Dear CES Families,
March sure has entered like a LION this year! The wind the last two days has been intense. Just like the wind, our students had a powerful week of celebrating Read Across America. We had several spirit days and the students and staff did an amazing job showing their CES spirit! As we move into March, please continue to have conversations with your children about our school pledge that we recite every morning.
As a Centreville Elementary School Student I am responsible for
- Respecting Myself
- Respecting Others
- Respecting Learning
- Respecting my School
We want to consistently reinforce to our students the importance of working together to make CES the best!
This year, we will hold two kindergarten
orientation/registration sessions for the fall
2018-2019 school year. Our goal is to offer times that are convenient to everyone. The first session will be held on Monday, April 9th
at 9:30 am and the second one will be on Tuesday, April 10th at 6:00pm. There will be a
short presentation by Marie Lankford, one of our kindergarten teachers, and
Principal Josh Douds. Parents will be able to pick up a registration
packet and sign up for a registration time with the school registrar, Asmaa
Tawfik.
The Kindergarten Play
Date will be Tuesday, June 5th at 9:30am. More information will be
available at orientation.
If you have any neighbors and/or know anyone who will have a student joining the CES family next year for kindergarten, please share this information with them.
Café Host
- Do you love children?
- Do you love food?
- Do you love CES?
If you answered yes to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! We are in need of a second cafeteria host for the remainder of the school year. If you are interested please contact Angie Venetsanos amvenetsanos@fcps.edu.
Your Opinions Matter:
Principal Performance Feedback Opportunity
This
spring, a random sample of CES
parents and guardians will be invited to complete an online feedback form about
Principal Douds. This feedback is
part of the regular performance evaluation process for principals in Fairfax
County Public Schools. Parents and guardians who are selected in the random
sample will receive an email or text message with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian
Feedback Form. This online form offers an opportunity to
provide anonymous feedback about how Principal Douds
demonstrates performance expectations, including instructional leadership,
school climate, management (Human Resources and Organization), communication
and community relations, and professionalism. Parents and guardians who are not
selected as part of the random sample for the official feedback process are
still always invited to share views and opinions with our school administrators.
Official online feedback will be collected between March 5 and March 16. If you receive an email or text message from FCPS Surveys, please
take a few minutes to complete the feedback form. Your opinions matter.
We have been learning about social intelligence. Social intelligence refers to a person’s
ability to understand and manage interpersonal relationships. It is distinct
from a person’s IQ or “book smarts.” It includes an individual’s ability to
understand, and act on, the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors of other
people.
Social intelligence is bolstered when you understand your own strengths
and the strengths of others. It is also integral to effectively leveraging
other strengths -- specifically our next character strength: humor. As
Ellen herself said, "Most
comedy is based on getting a laugh at somebody else's expense. And I find that
that's just a form of bullying in a major way. So I want to be an example that
you can be funny and be kind, and make people laugh without hurting somebody
else's feelings."
Giant A+ Rewards Program
The Giant A+ Rewards program
is coming to an end for the 2017-2018 school year on March 15, 2018. CES has
raised $4,503 to date, which is a tad under last year's earned
sum of $6,500. Money earned from this program goes directly to our technology
purchases: iPads, apps, sound system, and computer updates. If you have not
signed up, we hope that you will, by visiting Giantfood.com/school-rewards. Follow
the prompts to login, or to create your online account. You will need
your 12 digit Giant card number and the School ID: 01853. Let us
finish the last two weeks strong!
PTA Board Positions
The PTA is a vital part of CES' success each school year! Their support enables the students to participate in a wide variety of programs that are unique to CES. At this moment, the PTA needs to fill 4 very important board positions for the 2018-2019 school year. I am confident that if you are interested in stepping up to fill a position, the previous members will provide support and mentorship to ensure your and the PTA's success. Anyone interested in learning more about these positions should contact Tammi Milburn at president@centrevillepta.org.
Available Positions
- President
- 1st Vice President – Fundraising
- 2nd Vice President – After School Programs
- 3rd Vice President – Communications
- Treasurer
CES Soaring Eagles
Please share your thoughts with the staff! CES Soaring Eagles are compliments, kudos, etc. that we will share with the staff. What a great way to show your appreciation and to help make the CES Staff's week positive! Please click HERE to share your CES Soaring Eagles!
Spring Pictures
CES
will be having spring picture day on March 14. Both individual and class
pictures will be taken that day. The CES PTA is looking for volunteers to help
out with all classes that will be coming throughout the day. If you can spare
some time, please sign up via the link below. Your consideration is truly
appreciated.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e49ada72ea1f94-cesspring1
Upcoming Events:
Monday, March 5
- 8:20 AM - Mindful Monday in the Gym
Thursday, March 8
- 5:00 - 9:00 PM - School Spirit Night @ SweetFrog
Thank you for your continued partnership!
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