Comet Express
August 28th
Happy Friday, Cedar Creek Families! We had such a great week at Cedar Creek! A big thank-you to the Olathe West Drumline and Cheerleaders for coming over and helping us kick off our year with our kickoff assembly. They brought so much energy and made it such a fun time for our students! Our students are off and running with our Wit & Wisdom curriculum, and it has been exciting to see the learning already taking place in classrooms. Our students have also already been learning how to play instruments in music—what a fun start to the year! A few reminders for this weekend: Spirit Wear: Tonight is the last night to order your CCE gear from our spirit wear store. Don't forget to place your order! Blast Off for CCE PTO Fundraiser: Be sure to check your child's backpack for information about our upcoming PTO fundraiser. This fundraiser is a little different from how they have done things in the past, so please take a moment to look over the information. As always, feel free to reach out to our PTO members with any questions! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy some time together as a family!
Week at a Glance
August 31st- September 4th
Monday ~ D Day
Tuesday ~ A Day
Wednesday ~ B Day
Thursday ~ C Day
Friday ~ D Day
Shorts and Shades
Mark Your Calendars
1st Quarter Dates
September 7th ~ No School
September 8th ~ Picture Day
September 14th-18th ~ Noah's Bandage Drive
September 14th-18th- Blast off for CCE fundraiser
September 14th ~ Red Monday (Chief's Gear)
September 15th ~CCE Purple and Green Day; Hearing Screenings
September 16th ~ Wacky Wednesday
September 17th~ Dress Like your Favorite Superstar; KDG Field Trip to Gieringer's Family Farm
September 18th ~ Class Shirt Day; 5th Grade Ernie Miller Field Trip; Carnival
September 25th ~ Blast OFF for CCE Celebration (If meet fundraising goal)
October 1st ~ PTO Meeting 5:30-6:30- Library
October 5th-8th ~ Book Fair
October 7th ~ Grandparents Lunch K-2
October 8th ~ Grandparents Lunch 3-5
October 9th ~ No School; Choir to Sing National Anthem at OW 7 PM
October 12th-14th ~ Conferences
October 14th ~ 12:10 Dismissal; Picture Retakes; Blood Drive
October 15th ~ No School
October 16th ~ No School
October 28th ~ 3rd Grade Musical 6:30
October 30th ~ Halloween Parade 9:15, Parties 2:30-3:30
November 2nd ~ No School
*Additional events will be added as they become available
** Information is subject to changer
Spirit Store
Choir Sign-Ups
Choir sign-ups are still open for all 4th and 5th grade students who would like to participate. Please click on the following link for more information and to sign up! https://forms.gle/HMZbKmjBuvePQEybA
Running Club Sign -Up
Pep Assembly with OW
Please find an information packet in your child’s folder with more information on the Blast Off for CCE fundraiser. Follow this link to donate: https://givebutter.com/c/blastoffforcce
Vision and Hearing Screenings
Vision screenings will be conducted starting Monday, August 24th and continue throughout the months of September and October for students in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades as well as students in 4th grade who are new to the district. Hearing screenings for the same group of students will take place on Tuesday, September 15th. You will be contacted by the school nurse if your student does not pass either of their screenings. Please contact Nurse Carla at cmclark@olatheschools.org with any questions or concerns regarding these screenings. We need a few parent volunteers to help hearing screenings run smoothly. If you are interested in helping on the morning of September 15th, please contact Nurse Carla.
Vision screening does not replace a complete vision exam conducted by an eye care professional
(optometrist or ophthalmologist). If you have concerns about your student’s eye health or academic progress, a complete examination by an eye care professional is highly recommended. If your child has been seen by an optometrist or ophthalmologist this
school year, please obtain a copy of the results to share with the school.
Why is it important for schools to provide vision screening?
Children with vision problems may not know they are having trouble seeing. Without early detection
and treatment, children’s vision problems can lead to permanent vision loss and learning difficulties.
Vision screening will consist of one or more of the following:
1. Distance visual acuity - ability to see objects/print far away
2. Color vision - ability to see colors
3. Instrument-based screening – provides estimates of seeing objects far away and close,
blurred vision, unequal vision between the two eyes, and eye misalignment
4. Near visual acuity (ability to see objects/print close up) and Binocular vision (how well the eyes work together) may also be tested on an individual basis by request of a parent or teacher for specific concerns about a student's visual acuity.
How will the results be shared?
Students may be rescreened if they fail their initial screening to ensure accuracy of results. If your child does not either of their screenings, the school nurse will contact you to share the results and may make a recommendation for further evaluation by the appropriate medical professional.
If you have any questions about the school vision or hearing screening programs, please contact the school nurse at cmclark@olatheschools.org.
Medication Policy
If your child has any medication that might need to be given at school (lunch time medication, epi pens, inhalers, etc.), please submit a completed, physician signed Medication Authorization Form and/or emergency care plan. Medications must be sent in their original container with attached pharmacy label.
Check out all of our district health and medication policies for further information.
Thanks!
Arrival & Dismissal
Lunch Menu
Picture Day September 8th
Specials Calendar
Star Store
OW Volleyball
Dear OW Feeder Schools and Community,
OW Jr. Owls Game Day Promotions! We want to see all of our Jr. Owls Volleyballers at the below special match day, sit behind the players bench, Jr Owls can enjoy one free admission and cheer on the Olathe West Owls Volleyball program! If you havent signed up already and would like to sign up to join- see the attached flyer with further information! Bring your family and friends! Let's go OWLS!
· Saturday, August 29th at 6:30pm at St James Academy. We'd love for our Jr Owls to come out, wear blue and support your Varsity OW Volleyball team! Student admission is $5 and you can purchase tickets here: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h202605210203261455478bb0e22344a/checkout
· September 1st at 6:30pm at Olathe West vs ONW (this game counts towards your one free admission for Jr. Owls)
· September 24th at 6:30pm at Olathe West vs. Gardner (this game counts towards your one free admission for Jr. Owls)
· October 13th 6:30pm at Olathe West vs. SME Senior Night (this game counts towards your one free admission for Jr. Owls)
· October 24th at 1pm and 3pm at Olathe West - Substate!!
Thank you!!! We hope to see you at our matches!
The Olathe West Volleyball Booster Club
Lunch Help Sign Up
Yearbooks
Order your yearbook before the price goes up! You can find a flyer in today’s Friday folders with more details and a QR code to purchase through Treering. You can also follow this link to order your Yearbook now:
Scan here or use this link to join the cce private Facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/203704777546428/?ref=share_group_link
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