CSE Mini Spartan Weekly
Your Once-a-Week Update from Cold Spring Elementary
Dec. 8, 2017
From the Principal's Desk
Greetings from CSE,
It is the last week before break and all through halls...
Just kidding! I am not nearly that talented as to write an entire poem, but I can tell you there is much excitement in the air. I hope that all of you enjoy your break and enjoy your families and a bit of time away from school. Even though you are away, please find time to continue reading each day and/or night. Books make great gifts! If you are wondering what kids are reading these days, check out this list by the New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/27/books/review/notable-childrens-books-2017.html
I am looking forward to hosting the 5th annual principal holiday movie party on Thursday. This year we are watching "The Santa Clause"
Please see the opt out notification below if you would like them to not participate in the movie. I have included the Trailer to the classic "The Santa Clause" below.
Happy Holidays! See you in January!
Sincerely,
Dr. Eric Skanson
Congrats Trimester 1 Super Spartans!
CSE Weekly Schedule
Monday 12/18
- DAY 2
- NO Faith Formation - Grades 1/2 (classes resume Jan. 22)
Tuesday 12/19
- DAY 3
- NO Faith Formation - Grades 3/4/5 (classes resume Jan. 23)
- "K" Gingerbread Day
- 3:00-4:45 -- Grade 5 after school movie w/teacher
Wednesday 12/20
- DAY 4
Thursday 12/21
- DAY 1
- 8:45-10:45 -- Grade K/1/2 Holiday Movie @ Auditorium
- 12:30-2:30 -- Grade 3/4/5 Holiday Movie @ Auditorium
Friday 12/22
- DAY 2
- "K" - Grinch Day
- "1" - Polar Express Day
- 1:30-2:45 -- Grade 5 "Cookie Bake-off" - cafeteria
Students must be picked up by 3:00 p.m. each day. There is no supervision for students after this time. All students not picked up by 3:15 will be brought to KIDSTOP and charged a daily rate.
Weather Guidelines: Students stay inside if the air temperature is less than 0 degrees or the wind chill is less than -10 degrees. Be prepared with layers of clothing!
Cell Phones are not allowed in common areas. They are to remain in backpacks or at the teachers desks throughout the day.
Kids Pants Sizes 5-8 Needed for Kindergarten. Please send to the CSE Kindergarten Teachers if you have pants to donate!
Have an address change? Phone Number Change? Keep your records updated through the CSE school office (320)-685-4952
Important Upcoming Dates
DECEMBER EVENTS
December 12 – Grade K/1 Concert @ RHS Auditorium
December 15 – Trimester 1 Celebration @ 1:30 PM
December 19 – “K” Gingerbread Day
December 21 – Holiday Movie for students @ RSH Auditorium (Schedule TBD)
December 22 – “K” Grinch Day
School Resumes: Jan 3
No School: MLK Jan 15
Early Release: Jan 26
Principal Book Club FEATURE
New opening at Cold Spring Elementary as a MN Reading Corps tutor. Serve three days a week!!!
Cold Spring Elementary is looking for someone to join the students 3-days per week to work with them on prescribed Literacy Activities! Tutors receive extensive training and support from onsite coaches. They are paid a living allowance, given federal student loan forbearance, and are eligible for an education award of $1,230 at the end of their service. Tutors 55 or older may gift the award to a child or grandchild.
THE CSE DEETS!
THE DEETS, THE CSE STUDENT NEWSCAST!
What is the Deets? The Deets is a the student lead CSE Weekly Newscast. The Deets is part of the Explore program at CSE!
Here are some of the Deetsfrom the week.
Staff Spotlight
Name
Jan Clements
How Many Years have you worked at CSE?
This is my fifth year at CSE.
Position
Media Specialist
What I love most about my job at CSE
I love seeing every student at CSE. I also love sharing my favorite books with the students and I love when they share their favorite books with me.
Favorite Food
Cold Spring Bakery Frosted Bread
Favorite Children's Book.. and Why!
My favorite children's book is Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems. It is my favorite because when Mrs. Zumwalde and I read it to the students they always ask to hear it again.
Hobbies
I enjoy, reading, quilting, dancing and gardening.
Interesting FACTS about ME
An interesting fact about me is that in my family four of the five people have birthdays on the same day of the week every year
Tumble Books
Dear Parents!
Our School has a subscription to TumbleBookLibrary, and your family can access it from home! It’s unlimited, and it’s FREE for you to use from home!
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of e-books for children. They are a great way to encourage tech-savvy kids to enjoy reading!
There are over 280 animated, talking picture books! The site also features Spanish and French books, read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, quizzes, and exciting games and puzzles!
We hope that you will get the chance to check out the collections with your child! Below is all the information you’ll need to login to the collection:
www.TumbleBookLibrary.com
Username: Coldspring
Password: reads
Or visit our website for instant access:
________ http://asp.tumblebooks.com/Home.aspx?categoryID=13
You can use your computer, tablet, or mobile phone! All you need is an internet connection. There are no downloads: books are streamed right to your device at the click of a button.
Happy Tumbling, everyone!
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About Us
Email: skansone@rocori.k12.mn.us
Website: http://www.rocori.k12.mn.us/cold-spring-elementary
Location: 601 Red River Avenue North, Cold Spring, MN, United States
Phone: 320-685-4951
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Twitter: @CSErocori