taken by sophomores.But since the state

will use results of the Keystone Exams to evaluate CVHS’s “Adequate Yearly Progress” (AYP), the

department of education is requiring all 11th graders to take all three tests this year. The challenge for juniors may be recalling the course material come exam time.

“We are putting together a plan for review and

enrichment sessions for juniors who have taken these courses a year or more ago,” said Donovan Mann, CV’s director of secondary education. These sessions will take place during the school day with possible options before and after school.

The district is hoping to receive state

CVHS Students to Take Keystone Exams CV Back to School Night at BallparkShow your Buck Pride and support the

Buckskin Boosters as part of a great family escape!

The Lancaster Barnstormers and Conestoga Valley are teaming up for “Back to School Night” at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 6. The all-CV themed ballgame begins at 7 p.m.

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District cV schools About cV school boArD Athletics Alumni Directions

New assessment replaces PSSAs for Juniors

A major change is in store for Conestoga

Valley High School students this school year: Keystone Exams.

Out are the PSSA exams, given annually in math, reading, science and writing to all students in 11th grade. Instead, high school students will be required to take course-specific tests in Algebra I, Biology and Literature.

Students in grades 3-8 will still take the PSSA’s as before.

The Keystone Exams are designed to be given as end-of-course assessments to measure students’ proficiency in the three subjects. About 20 percent of CV students take Algebra I in eighth grade, the rest as freshman. Biology and Literature (English 2 at CVHS) are typically

in this issue ...Buckskin Pride ..................................... 3What’s New in 2012-13 ......................... 6$3.4 Million Capital Campaign ............. 7Parent Committees Forming .............. 8Annual Reminders ............................... 9Before and After School Care ............. 9Buckskin Briefs .................................. 10

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PennsylvaniaKeystone Exams

2012 AYP ResultsSee page 4

approval to administer the tests for juniors in December. Otherwise, juniors will have to take the exams during finals week in January.

Underclassmen and eighth-graders who are taking any of these courses in 2012-13 will take the related Keystone Exam at the end of the course.

Each exam consists of two modules lasting approximately 90-minutes. Students will be required to re-take any module of an exam on which they do not score at least “proficient.”

Results from pilot assessments, including some taken by CV students, suggest the Keystone Exams are more

rigorous than the 11th grade PSSA’s. In 2011,

about 60 percent of juniors

statewide scored

KEYSTONE EXAMSContinued from page one

BARNSTORMERSContinued from page one

Every CV student will receive a free voucher to the game in the packet he or she receives on the first day of school. The voucher can be redeemed for a ticket at the stadium box office, and $4 of every additional ticket purchased by family and friends will support the Buckskin Boosters!

To place your order, call the stadium box office at 509-3633 and be sure to say you are ordering to support the Buckskin Boosters. Individual tickets can also be purchased online at www.LancasterBarnstormers.com.

Click on the “Fundraising” icon on the right and find the Buckskin Boosters logo.

Come early and hear student music groups perform, including the CV Buckskins Marching Band and K-12 choral groups. Plus rally for CV student-athletes at the beginning of the fall sports season.

The Buckskin Boosters is a consortium of booster clubs representing sports, cheerleading, band and drama programs. The consortium’s mission is to provide financial support beyond taxpayer dollars in an effort to maintain the high quality of extracurricular facilities at Conestoga Valley.

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proficient or advanced in math and 70 percent in reading. On the Keystone Exams, only 39 percent scored proficient or advanced in Algebra and 50 percent in Literature.

Next year, the state’s minimum proficiency thresholds increase to 91 percent in reading and 89 percent in math. Passing the Keystone Exams will not be a requirement for graduation until 2017.

“We are going to be using a different assessment to show student growth at the next level,” Mann said. “It’s like changing instruments just before the concert.”

Pending state funding, future Keystone Exams could be given

in civics, history, chemistry,

geometry and English

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Community ServantsCommendations to the “Buckskin Battalion,” the CV Education Association’s Relay for Life team, which raised $7,500 this year. The annual American Cancer Society Fundraiser was held June 8-9 at CVHS.

Conestoga Valley School District’s 2011-12 United Way Campaign was the third-highest in Lancaster County. The district’s average total annual giving over the past three years is more than $15,000. The 2012-13 campaign has a goal of 30 percent participation.

In the SpotlightCommendations to Fritz student Alex Heisey, who won the 4th-8th grade spelling bee at “Intercourse Heritage Days” June 15. Alex won the 1st-3rd grade division last year. He will be a

fifth-grader in the fall.

