the department and is always working on ways to advance our programs."
Congratulations!
Early Dismissal Schedule
As outlined in the school calendar, students will be dismissed early on November 22, 2023, December 7, 2023, and May 31, 2024. (Note: Kindergarten will NOT be in session on these days.) Dismissal times for these dates are as listed below.
CV9 – 10:35 a.m.
Eagle View – 10:50 a.m.
CV High School – 11 a.m.
Mountain View – 11:25 a.m.
Monroe, Silver Spring, Middlesex, and Green Ridge Elementary Schools – 11:50 a.m.
Hampden, Shaull, Sporting Hill, and Winding Creek Elementary Schools – 11:55 a.m.
Lunch will not be served on these days (breakfast WILL be served).
Parent Info Session: Important Topics in Special Education
The Eastern Cumberland Special Education Consortium, which includes Cumberland Valley School District, will host a Parent Information Session: Important Topics in Special Education from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Eisenhower Elementary School in Camp Hill.
Sessions include: ABSs of IEPs, All About Behavior, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, and IEP Basics. Please click the link below to learn more and to register.
CV Team Earns 1st in Math Tournament
Congratulations to Cumberland Valley High School seniors Chinmay Govind, Akash Sarode, and Ethan Works, and junior Luke Greenawalt, who recently took home first place in the 8th annual Carlisle Interscholastic Math Competition at Dickinson College.
The team earned first place out of 22 teams in the competition, and three of the top 10 individual finishers out of 92 competitors were CV students. Chinmay placed 1st, Akash placed 7th, and Ethan placed 8th.
The event is sponsored by the Carlisle High School Math Club together with Dickinson College.
In addition to the math tournament, participants also came together to collectively donate 532 pounds of canned and boxed goods to Project SHARE.
Big 33 Host Family Experience
As you may be aware, Cumberland Valley School District will host the Big 33 game and festivities over Memorial Day weekend 2024. As part of this experience, the Big 33 is recruiting host families.
According to the Big 33, "Since 1985, Big 33 players have stayed with host families. This program has paired thousands of players with local families and it is one of the most important and unique aspects of the Big 33 experience."
SAP Referral Form
Are you worried about a student at CV? If you have concerns related to a student’s mental health, anxiety, mood changes, drug, alcohol, vaping, or anger issues, please consider making an anonymous referral to our Student Assistance Program (SAP). SAP is a non-binding, non-disciplinary process that screens students using outside counselors and can connect families to mental health and/or drug and alcohol services. Make a referral HERE. Questions can be directed to a school counselor or principal.
CV Dream Team Roster Announced
FROM THE EAGLE FOUNDATION: Don’t miss out on your chance to watch the Harlem Wizards take on our very own CV Dream Team in the Dome on Wednesday, November 8. Doors open at 5:30, game begins at 6:30.
Click the picture to view the CV Dream Team roster.
Save money and get your tickets NOW before they sell out! General admission tickets are $15 online, $20 at the door (if available.) For more information and tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/CVEFHarlemWizards
New Drivers
If you are a parent of a new driver, it’s a good idea to do a walk through of their first crash before it happens. Your teen and you will be much better prepared when the crash actually happens.
Items to talk through:
At fault or not at fault – This doesn’t matter much at the scene. Talk it through anyways as it might be important later.
Crash scene safety – Make sure it is safe before getting out of the vehicle. Other vehicles are still on the road, and you don’t want to get run over just because you are angry or upset. Pull off the road if possible and it’s safe to do so.
First Aid – What to do if there are injuries either in you vehicle or the other vehicle. Sometimes professional or even amateur help is a long way away.
Other driver's reaction – The other driver may be upset or crying and how to deal with them.
Call to Police – If not sure about calling police the call should probably be made. Police can show up and clear the scene if they are not needed.
Call home – This one is important because parents usually get surprised when their kid is in an accident. Parents need to check themselves as well when responding to an accident as we don’t want a second accident because you are emotional and driving.
Documents – You will need to show your license, registration and proof of insurance. Insurance can be show on you smart phone through the insurance company’s App. Take a lot of pictures, you can always delete the ones that are not needed. Take the time to explain how insurance works.
What about a tow truck? Your child probably have to tell the police what the plan is for the wrecked vehicle if it can’t be safely driven from the scene. Is it going to a dealer or back to the tow yard?
Reportable - Personal injuries which require medical attention. Damage to any vehicle involved to the extent that it cannot be driven under its own power in its customary manner without further damage or hazard to the vehicle, other traffic elements, or the roadway, and therefore requires towing.
