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
CES APRIL MENUS
Breakfast
Lunch
PENGUIN VISITS CES
One of Mystic Aquarium’s own visited CES Thursday, March 30, 2023. See traveler Purple Green here!
RALLY AGAINST CANCER
See our Superintendent, Dan Sullivan, our Principal, Mrs. O’Meara, and Math Para, Mrs. Mancuso along with several Grade 2 students celebrating MLB’s Opening Day in support of the 2023 Rally Against Cancer program. Bacon Academy’s Matt Parsons leads the Rally Against Cancer for CPS. All money raised is given directly to patient care and essential research that benefits all New England hospitals and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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.
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.
CT BLOOD BANK @ JJIS/Sponsor Code C018
On April 21, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. JJIS will hold its annual Day of Service and we are excited that the CT Blood Bank will be returning. Donations are accepted by appointment. Walk-ins are welcomed if there is availability. Thanks for your generous gift to help fill an urgent need.
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.
JJIS PARENT PLACEMENT REQUEST FORM: 2023 - 24 SCHOOL YEAR
Although it is hard to believe, we are already thinking of and preparing for the upcoming school year! JJIS accepts parent feedback regarding any special consideration that should be made concerning placement or perceptions of a beneficial learning environment for your child. Parent Placement Request Forms are due no later than April 21, 2023.
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!
LEGACY PHOTOS INFORMATION
Class photo orders were shipped directly to home addresses via USPS on February 24, 2023. The USPS window for delivery is between 10 - 14 days respectively. Please email Annette at CES at [email protected] to inquire if you do not receive your class photo or wish to confirm that you indeed ordered.
Legacy has received several requests through their Customer Care Department from parents looking for their access codes to view their student's portraits. Linked here is a graphic that can direct parents on how to access Underclassmen portraits.
If you need more assistance you may reach Customer Care Manager, Kathy Esposito, at [email protected], or call (716) 512-6336.
STORYTELLER VISITS CES IN APRIL
As part of Read Across CES, Storyteller Len Cabrel will be coming on April 18, 2023, for all of us to enjoy!
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.