CBA Elementary Lion Link 🐾

This week, our Pre-K through 3rd grade students took a field trip to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, where learning was as sweet as freshly churned butter! The day was filled with hands-on activities and interactive experiences, bringing our studies to life and giving everyone a chance to explore farm life up close.

Highlights of the Day:

• Butter Making: Our students tried their hands at an old-fashioned skill: butter making! With a little bit of elbow grease and a lot of excitement, they turned heavy cream into delicious, smooth butter. It was a fun and tasty way to learn about traditional food preparation!

• The Many Uses of Corn: We discovered that corn is much more than a food source—it’s used in everything from paper and crayons to fuel! Our young explorers learned all about corn’s versatility and importance in everyday products.

• Pollination and Bees: Students got up close with bees and discovered their crucial role in our food chain. They learned how bees help plants grow and even got tips on how to be bee-friendly!

Field trips like this are a wonderful way for our students to learn beyond the classroom and bring their studies to life. Thank you to all our parent volunteers who helped make the day special. We’re already looking forward to our next big adventure!

West Chester Halloween Parade

A big thank you to all the families who joined us for the West Chester Halloween Parade! It was a fantastic evening filled with festive costumes, lots of candy, and plenty of school spirit. We loved having so many of our families ride along on the bus, hand out treats, and spread Halloween cheer. Your support made the event a memorable one for our students and a proud moment for Chesterbrook Academy in our community!

Treats for Troops

Our Kindergarten students are kicking off a heartwarming service project, Treats for Troops, to support and uplift our service members. Beginning November 1, they will be collecting candy and self-care items to send a little piece of home to our soldiers stationed overseas.

Students will gather items like sweet treats, personal hygiene products, and notes of gratitude to show our appreciation for their dedication. This project not only brings joy to our troops but also helps our young learners understand the importance of giving back and showing kindness to others.

We invite everyone in our school community to join us by contributing to this wonderful cause. Let’s work together to bring smiles to those who serve!

Halloween

Looking forward to a festive week ahead! On Sunday afternoon, our PAC and parent volunteers will get our school all decked out for Halloween and the festivities that lie ahead! We would love your help! Please sign up below!

Thank you!

The CBA Team

Willa is such a hard worker and a great helper. She is always willing to participate in all of our class discussions and activities. Willa includes all of her friends while learning and playing and makes everyone feel special. She is a hard worker in school and always says "I think I can" even when the work is hard. Willa has an amazing attitude towards her work assignments, as well as social interactions. She is the true definition of a CBA lion! She makes safe choices, is always respectful and continues to strive to show her best! Congrats to Willa for this well deserved recognition!

We’re getting ready to welcome new families to our amazing school, and we need YOUR help! Let’s show our school pride all over town by displaying an Open House Yard Sign in your yard! 🌟

It’s a simple way to spread the word about our upcoming Open House on October 26th, and show everyone what makes CBA Elementary such a special place. Plus, the more signs we see around town, the stronger our community spirit grows! 💚💛

Here’s How It Works:

- Pick up your yard sign from car line or the front lobby at pick up today.

- Place it in your yard where your neighbors can see.

- Snap a pic of your sign and share it on social media with #ProudToBeACBALion for a chance to be featured on our page!

- If a family attends our Open House and mentions your yard sign, you are eligible for a referral credit.

Let’s paint the town in school pride and get our community buzzing about our Open House! 🏡🎒

Thank you for showing your support and helping us grow our CBA Elementary family! 🌟

Always a Lion,

The CBA Team

Participation is easy! You make an email introduction

*Please note, the Refer a Friend tuition credit is not retroactive. Thank you!

All family members who wish to volunteer regularly at any campus or serve as a chaperone on field trips are required to undergo background checks. Additionally, a signature is required on the Volunteer Handbook Acknowledgement and Waiver, along with a completed Volunteer Application.

Below are the following documents:

- Volunteer Handbook

- Volunteer Application

- Volunteer Policy for CBA Elementary and Spring Education Group

Please review the policy and return the required forms, along with the clearances listed below, in order to volunteer or serve as a chaperone on a field trip.

Required clearances for all prospective volunteers and chaperones:

- Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)

- Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse)

- DHS fingerprint-based Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check (DHS FBI)

You can obtain these clearances here.

