Central Community Elementary School

Mrs. Clukey nominated Mrs. Allard for the CUBS award this month. She said, "This teacher has taught in the district for seventeen years. She has taught in both upper and lower elementary grades. She has a passion for teaching and genuinely cares about her students. She is patient, understanding, and provides a comfortable and safe environment in her classroom. Her hard work doesn't go unnoticed. I have heard her former students, their parents as well as my own daughter talk fondly of her and the impact she has made as a teacher. She is there to help and support each student to become the very best they can be." Mrs. Blodgett nominated Mrs. Fall for the CUBS award. She states, "The person I am recommending for the cubs award has been in our district for only a few years. She has worked with many of our students, not only at CCES by district wide. She has helped many students during some of their more difficult times and has been a positive advocate for them and their families. She is successful with students in helping them to develop coping skills for unfortunate situation and has provided helpful information to staff who also work with these students."

Motivational Mondays: It is that time of year when many houses fill up with an overwhelming amount of "fun size" candy bars. What other "fun" stuff is happening around you? If you are thinking nothing, then here's your chance to be the fun maker. Find something this week that will help time stand still for you. Something where you can enjoy the moment, make a memory, and bring a smile to your face. What will that be for you? What might that be for your kiddo(s)? What might that be for your family? Enjoy your week and know that there can be a little fun in every fun size candy... if you let it!

It's Money Monday. What career will you be dressed up as today?

Good Evening CCES Families, Attached you will find our November Family Newsletter. Included in our newsletter are resources on ways to help navigate what our state is going through with your children. As we enter the school week together, we want you all to know that we hold safety as our highest regard and priority. We are in this together and will continue to support one another as we move forward. We're looking forward to kick starting our Halloween Themed Week tomorrow presented by Student Council! Monday is "Career Day"! https://www.smore.com/bsj2fp

Funny Fridays: What do you get when you divide a Jack o' lantern by it's diameter? A: Pumpkin Pi

We understand that they may be many families within our communities who need time to be with one another. Therefore, we have decided to postponed tonight's Family Fall Dance, hosted by our CCES PTO. We are hoping to enjoy the dance next Friday, November 3rd, but will continue to monitor the needs of our communities over the upcoming days. We will continue to keep you posted on a new date. Please enjoy time with your families tonight and have a wonderful weekend.

Whats Happening Wednesdays: Our students from Kindergarten to 5th Grade have been learning the skills of bike riding and the rules around bike safety during our PE classes with Mr. Clark. Students have been learning how to keep their feet on the pedals, maintaining their balance, watching ahead and observing their surroundings while riding, consistently placing their hands on the handle bars, as well as, wearing head gear to stay safe. We are seeing lots of smiles and enthusiastic riders each and every day.

Our Student Council is putting on our first theme week of the year next week! We look forward to seeing everyone dress up all week!

Motivational Mondays: Your to-do list for the week may be lengthy, and you may feel like you're not going to get much done as more gets added, but remember... ONE thing at a time. At the end of the day, I challenge you to write down what you did accomplish. You may be surprised at how productive your week has been when you take your focus off a growing to do list to seeing all the things you were able to accomplish. You got this!

Funny Fridays: Why do hummingbirds hum? A: They don't know the words!

Whats Happening Wednesday: This week marks our second parent teacher conference night for our fall sessions. We always love the opportunity to connect with families and invite them into the school to see all that is happening here at CCES.Thank you families, staff, and students for all you do each day to make CCES an awesome place to be!

We have two new CUBS award winners! Mrs.Sanborn awarded Mrs. Clukey the CUBS award for never seeking recognition or boasting about her accomplishments. She quietly does her job and then some! She is always striving to make sure she meets her students' needs, helping them feel confident and welcomed. She also said that she is incredibly talented with creating bulletin boards. She lights up her wing with how beautiful they are! Mrs. Wesley awarded Mrs. Blodgett the CUBS award for her dedication to our school, students, and district (over 20 years)! She is She has been working in our school district for more than 20 years. She is dedicated to all students and helpful for any staff member that need assistance. Her students are always excited to go with her, even if that means they miss an activity in the classroom. But, she is always respectful of the classroom time, understanding that students may want to remain to participate. She spends many evenings working on her reports at home. She works hard to find engaging activities for her students. She is a kind colleague that cares about the people she works with. Seeing her in the hallways, walking with her students, she is always engaged in conversations building relationships.

Motivational Mondays: What helps keep you motivated? Every person needs something they can label as self-care. What makes you feel cared for? Maybe its a good book, a cup of coffee, a hug from a friend, dinner around the table, jumping in the leaves, a walk in the beautiful foilage... whatever it is take time to do it this week. Find something that brings a smile to your face, maybe an extra skip in your step, a sigh of relief, or a moment of relaxation. In the hustle and bustle of the everyday routines don't forget to enjoy that moment when you find it and remember you've got what it takes to keep going!

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