Principal's Message

Greetings Shaull Families,

This is a very busy and exciting time of the school year! The PSSAs are about to begin, Teacher Appreciation Week is nearing, and we have a Spring mindset shift into the final trimester of the school year which includes our annual Field Day and May Fair!

Within the next week, an individual seesaw message will be sent out with information about the May Fair including sign up opportunities for any interested volunteers. The May Fair will be here at Shaull on Friday, May 16th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM with raffles beginning at 8:00 PM.

Please see the Field Day section below for information provided by our PE Teacher, Mr. Condran, regarding our upcoming Field Day on Friday, May 9th. Information included a comprehensive schedule and volunteer sign ups. Please note Kindergarten's Field Day is on April 30th. Mr. C. has done a fabulous job creating a fun, engaging, and inclusive experience for all students!

Our PTO has been working hard planning a "First Class" Teacher Appreciation Week! See the message below about how you can provide some "Air Mail" for our Shaull Staff!

Air Mail Link

This year, there is an Airplane Theme for Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week. Please submit "U.S. Air Mail" or any kind messages or notes of thanks and appreciation to Shaull staff, so we can share it during that week!

U.S. Air Mail messages will be printed and hung in a visible spot in the lobby for all to see! Messages may be addressed to a specific special someone, or to all staff in general.

Please remember any staff in the building, including cafeteria and maintenance staff, classroom aides, specials teachers - anyone whose day would be made with a few kind words.

U.S. Air Mail may be from students and/or parents, and may contain a note of any kind, such as recognition for something "above and beyond" that they did, or simply being wonderful day in and day out, all year long! U.S. Air Mail may be signed with your name, or can be an anonymous message of kindness.

Submit as many as you like!

Thank you,

Mr. T. and the Shaull PTO

Congratulations to Mrs. Schade!

Last week at the CV Eagle Foundation Dinner, Our Music Teacher, Mrs. Schade, was recognized as our Shaull Commitment to Excellence Star for the 2024-2025 school year!

PSSA Begins Tuesday!

PSSA Information for Grades 3, 4, and 5

The Pennsylvania State Board of Education requires that all public school students participate in the annual Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA). Included with this letter (links below) is specific information that addresses questions you might have about the PSSA testing program. Please read this information carefully. If you would like additional information about the assessments, please contact Mr. T. at Shaull Elementary.

Elementary students will be tested on the following dates:

3rd – 5th Grade English Language Arts:

April 22 - 24

3rd – 5th Grade Math:

April 28 - 29

5th Grade Science:

April 30 - May 1

Cumberland Valley takes a great deal of pride in the PSSA performance of our students. Please discuss the importance of these assessments with your student(s) and encourage their best effort. If possible, please refrain from scheduling appointments during the testing period. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Note: Please do not schedule Educational Trips during testing windows. Per district policy, these trips may not be approved as excused absences.

CVSD PSSA Letter: CV PSSA LETTER TO FAMILIES

PDE Electronic Devices and Q/A for Parents: PDE Electronic Device Info and Q/A for Parents

IMPORTANT Information for 5th Grade Parents/Guardians:

Due to the 5th Grade Science PSSA being administered online this year, students in grade 5 will keep their devices at school with chargers from April 14 through May 1st. This will ensure that all students will have their devices at school and charged for each day's test session.

*Next year, all PSSAs will be administered online.

PSSA Tips

PSSA Advice for Families:

Ensure your student receives a good night's sleep each night
Have your child eat a healthy and nutritious breakfast so they are ready for their assessment. Each assessment section will be taken in the mornings, soon after arrival, announcements, and morning meetings.
Reduce stress in the mornings by following a schedule and packing lunches the night before.
Please have your student to school on time
Encourage your student to do their best
Remind your student that the PSSA will not affect their grades.
Encourage your child to wear comfortable clothing to school

We will remind students of the following:

Take your time. Check your answers and show your work.
Read questions carefully, and feel free to take notes as you read
Be sure to answer every question
Proofread your writing to see if it makes sense
Relax and do your best

A word about Electronic Devices:

Finally, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has a cell phone policy that restricts most electronic devices from testing sites (phones, ipads, chromebooks, smart watches). PDE requires a strict policy on cell phones and electronics in order to ensure the security of test materials. In our district, students are not permitted to have cell phones or electronic devices during test sessions, and they are not allowed in testing rooms. We strongly encourage students to leave their cell phones or electronic devices at home on testing days. If students do bring cell phones and electronic devices to school, please encourage them to comply with test administrator (proctor) requests to collect the items until the assessment is completed.

