CES Weekly News
April 15-19, 2024
A Message from Mr. Branham
Dear Aviator Families:
I hope this message finds you well. During the week of May 6-10, we will hold our annual Staff Appreciation Week at CES. This year’s theme is: Fueling Your Passion, Igniting Your Game: Aviators Achieving the Impossible. We couldn't think of a more fitting theme. Every one of our staff members plays a crucial role in shaping the lives of our students and helping them reach their full potential. From teachers to custodial staff, from cafeteria workers to office personnel, they are all valuable players on our team. To make this week truly special and show our staff just how much they mean to us, we are reaching out to you, our amazing community, for support. One of the ways we'd like to honor our staff is by offering door prizes. These prizes will serve as tokens of our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. We are kindly asking for donations of door prize items from our parents to help make Staff Appreciation Week memorable. Of course, participation is completely optional. Items can include, but are not limited to:
- Water bottles: Hydration is key, especially for our hardworking staff!
- Gift cards: Whether it's for a local restaurant, coffee shop, or bookstore, gift cards are always a hit.
- Hats: Perfect for keeping the sun out during recess duty or cheering on our students at sports events.
- Golf umbrellas: A practical and stylish way to stay dry during those unexpected rain showers.
- Sports items: From balls to jerseys, anything related to sports will surely be appreciated by our MVP staff.
- Tailgating items: Grilling tools, cooler bags, and other tailgating essentials are great for those who love to support our school teams.
Your generosity and support mean the world to us, and we know that our staff will be incredibly grateful for your contributions. If you would like to donate a door prize item, please drop it off at the front office no later than Thursday, May 2. Thank you in advance for helping us celebrate our Staff of Champions! Together, we can make Staff Appreciation Week one to remember.
Tell Us What You Think About CES?
WE'VE ONLY RECEIVED 20 PARENT SURVEYS. PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING US YOUR FEEDBACK!
Tell us what you love about CES! And, give us your feedback on how we can improve, too! Your feedback will be used to help us make CES even better. The results from these surveys will be shared on our annual state report card. Each year, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) administers a climate survey for students, teachers and parents/guardians. Again this year, the SCDE will collect these surveys using PowerSchool.
Parents/guardians must log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to complete the survey. Below are directions.
Log into Parent Portal at: lexington1.powerschool.com/public
You must log in on an internet browser. The survey does not work on the PowerSchool App.Click on the“Parent Climate Survey” link that is under your child’s name and student ID number.
Click on the drop-down box at the top left to change languages.
Read the instructions and then click on the link to take the survey.
Dates & Events
Tuesday, April 16
- 2nd Grade Field Trip to Riverbanks Zoo
- iReady Math Benchmark (Gr. 3-5)
- Archery Practice
Wednesday, April 17
- Early Release Day, Dismissal at 11:20 a.m.
- iReady Math Benchmark (Gr. 3-5)
Thursday, April 18
- iReady Math Benchmark (Gr. 3-5)
- Archery Practice
Friday, April 19
- Career & Vehicle Day
- iReady Math Benchmark (Gr. 3-5)
Around the Corner
- April 23 - SIC Meeting (5:00 p.m.)
- April 24 - Aviator of the Month Celebration
- April 25 - Aviators' Got Talent Showcase (6:00 p.m.) Runway Cafe
- April 26 - 5th Grade GMS Orientation
- May 2 - Door Prize Items for Staff Appreciation Week
- May 3 - Field Day & Fun Run
- May 9-11 Archery Team Competes at Nationals - Louisville, Kentucky
SC Ready State Testing
Each year, students in grades 3, 4, and 5, take state-standardized assessments that measure their knowledge and skills in reading, writing, math, and science (gr. 4 only). This year, our testing dates are as follows:
- Writing Field Testing- 3rd-4/22; 4th-4/23; 5th-4/24
- 3rd Gr. SCReady - 4/30, 5/1, 5/2
- 4th Gr. SCReady - 5/6, 5/7, 5/8, 5/9
- 5th Gr. SCReady - 5/6, 5/7, 5/8
Highest Attendance April 8 - April 12, 2024
Highest Student Attendance Award Winners
- K4/K5 - Franco & Hartley (98.9%)
- 1st - Bernier (97.6%)
- 2nd - Temples (98.1%)
- 3rd - Hodowanec (99%)
- 4th - Salazar (96.5%)
- 5th - Conde (95%)
Each class will receive treats for their AWESOME attendance!