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CSD News
A weekly newsletter from Christina School District
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Important Back-to-School Information for Parents 
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The 2014-2015 School Year Begins the Week of August 25
Monday, August 25
- ORIENTATION DAY
- Kindergarten (Orientation times are determined at each elementary school site.)
- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
- Grades 1-5, Grade 6, Grade 9
- Grades PK-12, Delaware Autism Program (DAP)
- Grades K-12, Delaware School for the Deaf (DSD)
- Grades K-12, REACH Program
- Networks Program
- Grade 9: Christiana, Glasgow, Newark
- All Students: Delaware Autism Program (Brennen School), Delaware School for the Deaf (DSD), and REACH Program
Tuesday, August 26
- ALL STUDENTS ATTEND SCHOOL
- Kindergarten through Grade 12
- Montessori Academy at Christina - Newark/Wilmington
- Networks Program (All Students)
Monday, September 1
- PK-12 SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 2
- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
- Christina Early Education Center (CEEC)
- Prekindergarten: Montessori Academy at Christina - Wilmington
- Prekindergarten: Delaware School for the Deaf (DSD)
- City Preschool Programs
- Preschool: REACH Program
- Sarah Pyle Academy
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 Shopping for Back to School Supplies?
The following schools have posted School Supply Lists on their websites for the 2014-2015 school year. A link to the supply list is available in the "Selected Links" section on the school's website homepage.
School Supply Lists are generated at the school level. Additional lists will be posted as they are received. Please contact your child's school for additional information.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
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School Uniform Information 
All Christina School District middle schools and four elementary schools participate in the school uniform program. The schools participating include Bancroft, Elbert-Palmer, Pulaski, and Stubbs Elementary Schools and Bayard, Gauger-Cobbs, Kirk, and Shue-Medill Middle Schools. School uniform dress code information has been updated on the district website.
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 Required Reading Assignments and
Summer Projects for Students
Students may obtain information about required and optional summer reading, math, science and technology assignments on the District website.
Click here for complete information including instructions, links and deadlines.
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Open Houses Scheduled 
- SEPTEMBER 8: Middle Schools
- SEPTEMBER 11: High Schools
- SEPTEMBER 16: Elementary Schools
- SEPTEMBER 18: Elementary Schools
- SEPTEMBER 17: Networks Program
- SEPTEMBER 22: Specialized Schools
Specific dates and times will be scheduled at the school-level and will be posted on the
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News from the District
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2014-2015 Christina School District Student Manual
The Christina School District Student Manual: Responsibilities, Expectations, Rights, and Resources will be available in schools the week of August 25, and is available online (English version), see below.
The new Student Manual includes information that is very important to students, parents, and staff, and seeks to achieve the following goals in supporting the Whole Child in the Christina School District:
- We want our schools to be places where students are excited about learning
- We want students to feel that their teachers, principals, and other staff in the school support them, so that they can achieve their best
- We want to make sure that all students are treated fairly
- We want students to have new skills and encouragement by adults to improve their behavior
- We want adults to make all classrooms and schools positive places for all students
- We want schools to be welcoming to parents and the community
- We want students to learn strategies to prevent negative behavior
- We want to focus on the WHOLE child, providing support for student success, and not focusing only on discipline
Click here to view the 2014-2015 Christina School District Student Manual (English)
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 Fifteen Schools Will Participate in Community Eligibility Provisions for Free School Meals
Fifteen schools in the Christina School District will be implementing a new option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision. This Provision became effective on July 1. The Community Eligibility Provision was enacted as a result of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010, and provides universal meal service to students in schools/districts that qualify. The Community Eligibility Provision is an alternative to collecting, approving, and verifying household eligibility applications for free and reduced price meal benefits.
Students enrolled at Bancroft, Bayard, Brookside, Christina Early Education Center, Douglass, Elbert-Palmer, Gallaher, Jones, Leasure, McVey, Oberle, Pulaski, Sarah Pyle Academy, Smith, and Stubbs are automatically enrolled.
