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Reminder: COVID-19 School Metrics and Guidance
The DOH and PDE guidance for school districts provides an updated process to follow when a case of COVID-19 has been identified in an individual who has been present in a school building. The guidance shifts the threshold for closing school buildings from a countywide community transmission level to a combination of community transmission and school incidence numbers. The DOH and PDE have created a chart that combines county community transmission levels and the number of cases of COVID-19 in a school building during a rolling 14-day period to determine when a school building needs to temporarily transition to 100% virtual instruction. The rolling 14-day period begins on the day that the positive or probable case first started showing symptoms of COVID-19. Once a school reaches a specific number of cases within a rolling 14-day period, the school building will need to close for in-person instruction for a certain number of days. Click here for our new School Closing Metrics and Guidance webpage.*
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TESD COVID-19 Dashboard
The dashboard provides a place for the district to communicate with families, students and staff about the COVID-19 cases in our building as well as the metrics for monitoring local data.
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*** Daily Health Screening***
Parents are required to submit a daily health screening for each student attending in person. Failure to complete the screening could impede your child's ability to participate in in-person instruction. The screening must be completed daily within two hours of the student's arrival. Click here for a video on completing the health screening. Upon arrival, students are required to show proof of completion which will be available through Power School, by showing their status on their phone or by checking in with an attendant at each entry. Click here for a video showing the student check in process. Any student who does not have a completed daily health screening must complete an in-person screening upon arrival. The screening is completed by certified nurses on site. Students are reminded to stay home if they are not feeling well.
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PSAT Testing
Attn: Sophomores and Juniors
On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Conestoga will administer the PSAT/NMSQT. This test date was established by College Board. Since the test administration is on a school day, all costs will be covered by the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District for all current students in grades 10 and 11 who are interested in participating in the PSAT/NMSQT. At this time, we are asking parents/guardians of ALL students in grades 10 and 11, whether hybrid or virtual, to please complete the attached survey by Wednesday, December 23rd to confirm whether your child will or will not take the PSAT/NMSQT. This will allow us to establish testing details and make room assignments for the test day while following health and safety guidelines. Please click here for more information on the upcoming PSAT testing.
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Athletic Reminder
Due to the governor's current mitigation measures, all in-person District sports and club sports practices are cancelled until January 4th. We will continue to monitor any information that could alter the proposed January 4th start and will communicate updates to our families. We look forward to our getting athletes back in action very soon. Until then, we must do our best to mitigate the spread.
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2020 'Stoga Big Give!
Yes! We are continuing this annual tradition! In the face of COVID-19, the needs of children and families have never been greater. For your convenience, we have selected charities that provide both virtual and in-person options this year. Details for donations will be posted to Schoology via the Student Activities Group. If you wish to donate, please have your child look up the details there. If you have any questions, please email us at chspeermediation@tesd.net and a student leader or advisor will get back to you as soon as possible. While many of these drives are on-going, we are holding our schoolwide drive from Monday, December 7th to Monday, December 21st.
Best Wishes for good health and happiness through the holiday season and into the new year.
Conestoga High School Peer Mediation and Student Council
Toys for Tots
This is a fully virtual version of Student Council's Annual Toys for Tots Drive! Choose a toy and put it into the virtual toy box!
- Click on the link: Toys for Tots Virtual Toy Box (toysfortotsbox.com)
- Select an age group above the first group of toys
- View the toys for your chosen age group
- Drag the toy into the Toys for Tots toy box
- Choose another or click on the "my toy box" icon to go to the electronic check out.
- All major credit cards accepted.
- You have officially donated with our thanks!
USPS Operation Santa (In-Person)
For a more personalized option, choose a child's letter to Santa and grant their wish by buying their present, packaging it and dropping it off at your local post office!
- Click on the link: USPS Operation Santa® | USPS
- Click on "adopt a letter" to read the children's letters to Santa
- Adopt a letter (you will get a form that goes with the letter)
- Shop for the child - note you may have to get creative with some of the requests!
- Package the gift in a box and take it to the post office with the form
- They will send the gift (there may be a postage charge)
- NOTE: There are reports of package delivery services being strained, so it is recommended you get the package to the post office ASAP.
Chester County Food (In-Person and Virtual)
Our Food Bank is extremely short on goods for the coming winter months due to COVID-19 and the holiday season. So, we're hoping you can help us reach our $2000 virtual goal. Prefer an in-person option? Drop off any of these high-need items to Conestoga's Main Lobby: Pasta; Rice; Sauces; Cereal; Mac & Cheese; Canned Hearty Stews; Canned Hearty Soups
- To make a virtual donation, go to this link: Stoga Big Give's Virtual Food Drive (fenly.org)
- Click "Add" for the item(s) you wish to add to your cart
- When you're ready to donate, click "check out now" at the top of the page
- Complete the payment page and click "make your donation"Congratulations! You've donated with our thanks!
