Cougar Chronicle

3/27 and 3/31 lunches are switching!

3/27 will now be: Cheese, Pepperoni or Ham and Pineapple Pizza and Salad

3/31 will now be: Hot Dog or Veggie Dog on WG Bun, French Fries and Baked Beans

Get ready to bloom with excitement! The Calais Advisory Team is hosting a Spring Carnival on Saturday, April 4th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for a celebration packed with:

Games & Crafts: Test your skills at the booths and get creative at our craft stations.
Photo Booth: Grab some props and strike a pose with your friends!
Egg Hunt: Scout the grounds for hidden treasures.
Green Thumbs: Pot your very own plant to take home and grow.
Sweet Treats: Indulge in classic, whimsical dirt cups!

We need your help! This event thrives on our amazing community. Whether you can run a game, assist with crafts, or help with setup, we’d love to have you on the team. Sign up below!

Link to sign ups!

We think it’s time to give everyone a better overview of what we do and how to get involved!

Meet the Calais Advisory Team (CAT)! 🐾 We are a group of parents and community members dedicated to making school life extra special for our students. Our goal is simple: host one school activity per month!

We meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 in the Library, and we’d love to have your voice in the room. No long-term commitment is required - just a desire to help! Kids are always welcome, so feel free to bring them along. Come help us dream up what’s next for Calais Elementary!

Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 14th. We will be planning Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4th-May 8th) and our next event, a "Variety Show."

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Friends of Calais is a volunteer-led organization, collaborating to design fun, engaging events and programs intended to foster closer bonds within the Calais community. Click here for more information and to see a list of all of their upcoming events!