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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend with family and friends as we remember those who have served our country and given their lives to protect our freedom! |
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$60K in Scholarships Awarded
The CASD Foundation announced $60,300 in scholarships for 74 students at the annual Night of the Stars ceremony on May 17. The Foundation awarded $1,500 scholarships from its general endowment to 20 seniors as well as 27 named scholarships.
 The named scholarships included six new scholarships this year: the Kacy Straub Memorial Scholarships, the Sarah Hurley Memorial Scholarships, the Steven J. Baird Memorial Scholarship, the Gordon Lambert Memorial Scholarship, the Linda B. & William H. Harter Scholarship, and the Ian Jacobs Drama Award.
For a complete list of winners, see this press release. We wish all the recipients and applicants continued success as they pursue their personal goals and professional dreams! |
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Student Medication Policy to Change
 Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, no over-the-counter or prescription medications will be administered to students by district nursing staff without an individual medication order from a physician. This means our school nurses' offices will no longer be stocking Tylenol, cough drops, or any other medication.
In the past, a local physician would sign a blanket standing order permitting our nursing staff to administer over-the-counter medication to students. Due to liability concerns and the increasingly complex health needs of some students, these standing orders will no longer be in place.
More information about this policy will be sent home to parents, and detailed forms will be posted on the district website. |
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Trojan Class Pennants, T-Shirts Sought
 The CASD is hoping to complete a collection of senior class pennants dating back to 1914, but several years are missing. If you have a pennant from any of the following years that you would be willing to donate, please contact Dr. Eric Michael, assistant superintendent, at (717) 261-3426 or michaeri@chambersburg.k12.pa.us.
1915, 1918, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1926, 1927, 1932, 1937, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1980, 1982, 1989, 1990, 1995
The district is also looking for class T-shirts from 1996 to present. If you would have one of these to contribute, please contact Dr. Michael. |
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LIU Honors 12th Graders
Six CASD seniors were honored by the Lincoln Intermediate Unit at the 4th Annual Student Achievement Awards Luncheon in New Oxford on May 17.  CASHS seniors Cody Carbaugh, Robert DeMeter, Jeremy Ferry, Travis MacInnes, and Matthew Shoap were recognized for their volunteer work at Chambersburg Hospital. Franklin Learning Center senior Jonathan Ramsey was recognized for his work at Mercersburg Academy and for obtaining a part-time job at Physical Therapy Etc. that will continue after graduation. These awards are presented to LIU seniors who have demonstrated progress in overcoming personal challenges and who are realizing future potential by building bridges toward successful post-school transition. |
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District Earns EPA Energy Star
 CASD has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency. Only 59 schools in Pennsylvania have received an Energy Star rating, and 15 of those are in CASD! Chambersburg was named a "Top Performer/20% Energy Star Leader for 2010" for an improved energy performance of 20% for our 19 buildings. In the last 10 years, there have been only 97 Energy Star Leaders nationwide, and CASD is one of them. Buildings with the star rating typically use 40% less energy than an average building. |
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May Students of the Month
Lauren Ching, 4th grade, Coldbrook
Erika Rundquist, 5th grade, Buchanan
Duncan Rine, 6th grade, CAMS
Teal Tasker, 7th grade, CAMS
Jordan Fleming, 8th grade, Faust
Katherine Stansbury, 9th grade, Faust
Jonathan Hugendubler, 12th grade, CASHS
Ekta Tejani, 12th grade, CASHS
Jessica Gelsinger, 12th grade, FCCTC
Jesse Perry, 12th grade, FCCTC
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Teacher Grants Announced
The CASD Foundation has announced $31,684 in teacher/staff grants for projects and resources for the 2010-2011 school year. The Foundation board awarded $2,275 from its general fund to fund two projects at the elementary level, $22,500 from the Mary B. Sharpe Trust for nine projects at the elementary and secondary levels, and $9,100 from the Edna Stanley Trust to fund two additional projects. (See the detailed list of grants.) Congratulations to all recipients! |
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Wal-Mart Presents Check to Schools
 Wal-Mart of Chambersburg has announced that it is donating a total of $6,000 to CAMS, Faust, and CASHS: $1,000 to each of the school's bands and $1,000 to each of the school's student activity funds. We thank Wal-Mart for its generosity in supporting our secondary schools! (Pictured from left are Faust band director Rich Bricker, CASHS principal Barry Purvis, Wal-Mart manager Bill Graham, CAMS principal Kurt Widmann, CASHS music department chair Dave Wenerd, and Faust principal Patty Jacobs.) |
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Youth Arts Initiative Is 'Golden'
 Kindergarteners and 1st graders from Buchanan, Falling Spring, Fayetteville, Guilford Hills, Hamilton Heights, Lurgan, Marion, New Franklin, and South Hamilton are visiting the Capitol Theatre throughout late May and early June to participate in the Youth Arts Initiative. This annual event is an arts education project sponsored by the Capitol Theatre, Council for the Arts, Cumberland Valley School of Music, Chambersburg Ballet Theatre School and Youth Company, Danza Antiqua, Chambersburg Community Theatre, and the school district.  This year's theme is "The Golden Age of Theater," and professional singers, dancers, and artists are on hand to provide fun, engaging arts stations that include dancing, art, music, and the stage. Each day ends with a grand finale when every student group performs a dance and song for an audience! |
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District Employees Recognized
 CASHS business teacher Sandra Traynor and CASD energy manager Connie Kelley received special recognition at Wednesday's school board meeting. Sandra was recognized by the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools for her efforts in workforce development at CASHS. Connie was recognized for her ongoing energy management efforts in education. (Pictured from left are Sandra, Connie, and Superintendent Joe Padasak.) |
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Watt's Up
 This month's Watt's Up includes household energy tips as we head into the hot summer months. You'll also find the latest district energy conservation update and a list of our top saving schools. Our total conservation since September 2007 equates to 183,513 tree seedlings growing for 10 years! |
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Frontline Newsletters
 June's Frontline Employee Newsletter from the Quest Employee Assistance Program offers advice on computer viruses, "stress gardens," handling criticism, and more. The Frontline Supervisor Newsletter answers questions about exercise and stress, social media use, and dealing with hostile and intolerant attitudes. |
 For more information about school board business, including meeting agendas and related documents, visit BoardDocs under the school board link on the district website.
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