Cougar Tales
A Weekly News Update on Carolyn Lewis Elementary
Stacy DeFoor, Principal/Lead Learner
Carise Echols, Assistant Principal
August 23, 2019
A Note From Mr. DeFoor
Kindergarten families, please note the following:
1). Our kindergarten car riders and their siblings will be dismissed at the originally scheduled time of 3:10 so that instruction is maximized.
2). When in line, please be sure to pull up as close to the person in front of you as possible to allow our other kindergarten families through and around.
3). Kindergarten students should be picked up in the back by 3:25 to allow for our bus riders to begin to get on/off. If you arrive after this time and the gates are locked, you will need to turn around, park, and come inside to the front office to pick up your child.
Also, please know that we will not be able to call students to the front office to be checked out until our office staff have been able to check your ID. This allows for us to do our best effort to keep students safe while also making sure to limit classroom interruptions. Thank you for your understanding.
Parent Dining Room Closed until September 6th
If you are planning to eat lunch with your child, we ask that you please wait until Friday, September 6th, so that the lunch room rules and procedures can be learned. On the 6th, if you choose to eat with your child, we invite you to join them in our Parent Dining Room (located across from the cafeteria in the first room on the right in the 3rd/4th grade “green” hallway).
To make this experience safe and pleasurable for all, we ask that you review the following information:
1). You will need to have your ID to check into the front office and obtain a visitor’s sticker.
2). Please wait for your child in front of the cafeteria doors. Please DO NOT walk to the classroom or peek into the windows as this can cause a disruption in the learning that is occurring.
3). Please do not take any photographs or videos of any child(ren) other than your own.
4). Please adhere to the times that are listed on the board so that your child is able to participate in their physical activity time.
5). Please clean up your lunch space.
6). Please do not go onto the playground unless given specific permission from an administrator.
7). Please exit and check out through the front office.
We look forward to seeing you!
Daycare Changes
Gifted Services Referrals
Referrals for Gifted Services are now being accepted!
Students who show above average intelligence, creativity and/or task commitment, and are in grades 3-12, may be referred for evaluation. Students may be referred by teachers, parents, peers, themselves, or members of the community. All students referred will be evaluated and considered for placement upon receipt of parental permission to test.
Things to consider before referring a student:
● Is this student really above his/her peers, not just a good student?
● Have I had a continued conversation with my child’s teacher to share
ideas/concerns/opinions about possible consideration for placement?
● Can this student keep up in his/her regular class work while missing
class time to attend G.T. class and activities?
● Is this student an independent worker (our G.T./AP/Pre AP programs
require independent, advanced work. Students must be able to self-motivate while working in their area of study...do they desire the extra opportunities?)
● Not all students in G.T. will have all A’s, and not all “All A” students will qualify for G.T services.
● A student can be “twice exceptional” meaning they can be low in one area and very high in another. These students should not be overlooked when referring for evaluation.
● Visit http://gt.conwayschools.org/ to complete a referral form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccqkFWnsieNMPQuzvFqgIT25BqAUsgX-cMjWHKVnHBVP918A/viewform
If you have any further questions please contact Mrs. McClain at mcclainbre@conwayschools.net
PTO Meeting and T-shirt Sales
If you are interested in purchasing a CLE t-shirt, order forms were sent home in your child's backpack today! T-shirts at $10 each and sizes range from youth XS to adult 3x. Please return your order by Monday, September 16th.
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For Your Calendar
8/27: PTO Meeting at 5:30
8/30: Fall Fundraiser Kick Off
9/1: Labor Day- No School
9/5: Scout Night 6:30 in the Cafeteria
9/16: Fundraiser Sales End
9/17: Fair Parade
9/24: PTO Meeting at 5:30
9/26: Open House/Report to the Public at 6:00 p.m.
9/27: September Birthday Celebrations
Grade Level Newsletters
Contact Us:
Website: cles.conwayschools.org
Location: 1805 Old Military Road, Conway, AR, USA
Phone: 501-450-4835
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolynLewisElementary/