CES Weekly Communicator

This weekly update will be how we communicate with the school community. Please check your emails on Fridays for the most recent school news.

Happy Friday, CES Families!

On Tuesday, we were proud to honor our veterans during our Veterans Day program. Our students did an excellent job Being Positive, Acting Responsibly, Working Hard, and Showing Respect throughout the event. A special thank you to the families who had veterans join us—it was a privilege to celebrate with you. We also recognized one of our very own veterans, Mr. Williams.

As we move into the weekend, please take a few moments to support your child’s learning by encouraging them to practice in Lexia, complete DreamBox lessons, and spend time reading together. Directions for accessing both programs can be found in the button below. This can be homework you can do nightly with your child.

Have a wonderful weekend!
—Mrs. Miller

Directions on how to access Lexia and Dreambox

Please help us out. Parents SHOULD NOT drive in the bus lane OR BLOCK the LANE during the following hours:

7:30-8:35 a.m. or 2:15-3:15 p.m.

Please park your car or use the carpool lane to drop off your children through Middle School West. Our job is to keep kids safe. Having parents drive in the bus lane or blocking the entrance is not safe and it blocks the buses.

We need to keep your kids safe and moving traffic as efficiently as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.

Hi families!

As we move into this holiday season, remember that kids are still learning how to handle emotions and solve problems — and that’s okay! Taking time to listen, encourage, and model calm problem-solving goes a long way.

Helping Kids Handle Big Feelings:

🧠 Pause & Breathe – Take a deep breath before reacting.
💬 Name It to Tame It – “I feel mad because…”
💡 Choose – Think of one coping skill or calming strategy (i.e., taking deep breaths, counting to 10, tapping into your 5 senses).
💛 Connect – Remind your child that everyone makes mistakes and can try again.

If your family ever needs resources like coats, food, or holiday help, please reach out — I’m here to help!

Best,

Mrs. Jasin

Guys with Ties and Girls with Pearls

We’re excited to announce the start of our Guys with Ties and Girls with Pearls programs for all third-grade students--thank to our PTO for sponsoring this program as well as CES school! These groups focus on building leadership, kindness, confidence, and respect through fun activities and discussions. Students will learn what it means to be positive role models at school and in the community. You can learn more about the programs at https://www.gobeyondthegame.org/. Mrs. Jasin and Mr. Scheibeck will be the facilitators for the program at the school.

We can’t wait to see our third graders shine as they practice being their best selves! 🌟

Art with Mrs. Karr

What an exciting and creative month it's been in art class! Our students have been busy exploring a variety of techniques, learning about different artists, and expressing themselves through a wide range of mediums. From clay projects to paper weavings, and even optical illusions. Here’s a glimpse into what each grade level has been working on:

Kindergarten and 1st grade were so proud to see their finished clay projects after the glaze firing! It's always such a delightful surprise to watch how the glaze transforms, turning from dull and rough into bright and smooth after the final firing. The process has been long, but oh, so worth the wait! This week, students excitedly took their projects home.

In 2nd grade, we continued our nature art unit by choosing sticks from the playground. We had so much fun learning how to tie knots and then used vibrant yarn to decorate our sticks. After finishing our nature art, we dove into cutting, gluing, and exploring collage techniques. Students started by creating their own collages and will soon be making robot collages using textured papers!

3rd grade students are working on paper loom weavings. We began by learning about the rich history of weaving in different cultures around the world. We also discussed weaving terminology—like loom, warp, and weft—before jumping into our own creations. The students loved creating their own colorful paper weavings, and each one turned out beautifully!

In 4th grade, we explored Op Art (Optical Illusion Art) and learned about the contemporary artist Thank You X, who is well-known for his cube murals. Each student designed their own cube to contribute to our class's optical illusion collaboration piece with all the 4th grade classes. To finish off their designs, students learned colored pencil techniques to add shading and create more visual interest.

Finally, in 5th grade, we've been having a blast with One-Point Perspective! We learned how to use a vanishing point and a ruler to create the illusion of 3D forms. Then, students applied these perspective techniques to illustrate their names in a fun and creative way. Of course, we couldn't resist reading a passage from the popular book Cat Kid Comic Club: Perspectives, which includes a drawing lesson on perspective in chapter one!

