CAIHS Monday Morning Message
October 10, 2022
Student of the Month
Employee of the Month
Staff Spotlight
Staff Name and Position: Barb Glass / Art Teacher
What was your favorite grade school subject? Art & Gym
Is there a teacher you remember having who has been particularly influential in your life? Yes, Mr. Alex DiGuiseppe. He was my art teacher at Gordon Jr. High. He helped me realize that I was a good artist and that my talent was something special.
What college did you attend? Moore College of Art & Design for my BFA & Millersville for my Teacher's Cert..
If you were not a school employee what would you be doing instead of this profession? I think this is where I am meant to be. If I could make a good living at being a studio artist and selling my work, that is what I would want to do.
Describe your immediate family. Dan Glass - my husband & friend of 33 years. Danny - my son. He is a 7th & 8th grade football coach & fellow teacher. Cora - my daughter who is a social worker & an amazing young woman. Chris - My foster son. He is also a social worker & High School wide receiver coach. I'm so proud of all the hard work he is doing. Christian - my 2 year old Grandson. He is full of laughter & smiles!
Early Yearbook Sales
PBIS Winners
We had 263 ROCKs turned in this week, with more than 30 students earning 1 or more ROCKs for our highlighted behavior of the month, ownership.
Last week ROCK winners were:
Madalyn Carter
Kyle Mars
Tamiya Plair
Avalyn Shaw
Zach Daller
Shout Out Opportunity
Afterschool STEM and Healthcare Programs
The afterschool STEM program for 8th & 9th grade students. This program will provide students with opportunities to explore Computer Science & STEM careers and learn work ready skills. Highlights of the program include:
- Developing a product prototype through hands-on workshops
- Explore technology behind videography, blogging & vlogging
- Exploring Engineering & Forensics
- Attending field trips
- Earning industry certificates and up to $75 in gift cards
Simultaneously, we will be running the afterschool Healthcare program for returning 9th graders. This program will provide students with opportunities to explore Healthcare careers and learn work ready skills. Highlights of the program include:
- Refresher to a stethoscope and its use & blood pressure
- Exploring Pediatrics & Veterinary
- Attending field trips and surgeries
- Earning industry certificates and up to $75 in gift cards
CCA will be held September 2022 – November 2022 on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:30pm. Tentative start day we are looking at September 27th.
Mrs. Fidanza will be accepting applications for the Healthcare. Please see her in Room 318 to drop off application and for additional questions.
Mr. Newton will be accepting applications for STEM. Please see him in Room 205 to drop off applications and for additional questions.
Below are Fliers for the program
Attendance and Retention Policy
As the 2022-2023 school year is now here, there have been recent updates regarding the school district’s policies on attendance and retention. The full policies are on the CASD’s website’s tab, “School Board.” Here are some notable parts of the policies:
If a student misses 18 days of school and/or 9 days in a semester, and/or misses the same class 18 times, and/or is habitually late to school, he/she will be required to have a School Attendance Improvement Plan (SAIP) meeting. From the meeting, the team will discuss the student’s attendance and make a potential recommendation for retention or being held back.
In order to receive credit, a student must attend 90% of his/her class days.
If a student misses more than 10 lawful or unlawful absences, requires an excuse from a licensed practitioner of the healing arts or medical doctor.
A student can be retained for failing to show academic achievement for promotion.
Retention or being held back shall only be considered for the worst-case scenarios and parents/guardians will be notified and a part of the process.
CAIHS families, should you have any questions, please reach out to CAIHS’s administration.