December 10, 2021 Update on TESD Health and Safety Plan

As was communicated previously, the masking mandate for schools issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health has been challenged in court.  Last week it was reported that the PA Supreme Court struck down the Pennsylvania state mandate. As of now, TESD’s local Health and Safety Plan remains in effect and mandates masks while indoors on school property.

TESD will review our Health and Safety Plan in January 2022 in accordance with PDE guidelines. In the meantime, TESD’s Pandemic Team remains in consultation with health authorities regarding changing pandemic conditions, and we will share their recommendations as we learn new information. As we approach the new year, we will provide additional details on the plan review and opportunities for public input.

Welcome to the 2021 ‘Stoga Big Give!

As the COVID-19 pandemic still lingers, the needs of children and families in our community have never been greater. Conestoga High School will be hosting its annual schoolwide drive this year from Monday, December 6^th to Wednesday, December 22^nd. For your convenience, we have selected charities that provide both virtual and in-person options. Please click here for donations details that has been posted to students on Schoology through the Student Activities group page. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. McGready at [email protected] or Aishna Gaikwad at [email protected] and they will get back to you as soon as possible.

Best wishes for good health and happiness through the holiday season.

Conestoga High School’s Peer Mediation Team

Traffic Safety Reminders

• DROP OFF – Parents may drop off in the front of the building using two lanes. The bus circle is available beginning at 7:40AM as an additional drop-off location.
• PICK UP - Parents may pick up in the front of the building using two lanes. The bus circle is available at 3:00PM for parents to pick up students.
• Please DO NOT use the Main Lot for drop-off and pick-up as it creates more congestion for our student drivers.
• Drive slowly and carefully on school drop off areas and nearby roads.
• Obey all traffic flow patterns and rules of the road DO NOT MAKE ILLEGAL U-TURNS
• Please be respectful of our neighbors. DO NOT use driveways as a turn around.
• The Timothy School should not be used as a drop-off/pick-up location.
• When dropping off and picking up students, please pull all the way up allowing traffic to flow.
• Discuss pedestrian safety with your kids (use crosswalks/sidewalks, look both ways, don't "walk and text," etc).

Attention Junior Parents!



It is our pleasure to invite you to schedule a virtual or in-person post-high school planning conference sometime this winter or spring. In this conference, you will meet with your child and your child’s counselor. We will provide you with a variety of materials and information to help you begin this process. Meetings began on November 29^th (parent conference day) and dates may be scheduled through April.  For more information, please open attached documents. We look forward to seeing you! 

Junior Parent Invite Letter

Parent Reflection 21-22

Second Semester Schedule Changes

Please be aware that January 14^th is the last day to make schedule changes for second semester classes.  Students should see their counselor to make changes.

Career Days at Conestoga

It is a tradition that 10^th grade parents, working in conjunction with the Student Services office, organize Career Days at Conestoga. Career Days are three days – March 22, 23 & 24 – where professionals come to Conestoga and share their careers, their career paths and what types of jobs are available in their professional fields. Typically, we have about 25-30 speakers in many different professional areas.

If you are a Sophomore parent and interested in being on the Career Days Committee, please reach out to Diane Pancoast at [email protected]. We will need parents to work on speakers, speaker schedules, marketing and hospitality.

Class Parent Meetings

Parents at Conestoga are invited to attend the monthly Class Parent Meetings. It is an opportunity to hear from CHS Administrators and Counselors and get updates on what is happening at school. At this time the parent meetings are being held virtually. The Microsoft Teams links for the January meetings are below. It is preferable to download Microsoft Team on your computer to successfully link to the meeting.

Class of 2025

Chairperson: Deb Delaney, [email protected]

Meeting Date: Thursday, January 13, 10:00 am

Link to Meeting: Click here to join the meeting

Class of 2024

Chairperson: Diane Pancoast, [email protected]

Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 11, 10:00 am

Link to Meeting: Click here to join the meeting

Class of 2023

Chairperson: Stacey Pellegrini, [email protected]

Meeting Date: Thursday, January 20, 10:00 am

Link to Meeting: Click here to join the meeting

Class of 2022

Chairperson: Carrie Erickson, [email protected]

Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 18, 10:00 am

Link to Meeting: Click here to join the meeting

 



Winter Sports Update

After finishing one of the most successful fall seasons in recent memory, the winter season has officially begun. As you may have heard, the masking mandate for schools issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Health has been challenged in court. The PA Supreme Court struck down the Pennsylvania state mandate. As of now, TESD’s local Health and Safety Plan remains in effect and mandates masks while indoors on school property.

Spectators will be required to wear a mask and physically distance themselves to the best extent possible. All athletic contests that take place in the large gym will be livestreamed through our HUDL camera. Attached is the link to view our home events: https://www.tesd.net/Page/16803

Our athletic website is a wonderful source of information regarding Conestoga Athletics: https://www.tesd.net/domain/1881

QUICK LINKS

• Student Services Department
• Conestoga High School website