Central Community Elementary School

Funny Fridays: What did one plate say to the other? A: Dinner is on me!

Motivational Mondays: Our history doesn't have to define who we are but it can be used to educate us on who we can become. This week instead of being weighed down by what you can't control, let it drive you toward who you want to be.

Funny Fridays: What did the mama cow say to the calf? A: It's PASTURE bedtime!

With fall sports wrapping up many are already starting to think about some other options of staying healthy and moving for our winter seasons. Please check out this amazing opportunity from the University of Maine for our students in grades K-3. Please see attached information about the Learn to Skate and Try Hockey for Free events. Flyers will also be coming home next week sometime.

Happy World Teacher's Day to our amazing staff here at CCES!

Central Community Elementary Schools fundraiser has begun! We sent home packets with students last night! Here are the steps to make our fundraiser successful! It's as simple as 1, 2, 3! 1 Register at www.ShopFund.com 2 Share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more. 3 Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters. REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: Sharing gets you tickets for chances to win over $100,000 in instant prizes. Fundraiser Links: • How To Videos - (https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752340) PRIZES https://vimeo.com/showcase/10451147

This year our parent teacher conferences will be held on October 12th and October 18th. We are really excited to share that we will be using an online scheduler this year for conference sign ups! This will be especially nice for families with multiple children in the school because you'll sign up in one place! We are sharing the link here and teachers plan to share with you as well! Here is the link https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Central_Community_Elementary_School

Check out this awesome opportunity to see some amazing artwork from local artists around our greater community. Our very own Mrs. Bryer is not only featured on the flyer (right hand art) but will be showcasing 5 different pieces of her artwork at the gallery. Our students work hard with Mrs. Bryer to experience creativity in so many ways. The art room is always full of life, creating, masterpieces in the making, and many smiles. Visiting the art show throughout the months of October and November allows our students to put their curator hats on and deepen their understanding of art. Be sure to check it out.

Welcome October and welcome Fall. This is probably my favorite time of year. The leaves have begun changing their color in full swing now. The process of change in the fall reminds us that change is a good thing. It can allow us to let things go and allow new life to come in. As you go into a new week, know this, there will be things you have to just let go of. If you hold on to it, it may hinder you from the chance to change and experience something greater. What are you going to let go of this week?

Funny Fridays: Why can't you send a duck to space? A: Because the bill would be astronomical!

Our October Family Newsletter is now available! Have a great Friday! https://www.smore.com/kwx40

Just a reminder that spirit wear forms are due by tomorrow :)

Our Hootie award was revamped this year and now will be called the CUBS award! The CUBS award stands for Celebrating and Uplifting our Beloved Staff. Staff members nominate their fellow colleagues and recognize them for the outstanding work they do to make CCES a better place everyday! Mrs. Fogler awarded Mrs. Wesley the CUB award. She states," The person I nominate represents our theme of building strong relationships with your students. She gets to know each of her students in order to create meaningful learning experiences to make it fun and create lasting memories. You can go to her at any time with questions about former students and she will remember in detail academic and social needs. She is also very generous if you ever mention needing a resource and will share anything she has that may support any student." Mrs. Trafton award Mrs. Sanborn with the CUB award. She states, "Kendra is one of those teachers you come across once in a great while. She is revered by students, families, and colleagues. She is a dynamic member of our school system. Kendra is the true measure of what an educator should be. She has developed an excellent rapport with her students. She has connected and collaborated with her peers and administrators to enhance the school environment. Her ability to communicate with each student and talent for making early reading interventions attainable is truly superior, reflected in her students’ progress. Kendra has a calling in her life, and that calling is teaching. She teaches her students to strive for excellence, to love reading, and to respect each other, and she teaches all of us (her peers) to give our best for our students."

If you would like to order spirit wear , please send order forms no later than Friday, September 29th. Thank you!

Motivational Mondays: Sometimes it is very easy for us to get caught up in the busyness and commotion of every day life. Have you ever stopped and thought life is going by too fast. I do almost every time I look at my kiddos. Take time this week to slow down and cherish a few moments or two. Try to make each moment count. Remember life may not always be perfect but there are always perfect moments to be found or even created.

Funny Fridays: Why don't the circus lions eat the clowns? Because they taste funny!

Hello CCES Families! We are very excited to try something new with our afternoon pick up routine. If you pick up your student at the end of the day please take a look at the new process that will begin on Monday, September 25. We will trying this new process for a few weeks to see how it goes. As always, if you have any additional questions or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We hope you all have a wonderful weekend! https://www.wevideo.com/view/3181668323

Due to driver shortages this morning, some buses may be a bit later in picking up students today. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

What's Happening Wednesdays: Our first graders have been learning about the life cycle of butterflies through a variety of activities, book readings, and live observations. They have watched their caterpillars wrap up into their chrysalis and then break out and become beautiful butterflies. Here Mrs. Marsh talks about the features and characteristics of the butterfly before releasing it onto a flower in order for it to get its much needed nectar for nutrition. What an exciting adventure!

Good Morning CCES Families, Our PTO is excited to announce our spirit wear order forms will be going home with students today! All order forms/money are due back no later than Friday, September 29th! All checks must be made out to CCES PTO. Please reach out to the office if you have any questions!