CVIS Monday Memo

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Dear IS Families,

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Coins for Caring coin drive. We do not have a final total yet, but this money will be used to help support Children’s Caring Place. The generosity of the CVIS community is truly outstanding! This Thursday, November 16, is Children’s Grief Awareness Day. We encourage all students to wear blue on this day.

As a repeat of last week, as we are entering the colder months, please make sure that your student is coming to school in weather-appropriate clothing and dressed in layers. As we understand the benefits of fresh air and recess for our students, we will continue to be outside as much as we can. The policy of CVIS is to check the “real feel” temperature on Accuweather. If the real feel temperature is 32 degrees or above, we will be outside. If it is a real feel of 32 degrees or below, students will have indoor recess.

Third grade students without IEPs recently took the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Screening Form. The CogAT Screening Form is a short version of the CogAT. The CogAT Screening Form, along with the complete CogAT, measures students' learned reasoning abilities developed through in-school and out-of-school experiences. There was no need to study or prepare in advance. Parent reports will be sent home with your child this week. Please be on the lookout for the report in your child's Roundtrip Folder. The data collected will be referenced as an additional data point for each student since PSSA and other standardized tests have not yet been taken. The CogAT was not administered to students with IEPs because similar data is already on file from individual testing. Questions about the CogAT report can be directed to Sandy Owens at sowens@cvsd.net.

Sincerely,

Mr. Schintz and Mr. Hubert

Important Upcoming Dates

November 20-22 and 29-Dec 1 - Thanks for Giving Food Drive
November 23-28 - Thanksgiving Break
Dec 12. CVIS Night of the Arts: Doors Open at 6:30 PM and Performances start at 7:00 PM

Dear Chartiers Valley,

I hope this message finds you well. We are now in full swing of the school year. The first nine weeks have passed, our fall sports season has concluded, and we are entering a time traditionally of family and giving thanks. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that that it is one of my favorite times of the year, celebrating two important events: Kindness Day and Thanksgiving.

First, Kindness Day, which is today, November 13, serves as a reminder of the powerful impact that kindness can have in our lives. It's a day when we celebrate the small acts of compassion and generosity that make our school district a nurturing and inclusive environment.

As we approach Thanksgiving, a time when we come together to give thanks for the blessings in our lives, I want to express my deep gratitude for the support, dedication, and hard work of our students, teachers, staff, parents, and the entire community. It is through your collective efforts that we continue to provide an exceptional education and a safe, nurturing environment for our students.

Additionally, I am humbled and honored to share some exciting news with you all. I have been nominated as an American School Superintendents Association (ASSA) Superintendent nominee. Also, this upcoming December, I am thrilled to be inducted into the University of Pittsburgh Superintendent's Forum. These recognitions are a testament to our school district's collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence in education. I look forward to representing our community at the forum and sharing the invaluable insights and experiences I gained with you.

I am genuinely thankful for the privilege of serving as your school superintendent and the incredible support we receive from all of you. Together, we are making a positive difference in the lives of our students, and I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

I wish you all a heartwarming Kindness Day and a joyous Thanksgiving holiday. May this season be a time of reflection, appreciation, and renewed commitment to the values that make our community great.

Warm regards,

Johannah Vanatta, EdD.

Superintendent

IS Day Cycle Calendar for 2023-2024

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications

If your family qualifies for free lunch, please complete the Free Lunch Application or contact Sally Metrovich at 412-429-2254 (smetrovich@cvsd.net). Students will be categorized under the "paid" status unless a form is completed. School lunch menus can be found on the school district’s website, by clicking here, or by downloading the Nurtrislice app.

The Intermediate School has an Instagram page! Follow us @cvsdintermediate

Also follow: @cvsdcolts @cvsdprimary @cvsdmiddleschool @cvsdhighschool

Meet Mr. Cody Gismondi! Cody the long-term substitute for Mrs. Barrett! Cody is from Lower Burrell where he lives in an “igloo” house. He has a cat named Hermione who is his roommate. Cody grew up in the Pittsburgh area and attended Fox Chapel High School, but he did attend kindergarten in CV! Cody went to Drexel University and has experience as a third grade teacher at Cornell and Fox Chapel Area School Districts. Cody’s favorite sport is hockey (Let’s Go Pens!).

Chartiers Valley students are invited to submit artwork for the Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest. The theme is "Holidays Around the World." Artwork can be submitted through Wednesday, November 29, 2023, and the winning artwork will be featured on the 2023 CV Holiday Card. Submissions can be dropped off in person at the building offices, via this Google Form, or by emailing publicrelations@cvsd.net.