Dearest CHES Families,
Happy Thanksgiving Week! As we step into this special time of year, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for each and every one of you who make our CHES community so vibrant and caring. Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate, share, and reflect on the blessings in our lives, and we’re thankful to be part of your family’s journey. This week, we hope you find time to relax, savor some delicious meals, and enjoy precious moments with loved ones. Whether you’re hosting a feast, traveling, or staying cozy at home, take the opportunity to recharge and make memories that will last a lifetime.
As we step into this season of gratitude, we are excited to announce a very special event: our first-ever CHESgiving! This Tuesday, all of our students will come together to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with a day filled with fellowship, fun, and learning.
Here’s what to look forward to:
- Morning STREAM Activities: Students will engage in hands-on Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities designed to spark creativity and collaboration.
- Thanksgiving Lunch Together: Students will share a meal in a spirit of gratitude and togetherness. They can choose to buy lunch from the cafeteria or bring their own lunch as usual.
- Turkey Trot Races: Get ready for some friendly competition and lots of cheering during our exciting Turkey Trot races!
CHESgiving is all about celebrating gratitude, building connections, and making memories as a school community. We are so thankful for the opportunity to share this day with our incredible students!
From all of us at CHES, we wish you a joyful, restful, and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving holiday. We can’t wait to see you all back, recharged and ready to continue learning and growing together!
Happy Thanksgiving!
We are CHES and our cougars climb to new heights! 🐾
After much thought and deliberation, Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) has decided to send home a hard copy of student report cards for the first marking period. We have received the report cards at CHES and they will be released and sent home on Monday, November 25th. Currently parent are able to see the first quarter grades on ParentVue (Synergy). Be on the lookout for them.
Reminder: Grade Appeals dates are from December 2nd - December 6th.
Understanding 4th Grade CogAT Testing
"Understanding CogAT and TAG Identification for 4th Graders"
Thank you to all the 4th Grade parents that took the time to attend our last CHES Parent University Session on "Understanding CogAT and 4th Grade TAG Identification".
As promised, here are the resources that can help you further. If you did not get a chance to complete the feedback form, please click on this link to do so now. Also, anyone who watches the video post below is welcome to complete the feedback form as well.
Feedback Survey
https://forms.gle/YsDrHEXEWqiv61dB6
Resource Sheet
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16-c9Kx72qaGifZcwPbktwkFKcD4SRkynd8lLP5MhICc/edit?usp=sharing
Parent University Google Slide Presentation
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xfNprksyEUAixfdtmBGq_WIHG0_h1LC-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105026398653521018130&rtpof=true&sd=true
Parent University Video Session
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cSHhcfqiP_nkF6kmtMXXe0irjdEYvHzP/view?usp=sharing
A Note from our CHES PTSA...
CHES Swag Sale
Need some new gear to represent CHES? Now's your chance! The PTSA is hosting a CHES Swag Sale beginning on Sunday, November 24th. Prices increase after December 8th, so order ASAP! Orders will be shipped directly to you and apparel is available in both youth and adult sizes. Start your holiday shopping and share your Cougar pride with your family and friends!
PTSA members receive a 10% discount on their order- look for an email with the discount code. Not a member? Join today!
Coming Up: New Afterschool Clubs with Wize Computing Academy
The PTSA is excited to partner with Wize Computing Academy to offer two new afterschool programs beginning in January 2025: LEGO Coding and Robotics and Coding in Minecraft. PTSA members will receive priority registration and 10% off registration- more information coming your way soon!
Lego Coding and Robotics
- Grades: 2nd - 5th
- Class size: Up to 18 students
- Time: Mondays from 4pm - 5pm
- Dates: January - March (as long as school is in session)
Coding in Minecraft
- Grades: 3rd - 5th
- Class size: Up to 10 students
- Time: Wednesdays from 4pm - 5pm
- Dates: January - March (as long as school is in session)
Please Consider Supporting Mr. Pierre - CHES Music Teacher
We are going to start sharing the CHES Donor Choose Projects in our newsletters! We have some CHES teachers who have projects that they need help funding and we want to make sure you are aware so that you can support them if possible!
Please take a minute to click on the link below to see Mr. Pierre's Project - "Talking Walls".
His project will soon expire unless he reaches $295. Thank you for your consideration and support!
We wanted to share a friendly reminder to everyone that the application window for PGCPS Specialty Programs and The Creative & Performing Arts closes next month - December 13th.
Please see the links below:
Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1siHCM808gaQJ2Zcyk_wqhoo3xhuE7zbGOs_qR83HPIE/viewform?edit_requested=true
Application Info: https://sites.google.com/pgcps.org/pgcps-cvpacpa-application-site/application
Audition Site: https://sites.google.com/pgcps.org/pgcps-cvpacpa-application-site/home
CHES EVENTS:
November 26, 2024 - Feast of Thanksgiving / Turkey Race
December 10, 2024 - SPanish Spelling Bee List Released
December 17, 2024 - Picture Retakes
December 19, 2024 - Winter Showcase
Parent-Teacher Conference Days:
March 5, 2025 (2-Hour Delay)
Systemic Professional Development Days (No School for Students):
February 14, 2025
March 17, 2025
Professional Days (3-Hour Early Dismissal):
December 20, 2024
January 27, 2025
February 28, 2025
April 4, 2025
May 16, 2025
