Cheetah Chat
January 2025 Issue
Dear Cedar Point Families,
The holidays are a wonderful time to share extra cheer and joy. It was a heartwarming experience to witness such a caring community culture supporting the many events, programs, and activities of our Champion Cheetah students. We greatly appreciated all of the classroom donations, visits and support of our teachers and staff.
We were also grateful for the overwhelming generosity of our families who donated towards our giving tree collection. Thanks to your donations, we were able to support more than a dozen families for the holidays.
As we ring in the new year, we are excited about the many events planned for 2025 and we look forward to our continued partnership with all of our Cedar Point families.
Thank you for your continued support.
Yours in Education,
Aerica A. Williams, M.Ed., Principal
Laura A. Crawford, Assistant Principal
See our complete school calendar on our website.
Jan. 14 - Cheetah Chorus Pyramid Concert, Patriot H.S., 7 p.m.
Jan. 14 - PTO Spirit Night, Vocelli Pizza (all day)
Jan. 17 - End of the 2nd grading period
Jan. 20 - No School (Martin Luther King Jr. holiday)
Jan. 21-22 - No School (Teacher Workdays/Conferences)
PWCS reviews information from emergency management, meteorologists and state highway administrators about road conditions, and school personnel also inspect the conditions of roads throughout the county, sidewalks, parking lots and bus lanes. Decisions are made based on county-wide conditions and weather forecasts to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and residents across more than 350 square miles, with significant elevation changes. This means closings may occur when conditions might not seem particularly bad in your immediate area.
PWCS tries to make decisions on delays and closings as many hours in advance as possible, in consideration of families who need time to make proper arrangements. In most cases, the decision will be made the night before; or in uncertain conditions, not later than 4:30 a.m. on the morning of closing. Once weather-related decisions are made, weather communications will then follow as rapidly as possible.
Make sure you're getting communications by ensuring your contact information in ParentVUE is up to date. PWCS will send out email and text message communications in the event of closures, delays, etc. You can also find this information on the PWCS website or Facebook page.
Cedar Point is collecting items to support local foster children through the Department of Social Services. Our student Crew groups will be putting together backpacks for foster children, filled with personal care and comfort items. We have received a generous donation of backpacks and are in need of donated items to fill our backpacks with love.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845ABAC2EA6F9C70-54117019-cedar#/
We would greatly appreciate your donations and help in making this happen! If you are able to help, please drop off donated items in the Cedar Point front office on or before Friday, Feb. 7.
Thank you for your support of our Cedar Point Backpack Buddies!
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Winter Student Enrichment Programs (SEPs) are now open for registration! We have some exciting sessions that will kick off at the end of January and early February 2025. These programs are held after school hours at Cedar Point Elementary School and will be sure to fill your children with excitement while building upon valuable skills.
Check out what's coming up:
🎨 ART CLUB (Onsite, Begins January 27 | Mondays, 6 weeks, grades K-5)
📣 CHEETAH CHEERLEADING (Onsite, Begins January 29 | Wednesdays, 8 weeks, grades K-5)
🧪 *NEW* SCIENCE CLUB (Foam, Slime, and Potions) (Onsite, Begins January 30 | Thursdays, 6 weeks, grades K-5)
♟️ CHESS CLUB (Onsite, Begins February 4 | Tuesdays, 12 weeks, grades 1-5)
Spaces to these SEPs are limited and available on a first-come basis.