Family E-NEWS & VIEWS SCHOOL DISTRICT AUGUST 2014, VOL. 23 NO. 1 CV Night @ Barnstormers ������ 5 Buckskin Pride ����������������������� 6 Parent Committees ����������������� 8 Before & After School Care ����� 9 Community Bulletin Board ���� 11 2014-15 School Board ����������� 12 What’s New? In 2014-2015 Page 2 What’s New? In 2014-2015 Page 2 CVHS Stadium Opens Aug. 29 Buckskins FanZone Page 4 CVHS Stadium Opens Aug. 29 Buckskins FanZone Page 4 Also in This Issue ... Also in This Issue ... Congrats Teachers! These teachers are celebrating 20, 25 and 30 years with CV this school year. The FINAL ISSUE!
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FamilyE-NEWS & VIEWS
SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUGUST 2014 , VOL. 23 NO. 1
CV Night @ Barnstormers ������ 5Buckskin Pride ����������������������� 6Parent Committees ����������������� 8Before & After School Care ����� 9Community Bulletin Board ���� 112014-15 School Board ����������� 12
What’s New?In 2014-2015
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What’s New?In 2014-2015
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CVHS Stadium Opens Aug. 29Buckskins FanZone
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CVHS StadiumOpens Aug. 29Buckskins FanZone
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Also inThis Issue ...Also inThis Issue ...
Congrats Teachers!These teachers are celebrating 20, 25 and 30 years with CV this school year.
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students, particularly in music and the arts� It will also provide time for interventions and other academic supports�
Adult English as a Second Language Course. This FREE 10-week course held at CV High School is specially designed for parents of English Language Learners, or
students for whom English is not their first language� The course will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 p�m� from Sept� 16 through Nov� 20� Register by calling 717�947�1250 or email [email protected].
WHAT’S NEW IN 2014-2015?
Public Geodome at Fritz. Teachers Jason Zimmerman (grade 4), Susan Brunk (grade 5) and Kevin Burkholder (grade 6) are part of the Immaculata STEM project and will be bringing the Geodome back to Fritz Elementary� The interactive space exploration center will be open this year for presentations to parents and families in the evening� “A great way for the community to see what teachers are doing in the classroom and involve parents in science topics,” says Fritz principal Colleen Hovanec�
New K-12 Mathematics Supervisor Dawn Eby. Eby will oversee the district’s math curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade� She was most recently a math teacher at Penn
Board considering proposals, will decide May 19
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The renovated stadium at CV High School is only part of what’s new and exciting in Conestoga Valley for 2014-2015!
Modified Block Schedule at CVHS. The daily schedule will have four main “blocks” plus a new 45-minute period at the start of the day� The new period will expand scheduling options for
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The NASA Geodome is returning to Fritz Elementary, and this year parents and families can join in the exploration!!
Schedule changes, adult course, new supervisor and more!
Manor High School, where she worked with a team aligning course material to state standards� She also coached teachers in curriculum development and taught math and at a variety of grade levels in the School District of Lancaster� She began her teaching career in 1995�
New Software for Business Operations. Though not immediately obvious to parents, students or taxpayers, the CV business office is implementing a cutting-edge business software program� This comprehensive new tool will make easier such operations as requisitions, payroll, human resources and more�
Middle School-High School Access Road. Connecting parking areas for both schools, the road will improve traffic flow on Horseshoe and Mount Sidney Roads and bus safety� The access road will not be open to through traffic during bus operation hours�
Leader in Me at Brownstown, Smoketown. Successfully implemented at Leola last year, “Leader in Me” is a youth-focused leadership program that develops a common language for students based on Stephen Covey’s acclaimed bestseller, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People�”
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Possible Pre-K Expansion. The state budget includes increased funding for Pre-K Counts, a popular program now offered in CV through Hildebrandt Learning Centers� CV has applied for additional funding to open up more spaces to students (see page 6�)
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“Leader in Me” is coming to Brownstown and Smoketown this year. Above, Leola students participate in a “Leader in Me” presentation last year.
