The CES Bulldog News
Week of November 20, 2022
IWCS - Vision & Mission
Vision: To create a learning environment that will enable every child to discover his or her unique gifts and talents.
Mission: To enhance and expand on each child’s unique gifts and talents to ensure every child is college, career and life ready.
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Important Dates:
Wednesday, November 23rd - Friday, November 25th
- All Schools/Offices Closed (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Upcoming Important Dates:
December 3rd: Windsor Christmas Parade @ 4:00p.m.
December 8th: School Board Meeting @WSES 5:00p.m. Closed Session/6:00p.m. Open Session
December 9th: Elementary Student Holiday - Elementary Parent Conference (Regular day for MS/HS)
December 15th: Interim Reports Issued
December 16th: Last Day of School Before Winter Break
December 19th-30th: All Schools/Offices Closed (Winter Break)
January 2nd: Student Holiday/Staff Workday
January 16th: All Schools/Offices Closed (MLK, Jr. Day)
January 26th & 27th: Three Hour Early Dismissal for MS/HS: Regular Day for Elementary Schools
January 27th: End of Second Quarter/First Semester
January 30th: Student Holiday/Staff Workday
January 31st: Student Holiday/Staff Professional Learning Day
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Volunteers Needed : Christmas Parade Float Committee
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Meal Information from Mrs. Byrd, CES Cafeteria Manager
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SROs in IWCS Elementary Schools
Welcome Deputy Phipps - School Resource Officer
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Attention all 2nd Grade Parents:
Beginning on November 1st, all IWCS second graders will participate in division-wide screening for the Gifted Education Program through the use of a standardized test (Cognitive Abilities Test--CogAT). The screening assessment will only be given in person.
Once students have completed the assessment, we will reach out to parents of students scoring in the 89th percentile or above with a letter requesting permission for your child to continue in the identification process. More information on the gifted program for Isle of Wight County Schools can be found on the division’s website under Departments: Instruction.
Here are a few suggestions for ensuring your child’s best performance:
Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep each night during testing
Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home or at school in the morning
Encourage them to do their best
Please contact your child’s school if you have questions about the administration of the test, the identification process or the gifted program for Isle of Wight County Schools.
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Upcoming Student Screenings
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Attention 5th Grade Families
D.A.R.E. IS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION & EDUCATION
Our CES 5th grade students, along with their classroom teacher, will participate in an 11 week instructional session utilizing the D.A.R. E.
https://dare.org/the-return-of-d-a-r-e/
Thank you!
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Carrsville Elementary Quality School Profile
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November 2022 - ISLE Award: Carrsville Elementary
The award focuses on the four broad areas of the Strategic Plan: Inspire, Succeed, Lead, Empower. The first letter of each word spells ISLE. When read together, the sound you hear is “I’ll Inspire” or “I’ll Succeed”, giving everyone ownership of the key actions throughout the plan.
Across CES, people are demonstrating acts of inspiration, success, leadership, and empowerment. The ISLE award welcomes nominations that demonstrate how someone in the CES community has embodied one of these areas.
From October through June, four nominees will be selected for recognition--one in each category-- and will be highlighted on our social media pages, website, and newsletters for our school and for IWCS.
Thank you for taking time to nominate someone for a Carrsville Elementary ISLE Award.
CES ISLE Award Nomination Form
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CES Family Resources:
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Preschool Corner (Great Resources for Kindergarten Friends, Too!)
Attention Preschool Families:
Below you will find a newsletter and resources from Mrs. Haley Cooprider, Preschool Coordinator.
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IWCS Student Code of Conduct 2022-2023
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#SchoolEveryDay
Message from IWCS
As we resume normal school operations and begin to move past the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that families understand the importance of regular, on-time attendance to school. As demonstrated by the recent COVID-19 closures, absences from school have a tremendous impact on student learning and achievement. In an effort to help every student meet with success, the division wants to take a moment to remind families of the attendance policies and regulations for Isle of Wight County Schools. It is especially important to note the expectations for student attendance as it relates to student retention and course credit.
Elementary school students may not be promoted to the next grade if unexcused absences from school total more than ten (10) days.
Middle school students may not be promoted to the next grade nor granted credit for a course if unexcused absences from school or from a class which earns high school credit total more than ten (10) days.
High school students may not be granted credit for a course if unexcused absences from class total more than five (5) class periods for a semester course, or ten (10) class periods for year-long courses.
The entire policy JED and regulation JED-R may be found on the division's website by clicking: Board → Policy → J. Students → JED and/or JED-R. Please contact Mrs. Hatfield, CES Principal, if you have any questions.
Absences
When a student has missed school, a note from the parent/guardian must be received by the school office. The note must contain the following information:
- reason for the absence,
- the date(s) of the absence,
- the signature of the parent or other authorized person, and
- a telephone number where the parent or other authorized person may be reached during the day.
When a note is not submitted, the absence will be considered unexcused. Each student is allowed 5 notes per semester. Please submit doctor's notes or other professional notes to excuse a student if the absence is due to an appointment. School personnel will implement the following steps to improve attendance:
1st - 2nd continuous unverified/unexcused absences - AUTOMATED CALL home is made
3rd unverified/unexcused absences - CALL home is made
4th unverified/unexcused absences - LETTER is sent home
5th-7th unverified/unexcused absences - ATTENDANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN is developed with follow-ups
8th unverified/unexcused absences - Attendance Care Team makes TRUANCY REFERRAL and meeting scheduled with administrator
10th unverified/unexcused absences - TRUANCY court process initiated
12th-15th unverified/unexcused absences - family may be referred to Social Services/CARES team
15th + unverified/unexcused absences - CHINS disposition/CHINS order filed; other violations may result per court liaison or judge
*CHINS: Child in Need of Services/Supervision
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Dr. Theo Cramer, IWCS Superintendent
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Carrsville Elementary School
Email: phatfiel@iwcs.k12.va.us
Website: ces.iwcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 5355 Carrsville Highway Carrsville, VA 23315
Phone: 757-357-8844
Twitter: @CarrsvilleElem