SHAULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHAULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

Shark Bites - The Shaull Elementary School Newsletter

Friday, December 5, 2025

 
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Principal's Message

Greetings Shaull Families,

Last week report cards were published on Skyward for the first time as we are no longer using Mastery Connect. To access your child's report card on Skyward, follow these steps:

- Login to your Skyward Parent Portal

- Click the "portfolio" icon (it looks like a file folder)

- Click the "eye" icon to access the report card for Trimester 1

Silver Springs Elementary School Principal, Dr. Gilbert, has provided this short instructional video relating to how to access your child's report card on Skyward. Video: Accessing your Child's Report Card on Skyward

We are looking forward to another exciting month of school as we gear up for the Winter Break! Check the graphic below for our December Spirit Days and have your Shaull Shark join in the fun!

In the next edition of Shark Bites, we will celebrate our Portrait of an Eagle: Communication Award Recipients! We look forward to sharing their nominations with you in the December 19th edition.

The 4th and 5th Grade Winter Chorus Concert will be held at Mountain View Middle School on Thursday, January 15th at 7:00 PM. Please see the graphic below and save the dates for our musical performances.

As we are now in the cold winter months, please be sure to send your Shark to school with a winter coat, hat, gloves, and a scarf so they are prepared for bus stops each day and recess. If help obtaining winter gear is needed, please reach out to me, or our school counselor, Mr. Barrick. 

Please see section below from Nurse Bowen regarding when to keep your child home from school due to illness. It is that time of the year when illness can spread. Our efforts to instill handwashing and covering coughs can help prevent the spread of germs and illness. If you do keep your child home from school due to illness, parent/doctor notes can be uploaded to your skyward portal or emailed directly to our attendance secretary, Mrs. Moesta, at shattendance@cvschools.org. 

Respectfully,

Mr. T.

 

December Spirit Days!

Feel free to have your Shaull Shark join in the fun! 

 

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.

 

Galaxy Games

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!

 

Common Sense Media's January Family Activities

January Focus and Theme: Cyberbullying AND Digital Drama - We are kind and courageous.

Family Activities by Grade (click the buttons below)

 

K-2 Conversation Starter
3-5 Conversation Starter
Grades 3-5 Family Activity
 

Shaull PTO Skate Night at Olympic!

 

Science Fair Sign Up Information

Sign Up Link - Click Here!
 

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
 

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

CLICK HERE for Shaull's School Store Link

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Important Dates

December 5 - No School: Teacher In-Service

December 19 - Winter Socials PM K-5 2:20-3:20 PM, AM K 10:40-11:40 AM

December 23 - 1/2 Day, 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)

 

Shaull Bell Times
 

Previous Editions of Shark Bites

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

 

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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