CUSA Communications
12/04/2023
About us
The Chester Upland School of the Arts (CUSA) is dedicated to improving our community through high academic achievement and artistic excellence. We will engender in our young scholars strong character and enlightened leadership through purposeful acts of service.
We will provide a safe learning environment with a welcoming atmosphere which creates a sense of belonging amongst the families. We maintain an inclusive environment which acknowledges and respects children from diverse family and cultural backgrounds.
Website: https://www.chesteruplandsd.org/Domain/10
Location: 901 West 9th Street, Chester, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 447-3777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cusa2017?mibextid=ZbWKwL
This Week at CUSA
Kilowatt Kitchen Assembly: Monday, December 4th
9:15 AM (Pk-2)
10:00 AM (3-5)
Parent Takeover: Door Decorating (12/5-12/12)
Zoom Meeting: Monday 12/04 @ 12 noon
Holiday Gift Shop
December 4th - December 15th
Hours:
Conference Room #105
School Science Fair: December 7th
🛑Important Notices🛑
Volunteer/Chaperone Clearances
We would love to have you here assisting us and your children!
If you would like to volunteer at CUSA or be a chaperone, please make sure the you have completed the requirements and submit your clearances to the main office.
Also, if you need assistance, contact the main office and we will schedule a time for a teacher or other staff member to assist you.
Links and information:
PA State Criminal Background Check Act - 34
https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
PA Child Abuse Clearance Act 151 - https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS
FBI Fingerprint Clearance -
Schedule your fingerprint appointment, and enter Service Code 1KG6XN. You may also call 844-321-2101 to schedule an appointment.
The registration website is available online 24 hours/day, seven days per week.
🚫Allergy Alert Reminder🚫
☎️☎️Calling the Main Office☎️☎️
Also, please remember to speak clearly and calmly so you can be assisted in the most productive manner possible.
🥓🍳Now Serving Hot Breakfast!🍳🥓
- Breakfast starts at 8:30AM
- Students must eat breakfast in the cafeteria (except Pre-K)
- Students enter through Fulton Street entrance
- Breakfast ends at 9:00 AM
Updated Contact Information
Updated phone numbers are so important to us. We need to be able to reach you in the event of sickness or injury. Only parents or guardians will be called (except in emergencies) unless you specify something different in writing.
An updated Emergency Information form is important for the safety and well being of your child. Thank you for taking the time to peruse the information and change, add, or delete anything that you feel is necessary.
Please contact Ms. Summers and your child's teacher with any and all updated contact information as soon as possible.
Punctuality - School STARTS at 8:45 AM
- K-5th grade breakfast starts at 8:30 AM, FULTON STREET entrance
- 9:01 AM - Students are late.
Dismissal is 3:35PM (PreK & K) & 3:45PM (1st-5th)
Parents, it's imperative that your child is picked up on time daily. We DO NOT have staffing for proper supervision after 4:00PM. Please make arrangements to have your child picked up on time daily.
Early Dismissal ENDS at 2:45PM
Medical or other planned appointments should be scheduled around the dismissal window. Please don't reduce instruction time for our scholars by scheduling or planning routine early dismissals.
Cold/Inclement Weather Dismissal
- Pre-K & Kindergarten parents will enter through the front entrance (9th Street courtyard) and leave through the Parker Street exit.
- Students that ride the bus or a van will continue to leave through the Parker Street exit,
- Siblings of Pre-K & K students will be picked up from the conference room (Room 105).
- Walkers and pick-up (1st - 5th grade) will dismiss from the cafeteria (Fulton Street exit).
For the safety of our CUSA Scholars and Staff:
Reminders
CUSA's Student Uniform Policy
Please note that being in uniform is not only expected, but is part of attendance and our reward system, including field experiences, trips, and other prizes.
white
black
blue
orange
red
Chino or dress pants/skirts:
black
navy blue
tan
**🚫No open-toed shoes/sandals, flip-flops, slides, slippers
**🚫 No jeans
**🚫 No sweatpants or joggers
**🚫 No t-shirts
Students Rewards
The details of each reward expectation are communicated with staff and students.
PBIS: Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
PBIS Theme for October: Be Kind and Caring
Last Week at CUSA
Honor Roll: Quarter 1
If a student earns all A’s and B’s with no more than one C. The student must have at least one “A”, if the student has one “C”. The student's Grade Point Average (GPA) must be a 3.0.
Students are added to the Principal’s List if they earns “A”s in every class.
Principal's List
These students earned straight As
CUSA Safety Patrol
Hansel & Gretel: Virtual Field Trip
Celebrations and Other Good News
Professional Development: Team Building
The staff had a blast getting to know each other and having fun with BYOB (Bring Your Own Breakfast), CUSA "Speed Dating" and CUSA Karaoke.