DIGITAL LEARNING DAY - Thursday, February 23, 2023, @ JJIS 5 - 7 p.m.
This is the perfect time to learn more about the digital tools, personalized learning opportunities, and instructional technology your child is learning to use while at school! Sponsored by the PTOs, district librarians, and technology teachers, there will be informational sessions, demonstrations from students, and opportunities to try hands-on innovation activities, learn digital tools with your child, and explore robotics, coding, and video game design. Bring Your Own Device: any pad, pod, or internet-ready device.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Our CPS Kindergarten Program is open to all children that turn 5 before January 1st of the year they are to attend school. There are no fees, as we are a public school. Registration will open sometime in February or March. Please check the local newspaper or see www.colchesterct.org, select the For Families tab, and the Digital Backpack page. For information on registration, select the Registration and Residency tab. Also found under the For Families tab is the school year calendar for your convenience.
KINDNESS SPIRIT WEEK
CES is having a Kindness Spirit Week from February 13 - 17th, spreading kindness. See our schedule!
CPS CALENDAR UPDATE
See the end of the school year calendar update for planning purposes.
CPS SCHOOL MESSENGER NOTIFICATIONS
The District utilizes the text feature in School Messenger but will begin utilizing the email feature as well in regard to school delays, early dismissals, and closings. If you are currently not receiving text messages from School Messenger. Please text Y or Yes to 67587. It will take 24 hours for your information to be updated.
CES: A COMMUNITY OF MUSICIANS
The CES Music Challenge is ON. Children will come home with song sheets to sing/teach you these songs! Learn more and join us.
TWO NEW YOUNG YOGI PROGRAMS FOR GRADES K - 2 AVAILABLE SOON THROUGH PARKS & REC
1. Themed Yoga for Kids: Wed. March 1, 8, 15, 22
Each themed yoga class will combine yoga and mindful practices in age-appropriate, playful, and engaging ways that will help them stretch and strengthen their bodies, build social/emotional skills as well as learn strategies for self-regulation and relaxation…while having fun. The themes for this 4 week's class series are Bee Calm: the Buzz on Yoga, Dinosaur Yoga, Lucky Leprechaun Yoga, and Partner Yoga Adventures. This class is for children enrolled in CES grades K-2. The instructor will meet students after school and walk them to the class location at CES. Parents/Guardians will sign out their child at 4:30. Please have your child wear comfortable clothes. Yoga mats will be provided. Max 8- Instructor: Susie Hawkins $45. Register now online: www.colchesterct.gov/recreation-department or call 860 537-7297.
2. Mindful Yoga Tools and More: Tues. March 28, April 4, 18, 25
This class will have children making, using, and taking home tools to help support yoga and mindful practices. The tools will be a Kind Wishes Kit, Yoga Pose Cards, Toga Time, and Calm Coloring Book with w/colored pencils. This class is for children enrolled in CES grades K-2. The instructor will meet students after school and walk them to the class location at CES. Parents/Guardians will sign out their child at 4:30. Please have your child wear comfortable clothes. Yoga mats will be provided. Max 8- Instructor: Susie Hawkins $45. Register now online: www.colchesterct.gov/recreation-department or call 860 537-7297.
A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE TEAM
When your child is absent or will be late please call the absence line at 860 537 0717 with:
- your child’s full name
- your child’s homeroom teacher
- the reason for the absence
To follow up, we require written communications to excuse tardiness and absences within (10) days.
If you need to change your child's after-school transportation or wish to pick them up early, please send A Note to the CES Office. A note is always needed and children must always be signed out through the office. In the case of an emergency change, please call the office.
CES INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STORY TIME
Colchester Elementary School will host the “Kindergarten Story Time” program for 4 and 5-year-old Colchester children who will be entering kindergarten during the 2023-2024 school year. During each of the three sessions, children will listen to books read by kindergarten teachers, while parents learn about the registration process, the kindergarten curriculum, readiness expectations, the school day, school policies, and transportation. A question and answer period will be available at each session. The children’s program will be held monthly from 11:10-11:40 a.m. in the CES Media Center. Parents and children are invited to attend multiple story times. Topics for parent information change each month. No pre-registration is required. The “Kindergarten Story Time” schedule is as follows: March 14th, April 4th, and May 9th. We look forward to meeting each of you and having your children join us at CES.
WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE
New and gently used clothing drive! Adult-size hats, gloves, and socks will be donated to social services by the Bacon Academy Ambassadors.
VALENTINE GRAMS
Send a Valentine Gram to your friends! Orders are due Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
SWEET AROMA COOKIE KITS
Cookie Kits are available for Valentine's Day Check out the order form. Orders are due January 30, 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 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!
FEBRUARY 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. The order form is available as well. 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.
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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.