Colt Crusader
A Newsletter for the Families of CFES Students
February 2018 Edition
2828 Pleasant Acres Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
757-648-2240
http://www.christopherfarmses.vbschools.com
Follow us on Twitter @cfescolts
Principal: Teri Breaux , @TeriBreaux
Asst. Principal: Patti Porter, @sunsetzzz
Citizenship Trait for February is HONESTY
National Counseling Week
February 5-9 is National Counseling Week. Thank you to our awesome counselors, Mrs. Nichols and Mr. Wood for all they do for our staff and students! Also, thank you to our military counselor, Mrs. Riccio, for her support of our military connected students and families.
Grandparents Week
We LOVE our grandparents at the Farm! During the week of February 12-16, we invite our grandparents to come in to eat lunch with their grandchildren during their scheduled lunch. For kindergartners, please see the communication sent home by kindergarten teachers regarding the times for lunch.
Report Cards
Report cards will be issued on February 13th for all students.
Snow Make-Up
Beginning February 12 through May 4, VBCPS will extend the school day by 15 minutes. Please note the following changes for Christopher Farms Elementary:
Grades Pre-K, 1-5, and extended day kindergarten: 8:10am-2:55pm
AM Kindergarten: 8:10am-11:27am
PM Kindergarten: 11:37am-2:55pm
Also, February 19, Presidents' Day, is now a school day for students.
2017-2018 School Calendar CHANGES
The snow days in January altered our school calendar a bit for the remainder of the year, including the beginning and end of each quarter. Please take a look below for the changes.
Check out what else is happening at "The Farm"...
CFES PTA News
Click here to visit the CFES PTA website and to learn how you can get involved at CFES.
UPCOMING PTA EVENTS
2/15/18 - PTA Executive Board Meeting
2/23/18 - PTA Mother & Son Dance: A Knight to Remember