Canaan Elementary School News

Grateful for our CES Community

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Erin Madore, Assistant Principal

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Amy McDaniel, Administrative Assistant

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Beth Higgins, School Counselor

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Assistant Principal's Message

Hello Canaan Elementary Families!

November is here, and we have lots to be thankful for at CES! Our students have settled into their routines, are building new skills, and are making connections with their classmates and teachers. As we head toward the end of our first trimester, I wanted to share a few reminders and updates with you.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences are coming up on Monday, November 23rd. This is an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher and hear how things are going in the classroom. Teachers will share information about academic progress, assessment results, classroom routines, and social-emotional growth.

We value the partnership between home and school, and these conversations help us work together to make sure every child has what they need to be successful. Please make every effort to attend your conference. If you have questions about scheduling, reach out to your child’s teacher.

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving break is almost here. There will be no school for students Monday, November 23rd through Friday, November 27th. We hope you enjoy some extra time together and have a happy Thanksgiving!

Ready for Recess!

The temperatures are dropping, so it’s time to make sure those winter coats, hats, mittens, and boots are ready to go! We want our students to enjoy outdoor recess as much as possible, even when the weather turns chilly. If getting winter gear is a challenge for your family, please reach out to us. We want to help make sure every child is prepared.

Every School Day Counts!

We know that children get sick, appointments happen, and sometimes families need to take time away. At the same time, being in school consistently helps children keep up with learning, build friendships, and feel connected to their classroom community.

In Maine, school attendance is required by law for children ages 6–17, with certain exceptions. When students have repeated unexcused absences, we will reach out to families to discuss concerns and identify ways we can help.

We also monitor chronic absenteeism, which means missing 10% or more of the school year, whether absences are excused or unexcused. In a typical school year, that’s about 17–18 days away from school. Missing this much instruction can make it hard for students to stay on track academically.

If we contact you about your child’s attendance, please know that our goal is to work together and provide support. Thank you for doing your best to help your child be at school regularly.

As always, thank you for being part of our CES community. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to a great month of learning together. Enjoy the beautiful fall days, stay warm, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Warmly,

Erin Madore

Core Value of the Month - Gratitude

Each month Canaan Elementary students learn about a core value. These core values are essential for building good character and all point back to the BIG 3 - Treating others right, making smart decisions, and maximizing your potential. September's core value is Gratitude. Gratitude is letting others know how you see they've helped you.

Students will earn cougar slips if seen showing gratitude. Each month, we will draw one cougar slip and that student's classroom will win an extra recess! Teachers also pick 1-2 students each month to be the Core Value Student of the Month. These students will receive a certificate, a medal, and be invited to a pizza party with Mrs. Madore.