As Dr. Stoltz shared in his Welcome Back message, the District is utilizing the CharacterStrong curriculum for elementary and middle school students this school year. This month’s CharacterStrong focus is Respect. One way to think about respect is seeing value in all people and things & treating them with care. Many people feel respected in different ways and we hope this month inspires discussions with your family about what respect means to you and how you can practice it together.

For additional information regarding CharacterStrong, including our middle school monthly traits, please visit our CharacterStrong & Social Emotional Learning website located under the Curriculum Department tab. 

For additional building specific events and cycle days, please refer to the District’s online calendar.

This year, parents can update their child's general information, emergency contacts, communication preferences, and health history in PowerSchool.  For step-by-step directions, click here.

Physical Activity and Nutrition Advisory Council (PANAC) Meeting
Wednesday, September 14, 3:30 p.m., Administration Center
PANAC serves as an advisory group discussing issues related to the District’s Student Wellness Policy and providing feedback on District Food Services. Please contact Dr. Argot, Director of Federal Programs, if you are interested in participating.
 
Scheduled Remote Learning Day
Friday, September 16
Rather than bringing students in for a half day with a condensed early dismissal schedule, the 2022-2023 calendar incorporates scheduled Remote Learning Days for students with professional and support staff members using the day for staff development, data analysis, and collaboration.

Teachers will provide asynchronous work for students equal to a half day of instruction.  Student work may be completed on the Remote Learning Day or anytime over the weekend/vacation and submitted at the start of the next day school is in session.  Unlike the weather-related remote learning days, students will not attend Zoom sessions on these scheduled asynchronous remote days.  On a Remote Learning Day all students will be marked present, unless reported as absent by the parent or guardian. In the event of an absence, families should follow regular procedures for absence notification, and the standard make-up procedures will apply.    
 
Progress Reports Due - Grades 6-12
Friday, September 23
 
Sixth Annual Cedar Cliff Musical Showcase
Saturday, September 24, 7 p.m., Cedar Cliff High School Auditorium

This year's theme...Back to the 90's!

Open to Cedar Cliff and Red Land students. Additional details will be shared with students prior to the event.

For more details, please visit the Foundation's website. 

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. 

Deadline for submission is noon on Thursday, September 1, 2022
Board members serve the community in a volunteer capacity.  In addition to attending and participating at the two monthly meetings, members serve on Board committees, attend school functions, and are expected to advocate for all District students. For additional information, please click here. 

Fifth Annual First Day of School Video
One of our favorite West Shore traditions is our first day signs and video to commemorate the start of another school year. First day photos for the video must be emailed to [email protected]. by noon on Friday, September 2. Click here for details on how you can participate and be sure to look for the completed video on the District website and social media sites.

Our WHY is to provide students with inspiring and relevant experiences so they may live meaningful, purposeful, and impactful lives. If you would like to join our team and help us fulfill this pledge, we have a variety of immediate openings for building aides, paraprofessionals, food service staff, custodial/maintenance team members, and coaches. To learn more about any of these positions, check out our employment page.

I hope you were able to easily access the links above and found the information included helpful. 

Have a great weekend.

 

Rhonda Fourhman

Coordinator of Community Relations

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