Weekly Sinking Springs Update
Dear Families,
Each month, our teachers nominate children who demonstrate the SPIRIT of our school. Their words and actions show Self-control, Pride, Intelligence, Respect, Inspiration and Trust. Sinking Springs is proud to recognize the following students as Citizens of the Month for September:
- Landen Anderson
- Dailianys Ruiz Marrero
- William Birmingham
- Brynn Zirkle
- Ryan Schlosberg
- Nora Penrose
Do you need to have your school picture retaken? Did you miss picture day? Tuesday, October 22, is the retake day for SSE. Students getting a retake need to return the photos they do not want to get a new photo. Visit mylifetouch.com and use the code EVTBQ62MH to order your photos.
This week's photo collage highlights fourth graders from Mrs. Kubiak and Mrs. Spataro's classes. Last Friday, these students went on a field trip to visit the Pennsylvania State Museum and tour the Capitol. It was a wonderful adventure!
Parent conferences will take place on Thursday, October 24th, from 1:00 to 7:30 and Friday, October 25th, from 8:00 to 3:00. If you have questions about scheduling your conference, please get in touch with your child's teacher.
Our PTO is organizing a meal for our teachers during the evening conferences. The plan is to have an early dinner available for the faculty on Thursday, October 24th, the evening they'll stay late to meet with so many of our families. The PTO would like to collect monetary donations to order pizza, lasagna, and salad to be delivered from Al Bacio. We are also looking for some yummy homemade treats for dessert! If you can make a donation, please CLICK HERE.
Sinking Springs is looking for some help on October 24th with the Cookie Sale Distribution.
- We need help organizing the boxes on October 24th after 10:30, the arrival of the shipment. You will need clearances for this.
- We will also need help with box pick up on October 24th from 12:30 to 7:30. You do not need clearances.
Please CLICK HERE to sign up.
Please let me know if you have any questions at 717- 846-6789 ext. 1700 or email hdick@cysd.k12.pa.us.
Warm regards,
Heather Dick
Our PTO has created a form to share our many volunteer opportunities. If you would like to be involved in any way, from donating your time or donating to staff appreciation events, please complete this form. The PTO will use the information to ask for volunteers and donations during this school year.
Here is the link:
Volunteer Update: Prospective volunteers will apply online. Human Resources will review/approve applications and notify volunteers of their status. Prospective volunteers for the 2024/2025 school year are encouraged to obtain and update any necessary clearances and background checks. Click here for the online application.
Volunteer Badge Change: Once approved, volunteers will no longer receive school-year volunteer badges. Instead, they will wear the ID sticker badge provided by the school office when checking in for a visit. This temporary badge will identify them as a volunteer for their visit.
Juice Boxes and Snack Packs for Sale
The cafeteria is now selling juice boxes and snack packs. They are $1.25 each. Students must have the funds in their lunch account or cash in hand to purchase these items. If paying with cash, no change will be given back. The change will be applied to your child's lunch account. If you do not want your child to purchase snacks or other ala carte items, you can block these purchases in Skyward or set limits. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the head cook, Erika Kennedy, at (717)846-6789 x1708 or ekennedy@cysd.k12.pa.us
2024/2025 Meal Prices for Elementary (K-6)
- Breakfast: Universal Free
- Lunch: General: $2.80
Families can apply for participation in the Free and Reduced Meal Program. Information about this program can be accessed on our district website or by clicking here.
- Skyward Conference Scheduler opens for families- Monday, September 30
- School Picture Retakes- Tuesday, October 22nd
- Parent Conferences- Thursday, October 24th and Friday, October 25th
- Fundraiser pick-up- Thursday, October 24th (Parent conference evening)
- No school for students- Monday, October 28th (Teacher in-service)
- PTO Fall Student Activity Day- Friday, November 1
- Fifth Grade class trip to the Young Persons Concert- Thursday, November 7
Skyward and Schoology
Skyward is the District's Student Information System (SIS). It stores information that includes attendance history, grades, school reports, personal family information (address, phone, email, emergency contacts), and health information. Skyward is also used as a communications tool for teachers and administrators to send messages to families.
The Skyward username is automatically generated for families and is typically last name, first initial (eg: Chris Jones would be Jones). Your Skyward account is created when enrolling your student and completing the online registration process.
If you cannot login or successfully reset your Skyward password, please contact familyaccess@cysd.k12.pa.us.
Schoology is the District's Learning Management System (LMS). It is an extension of the physical classroom. Children access learning materials and show what they know in Schoology. Schoology gives them the ability to interact with their teachers and classmates. You can use Schoology to see important classroom information, and how your child is doing in school! Login to Schoology using the email associated with your Skyward Account. Sign in at app.schoology.com.
If it is your first time accessing Schoology, CLICK HERE for instructions on logging in.
Student transportation information is now available in our CYSD Bus Routing Portal.
BUS INFORMATION
Use the link below to access the most up-to-date bus routing information. This will include primary and secondary stop information for all of your children who are active in the district.
