Inside the Bear Den
September 7th - 11th
Reminders
Attendance
When a student must miss school, a written excuse signed by a parent or guardian must be presented to the student’s teacher within 72 hours of the student’s return to school. Parents are encouraged to upload the notes to Infinite Campus. Reference: CCS Board Policy 4400
Reminder to bring a photo ID for checking out a student/s, and the individual picking up the student must be listed as an authorized pick-up individual.
BOG - 3rd Graders
Our 3rd-grade students will take the Beginning of 3rd Grade Reading Test (BOG) on September 10. Please help your child be successful by making sure they:
- Arrive at school on time.
- Get a good night’s rest the evening before.
- Eat a healthy breakfast.
- Come to school ready to do their very best!
Communination
Car Rider/Pick-up
Please remember to have your pick-up card clearly visible in your dashboard window when you arrive.
We also ask that you help your student learn their pick-up number. Knowing their number will help us expedite the dismissal process and get everyone home as quickly and safely as possible.
For the safety of everyone involved in dismissal, please do not use your cell phone while picking up your student(s). Your full attention helps us keep our students, families, and staff safe.
Early Parent Pick-ups
We certainly understand that this is a holiday weekend and the school week can be long for students, particularly by the time Friday arrives. However, we also want to consider the cumulative impact of leaving school at 11:30 each Friday. The student would miss approximately 3½ hours of instructional time each Friday. Over a 26-week period, that would total approximately 91 hours of missed instruction, which is equivalent to roughly 14 full school days. While one early dismissal may seem minimal, the cumulative loss of instructional time over the course of the year can be significant. We truly understand that families have different needs and schedules. Our goal is not to make things difficult for your family, but rather to ensure that we are considering what is in the best educational interest of your child. We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we work together to support your child’s success.
Calendar Dates
Event Information
Event Information
Looking Ahead
Events/Testing
There will be no school on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. We hope our families enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday!
September 10 – Beginning of 3rd Grade Reading Test (BOG)
Our 3rd-grade students will take the Beginning of 3rd Grade Reading Test (BOG) on September 10.
September 21 – October 2: Read-A-Thon Begins!
More information and details will be coming soon. Get ready to read, have fun, and reach your reading goals!
September 28: School Spirit Day
Wear your favorite CIS school colors or CIS attire and show your Cub pride!
September 29: College Day
Wear your favorite college gear and represent the college or university you love!
September 30: Career Attire Day
Dress as what you want to be when you grow up! Let’s celebrate our students’ bright futures and big dreams!
September 30 | 5:00 PM: Title I Meeting
GPS/CIS families are invited to attend our Title I Meeting. More information and details will be coming soon