PSSA Spirit Weeks!

Fifth Grade Transition to Middle School Information

Please see the information below from MVMS Principal, Mr. Hosenfeld.

MVMS Orientation Information:

5th Grade Parents/Guardians:

On Thursday, May 1, Mountain View Middle School will host our Middle School Orientation Night for Parents in the MV Auditorium. The presentation will begin at 6:30pm. This presentation is primarily focused on helping parents understand the transition to middle school and equipping them with information to help support their students. Students will be receiving information about the transition to middle school through various other methods, so they really don’t need to attend this event (but are welcome if needed). The presentation will last about an hour and will highlight some of the biggest differences that Middle School brings, including scheduling, grading, school policies, and student opportunities and supports. We will have time to answer questions as well. A copy of the presentation slide deck will also be posted to our website later that evening. We hope to see you at this event and look forward to helping make the transition to Middle School successful for every child.

Jeff Hosenfeld

MVMS Principal

Please see the information below from the CVSD K-12 Math Department Supervisor, Mrs. Knerr.

MS Math Placement Testing Information:

To 5th Grade Families,

As we approach the end of the year, it is time to begin thinking of your child’s placement into the appropriate math class for next year. Next year’s 6th grade students will have two options for placement in math. The 6th grade classes will be as follows:

Math 6 – Students are at grade level and move at a normal pace.

Math 7 – Students skip 1 grade level in math (formally known as Pre-Algebra).

In order to have students who are properly placed, we will be testing students on their readiness for 6th grade math or higher for next year. Since all of our current tests only assess students on their knowledge of 5th grade material, we needed to find the proper tests to discover their aptitude for higher level math. The test that will be administered will be a form of a 6th grade final exam. This will be administered to all 5th grade students. Proficiency on this test along with other data will help determine if your child will be placed in Math 6 or Math 7. Our rationale for administering this test to all of the students is that we want to give everyone the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in math. This test will be given to your child on May 13 or May 14, 2025.

The following data will be used for placement: 4th grade PSSAs, 5th grade PSSAs (once available), Spring aMath score, Spring CPM Math Automaticity score, PVAAS projections, and score on 6th grade final exam. Once the data is analyzed, emails will be sent to the families of students who are recommended for Math 7. If you do not receive an email by the end of June, contact Ms. Stacey Knerr (sknerr@cvschools.org) with questions.

It is very important that we test their readiness so students are not misplaced and become frustrated with math. We feel that all of our courses at the middle school are rigorous, and the elementary math program has helped prepare your child to experience success next year in 6th grade.

All students are recommended to complete a summer assignment prior to the start of the new school year. All summer assignments are located on the district webpage. Be sure that your student completes the appropriate assignment based upon their placement. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Ms. Stacey Knerr K-12 Math Department Supervisor

Attention 4th and 5th Grade Families! Spring Garden Club Sign Up Information is Here!

Spring is in the air and we are gearing up for the Shaull Elementary Carden Club - Spring 2025!

Please see the below flyer and the liunk to sign up below. Note: this is only open to 4th and 5th grade students.

Spring Garden Club Sign Up

PTO Plant Sale - Last Day is Monday 4/21!

Art Show - April 24!

Scholastic Book Fair Begins Next Week!

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair, hosted by our librarian Mrs. Jones and the CV Elementary Library Department. This event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. All purchases will benefit our school library here at Shaull.

The book fair will take place from April 22 through April 29 at Shaull Elementary. Students will be given the opportunity to purchase books during their regularly scheduled library special class.

Evening shopping will also be available during our Shaull Art Show on Thursday, April 24th from 5:30-7:30 PM.