Congratulations to 2012 grad Rafaela Birlodeanu for being named a Lancaster Newspapers Teen of the Week in July.

Commendations to juniors Sarah Krause and Devin Esch who were selected to participate in the annual District 7390 Rotary Youth Leaders Conference at Messiah College in June. On a special note, Sarah earned the Outstanding Female Conferee Award at the conference this year.

Learning HighlightsComcast is inviting CV students receiving free or reduced price lunches to participate in its Internet Essentials program. Families in the program receive fast Internet service for $9.95 per month and a low-cost computer. More information is available in students’ first-day packets.

Commendations to our staff and students on our 2012 AYP report. In total, CV schools made 113 out of 120 AYP goals, which represents a success rate of 94%!

Exceptional EmployeesCommendations to school board member Idette Groff for being re-elected as South Central Region 9 Director for PA School Boards Association.

Commendations and thanks to all of our support staff for getting our schools ready and in great shape for the start of school over the hot summer months during our four-day work weeks.

Commendations to former CV computer technician Richard Stoner, who won $25,000 in prizes for an application that serves as an early autism detector in a computer “Hackathon” sponsored by software giant Qualcomm. The company will promote the application through its developer network, social media channels, VIP seating and elsewhere. Stoner hopes to get the financial resources to create a viable app that can be successfully commercialized for children’s healthcare institutions and parents around the world.

Sports Round-UpCommendations to three members of the CV softball team who were named to the PIAA All-State Team. They are seniors Courtney Allen, Jill Blank and junior Gloriann Plank. Allen is a freshman at Messiah and Blank at Gardner Webb this fall.

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The CVMS and CVHS chapters of TSA were recognized with “Spirit of Service Awards -- Purple Level,” the highest level recognized by National TSA, for their role in raising more than $2,500 for the Buckskin Battalion’s Relay for Life efforts. Below, Hanniel Adidala (left) and Ben Cutler (right) accept the award from the National ACS

Staff partner at the 34th Annual National TSA Conference in Nashville, Tenn.

More Conestoga Valley students are proficient in math and

reading that ever before, according to the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA).

But it wasn’t enough for all district schools to reach the sharply higher goals set by the state.

Overall, the district made what the state calls

“Adequate Yearly

Progress” (AYP) for the 10th consecutive year, or every year since No Child Left Behind was first implemented in 2003.

More than four out of every five CV students scored “proficient” or “advanced” on the state exams, which were administered in grades 3-8 and 11 in the spring of 2012. CV’s results exceeded the minimum thresholds of 78 percent in math and 81 percent in reading, which

were up from 67 and 72 percent, respectively, a year ago.

Proficiency rates in reading were the highest in the district’s history at 80 percent, up 10 percent from just two years ago. Math scores remained strong; at 82 percent, they are nearly 25 percent higher

than in the first year of the exams.Individually, CV Middle School

and Brownstown, J.E. Fritz and Leola Elementary Schools all

made AYP. Brownstown and Fritz have made AYP all 10 years.

In the PSSA, student results are broken down

into subgroups based on economic status, ethnicity and special education needs. CV has 120 different targets districtwide for these subgroups, which are required to meet state thresholds for each school to make AYP. In other school districts, there are not enough students in some subgroups for those results to count for AYP. In 2012, CV hit 94 percent of its targets.

Smoketown Elementary, which posted proficiency rates of 82 percent in math and 74 percent in reading, missed AYP because of reading scores in the Latino/Hispanic subgroup. It is the first year Smoketown students missed AYP. CV High School, which in 2011 posted some of the best scores in Lancaster County, missed AYP in 2012 due to proficiency rates among economically disadvantaged, special education and Latino/Hispanic students.

Math Target: 78%

PSSA Performance by School

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CV teachers have made tremendous progress in

achieving yearly student growth—among the best

in Lancaster County. But AYP thresholds are

becoming unrealistic.

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CV Students Post Strong PSSA ScoresRising thresholds, multiplying subgroups create challenges for CVHS

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“Being a corporate sponsor of Conestoga Valley School District allows my agency to directly impact programs that

benefit youth through the financial support we provide,” Brown said. “My father-in-law, Gerald Wingenroth, served the district as the Director of Music for over 30 years, and I played college football with current CV Superintendent, Dr. Gerald Huesken, while we attended Susquehanna University. So, aligning my agency with the district seemed like a natural partnership of mutual benefit.”

