LITTLE EAGLES
@COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PK-2)
NOVEMBER 2019
The Little Eagles Newsletter is published the first week of every month.
Mrs. Wright, CES Principal... Trudy.Wright@myeagles.org
Mrs. Ladd, CES Secretary... Carol.Ladd@myeagles.org
Mrs. Phelps, CES Counselor... Ashley.Phelps@myeagles.org
Mrs. McLaury, Child Care & Preschool Director... Terri.McLaury@myeagles.org
A LOOK AHEAD
Friday, November 1
"Cozy Up to a Good Book" Day at CES
Half Day-School dismisses at 11:20 a.m.
Sunday, November 3
Turn Clocks Back for Daylight Savings Time
Monday, November 4
Lock Down Drill
Lego Robotics Jr. League @STEM classroom - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5
K Kids Meeting @Mrs. Laverty's room - 1:05 p.m.
Good News Club @CUES Library - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 7
Welcome CPU Credit Union-Savings Begin!
PTO Meeting @CES Library - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 8
PTO Popcorn Friday
Scrip Gift Card Order Due
Saturday, November 9
Robotics Competition 4th-6th grade @CCHS
Monday, November 11
PTO Book Fair All Week
District Veteran's Day Assembly @CCHS Gym - 9:30 a.m.
School Board Meeting @7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12
Fall Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, November 13
PTO Donut Date @CES Cafe - 7:00 -7:50 a.m.
Thursday, November 14
PTO Fundraiser Pick-Up
Friday, November 15
Book Bingo @CES Cafe - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20
NED Kindness Assembly
Thursday, November 21
Student of the Month @CES Gym - 10:30 a.m.
Pizza With the Principal @CES Library - 2:25 p.m.
Wednesday, November 27-29
Thanksgiving Break-No School
December 2-6
PTO Secret Santa Shop @CUES
CES Families Serving Our Country
Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th. The reason it is celebrated on the 11th is because fighting in World War I ended on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour.
Veterans Day is a holiday we celebrate to show thanks for our Veterans. Veterans are men and women who served in the armed forces in our country. This means that they are a part of the U.S. military. Veterans include those who were in the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, or Marines.
It takes bravery and honor to serve in the U.S. Military. It takes bravery and honor for some of our Little Eagles who currently have family serving our country. Many people in our military need to travel far from their families for long periods of time. They miss holidays, birthdays and special family events.The members of our military also risk their lives as their work is very dangerous. They do it because they know that their job is important to keeping our country safe!
Chris and Billie, parents of Bella and Zac are both veterans of the United States Air Force. Chris served from 2006 to 2015 in active duty and is still currently serving in the Air Guard out of Selfridge Air National Guard base near Detroit, Mi. Billie served in the United States Air Force as well, from 2005 to 2013.
Donald, father of Wyatt and Emelyn is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Donald served from 2011 to 2016 on active duty and is still currently serving in the Marine Corps at the Grissom Air Force Base in Peru, IN.
One of of our Young 5's students, Kolter, has a dad who is active duty in the Army too!
Carson is a first grade student whose mom is actively deployed overseas in Germany. Carson was able to travel this past Summer to visit her.
Our CES family is proud to recognize and honor the sacrifices that all of our veterans have made to keep our country safe.
Halloween Assembly
Old Town Riders
FOCUS BEHAVIOR:
I can write my name on my paper before I start working!
I can show great behavior in an assembly.
I CAN RAISE MY HAND AND WAIT TO BE CALLED ON
PTO Information
We had a goal of $15,000 in Charleston Wrap fundraiser sales... not only we meet that we exceeded it by over $4,000! Thank you to everyone that sold, purchased and supported this fundraiser. The PTO appreciates you
Pickup is scheduled for Thursday, November 14.
The next PTO meeting is coming up on Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the lower elementary library! All parents and staff are invited to come. Free childcare is available during the meeting.
For further questions or information, please contact Casey Stein, PTO President at cespto2@gmail.com or 517-240-8583.
RECENT HAPPENINGS
STORYFEST
Fire Safety Reminders from Columbia Township
PTO Popcorn Volunteers
STEM Creations
Legion Donates Bookmarks
PTO Book Bingo Buddies!
Consumers Donates Computers!
High Schooler Helps!
Reading Buddies Needed for Student Success
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS
4 Year Old Half Day Program
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
$135 per month
3 & 4 Year Old Half Day Program
Monday-Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$165 per month
3 Year Old Program
Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
$110 per month
LATCHKEY
Latchkey is a before and after school child care program located in Columbia Elementary School. Children in Kindergarten to 5th grade can attend this program from 6:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. ($8) and from 2:55-5:00 p.m. ($8) or 2:55-6:00 p.m. ($10). There is an annual, non-refundable $30 registration fee per family to guarantee a spot. A child must be pre-registered before using the Latchkey program.
Please contact Terri McLaury @517-592-9753 or email Terri.McLaury@myeagles.org for more information.
SMILES FOR MILES
Q: Why did the computer go to the doctor?
A: It had a blue tooth.
A: Because then it would be a foot.
Pizza With The Principal
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Groups
Groups with the counselor began in October. The groups currently taking place are: self-control, social skills, transitions and a group for those who struggle with worry and anxiety. If your student is taking part in a group you should have received a letter in their folder.
If you feel your student could benefit from a group and is not currently in one, you can contact Mrs. Phelps at ashley.phelps@myeagles.org or 517-592-6632.
Move This World
This month many of our classrooms began using the Social Emotional Learning program called Move This World. The program is a 5 minute video in the morning working on a SEL skill, and then a 3 minute video at the end of the day to help them calm down before they head home.
BOX TOPS on your SMART PHONE
IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOURS
Instructional Time: 7:55 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Half Day Dismissal: 11:20 a.m.
COLUMBIA CONNECTION
There are many ways you can get updates and stay connected with all of the greatness happening at Columbia Elementary School (PK-2):
Columbia Elementary School Phone - 517-592-6632
Columbia Elementary School Absentee Line to Leave Message - 517--592-7552
Columbia School District Webpage - myeagles.org Live Feed, News & Events
Facebook.com/ColumbiaCentralElementary
Twitter.com/CESLittleEagles
Columbia PTO - Casey Stein, PTO President - cespto2@gmail.com or 517-240-8583
You are always welcome to contact your child's teacher via email.
Columbia Elementary School
"MAKE EVERYBODY FEEL LIKE A SOMEBODY" - Kid President