Coyote Connection
December 2024
Family Engagement Newsletter December 2024
A message from the Principal
Dear Families,
During the upcoming winter break (December 23- January 3), we hope the days off will be restful and joyful. We are grateful to everyone for helping to restore a routine for showing up to school when school resumes on January 6th.
We appreciate everyone's efforts to avoid taking extra time off and we want to remind you to send your child to school as long as your child is healthy.
Everyday of school is an important opportunity for students to develop personally, socially and academically.
We want to thank our students and their families who do their best to show up daily to school even when it isn't easy.
We thank our teachers and support staff who go above and beyond to make school a welcoming and safe place for all students to learn.
We thank our administrators who help us work together to ensure we create a safe and engaging learning environment.
We thank our many volunteers and PTO members who provide the extra help and resources to give the students the support they need.
We appreciate each one of you. May this holiday season bring you joy.
If your family or your child needs support, reach out to our administrators or our counselors.
We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on January 6th.
Sincerely,
Ruby C. Maestas
Attendance Letters
We will be sending attendance letters out to students who have missed 10% or more of the school year for Term 1. If you receive a letter, please reach out to us with questions.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
FACULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH - MRS. CHAMPIGNIE
Kerry Champignie's goals:
Student Success: Helping all students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Creating a Positive Learning Environment: Building a classroom culture that fosters inclusivity, respect, and collaboration.
Continuous Learning: Staying updated on best practices in education and expanding my knowledge through professional development.
Making a Difference: Leaving a lasting, positive impact on students’ lives beyond academics.
My greatest accomplishment is being a mother. Seeing my children, Cole and Kelsey, grow into kind, confident, and independent people is a profound achievement. I am so proud of both of my children!
What motivates me is witnessing the "aha!" moments when my students grasp a concept or develop new skills. Seeing students grow, overcome challenges, and achieve their potential is deeply fulfilling to me.
Some of my favorite things are: being with my family and friends, crafting, pizza, and of course teaching my wonderful 4th grade students!
Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.– Unknown
STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH - MRS. RAMSEY
My goal is to make a positive difference in my students lives.
My greatest accomplishment is being the best mom I can be to my three children.
My children and students motivate and push me to never give up when presented with challenges and to embrace new experiences.
Some of my favorite things are making memories and traditions with my family, hiking, shopping, soft cozy blankets, coloring and teaching.
Wherever you are, whatever you do make sure you put your whole heart into it and that it brings some happiness to your life.
ART
- We started the year learning how to make bubble letters and creating a four letter word that best describes us.
- In art, grades K-5 are learning about the elements of design through collage, painting, and drawing.
- Students in grades two and three studied shapes while creating a paper collage of someone they knew very well.
- Kindergartners and first graders created autumn trees with warm colors.
- Kindergartners and first graders studied photographs of insects and recreated the shapes in a paper collage.
- Kindergartners and first graders made a line sculpture with paper after listening to a poem called Larry the Line.
COLD WEATHER
COLD WEATHER has arrived…remember to send your child in with layers, including hats, gloves, scarves and a winter coat. We make every effort to ensure we get the students outdoors for recess, unless of course it's raining or other weather that prevents us from doing so. If your student is not ready for the cold weather by dressing appropriately, he/she will need to sit in the office during recess.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Thursday, 12/12/24 - Winter Band/Chorus Concert 6:30 pm
Friday, 12/13/24 - No School - Teacher Professional Day
Monday, 12/16/24 - Report Cards will be published to the Aspen portal
Tuesday, 12/10/24 - Try It Tuesday
Monday, 12/23 - Friday, 1/3/25 - Holiday Recess
Monday, 1/6/25 - Welcome Back!
Friday, 1/17/25 - Early Release Day - 11:45 am dismissal
Monday, 1/20/25 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
REPORT CARDS
Marks closed for all students on Wednesday, 11/27/24. Report cards will be published to the Aspen portal on Monday, 12/16/24. Students will also bring a copy home. If you have any questions with logging into Aspen to view your student's report card, please contact the office.
MCAS SPRING 2025 Testing Dates:
Grade 3:
ELA: Tuesday, April 15, and Wednesday, April 16
Math: Wednesday, May 14, and Thursday, May 15
Grade 4:
ELA: Thursday, April 10, and Friday, April 11
Math: Monday, May 12, and Tuesday, May 13
Grade 5:
ELA: Tuesday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 9
Math: Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9
STE: Friday, May 16, and Monday, May 19
TRY IT TUESDAY
WINTER AFTER SCHOOL YOGA
FAN DAY
Thursday, 12/19/24 is Fan Day! Staff and students are welcomed to wear your favorite sports team t-shirt or gear. Whether you are a fan of the Patriots, Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox, Coyotes, Crusaders, the list goes on...we aim to make fan days easier for the kids to join in.
More Fan Days:
January 15
February 26
April 10
May 9
SCHOOL COUNCIL
Interested in learning more about our School Improvement Plan? Our School Council meets monthly on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00-4:00PM. All are welcome to attend.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING
In order to be a chaperone on a field trip or volunteer at CES, you must have an up to date CORI on file. You must also have attended a Volunteer Training Session. Please see the list below for the upcoming Volunteer Trainings:
February 4, 2025 - 3 pm
March 27, 2025 - 3 pm
THE IMPORTANCE OF USING PICK UP PATROL
Pick Up Patrol is a web based program that we use for early dismissals and end of day dismissal plans. All dismissal information needs to be put in PUP by 1:45 pm on a daily basis. Reports are then published and sent to teachers in order to prepare for a safe and orderly dismissal. If there is an emergency after 1:45 requiring a dismissal, please call the office for assistance. As you know, the end of the day is a very busy time in the main office. Your help in keeping PUP updated ensures the proper dismissal of your student from the classroom.
If you need assistance using PUP, please call the office so that we can assist you in using this very helpful tool.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and Found is located in the cafeteria at CES. Please have your student look there for any item that has been misplaced. At the end of each month, all items are donated. Please label your student's clothing, lunchbox, etc.; as this will help us return the item.
ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT
This year's Attendance Theme is Be Present Be Powerful: As parents and caregivers, we all want to give our children the best possible chance at a happy, healthy, successful future. One way to do that? Get them to school as often as possible! Being here in person helps them develop in so many ways. Plus, they’re able to connect with friends and adults, collaborate and problem-solve, think critically, be creative, and engage in hands-on learning.
HOLIDAY BAND/CHORUS CONCERT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
Carver School Committee recognized students for the outstanding MCAS Scores. Student ambassadors presented "CES Happenings" to the Committee.