The Joy of Sox!
This is a local sock donation organization. Did you know that socks are the most requested item in homeless shelters? Sometimes they're more important than food. You have two virtual options to donate to this charity.
- Amazon Smile Sock Purchase:
- Click this link AmazonSmile: You shop. Amazon gives.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the "start shopping" button
- Follow the prompts to log into your Amazon account (phone number and password)
- A page of sock choices will appear - choose your socks and add them to your cart
- Pay as you usually would for your Amazon order
- Congratulations! You've donated with our thanks!
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Junior Conferences
Attention Junior Parents / Guardians:
It is our pleasure to invite you to schedule a post-high school planning conference with your child's counselor sometime this winter or spring. This meeting is an opportunity to discuss your child's goals and high school academic record as we help guide you toward your own individualized post-high school plan. We recommend that parents call the Student Services Office at 610.240.1045 to schedule a conference. These meetings begin on November 30th and dates may be scheduled through the spring. It is helpful to know your student's availability or free period so we can schedule the meeting when your child does not have class. We look forward to meeting with you!
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Extended Experience Fall 2020
Verification forms and login sheets are now posted on Schoology for students participating in Semester I Extended Experience PE. These forms will verify that the student's required 30 hours of activity have been completed. The signed forms are due through Schoology on or before January 6, 2021. A student will not be given credit if the verification form is not submitted on time. Seniors will be put in a PE class to satisfy CHS PE graduation requirements if a signed form is not received on time.
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In the News from Student Health Services
As colder weather approaches, influenza or flu season will soon be upon us. Influenza can be a serious disease that leads to
hospitalization or extreme illness. The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. Student Health
Services strongly encourages all students, family members and staff to receive a flu vaccination this fall. Contact your local family
physician, health clinic or nearby pharmacy for information and questions regarding available flu vaccines.
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***VISITORS***
Per our district's safety plan, we are not permitted to have visitors or parents/guardians in the school building. Exceptions will be made for emergency situations. Thank you for your understanding as we begin our reopening plan for hybrid instruction.
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A Note from the Attendance Office
During the hybrid model, daily attendance will continue to be taken through homeroom Schoology pages. If your child is scheduled to attend school in person but remains home (and participates virtually), there is no need to send an absence note to the attendance office. If your child is unable to attend school in person or participate virtually, please contact the attendance office at
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Class Parent Organizations
Class Parent Organizations
Each class at Conestoga has a Parent Chairperson and meets monthly with Administrators and Counselors to get updates on what is happening at school. This is a wonderful opportunity to get information and have questions answered. We will continue with virtual parent meetings this year. There will be no class parent meetings in the month of December. If you have any questions, you can reach out to your Parent Chair or to Jeanne Braun at braunj@tesd.net.
Class of 2024
Class of 2023 Class of 2022 Class of 2021
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Citadel Heart of Learning
Citadel has announced the nomination period for the 2021 Citadel Heart of Learning Award is now open. Chester County students, parents, and community members are encouraged to nominate a deserving teacher who goes above and beyond the call of duty.
The Citadel Heart of Learning Awards was created in 2001 by Citadel and the Chester Country Intermediate Unit. The program has recognized, honored and thanked thousands of teachers for their tireless dedication to students and community. You can access the nomination form by clicking this link. |
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Tech Update
In order to streamline and provide service for any district laptops that may have hardware/software issues please follow these guidelines:
1. Open any Internet browser.
3. Log in with your network user name (ie. 202ldoej) and password. Do not include @tesdk12.net.
4. Click on Report an Issue in the "I am facing an Issue" box in the middle of the page.
5. Click on the Others tab on the left and click on Student Helpdesk Request.
6. Fill out the required fields (with red asterisks). Include as many details as you can regarding your issue in the Description area. Include screenshots, too!
7. Add request. An IT technician will reply to your ticket
If you have an issue that necessitates an in-house visit you will be directed to visit the CHS Main Lobby. The Tech hours will be 7:30am-3pm Monday thru Friday. You will need to report any issues via the Student Helpdesk Request first or call the Family Helpdesk at 610-240-1730.
We are here to make your virtual learning experience the best it can be!
Your Helpdesk Staff
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2020-2021 School District Calendar Information
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Inbox to Receive Feedback on TESD
Virtual Instruction Program
TESD has created an inbox to receive comments and feedback on our virtual instruction program. Members of the school community may email comments to virtualfeedback@tesd.net. Feedback received through this inbox will be shared with School Board members and members of the TESD administrative team on a weekly basis. Please note: this inbox is designed for feedback on the TESD virtual instruction program. Technical questions regarding virtual instruction should be sent to familyhelpdesk@tesd.net. Specific questions about individual classroom procedures or lessons should be directed to the teacher or school principal.
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Upcoming Events
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Winter Break
*No School*
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