Around Our Schools - Issue 82

In December at CASH, the 2nd annual Win Like You Girls Athletics Workshop was held. Thank you to the 80+ female student athletes who participated in the half day event that highlighted Mental Health Awareness in Athletics with the Carin Foundation, Taking Care of Your Body with Elite Physical Therapy, and information from a PIAA Official on sportsmanship. A special thank you goes out to the NCAA Big Ten Conference Representative AND Coatesville Alumni Ms. Kayla Bock for being the keynote speaker this year!!

Congratulations to CASH students Damien Kurts and Elijah Whitaker for completing the Morgan Trucking Welding Internship program.

Ms. Olson (6th grade ELA teacher) with the assistance of Ms. Baccile (Library Secretary) sponsored a Book Tasting at North Brandywine. Students were handed a brochure and rotated to a variety of tables to explore different genres. At the end of the session, students were provided with the opportunity to check out a book and take it home to read.

Congratulations to Kade and Zeke! Both students had multiple staff members nominate them and vote for them. Here are some of the wonderful things that staff had to say about them.

Kade: Kade consistently works hard and participates in my class. His attitude towards learning new things is very much appreciated. He is kind, helpful, hardworking and all around awesome!

Zeke: Zeke is a great student who always participates. He asks insightful questions at higher levels regularly. He helps his classmates. Zeke is an all around great kid.

Both young men are hard workers and show respectful behaviors daily. They have had a wonderful start to the school year academically as well, and we are so proud of them! Keep up the great work!

Mrs. Cloud and her students put their creativity and problem solving skills to the test last week. Students created balloon floats after reading Balloons over Broadway. Then they programmed the bee bots to carry the floats along a parade route. How amazing!

Mrs. Regenski's first grade class getting connected with their iPads and having a very competitive game of Kahoot!

• Leon Gordon: Dr. Chrisman shard that Leon is a role model in class. He comes to school excited to learn new things. He is always smiling, has many friends, and is an active participant. He always follows the Wildcat Code and is responsible, respectful, and safe. But, his most endearing quality is his wonderful sense of humor!
• Elaina Spangler: Mrs Delli shared that Elaina always follows the Wildcat Code. She is safe, responsible, and respectful.
• Xavier Johnson: Mrs. DiFrancesco shared that Xavier is a kind classmate who always works hard in school. Xavier has shown so much growth, especially in writing. When others are sad, Xavier is one of the first students to offer a hug. We are so proud of you, Xavier!
• Olivia Cook: Mrs. Bauer shared that Oliva is a kind classmate who is always excited to learn. She is helpful to her classmates and teachers. She always follows the Wildcat Code!
• Haydn Hampton: Mrs. Talarico shared that Haydn is an Awesome Wildcat! He sets a great example for others by being responsible, respectful, and safe! He is hard working and kind to all. Keep up the good work, Haydn!
• Catherine March: Mrs. Wooten shared that Catherine is a polite friend in our classroom. She is always responsible, respectful, and safe. She works hard at learning and always tries to do her best!
• Nick McGinnis: Ms. Mathisen shared that there are so many wonderful things she can say about Nick. He is such a hard worker and has accomplished a lot already this school year (including making it into the Spelling Bee). This recognition is well-deserved.
• Zalyn Brown: Ms. Talley shared that Zalyn is a super helper in the classroom! She constantly looks out for others, does her best work each day, and has been a terrific first trimester safety.
• Nakai Thompson: Mrs. Augustine shared that Nakai is an awesome leader in the class. He CONSISTENTLY shows the Wildcat Code and is helpful and kind to EVERYONE! Nakai is truly a model student.
• Alanys Morales Lopez: Mrs. Holden shared that Alanys is a fantastic artist who always puts her best foot forward in art class. She is creative, kind, and exemplifies our Wildcat Code. Alanys is very thoughtful and offers to help her classmates or help with various tasks in the art classroom.
• Musa Trowery: Mrs. Goldberg shared that Musa does an excellent job of following the Wildcat code in music and in chorus

We are thrilled to announce that book check-out will officially begin in the new year! Last week our students had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Auberzinsky, our school librarian. He has shared his passion for books and guided students through learning all about our library, including how to care for and enjoy library books responsibly.

The excitement is contagious as students prepare to check out books on their designated library days. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to explore new stories, discover fascinating facts, and develop their love of reading.

Thank you for supporting your child’s reading journey. We can’t wait to see the joy and curiosity this new adventure brings to our students!

The students in the Future Leaders Club at Reeceville Elementary made cards for Officer Irizarry and Officer Elliott thanking them for their service. The students lined the hallway and clapped for the officers as they walked down the hall as a way of honoring them for National Law Enforcement Day! The students presented them with munchkins and cards.

1/6-1/17- Keystone Wave 2

1/15- Early Dismissal

1/20- Martin Luther King Jr Day (No School for Students or Staff)

1/23- End of Second Marking Period

The Citadel Heart Of Learning Award Nomination process is now open. Please click the link below to nominate one of our CASD teachers today. Every year Citadel honors outstanding teachers across the Greater Philadelphia area in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster and Philadelphia counties with the Citadel Heart of Learning Award. This year, winners will be awarded a total of over $80,000 in grants and prizes, along with the treasured glass heart trophy. Grand prize winners will be selected from each of the six counties, so be sure to spread the word and submit your nominations by January 15, 2025.

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Welcome to Adopt a Coatesville Teacher! Teacher and support staff lists have been posted for the 2024-2025 school year. Please know we are continuously updating these lists following board meetings and staff changes. Please alert us if you notice any errors.

What does it mean to adopt? We ask that community members who participate recognize their teacher on a monthly basis. This does not need to be monetary recognition. Our teachers love receiving encouraging notes and letters of support.

Ready to adopt? Visit the site https://adoptacoatesvilleteacher.blogspot.com/ and click the apple labeled "sign up". It's first come first serve. We do our very best to reply to any adoption requests within 24 hours with an update.

What happens after I submit my interest form? If the teacher has already shared their wish list and interests, I'll pass that along to you. Sometimes we may not have that information so give us some time to track it down. We do our best to provide more details about each adopted teacher's preferences.

Support across the year? We will be in touch on a regular basis via email and on the Facebook page to encourage you to share ideas of recognition and to remind you of critical times of the year when encouragement goes a long way.

Have questions? Just ask!

The YMCA offers all 7th grade students a free membership. For students to be considered, parents must take the application and documentation (student's schedule) to the YMCA. Parents must schedule a wellness Orientation prior to a student receiving their membership. If you want your student to go to the YMCA after school, the student must show their YMCA Key card and submit NBMS a signed Walkers Form . Use this link for access to the forms!