Valley’s high school stadium to be completed in time to open to the public on Friday, Aug. 29 for the Buckskins home football game against Ephrata�
This summer, crews refurbished bleachers and added guardrails in aisles and kickrails below seats to improve safety� There’s a new press box and concession stand, additional storage and new scoreboard�
After weeks of leveling ground and fine-tuning a drainage base, workers rolled out a new, state-of-the-art synthetic turf playing surface in a matter of days�
The durability of the new surface is already paying dividends� CV will host a new marching band competition on Sept. 27 and is being considered as a host site for playoff contests in several sports�
REFURBISHED STADIUM TO OPEN AUG. 29Leave a legacy in the new Buckskins FanZone!
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The official dedication is scheduled for Oct. 10 as part of CVHS’s 2014 Homecoming festivities�
Now YOU can be a permanent part of this important milestone in Conestoga Valley History! Purchase a commemorative paver in the new Buckskins FanZone, coming in 2015!
The FanZone will be a gathering place for all visitors to CV’s refurbished athletic stadium honoring all members of the community who lent their support to the years-long endeavor�
Purchasing a paver in this new plaza is a great way to leave a lasting family legacy at Conestoga Valley� Engraving is fully customized: Choose your family name, the names of students or graduates, your class year or your
business or organization� It is also a way to honor someone special, such as a lost loved one, a favorite teacher or inspirational coach�
Buckskins FanZone pavers are available in three sizes, 4x8”, 8x8” and 12x12” to best accommodate your message� The 12x12” pavers will be the caps to a 4-foot high wall and will allow enough space for the addition of a custom logo�
To download an order form (PDF), click on the link below�
Show your Buck Pride and support the Buckskin Boosters as part of a
great family escape!The Lancaster Barnstormers and
Conestoga Valley are again teaming up for “Back to School Night” at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 3� The all-CV themed ballgame begins at 7 p�m�
Every CV student will receive a free voucher to the game in the packet he or she receives on the first day of school� The voucher can be redeemed and additional tickets purchased at the CV District Office until close of business on Sept. 3. Tickets can also be purchased at the Clipper Magazine Stadium Box Office� Remember, $4 of every additional ticket purchased by family and friends will support the Buckskin Boosters and improvements to CV extracurricular facilities!
Come early and hear student music groups perform, including the CV Buckskins Marching Band and K-12 choral groups� Plus rally for CV student-athletes at the beginning of the fall sports season�
The Buckskin Boosters is a consortium of booster clubs representing sports, cheerleading, band and drama programs�
The Buckskin Boosters ongoing “Sound Mind, Sound Body, Sound Future” capital campaign has raised more than $1 million, or one-third of the cost of renovations to the CVHS stadium (see page 4)�
‘BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT’ SEPT. 3Free tickets for all students, staff; Buckskin Boosters fundraiser
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COMMUNITY SERVANTSCommendations to the CV Middle and High School chapters of the Technology Students Association, who were recognized with the Spirit of Service Award, Purple Level, for being the chapter to raise the most money for the American Cancer Society nationwide� They raised more than $10,000 this year (which represents 20 percent of the total of all chapters!) and have raised more than $25,000 the last three years�
Congratulations and thanks to the CV nursing department who, through a partnership with the Brush, Brush, Smile! program, provided more than $42,000 in free dental services to needy CV students last school year�
Commendations to the Buckskin Boosters on another successful year raising over $22,000, not including gifts to the capital campaign, for future improvements to extracurricular facilities�
IN THE SPOTLIGHTCommendations to seniors Emily Phillips and Addison Hurst who participated in the annual District 7390 Rotary Youth Leaders Conference at Messiah College in June�
LEARNING HIGHLIGHTSFourteen CV middle and high school TSA students attended the 36th Annual National Technology Student Association conference in National Harbor, MD, June 27 to July 1� The students competed against more than 4,500 students from 48 states and Germany� (See photo below�)
EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEESCongratulations to CVHS business teacher Susan Scales for being honored as a leader in transformative classroom experiences during the Keystone Technology Innovators Summit in July at Kutztown University� The summit connects innovative educators from across the state to collaborate on educational technology opportunities�
SPORTS ROUND-UPCongratulations to junior Todd Wilson, who was named to the 2013-2014 National Interscholastic Coaches Association/Speedo All-America Team in the 100 backstroke� Todd had the 98th fastest time in that event in the country�
Congratulations to our coaches and student-athletes noted among the Lancaster Newspapers All-Stars for the spring sports season, especially state gold medalist Chance Post, who also received a commendation from the Lancaster County commissioners and was a finalist for Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year in PA�
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Congratulations to Anna Cutler (CVMS), who took fourth place in the prepared speech category. Congrats
also to Ben Cutler, Justin Gorsuch, Ethan Finger, Brandon Frey and Tristen Chaudry (CVHS), who took
sixth place in the animatronics category and eighth place in the manufacturing prototype
category.
