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Hello CBA Elementary Families,

This week was Out of This World! 4th and 5th grades kicked it off with a visit to the West Chester University Mather Planetarium. Here, students explored our vast galaxy, identifying constellations, planets, and more that make up our solar system!

Health Screenings have been completed for Kindergarten through 5th-grade students. A report with your child’s results have been be provided for your review. We encourage you to keep this record and/or share it with your physician. Referral letters will be sent when vision or hearing results do not meet the standard range of normal. Please feel free to contact the WCASD school nurse at 484-266-1306 with any questions.

LifeTouch pictures are here! Your student's pictures or proofs were sent home on Thursday or Friday. Please be sure to check backpacks for their adorable smiles. It's not too late to order pictures! Use the Picture ID on the proofs to view and purchase photos.

On Thursday morning, we welcomed the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce onto campus for Coffee, Connection & Creativity. At this networking event for local West Chester businesspeople, our 4th & 5th-grade students wowed our visitors with their innovative projects and productivity and business tips. Attendees were treated to coffee from Cafe Gourmino and pastries from Yori's Bakery.

Kindergarten students have been busy giving back to the community! They collected candy, toiletries, and self-care items, which they delivered to Stockings for Soldiers. We are so proud of their generosity and the spirit of service they’ve shown in supporting our troops. Students donated 160 pounds of candy, 10 more pounds than last year!

Fall Clubs have come to an end (please double-check specific club end dates in the case of make-ups). We appreciate your participation and hope that your students enjoyed their clubs while learning a new skill! Coming soon: Winter Clubs begin 12/2. The clubs and enrichment packet can be found below.

5th Grade closed out their week with their annual trip to the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, where students participated in a glassblowing demonstration. Prior to their trip, students submitted their original artwork to the glassblowing artist. The artist will select one of their pieces and bring it to life in the glassblowing studio!

Thank you for a wonderful week, CBA!

The CBA Elementary Team

Alex is a kind, thoughtful, and hardworking student who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Whether working independently or with others, he approaches every task with care and enthusiasm. Alex is always eager to learn, asking insightful questions to deepen his understanding and actively participating in class activities with excitement.

Alex’s kindness and respect for others are evident in the way he treats both his teachers and classmates. He is a caring friend, always showing concern for others' well-being and easily forming meaningful friendships with anyone. His polite behavior, good manners, and willingness to help others make him a role model in the classroom. Alex’s positive energy and cheerful demeanor create a welcoming atmosphere wherever he goes, and his teachers and peers alike appreciate his warm spirit.

When faced with challenges, Alex remains resilient, seeking help when needed and always striving to do his best. His kind heart, respect for others, and dedication to learning make him an excellent example of a CBA Lion and a joy to have in class.

• 11/20 - Officer Myers visits Kindergarten!
• 11/21- Pre-K visits the Helicopter Museum
• 11/22 - 1st & 2nd Grade field trip to Chester County History Center
• 11/22 - 1st Trimester Ends
• 11/26 - "Friendsgiving" - PAC will provide a special dessert for lunch!
• 11/27-11/29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

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