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“The subgroup AYP targets are the greatest challenge in meeting the mandates of No Child Left Behind, particularly for a district that is growing more diverse,” Huesken said. “Our philosophy since the mandates began has been to focus on individual student improvement from one year to the next, not the overall targets. These results fail to represent the progress we have made in every individual subgroup and in overall growth rates for all of our students.”

For example, 52 percent of Latino/Hispanic 11th graders were proficient in math in 2012. While that missed AYP, it’s up from 16 percent in 2009. Economically disadvantaged students at CVHS improved their scores from 49 percent in 2010 to 62 percent in 2012.

Next year, the thresholds increase again to 91 percent in reading and 89 percent in math.

“The ‘glass ceiling’ has arrived for all school districts,” Huesken said. “I have long been critical of No Child Left Behind’s one-size-fits-all approach to public education. The expectation that all students will be learning at the same rate by 2014 is unrealistic.”

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What’s New at CV in 2012-13?New Early Childhood Programs, Tech Upgrades

Amid these challenging economic times, Conestoga Valley continues to

make targeted investments in educational initiatives that directly benefit students. Thanks to sponsors, grants and one-time revenue sources, the district is able to expand early childhood education and increase instructional technology resources districtwide.

CV will begin implementing these and other new initiatives when school returns on Monday, Aug. 27:

Pre-Kindergarten Pilot:► As part of a $1 million state grant, CV will pilot a community-based pre-kindergarten program in partnership with Steps to Success, Inc. in Leola. The program will serve 34 qualifying 4-year-olds who live in the district. Students are selected through an application and screening process.

Full-Day Kindergarten: ► Offerings continue to expand, with more than 60 percent of all incoming kindergarteners enrolled in full-day programs.

Drug Abuse Prevention & ►Awareness Expo: CVSD will host its inaugural Drug Abuse Prevention and Awareness Expo on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Leola Elementary School, beginning at 6 p.m. The evening will include presentations, interactive exhibits and information from numerous community health organizations to give parents the tools to help their children avoid drugs and drug abuse.

23 New Teachers:► CV is welcoming energetic and talented new faces into elementary, middle and high school

classrooms. Look for a blurb on these new teachers in the November issue!

Parking Fee Increase: ► Student parking fees have gone up to $75 per student for the 2012-13 school year.

CVHS 1:1 Initiative:► The next phase of the 1:1 computing goal is complete, with 900 laptops available for student use (about 70 percent of enrollment).

Technology Upgrades:► Elementary students will benefit from a number of technology upgrades, including SME, a web-based math program. Every core classroom is now equipped with an interactive whiteboard, and all instructional areas have wireless access districtwide.

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The Buckskin Boosters are

looking for energetic and determined volunteers to participate in their “Sound Mind, Sound Body, Sound Future” capital campaign to address the needs of Conestoga Valley’s Stadium Complex.

With district athletic fields experiencing unprecedented levels of participation from school and community programs, the $3.4 million project is designed to ensure the fields are safe and accessible for years to come.

Plans call for replacing the outdated home-side bleachers and press box in the stadium and add additional concession space. Visitor side bleachers are to be upgraded to meet current safety codes. The lynchpin of the project is the installation of a synthetic turf that can absorb more frequent use with less maintenance than natural grass.

“The Capital Campaign presents an excellent opportunity to give a gift ‘In Memory Of’ or ‘In Honor Of’ a loved one,”

said Buckskin Boosters president Tom Abram. “It also is an excellent time

to leave a legacy gift by ‘naming’ a building or stadium structure to assure the family name will continue in perpetuity.”

The Buckskin Boosters is a 501(c)(3) non-profit consortium of CV booster

clubs representing sports, cheerleading, band and drama programs committed to maintaining high quality extracurricular facilities at CV. To date, the organization has contributed some $150,000 for facility improvements.

The group will hold an informational/steering committee meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. in the CVHS Cafeteria. Anyone interested in attending to learn more about the capital campaign should RSVP to Adam Aurand at adam_aurand@cvsd.k12.pa.us.

$3.4 Million Capital Campaign Begins“Sound Mind, Sound Body, Sound Future”

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CVSD Bus StopsPosted for ’12-13 Public Committees Keep Parents Engaged

Once again, CVSD is seeking parent volunteers to serve on district

committees for the 2012-13 school year.Volunteering for a committee is an

excellent way for parents to provide input into the programs that impact their children’s education. It is also an opportunity for parents to get to know CV administrators, teachers and staff, as well as other CV parents.

