Unfortunately, MSAD#44 schools will not be able to open today, Monday, September 9, 2024.
Sorry for the late notice. We had a credible threat come in towards the Telstar complex that we are working on with OCSO.
My apologies. and yes, this will have to count as our first snow day for 2024-2025.
Good morning,
I wanted to give you an update, following the cancellation of school this morning, Monday, September 9, 2024 in all MSAD#44 schools. We have been working with the OCSO all morning following up on a report that came in overnight from a student/parent who saw a post on Snapchat. We were not able prior to school opening to talk to all parties involved and come to a conclusion about the credibility of the threat made so I made the decision to close schools while we continued to investigate. The reason the elementary schools were also canceled is similar to last week, if we do not have 50% district attendance, the day would not count, and without the middle and high school in session, we fall below that mark.
Unfortunately we have been in the process of changing over our Student Information Systems from Infinite Campus (IC) to the new system PowerSchool. There have been some big glitches with that transfer and unfortunately our Instant Alert system is not working properly which is making it difficult to consistently get the word out to all staff and families. We are working on this as I type and apologize for that communication break down.
We have made the decision along with the OCSO now that the threat is not seen as credible to allow for the Telstar High School home soccer games to still take place today as well as other HS practices. There will be no MS sports tonight .
The biggest take away we can ask is that if you or your student hear information about this or any situation that poses a safety risk that they tell an adult, teacher, coach in the moment and no continue to talk about rumors, post things to social media, etc. so we can investigate quickly and thoroughly to help avoid situations like this morning. Helping to have that conversation at home would be appreciated greatly.
Starting tomorrow OCSO will have deputy presence on the Telstar campus for the remainder of the week while students are present. School will resume for everyone tomorrow morning, Tuesday, September 10, 2024. This does count as our first snow day cancellation of the 2024-2025 school year.
This incident has nothing to do with our issues last week with the fire alarm system at Telstar. That was successfully fixed and inspected on Saturday.
Thank you,
Mark
Don't forget to join us for Open House - Monday, August 26th - 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Back to school breakfast and lunch menus (for August & September)!
Welcome back to school OPEN HOUSE!
2024-2025 Supply List:
Below is a list of supplies, per grade level, that are recommended, but not required. Students will be provided supplies as needed. All students should bring a water bottle and a backpack.
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Please do not forget to vote on election day, Tuesday, June 11, 2024!
Matthew Borowski visited second graders this past Wednesday to share his knowledge of drones. He talked about flight while allowing every student to create an airplane to fly. Drones were explained in depth and everyone got to see how they worked and asked questions. Mr. Borowski also talked about career in engineering and robotics.
June breakfast and lunch menus
Join us on May 28th....
Today Randy Harrington, a local forester, came and talked to Mrs. Conrad’s class about forest health, tree age, and what can make a forest healthy or unhealthy. They also learned about the three different lengths that trees are cut into before they go to a lumber yard along with the two different kinds of tree knots and how they can affect harvesting the lumber.
Mark Your Calendar - School Spirit Week
Monday, June 3rd
Formal Day
Class up the school by having everyone dress to the nines.
Tuesday, June 4th
Future Day
Students can dress up as the occupation they’d like to be when they grow up.
Wednesday, June 5th
Decade Day
Pick a decade (50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s) and have a great time remembering the fashions of the era.
Thursday, June 6th
Telstar Pride Day
Wear your Rebel gear or something Blue/ White
Friday, June 7th
School Spirit Day
Wear your CPS gear and keep it comfy!
Ms. Gould's class presented their wax museum projects yesterday and they were AMAZING 🤩 We are so proud of them, and all of our 5th graders, for a job well done this week!
Another FABULOUS day of 5th grade wax museum presentations! Congrats to Ms. Maguire's class for a job well done 🤩
Mrs. Deprey's class ROCKED their wax museum presentations today!! Job well done to this fabulous group of 5th graders 🤩
CPS Yearbooks are still available to order online. They will be shipped to your house if ordered after today (5/7). The cost will be $24.00 for book, shipping and tax.
To order, follow the link:
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=D9C3EB36-9B98-476D-B98C-E0253F158D34
May breakfast and lunch menus...
Join us on May 16th for our K-5 Visual and Performing Arts Night!
Mother's Day Hanging Plant Sale!
