MONDAY
MEMO
from the principals
24 February 2020 | Chartiers Valley Intermediate School
Dear IS Families,

Our spring picture day will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020.

Lifetouch Studios will be here to take individual student photographs. Please refer to the attached schedule to determine the date and time your child’s picture will be taken.

For every portrait package produced, our PTG will receive a donation from Lifetouch School Portraits. All students will be photographed and you will be able to preview the pictures before purchases are made. You will have an option to buy part of the package, the complete set or none of the pictures. Portraits, price lists and instructions will be sent home several weeks after the pictures are taken. You are under no obligation to purchase any of the pictures. We only ask that you return whatever pictures you do not want to purchase back to the school.  Please send a note to your child’s teacher if you do not want an individual portrait of your child taken. 

Do not hesitate to contact Lifetouch Studios at 866-955-8342 if you have questions about their services.


Sincerely, 

Mrs. Franczyk, Principal
Mr. Schintz, Assistant Principal
All flyers are now sent digitally via PeachJar!

That means no more backpacks full of paper!

CVSD has saved 150,000 pieces of paper since September...that's 17 trees!

Click the graphic below to view flyers for:
  • community events
  • school events
  • youth sports and activities sign-ups
  • job and scholarship opportunities
  • and more!
This Week At a Glance
MONDAY – Day 5
TUESDAY – Day 6 - Kids of Steel Practice (Students must be registered to attend.)
WEDNESDAY – Day 1
THURSDAY – Day 2
FRIDAY – Day 3


Looking Ahead
February 27 - March 4 - Scholastic book fair
February 28 - Donuts with Your Dude (rescheduled)
March 20 - Yearbook order deadline
March 24 - 25 - Kindergarten Registration Appointments (see below)
April 20 - 22 - ELA PSSAs
April 27 - 28 - Math PSSAs
April 29 - 30 - Science PSSAs

Jumprope for Heart
CVIS's fundraiser for the American Heart Association has begun. Click here for more information.

Experience Dyslexia Simulation
This simulation event allows participants to experience some of the challenges and frustrations faced by people with this language-based learning disability. All are welcome! February 24, 2020 6 pm at the CVMS. Click here for details.

News from the PTG: 
Donuts with Your Dude:  Rescheduled for Friday, Feb 28th .   CVIS Students, bring a dad, grandfather, uncle or other favorite dude (or other very important person (VIP)) for donuts, juice and coffee on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 7:30-8:15am in the CVIS Cafeteria.  Please RSVP the total number of people who will be attending. This free event is sponsored by the PTG, who will be accepting monetary donations with registration and at the event.  

Book Fair: The Spring Book Fair will begin on February 27 and run through March 5.  Students will be scheduled to shop during their library class. If you would like to volunteer to help with the Book Fair, please look at the attached flyer for the sign up link through the PTG.  

Read-A-Thon: February 27 - March 6.  This is a great opportunity to encourage your child to read!  There are exciting prizes sponsored by the PTG for classrooms who raise the most! 
This year’s read-a-thon also includes special dress up days: 
Monday 3/3- Crazy Sock/Shoe Day
Tuesday 3/4- Mismatch Day
Wednesday 3/5- Crazy Hat or Hair Day
Thursday 3/6- Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day
Friday 3/7- Colt Pride Day
Recruiting Board Members for 2020-2021: See attached flyer.  Open positions- President, Vice President, Treasurers.  Email cvisptg@gmail.com with any questions or interest.  
Yearbook Dedications: Deadline is also March 20th.  Yearbook Dedications are on sale too and help to fund the yearbook. h ttps://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080e4caba72da57-yearbook1
 
CVIS Yearbook Upgrades on Sale Now!  Order deadline is March 20th
All students will be receiving a FREE yearbook (softcover) courtesy of the PTG. We are raising funds to help cover the cost by offering yearbook upgrade packages.  All orders are to be placed ONLINE at:  Ybpay.lifetouch.com   Yearbook ID Code: 9996620
Spring Book Fair: February 27-March 4.  Homerooms will shop during their library class time.  Please see the attached flyer to sign up as a volunteer.  
Kindergarten Registration Appointments (March 24 & 25) --If your child turns 5 on or before September 1, 2020, please click here to read the information letter . Then, click here to sign up for a kindergarten registration appointment.

CVSD is Hiring
Our schools are seeking instructional aids, substitute teachers, cafeteria and playground monitors, cafeteria workers, substitute custodians, and more! We know that so many of you love our children as much as we do, and we would love to have you join our team.


Follow us on INSTAGRAM
Have you heard? The Intermediate School has an Instagram page! Follow us @cvsdintermediate 
Also follow: @cvsdcolts @cvsdprimary @cvsdhighschool

Early Dismissal Form
Please use the NEW online early dismissal form.  Click here to access the form. Please complete this form to ensure that the CVIS office receives documentation of a planned early dismissal for your child. All forms must be submitted prior to 3:00 pm on the day of dismissal. Thank you in advance for your cooperation! If an emergency arises once this form is submitted, please contact the CVIS office at (412) 429-2236.
The IS early dismissal form can also be found on the Intermediate School website under Parent Resources, Frequently Used Forms. 

Updates from the Cafeteria
Download the Nutrislice mobile app, or click the graphic below to view your menus.
The cafeteria will be holding open interviews at the District Administrative Offices February 26 and March 11 and 25, from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Email jvanbibber@cvsd.net with any questions.
Inspiring, achieving and celebrating excellence

Chartiers Valley Intermediate School

2030 Swallow Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15220
412-429-2233