Mr. Jackson, CES Principal.. Derek.Jackson@myeagles.org

Mrs. Wilding, CES Secretary.. Joelle.Wilding@myeagles.org

Mrs. Phelps, CES Counselor.. Ashley.Phelps@myeagles.org

Mrs. Schlegel, Nurse.. Paige.Schlegel@myeagles.org

Mrs. McLaury, Child Care & Preschool Director.. Terri.McLaury@myeagles.org

To ensure children are healthy and ready to start their first year of school, the State of Michigan has established an Oral Health Kindergarten Assessment Program. The program was created as part of Public Act 261 of 2020. In addition to a required hearing and vision screening, a child is to have a dental assessment completed before starting school. The Jackson County Health Department has partnered with Smiles on Wheels to assist parents in meeting this requirement. They will be coming Monday, September 23rd. If you do not want your student to participate, please call the office to let us know.

Save the date! Picture will be Thursday, October 17th!

Why don't you see giraffes in elementary school?

*Because they're all in high school!

Where do people learn how to make ice cream?

*Sundae school!

Show your school spirit and wear blue and gold every Friday!

We are excited to share that free breakfast and lunch will continue for the 2024-2025 school year! We still encourage families to complete a free and reduced lunch application. It may help families qualify for other programs.

Welcome back Little Golden Eagles!

I am hopeful that you all had a restful summer break! We have been working very hard for the start of our 2024-25 school year, and cannot wait to share the amazing activities and learning opportunitites with our students!

I encourage each of our families to familiarize themselves with our new student handbook, non-negotiables, and behavior rubrics found in this newsletter as well as on our school district website: www.myeagles.org. It's important that we join together to support your student(s) in their educational journey as we aim to provide a safe environment daily for the best learning opportunities. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Homecoming week is in the middle of the month. We welcome all Little Eagles to participate in our dress up days as well as walk in the parade on Friday, September 20th in Downtown Brooklyn. More details to come!

I am looking forward to a wonderful year together! My door is always open to help support you and your student(s) throughout their educational journey here at Columbia Elementary School!

Educationally yours,

Mr. Jackson

Hi Little Eagles!!

We have had a great start to the year, its been so nice to see all your smiling faces.

In September I will be visiting each classroom as a refresher of what I do and how I can support students. I will also be completing minute meetings. This is where I meet 1 on 1 with each student for a quick hello to get to know them. I am so very excited to learn a little more about each of your little eagles that I have not had the pleasure to know, and visit with all that I have previously known!

CES will continue to use Character Strong as our district Social Emotional curriculum. Keep a look out for fun parent letters within our Smore and on social media to help you engage with your student more at home on the topic of the month.

*September we are focusing on RESPECT.*

As always, please feel free to reach out if you are in need of resources or if there is a way I can support your student as we move into the new school year.

I can be reached at: ashley.phelps@myeagles.org or 517-769-8557.

Welcome back Little Eagles!

This month the Health Department will be visiting each classroom to teach proper handwashing. Healthy brains and healthy bodies are vital to learning. If you ask most students who come into the nurse’s office for one reason or another, my advice is often the same, “Drink water, and lots of it!” Being well hydrated, along with eating well-balanced meals and being physically active, will help students feel better, think better and learn better!

Here are 7 Habits of Healthy Kids to get the school year started off on the right track:

1. Practice good hygiene by WASHING YOUR HANDS especially before and after you eat!

2. Stay energized by eating nutritious meals and snacks. Eat a healthy breakfast every morning!

3. Get a good night’s rest. School aged children need at least 8-10 hours of sleep per night.

4. EXERCISE! Run, walk, stretch and play!

5. Brush your teeth and floss every day!

6. Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze to keep from spreading germs.

7. Make good choices for a happy, healthy, YOU!

** Please send an extra change of clothes for your child to keep at school, accidents happen!

IMMUNIZATION REMINDER

All students must be in compliance with the state's law for immunization requirements by the first day of school. If a student is not in compliance with immunizations, a medical or non-medical waiver must be on file in order for the student to be in compliant and to not be excluded from school. Please contact the Jackson County Health Department if you have any other questions.

If you have not already, please bring in your students' new, un-opened medication with a medication form filled out from the doctor.

If your student has an allergy or food preference you would like us to abide by here at school, please contact me so I can make our kitchen staff aware.

Any other questions, you can contact me at paige.schlegel@myeagles.org

Showing up to school greatly impacts a student's academic success. Families play a crucial role in ensuring that a student gets to school safely and on time daily. We understand that absences are unavoidable, such as illness or medical appointments. Please call in advance if your child will not be in school.

CES Attendance Line 517-592-7552

The PTO Meeting is the first Thursday of every month.

All parents and staff are invited to attend.