Cheetah Chatter Parent Update
Chapel District Elementary School May 13th-20th
May/June Upcoming Events and Info
Hello, Chapel Families!
May is quickly flying by and in a few short weeks it will be the end of the school year. Please take note of important dates, events, and information below:
- 5/19- CDES Fine Arts Night 6-7 p.m. (see flyer below)
- 5/20- CDES Diversity Day student presentations (see flyer and pictures below)
- 5/26- Field Day (outside, families welcome, see info below)
- 5/27- Early Dismissal 12:20 p.m.
- 5/30- Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL
- 6/3- Field Day Rain Date
- 6/7- Last Day for Pre-K
- 6/8, 6/9- Pre-K Parent Teacher Conferences
- 6/8- Kindergarten Celebration 9:30-10:30 a.m. (families welcome)
- 6/9- 5th Grade Awards program 9:45-10:45 a.m.(families welcome, 4 tickets per student)
- 6/10-Last Day for K-5 students, Early Dismissal 12:20 p.m.
End of the year awards for Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades will take place in classrooms and will be celebrated by the teacher and students only. We are limiting our end of the year celebrations including families to Kindergarten and 5th grade only. With Covid numbers on the rise, we are trying to limit visitors in the building. Thank you for your understanding!
MCAP Testing Dates
MCAP ELA -3rd Grade-May 16 and 17
MCAP Math-3rd Grade - May 23 and 24
Field Day 5/26
Our annual Field Day event is BACK! Students in grades 1-5 will participate in individual and team events outside in both the AM and PM. Students in PK and K will only participate in the morning. Please see our Field Day Schedule of Events for more information!
Families are welcome to attend all day, but will not be permitted to enter the building for any reason due to the increase in Covid numbers. All Field Day visitors will be required to park, go to the "Check In" station at the concession stand, sign in, show their license, and receive a Field Day wrist band. This is to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families at this popular event.
If you are interested in serving as a volunteer for your child's field day, please email your child's homeroom teacher to indicate your interest. Your child's teacher will assign you to a specific station or duty. There is a port-o-potty by the basketball court for anyone who needs to use the bathroom during this event. Visitors will not be permitted to enter the building during Field Day.
For any student buying lunch, please be sure to complete the Field Day Bag Lunch Order Form and return to your teacher. Forms will be sent home this week.
We look forward to seeing our families at our Fine Arts Night on 5/19 and Field Day on 5/26. Let's finish these last few weeks #CDESSTRONG!
Sincerely,
Dr. Kari M. Clow
CDES Principal
Increase in Covid-19 Cases
CDES Diversity Day Presentations 5/20!
2022 CDES Summer Learning Program
Important Upcoming Dates
MAY
*5/16-5/17- 3rd Grade MCAP ELA
*5/19- CDES Fine Arts Night 6-7 p.m.
*5/20- CDES Celebrating the Diversity of America Day
*5/23-5/24- 3rd Grade MCAP Math
*5/26- Field Day (Parents Welcome!)
*5/27- 12:20 p.m. Early Dismissal
*5/30- Memorial Day- NO School!
JUNE
*6/1- Grandparents Club Meeting 6:00 p.m. Media Center
*6/2- EHS Graduation
*6/2- CDES Volunteer Recognition Breakfast 9:00 a.m.
*6/3- CDES Field Day Rain Date
*6/7- Last Day for Pre-K
*6/8 and 6/9- Pre-K Parent/Teacher Conferences
*6/8- Kindergarten Celebration 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Parents Welcome)
*6/9- 5th Grade Awards Program 9:45 a.m. (families welcome, 4 tickets per student)
*6/10- Last Day for K-5 Students, 12:20 p.m. Early Dismissal
*6/19- Father's Day!
*6/27- Summer School Session #1 Begins
Upcoming MCAP Testing Dates at CDES
MCAP ELA -3rd Grade-May 16 and 17
MCAP Math-3rd Grade - May 23 and 24
How We Recognize Students at CDES for Positive Behavior!
*Pay attention
*Act responsibly
*Work to do their best
*Show respect
Students can also receive small P.A.W.S. daily when they follow school rules. Students then write their name on these P.A.W.S. coupons, which go into their classroom envelope for weekly drawings for the prize cart on Fridays.
Collecting Donations for Hygiene Kits for 4th and 5th Grades!
TCPS Registration for 2022-2023 School Year
Additional Dates Added: 5/18 and 5/31!
Additional Snacks at Lunch
Available Designs- CDES Online Spirit Wear Store!
CDES PTO Updates
PTO Officers:
Co- Presidents: Bernadette Golt and Taren Knopp
Vice President: Katie Callahan
Treasurer: Julie Callahan
Secretary: Ashley Foster
Meetings held in person in the Media Center OR you can attend virtually on Zoom!
*Next PTO Meeting: Tuesday, June 1st at 6:00 p.m- (with Grandparents Club)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85746972623?pwd=VHZTd1FtVDBuWnY3SjZNY0N0UlM4Zz09
*Please email any questions or comments to cdespto@gmail.com
Please link your E-Vic Card TODAY! You must renew your membership each year. Thank you!
Support Our PTO- Re-Link or Link Your Harris Teeter E-Vic Card! Must renew this annually!
CDES Grandparents Club Info
President: Mike Butler
Vice President: Carla Callahan
Treasurer: Cindy Doupnik
*Meetings will take place the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings held in person in the Media Center OR you can attend virtually on Zoom!
Next Grandparents Club Meeting: June 1st at 6:00 p.m
Zoom link- https://us05web.zoom.us/j/88366253821?pwd=RUJHb1JzRUVDeXoxRlFKWDNFZURsdz09
Please be sure to print out the Grandparents Club membership form below, complete, and to pay your $5 dues to be a member! We are looking for new members!