CFL Family Newsletter
October 2025
"You're Busted" Tickets
If your child comes home wearing a “You’re Busted” ticket—don’t worry, it’s a good thing! This is a school-wide incentive we started last year to celebrate students who are following our Code of Conduct.
When staff notice a student being kind, taking care of themselves, or doing high-quality work, they award them a “Busted” ticket. Each week, tickets are entered into a drawing. Winners are announced over the intercom, receive a fun pencil, and get their picture displayed on our “Busted Wall.”
This is a fun and positive way to recognize the wonderful things our students are doing every day!
We would like to remind our CFL families to keep an extra set of clothes in your students backpack incase of a potty accident, food spill or for a health reason. Our supply is extremely low in the office.
Every Wednesday your child will take home their Wednesday Folders with communication about events and important happenings. PLEASE take time to go through it each week to avoid missing events or information that impacts things that are happening at school. Please return the folder the next school day/ Thank you!
Lastly, please remember to call before 2:00 PM with any end of day changes so that we can make sure proper communication happens.
Please Join us
"Coffee with the Principals" is a time for families to connect with us and learn about what's happening at school. We use this space to share updates on various school initiatives, discuss multiple platforms that support student success, and invite guest speakers from within our district. Our ultimate goal is to build strong partnerships with our families and share all the great work CFL is doing to ensure our students thrive!
25/26 Coffee with the Principal Dates:
Friday, October 31st
Friday, December 5th
Friday, January 30th
Friday, February 27th
Friday, April 24th
PK News
🌟 Dear Preschool Families, 🌟
We hope you are enjoying the beauty of autumn as the days get cooler. At the Center for Family Learning, our priority is keeping children comfortable, cared for, and engaged every day.
🍂 Parent Tip: Building Strong Connections Through Play
Play is more than fun—it’s one of the best ways to support your child’s learning and strengthen your bond. Here are a few simple ways to make playtime meaningful:
Be Present: Put aside distractions and give your child your full attention.
Follow Their Lead: Let your child choose the activity—this builds confidence and independence.
Join at Their Level: Sit on the floor or wherever they are playing to encourage connection.
Ask Questions: Use open-ended questions like, “What do you think will happen next?”
Celebrate Efforts: Praise small achievements and encourage exploration.
Most of all, remember that the gift of your time is what matters most. Play builds language, problem-solving, and social skills, while also deepening the parent-child relationship.
📌 Reminders & Upcoming Events
📚 Checkpoint Coming Soon: Teachers are observing and documenting learning for the first Teaching Strategies GOLD checkpoint.
🎉 Family Celebration – October 2: Join us in the atrium for a display of student work, and reading with your child. Please check in at the front office first to get your badge.
🎃 Halloween Parties – October 31: More details to come from your child’s teacher!
☕ Coffee with the Principals – November 7 at 9:00 a.m.
🌳 Tree Study PreK Celebration – November 7: Come join us at CFL. More details to come!
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s early learning journey. Together, we can make this school year a joyful and enriching experience!
With gratitude,
Nicole Hills, Assistant Principal & Director
Picture Retakes
Picture Retakes will be on October 3rd!
Halloween Parties will be held on Friday October 31st
Halloween Parties will be on Friday, October 31st. Kids can dress up. Each teacher will send out communication about dress up expectations and how you can support them.
If you are planning on attending, you will need to complete a quick background check with our Raptor System. This process may take time, so we encourage you to please stop by the CFL office before this event with your ID so we can get you in the system. This will expedite the wait time.
As always - no blood, gore, or weapons. We are planning an outdoor costume parade. Parents are welcome to join us outside for the parade, which will be in front of the school at 1:45. Parties will follow.