Non-Reportable - A non-reportable crash involves a crash with no injury or death of any person, in which there is no towing due to the damage to the vehicle at the time of the crash.
By talking through a crash your child and you will be much better prepared for when it happens (and it will happen).
Anonymous reporting can be made @ Safe to Say
Cumberland Valley Student and Public Safety – (717) 506-3349
(Please note: This is a non-emergency number that is not staffed 24 hours per day and is not a reporting hotline.)
Portrait of an Eagle: Student Spotlight
Empowering young entrepreneurs! Running a coffee cart at Winding Creek Elementary School isn't just about serving coffee; it's a lesson in confidence, communication, and responsibility! But while brewing all of these skills, our Wolfpack friends are also serving up inspiration ... one cup at a time. Way to go, little baristas! They are a Portrait of an Eagle!
Graphic courtesy Mrs. Devin Stanford, Assistant Principal, Winding Creek.
School Board News
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Unless otherwise advertised, all meetings begin at 7 p.m. and will take place in the District Office Board Room (6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg)
- Monday, November 6, 2023
- Monday, November 20, 2023
- Monday, December 4, 2023
- Monday, December 18, 2023
A full list of School Board and committee meeting dates is available by clicking here.
Quick Access
Board Agendas - Posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Committee Assignments - 2023 Board committee/advisory group assignments.
Meeting Minutes - Posted once approved by the Board of School Directors.
Watch Live - School Board meetings are live streamed to our website.
Now Hiring!
Simply stated, our students need YOU! Cumberland Valley School District has immediate openings for substitute teachers. PLEASE read below to learn more and PLEASE SHARE with anyone you know who might be interested in this rewarding opportunity!
- Have your bachelor’s degree? You can complete the Guest Teacher program per PDE guidelines to earn your emergency permit, which allows you to serve as a substitute teacher in our classrooms.
- Currently attending a four-year program to earn your teaching cert? Reach out to learn more about how you can substitute in a classroom through PDE’s Act 86 program.
- Interested in a building sub position? Building subs can now earn up to $175 per day. These are regular assignments in which subs report daily to a specific building throughout the school year.
- Interested in a day-to-day professional substitute position? If you have your teaching certification and are interested in flexible scheduling, consider our day-to-day sub opportunities. You create your schedule and can now earn up to $150 per day. Retired teachers can earn up to $250 per day.
Learn more about all of our substitute opportunities through STS at www.cvschools.org/sub.
Additional Reminders
If you haven't already, you are welcomed and encouraged to follow us on our official social media platforms - including our new Instagram page - for the latest celebrations, news, and updates.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CVschools
Instagram - NEW!: https://www.instagram.com/cumberlandvalleysd/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CVSDnews
Reminder: Reaching CV by Telephone
Main number: 717-697-8261 (follow prompts to reach buildings/departments)
CV High School: 717-506-3555
CV9: 717-506-3372
CVVA: 717-697-8261
Eagle View Middle School: 717-506-3955
Mountain View Middle School: 717-697-1960
Green Ridge Elementary School: 717-766-4911
Hampden Elementary School: 717-737-4513
Middlesex Elementary School: 717-249-5586
Monroe Elementary School: 717-697-0028
Shaull Elementary School: 717-506-3415
Silver Spring Elementary School: 717-506-3755
Sporting Hill Elementary School: 717-761-5052
Winding Creek Elementary School: 717-620-2525
Reminder: Emergency Notifications, Text Messaging, Official Channels
Emergency Notifications: In cases of an emergency in a specific building or across the district, CV will issue communication to the appropriate stakeholders through telephone, email, text message, and/or website alert. Parents/Guardians should ensure that their contact information is always up-to-date in Skyward, as this is where we will pull information for our notifications and alerts. Notification to schedule changes due to inclement weather will also be issued via the above mentioned methods.
Register to Receive Text Messages: Cumberland Valley School District uses text messaging (for parents/guardians and staff) as a mode of communication during inclement weather, emergencies, bus delays, and more. If you are a parent/guardian who is new to the District or if you have not previously signed up to receive text alerts, please sign into your Skyward Family Access account and complete the “Text (SMS) Notifications” form. For step-by-step directions, please click the "How do I register" link below.
Official Communication Channels: It is important to ensure that you look for communication via our official channels. Please click here to visit our website for a chart illustrating the various ways our stakeholders can connect through our official channels with individual staff, a specific school building, and the district.
Additional Quick Access Links
Technology HelpDesk
- Staff and Students - Please go to https://helpdesk.cvschools.org to sign in and create a Technology helpdesk ticket.
- Parents/Guardians may click here to create a Technology helpdesk ticket, as needed.