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The Viking Voice for Families

Week of January 30

The Viking Voice for Families Week of January 30

Week 21

Good evening, Viking Families,


I hope you are enjoying your weekend! It's hard to believe that February starts this week, isn't it?


Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 7th. At 6:30 that evening, we will hold a General PTO Meeting in the media center & everyone is invited to attend & participate!


We would love to see you there, plus it's a great opportunity to...

  • learn more about upcoming events
  • find out how you can be involved
  • share your ideas or questions with us
  • connect with other Colfax families

Please know that teachers are continuing to collect our MOY (middle of year) data and specific dates can be found at the bottom of this newsletter.


Finally, I hope you will join me in welcoming our newest staff member, Mrs. Teresa Tirado! She is our new first grade teacher and we are excited that she has joined out team.


In this newsletter, you will find the following:


If you need any help providing winter clothing to keep your children warm as temperatures drop, please reach out to us! We want all students to be safe and warm.


Dream Big,

Principal Garcia

PTO Info

Basketball Schedules:



Don’t forget to get your child’s birthday sign!



If you haven’t already done so please join the Colfax Elementary PTO Facebook page and Instagram page @ColfaxElemPTO. Daily updates are posted there as well as links and other useful information. If you have any questions please contact us.

Important Dates

Click here to access the GCS Traditional Academic Calendar.


February


  • Thursday, February 2 - 2nd and 3rd grade Math NWEA
  • Friday, February 3 - Kindergarten and 1st NWEA

  • Tuesday, February 7 - 3rd-5th grade Reading NWEA, Report Cards Go Home, Colfax Leadership Team Meeting @ 3 PM, General PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM in the Media Center
  • Wednesday, February 8 - 4th and 5th grade Math NWEA
  • Thursday, February 9 - NWEA Make Up Testing
  • Friday, February 10 - 2nd Grade CogAT Testing, NWEA Make Up Testing

  • Monday, February 13 - 2nd Grade CogAT Testing
  • Tuesday, February 14 - 2nd Grade CogAT Testing, 5th grade Science Interim Assessment (This was re-scheduled. The IA scheduled for 1/25 has been moved to 2/14)
  • Wednesday, February 15 - 100th Day of School (Weather pending!)


  • Monday, February 20 - Presidents' Day Holiday - No School, Sky Zone PTO Fundraiser


March


  • Friday, March 31 - Optional Teacher Workday - No School


April

  • Friday, April 7 - Holiday
  • Monday, April 10 - Vacation Day
  • Tuesday, April 11 - Vacation Day
  • Wednesday, April 12 - Vacation Day
  • Thursday, April 13 - Optional Workday
  • Friday, April 14 - Optional Workday

  • Monday, April 23 - Dairi-O Colfax Viking Night


May


  • Friday, May 5 - Field Day
  • Wednesday, May 10 - 2nd Grade Baseball Field Trip
  • Friday, May 12 - Field Day (Rain Date)

Ongoing Links & Information

Volunteers:


  • Remember, that any adult who plans to volunteer for any period of time or who plans to chaperone a field trip must be an approved volunteer.
  • This form must be completed each school year, so even if you did it a few months ago, please go ahead and do it again.
  • You can apply for the required background check by visiting: https://www.gcsvolunteers.com/.


Homework Help:


Need an extra support for when you are trying to assist your student with homework?


  • For Eureka Math, you can visit https://greatminds.org/math/parents and create a parent account to access a suite of resources, including videos, to help you support your child!


The Guilford Parent Academy provides FREE ONLINE Resources:


  • Guilford Parent Academy gives you access to our free online resources, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Help your children practice reading, work on math skills, read eBooks, begin conversations about emotional topics and more!

  • There's even resources for parents! Parents can access GED prep, U.S. citizenship test prep, Microsoft Office support and career resources, including popular job search links. Parents can also get live, online interview practice from trained job coaches, and receive resume and cover letter assistance from trained resume experts.



Breakfast & Lunch:


Click here to view the December Breakfast & Lunch Menu!


Meal Prices


Free & Reduced Lunch Applications
  • The application window for free or reduced school meals is now open.
  • The federal program that provided free meals for students for the past two years is over. Families will now have to apply for free school meals.
  • Filling out an application is easy and can be found on our website or at www.lunchapplication.com


Please call school nutrition services at (336) 370-3266 if you have any questions.

Colfax History

Have you ever wondered about the history of Colfax Elementary?
  • You can read some information about it on our school website or if you have time you can dig deeper into the history at this site!

Health Updates

Colfax Steps:

  • Please email your child's teacher if your child tests positive for COVID-19.
  • You do not need to email the school for exposure.
  • Our office staff will reach out to your family via email to collect some information and then we will submit any necessary information to the county.
  • Teachers will maintain contact with the family and ensure your child can access their work. Your child will have time to make up work upon their return as well, since getting better is the top priority.


Here is the updated guidance from our District and The BOE as of 9/1/22:


What to do if an individual tests positive for COVID-19:
  • Individual can return to school/work after 5 days from the first day of symptoms or the date he/she tested positive
  • Upon return to school/work, the individual is to wear a mask for 5 days
  • Principal/designee is to input the positive case into the portal & will need to collect some information from the parent/guardian

What to do if an individual is exposed to COVID-19per CDC guidelines:
  • If the individual does not have symptoms, he/she does not need to quarantine
  • Individual does NOT have to wear a mask
  • Schools are no longer required to have an isolation room
Ashley Garcia
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