My apologies for the error in the link sent via email on January 2, which took you to the December issue in error. 

I hope you had a healthy, happy, and relaxing Thanksgiving break!  Below are some important dates and reminders for the month of December.

With snow beginning to appear in the forecast, it is important families have a plan in place for the possibility of a switch to remote learning, a delay in the start time for classes, or the need to dismiss students early. For information about the schedules, procedures, and communication process should the weather require a change to our regular schedule, please click here.

With the potential lifting of the Acting Secretary of the Department of Health's mask Order approaching, Dr. Stoltz recently provided our school community with details regarding updates to our Health and Safety Plan. Click here to review this information if you have not already done so. The District's Keeping Our Schools Open FAQ page and COVID Case Procedure Flow Chart have also been updated to reflect the update. 

We need the help of our talented students to design the District's official 2021 holiday card. Students may choose to submit an entry for art, an entry for verse, or both. The winning entries will receive a $50 gift card. Submissions are due by Monday, December 6, 2021, at 8 a.m. Complete contest details can be found online at https://bit.ly/WestShoreHoliday2021

No School
Thursday, December 23 through Friday, December 31
Classes will resume on Monday, January 3, cycle day 5. 

Frank Flamini, CPACTC Transition Counselor, will be hosting Tech Talk Thursdays for students and parents interested in learning more about the admission procedures and programs offered at CPACTC. Click this link (passcode = tech) to join the meeting at any time between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to ask your questions (it's not a formal presentation). As a reminder, the deadline for early admission to CPACTC is Friday, December 17, 2021.

Red Land High School will present Roald Dahl’s Matilda Jr. The Musical on Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 for students, $10 for adults, and $10 for all tickets purchased at the door. To pre-purchase your ticket, please visit: www.showtix4u.com

This event is open to students at all three middle schools and our virtual learning academy, and will be hosted by Crossroads Middle School. As students start to think about high school and their future after graduation, it is important for them to be exposed to different career possibilities. The fair provides students the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers and speak to individuals working in them.  If you or your business would be interested in volunteering to participate in the event, please click here to learn more and register (the deadline has been extended).

Highland Elementary will present Aladdin Kids (our first ever elementary musical) on Thursday, December 9 at 7 p.m. Admission is free; however, space is limited with reserved seating for families of the cast and crew.

The staff and students at Highland Elementary and Cedar Cliff High School are partnering up to organize a Clothing Swap for all members of our school community. Donations for the swap (clean blankets, clothing, and shoes) will be accepted through December 20, and can be dropped off at either school during school hours. Click here to learn more. 

The West Shore Ski Club is open to all District students ages 7-18 who are interested in skiing or snowboarding at Ski Roundtop. This is a five week Ski Club program with designated days one time per week. For additional details, click here. The deadline to register is December 3, 2021.

All meetings are held at the Administration Center for Education and open to the public. For information about in person and remote attendance, public and electronic comments, and meeting accommodations, please click here. At this time, masks are required for in person attendance.

During the Reorganization Meeting, newly elected and re-elected board members are sworn in and a Board President and Vice President are elected.
 
School Board Meeting
Thursday, December 16, 2021, 6:30 p.m.

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to meet you!  We currently have a variety of immediate openings.

 

I hope you were able to easily access the links above and found the information included this month helpful. For additional building specific events and cycle days, please refer to the District’s online calendar.  

 

Take care,

 

Rhonda Fourhman

Coordinator of Community Relations

#WestShoreProud