Shark Bites - The Shaull Elementary School Newsletter |
Friday, December 19, 2025 |
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Greetings Shaull Families,
In this edition of Shark Bites, join us in celebrating our December Portrait of an Eagle (POE) Award Recipients for the POE competency of Communication! These Sharks go above and beyond with their communication skills in their classrooms and around our school!
We thank our Shaull PTO and Room Parents for hosting our Winter Socials today! These events would not be possible without the contributions from our PTO and the time each room parent puts into the social. Thank you for helping to make these memorable moments for our students!
Save the date for our Winter Chorus concert on Thursday, January 15 at 7:00 PM at the Mountain View Middle School Auditorium! Mrs. Schade has been working with our 4th and 5th grade students over the last several months and they are going to sound out of this world!
Speaking of the world, our Galaxy Games initiative officially kicks off on Friday, January 9th at our Galaxy Games Kickoff Assembly! We are excited to introduce which classrooms are on the Blinking Eye, Butterfly, Firework, and Bearpaw Galaxy and to begin awarding points to those who are winning friendly competitions and showing their POE competencies around our school!
The Winter Break begins on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 23 following our 11:55 AM Dismissal. There is no kindergarten on Tuesday, 12/23. Students will return to school on Monday, January 5th. During the month of January, all students K-5 will be embarking on our Winter Benchmark Assessments. Following our review of the data later in January, we will be adjusting SOAR groups to ensure all students are receiving targeted intervention skills in an area of need. If you haven't had a chance to check out our winter-themed decorated classroom doors, jump over to our school facebook page and take a look at our post from 12/11. Enjoy the Winter Break with your families! We will see you in January! Respectfully, Mr. T. |
Portrait of an Eagle Award Recipients - Communication |
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Max calmly and confidently shares what he intends to say. He appears to effortlessly communicate his explanations for math strategies with clarity, family fishing tales with enticing details, project ideas persuasively, and opinions respectfully. |
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Shaiyna is a wonderful communicator in our classroom! She shares her ideas clearly and confidently, and she listens just as thoughtfully to her classmates. In group work, she helps conversations stay positive and productive, making sure everyone has a voice. Her kind nature and responsible work habits make her someone others love collaborating with. I am proud of Shaiyna’s hard work and communication skills! |
| Nora excels at communicating with all of her peers. She is a true advocate for herself and others. She can frequently be heard sharing positive thoughts and ideas with students of any age and grade level. Way to go, Nora! |
| Joey is a great communicator in our classroom. He is always willing to participate and share with the class. He always tries to use his words to solve conflicts or problems in and out of the classroom. He asks insightful questions and has great conversations with his peers and friends!
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Mari Oceane is a great communicator. She is always willing to participate and help others when they need it. Mari Oceane always asks questions when she does not understand something. |
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Aayan is a fantastic student who shows great communications skills in class, with friends, and in conflicts. When someone is confused, he is right there to help communicate the directions/expectations and help them understand. When someone does something that he knows is not okay, he communicates kindly and respectfully and explains why that action was wrong. He has communication skills way above his age and I am continually impressed by him. Way to go Aayan! |
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Veda is a wonderful communicator in our classroom! She is the first to help with directions if someone was not there to hear or is unsure of what to do. She always has something positive to say in the classroom, too! She has built up her confidence to speak strongly and proudly, regardless of what it is that she is communicating about. I am so proud of you, Veda! |
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Amelia demonstrates an exceptional command of language, using thoughtful word choice and skillful wordplay to elevate her communication in both written and spoken formats. Her clarity, creativity, and intentional use of language enable her to express complex ideas with ease, engage her audience, and bring a unique vibrancy to every interaction. Amelia’s communication skills consistently set her apart as a thoughtful, articulate, and impactful communicator. |
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Carter is a thoughtful communicator in our classroom. He contributes to our class discussions, communicates respectfully to others, and can clearly express himself and his ideas. He communicates positively with his peers. He makes a positive impact in our classroom. Keep up the great work Carter! |
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Kalpavalli is a clear, kind, and confident communicator. She listens attentively and then shares her ideas in full sentences. She helps solve problems and offers her help to her teachers and classmates. She always participates during class in a respectful and enthusiastic manner. Great job Kalpavalli! |
| Addalyn is a great communicator! She is kind, responsible, and organized. She always communicates in a helpful and friendly way. |
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Violet is a fantastic communicator! She shares her ideas clearly and confidently during whole‑class and group work and isn't afraid to ask questions. Violet advocates for herself and for others with respect, making her communication skills a valuable asset to our class. Keep up the great work, Violet! |
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Brian greets every friend and staff member in the hall! He always shares his ideas with the class and asks how everyone is doing. He always participates and I am so thankful for the wonderful addition he makes to our classroom! |
