April 21, 2023

 

TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON MAY 4, 2023
CES PTO is gearing up for Teacher Appreciation! Please see the Sign-up Genius for donations. We’re looking forward to celebrating all of the hard work that CES puts into helping our Caring Cardinals!


FROM THE DESK OF THE SUPERINTENDENT - APRIL
The meeting of the PTO Collaborative has been rescheduled to May 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM at William J. Johnston Middle School in The Commons (Black Box Theater). Childcare will be provided for the PTO Collaborative meeting in the WJJMS gymnasium. April “From the Desk of the Superintendent” Rivereast Newspaper article


AUTHOR JENNA GRODZICKI VISITS CES FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023 Children’s Author and Educator Jenna Grodzicki will be visiting CES students. To learn more about her fiction and non-fiction publishings, see her website!


KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION 2023 - 24

CES will host an incoming Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The 1st session will be held from 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. for the last names A - M. The 2nd session will be held from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. for the last names N - Z.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2023 - 24 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.


WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023 BOOKLAND FAMILY GAME NIGHT/BOOK FAIR

Join us for a night of fun playing your favorite games with your teachers from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Board games will be set up in the cafeteria as well as fun movement-activities in the gymnasium. Then, come visit the Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center! The PTO will provide free pizza and ice pops.


AUTHOR/STORYTELLER LEN CABRAL/Spreading the Joy of Stories Len Cabral is a nationally acclaimed award-winning storyteller and author who has been enchanting audiences with his unique, personable style at schools, libraries, museums, and festivals throughout the United States and Canada since 1976. CES is so fortunate to have had Len Cabral visit on April 18, 2023, where he captivated the student’s attention.


AUTISM ACCEPTANCE SPIRIT WEEK

April is Autism Acceptance Month, so we're having Autism Acceptance Spirit Week from April 17 - 21, 2023! Each day focuses on a different characteristic that an autistic person may have. We will have fun while celebrating and learning more about Autism.

 

 

INNOVATION LAB DONATIONS

We are asking for donations of any of the following materials, or other reusable materials you think kids can use in a project. We’re looking for cardboard, reused/re-claimed products, and leftover craft supplies. See the full list~


MRS. BRETTHAUER’S SOUTH KOREAN FUND FOR TEACHER FELLOWSHIP ADVENTURE

Visit our CES Music Teacher Mrs. Bretthauer’s CES YouTube Channel anytime from April 9 - 14th! Videos will be uploaded each day sharing all that she has seen and heard.

Visit our CES Music Teacher Mrs. Bretthauer’s CES YouTube Channel
 

WALKING TRIP FOR GRADE 2 STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 3 @ JJIS -  FALL 2023

Grade 2 JJIS Walking Trip (Liebel, Fritz, DeGaetano, Elliot) on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 1:35 - 2:35 p.m.

Grade 2 JJIS Walking Trip (Hart, Records, Coady, Soucy) on Thursday, June 8, 2023, 1:35 - 2:35 p.m.


COLCHESTER SCHOOLS NIGHT AT DUNKIN’ PARK - HARTFORD YARD GOATS

CPS Night @ Dunkin’ Park is happening Saturday, May 6, 2023! CES P.E. Teacher, Don Levine, throws out the first pitch! Game time is 6:10 p.m., and the gates open at 4:30 p.m. Spend the evening at the ballpark with friends and family with post-game fireworks. Ticket Order Deadline: April 21, 2023.


BUBBLEMANIA

On Friday, April 28, 2023, the Kindergarten classes will have the opportunity to see a presentation from Bubblemania. This presentation by Casey Carle combines Science, Art, and Comedy into a show for all to enjoy. All kindergarten classes will be able to see one of the two shows during the school day. We are grateful for the support of the CES PTO for helping to fund this special event. 


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. In 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 each month 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: April 4th, April 25th, and May 9th. We look forward to meeting each of you and having your children join us at CES.


CES CLASS PLACEMENT PARENT INPUT FORM: 2023 - 24 SCHOOL YEAR

Student placement for the upcoming school year will be a team decision based on student academic performance and needs, behavior, teacher style, service needs, and classroom designs. At CES, we welcome parent input regarding their child’s learning environment. We do not accept requests for specific teachers. Your request will be given serious consideration, however, completion of this form does not guarantee a specific class placement. CES Class Placement Parent Input Forms are due no later than May 5, 2023.


SQUARE 1 ART

It’s time to order Square 1 Art keepsakes with your child’s artwork! Use the code that came home with your child or search your child’s name on the website. All orders ship directly to you! Orders are due by April 3, 2023. Reach out to Kaelea Tewksbury at [email protected] with any questions!

 

MEET UP AT CRAGIN - MOMMY MIXER AND MORE

Here's your opportunity to meet with other parents at Cragin library on the second Saturday of each month through May of 2023!


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.