November 18, 2022

 

7 DAYS OF GIVING

In the spirit of giving this year, we are asking that students of all grade levels donate new (wrapped) school supplies, with a label that states what the item is, for the Colchester Social Services for the Santa Anonymous Fund from December 1 - 9th, 2022. 7 Days of Giving flyer 


SCHOOL PICTURE INFORMATION

Retake Delivery:  

Retake delivery is the same as regular photo delivery, about 10 business days (the same time frame as the first picture day delivery).

 

View and order photos:
Photos may take up to 3 weeks from the date taken to be active on the link. We recommend using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome on a computer or tablet to place your purchase as some computer and phone browsers may not be compatible with our complete website functionality.

 

What if a student missed both dates due to absences?
We are only at the school on our confirmed Picture Day dates. Anyone is welcome to sit for us at our Legacy Studio in Chester, CT on a Saturday if they wish to do so. Retake/Absentee Day is scheduled about 35 days after the original Picture Day. If a parent would like to drive to our Cheshire Studio on a Saturday, they can schedule this appointment by emailing the Customer Care Team at [email protected]


C3 - EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM ENTERS FAMILIES INTO DRAWING MONTHLY

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


CARING CARDINAL COUPONS

Learn about our Caring Cardinal program here at CES, from our Assistant Principal, Meghan Amado.


CPS MEALS INFORMATION - TEMPORARY FREE MEALS ENDING

CPS shared an updated letter regarding the last day for free meals, which is Wednesday, November 30, 2022. 

Breakfast: $1.80

Lunch: $3.00 

How to make a payment to your student’s account:

Cash - please send in the amount to be placed on the account.

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.

CT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER PJ DAY

Our friend, Kathy Lawrence of CT Children's Medical Center, has shared this year's PJ Day information for CES~ our PJ Day is set for December 9th, 2022! This yearly event is to support the CCMC children enduring cancer treatment and wear their PJs for long periods.

 

YEARBOOK

If you wish to order your 2022 - 23 Yearbook, you may at this time! 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]

COLCHESTER WILDCATS YOUTH WRESTLING CLUB

Attention siblings of CES students in Grades 3 - 8! CYW is a private, non-profit organization. The Club’s mission is to introduce the youth in Colchester and surrounding towns to the sport of wrestling by providing a disciplined, competitive, skilled, self-confidence-boosting, and sportsmanship program.


VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

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

A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE TEAM

Dear CES Families,

When your child is absent or will be late, please call the absence line to report this at 860-5370717 and press 1. Give your child's full name, teacher, and the reason why they will be late or absent. 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 you need to pick them up early, please send A Note to the CES Office in the morning with your child. The notes are easily utilized and informative with several options for use. Notes are then placed on a list by the teacher and dismissal data sheets 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.


BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

The CES PTO wants your Box Tops! Scan using the Box Top App. Here’s the Box Tops information.


AMAZON SMILE

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