Principal's Message

Greetings Shaull Families,

Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up next week on November 15, 2024. Information for parents related to our conferences can be found on pages 10-11 of the CVSD Elementary Student Handbook.

Our Spring 2025 Girls on the Run (GOTR) team has been approved! We are now able to recruit coaches for our team. GOTR begins in early March 2025 and runs through May 10, with a culminating 5K in a centralized location around Harrisburg for all area GOTR teams to participate in.

Students in GOTR not only learn healthy habits through running, they learn growth mindset strategies for overcoming obstacles, managing emotions, and achieving goals.

For more information about how to sign up to coach for the Shaull GOTR team, please see the link below and scan the embedded QR code for sign up information.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WIx_IoZs4c8a_kPt1SApmZmbsA_GjutT/view?usp=sharing

*Please note that GOTR is open to Shaull Girls in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades only.

On Veterans Day this coming Monday, we will have a student assembly during the day to honor our Veterans who have served in the armed forces. Part of the assembly involved an essay writing contest for 3rd through 5th grade students. After carefully reading each of the essays turned in, five students have been selected to present their essay at the upcoming Veterans Day Assembly. While every student who took the time to think about and write an essay is celebrated, these students' essays rose to the top:

Everett Golding (Grade 5)

Ava Bowman (Grade 4)

Tressa Woodward (Grade 3)

Diya Patel (Grade 3)

Alice Poffenberger (Grade 3)

We also appreciate all the families who submitted photos of Veterans in their family so that we can take time to honor each one during our assembly. Thank you to Mr. Willey for taking each photo and arranging them into a presentation for the assembly. Lastly, our Music teacher, Mrs. Schade, has been working with all grades on a musical component of the assembly. We look forward to this time of reflection and appreciation with our student body and local veterans.

Enjoy the weekend!

Respectfully,

Mr. T.

Portrait of an Eagle Award Recipients - Empathy

Congratulations to these Shaull Sharks who have shown they are caring, compassionate, and kind to their fellow Sharks!

Kalpavalli is a kind and caring girl. She is helpful to her peers and shows concern when needed. She is always ready to offer a helping hand. She has a big heart - Mrs. McInroy, Grade 1

Remy is such a caring, kind, and compassionate student. He looks out for his classmates and always meets them with empathy. When others are hurt or sad, Remy is always there to be a friend to them - Miss McCabe, Grade 1

Lydia is always so kind. She always knows when a peer is in need of a friend. Lydia is a friend to everyone - Miss Barrick, Grade 2

David shows empathy by listening to his friend’s feelings and ideas. He is passionate in helping others succeed. David brings positivity to our class everyday - Miss Stoner, Grade 2

Audrey is someone who is kind, considerate, and intentional when thinking about how others are feeling. When we were given two new classmates, Audrey went above and beyond to make them feel welcomed. She is a friend to everyone in class, and I am so proud of her - Mrs. Clark, Grade 4

Kayla is very kind and caring to every single one of her peers. She makes sure that everyone is included and feels welcome and safe while they are learning. She notices when a friend needs help and will always be by their side if they are upset or hurt in any way. Kayla is a friend to everyone and will make sure everyone in her class feels welcome - Miss Miller, Grade 4

Lainey happily says “everyone is my best friend!” and truly makes everyone feel like it! She notices the little things that matter so much like a friend got behind and waits for him, carrying something for someone who is struggling, giving a hug to a friend, going over and helping a classmate without being asked or seen. She intuitively thinks about, notices, and cares for others and shows it in loving actions each day - Ms. Varano, Grade 3

Amaya is such a kind, caring, and compassionate student. She is always looking out for others and helping them whenever they are struggling - Miss Albin, Grade 3

Marko is kind and compassionate to all his peers. He is aware of how they’re feeling and if they need help and is the first one to offer support, kind words, or assistance. Marko shows empathy in many ways and is a great example of this competency - Miss Fonticoba, Kindergarten

Usman is a very caring, compassionate student. He is helpful to others and listens to others thoughts and feelings. He has a big, caring heart - Mrs. Donmoyer, Grade 1

Barun is a great friend to other students and is incredibly helpful. He is aware of his classmates’ emotions and is helpful when other students need it - Miss Gics, Kindergarten

Ben shows empathy by always helping a classmate in need. He is kind and helpful to all of his peers, and goes out of his way to cheer up students - Mrs. Book, Kindergarten

Chance looks for ways to be helpful to his teachers and classmates. He is always ready to work things out and forgive others. He cares about how people are feeling and finds ways to cheer them up. Chance is a wonderful friend, classmate, and student - Mrs. Wagner, Grade 2

Elizabeth is a kind friend. She is the first to volunteer to help a classmate who needs it and comfort them if they are upset. On the playground Elizabeth will go out of her way to play with friends who are by themselves - Mrs. Blasick, Kindergarten

Ellie is a friend to everyone in the classroom. When we received a new student, she helped him in any way possible. She always makes sure students are feeling okay if she notices something is wrong. She brings a positive mindset to everything she does and the people she encounters - Miss Delgado, Grade 4

Gwen has shown a continued care for other people’s feelings, understanding and ideas. She often says, “to add to what___ said..” In math she took time with another student to explain concepts and checked in to see how she felt. She goes out of her way to relate to others and asks questions to include them - Mr. Mason, Grade 5