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Nikheth shows communication in every part of the day! He is always participating and sharing his questions or his answers with everyone in class. Nikheth is always letting me know what is going on in and out of the classroom and stands up for himself and his classmates! I am very proud of how well Nikheth communicates in our classroom! |
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Riaan is great at communicating! He loves to participate and share in the classroom. If he needs help, he easily asks for help and is able to advocate for himself and others that need it. He also likes to ask questions to fully understand something, and again is great at answering questions in full sentences. He’s able to explain his thinking. Great job Riaan! |
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Colton is a great communicator! He uses his words to ask for help or clarification if he doesn’t understand something. He also is great at communicating if his classmates need help. Colton loves to answer questions and share his thinking. He does so well explaining his thinking and asking important follow-up questions! Great job Colton! |
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Max meets all the requirements of Effective Communicator. He listens attentively to adults and peers. He can express his ideas and thoughts in a clear and understandable way. |
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Kuvira is doing a great job with communication! She raises her hand often in class and enjoys sharing her ideas. She works well with others during our “buddy talk”: taking turns, listening to her partner, and remembering what her partner has said. Nice work, Kuvira! |
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Franco is great at communicating! He enjoys participating in class discussions and is good at explaining his thinking. Franco is thoughtful and kind when talking to friends. He communicates well with others during buddy talk and math workplace activities, too. Excellent work, Franco! |
| Katelyn is a great communicator! She participates in class often and raises her hand when she has a question. Katelyn does fantastic at communicating her emotions when conflict arises. I am proud of Katelyn for using her voice and hope she continues to do so in the future! |
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David does a fabulous job of communicating! He respectfully communicates with his peers, voices his feelings and needs, and expresses his thoughts and ideas thoroughly while participating in class. I am so proud of you, David! Keep up the great work! |
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Marko shows wonderful communication skills in and outside the classroom. He shares his ideas clearly, listens carefully to classmates, and participates confidently in class discussions. He asks good questions and works well with others during group activities. Keep up the great work Marko! |
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Ajwan communicates really well. She greets friends and staff kindly, asks thoughtful questions, and shares her feelings in a clear and respectful way. |
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Theodore shows great communication skills here in the classroom! He speaks clearly to his friends and shares his feelings in a kind way. Theodore always greets adults and students each day and holds meaningful conversations. Great work Theodore! |
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Notes from Nurse Bowen - When to Stay Home from School |
With the onset of cold and flu season, we respectfully request that families remain vigilant in monitoring students for any signs of illness. To maintain a healthy school environment, please keep children home when they are unwell and allow adequate time for recovery. Your help ensures a safer, healthier community for all of our students and staff. Please contact Nurse Bowen if you have further questions or concerns. |
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 will reveal which galaxy each classroom is a part of and award our first points at our January assembly! |
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Common Sense Media's January Family Activities |
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| January Focus and Theme: Cyberbullying AND Digital Drama - We are kind and courageous.
Family Activities by Grade (click the buttons below) |
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Shaull PTO Skate Night at Olympic! |
Science Fair Sign Up Information |
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.
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Save the Dates for our Musical Performances!
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We need YOU! Become a substitute or guest teacher at Cumberland Valley!
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Looking for Shaull Spirit Wear? Check out our School Store:
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December 23 - 1/2 Day 11:55 AM Dismissal, No Kindergarten
December 24 through January 2 - No School: Winter Break January 5 - School Resumes January 9 - Galaxy Games Kickoff Assembly January 15 - 4th and 5th Grade Winter Chorus Concert @ MVMS 7:00 PM January 16 - No School: Teacher In-Service January 19 - No School: Federal Holiday - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. February 2 - Groundhog Day February 16 - No School: Federal Holiday - Presidents' Day February 20 - Shaull PTO Science Fair @ Shaull Gym 6-7 PM
February 27 - Shaull PTO Skate Night at Olympic Skating Center (Enola) |
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Previous Editions of Shark Bites
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December 5, 2025 November 21, 2025
November 7, 2025 October 24, 2025
October 10, 2025 September 26, 2025 September 12, 2025
August 29, 2025 August 1, 2025 May 16, 2025 |
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Useful Documents and Links
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| 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.
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YMCA Before and After Care at Shaull
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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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Our Vision at Shaull Elementary School
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Working together to promote an environment where every child belongs and grows into a lifelong learner. |
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