The BlueJay Beat

Sept 25-Oct 14 - Spirit Gear on Sale!

Oct 2 - Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Oct 3 - Wear Purple

Oct 8 - End of 1st 9 Weeks Grading Period

Oct 9 - No School ~ Parent Conference Day

Oct 10 - No School - Student/Staff Holiday ~ District closed

Oct 13 & 14 - No School ~ Professional Development Day ~ Columbus Day

Oct 14 - LAST DAY to purchase spirit gear!

Oct 16 - Coffee with the Counselor

Oct 17 - Report Cards Available in Skyward

Oct 17 - Wear Brown

Oct 22 - Wear Orange for Unity Day & Stand Against Bullying

Oct 24 - Wear Gray

Oct 27 - 31 - Red Ribbon Week - Dress Up!

Oct 31 - Storybook Character Day

Wednesdays - Join your teacher in wearing a college or military shirt on Wednesdays.

We have had a great time this year with our Hollywood theme and seeing all the staff decorating with different children's movies!

Join in the fun and order your school shirt here:

https://stores.inksoft.com/barrett-lee_ecc/shop/home

LAST DAY to order:

Tuesday, October 14!

Our students have loved receiving their free Book Buddy!

We have several more to give out to students.

Haven't received yours yet?

Just visit the School Store link here: https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000373479

And then send 8 emails. Once you have sent 8, the school will get a code, and your child will receive their Book Buddy! (It is ok if you no longer have the lanyard. The school will be notified and your child will receive their Buddy, once you send the 8 emails.)

You can then use your account, if you wish, to shop online at over 300 retail stores. When you do, the store gives back to the school. Think of it as modern-day box tops, just no more clipping!

Your child can also win additional prizes, all the way up to a PS5! The people you sent emails to are able to send gift cards to your child to purchase books, or to your teacher.

We have already sent home almost 200 Book Buddies with students and they have been so excited. Thank you to those families that have already signed up and supported your teacher and school.

Use this link and input the code below to find your child's picture.

https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry

Our students have done a great job remembering to wear their IDs daily. Thank you, parents, for ensuring your child has their ID daily.

If you need to replace an ID, you can always send cash; however, we now also offer an online payment option for your convenience.

https://skyward.cvisd.org/StudentSTS/Session/Signin?area=Home&controller=Home&action=Index

October is breast cancer awareness month.

Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer?

One person is diagnosed every 10 minutes.

The average age to get breast cancer is between 30 - 70.

85% of women diagnosed have no family history.

What to do:

Monthly self exams beginning at age 20 and yearly mammograms beginning at 40.

*Please make sure you arrive a few minutes early and be on time to the classroom, as the conferences are scheduled back-to-back.

Join our counselor as she presents this month's topic on bullying and how we can work together to ensure all children feel safe.

Report Cards will be released in Skyward on Friday, October 17.

A hard copy will not be sent home. Access your child's report card through Skyward.

Follow the steps below to view your child's report card.

Unity Day is celebrated to promote kindness and stop bullying.

Wear orange on Unity Day to show your support that all kids deserve to be safe in school, online and in the community.

Facts:

1 in 3 high school students report using e-cigarettes regularly

71% of high school students do not view regular marijuana smoking as harmful

80% of high school students have tried alcohol.

High school is to late to educate your child. From a young age, monitor what your child is exposed to and be aware of conversations they hear. Promote a healthy lifestyle from the beginning.

In the spirit of being healthy and safe:

Spread Awareness

Talk about Dangers

Encourage and Make Alcohol and Drug-free Choices

Please read the attached note regarding the guidelines and appropriate attire for Storybook Character Day.

This month we will be studying the character trait of Responsibility. We will use the Character Strong Curriculum monthly to explore different traits through the year.

Read more in our PK Family Connection Letter about Responsibility.

Parent Letter - English

Parent Letter - Spanish

Dismissal is from 2:50 - 3:15

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We have had a great time celebrating our students at our monthly BlueJay Bash! We just held our second one of the year last Friday and the students enjoyed dancing, singing and being recognized on stage with a certificate and brag tag.

Teachers will be sharing pictures with their class through school status blasts.

Each month, students have the opportunity to come to the Blue Jay Bash by being at school and on time for the month. Our Outstanding Blue Jay of the Month is also recognized from each classroom as well as our students that are showing outstanding character traits.

Keep up the great work Blue Jays and we will see you at the next Bash!

Regular, punctual, daily attendance is required of all our students.

We do understand that sometimes our students are sick and need to stay home.

If a student has diarrhea , is vomiting, or running a fever, they need to stay home. Student's must be fever free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school.

When your child is out, email our Attendance Clerk, Mrs. Alma, at alma.carrizales@cvisd.org

Anytime your student is out for a doctor's appointment or therapy, a note from the doctor or therapist is required. Otherwise, a parent note is needed the day the student returns.

Make sure the note includes your child´s name, teacher´s name, date of absence and reason for absence. A student will not be counted absent if he or she leaves school or is late to school and a note from a doctor or therapist is provided for that day.