2023-24 APPROVED Academic Calendar

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CBK Teacher Revamps the “Chimera Project”

(Dec. 1, 2023) Cedarbrook teacher Kristyn Sanborn revamped the “Chimera Project,” previously developed by CBK teacher Isaac Stanford. In Sanborn’s revamped iteration, students collaborated to create mythical creatures that reflected the tenets of the “Wildcat Way,” expanded on the English Language Arts component of the project, and added new project-based learning elements through “chat and chew.”

Nikeya Fisher Named Assistant Director of Business Services

(Nov. 30, 2023) With more than 15 years of experience in general accounting and financial planning and reporting, Nikeya Fisher has been named the assistant director of business services for the Cheltenham School District. The board approved Fisher’s hiring at the Nov. 21 legislative meeting, and she begins her tenure on Monday, Dec. 4.

PBL Farmacy is Open for Business

(Nov. 28, 2023) The Project Based Learning Class of ‘24 is pleased to offer a line of plant-based healing products to the Cheltenham community. Students designed and built a hydroponic lab to grow botanicals, researched properties of medicinal plants, and created handmade products that utilize home-grown and locally-sourced ingredients and packaging. All proceeds support PBL@CHS.

Parent Mentor Group at EP

(Nov. 20, 2023) Three extraordinary parents, Ivy Cuervo-Johnson, Gabby Gonzalez, and Deonna Thompson generously shared their time and expertise last week with a group of EP students during our inaugural parent mentor workshop.

Diversity Festival at GES

(Nov. 17, 2023) Thanks to P.A.W.S. for hosting Glenside’s Diversity Festival on Thursday evening. The event included more than 10 stations highlighting everywhere from Spain’s Basque Country to Sicily and Togo, and everything from pasta making to finger knitting.