
Insight PA Cyber Charter School
Schoolwide Newsletter - November 15, 2023
If you missed our November grade band newsletters that were sent out by our principals earlier this month, please visit the links below -
Upcoming Important Dates
- Wednesday, November 15th - Virtual Town Hall (See below for more info!)
- Thursday, November 16th - Children's Grief Awareness Day (Wear blue!)
- Monday, November 20th & Tuesday, November 21st - Asynchronous Half Days for Students*, Learning Coach Conferences (to 6:00PM)
- Wednesday, November 22nd - Asynchronous Half Day for Students & Staff*
- Thursday, November 23rd - Monday, November 27th - School Closed (Thanksgiving Break)
Monday, December 4th - Friday, December 15th - Winter Keystone Window
Wednesday, December 20th - Half Day for Students & Staff
Thursday, December 21st - Monday, January 1st - Winter Break (School Closed)
*Asynchronous Days = No live instruction. Students will complete assignments on their own.
Virtual Town Hall
Join us for a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, November 15th at 6:30pm. Attendees will hear from our CEO, Eileen Cannistraci as well as learn more about federal programs at Insight PA.
You can join the Town Hall using the Zoom link below.
November/December IN-PERSON Events
Join Us for Our Science & History Days!
It's not too late to join us for some of our remaining in-person events in November and December! These events are FREE for current Insight PA students and one adult per family. Visit the link below to learn more and access our sign-up forms. Please note that event details vary by location - be sure to read over all of the information for your selected event before signing up to attend!
If you have questions about a specific event, please contact:
- Western, Central, and Northeast Regions - Kristin Seidel (krseidel@insightpa.org)
- Southeast and Philadelphia Area Regions - Courtland Handy (cohandy@insightpa.org)
Bullying Prevention Poster Contest Winners!
Thank you to all our students who participated in our Bullying Prevention Poster Contest! All students who submitted posters are receiving Bulldog Bucks for their participation.
Congratulations to the following students for their winning posters:
- Jaelissa F. (1st Grade)
- Illuminati S. (4th Grade)
- Kyla T. (8th Grade)
- Daishalynn S. (10th Grade)
Grades K-2
Jaelissa F.
1st Grade
Grades 3-5
Illuminati S.
4th Grade
Grades 6-8
Kyla T.
8th Grade
Important Student Records Request
At Insight PA, we are committed to the safety of your child.
To ensure we have the most accurate information on file, if you have a custody order, protection from abuse order, or any other court order where an Insight PA student is named, please email it to studentrecords@insightpa.org.
Semester One Internet Reimbursement
The Internet Reimbursement window for Semester One of the 2023-2024 School Year is now open!
Please see your email or visit the link below for more information, and to access the survey to request your reimbursement.
*Internet Reimbursement Surveys are due by Tuesday, December 19th!
State Testing Updates
PSSA assignments have been sent out for students in grades 3-8. Please check your email for a message from Testing Nirvana. Click the RSVP link at the bottom of the email and then click the green check on the next screen. (Hover over the images below and click on the arrows to view larger images with step by step directions!)
Questions about state testing? Visit the link below or contact Nichol Laskey, Assessment and PBIS Coordinator at ISPATestingcoordinator@insightpa.org.
National School Psychology Week
Last week was National School Psychology Week (NSPW)! This year's theme, "Let's Grow Together", recognizes every aspect of growth as fundamental to effective learning environments and to school psychologists' role in supporting students.
Please join us in thanking our Insight PA School Psychologists and visit the link below to learn more about them and the importance of school psychologists.
Thank You, Veterans!
In honor of Veterans Day, our middle school students created letters and artwork to show their appreciation for veterans at five VA hospitals across the state of Pennsylvania. Here are just a few examples - head to our Facebook page to see more!
*Hover over the images below and click on the arrows to view larger images!
Community Advisory Council
Insight PA Cyber Charter School is seeking additional members for our Community Advisory Council. This group of volunteers meets with the Insight PA Manager of Communications and members of the school leadership team throughout the school year to provide input and feedback on school programs, policies, and issues. In addition, members are asked to serve as liaisons between the school and Insight PA parents, guardians, and learning coaches in their respective regions.
Any Insight PA parents, guardians, and learning coaches who are interested in becoming a part of this group are invited to learn more and apply using the button links below. If you have any questions, contact our Manager of Communications at sstell@insightpa.org.
Share Your Insight PA Story!
We love to celebrate the success of our Insight PA students and share the stories of our families who make up our Insight PA community. These stories can be shared on our Insight PA social media pages and YouTube channel, as well as through our external Marketing & PR efforts.
If you are interested in sharing your story and helping us spread the word about Insight PA, please email our Manager of Communications at sstell@insightpa.org. We are especially interested in talking to those who:
- Came to Insight PA because of bullying in their previous school(s).
- Made the transition to Insight PA midway through the school year and have continued with us.
Board & Committee Meetings
All Insight PA Board and Committee meetings are open to the public and held virtually over Zoom using this link - https://zoom.us/j/2072011459
Finance/Ops Committee Meeting
Tuesday, November 21st at 3:30 PM
Academic Committee Meeting
Tuesday, November 21st at 4:30 PM
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, November 28th at 7:00 PM
Focus on Federal Programs
What is Title I?
Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), is a federal program that provides financial assistance to schools. This funding is used to provide additional academic support and learning opportunities for students at schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged children. The program is intended to help ensure that all students meet or exceed challenging state academic standards.
The goals of Title I are to:
- Increase academic achievement
- Provide direct instructional support to students
- Provide professional development for teachers
- Promote parent and family education and engagement
Parent and Family Engagement
Insight PA believes that Parent and Family Engagement is of paramount importance to student success. Every Title I school, in collaboration with parents, must prepare a school level Parent and Family Engagement policy. The Parent and Family Engagement Policy describes how the school will involve families in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of the Title I program at their school.
Right to Know
This letter lets you know about your right to request information about the qualifications of classroom staff working with your child and information about student assessments given during the school year.
*Click the links below to view our updated Title I documents for the 2023 - 2024 school year, available in English, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic.
Updates from Stride/K12
National Student Engagement Activities
Stride/K12 offers a variety of engagement activities that are open to all our Insight PA students, including Art and Theater sessions, a Video Game Club, competitions, virtual field trips, and more! Visit the links below to learn more about this year's offerings:
School Materials & Tech Support
To enable, inspire, and prepare students to achieve the highest levels of academic standards so they make a powerful contribution in their communities.
Our Vision
To ignite a desire for learning in every student and nurture them to understand their goals and create a clear path to achieve them.
Website: https://insightpa.k12.com
Phone: (484) 713-4353
Location: 350 Eagleview Blvd suite 350, Exton, PA, USA