VIRTUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING - APRIL 6, 2020

Due to the government shutdown, the April 6, 2020 Board meeting must be held virtually.  If you wish to speak at the meeting you must sign-up by emailing Kim Fisher at kfisher@cdschools.org by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020.  Please provide your name, mailing address, email address and topic of discussion.  You will be provided log-in information and instructions for the virtual meeting.  The meeting can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://video.ibm.com/channel/AKuW6EveQWv

ATTENTION CDSD PARENTS & GUARDIANS - UPDATED MARCH 31, 2020
The CDSD Grab & Go Meal Distribution Program will continue during the Governor's Mandated Closure of Schools.  Meal distribution is at Central Dauphin East High School and Swatara Middle School, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Friday’s meal service will include food through the weekend (3 breakfasts and 3 lunches).

This is permissible under the following provisions of Governor Wolf’s Directive:

• Travel to or from educational institutions for purposes of receiving materials for distance learning, for receiving meals, and any other related services.
• Access to life-sustaining services for low-income residents, including food banks.

NOTE:  There will be no Grab & Go Meal Service on Friday, April 10, 2020.  Meal allotments for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be distributed on Thursday, April 9, 2020.

MARCH 30, 2020 PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOLS CLOSED INDEFINITELY

On March 30, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf Announced that Pennsylvania Schools will remain closed indefinitely.  All buildings within the CDSD are closed.  No access is available.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION & UPDATES REGARDING CORONAVIRUS

• Important Information & Updates Regarding COVID-19
• Comcast Free Hotspot Access
• Comcast Internet Essentials Speed Increase/60 Days Free For New Customers
  The importance of internet access is especially apparent during this difficult time when schools and workplaces are closed due to the Coronavirus. Comcast announced that they will increase the speeds of their Internet Essentials service (from 15/2 MB to 25/3 MB) and offer the service free of charge for 60 days for new Internet Essentials customers. Select the title link for more information, go to www.internetessentials.com, call 1-855-846-8376 or click HERE.  New customers will get a free and easy to use self-install kit by mail.  Current customers don't need to do anything to get the speed increases.  
• PA Department of Education Cancels Statewide Assessments - Due to COVID-19 
• Talking To Your Children About COVID-19, A Parent Resource

MEAL/NUTRIPACKS INFORMATION & RESOURCES

NOTE:  Friday's Grab & Go will include enough food for the weekend -
3 Breakfasts and 3 Lunches. There will be no Grab & Go Meal Service on Friday, April 10, 2020.  Meal allotments for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday will be distributed on Thursday, April 9, 2020.

• CDSD Free Grab & Go Breakfast & Lunch Availability During District Wide Closure Due to COVID-19 Closure Starting March 17
• Nutripacks Website - We will be temporarily suspending our distribution until further notice. Click HERE for for further information. Thank you.
• Food Bank Locator
• Sheetz - Launches Free Meal Program for Children in Need - Sheetz is proud to announce a new Kidz Meal Bagz program providing free food to help children and families in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meal Bagz will be available all day starting Thursday, April 2 and will include a turkey sandwich, chips and a drink.  Families interested in taking advantage of the free Kidz Meal Bagz program should go to participating Sheetz locations and ask an employee at the register for a meal. Families will be offered one bag per child and meals will be available daily while supplies last.  For more information visit https://www.sheetz.com/news/kidzmeals

   

THANK YOU TO SYSCO FOODS

A special, “THANK YOU,” to SYSCO Foods for the March 30, 2020 Grab and Go Food donation!

MARCH 27, 2020 - IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION

ENRICHMENT & CONTINUED LEARNING RESOURCES

• Grades K-2
• Grades 3-5
• Grades 6-8
• Grades 9-12