Family Newsletter
READBowl Champions!
Congratulations to our 2026 READBowl Champions! The following Shark Squads have the highest average of reading minutes.
2nd place: Lemon Sharks (Connolly/Kleiner/Vallen)
3rd Place: Hammerhead Sharks (Volpe/Campisi/Riley)
Safety Reminders
With the winter weather and snow mounds, please be extra vigilant and safe!
Friendly reminders for our Woodcrest Crossing Guards:
- All students and families should cross the street within the crosswalk with the crossing guard. Please remind students to walk and to stay within the crosswalk.
- Cars waiting to enter the front driveway should not stop in the crosswalk. This makes it difficult for other drivers to see pedestrians.
Arrival Reminders:
- Please cross at the designated crossing walk near the orange cones.
Do not pass or drive around cars that are in the drop-off line.
Please prepare your students to exit the car quickly. The drop off line is long due to the winter weather, and this will help to keep it moving.
Dismissal Reminders:
- Do not enter the bus loop in the back of the building to pick your child(ren). Not only does this slow down the buses for dismissal, but it also a safety concern.
- The parking lot is closed from 3:20-3:40 for dismissal. There is no driving in the parking lot during this time.
- Any changes to your child's dismissal procedure (e.g., if you are picking your child up instead of taking the bus) must be communicated to your child's teacher and Mrs. Petroski in the main office (npetroski@chclc.org).
Plastic Recycling
We are still continuing to collect plastic to recycle for an outdoor bench. We collected over 33lbs in December!
Take a look at the Recycling Challenge Slideshow for more information about what can (and cannot be recycled).
February is African American History Month
February 16: Make Up Snow Day - Day 2
February 16: 100th Day of School
February 17: No School, Teacher In-Service Day
February 18: PTA Meeting - In-person and virtual options!
February 20: Snowball Dance
March is Women's History Month
March 2: Shark Squads Day - Wear Woodcrest or Blue
March 2-6: Read Across America Week
March 6: Happy Pig Day!
March 10: PTA Meeting
March 17: Spring Picture Day
March 20: No School - In-Service Day
March 30: Make Up Snow Day - Day 3
March 31-April 5: Spring Break
June 15: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
June 16: Senior Clap Out
June 16-18: 1:00 Dismissal Days
June 18: Last Day of School
An updated District Calendar is available on the district website.
Mental Health Concerns for the Community
CHPS has partnered with Care Solace to provide free Mental Health Supports to our students, staff, and families. The Care Solace team can quickly connect you to verified providers in our community. Click Here to connect with a care provider or contact your school counselor for more information.
