The Roadrunner -Nov./Dec. 2019
“Roadrunners are fast, strong, and smart”
Time is flying by.....
Dear Parents-
Happy Holidays from your CPE staff! This is an exciting year for students and teachers at CPE. Along with reading, writing, math, science and social studies, we are also working on developing core values with our students. These core values are listed in this newsletter. As a parent and educator, I know that providing ample attention to developing both academic skills and the set of CPE core values will be an important part in the success of all students. Please take a moment to look at our core values and mark your calendar for April 24th. On that day, all CPE students will be invited to participate in our student exhibition. We hope to see all of you that night to support your student.
Thank you,
Walt Davenport-Principal
Upcoming Events....
11-11 No School (Veteran's Day)
11-19 Picture Re-Takes
11-22 Film- Most Likely to Succeed (Cafeteria) 6:00-8:00 p.m. see addl. info in newsletter
11-27 (Early Dismissal From School) Kinder @ 12:25 and Grades 1-5 @ 12:20/25
11-28 & 11-29 No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)
12-2 No School (Grading Day / Professional Development)
12-6 Report Cards sent home with students
12-9-19 Vaccination Clinic at CPE (contact the office for more information)
12-23-19 through 1-3-18 No School (Winter Break)
Huge Thanks!!!!!! The Jog-A-Thon was a HUGE Success.
A special "Thank You" goes out to Amanda Davenport and all the volunteer parents for coordinating and helping with the event. It is a big commitment to prepare and organize this activity.
Contact Information
Email: walt.davenport@district6.org
Website: http://www.district6.org/cpe/
Location: 450 S 4th St, Central Point, OR, United States
Phone: 541-494-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CPECPSD6/
Twitter: @cpecpsd6
Sign up to watch Most Likely to Succeed on November 22nd at CPE!
Dear Parents & Community Members-
We would like to personally invite you to our school on November 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to view a new film about education in the U.S. As partners in education, we need to pay very close attention to our changing society and the workplace demands that our kids will face during their lifetime. I can’t encourage you enough to take the time to view this film with us. As a parent of 2 D6 students and as the principal, this film had a significant impact on my view of my child’s educational goals and the goals for all of our students.
The movie is called, “Most Likely to Succeed.” This acclaimed film offers an inspiring look at what students and teachers are capable of—if we have the vision and courage to transform our schools.
The purpose of this event is to foster meaningful discussion among educators, administrators, parents, community members and students about how current obstacles can be overcome and steps towards change can be taken on a local level.
Please join me and other D6 leaders on November 22nd. This film is not appropriate for elementary aged students, please plan for childcare if you are going to attend.
We are looking forward to seeing you. Please sign up using the link below.
Walt Davenport
Principal
Core Values At Central Point Elementary
- Develop a sense of Purpose
- Promote Engagement
- Foster Creativity
- Develop Perseverance and Determination
- Promote Collaboration
- Develop Empathy
- Establish a sense of Community
- Exhibit Respect and Earn Trust
Cold and Flu Season is Here!
A friendly reminder: The most important way to prevent the spread of colds and flu is practicing good hand and cough hygiene. Model and teach your children how to wash hands frequently and thoroughly, throughout the day; before /after meals, after coughing or touching their faces, after toileting. Demonstrate how to “cough in your sleeve” rather than covering a cough with a hand to help limit hand-to-surface-to-hand spread of illnesses.
If your child has a temperature over 100.5 degrees, is vomiting, or is not feeling well enough to participate in school, please keep them home. The recommendation is fever below 100.5 (without fever reducing medication) and no vomiting for about 24 hours before returning to school. Your child’s behavior is also important to consider-do they feel well enough to be at school, or feel “too” well to be at home?
Regular school attendance is very important for all of our children. Let’s work together to keep our school healthy.
Parking Lot Etiquette
Parking Lot Etiquette
Let’s all work together to address the limited space we have when dropping off or picking up our children. Please be considerate of handicap access, the flow of traffic and “bottle neck” areas. Being thoughtful of where / how we park and having patience will help the situation.
Remember, there is an additional drop off area for students in grades 1-5 on Bush St. Staff is positioned at the gate to help ensure student safety.
Please do not use the parking lot as a drop off area. Utilize the round-a-bout or Bush St. drop off to unload students. This will help increase student safety and traffic congestion.
Thank you.
Music class starting in December!
QUALITY PLAY TIME
- Sharing books.
- Dancing or singing together.
