February 6, 2023 | CV Cyber Academy

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Dear CV Cyber Academy Families,

Welcome to February! It is hard to believe that planning is already underway for the 2023-2024 school year. For students in 9th-11th grade, please see the High School section below for important information about scheduling for next year. Regardless if a student plans to remain a Cyber Academy student next year or not, all 9th-11th graders must complete the scheduling information below. For students in the lower grades, information about next school year will be coming over the next few months.

Help Kids Fight Cyberbullying and Other Mean Online Behavior

Most kids will encounter mean behavior at some point in their digital lives. For some kids, this experience is a blip that's easily forgotten, while for others, it can have deep, long-lasting effects. For parents, the key is staying involved in kids' lives -- both online and off -- so they can step in and offer help if necessary. With guidance from parents and educators, kids can learn how to dodge drama and stand up for others. Check out these tips from Common Sense Education to help your child stand up to cyberbullying.

Winter Weather Reminder - Flexible Instruction Days

If Chartiers Valley has a delay or a Flexible Instruction Day, please note that Cyber Academy students will continue as a normal day.

Important Chromebook Information

Our technology team has recently seen an increase in Chromebook incidents resulting in repairs. This is a reminder that the District's Device Policy does not cover accidental or intentional damage to the device as determined solely by the Chartiers Valley School District. Device insurance is available and can be purchased anytime during the school year. We encourage all families to buy the coverage. Just $20 a year covers accidental damage. Families can purchase device insurance at www.one2onerisk.com. All physical components of the device due to accidental damage, cracked screens, fire, lightning, liquid damage, electrical surge, or theft of the device WITH a police report are covered.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Primary School

• No updates this week

Intermediate School

• February 14th is the Valentine's Day party for Intermediate School students. If you would like your child to attend the Valentine's Day party, please email Marc Hubert no later than February 7 at mhubert@cvsd.net.
• PSSA Exams - Please mark your calendar for the following in-person PSSA Exams. More information will be provided closer to the dates.
• English-Language Arts - April 24, 25, and 26
• Math - May 1 and 2
• Science (4th grade only) - May 3 and 4

Middle School

• Yearbooks - Order your yearbook now to save money and guarantee your copy! Order the 2022-2023 CVMS Yearbook. Anticipated Cost of Yearbooks
• Until April 7, $47
• If extra copies are available after April 7, the anticipated cost is $50 or more. Additional copies will not be guaranteed to be available - only pre-ordered copies are guaranteed.
• PSSA Exams - Please mark your calendar for the following in-person PSSA Exams. More information will be provided closer to the dates.
• English-Language Arts - April 25, 26, and 27
• Math - May 2 and 3
• Science (8th grade only) - May 9 and 10

High School

• Scheduling - It is that time of year to begin thinking about next school year. For students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade, please see the information below. The Program of Studies, course request procedures, and HS scheduling information is now available. Students are encouraged to select rigorous courses based on their academic ability and capacity to manage all aspects of life such as athletics, clubs and activities, and commitments outside of school. CV Cyber Academy students will complete their scheduling request form and submit it to their school counselor no later than February 22.
• Scheduling Resources
• Program of Studies 2023 - 202
• Video Presentation HS Scheduling 101
• HS Scheduling 101 (pdf)
• 8th Grade Request Worksheet
• HS Course Request Worksheet
• If you have questions, please contact your high school counselor.  
• Graduation - Attention Seniors: Reminder to order your Cap & Gown. Contact Mrs. Doherty with questions cdoherty@cvsd.net or 412-429-2273.
• Keystone Exams - Please mark your calendar for the following in-person Keystone Exams. More information will be provided closer to the dates.
• Algebra - May 15 and 16
• Biology - May 17 and 18
• Literature - May 22 and 23

Happy February, Chartiers Valley Families,

It seems as if the year is flying by as we just celebrated the 100th day of school. I am sure many of your students had fun activities surrounding the 100th day.

February always seems like the calm before the storm, as spring musicals, celebrations, and other activities will soon occur. We are excited to share our students' hard work and accomplishments with you.

Some exciting news from our schools and your students recently are:  

PS-The Primary School staff utilizes the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Colt Cart. Teachers discuss a topic and reward students with Super Colt tickets for positive behaviors. 

IS-The IS learned all about space and Pittsburgh's connection to going to the moon with a visit from the new Moonshot Museum. 

MS-The middle school is bringing Virtual Reality to life thanks to the grant for VR devices. Using these new devices, the students traveled worldwide and into space! 

HS-The High School hosted its first Elective-Palooza, an excellent opportunity for underclassmen to learn more about available elective courses by speaking with students and teachers.

These learning opportunities could not be possible without our parents and guardians providing the foundations for our students' learning. I truly believe it takes a village to raise a child. 

The education we provide our students prepares them for their future and the good of our community, region, and even globally. 

As Dr. Martin Luther King so wonderfully stated, "Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education."

I am so very proud of the work of our students and staff. It is an honor to serve this community.

Johannah M. Vanatta, Ed.D.

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February 20 - No School for Students