Dear CES Families,
We had a great week of blended learning, exercise, outdoor learning, field trips, small group learning, and math fun! It is so exciting to see the engagement, energy, and smiles when learning with our students. That is what makes our jobs so special!
We have recently changed our check-in procedures for guests. All visitors will need to enter door 1 and report directly to the office. Visitors must have a valid driver license/I.D. with them and will need to use it to register at the visitor check-in station. We will no longer be using the small visitor stickers. We appreciate your support with this change and understand that this new system is a little more time consuming. However, our number one concern is student safety and school security. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Douds.
Next week we have several evening events. This is a wonderful time for you and your children to engage in fun activities with the CES staff. Our goal is to strengthen the relationships with our students and families, while participating is programs/activities that benefit CES.
Spring Book Fair
Hot Diggity Dog! It’s time
for our Spring Scholastic Book Fair!
Please mark your calendars to
join us at our cat and dog-themed PTA Spring Book Fair! We will open the
fair with a family event on Saturday, April 7th from 10 AM to 2 PM. There
will be a raffle at this event for a gift certificate to the book fair.
We will also be open Monday, April 9th – Wednesday, April 11th from 9:30 AM to
3:45 PM. Be sure to join us for another family event on Tuesday, April
10th from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. There will be another raffle at this
event. The book fair will close on Thursday, April 12th at 1 PM.
Also, parents, we can use
some helping hands throughout the book fair. If you’d like to volunteer,
please use the sign-up link : https://www.volunteersignup.org/MW7PQ
Thanks!
We look forward to seeing you
at our PTA Spring Book Fair—Let’s “paws” for books!
Contact Aubrey Thorne (adthorne@fcps.edu) with any
questions.
This week we focused on ZEST/ENTHUSIASM through the Positivity Project.
Zest/Enthusiasm is the ability to bring life and excitement to different
situations. It often leads to a higher level of involvement and engagement both
for individuals and for groups. Those who demonstrate zest and enthusiasm bring
an energy and level of intensity to individual and group work. These people are
often identified as early leaders and innovators as a result of their outward excitement
about a task or project. Look for these people to recruit new group members and
generate ideas.
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!
Calendar Reminder:
Spring Break Is March 26-30; April 2 Is a School Planning Day
As a reminder, spring break will be held March 26-30.
Monday, April 2, is a school planning day and a holiday for
students. Classes will resume on Tuesday,
April 3. See the 2017-18
calendar.
Planning Ahead: 2018-19 School Year Calendar
If you are planning ahead for the next school year, check out the
2018-19 school year calendar online. Notable dates include the first
day of school, August 28; Thanksgiving break, November 21-23; Winter break,
December 24, 2018-January 4, 2019; Spring Break, April 15-19, 2019; and the
last day of school, June 13, 2019.
FCPSOn Community Meetings Scheduled in March
and April; Next Meeting to Be Held on March 20 at Robinson Secondary School
Want to learn more about FCPS’ plans to extend student learning
and increase equitable access to technology? Attend one of five community
meetings planned in March and April to hear more about FCPSOn and how it leads
to personalized, meaningful learning experiences for students.
FCPSOn provides a device for each student and allows students
opportunities for deeper understanding of content and skills outlined in the
Portrait of a Graduate in order to be successful in the workforce of the
future. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 20, at Robinson
Secondary School. All meetings will begin at 7 p.m.
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.
2018 Special Education Conference to Be Held
Saturday, April 21, at Hayfield Secondary School
Mark your calendars now for the 13th annual FCPS Special Education
Conference, which will be held on Saturday,
April 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School.
Go to the Special Education
Conference website for further information and to register for
conference workshop sessions.
Upcoming Events:
Monday, March 19
- 8:20 AM - Mindful Monday in the Gym
- 5:30 - 7:00 PM - Family STEAM Night in the Café
Tuesday, March 20
- 7:00 PM - Pyramid Band Concert at Centreville High School
Thursday, March 22
- 7:00 PM - 2nd Grade Musical in the Café
- 5:00 - 9:00 PM - School Spirit Night @ SweetFrog
- 5:00 - 8:00 PM - School Spirit Night @ McDonalds
Thank you for your continued partnership!
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