CES Newsletter December 2019
From the Desk of Mrs. Proskey...
WORKING TOGETHER ACHIEVING SUCCESS
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Message from the Principal
I would like to reflect on the many wonderful things that the students have experienced this year at Culver Elementary. I am not only reflecting on what they have accomplished academically but also on those moments that have helped them gain confidence, build character and/or have left them with a memory that will last a life time. For example: playing in their first basketball game, earning a DOJO point, eating lunch with the principal and school counselor for Student of the Month, and pledging to follow the 'Cavalier Way', etc. Those are the moments that are so very special and will forever live near and dear to their hearts and to ours. As the winter holidays fast approach, I would like to extend a special thank you to our parents, teachers, students, staff and the many volunteers for their involvement in and support of Culver Elementary School. You are all so greatly appreciated!!! I can not express it enough!!! On behalf of myself and my staff, we would like to wish all you a safe, happy and blessed holiday season!!!
~ Mrs. Proskey
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December Dates to Remember.......
- 12/02- 7:00pm LEGO League Open House @ the Admin Building
- 12/03- 5:00pm 5th grade BBall @ Elementary
- 12/05- 6:00pm PTO Meeting @ Admin Building
- 12/06- 12:25 Cindi Clawson- Read Across Michiana
- 12/09-12/13 NWEA Testing
- 12/09-12/13- Santa Shop
- 12/13- 5:00pm Lion's Club Christmas Party in Elementary Cafeteria
- 12/16- 7:00pm CCSC Board Meeting @ the Admin Building
- 12/17- 2:00pm Kindergarten Christmas Concert in the gym
- 12/18- 1:00 DOJO Puppet Show
- 12/19- 1:00 Miller's Merry Manor- Christmas Caroling
- 12/16 (?)- Spirit Wear Delivery
- 12/20- November Student of the Month Luncheon
- 12/20- End of First Semester
- 12/20- Last Day for READ Points (www.scholastic.com)
- 12/23-1/5- Christmas Break
- 1/06- School Resumes/Students return to school- Second Semester Begins
- 1/08- Report Cards sent home DIGITALLY
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This Month's BASKETBALL Sports Schedules
Coach-Mr. Steve Young(5th Grade)
Practice Schedule
5th Grade @ 3:30-5:30
Dec. 4,5,10,11,12
Basketball Game Schedule
Grade 5-
Dec. 2 @ 5:00 @ N.Liberty
Dec. 3 @ 5:00 @ Home
Dec. 6 TBD
Dec. 7 @ 9:00 on Saturday Tourney TBA @ Pioneer
Dec. 9 @ 5:00 @ N. Miami
Dec. 13- TBD
Dec. 16 @ 5:00 @ Walkerton
Dec. 17 @ 5:30 @ Argos--------------------------------------------
Sign Language Club
- Grades: 4 and 5
- Started: November 20th
- Time: 4:15-5:15
- Meet: @ CBGC
- Remaining Class Dates:
- December 3, 4, 5
- December 10, 12
- December 17, 19
- Parents please pick up students promptly at 5:15pm from the CBGC Door
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Shop With A Cop
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This Month's INTERMURAL/ZONE Volleyball Schedule
Phone- (574) 835-2295
Practices...
4th and 5th grade-
Tuesday 12/3 @ 3:00-4:30
Wednesday 12/9 @ 3:00- 5:30Games...
@ The Zone on Saturdays- Time TBA
DEC 7th and 14th
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NWEA Testing
During the week of December 9th, your child will take tests called Measures of Academic Progress (MAP). We give students MAP tests to determine their instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year in the areas of Reading, Language Arts and Mathematics. Your child will take the tests on a computer or iPad.
MAP tests are unique in that they adapt to be appropriate for your child’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. And with MAP tests, we can administer shorter tests and use less class time while still receiving detailed accurate information about your child’s growth. Over the testing period, your child will spend a total of about 2- 2 ½ hours completing these tests over two days.
Each school year, students in grades K-5 will take the tests in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Following each testing period you will receive a report showing your child’s growth.
We are truly excited to watch your student’s individual progression of academic growth over the their years here at Culver Elementary School.
For more information on resources for parents, download the Parent Toolkit and/ or the Parents Guide to MAP- NWEA.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Proskey at 574-842-3389.
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Student of The Month Lunch
Culver Youth Wrestling
mbuschman@culver.k12.in.us
When: Mondays & Wednesdays
Where: CCHS Wrestling Room (Glass doors on west side of north lot-will have sign)
Starts: November 11th
Ends: December 12th
Deadline to Sign Up- Friday, Nov. 4th
Cost: FREE
Grades: K-5th
Required Equipment: Headgear
Optional Equipment: Mouth Guard, Wrestling Shoes
SCHEDULE:
Mon, Dec 2. - Practice
Wed, Dec 4. - Meet
Mon, Dec 9- Practice
Wed, Dec 11- Meet
Mon, Dec 12- Meet / Recognition (Last day of Wrestling)
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Weather Alerts and Notifications/ Notifying the Office when your Child is Sick
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Santa Shop
Mon.-Thurs.- 8:30-3:00 (students)
Wednesday - Extended hours until 6:30pm
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Culver Boys and Girls Club
Phone Number- 574-250-0103
Fee- $30.00 Per Year (After School) / Field Trips Extra / Daily Rate
Open- 3:00-7:00 after school / Summer (Other days as determined by Director)
CBGC- Closed Christmas Break- NO KIDSTOP
CBGC and Teen Center will NOT be open for Christmas Break Dec 23-Jan 3. We are currently doing a Boots & Blankets Drive at CBGC from Dec. 2-Dec.13 if you have any new or gently used items to donate!!
Thank you!
Build Great Futures…Whatever It Takes
Criston Zehner
Club Director
Culver Boys & Girls Club
401 School St.
PO Box 44
Culver, IN 46511
(574)250-0103
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CES Community Volunteer Program
CES Loves it's Volunteers!!!!
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Culver Community Schools Corporation Belief Statements
- We believe students, with support from community, family, and educators, will rise to the level of expectations.
- We believe a well-rounded education at CCSC will foster emotional and intellectual development along with respectful, pro-active communication, in a positive, nurturing, learning environment.
- We believe that every student at CCSC is a potential leader given proper mentoring.
- We believe the definition of success is unique to every student.