The first week of school is officially in the books, and what a fantastic start it was! Students had the opportunity to meet their teachers, dive into the curriculum for the year, and reconnect with friends they hadn’t seen all summer. It was a week full of smiles, new beginnings, and a lot of excitement!
To kick off the school year, our beloved Bruin mascot made a special appearance to wish everyone a happy first day. The energy was contagious as students from grades 7-12 geared up for tryouts for this year’s fall sports. We’re especially thrilled to announce that CAP has added a new sport to the lineup: Boys & Girls Golf! We can’t wait to see our Bruins in action on the green.
Upcoming Events to Look Forward To:
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September 4th:
- Activities Fair: High school students will have the chance to explore extracurricular activities and clubs from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved!
- The Scholastic Book Fair begins! It’s the perfect time to find new adventures in books. The fair will run until September 13th, so make sure to stop by or click here!
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September 6th: We’re celebrating Grandparents’ Day at 10:00 AM for Kindergarten students. Remember to RSVP by September 4th to join the fun!
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September 11th:
- Back to School Night from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join us to meet teachers and learn more about what’s in store for the year.
- Senior Financial Aid Night (also from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM). Parents and seniors be sure to sign up for the workshop to get help with college financial aid.
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September 20th: There will be no school for students as our teachers and staff participate in a professional development day.
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September 27th: Freshman Meet and Greet from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A great chance for our 9th graders to get to know each other and start building lasting friendships.
Important Reminders for Parents:
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CHIP Health Coverage: The 2024 Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage for uninsured kids up to age 19 in Pennsylvania. It doesn’t matter why your children don’t have health coverage right now—CHIP may be able to help. Don’t wait to secure your child’s health coverage. Click here to learn more about CHIP and enroll your child today. Be prepared and give your child the health coverage they deserve.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: As we enter September, our library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring September 11th with a special selection of books. Students, swing by to explore these meaningful reads and enjoy our cozy new reading nook! 📚✨
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Be On Time (BOT) Program: For the 2024-2025 school year, we’re launching the Be On Time (BOT) program to tackle tardiness in grades 9-12. Starting this year:
- 1st unexcused tardy: Verbal warning
- 2nd unexcused tardy: Written warning + parent notification
- 3rd unexcused tardy: After-school BOT program (2:30-3:00 PM on Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
Let’s work together to build better habits and stay on track this year! ⏰✨
It’s been a wonderful start to the school year, and we’re just getting started! Keep an eye out for these upcoming events, and let’s make this year one to remember.