Parent/Teacher Conference
Parent Teacher Conferences begin this week on Thursday. Remember, all 1st-6th grade students will be dismissed at 1:55 p.m. starting on Thursday, September 15 through Thursday, September 22. TK and kindergarten students will be dismissed at 1:25 p.m. Please make appropriate transportation and child care arrangements. Your partnership is essential to every child’s success! Thank you for taking the time to meet with us, we look forward to seeing you at your child’s conferences!
Grandparents Day
Calling all Grandparents and Great Grandparents! Please join us on Monday, September 12 @ 8:00 a.m. in the MPR to honor and celebrate our many, many Hedenkamp Grandparents. Please come enjoy coffee, juice, and pan dulce with your grandchild. We hope to see you all there! More information on the day can be found here.
Patriot Spirit Day
Join us in recognition of September 11, Patriot Day, by wearing red, white, and blue on Monday, September 12. This is one of the spirit days selected by our Student Council in honor of those involved on this day in history. We will celebrate our pride for Patriot Day by wearing red, white, and blue.
SSC & ELAC Joint Meeting
We will host a joint School Site Council and English Learner Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, 14 at 3:45 pm in a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting option. We will ask for approval of our Single Plan for Student Achievement and our Comprehensive School Safety Plan. We will also have an opportunity for all families to provide input on both plans before any approval. All are welcome to attend! Please email Mrs. Williamson at erin.williamson@cvesd.org if you would like the link to join our meeting virtually. We hope you can join us!
Dismissal Traffic at Tabour Court
Traffic during arrival and dismissal requires everyone to have patience as we move through the pick-up and drop-off zones around campus. We are also very appreciative of the ability to have Tabour Drive as one of our zones. It is important to remember it is a neighborhood and traffic laws must be followed when utilizing this area. While waiting in line to pick up your child(ren), please do not block any driveways and allow all homeowners access to their own driveway. Additionally, the Tabour Court cul-de-sac is NOT a waiting zone for drop-off and pick-up. You must wait for your child in the drop-off and pick-up zone or in the line until reaching the designated school zone.
It is important we be courteous and safe during these times, patience in understanding the traffic patterns and wait time during before and after-school is greatly appreciated. Remember, our children watch our example, so please always be safe and respectful. Our goal is to always keep all Huskies safe!
September is Attendance Awareness Month
Every minute counts when students are at school. This year we are working on improving attendance for all our students. Let’s help all our Huskies build a habit of good attendance early to set them up for success as they move into middle school and high school. Review our Attendance Pro Tips provided:
- Make sure students come to school well rested with a good night’s sleep.
- Allow plenty of time to get ready, get out the door, and transition to school.
- Have clothes and shoes ready and homework in the backpack the night before.
- Call the school for each day of illness or injury.
- Bring doctor notes to the school office the day after an appointment.
- Respond to school messages about your student’s attendance.
- Talk with the teacher and principal if your student has concerns about attending school.
Learn more about chronic absenteeism and truancy here
We receive frequent requests for early release of students. We ask that you try to schedule appointments after school when possible and remember that if your child is being pulled out of school early, their absence is unexcused unless accompanied by a doctor’s note.
PTA Membership Drive
Our PTA Membership Drive is underway please take a moment to join our PTA! Our goal is to have every parent join our PTA and support the variety of events and programs they contribute to all our Huskies. Memberships costs as little as $10, join today!
Yearbook Sales Begin
Order your yearbook today to get the early bird pricing on our yearbook!
Fall Break
Fall break will start on Monday, September 26 and continue through October 10. School resumes on October 11, which is a minimum day with dismissal of 1:25 pm for TK/Kinder and 1:55 pm for 1st-6th grade students. We hope every takes time to enjoy family and the wonderful area will live.
Looking Ahead
In looking ahead, a few important dates to mark on your calendar:
- September 19-September 23: Scholastic Book Fair
- Fall Break: September 26-October 10
- Office Closed: September 26-October 7
- Students Return: October 11-Minimum Day
- PTA General Association Meeting-October 20
- CVESD 130 Year Celebration-October 20
- Literacy Pumpkin Decorating Contest-October 24-October 28
- Husky Howl: October 28
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