If you already have these clearances, we can accept them if they have been completed within the last 60 months, unless otherwise requested.

We appreciate your support and are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Orders are due by Wednesday, October 23rd

Please email heather.maltese@chesterbrookacademy.com with any changes to your order.

• 10/26 - Open House
• 10/28 - Diwali Celebration
• 10/31 - PAC Halloween Parade & Party
• 11/1 - Treats for Troops Begins
• 11/4 - Fall Picture Day

We are excited to celebrate Diwali on Monday, October 28th, from 1:00 to 3:10 pm. We are seeking families who celebrate Diwali and would love to share their traditions with our community.

Here are some ways you can help make this event a success:

- Provide traditional Diwali snacks or treats (must be prepackaged, store-bought, and peanut-free).

- Lead students in Indian dances (this was a huge success last year!).

- Assist in creating rangoli designs on the blacktop.

- Share photo booth accessories such as bindis, bangles, Indian stoles, backdrops, or any other items (please label with your child's name and class for easy return).

If you’re interested in volunteering for one or more of these activities, please click here to sign up.

Kindly confirm your participation by October 15th to help us plan effectively for the event.

We greatly appreciate your time and support in making Diwali a memorable celebration at CBA!

If you have any questions, feel free to email Mrs. Sareen at sonia.sareen@chesterbrookacademy.com.

Dear CBA Families,

The PA Departments of Health and Education mandate annual student health screenings are provided as a part of the School Health Services Program. A WCASD nurse will be visiting our school on November 13th and 14th to perform these screenings for our students. A report with your child’s results will be provided for your review. We encourage you to keep this record and/or share with your physician. Referral letters will be sent when vision or hearing results do not meet the standard range of normal.

The standard screenings to be performed are listed below:

* Vision – Far & Near Acuity – All grades yearly, plus Lens & Color – 1st grade, Stereo/Depth Perception – 2nd grade.

NOTE: The vision screenings are not a substitute for a comprehensive eye examination by an eye care specialist. The American Optometric Association recommends eye examinations every two years during the school age years.

* Hearing - Grades K-3

* Height/Weight - All grades

* BMI - All grades

Please feel free to contact the WCASD school nurse at 484-266-1306 with any questions.

Thank you

We are writing to inform you that, starting October 1st, any past due accounts will incur a one-time late fee if payment is not received by the 10th of the month. Please note the following provision regarding tuition payments:

• Per the enrollment agreement, parents agree to pay tuition and fees according to their selected payment plan and the due dates specified or agreed upon. A late fee of $25 will be assessed to cover administrative costs associated with follow-up on overdue accounts.

To view your account balance and make a payment, please visit our parent portal, Alma.

Payment and contact information can be managed through the online parent portal, Alma. The link to Alma is below.

Please follow the instructions for logging in and contact Ms. Capotrio with any questions or concerns.

1. Click on the link below to access ALMA to set up your account

2. Click “Forgot Password”

3. Username is firstname.lastname of primary account holder

4. Enter Email

We require all students to wear a school uniform unless otherwise directed.

• Daily Uniform: Girls and boys should wear a green or blue polo shirt with khaki shorts/pants/skirt.
• PE Uniform: PE t-shirt and mesh shorts or sweatpants with sneakers are required on PE days.
• Shoes & Socks: On Daily Uniform days, students must wear brown shoes with white, green or blue socks. Students should wear sneakers on PE days.

**Please note, students should not wear Ugg boots to school**

Families assist us in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all our Children by keeping sick Children at home. The purpose of our sick child policy is to:

• Reduce the spread of illness from a sick Child to other Children and members of School staff.
• Promote complete recuperation of the sick Child.
• Prevent the constant spread of cold, flu and diarrhea and other communicable diseases that are common among small children.

Children who become ill at school will be made comfortable and families will be notified to pick them up within one hour. Families must keep sick children at home until they have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours* if they display any of the following:

• Fever of 100.4 degrees or more. Children must be free of fever for at least 24 hours, unassisted by fever-reducing medication before returning to school.
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Sore Throat
• Skin Rash
• Head Lice
• Heavy nasal discharge requiring frequent wiping every 3-5 minutes
• Persistent, non-productive or barking cough
• Fussy, cranky behavior unlike the Child
• Symptoms of communicable disease such as pink eye, measles, chicken pox, mumps, or strep throat