The CPES BobChat for Open House
August 11, 2022
Open House Reminders
Our Open House will be this Thursday, August 11 from 5:00-7:00 PM. It is a drop-in format and parents are welcome to come anytime during then. You can park in our parking lots and on the right hand side of our car loops. Staff members will be located throughout the building and will be available to answer questions.
Open House Checklist
a. Visit both of your child's teachers (English and Spanish/French). French and Spanish teachers won't speak English but they will be excited to meet you.
b. Fill out a transportation form. Be sure your child's teachers know how he/she will go home on Day 1 and if that changes after that time.
c. Pick up your car tags. Everyone needs to get car tags because there will be days that we will have an early dismissal and no Challenger. We will give out up to four and if you need more, you can get those in the Main Office after Open House. Anyone picking up your child needs a car tag. (Blue tags for the Caswell Car Loop and Green tags for the Cherry Road Car Loop.) Car Tag tables will be located on C Hall and A Hall near the Main Office.
d. Pay $35 Technology Protection Plan Fee. Know that you can also request a waiver if there is a need. (See above for more details and remember you can pay it online.) You can pay in the Media Center and on C Hall.
e. Complete your child's registration if that has not been done. Come to the office area or C Hall to do that. We will have computers available.
f. For Sale--We have some t-shirts and yearbooks from last year and those will be on sale near the main office.
g. Visit Representatives of Related Services. We will have representatives from Transportation, Food Services, Challenger After School Program, Parent Teacher Organization, and Girl Scouts. Representatives will be located in the cafeteria. Nurse Love will also be in her office (beside the main office) for any medical questions.
Notes and Reminders
a. Parents have completed the technology forms that were a part of new student and returning student registration.
b. Payment of the $35 Technology Protection Plan Fee (or a waiver was completed). See note below about fees and charges. The TPP can be paid at school (during Open House) or online at https://rockhillsc.csiepay.com/Views/Payment/Pay.aspx
c. Students complete their Digital Citizenship lessons with their teacher.
d. Teachers have shown students how to use their devices.
This process will take a few weeks to work through and your child's teacher will keep you informed when the devices will come home. Parents can opt to have their child's device stay at school.
2. Device Fees for 22-23 School Year (District Guidelines)
- $35 – Technology Protection Plan covers one damage in the 22-23 school year. Additional damages after the first will be charged and paid to CPES.
- $40 – Replacement charger. If students need a charger, families will be charged by CPES. The $35 TPP DOES NOT COVER the cost of a replacement charger.
- $18 – Laptop Case replacement. All devices are expected to be in cases AT ALL TIMES. If students need a replacement case, CPES will charge the student $18.
3. Safety Volunteers--We would like to have some additional help with arrival and dismissal on the Cherry Road Car Loop in the mornings and afternoons. Volunteers would help walk with little ones and help monitor kids outside during this time. If you (or someone you know) might be interested, please complete the following form. Know you can volunteer in whatever way that suits your schedule. We especially need help at the beginning of the year. We will also provide training to know what to do. https://forms.gle/bBZQhSQ8ViCT6eRp9
4. Football--If you have children who may want to play, see the flyer below for more information. Practice starts tomorrow from 6:00-7:30 on Field One (by the playground) at Cherry Park (The Park). Contact Coach David Bell at 803-412-2475. This is sponsored by Rock Hill Parks and Recreation.
Need Tech Support? Call 803-324-TECH
School Calendar
August 8--First Day Back for Teachers
August 11--Open House (5:00-7:00 PM)
August 15--First Day Back for Students
August 24--6:30 PM Scout Recruitment Night (CPES Media Center)
September 5--Labor Day Holiday
Previous Newsletters for 22-23 School Year
"Where Are the Pinch Points?" July 31, 2022 https://www.smore.com/csh32
"How Can You Help Us Keep Our Children Safe and Secure?" July 24, 2022 https://www.smore.com/6bweq
"How Can We Get Ready for the Fall?" July 17, 2022 https://www.smore.com/hcp2q"What Do We Need to Know" July 10, 2022 https://www.smore.com/y35p6