Busy! Busy! Busy!

Good morning! Welcome to the last full week of school! Can you believe we only have one more Monday!? This week (and next week, too!) proves to be a busy one here at CES with lots of fun activities scheduled!
   
     May 14 Kindergarten will be heading to the zoo for a field trip! I know they will have lots of fun learning about all of the animals up close! I always love to hear stories the children tell up their return, they are always so excited! It is great to see them so excited about learning!
   
     May 15 is CES's annual FIELD DAY! Be sure your children dress in layers (in case it is cool in the morning) and wear tennis shoes! No flip flops or open-toed. There will be lots of running and playing and tennis shoes are the most appropriate, safe shoe to wear. Also, be sure to put sun-block on your children before they leave for the day and you may want to send some with them to reapply as the day progresses. DON'T FORGET PLENTY OF DRINKS TO HELP STAY HYDRATED, SUNGLASSES, AND HATS!!

     May 17 is Career Day! We will have lots of great guest speakers coming in to meet and talk to the students about different career choices. Please be sure to ask your child about guest speakers who visited that day as well as what their favorite career is!
 
    Next week: May 20, kicks of our end of year DIBELS and reading celebration! Children earned DIBELS Dollars every day and have saved them up throughout the last several weeks of school. They will be able to 'cash in' those dollars to attend a Popsicle and Play party!

• Monday, kindergarten will celebrate their reading accomplishments
• Tuesday, 1st grade will celebrate their reading accomplishments
• Wednesday, 2nd grade will celebrate their reading accomplishments

 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL STUDENTS FOR THEIR WONDERFUL ACCOMPLISHMENTS!! THANK YOU, PARENTS, FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND SUPPORT!
 

HAPPY MONDAY!!

Good Monday morning!
     Today we begin DIBELS testing! We are so excited to see the growth and changes that have occurred over the year!
     Today is also the 2nd grade arts show! Second grade students will be showcasing their artistic abilities in art as well as in music! We look forward to great shows today and welcome friends and family of our 2nd grade students!

REMEMBER!! Tomorrow is Kindergarten Cap and Gown Picture Day!! We will begin early tomorrow morning so please be sure your child is on time (they should be every day!!) Also remember to send in money with your child. Payments will be given directly to the photographer and only students who have orders will be allowed to take pictures.

 Have a wonderful day!

Kindergarten Cap and Gown Pictures

Good Wednesday Morning!
   
 Kindergarten cap and gown pictures have been rescheduled! They will now be taken on Tuesday, April 30th! 

Special Olympics is May 2nd!! Be sure to come out and support our athletes!

April 29th is the 1st and 2nd grades' art and music show!

We look forward to seeing you at these events!

CES NEWS

DIBELS Testing Soon

All CES students will complete the state mandated DIBELS assessment between April 29^th and May 10^th.  Please complete your child’s reading homework nightly to help prepare for this assessment.  Each student has a chart to fill in encouraging them to actively participate in reading at school and complete assigned homework.  Teachers will direct students to fill in spaces as assignments are completed.

Kindergarten Registration for 2013-2014

Kindergarten registration for the 2013-2014 school year is the week of April 22 – 26.  All children five years of age on or before September 2, may register.  Please encourage family and friends with children that age, to register at CES any day that week between 8:00 and 3:00.

 K-4 Applications Now Available

CES will offer three K-4 classes next year.  The members of these classes are drawn by lottery the first week of May.  Applications are now available at CES in the front office.  Applications must be returned on or before April 30^th, to be entered in the drawing.  Children must be 4 years of age on or before September 1, to be eligible for the K-4 class.  The 54 names will be drawn on May 3^rd, at 9:00.

Celebrate the Arts

We are going to recognize the accomplishments of our students in art, music, and Spanish on the following days.  Musical presentations will be:

April 29 – Grade 2 – 1:20 or 1:55

May 2 – Grade 1 – 1:20 or 1:55

May 6 – Grade K – 1:20 or 1:55

Grade Pre – K   1:20

Art will be displayed for one week.

April 29 – May 3 – Grades 1 and 2

May 6 – May 10 – Grades K and Pre-K

CES Projects

Discovery Play Garden continuing to grow!

We are continuing to develop our Discovery Play Garden in the old Butterfly Garden area.  This past Saturday, we had a team of approximately 25 people working in the garden as part of the local churches’ Great Day of Service.  We are very grateful to the individuals who took time out of their Saturday to work at our school.  They planted flowers, mounted bird houses, cut weeds, repaired bicycles, and created a wonderful labyrinth for our students.  Please come by and see this area if you have not already done so.

CES Garden Club collecting cans!!

We have formed a Garden Club with a group of first grade students who would like to purchase flowers for the Discovery Play Garden.  These students are currently collecting aluminum cans to recycle for flower money.  Please send us your cans!!!

12:00 Dismissal

Good morning! We have just received word that due to the impending inclement weather, Chilton County Schools will be dismissing at 12:00. That means car riders will begin to dismiss at 11:30 here at CES!
     We thank you for your cooperation and flexibility!
     STAY SAFE!

Possible Severe Weather Threat

Good morning!
     I know many of you are concerned with the possibility of severe weather moving into our area later today and are asking if our school is closing early as a result. At this time, we have no information that our school will be closing early. If the decision is made to dismiss early, you will receive a call from our superintendent informing you.
     As we receive information we will post it here to keep you updated!
Have a great day and stay safe!

Monday Memo

Good BEAUTIFUL morning!! I can't think of a better way to start a week than with this incredibly gorgeous day!
 Below I have added our list of upcoming events with the addition of two more activities:
April 29-Art Show and April 29 through May 3rd: 1st and 2nd grades Art Display

APRIL
April 2-19                EL Testing
April 22-26              KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
April 24                   Progress Reports
April 25                   Kindergarten Cap and Gown Pictures
April 29                   Art Show
April 29-May 3        2nd and 1st grades Art Display
April 29-May 10     DIBELS Testing

 MAY
May 9                    1st grade to DeSoto Caverns
May 12                  Mother's Day
May 15                  Field Day
May 23                  LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS


 As always, thank you for entrusting your children with us every day. We enjoy every moment with have with them!