CBA Elementary Lion Link 🐾

Hello CBA Families,

🎓 Exciting News: CBA Elementary Ranks Among the Best! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that Chesterbrook Academy Elementary has achieved an impressive A+ ranking in 2025 Overall Grade on Niche! This outstanding recognition highlights our commitment to academic excellence, innovation and an incredible school community.

A big thank you to our dedicated students, exceptional staff and supportive community for making this possible. Your hard work and enthusiasm are truly what sets us apart!

👩‍🏫 Thank you for attending our Parent/Teacher Conferences this week!
We truly appreciate you taking the time to connect with your child's teacher. These early meetings are a great opportunity to collaborate and set the foundation for a successful school year ahead. Together, we can ensure your child’s growth and achievement!

📚 Scholastic Book Fair Success!

The Scholastic Book Fair has been a huge success, but it's not over yet! You can shop on Monday too! Feel free to add money to your child's eWallett or shop the fair at pick up and drop off. Your purchases allow us to add to our classroom libraries! We thank you for your support!

As a reminder, school is closed on Friday, 10/4, for a Professional Development Day.
On this day, our teachers will be collaborating with fellow educators across the Spring Education Group family. They'll be engaging in training sessions, sharing best practices, and exploring new teaching strategies to enhance classroom experiences.

Best,
The CBA Team

We are proud to nominate Jeremiah W. for Lion of the Week. He is an exceptional student whose respectfulness shines in our classroom. From the moment he steps through the door, Jeremiah exemplifies what it means to be considerate and kind.

Jeremiah consistently shows respect to both his peers and teachers. He listens attentively during discussions, values others' opinions, and contributes thoughtfully in group settings. His respectful demeanor extends beyond the classroom, with many teachers commenting on his thoughtful approach in every situation.

In addition to his respectful interactions, Jeremiah demonstrates a strong work ethic, approaching tasks with diligence and integrity. He sets a wonderful example for his classmates, reminding us all of the importance of treating each other with kindness and respect.

• 10/4 - Professional Development Day - No School
• 10/7 - Scholastic Fair Ends
• 10/7 - Parade of Pumpkins pumpkin sale begins! $15 per pumpkin!
• 10/8 - October PAC Meeting
• 10/11 - 3rd Grade Parade of Pumpkins

Hello CBA Preschool Families!

We are looking forward to our 21st Annual Parade of Pumpkins at CBA Elementary and need your help! The event is being held next Friday, 10/11/23 at 6:00pm.

Read on to find out ways to lend a hand…

Carve! - CBA Elementary 3rd Graders will be selling pumpkins at the preschool during drop-off on Monday, 10/7/24. Purchase a pumpkin for $15 and carve it into a Jack-O-Lantern. Return it to school on the morning of 10/11. We will line the CBA Elementary blacktop with all ofCBA’s spooky creations! **(cash only please)**

Share the love! - All CBA preschool families are invited. Spread the news to friends and family to join in the fun ofour "spooktacular" outdoor event! The event takes place on the CBA Elementary playground at 6:00pm on Friday, 10/11/24.

Donate! - Bringing Hope Home has set up a donor page for our event. Students and their parents are encouraged to click the link below and register to begin collecting donations. Once you are registered, you can share your donor page with family and friends to help our fundraiser be the most successful one yet! One-time donations are also accepted on the website. Thank you!

This event is a 3rd Grade Community Service project, benefiting Bringing Hope Home, a local organization bringing unexpected amazingness to families dealing with cancer.

Attend! - Join us next Friday from 6:00-8:30pm to enjoy the Spook-tacular display of jack-o-lanters on the CBA Elementary playground!

We hope you can join us!

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.

Hey CBA Elementary Families! 🐾 🏫

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!

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

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.

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