Little Eagles
Columbia Elementary School (PK-2)
November 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
Mrs. White, Nurse.. Paige.White@myeagles.org
Mrs. McLaury, Child Care & Preschool Director.. Terri.McLaury@myeagles.org
A Peek Ahead
Sunday, October 27th
Trunk or Treat at CCHS 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 28th
Wear Halloween Colors (Orange, Purple, Green)!
Lego Club 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29th
Spooky Sock Day!
Good News Club 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30th
Candy Corn Color Day (Orange, Yellow, White)!
K-Kids Meeting 8:20 a.m.
Student of the Month Assembly 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Tuition Preschool 4's AM Class Halloween Party 10:25 a.m.
Lego Club 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 31st
Happy Halloween!
Costume Parade CES Gym 8:30 a.m.
Y5, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade Parties 9:00-10:15 a.m.
3's AM Preschool Parties 9:55 a.m.
Full Day 4's Preschool Party 2:00 p.m.
3/4's PM Preschool Party 2:25 p.m.
GSRP Parties 2:15-2:45 p.m.
Friday, November 1st
Pajama Day!
Bible Release 8:25 a.m.-9:35 a.m.
Monday, November 4th
Lego Club 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5th
Good News Club 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, November 6th
Credit Union
Comfy Cozy Day!
Lego Club 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 7th
PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m. @ CUES
Friday, November 8th
K-Kids Kinder Mentoring 1:05-1:45 p.m.
Last Day of 1st Trimester
Book Bingo!
Monday, November 11th
Veterans Day!
Book Fair!
2nd Trimester Begins
Lego Club 3:00-4:00 p.m.
School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 12th
Book Fair!
Good News Club 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, November 13th
K-Kids Meeting 8:15 a.m.
Book Fair!
Lego Club 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 14th
Book Fair!
Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 15th
Book Fair!
Monday, November 18th
Smiles on Wheels
Lego Club 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 19th
Smiles on Wheels
Good News Club 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20th
K Kids Meeting 8:15 a.m.
Smiles on Wheels
Credit Union
Lego Club 3:00-4:00 p.m.
All Skate Family Night 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 21st
Smiles on Wheels
Picture Retakes
Friday, November 22nd
Smiles on Wheels
NED Assembly
Popcorn Friday!
Monday, November 25th
Lego Club 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 26th
Student of the Month 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Good News Club 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, November 27th
No School-Thanksgiving Break!
Thursday, November 28th
No School-Thanksgiving Break!
Friday, November 29th
No School-Thanksgiving Break!
Volunteers Needed!
Our first book fair of the school year is next month! We will also be hosting a Book Bingo. For it to be a successful event, we need your help. Check out the signup below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A8A72DA6FAC16-51506343-book
Popcorn Friday Volunteers Needed!
Popcorn Fridays are back! We are in need of volunteers to make sure it is a success. Check out our signup below. You must have a 2024-2025 volunteer background check on file with the district. Forms can be found in any district office.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45A8A72DA6FAC16-50951952-popcorn
Smiles for Miles
Who is never hungry on Thanksgiving?
*The turkey because he's already stuffed!
What instrument does a turkey play?
*The drumstick!
Blue and Gold Friday!
Every Friday is Blue and Gold Day at CES! Show your school spirit!
Important Transportation Information
Please note that all bus changes need to go through the transporation department this school year. For example, if your child is riding a bus with a friend, etc. The phone number is 517.592.6449. This needs to be approved at least 24 hours in advance. Your cooperation is appreciated!
Breakfast and School Arrival Time
School Breakfast and Lunch Information
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.
Principal's Corner
Happy Fall, Little Golden Eagles!
These first 10 weeks of school have flown by! Our students are establishing healthy daily routines that ensure their success. We had a full calendar of events including picture day, a Fire Safety Assembly, K-Kids / CES Cares Club started, Lego Club, True Community Credit Union started, and tons of hands-on learning.
Regular attendance is important to help your student grow and develop! Thank you for sending your student daily, ready to learn! We have a lot of educaitonal activities happening daily, and your students will thirve in our multi-modal classrooms.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up, and this is a great time to reconnect with your Little Eagle's teacher to help support the learning in the classroom. Teachers will be reaching out to set up times with families to meet. Feel free to call the office for more details. The dates are November 13 & 14 from 4-7pm.
As the weather continues to change, please remember to send your student with a jacket, hat, gloves, etc. to ensure their comfort throughout the day. All students are expected to participate in outdoor recess unless there is inclement weather.
Wishing you a wonderful fall!
Educationally yours,
Mr. Jackson
Counseling Corner
Hi Little Eagles!!
October was full of so many good things. We learned/reviewed in every classroom what Bullying is and how we stop mean behavior. Ask your student what a traffic light means at school to stop mean behavior.K-Kids Peer Mentoring
2nd grade K-Kid Mentors were all able to take part in their first "Recess Buddies" session. They did a great job being a positive role model and helping our Kinders work through issues at recess. 1st & 2nd grade K-Kids also showed great leadership in visiting the Kinder classrooms to practice positive play with them.
Character Strong - Purposeful People
This month our Character Trait focus is: Gratitude.
We will practice positive mantras with students as a way to explore how to feel grateful for all the things in their lives.
- Conference times - If you would like me to attend your child's conference please let me or your students teacher know.
- Small Groups -In November I will be starting small groups. Working close with teachers, some students have been placed in groups they will benefit from to build skills in areas of social/friendship, worry, confidence and life transitions. If you student has been chosen for a group a letter should have come home in the next week with them. Please review and return the letter as soon as possible.
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.
News from the Nurse
Thanksgiving is a time when we all reflect on the things in our lives that we're grateful for, which often include good health and happiness. This is also a time of year when many families gather together or even travel for the holiday. Although it is important to be with family during this time, it is also important to appreciate the gift of health. Here are some helpful tips to support your efforts for health and safety for all this season:
1. Wash your hands often
2. Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
3. Stay dry and dress warm using several layers if going outside
4. Manage stress
5. Get proper sleep
6. Travel safely
7. Don't forget about yearly check-ups and the Flu shot!
8. Develop rules about acceptable and safe behaviors
9. With fires more likely in the winter, do not leave candles/stoves/fireplaces on with children unattended- ensure smoke detectors are up to date
10. Find fun ways to stay active and balance treats with other fun, healthy food options
This month!
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
PTO Meeting
The PTO Meeting is the first Thursday of every month.
All parents and staff are invited to attend.