Dear CES Families,
This week, Miss Virginia visited with our students in grades K, 1st, and 2nd to talk about making healthy choices. The students seemed to really enjoy listening and learning from her! Our 5th and 6th grade students met with a representative from the FCPS Office
of Student Safety and Wellness to discuss Internet Safety. The rest of our week was filled with outdoor learning, small group instruction, STEAM lessons, buddy mentoring, #GoodNewsCallsOfTheDay, and fun engaging activities.
The CES teachers are dedicated lifelong learners that are committed to improving their crafts to better support students. One of the approaches we have been learning and implementing is Responsive Classroom or RC. The RC approach is a way of teaching that emphasizes social, emotional, and academic growth in a strong and safe school community. One aspect of RC that can be seen around CES is Morning Meeting. Morning Meetings give students a consistent time and place to explore and practice social skills and to merge social, emotional, and academic learning. Morning Meeting also nurtures empathy by offering students an opportunity to practice taking care of others. The RC Morning Meeting approach is a great time for teachers and students to talk about the Positivity Project character traits.
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.
We continued to learn about social intelligence this week. 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 in 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
Exploring the Effects of the
Online World on our Kids
Rocky Run Middle School presents
“Exploring the Effects of the Online World on our Kids.” April 26, 7:00
p.m. at Rocky Run Middle School. This program is open to all
parents. Parents of elementary and middle school children will find it
most useful. Parents will be given information on
- how to guide and protect children on-line
- what technology is used in the classrooms
in FCPS
- parent resources: parental controls,
independent reviews of apps, age ratings
- information about all types of media
children are using and/or exposed to
In order to make this program
more meaningful for our parents, we ask you to complete a short survey, found
at https://goo.gl/forms/6vvXX1tVR4PV9Hsp2
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
Reminder: Move Your Clocks Ahead One Hour on
Sunday
This Sunday, March 11, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead
one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be
walking to school or to bus stops in the dark.
Help your child stay safe
by having him or her wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or
add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child
to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run
or dart into the street or cross between parked cars.
2018 Culinary Challenge and Wellness Expo to
Be Held March 17 at Hayfield Secondary School
The 2018 Real Food for Kids’ Culinary Challenge and Wellness Expo will
be held on March 17 at Hayfield Secondary School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Doors and exhibits open at 10 a.m. The event will feature a public tasting of
dishes created by students to be considered for school menus along with a
plenary session with speakers, panelists, and special guests sharing insights
on food, nutrition, and health. Admission is $15 per person and includes the
public tasting, plenary, and exhibits.
Get more
information and register to attend.
Online Elementary Magnet School Application
Now Open
Fairfax County Public Schools is now accepting applications for its elementary magnet
school programs. Bailey’s Primary School for the Arts and
Sciences will accept lottery applications for students who will be in grades
K-2 during the 2018-19 school year; Bailey’s Upper School for the Arts and
Sciences for students in grades 3 and 4.
Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences will
accept lottery applications for students who will enter grades K-5 during the
2018-19 school year. Selection for available magnet school spaces is based on a
lottery. Registration for the elementary magnet school lottery closes on
Monday, April 2.
Get information
about the magnet school lottery.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, March 12
- 8:20 AM - Mindful Monday in the Gym
Wednesday, March 14
Thursday, March 15
- 5:00 - 9:00 PM - School Spirit Night @ SweetFrog
Saturday, March 17
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - PTA Spring Carnival
The Steal Deal has been extended until Saturday, March 10th.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
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