The CDA Family Buzz
Week of Monday, November 9th - Friday, November 13th, 2026
Good morning CDA Families,
Welcome to a new week filled with fresh beginnings and opportunities to grow! As we move one week closer to fall break, we look forward to meaningful learning experiences and celebrations with our scholars.
Thankful Thursday: On behalf of our faculty and staff, thank you to everyone who supported our Thankful Thursday initiative! The lunch provided was well received and greatly appreciated. Your kindness and generosity helped our team feel valued and supported.
Parent Data Conferences: If you have not yet met with your child’s teacher, please make every effort to schedule a conference. These conversations help us review your child’s progress, address concerns, and work together to support their success.
Thanksgiving and Awards Program: Next week, we will host our annual Thanksgiving and Awards Program, and all parents are invited! We look forward to celebrating our scholars’ accomplishments and sharing a time of gratitude. Additional program details will be shared soon.
Scholar Activities and Field Trips: In response to another concern raised during our School Improvement Council (SIC) meeting, we have several activities and field trips planned to enrich our scholars’ learning experiences. Upcoming elementary events include:
November 11: Grades 2–5 will visit Dock Street Theatre. The bus departs at 8:45 a.m.
November 17: Grades K4–1 will visit Gaillard Auditorium. The bus departs at 9:00 a.m.
November 17: A news production featuring Healing Hearts will be filmed at the elementary school beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Rigor in the Classroom: We are planning professional development to help our teachers continue strengthening instruction that challenges scholars to think deeply, explain their reasoning, and apply their learning. Our goal is to help every scholar grow as a confident, capable learner.
i-Ready Support: Dr. Ariel is in the building today, working with teacher teams and individual teachers to review i-Ready needs and support instructional planning ahead of next month’s testing. Please encourage your child to stay engaged in their assigned i-Ready lessons and give their best effort.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Let’s have a wonderful week!
One School. One Mission. Unlimited Potential.
Yours in education,
Dr. Johnson
We will host our Thanksgiving and Awards Ceremonies using the same format as last year:
Elementary: Wednesday, November 18, at 10:00 a.m.
Middle School: Thursday, November 19, at 10:00 a.m.Dinner will be served!
Gifted and Talented (GT) testing for participating elementary scholars will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10, at 11:00 a.m. Please ensure your child arrives at school on time and, whenever possible, avoid early pickups during testing to help minimize interruptions.
