COLDER WEATHER REMINDER
We also want to remind you to please send your children in with warm coats, gloves, and a hat as it can be pretty cold outside. Our school nurse has a few winter jackets, but not enough for the number of students that have been needing them. Children will be going out for a minimum of 30 minutes each day unless it is raining or below 22 degrees. They often tell us they are freezing and don't want to play. As I'm sure you will agree, we encourage them to play, run around, and enjoy the fresh air.
Thank you in advance for helping us to keep them warm!
Best,
Colchester Elementary School
DECEMBER MENUS
Breakfast
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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.
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
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:
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Cash - please send in the amount to be placed on the account.
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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.
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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! 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]
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 sendA 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 then be donated to the CES PTO