It’s such a joy watching these students explore their creativity and develop new skills!

5th GRADE ARTISTS: The deadline for yearbook cover submissions is Friday, November 21st! See Mrs. Karr for entry forms.

Please make sure students are dressed warmly for recess as the weather gets colder. We will be outside for recess unless the temperature falls below 17 degrees.

If you need coats, hats, or gloves, please reach out to the front office or Mrs. Jasin.

Did You Know?

Missing two days per month - excused or unexcused - can add up to a child being considered chronically absent.

Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more (approximately 18 days) during a school year, regardless if the absence is coded excused or unexcused!

The front office is a busy place the last 30 minutes of school. We ask that parents NOT CALL to make transportation changes after 2 p.m. Please make sure students know your plan of pick up before they come to school.

2025-2026 Food Service Information

A plate lunch is $2.75.

Breakfast is $1.50. *Breakfast runs from 7:50 - 8:05 AM each day at Chapelfield.

Lunch Menu

Breakfast Menu

Families are again asked to complete and submit a 2025-2026 Free/Reduced-Priced Meal Application if they believe they may qualify. Applications are available in the Chapelfield school office or online at: GahannaSchools.org. If approved, the completed application will cover the student for the entire 2025-2026 school year, and no other steps will be necessary unless there is an income change during the school year.

Thank you to all the parents and guardians that joined us for our November PTO meeting on Tuesday! It was great to hear so many different perspectives. We will resume PTO meetings in January after returning from winter break - we hope to see many of you there as we share the vision for the remainder of the 25-26 school year and lay out the road map for years to come!
Follow the Chapelfield PTO Facebook page for updates, lots of fun photos from events at school and reminders for upcoming events.

Looking for more ways to get involved? Help us chair an event! We are looking for volunteers who can help coordinate these special activities - work with a team of volunteers to bring these events to life. Reach out with any questions or to learn more! Sign Up Here!

Thank you for all of your support during our annual Read-A-Thon! We are so grateful for all of the parent support - whether it was helping raise funds, reading with your student(s), celebrating their growth and love of reading, or helping them participate in the One School, One Book event, your support made a tremendous difference. Students will celebrate the final results of the Read-A-Thon next week - we’ll share the final results once they’ve been announced to the students!

Our 5th graders are thinking ahead to their anticipated end of year celebrations. If you’d like to help support our 5th graders, they are raising funds through a fun sale of “Donate for Dough” - This fundraiser offers the opportunity for those who purchase (or receive - what a great gift!) cards to buy one large pizza, get one pizza free EVERY time they purchase pizza from participating Domino’s through June of 2026! The cards cost $20 each, and a portion of every card sold supports our 5th grade class. The sale will run through November 21, and cards will be delivered before the holidays!

Support our general 5th grade class, or search for your favorite 5th grader by name through their fundraising link. Thank you for supporting our 5th graders!

Looking for a fun holiday gift for your little lion (or maybe yourself!)? Our 5th grade committee has opened a special “Spirit Wear” sale - check out the store (and be sure to click the “Products” link to view all available products!) and place your orders!

Our friends at GRIN are once again offering Thanksgiving food assistance for GJPS residents.

NO APPOINTMENTS ARE NEEDED

Information and distribution dates are on the flyer below.

Gopuff is offering up to $50 in SNAP-eligible groceries for free during November, split into two $25 credits. Users must link their SNAP EBT card to their Gopuff account and use promo code SNAPRELIEF1 between Nov. 1 - 15 and SNAPRELIEF2 between Nov. 16 - 30 to receive the discount and free delivery. The offer is limited to 200,000 users per wave.

Additional community-based nonprofits, faith centers and mutual aid groups may also offer emergency food assistance. SNAP recipients are encouraged to reach out early, as demand is expected to climb quickly if benefits pause.

Source: Channel 10- How to get food assistance and meals if SNAP benefits halt

Go Puff Website