ES Township NEWS
April 10, 2020
Word of the Month: PERSEVERANCE
Throughout the month of April we will be focusing on the word, PERSEVERANCE.
We will be reading The Bad Seed by Jory John.
We are definitely in a time where we are having to "push through", or persevere, through things that are hard. It is hard not to come to school and learn; it is hard to not be able to see our friends; it is hard to not be able to go to the park or grocery store; BUT - we are THE Eastside Family, and WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS TOGETHER.
ES Virtual Spirit WEEK!
Practice our ES Affirmations at home!
Final Chromebook Distribution Opportunity – April 11
Cabot Public Schools will hold a final Chromebook distribution this Saturday, April 11th from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at Cabot Junior High North.
If your student does not have an internet-ready device such as a laptop, iPad, or iPhone, and they need a Chromebook to complete their assignments, this will be the final opportunity to check out a device.
Again, this is Saturday, April 11 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Cabot Junior High North located at 38 Spirit Drive.
Please pull in through the student pick up/drop off lane. You will be required to complete a student check out form at the time of pick up.
Upcoming Changes To Cabot Kids' Café
For the health and safety of our staff members, next week the district will begin consolidating our Cabot Kids' Cafe locations.
Our drive-through meal program and AMI packet pick up for students in the Cabot School District will continue from 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at Magness Creek Elementary, Ward Central Elementary, and Cabot Junior High North.
However, beginning Monday April 13, meals will no longer be distributed at Central Elementary or Cabot Middle School South.
Please understand this decision was not made due to a lack of funding or participation. Cabot Kids’ Cafe is not based on the number of people utilizing the meal program. That is a misconception. In fact, serving families that really do not want or need the service is actually making staffing more challenging and increasing the amount of interaction at each location.
This change is solely based on protecting our employees. We will continue to provide meals, but respectfully request that only those that need the assistance utilize the program. The more locations we have open, the more employees we have working. We are blessed to have employees who want to work and serve our families. However, we have to do what is best for them and that includes limiting contact with the public.
Food Delivery Option For Those Needing Assistance
If a family requires assistance providing meals for their student(s) and in need of delivery due to extenuating circumstances, Cabot Public Schools is working together with several of our community partners to begin delivering weekly food boxes to those students starting Monday, April 13.
To qualify, the student(s) must be enrolled in the district and the family is either homebound or does not have transportation.
Please complete this form if your family requires assistance. If you are unable to fill out the form online, call Central Administrative Offices at 501-843-3363 and we will be happy to complete the form for you by phone.
Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScogI2BMHq83qkAsKpDdIxmrBG610Emdat3zadI-Nsyyj1Y8A/viewform
This request form MUST be completed to be added to the delivery schedule for the remainder of the current school year. YOU ONLY NEED TO FILL OUT THE FORM ONE TIME!
It is also necessary to complete and submit the form no later than Wednesday to receive delivery for the following Monday.
For example, the form must be completed by this Wednesday, April 8, to receive delivery for Monday, April 13. Forms completed after this date will be scheduled for delivery the following week. Once you have submitted a request for delivery, please notify the district as soon as possible if the decision is made to cancel this service.
Our Food Service Department will use the forms to prepare meals for the ENTIRE week (5 breakfasts, 5 lunches per student).
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Superintendent Michael Byrd at 501-843-3363 ext. 1018.
Purple Up!
Please send in your pictures of PURPLE to your child's teacher(s).
EXTRA Yearbooks for Sale
Walsworth has opened up internet sales to allow us to sell any additional yearbooks. These are the books we usually sell through the office after delivery. If anyone would like to purchase a yearbook follow the link below. The yearbooks will be $25.
Link to purchase: https://yearbookforever.com/
Virtual Library
Pre-K Registration Information
Pre-K Registration 2020-2021 – Pre-K Online Registration Process
Cabot Public Schools Pre-K is excited to announce our online registration process for pre-kindergarten students registering for the 2020-2021 school year will go live in February. All incoming pre-k students must register online at www.cabotschools.org.
Online registration will begin Monday, February 3, 2020.
*You must complete the online process before you finalize registration for Pre-K.
*To be eligible for our Pre-K program, you must be a resident in the Cabot School District.
*All district children who are 4 on or before August 1, 2020 are eligible.
To begin the online registration process, follow these simple steps:
Click on the Student Registration icon located on the top right side of our homepage at www.cabotschools.org.
Click on the Infofinder or bus stop link to determine your zoned school. *If you have trouble locating your address in Infofinder, please contact Central Administrative Office (501-843-3363) for assistance. (Please note: Southside Pre-K goes to Westside, Eastside Pre-K goes to Northside, and Stagecoach Pre-K goes to Central)
Next, begin the online registration process to create an account to pre-register your child for Pre-K. Please understand in order to create an account you must have a valid email address.
Once you’ve completed the pre-registration process, you will be directed to schedule an appointment to turn in all required documents. Appointments will be at the Pre-K location of your attendance zone except for Magness Creek and all their appointments will be held at Mountain Springs. Appointment times will be available beginning February 12. (Remember: Southside Pre-K goes to Westside, Eastside Pre-K goes to Northside, and Stagecoach Pre-K goes to Central)
You are required to bring these documents to your scheduled appointment.
*Child’s Birth Certificate
*Child’s Social Security Card
*Proof of Income
*Proof of Residency
(Water Bill or Electric Bill)
At the end of your appointment, when all required documentation has been received, your child’s Pre-K registration will be complete. Please understand this does not automatically guarantee your child a Pre-K spot. All applicants will be notified of their status beginning in May after applications have been verified and processed.
If you do not have access to the internet, computers will be available at all the Pre-K locations. Please remember, the Cabot Public Library also has computers available.
Our Pre-K program is income based and a state issued sliding scale is used to determine eligibility for grant or tuition. We follow the Cabot School District calendar. Program hours are 7:30 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
If you have any questions about this new online registration process, feel free to contact the Pre-K Department at 501-843-3363 ext. 1014 or email:
Lori Bridges, Pre-K Director: Lori.Bridges@cps.k12.ar.us
Eva Zweifel, Administrative Assistant: Eva.Zweifel@cps.k12.ar.us
Pre-K Locations:
Central Elementary
Westside Elementary
Northside Elementary
Ward Central Elementary
Magness Creek Elementary
Mountain Springs Elementary
*Students placed by attendance zone