- All enrolled students are eligible to receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to a student's household.
- Students will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee.
- Families do not need to submit a meal benefit form for child(ren) enrolled at the participating schools.
Please note: families who have children attending other Christina School District schools which are not participating in this new meal program, will be required to fill out a meal benefit form to be eligible for free/reduced meal pricing at those locations. For more information, please contact us at Child Nutrition Services at 454-2400 x43206.
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Christina Transportation Department Receives DNREC Recognition
Bus drivers and bus attendants in the Christina School District were recognized by the state agency which oversees natural resources and the environment on August 19, when they were presented with a certificate stating that they were in full compliance with State and City of Newark anti-idling laws. The certificate was signed by DNREC's Air Director, Ali Mirzakhalili.
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2014-2015 Student Artwork Calendar
Now Available!
The 2014-2015 Student Artwork Calendar is now available on the District website. The calendar highlights the artistic talents of numerous CSD students.
Click here to view the 2014-2015 Student Artwork Calendar.
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To sign up, simply text Follow @CSDalerts to the number 40404 (Please note: Standard text messaging rates apply)
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- View News Stories
- View Calendar Information
- View School Information
- Receive Important Alerts
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News from Elementary Schools
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Marshall Elementary Principal Gives Away
Free Summer Books in the WOW Bus
On July 28 and 30 Marshall Elementary School Principal Norman Kennedy distributed free books to students in the surrounding community. Mr. Kennedy worked with Christina's transportation department and district office and used the WOW Bus to set up in several locations, setting aside one hour visits. Over the two days, he distributed over 175 books to new and current students.
"Parents were complimentary of the service and it was a chance to meet new students and say hello to familiar faces." said Kennedy. My wife Karen and daughter Lucy assisted with passing out books."
Parents were informed of the locations through the school's ParentLink service. They set up in the Marshall Parking lot, Salem Woods Weiss Park, and at Happy Kids Academy Daycare.
"Summer reading is so important to our elementary students, and by giving away the books I model the importance of reading. I intend to continue the tradition next year," Kennedy said.
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Taking Our Streets Back Basketball Tournament
Involves Stubbs Elementary School,
Wilmington Police and Team Crossover Elite
On August 16, Team Crossover Elite, in partnership with the Christina School District's Stubbs Elementary School and the Wilmington Police Department, held its first Taking Our Streets Back basketball tournament. The event was also the kick off for the Lil' Dribblers Basketball League beginning Saturday August 23 at Stubbs Elementary School.
Lil' Dribblers is not just a league that's teaching basketball, but is also a league introducing kids to Science and Reading at a young age. The league is for boys and girls ages 3-12. The league's Science class is being taught by scientists and chemists who are volunteering their time to teach kids. The Reading program is for all participants and coaches achieving the League's goal, which is to read 500 books. The league will also help with creating its very own community magazine and welcomes all coaches that want to help and be a part of our vision: A league that's preparing our kids not only on the court, but also doing its part to keep our kids out of court. Lil' Dribblers Basketball League is the league of the future...join the MOVEMENT!
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News from High Schools
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Christiana High School Has Surprise Visitor
Delaware United States Senator Tom Carper made a surprise visit to Christiana High School on August 22. He took time to pose for a picture decked out in Viking's gear with a CHS student, Principal Noreen LaSorsa, and Assistant Principal Sam Postlethwait.
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Dawn Martinez and Barbara Martin Named Volunteers of the Year for CHS Athletic Department 
Christiana High School's Athletic Department has selected parents Dawn Martinez and Barbara Martin as its "Volunteers of the Year" for the 2013-2014 school year. They were honored (and surprised) during CHS' Fall Sports Parent Information Night/Meet the Coaches on Tuesday, August 12.
Ms. Martinez is a longtime volunteer of the Vikings boys' lacrosse team, where her son is a former player, as well as the girls' volleyball program, where her daughter, Georgina Martinez, is a current participant. For the last two years, Martinez has coordinated the athletic concession stand program, working tirelessly to insure that the concession stands were staffed during home football games, and making sure food and drinks were ordered and stocked. In addition, she generously donates her time and energy for many events at the school.