Another exciting early childhood education opportunity is now
available in Conestoga Valley� CV and Hildebrandt Learning
Centers are now accepting applications to enroll eligible families and their children in a free Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts early childhood education program�
A state-funded initiative that enables school districts, Head Start providers, child care centers and nursery schools to deliver high-quality pre-kindergarten to three- and four-year-old children, Pennsylvania
in enrolling their children in Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts should contact Karen Sullivan at 717-656-4037 to discuss the application process and to arrange a visit to tour the facility and experience a quality early childhood classroom in action�
Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts classrooms are all required to have qualified teachers with the education and expertise to teach young children, small class sizes, a curriculum aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning standards, regular assessment of children’s progress and program performance reports� The percentage of four-year olds with proficient academic and social skills tripled to 82 percent after participating in PA Pre-K Counts programs in 2012-13�
Pre-K Counts is available at no cost to eligible families� Children must be between age three and the entry age for kindergarten and living in families earning up to 300 percent of the poverty level (family of four with gross income of $70,650)� Children may also be impacted by other risk factors, such as English Language Learners, family in the child welfare system, or having disabilities or developmental delays�
There are 20 full-time slots available for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts in CV� Though slots fill very quickly, there is
a waiting list and space becomes available regularly, so families are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible�
Families interested
CV, HILDEBRANDT OFFER PRE-K COUNTS PROGRAMSecond year for popular state early childhood initiative
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Once again, CVSD is seeking parents to participate in
Volunteers in Action (VIA) and to serve on district committees for the 2014-2015 school year�
VIA is a 38-year tradition of strong parent involvement in CV schools� Every year, hundreds of parent volunteers contribute thousands of hours of volunteer time assisting teachers, administrators and staff� VIA is one of the oldest and largest organized volunteer programs in the area� For more info, contact Malena Kramer at [email protected]�
HELP SHAPE YOUR CHILD’S CV EDUCATIONVolunteer opportunities, parent committees forming
Volunteering for a district committee is another excellent way for parents to provide input into the programs that impact their children’s education� It is also an opportunity for parents to get to know CV administrators, teachers and staff, as well as other CV parents�
District administrators are conscious of the busy schedules typical of today’s parents� The committees generally require only a monthly commitment and chairpersons set beginning and end times for all meetings�
An electronic sign-up form is available on the district website and can be accessed by clicking the link to the right�
Hard copies of the committee
sign up forms are available in each school’s main office�
Committees forming this year are:•Drug and Alcohol/At-Risk Issues
Task Force•District Technology Committee• Special Education Compliance
Monitoring Task Force• Business Roundtable• Stadium Complex Capital
Campaign• Building Parent Advisory
CommitteesMore information on these
committees is available by clicking the link below�
It’s not too late to register for the before- and after-school
care program at your child’s CV elementary school from Hildebrandt Learning Centers, LLC�
Prices are determined weekly depending on the number of days your child needs care� (Prices subject to change!) Additional days during a week may be scheduled if requested
at least one day prior to when the day care is needed and if space is available�
If you have not yet pre-registered for the upcoming school year, please complete the enrollment form that
can be obtained by calling Ashley Sierra at 717-656-4037 or by email asierra@hildebrandtlc�com� You will then receive a complete enrollment packet�
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Days/Week Enrolled in Program1 2 3 4 5
Before-School Care Only$13 $24 $35 $48 $56
After-School Care Only$14 $26 $39 $53 $62
Before- & After-School Care$15 $28 $43 $57 $68
No School Day$22 (Care provided at Fritz Elem�)
Early Dismissal Day$18 (Care provided at home school until 6 p�m�)
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BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CAREAt your child’s elementary school from Hildebrandt Learning Centers
► All doors, except the main entrance, are locked during school hours�
► All school rules apply to outside, away and evening events—including sports�
►Smoking or use/possession of alcohol and/or drugs on school property
by any and all persons—students and adults—is prohibited!
