January 13, 2023

 

FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT Our CES PTO presents Family Science Night, Wednesday, February 1st from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Check out all the details!

CES FAMILY PROJECT Read all about our CES Family Project!   Throughout the month of December, our CES students have learned about the meaning of the words culture and tradition as part of our Morning Message focus on Fridays. We’ve learned about and discussed the importance of family traditions and that these traditions come in a variety of forms, including food, music, clothing, celebrations, routines, and activities. We are excited to partner with YOU as we extend upon this important topic during the month of January! We are asking that each student create a “Family Tradition” poster to share a special family tradition or 2 (or 3!) with the CES community. Does your family have a special seasonal tradition? Are there foods that are loved by your family that are a part of your culture? Is there an activity or celebration that is an important tradition for your family and/or culture? Family projects are due January 17, 2023.

“MOMMY MIXER” Here's your opportunity to meet with other parents at Cragin library on the second Saturday of each month, thru May 2023!  Details and registration information.  

COLD WEATHER REMINDERS With the cold weather upon us, we thought we would re-send information to help you through the season. See our letter for details regarding our 2022 - 23 Weather Procedures. Also, see our opt-in information from School Messenger's text messaging service. Please send your children to school with warm coats, gloves, and hats. Our school nurse has a few winter jackets, but more is needed for the number of students who have been needing them. Children will go out for a minimum of 30 minutes each day for recess unless it is raining or below 22 degrees. Thank you in advance for helping us keep them warm!

JANUARY MENUS Breakfast
Lunch

PRICING Breakfast: $1.80 Lunch: $3.00. Reduced Breakfast: .30 Reduced Lunch: .40 HOW TO MAKE A PAYMENT TO YOUR STUDENT’S ACCOUNT: Cash - please send in the amount to be placed on the account in an envelope with your child’s full name. Check - please make the check out to Colchester Public Schools Food Service and include your student’s full name in the memo section of the check. Online payment - credit card payments are accepted through MyPaymentsPlus.com. Please note, there is a transaction-fee charge, which is explained on their website.

YEARBOOK

If you wish to order your 2022 - 23 Yearbook, you may at this time through March 17, 2022! They are $20.50 each. School Yearbook ID: 13227023. If you’d like to send pictures in for our Yearbook Advisor, feel free at [email protected]

C3 - EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ENTERS FAMILIES INTO MONTHLY DRAWINGS

Sparkler sparks healthy early development for children (0-5) and families in Connecticut. Check on your child's growth and get a library of 1000+ play activities for your child's age, along with regular coaching and advice. English version  Spanish Version

A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE TEAM

When your child is absent or will be late please call the absence line at 860 537 0717. State your child's full name and teacher along with the reason. To follow up, we require written communications to excuse tardiness and absences within (10) days. In the case of an emergency change, call the office at 860 537 0717. If you need to change your child's after-school transportation or need to pick them up early, please send  A Note to the CES Office in with your child. The notes are easily utilized and informative with several options. The information is then placed on a list by the homeroom teacher and dismissal data sheets are created for dismissal personnel. We understand that emergencies do happen and in that case, email may be utilized. Changes must be made before 2:30 p.m.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Please visit the Volunteers page @ www.colchesterct.org for more information about the application process for Colchester Public Schools.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

The CES PTO wants your Box Tops! Scan using the Box Top App. See the Box Tops information.

AMAZON SMILE

Select Colchester Cooperative Parent-Teacher Organization as your charity on AmazonSmile and 0.5% of eligible purchases are donated to the CES PTO.