This is a cashless Book Fair. Our Book Fair will offer eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. All students who wish to shop will need an eWallet if they are shopping at the Book Fair during the school day. Credit cards will be accepted at our Book Fair night during the Shaull Art Show on the evening of April 24th.

Visit the Scholastic Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet or shop online:

http://www.scholastic.com/bf/shaull

We are excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing you there!

Happy reading,

Mr. T.

Additional Book Fair Information

Hello Shaull families!

It's time for the Book Fair! Mrs. Jones our librarian and the CV Elementary Library Team are hosting this year's book fair. Packets including the brochure, principal's letter and eWallet instructions were sent home with students this week. The book fair will run from April 22nd to April 29th during your child's scheduled library class. There will also be an opportunity for families to shop together the evening of April 24th during the Art Show. Please see the attached letter from Mr. T. with all the details and the class schedule!

We are also looking for volunteers to help Mrs. Jones run the book fair during the day to facilitate a great experience for our students. You MUST have your clearances on file to volunteer! Please use this link to sign up if interested:

ttsu.me/wzwvmp

Save the Date for Field Day!

1st–5th Grade Field Day is scheduled for Friday, May 9th (Rain Date: Thursday, May 15th):

Field Day Time: 10:15 AM – 3:15 PM
Lunch Break: 12:15 – 1:30 PM

We are currently looking for volunteers to help run our activity stations. If you're available to assist, please sign up here:
🔗 https://ttsu.me/shaullfd25

To learn more about the day—including the full schedule, station descriptions, and FAQs—please visit our Field Day website:
🔗 https://shaullpe.weebly.com/

Families are welcome to attend and watch Field Day, but all adult attendees must pre-register. Each adult must register separately using the following link:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/shaull2025fieldday

📌 Note: If you sign up to volunteer, you do not need to complete the pre-registration form.

Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. We’re looking forward to a fun and memorable day with our students!

CV Pop Tab Team's RMHC Supply Drive

Eagle Foundation Summer Camps

Registration for CVSD residents opened on March 4, 2025 (Non-CVSD residents may register beginning March 11th.)

Please visit the Eagle Foundation Summer Camp website for more information: https://tinyurl.com/EFSummerCamps

2025-26 Kindergarten Registration is Open

The online registration forms to enroll KINDERGARTEN students only for the 2025/26 school year are now available!

Please visit our CV registration website: www.cvschools.org/registration or call Central Registration at 717-506-3399 with any questions.

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

CLICK HERE for Shaull's School Store Link

Good News from our Community!

5th grade student, Will and some of his CVYBA basketball teammates, got the privilege to introduce Caitlin Clark recently at the PA Chamber Women in Business Conference in Lancaster. Will did a great job with his introduction including saying what he admired about her as an athlete!

Also, Will and Drew's CVYBA team finished 3rd in Pennsylvania in their recent Youth Basketball State Tournament! Congrats to our Sharks Drew and Will and to Coaches Bernstein and Rombach!

Important Dates

April 17-21 - No School - Spring Break

April 24 - Shaull Art Night

April 24 - Scholastic Book Fair

May 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 9 - Field Day

May 15 - Rain date Field Day

May 16 - May Fair

May 20 - School Closed: Teacher in-service

May 21 - 5th Grade Field Trip - JA Biz Town

May 22 - Band/orchestra rehearsal at MV

May 28 - Chorus Preview Concert 3:05, MVMS in evening

PSSA Dates - Please avoid Educational Trips on these dates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students:

English/Language Arts: April 22-24 (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Math: April 28-29 (Monday and Tuesday)

Science (grade 5 only): April 30-May 1 (Wednesday and Thursday)

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

2024-2025 CVSD At A Glance Calendar

Science Explorers Registration Information

Previous Editions of Shark Bites

Useful Documents and Links

Shaull Elementary School Website - Shaull Website

2024-25 At A Glance Calendar - Calendar

2025-26 At A Glance Calendar - 25-26 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

CV Educational Trip Request Form - Ed Trip Form

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.

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

Our Vision at Shaull Elementary School

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