CHPS WEEKLY--Perseverance

Good evening, CHPS-

Younger elementary students at Horace Mann, Bret Harte, and Cooper showed PERSEVERANCE in practicing their addition and subtraction throughout the fall. There were challenges and it wasn't always easy. However, this past week, they were surprised by a visit from JiJi the Penguin who came in as a mystery reader as a reward for those students having demonstrated exceptional proficiency in addition and subtracting. PERSEVERANCE paid off!

Vocalists in sixth grade at Carusi, persevered through many rehearsals, mastering their musical selections over the past several months. Working on challenging musical phrases and harmonies tested these young musicians. But, all of their hard work and PERSEVERANCE paid off as they put their talents on display at Carusi Vocal Concert for family and friends. It was an exceptional evening of music.

East Speech and Debate members competed in the St. Joseph's University nationals circuit competition on November 23-24. In the photo above are members of the Speech and Debate team who brought home awards at the two competitions of the season. These scholars displayed PERSEVERANCE in their quest for success in debate competition through an intense practice schedule, and in the end, they succeeded in more ways than one.

And not to be overlook is the PERSEVERANCE displayed by our faculty and staff in all of the above situations, and many, many others throughout the district, as they work with their students day in and day out.

Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Fatihah Abdur-Rahman, sent the following to faculty who worked with their scholars on addition and subtraction as referenced above, but it applies to so many of our staff throughout the district:

"Your scholars did an outstanding job demonstrating this skill, which is a testament to your dedication and the academic excellence you cultivate in your classroom."

All of the above encompass PERSEVERANCE-working towards success, even through challenges. When folks in our community persevere, they show resilience, determination and grit. And when all of those attributes are compounded in individuals at every level, we become a community of motivated, dedicated people.

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.

The Marine Corps League 1775 Detachment and all three CHPS Middle Schools will be collecting gifts for Toys for Kids! The collection runs Monday November 25th until Friday December 13th.

We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for distribution to children in need here in Cherry Hill and throughout the South Jersey area. The Toys for Kids program provides those kids in need with gifts this holiday season.

If you are able to donate a new unwrapped toy, please drop it into the Toys for Kids collection box located outside the main office.

This holiday season, we hope you will share the “Joy of a Toy” with a child in need through the Marine Corps League 1775 Detachment and the Cherry Hill School districts Annual Holiday Toy Drive!

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!

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

January 2, 2025 -Board of Education January Organization Meeting, Arthur Lewis Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, 6:00 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

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