Kai consistently makes it a point to help out with our support students during P.E. without prompting. This demonstrates the heart of empathy in looking out for the well-being of others - Mr. Pryor, Grade 3

Landon is such a loving, understanding boy. He is always the first to check on his classmates (and even teachers!) and ask what he can do to help them. He shows his huge heart to everyone he encounters. I am so proud of him! - Miss Wolf, Grade 2

Logan exemplifies empathy by showing kindness and acceptance to all of his peers on a daily basis. He is the first to volunteer to help a friend in need and has a kind heart. Logan has a positive outlook and encourages others - Mrs. Tatar, Grade 1

Mia is an extremely kind and caring student who always goes out of her way to check in on others. She is the first to go up to a peer who is having a rough day and check in with them. She also makes sure to make adults aware if she notices someone is having a bad day so that they feel taken care of in those moments. She cares for others well and listens to the way they are feeling trying to offer support in anyway she can - Mrs. Eyster, Grade 5

Myra takes time to help others on a daily basis. She can often be heard encouraging friends on and off of her team. She is especially good at showing this when she says, “I respectfully disagree with____” using her ABC’s of Math discourse. Her positive attitude makes her shine every day - Mrs. Still, Grade 4

CVYBA is hosting State Qualifying Basketball!

Do you want to check out local youth basketball action? This weekend is your chance at Winding Creek ES, Mountain View MS, and the CVHS Dome! See the information and schedules below for your favorite teams and cheer them on this weekend!

schedule — Friday, Saturday, Sunday Schedule

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

CLICK HERE for Shaull's School Store Link

Treats for Troops

Turkey Trot

Soda Can Pop Top Collection

We are collecting pop tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. This organization helps families of children who are receiving essential, lifesaving medical care. Many of you know of at least one person who has benefited from this charity in our community. In order to support this charity, we need your help. Please consider collecting the tab off of cans you use. These tabs could be from soup cans, soda, energy drinks, pet food, etc. Size of the tab does not matter. Our goal this year is to collect at least 90lbs of tabs! Tabs can be dropped off at the CVHS 10-12 building (room 282), Mountain View Middle School (Main Office), Shaull Elementary (Main Office), or any other school that has a collection going. If any questions arise, please contact Millie Eckerd (eeckerd@cvschools.org).

Junior Achievement - Volunteers Needed

*Please note, as of the time of this newsletter, we have secured volunteers for Ms. Varano's, Miss Wolfe's, and Mrs. Tatar's classes.

For more information visit our Junior Achievement Volunteer Overview

or contact Tami Hertzler at thertzler@jascpa.org today!

Spring 2025 Girls on the Run (GOTR)

Shaull Elementary School is excited to host an 8-week Girls on the Run program this coming spring! The program begins the week of March 10th.

Please see the Coach Application Link if you are interested in becoming a coach for our GOTR team.

Shaull GOTR Coach Link

For more information, click the QR code below, email Shaull Parent and GOTR site organizer Emily Archambeault-Wahlberg at emily.arch.wahl@gmail.com OR alyssa.akhtar@gotrmidstatepa.org or visit https://www.gotrmidstatepa.org/programs.

Shaull GOTR Coach Link

ABCs of IEPs Parent Opportunity

CLICK HERE for Registration Link

Important Dates

November 11 - Veteran's Day Assembly 10:00 - Veterans Welcome to Attend via Pre-Registration

November 15 - Parent/Teacher Conferences K-5

November 27 - 1/2 Day - 11:55 AM Dismissal - No School for Kindergarten

November 28 through December 2 - No School: Thanksgiving Break

December 5 - 1/2 Day - 11:55 AM Dismissal - No School for Kindergarten

December 6 - Schools Closed

December 20 - Sing Along Assembly and Winter Socials

December 23 - Schools Closed Through January 1: Winter Break

Click the link below for the 24-25 District Calendar:

2024-2025 CVSD At A Glance Calendar

Science Explorers Club Information

Does your first through fifth grade student LOVE science? If so, perhaps one of our after school science clubs would be great for them! Please see the information below to learn more about our Science Explorers after school science clubs this school year! Space in each club is limited and its first come, first served.

Previous Editions of Shark Bites

Useful Documents and Links

Shaull Elementary School Website - Shaull Website

24-25 At A Glance Calendar - Calendar

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

Shaull's Facebook Page - Facebook

Getting Started on Seesaw - Seesaw Help

Mastery Connect User Guide - MC User Guide Doc

School Cafe Accounts - School Cafe Account/Lunch Menus

Lunch Menus - CV Lunch Menus

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 one Wednesday each month and generally are 30-45 minutes in length.

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.

YMCA Before and After Care Information

See the flyer for the West Shore YMCA 24/25 Before & After School program information. After-school snack is included daily. The Y also offer financial assistance is available to those who qualify, and accepts United Way. Program participants do not need to be members of the YMCA in order to enroll in before/after school programs, but there is a discount for YMCA members.

Member Rate (monthly)/ Community Guest Rate (monthly)

AM only $500/$620

PM only $540/$670

AM & PM $625/$775

Staff Shout Outs!

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

Check out this wonderful commendation:

Mrs. Wagner has been a positive light helping my son love school more and more each day! She has created a loving environment for growing, learning and solving problems. I’ve noticed a big change in my son’s attitude toward school and know that Mrs. Wagner is a huge part of that! Forever thankful for your time and talents helping shape our children for the future!

Our Vision at Shaull Elementary School

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