Thursday, August 29, 2013

Ebensburg Regional Inclusive Playground Project Fundraiser a HUGE SUCCESS!

More than 200 people attended the fundraiser event held on Saturday, August 24th at the Duncansville VFW in support of the “Ebensburg Regional Inclusive Playground Project”. The event was organized by Kim and Jeff Flanders of Ebensburg. Tickets were purchased in advance and the event was sold out! A delicious dinner was provided by Marzoni’s and various talented Karaoke Singers entertained the audience throughout the evening. Many people went home carrying prizes awarded through a silent auction, raffle items, and small games of chance. In addition, the “General Lee” from the Dukes of Hazard was on site for guests to take pictures. This event helped raise more than $10,000.00 for the Ebensburg Regional Inclusive Playground Project. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Flanders for organizing this event and supporting the inclusive playground project in our community!







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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Central Cambria High School Golf Team Wins 2013 George Anderson Memorial Tournament



The Central Cambria High School golf team won the 2013 George Anderson Memorial public high school golf tournament held Monday, August 19 at Northfork Country Club.  Seven schools participated.   Central Cambria’s winning score was 225, followed by Richland at 243 and Conemaugh Township at 247.  The tournament medalist was Gabe Seymour of Central Cambria with a score of 71.  Members of the Central Cambria team were (L-R) Collin Seymour, Gabe Seymour, Dom Stevens, and Jeremy Eckenrode.

 

Tom Aurandt

Central Cambria High School Golf Coach

Ebensburg Regional Inclusive Playground fundraiser scheduled for this weekend!

Please see below for a link to the flyer:




Playground Flyer



Monday, August 19, 2013

NEWS RELEASE August 22, 2013

The Central Cambria School District will begin the new school term on Tuesday, August 27, 2013.  In-service days for professional staff will be held Tuesday through Friday, August 20, 21, 22, and 23.

If you are new to the Central Cambria area and have not registered your school-age child, please do so as soon as possible. As of Tuesday, August 13, all school offices are staffed.  Telephone numbers are as follows:

Central Cambria High School                         472-8860
Central Cambria Middle School                     472-6505
Cambria Elementary School                           472-8432
Jackson Elementary School                            749-8421
Administrative Office                                     472-8870

Breakfast and lunch will be served the first day in all buildings. High and Middle School student lunches will be $1.70, elementary student lunches will be $1.55, white milk will be 55 cents, and flavored milk will be 60 cents.  The reduced lunch price will remain at 40 cents.  Price for breakfast for Elementary and Secondary students will be $1.00. Breakfast reduced price will remain at 30 cents.  Students eligible for free/reduced lunch are also eligible for free/reduced price breakfast.  Applications for free and reduced price meals will be distributed to all students the first week of school.  Only one application per household is necessary, with the exception of households with foster children.  Please note, parents/guardians must complete a new application each new school year as this is a yearly process.

Daily classes are scheduled to begin at 7:37 a.m. in the High and Middle Schools and 8:50 a.m. for Elementary students.  Dismissals are scheduled at 2:43 p.m. for High and Middle School students and 3:30 p.m. for Elementary students.

All Middle School and High School students will exit the buses in the front of the building and walk to breakfast or to their respective waiting areas.  Parent drop-off and pick-up for Middle School and High School students is at the rear of the building complex near the new entrance and lobby.

Middle School and High School students will be permitted to bring backpacks to and from school; however, backpacks must remain in lockers during the school day.  There will be a secure, designated area for storage of athletic bags/equipment.  The backpack policy at the Elementary level remains the same.

The school calendar is posted on the District web site at www.cchs.k12.pa.us,

Meet the Teacher Nights will be held as follows:

   Cambria & Jackson Elementary Schools Kindergarten         August 21        6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
   Cambria & Jackson Elementary Schools Grades 1-5            August 22        7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
   Central Cambria Middle School                                           August 28        7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
   Central Cambria High School                                              August 29        6:00 p.m. – Guidance                                                                                                                             Presentation
                                                                                                                        7:00 p.m. – Meet the                                                                                                                                Teacher
                                                                                                             
Teacher Conference dates are scheduled for November 6 and November14, 2013.  More information will be forthcoming.
               
The gate above Cambria Elementary School near Highland Avenue will be closed mornings after buses/parents drop off their students, and opened for student pick-up at dismissal.  The gate will also be closed on weekends.  The purpose for the gate closure is to provide security for our students during the school day, and also to preserve the campus road system.  Following is the gate schedule:

School Day:                                                               
Ø  Will open at 6:00 a.m.                                    
Ø  Close at 9:15 a.m.
Ø  Re-open at 2:00 p.m.
Ø  Close at 11:00 p.m.
Weekends:
Ø  Close Friday evening at 11:00 p.m.
Ø  Reopen the first school day in session for the week at 6:00 a.m.

The Learning Lamp will continue to provide before/after school programs at both the Cambria and Jackson Elementary Schools.  The before school program will begin at 6 a.m., and the after school program will end at 6 p.m. The tuition is $4 per hour, rounded to the nearest quarter hour based on use.  Parents may enroll students for as many days as needed.  Subsidized care is available for families who qualify.  Care can also be provided during Teacher-In-Service and Act 80 Days.  Additionally, The Learning Lamp will offer daily homework help by a certified teacher for no additional cost.  Even if your child does not need before/after school care, students may participate in the daily homework help sessions, which will take place Monday through Thursday from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  For more information regarding this program, and to register your child, contact The Learning Lamp at 814-262-0732.

Once again the Community Action Partnership of Cambria County Head Start program will provide a PA Pre-K Counts classroom for 18 three and four year old children at the Jackson Elementary School building. 


The District swimming pool program for the 2013-2014 term will be outsourced to the Greater Johnstown Community YMCA.  More information regarding aquatic programs/pool schedule will be announced in the near future.

Meet the Teacher Night at Cambria Elementary

“Meet the Teacher Night” for Cambria Elementary School will be held on Thursday, August 22nd at 7:00 pm. The schedule of teacher presentations for parents is listed below:

First Grade: 7:00 – 7:15
Second Grade: 7:20 – 7:35
Third Grade: 7:40 – 7:55
Fourth Grade: 8:00 – 8:15
Fifth Grade: 8:15 – 8:30

All Staff and Specials Service (Encore) Teachers will be available to meet throughout the evening. We look forward to your visit!

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Meet the Teacher Night at Jackson Elementary

Jackson Elementary School’s “Meet the Teacher” Night will be on August 22nd starting at 7:00 pm.
The Teacher Presentations for parents go as follows:
First Grade: 7:00 – 7:15
Second Grade: 7:15 – 7:30
Third Grade: 7:30 – 7:45
Fourth Grade: 7:45 – 8:00
Fifth Grade: 8:00 – 8:15
All Staff and Specials Teachers will be available to meet throughout the night.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Inclusive Playground Project

Please visit the following website to learn more about the Ebensburg Area Inclusive Playground Project.