SHAULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHAULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

Shark Bites - The Shaull Elementary School Newsletter

Friday, November 21, 2025

 
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Principal's Message

Shaull Families,

Wednesday, November 26, is a half day for students, with dismissal at 11:55 AM. There is no kindergarten on 11/26. Additionally, school will be closed for Thanksgiving break on Thursday, November 27 through Monday, December 1. Please note the following week, there is a half day for students on Thursday, December 4 (no kindergarten) and school is closed the following day, Friday, December 5 as Cumberland Valley is the statewide host site for the PIAA High School Football State Championships.

We are kicking off a new endeavor at Shaull called Galaxy Games! Our goal is to build unity, belonging, and camaraderie amongst students and staff! See the short video below to get a glimpse of what Galaxy Games will be all about!

Galaxy Games Preview Video

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families!

Respectfully,

Mr. T.

 

LAST CALL! 5th Grade After School Winter Social Opportunity

5th grade Families and Students - We have a 5th grade after school social with the High School Mini THON students on November 24th! If your child is interested, please sign up at the button below:

5th Grade Social Sign Up - CLICK HERE
 

CV's Got Talent

 

PTO Skate Night at Olympic

 

Personalized 5th Grade Yearbook Ads

5th Grade Parents - Personalized 5th grade yearbook ads are available through January 30 and can be accessed through the Jostens store right beside the yearbooks:

Click the link below to purchase a yearbook and/or ad:

https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1145154

 

Jostens Yearbook Ordering/Personalization
 

Common Sense Media's November Family Tips

Family Activities by Grade:

 

Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grades 3-5
 

Girls on the Run - Spring 2026

The Spring season begins on March 2nd with sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:15-5:45PM. The culminating 5K will be on May 2nd at Harrisburg Area Community College.

 

Save the Dates for our Musical Performances!

Concert Dates
 

We need YOU! Become a substitute or guest teacher at Cumberland Valley!

Substitute Teacher Flyer
 

Junior Achievement (JA) Volunteer Opportunity

Junior Achievement

Click here to learn more, Junior Achievement Volunteer Overview

or contact Tami Hertzler at thertzler@jascpa.org

We are currently in need of JA Volunteers for the following classrooms:

Miss Gics PM Kindergarten (JA "Ourselves" Program)

Miss Wolf - Grade 2 (JA "Our Community" Program)

 

Looking for Shaull Spirit Wear? Check out our School Store:

CLICK HERE for Shaull's School Store Link

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Important Dates

November 25 - Trimester 1 Report Cards Issued on Skyward

November 26 - 1/2 Day, No Kindergarten

November 27 through December 1 - No School: Thanksgiving Break

December 4 - 1/2 Day, No Kindergarten

December 5 - No School: Teacher In-Service

December 23 - 1/2 Day, No Kindergarten

December 24 through January 2 - No School: Winter Break

Shaull Bell Times
 

Previous Editions of Shark Bites

November 7, 2025

October 24, 2025

October 10, 2025

September 26, 2025

September 12, 2025

August 29, 2025

August 1, 2025

May 16, 2025

 

Useful Documents and Links

CV Educational Trip Request Form - Ed Trip Form

Shaull Elementary School Website - Shaull Website

2025-26 CVSD At A Glance Calendar - 25-26 Calendar

Shaull's Facebook Page - Facebook

Getting Started on Seesaw - Seesaw Help

School Cafe Accounts - School Cafe Account/Lunch Menus

Lunch Menus - CV Lunch Menus

Shaull's You Tube Page - Shaull Sharks You Tube Page

 

PTO Information

Our PTO works diligently to plan and host wonderful experiences for our students and families.

In order for our PTO to be successful for current and future generations of Shaull students and teachers, we need participation by our parents. Please reach out to me or the PTO at shpto@cvschools.org, or rtysarczyk@cvschools.org for information on how to attend a Zoom PTO meeting or how to get involved in our events. Our PTO meetings are the second Wednesday of each month and generally are 30-45 minutes in length.

PTO Events
 
PTO Officers
 
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YMCA Before and After Care at Shaull

YMCA info
 

Portrait of an Eagle

Fly Like an Eagle!

Cumberland Valley School District's Portrait of an Eagle is our vision for all students upon graduation. Through the immersive Kindergarten through twelfth grade experience here at CVSD, our students will be able to demonstrate these seven competencies for success in adult life.

We will reward students each month with the CVSD Portrait of an Eagle Award Certificate. Be on the look out should your student come home with an award!

Additionally, students will be awarded the "High Fly"er" tickets on an ongoing basis to be entered in for regular prize drawings. Students may earn lunch with the principal, a game in the lobby "Sharkade," or prizes from the Principal Prize Bin.

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Staff Shout Outs!

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Please use the link below to nominate a Shaull staff member for doing something amazing or for going above and beyond! We will share responses in future editions of Shark Bites!

Eagle Spotlight - Shaull Staff Shout Out Form

 

Our Vision at Shaull Elementary School

Working together to promote an environment where every child belongs and grows into a lifelong learner.

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