Ms. Martin has been involved with Christiana Athletics for many years with the football, volleyball, and softball programs. Her daughter, Sam Martin, is a junior this school year and her son is a CHS graduate and former football player. The Christiana HS Athletic Department thanks Dawn and Barbara for all of their hard work, dedication and countless hours they have spent making sure the concession stand operates efficiently so that the revenues can help support CHS athletics!
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Glasgow High School Takes ALS Bucket Challenge, then Challenges Christiana and Newark High Schools!
On August 19, Glasgow High School staff completed the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and then challenged their colleagues at Christiana and Newark High Schools to take the challenge, too!
On August 21, 55 members of the Christiana High School Viking Staff accepted the Glasgow High Challenge to support the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. As a result of this charge, CHS raised $500 for a GREAT CAUSE!
PHOTO ALBUMS & VIDEO
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"Glasgow Cares" to Participate in
"Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Walk on October 11
 As part of the 2014-2015 Glasgow Cares initiative, Glasgow High School will partner with the American Cancer Society. On Saturday, October 11, the American Cancer Society is "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" by having a walk at the Riverfront. Glasgow student-athletes are committed to help bring awareness to the community and will participate in the walk.
The goal is to raise $1,000 dollars that will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Below is a link where you can make donations. Please share the link with as many people as you can: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/GHS2014
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Three Newark High School Athletes Compete in
Junior League World Series
Three students from Newark High School traveled to Taylor, Michigan for the Junior League World Series August 8-17. Sophomore, Drew Emory and incoming freshmen, Nate Simpson and Nick Zegna had the baseball summer of their lives when their Newark National Little League Junior All-Star team began competing in June in the district tournament where they won 3 out of 5 games to become the District 2 champs.
Next, they came out of the loser's bracket in the State tournament and became Delaware State champions with a record of 3-1.They dominated through the East Regional tournament held in Freehold, NJ competing against Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Maryland to become the East Region champion which earned them a spot in the Junior League World Series. This tournament is the "big brother" to the Little League World Series held in Williamsport, PA in which the players are 11 and 12 years old. The boys played in games against Michigan, California, Texas, North Carolina and the Czech Republic, winning three. They spent ten days with the boys from these teams and the teams from Chinese Taipei, Mexico, Curacao, and Canada. Congratulations on a most successful and enriching, international experience!
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News from Statewide Programs
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Delaware School for the Deaf to Participate in Macy's Shop for a Cause ~ Saturday, August 23
The Delaware Statewide Programs Association (DSPA) is asking for your help to raise funds to support Delaware families of children with deaf-blindness. There are currently 77 families in Delaware that have been identified as having a child between the ages of birth through 21 who are deaf-blind. This means that the child has a combined vision and hearing loss significant enough that a Teacher of the Visually Impaired cannot help to compensate for the hearing loss and that a Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing cannot help to compensate for the vision loss. Of the individuals who meet the criteria of deaf-blindness and are able to receive specialized services, approximately 80 to 85 percent of that population would meet the definition of being severely disabled due to medical, orthopedic and neurological complications. There are very few resources for receiving training and support for the schools providing education to these individuals and even fewer support/services for the families.
Each shopping pass is to be sold for $5.00 and DSPA keeps 100% of the money raised. All monies raised will be used for the 2014 Family Learning Weekend conference. The shopping pass enables you to save 25% all day on regular, sale and clearance items. You can also save 10% on electrics/electronics, watches, furniture, mattresses and rugs/floor coverings. If you are interested in purchasing a shopping pass, please contact Karen Robinson at DSPA - (302) 454-2305 / robinsonk@christina.k12.de.us. To help promote this great cause, please feel free to use any social media outlet to help spread the word.
