Chester Elementary School

We are so excited to have our students back on campus and our families back at home!

We have all been through an extremely stressful experience. We have all been through a lot and we have many challenges that lay ahead. We also know WE ARE CHESTER and that we will come together to connect and thrive.

Thus, our theme for this year: Connect and Thrive. It couldn't be a more perfect fit. This year we are focused on our students connecting with each other, with our staff, and most importantly with our community.

As we navigate the wildfire that has struck our beloved community, it is our connections that will give us strength, that give us optimism, that give us hope. Together, we are determined that each child will thrive and that each of our students will feel empowered to help our beautiful community also THRIVE. We have a wonderful year filled with student centered activities and a wonderful and caring staff that will make this happen.

We hope that welcoming students to campus on September 7, 2021 will establish a sense of safety, excitement and community for your children. The Chester Elementary Staff has planned a wonderful year and will continue to provide a place for learners to connect and thrive.

Your CES Staff

CES Allstar Classroom lineup:

Jill Spooner (Kindergarten)

Kellie Bainbridge (TK/Kindergarten)

Kara Cardona (First Grade)

Aletha O’Kelley (Second Grade)

Lara Twitchell (3rd Grade)

Carlena Braun (4th Grade)

Melissa White (4th Grade)

Susan Tantardino (5th Grade)

Meghan Whalen (6th Grade)

Russ Myhre (PE and Intervention)

Camille Klimek (Intervention)

Brooke Geer (Educational Specialist)

Nicholle Crowther (Vice Principal)

Colly Fischer (Principal)

CES All Star Support Staff lineup:

Cheyne Gerbatz (Paraeducator)

Gretchen O’Brien (Paraeducator)

Jennie Mathews (Garden Manager)

Jennifer Meyers (Health Tech)

Jody Haver (Paraeducator)

Julie Sutton (Paraeducator)

Mary Juska (Media Tech)

Nicole Peterson (Administrative Assistant)

Sara Gannon (Paraeducator)

Shellie Posch (Attendance Clerk and Paraeducator)

Wendy Cheli (After School Director)

• Class Lists: Available in Aeries and will posted the Friday before school starts.

• Supply Lists: Students do not need anything more than what we have on the supply list. No one needs more stress right now!

• Back to School Night is 9/13/21

• Masks- Yes! They will be worn indoors by all staff, students and visitors. We will be able to remove them outdoors.

We have all been through a lot these last few months. Sometimes it's hard to know the right thing to say. Stress also shows up in many different ways, especially among children. This is a great resource for parents and remember that all of us here at CES are here to help.

Email: cfischer@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Website: ces.pcoe.k12.ca.us
Location: 158 Aspen Street, Chester, CA, USA
Phone: 5302583194
Facebook: facebook.com/ChesterElementary