Cat Courier
A Weekly News Update for Carolyn Lewis Elementary
Mrs. A. Yvonne Sturdivant, Principal
Mrs. Lindsey Jones, Assistant Principal
August 23, 2024
Message from Mrs. Sturdivant
Welcome back CLE Families! We have had a great start to the 24-25 school year! As we wrap up our first week, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your support and enthusiasm. I know there have been some pains with new times and procedures but soon they will feel normal and we will all adjust. It has been wonderful to see our students return with such energy and eagerness to learn.
Our teachers and staff have been working hard to ensure a smooth transition and it's been wonderful to witness the positive start we have had. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to create an engaging and supportive environment for all of our students.
Thank you for your partnership and for entrusting us with your child's education. Here's to a fantastic school year ahead!
New Procedures/New Times
As we welcome the school year we are welcoming new procedures and new times. Please keep the following in mind:
- No check outs after 3:00. This is an adjustment from 3:15. In order for us to efficiently call your child to the office, no check outs can occur after this time.
- The district has set new instructional times for the 24-25 school year. Students enter the classroom at 7:45. Instruction begins at 8:00. Instruction ends at 3:15. Buses run earlier in the mornings (about 10 minutes) and later in the afternoons (15-20 minutes).
- Any student not riding a bus must be dropped off in the car rider line. No Walk Ups. We have adjusted our morning drop off time to 7:20-7:50. We hope this helps our line run more smoothly in the mornings.
- The car rider line gate closes at 7:50. If you arrive on campus at this time or later you must park and walk your child to the front door. For safety reasons DO NOT send your child.
- The tardy bell rings at 8:00. If your child arrives at or after this time you must walk them in and sign them in. They will take a tardy slip and go to class.
- All absence excuses must be received at school the day your child returns from their absence.
Transportation Changes
If you need to make transportation changes for your child during the day, please email the Ms. Vicki and Ms. Erica in the office at:
washingtone@conwayschools.info
You may also email your child's teacher, but they may not see it until the end of the day so please email the office staff to ensure transportation changes are able to be made by the end of the school day prior to dismissal.
Attendance
Consistent attendance is crucial to your child's academic success. It ensures that students stay engaged, keep up with their work, and build strong relationships with their peers and teachers.
Please support your child's learning journey by ensuring they attend school every day. Your partnership is key to their academic growth and overall well-being.
Boo Hoo Yahoo Breakfast
KINDERGARTEN parents only may walk their students into their newly assigned classrooms this Monday morning, August 26 . The tardy bell rings at 8:00. Students may not go into their classrooms until 7:45.
The CLE PTO invites Kindergarten Parents to stop by the PLC lab after you drop your student off for a boo hoo yahoo breakfast!
Conway Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024.
Conway Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 3.
Shuttle Bus Info
CLE PTO T-Shirt Order Info
Volunteer with the CLES PTO
What’s Growing On in the CLES Garden
Email clesgardeninfo@gmail.com with questions about the CLE Garden!
Nominate a Champion of the Week
Nominate a CLE Champion of the Week here!
This champion can be a student, teacher, fellow parent, support staff...ANYONE. Our Champions are individuals who are representing our C.A.T.S characteristics (Caring, Able, Trustworthy and Safe) and making our days at CLE brighter for all!
For Your Calendar
September:
2: Labor Day - No School
19: Hungry Howie's CLE Spirit Night
Grade-level and Activity Newsletters
Kindergarten
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Activity
Contact Us
Email: clesocial@conwayschools.info
Website: https://www.conwayschools.org/cles
Location: 1805 Old Military Rd, Conway AR 72034
Phone: 501-450-4835
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