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Delaware Deaf-Blind Program Fall Fest Conference Scheduled for October 10-11
The Delaware Statewide Programs Association's Annual Conference has moved to October. The conference is again bringing national presenters with content on best practices for students with complex, multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness.
The conference will be held October 10-11 at the Atlantic Sands Hotel in Rehoboth Beach.
Session Highlights:
- Marsha Dunn-Kline, Founder of Mealtime Notions LLC
- Get Permission Approach to Sensory Mealtime Challenges & Overview
- Strategies for Supporting Sensory Mealtime Challenges
- Philip Schweigert, Consultant with Washington Sensory Disabilities Services
- Strategies for Assessing the Communicative and Cognitive Competencies of young learners with multiple disabilities
- Understanding and nurturing the communicative competence in young learners with significant disabilities
- Nancy Martin, Physical Therapist
- MOVE (Mobility Opportunities Via Education/Experience)
- Erica Schetter, DE Family Voices Representative
- Mila Wells, PIC Representative
- Effective Advocacy Skills
If you have any questions please contact Karen Robinson at 302-454-2305 or via email at karen.robinson@chrisitna.k12.de.us.
CONFERENCE BOOKLET / REGISTRATION FORM
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News from Community Partners
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 State Seeks Volunteers to Help Students with College Applications
The Delaware Department of Education, preparing for the state's third annual College Application Month this fall, needs volunteers to support students as they prepare their college applications. The dates volunteers are needed are between October 13 and November 21, 2014. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least a 2-hour time period, and they must review several training resources before volunteering at a school. These resources include a Volunteer Handbook, a school-specific Volunteer Resource Guide which will be provided for you after signing-up, and watching a training webinar.
To provide help, volunteers do not need to be experts on the college application process. They are needed to greet and sign-in students, assist with the completion of online college applications and assist counselors and teachers during the event. Please visit the following link to find out more: http://www.delawaregoestocollege.org/sign-volunteer
For more information on volunteering, contact IPA's Kelly L. Sherretz at (302) 831-4271.
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Calendar Reminders
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Monday, August 25
- FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR THE FOLLOWING GRADES AND PROGRAMS:
- Grades 1-5, Grade 6, Grade 9
- Grades PK-12, Delaware Autism Program (DAP)
- Grades K-12, Delaware School for the Deaf (DSD)
- Grades K-12, REACH Program
- Networks Program
- Grade 9: Christiana, Glasgow, Newark
- All Students: Delaware Autism Program (Brennen School), Delaware School for the Deaf (DSD), REACH Program
- ORIENTATION DAY - KINDERGARTEN
- Kindergarten Orientation times are determined at each elementary school site.
Tuesday, August 26
- ALL STUDENTS ATTEND SCHOOL
- Kindergarten through Grade 12
- Montessori Academy at Christina - Newark/Wilmington
- Networks Program (All Students)
Monday, September 1
- PK-12 SCHOOLS & OFFICES CLOSED - Labor Day
Monday, September 8
- Open House: Middle Schools
Tuesday, September 9
- PK-12 SCHOOLS CLOSED - Professional Development (Offices Open)
- 7:30 pm: Board of Education General Business Meeting Public Session
Wednesday, September 10
- 5:30-7:00 pm: Elementary Instrumental Music Open House, Gauger-Cobbs Middle School, 50 Gender Road, Newark, DE
Thursday, September 11
Tuesday, September 16
- Open House: Elementary Schools
Wednesday, September 17
- 5:30-7:00 pm: Open House: Networks Program
Thursday, September 18
- Open House: Elementary Schools
Monday, September 22
- Open House: Specialized Schools
Tuesday, September 23
- 6:30-8:00 pm: Artistic Visions Exhibit Opening Reception
Thursday, September 25
- PK-12 SCHOOLS CLOSED (Offices Open)
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Questions or comments regarding the CSDNews may be directed to the Christina School District Public Information Office at 302-552-2670 or feedback@christina.k12.de.us |
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Christina School District, 600 N. Lombard Street, Wilmington. DE 19801
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