District administrators are conscious of the busy schedules typical of today’s parents. The committees generally require only a monthly commitment and chairpersons set beginning and end times for all meetings.

An electronic sign-up form is available on the district website and can be accessed by clicking the link to the right.

Hard copies of the committee sign up forms are available in each school’s main

office.

Committees forming this year are:Comprehensive (Strategic) Planning • CommitteesMath Curriculum Review Committee• Drug and Alcohol/At-Risk Issues Task • ForceDistrict Technology Committee• Business Roundtable• Stadium Complex Capital Campaign•

More information on these committees is available by clicking the link below.

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Questions? Contact CV superintendent Dr. Gerald Huesken at

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Bus routes for the upcoming school year have now been posted.

Bus routes are arranged by school. Click on the link below and the document (PDF) that corresponds to your child’s school.

The bus number and pick-up time are listed to the left. The address of the pickup location is listed in the column to the right.

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Reminders for Parents and StudentsEducation is an effort that requires

cooperation among school staff, students and parents. Please review the policy in the 2012-2013 Student Handbook and the regulations posted in each classroom. Here are some highlights:

Visitor badges ► are required for all adults at all times when students are in the building! Stop at the office to register and pick up your badge.

All doors, except the ►main entrance, are locked during school hours.

All school rules ►apply to outside, away and evening events—including sports.

Smoking or use/possession of alcohol ►and/or drugs on school property by any and all persons—students and adults—is prohibited! Violators will be prosecuted.

Our weapons policy is zero tolerance ► and includes knives of any size. The penalty for violating this policy will be a report to the police and possible expulsion for a school year.

Violent acts ► (fighting and aggressive behavior) will be reported to the police.

Regular attendance is a top ►priority for all students. (See pages 16-19 in the Student Handbook for attendance regulations.)

Bus stops ► will not be changed without a written request to the principal—not the bus driver.

Student Parking ► : Students are reminded to park in the designated student parking lot, not in the teacher or district office parking lots. Students not following these rules risk losing their driving privileges.

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Prices below are determined weekly depending on the number of days your child needs care. Additional days during a week may be scheduled if requested at least one day prior to when the day care is needed and if space is available.If you have not yet pre-registered for the upcoming school year, please complete the enrollment form that can be obtained by calling Wendy Rousch at 717-574-7882 or by email wroush@hildebrandtlc.com. Upon receipt of your application, Hildebrandt will send you a complete forms packet for your child’s enrollment.

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October 5-6Conestoga Valley High School’s

Homecoming is scheduled for Oct. 5-6.The festivities get underway Friday with

the annual homecoming football game, in which the Buckskins take on Ephrata at 7 p.m.

CV’s 1981 championship team will be recognized during the game.

Several CVHS graduating classes are planning their reunions to coincide with Homecoming. You can find that information in the reunion section of the district website, HERE.

The weekend festivities conclude Saturday with the annual Homecoming Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. at Conestoga Valley High School.

Athletic Ticket PlansCV will again offer athletic ticket plans

in 2010-2011. Purchasing a plan will entitle pass holders access to all home athletic events. Adult and student reserved seating for home football games is also available. Athletic plans can be purchased at the athletic office beginning the first day of school or at any night event this fall.

(Note: Passes will not be honored at tournaments sponsored by booster groups or at postseason contests.)

CV CARESIf you come in contact with a CV employee

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CV Virtual AcademyThe CV Virtual Academy, a leader in

local cyber education, is now accepting applications for the fall semester.

CVVA students utilize CV’s Blended Schools online system and have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with local, Conestoga Valley teachers. This flexible solution enables self-paced student learning in a 24/7 learning environment for students in grades K-12.

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The board meets the 3rd Monday of every month in the Lloyd S. Greiner Board Room at the Harry W. Wirth Administration Center.

CV School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment or provision of services.

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Conestoga Valley School District2110 Horseshoe RoadLancaster, PA 17601717-397-2421www.cvsd.k12.pa.us

Charles R. MainesAlan R. KeimIdette B. GroffMerle W. Esh,Secretary

Craig Esbenshade

Todd D. Shertzer,Treasurer

Dr. Gerald G. Huesken, Superintendent

Daryl Stoltzfus,President

John R. Smucker,Vice President

Elizabeth Ulrich

Conestoga Valley School Board 2012-13

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