Violators will be prosecuted�
►Our weapons policy is zero tolerance and includes knives of
any size� The penalty for violating this policy will be a report to the police and
possible expulsion for a school year�
► Violent acts (fighting and aggressive behavior) will be reported to the police�
► Regular attendance is a top priority for all students� (See pages 16-19 in the Student Handbook for attendance regulations�)
► Bus stops will not be changed without a written request to the principal—not the bus driver�
► Student Parking: Students are reminded to park in the designated student parking lot, not in the teacher or district office parking lots� Students not following these rules risk losing their driving privileges�
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Education is an effort that requires cooperation among school staff,
students and parents� Please review the policy in the 2014-2015 Student Handbook and the regulations posted in each classroom� Here are some highlights:
► Visitor badges are required for all adults at all times when students are in the building! Stop at the office to register and pick up your badge�
ANNUAL REMINDERS FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTSClick on link below to review the full CV Student Handbook!
For nearly 25 years, Conestoga Valley’s Family News & Views provided quarterly information to parents of current CV students� This is its farewell issue�
The publication was originally designed to communicate information to parents in the best available medium of the time -—a printed newsletter� Thanks to new technologies, CV has many more options, uncluding the Buckskin Blast, a weekly email to all CV parents�
The district also intends to continue expanding its use and variety of social media tools (links on the next page)� CV is committed to engaging with you, responding to your Facebook and blog comments and following your tweets that mention us and use common hashtags�
Family News & Views had a good run, but times change —and CV changes with the times!
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ATHLETIC TICKET PLANSCV will again offer athletic ticket plans
in 2014-2015� Purchasing a plan will entitle pass holders access to all home athletic events� Adult and student reserved seating for home football games is also available� Athletic plans can be purchased at the athletic office beginning the first day of school or at any night event this fall�
(Note: Passes will not be honored at tournaments sponsored by booster groups or at postseason contests�)
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BUS ROUTES POSTEDBus routes for the upcoming school year
have now been posted�Bus routes are arranged by school� Click
on the link below and the document (PDF) that corresponds to your child’s school�
The bus number and pick-up time are listed to the left� The address of the pickup location is listed in the column to the right�
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CUSTOMER SERVICEIf you come in
contact with a CV employee with superb customer service skills, you are encouraged to fill out a CV CARES Customer Service Recognition Card, available in all CVSD buildings and on the district website�
Each nominee receives a small token of appreciation�
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Conestoga Valley High School’s Homecoming is scheduled for Oct. 10-11�
The festivities get underway Wednesday, with the all-district bonfire & spirit rally on the CVHS grounds� Friday, cheer on the
Bucks in their annual homecoming football game, against Wilson at 7 p�m�
The district will formally dedicate the refurbished stadium complex prior to kickoff�
The festivities conclude with the homecoming dance on Oct� 11�
The board meets the 3rd Monday of every month in the Lloyd S� Greiner Board Room at the Harry W� Wirth Administration Center�
CV School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment or provision of services.
Charles R� Maines
Michael G� Talley
Idette B� GroffMerle W� Esh,Vice President
Craig Esbenshade,Secretary
Todd D� Shertzer,Treasurer
Dr� Gerald G� Huesken,Superintendent
Daryl StoltzfusJohn R� Smucker,President
Elizabeth Ulrich
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