CHPS WEEKLY

Good evening, CHPS!

Setting Goals. Mastering time management. Attending all classes. Developing strong study habits. All of these skills help our children strive for ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is the demonstrated ability to perform, achieve, and/or excel in scholastic activities, and something we consistently focus on.

Here in Cherry Hill Public Schools, we are always working toward ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE by providing students with research based curricula that not only provides them an opportunity to address the required NJ Student Learning Standards (NSLS), but that is also high impact and engaging.

For the first year ever, all three of our middle schools put ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE on display as they each inducted students into the Junior National Honors Society. These students display an aptitude for ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE combined with being excellent school citizens.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE is front and center in the most recent NJSLA results. Take a look at the NJSLA presentation that was given to the Board of Education at their last meeting to see how we are trending in the right direction when it comes to academic performance and ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.

Cherry Hill Public Schools has examples of ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE in our preschool program all the way through high school, and is at the heart of what we strive to achieve each and every day.

Sincerely,

Kwame Morton

Dr. Kwame Morton, Sr.

Superintendent, Cherry Hill Public Schools

As always, please stay informed through the District website, our Facebook, Instagram and YouTube platforms.

In honor of Veterans Day, the Cherry Hill Public Preschool students decorated and created cards for Veterans. Some of these beautiful cards were shared with our local veterans at the Cherry Hill Police and Cherry Hill Fire Department, who continue to serve our community. Many of these special cards were taken to local veteran clinics in Marlton and Camden to brighten the days of those who served and sacrificed for our country.

The Cherry Hill Public Preschool Program thanks all Veterans for their service.

Students across the five preschool locations participated in this activity. The Preschool Program continues to grow and provide consistent activities across all locations.

Cherry HIll High School West is gearing up for it's fall production of Rocky the Musical and is welcoming some local celebrities to have cameos in the show! Be sure to check out your favorite newscaster live, on stage at West!

Michael Barkann from NBC Sports Philadelphia, Saturday, November 23rd, 2 PM

Breland Moore from Fox 29 Sports, Saturday, November 23rd, 7 PM

Rick Williams from Channel 6, Sunday, November 24th, 2 PM

(Click the photo to get your tickets!)

THE ORANGE BUCKETS ARE BACK!

Annually, Cherry Hill Zone PTA asks each PTA and their school community to help support families in need from our schools. We are asking for gift cards in denominations of $10 or $15 to Shoprite, Target or Walmart.

(We will also accept cash donations, which we will use to buy gift cards and then deliver those gift cards directly to the families identified by our school counselors and nurses as having the greatest need.)

Last year more than 150 students and their families benefited from these donations!

You can drop your donations in the orange Home Depot bucket labeled Zone PTA Gift Card Drive inside any school’s main office.

Please send donations by 11/27/24.

For any questions or concerns, please email Amanda LeeMasci, Cherry Hill Zone PTA Treasurer, at amanda.zonepta@gmail.com

Thank you for helping your Cherry Hill friends, classmates, and neighbors have a more enjoyable holiday season!

Be sure to take a peek at some of our favorite social media pages run by various groups/clubs in our district and greater community!

November 26, 2024 - Board of Education Action Meeting, Arthur Lewis Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, 6:30 pm. This meeting will also be live streamed.

Join the meeting via a computer or mobile device at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81694410918

Join the meeting by phone:
646-558-8656 or 301-715-8592

Dial the Meeting ID followed by # when prompted

Meeting ID: 816 9441 0918

November 27, 2024 - Early Dismissal

November 28 & 29, 2024 - Thanksgiving Recess

December 3, 2024 - Board of Education Committee of the Whole, Arthur Lewis Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, 6:30 pm. This meeting will also be live streamed.

Join the meeting via a computer or mobile device at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81694410918

Join the meeting by phone:
646-558-8656 or 301-715-8592

Dial the Meeting ID followed by # when prompted

Meeting ID: 816 9441 0918

December 9-12, 2024 - Pre-K, Elementary & MIddle School Early Dismissals (Conferences)

December 13, 2024 - Early Dismissal for Students/Full Day for STaff

December 17, 2024 - Board of Education Action Meeting, Arthur Lewis Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, 6:30 pm. This meeting will also be live streamed.

Join the meeting via a computer or mobile device at:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81694410918

Join the meeting by phone:
646-558-8656 or 301-715-8592

Dial the Meeting ID followed by # when prompted

Meeting ID: 816 9441 0918

Friendly Reminder: Friday, December 20, 2024 is a FULL DAY of school

December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025 - Winter Break

Interested in community information and events related to the school community? Check our online Community Bulletin Board! Currently posted is information on local scout troops, services for homeless youth, and Fair Funding for the Cherry Hill Schools, among others.