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Little Eagles

Columbia Elementary School (PK-2)

Little EaglesColumbia Elementary School (PK-2)

March 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Meet Columbia Elementary School Staff
Please Click Here For CES Staff Contact Information
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A Peek Ahead

Tuesday, March 5th

2nd Grade Brownies 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 6th

Comfy Cozy Day!

Thursday, March 7th

K/1st Grade Girl Scouts 5:00-6:00 p.m.

PTO Meeting @ CUES Library 6:00 p.m.

Friday, March 8th

Popcorn Friday!

Bible Release 8:25-9:35 a.m.

Sunday, March 10th

Daylight Saving time starts!

Monday, March 11th

No School for Students-Professional Development

School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12th

Spring Pictures

2nd Grade Brownies 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13th

Credit Union

Sunday, March 17th

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Monday, March 18th

Student of the Month 3:30-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19th

Hearing Re-Screen

2nd Grade Brownies 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20th

Hearing Re-Screen

Thursday, March 21st

Half Day 7:55-11:20 a.m.

Friday, March 22nd-March 31st

No School-Spring Break!

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Spring Picture Day is coming!

Spring Picture Day is Tuesday, March 12th.

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Smiles for Miles

Why does an elephant use her trunk as a bookmark?
*Then she NOSE where she stopped reading!


What do planets like to read?
*Comet books!

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COMFY COZY DAY

Comfy Cozy Day is the first Wednesday of the month!
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Blue and Gold Day!

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

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Breakfast and School Arrival Time

Breakfast and lunch will be free for all students this year! Students may enter the building at 7:40 a.m. for breakfast and they will eat in the cafeteria. Students not eating breakfast can enter the building at 7:50 a.m. School starts at 7:55 a.m and ends at 2:55 p.m. Half days are 7:55-11:20 a.m.
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
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Principal's Corner

Also we are always excited about "March is Reading Month" and that is just around the corner. See the details outlined in this month's letter for more information! Students are excited to read toward our school goal of making me "walk the plank"! Oh boy!


We wish everyone a pleasant Spring Break starting on a Half Day on Thursday, March 21st with dismissal at 11:20 AM.


Kindergarten Registration is now open on our school website: www.myeagles.org. Our Kindergarten Round Up will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd from 5 to 7 pm. We will have Food Trucks available for families to utilize as we welcome our newest Little Eagles to our school!


Wishing you all a wonderful March! Enjoy the sunshine!

Mr. Jackson

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Counselor Corner

Hi Little Eagle Families!

February was a short month, but filled with so many great things. I was able to visit each classroom and explore how kindness and respect are important in being a great friend. Students each created a heart where they drew pictures or wrote words they may say to others to spread kindness. Each class then created a paper heart chain with all their hearts. All the class chains were delivered to the Brooklyn Living Center to bring smiles and spread love to residents. This activity brought so much joy to our Little Eagles as a way to share kindness to others outside of our school.


Career Day

CES and CUES will be having Career Day this year on Wednesday, April 17th. It will take place in the morning at CES and the afternoon at CUES. Please reach out if you are interested in participating at either or both schools.



Character Strong

March's Trait of the month is Cooperation.

Defined as: Being truthful in what you say and do.



You can always reach Mrs. Phelps at ashley.phelps@myeagles.org or 517-769-8557 for support, questions or additional needs.

Columbia District Counseling Smore
Click for Social Emotional information Pk-6

Character Strong - School Wide Program

Click on the above Counseling link for more details on this months Character trait focus.

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News from the Nurse

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) is a national education program designed to give parents and communities a way to help children learn to eat nutritious foods. As parents, you can do a lot to help your children learn healthy eating habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Involving them in meal preparation and cooking can motivate them to try new foods – and is a good way to spend time together as a family!

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News from the Nurse

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) is a national education program designed to give parents and communities a way to help children learn to eat nutritious foods. As parents, you can do a lot to help your children learn healthy eating habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Involving them in meal preparation and cooking can motivate them to try new foods – and is a good way to spend time together as a family!

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News from the Nurse

Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) is a national education program designed to give parents and communities a way to help children learn to eat nutritious foods. As parents, you can do a lot to help your children learn healthy eating habits and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Involving them in meal preparation and cooking can motivate them to try new foods – and is a good way to spend time together as a family!

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Hopefully we are nearing the end of cold and flu season! And although Spring brings warmer weather, it also brings allergies. It is important to stay healthy and distinguish allergies from a more serious illness and controlling allergies to keep asthma at bay. I have listed several symptoms, triggers and treatment tips below:





Symptoms include:

· Itchy skin

· Watery eyes

· Runny nose

· Cough

· Congestion

· Post-nasal drainage

· Sneezing


Common Triggers Include:

Pollen

Grass

Mold

Pet dander

Dust mites

Cockroaches


Treatment tips:

· Avoid allergens and keep house clean and free of pests

· Wash hands often, cover mouth when sneezing or coughing

· Change clothes when coming in from playing outdoors

· Use over the counter antihistamines and decongestions as directed

· Keep air filters changed and use air purifiers

· Allergy testing and treatment by a doctor

· Take all medications for asthma already prescribed by your doctor to keep asthma under control

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Attendance Matters!

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

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Preschool

We have openings in our 4 year old half day program, 3 & 4 year old program and our 3 year old program.



4 year old . AM Mon, Wed and Fri---$155.00 per month


4 year old Mon-Thurs----$185.00 per month


3 year old Tues and Thurs AM---$130.00 per month


Full Day $400.00 per month


If you are interested, please call 517-592-9753 or

Email: Terri.McLaury@myeagles.org

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PTO Meeting

The PTO Meeting is the first Thursday of every month.


All parents and staff are invited to attend.


For further questions or information about PTO, please contact Casey Stein, PTO President at cespto2@gmail.com
Please Click Here to Apply To Be A Substitute
We are looking for substitute teachers and substitute aides
Click to learn more about the Nurtured Heart Approach
Click to see the CES Behavior Rubric
Michigan.gov: Okay2Say
Anyone can report tips confidentially on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees, or schools.
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