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Hello CBA Elementary Families,

Welcome back to school! We hope that everyone had a restful break full of family, friends and traditions. We truly enjoyed welcoming our students and families back on Monday. It was heartwarming to hear about their Thanksgiving break and the many things they are looking forward to this holiday season.

Thank you for attending our recent Parent-Teacher Conferences! These valuable meetings provided an opportunity to connect with your child's teacher, discuss their academic progress, and explore ways to support their learning at home. A strong home-school connection is essential for student success. By working together, we can create a positive and supportive learning environment that empowers your child to reach their full potential. We appreciate your support.

We want to extend a huge congratulations to our Kindergarten and 1st Grade students for their incredible performance in the Winter Concert, "Snow"! Their talent, enthusiasm, and hard work truly shone through. A special thanks to Mrs. Catalano for her dedication and guidance in preparing the students for this wonderful event. This experience not only showcased their musical abilities but also helped them build important life skills like confidence and teamwork. We're so proud of each and every one of you!

Finally, thank you to our fifth grade Leading Lions for braving the cold for this week's First Friday! Students welcomed families to school with a smile and a small gift for families, setting the tone for an amazing day! What a way to wrap up the week!

We hope that everyone who heads out to the West Chester Christmas parade tonight has a wonderful time! CBA will be out on the town this weekend at the Chester County Parks and Recreation Santa at the Square Event. Join us at Marshall Square Park on Saturday from 4:30-6:30pm for games and fun!

Thank you,

The CBA Team

As part of the Chester County Hospital Lights Up West Chester, CBA Elementary has sponsored two lamp posts in the town of West Chester!

The next time you are out and about in town, snap a picture of your family & friends with the lamp post ornament! Share it on Instagram, taggint @cbawestchester, or email it to amanda.capotrio@chesterbrookacademy.com. The class that submits the most photos will win a classroom Ice Cream party!

This student is a real star in the classroom! They’re super responsible and always stay focused on their work. They’re a hard worker who’s determined to do their best. We noticed an area where they could improve, and they’ve worked really hard to get better.

They’re also a great leader who helps out their classmates and keeps the classroom fun and positive. They always have a smile on their face and are respectful to everyone.

Congratulations to Philip M., Pre-K 2!

Mondays

Soccer Shots

Mario Kart

Creative Actors (beginning 1/13)

Tuesdays

The Show Sports Club - Begins today!

Kids Fitness (beginning 1/10)

Wednesdays

Bricks 4 Kidz

Thursdays

CBA PRIDE Dance Team

ATA Martial Arts

Hi CBA Family,

As we continue this season of gratitude, we’re excited to roll out the red carpet and treat our teachers like the 🌟 STARS 🌟 they are!

This holiday season, the PAC is organizing a donation drive to sponsor gifts and a luncheon for all our teachers and staff. 100% of the funds raised will go directly toward this celebration.

How You Can Help:

If you’d like to contribute to our CBA Holiday Drive, you can make a donation online here, or via Venmo at @CBAPAC. Donations will be accepted through Friday, December 13th.

Per tradition, the Holiday Donation Drive is an annual effort to present a joint gift from all CBA families, replacing individual gifts for teachers.

Volunteers Needed:

We are also looking for parent volunteers to help cover classrooms so our teachers can enjoy lunch together. If you can assist from 12:00–1:00 pm on Friday, December 13th, please sign up here.

FAN MAIL:

Finally, we encourage students to write "FAN MAIL" to their teachers, specialty teachers, administrators, and staff to thank them for everything they do throughout the year.

Thank you for helping us show our sincere gratitude to the wonderful individuals who make CBA so special!

With appreciation,

The CBA PAC

• 12/9 - Holiday Gift Shop Opens
• 12/10 - December PAC Meeting
• 12/11 - Kindergarten Delaware Children's Museum Field Trip
• 12/13 - Holiday Gift Shop Closes
• 12/13 - PAC Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
• 12/14 - 1st-3rd Grade Nutcracker Field Trip
• 12/14 - Breakfast with Santa

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.

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.

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

1. Click on the link below to access ALMA

2. Click Accounts

3. Click Contacts

4. Add/Edit Contacts and set authorized pick-up and communication preferences

• 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