- Sitting by your infant and watching and encouraging as he/she grabs over and over again for a slightly out-of-reach object.
- Watching in delight as your toddler dumps out and fills containers with toys or practices going up and down a stair or two again and again, while you offer your verbal and nonverbal encouragement.
- Enjoying your preschooler involved in pretend play with dolls and stuffed animals or small action figures, during which you are expected to play an active, but non-directive role.
- Playing pretend games, dressing up, or building with blocks or glue and Popsicle sticks.
- Helping your school-agers practice or learn a particular skill such as kicking a soccer ball, making Origami, or riding bikes.
- Going on one-on-one outings; "just the two of us" outings - a simple bike ride or trip to the library or a park, or a visit to a special place.
Quality time can be the two of you sharing ordinary household moments or magical special experiences. The quality time together should be the mutual enjoyment of a shared experience and the focus on each other.
It is important to note that when quality time is scarce and begins to take on more and more significance, there is more chance of the experience crashing from the weight of expectations. ("We only have 45 minutes so let's hurry up and make them magical!") Quality time is about treasuring the time together, not hyper-efficiently condensing relationships into tasks to fit into our busy lives. It involves both scheduling time and seizing moments.
There are so many magazines, books and Web sites that suggest activities to do with children. But perhaps the best advice is just to take a little more time to observe our children, to talk to our children about what they are thinking and enjoy doing, and reflect on what makes our children special and fun to be with.
CPE Champions 2019 SVE Mini Marathon
Top CPE Girl Finishers
Thank you Dr. West!
Top CPE Boy Finishers!
THE BENEFITS OF FREQUENT FAMILY MEALS
Sharing frequent family meals can have many positive benefits for children and teens, including enhanced school performance, more healthful eating habits and reduced risk of substance abuse. The following inforlmation is from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University Children and teens who have frequent family dinners:
• Are at half the risk for substance abuse compared with teens who dine with their families infrequently
• Are less likely to have friends or classmates who use illicit drugs or abuse prescription drugs
• Have lower levels of tension or stress at home
• Are more likely to say that their parents and families are proud of them
• Are likelier to say they can confide in their parents
• Are likelier to get better grades in school
• Are more likely to be emotionally content and have positive peer relationships
• Have more healthful eating habits
• Are at lower risk for thoughts of suicide..
PTO Meetings at C.P.E.
PTO at CPE...Welcome or welcome back from your CPE PTO! We have a great group of parents returning that truly love getting together to help organize and facilitate the many wonderful and worthwhile events throughout the year. What we are really excited about is the chance to get to know you, the person who has wanted to get involved, but just hasn’t had the time or ability. Make this the year you take a chance and get involved, you’ll love it!! We meet on the first Thursday of every Month (except Sept) in the School Library from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Our upcoming meetings are set for November 7th and December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. We look forward to seeing you there.
Thursday, Nov 7, 2019, 06:00 PM
Central Point Elementary School, South 4th Street, Central Point, OR, United States
Box Tops
The PTO has already received $1000’s in box tops rewards over the years!! Thank you for continuing to support our collection efforts. Our combined effort has a huge impact on achieving our goals in PTO and improving student achievement/opportunities. The collection bin is located in the front foyer. Or, you can simply download the free "Boxtops for Education" app on your phone and scan your receipts. You can track our school earnings and your contribution. It is pretty cool!
For more information on this program you can also visit:
Medicine at School
It is important to communicate with the front office staff in the event your student needs to take medication during the school day. Students must not have medication in their possession. We have a secure area for student medications and procedures in place to ensure the highest safety levels. Medications must remain in the prescribed container. Call Elaine Cook for additional information .
541-494-6500
Attendance.....being absent, leaving early, changing pick up plans.
Take control of TV (and other screen time)
SUGGESTED RULES TO LIVE BY
· 2 hours per day or less of total screen time—TV, non-school related computer, and video games
· No TV during meal times
· No TV during homework
· No television sets in any bedrooms
· No eating while watching TV
· No surfing—watch favorite shows only
· Limit viewing to specific days & times
TIPS FOR SUCCESS Use technology:
· Screening devices (like TiVo) can remove advertising, and allow you to view TV programs in less time.
· Be a good role-model: Keep a check on your own TV viewing habits….kids will take their cues from you! Endure kids’ complaints: This may be a parent’s biggest challenge. But, stick with it!
· Help kids deal with boredom: Be prepared to suggest other activities. Over time, kids will learn to entertain themselves.