Chester Elementary School

October 21, 2024

CES Happenings

Dear CES Family,

I would like to give some well-deserved recognition to our primary-grade teachers, grades K-3 in particular. Why? This year we have launched a new, research-based reading initiative that was born out of the University of Florida. An instructional shift of this type requires a tremendous investment on the part of any teaching staff. It is an intensive, multi-step, multi-sensory instructional approach to reading that we believe will, over time, allow all of our students to master the skills necessary to become proficient readers for life by consistently incorporating phonemic awareness, visual, auditory and blending drills, word work, and engaging with text connected to these skills. Thanks so very much to these teachers as they daily re-tool their instruction for the benefit of our students. Professional development and coaching will be taking place throughout the year to support this initiative. This is a huge academic win for our students. We look forward to the benefits of this program in the years to come.

Sincerely,

Scott Cory

Principal

10/23 Fourth & Fifth Grade Field Trip to Childs Meadows
10/24 Second & Third Grade Field Trip to Childs Meadows
10/31/24 Halloween Parade, 2:15, Playground
11/1 No School: Professional Development Day for CES Staff
11/5 Student Flu Clinic
11/6 6th Gr. to Warner Valley
11/11 No School: Veteran's Day
11/12 School Picture Day
11/15 End of First Trimester
11/25 - 11/19 Thanksgiving Vacation

Please, no chocolate! It doesn't ship well.

Healthy Smiles Program

Thanks to Plumas County Public Health, we are pleased to be providing basic dental screening services to our students during the school day on October 28. Please consider having your child participate. Good oral health is so important! Click here to access the permission slip.

Plumas Rural Services

Plumas Rural Services is a Northeastern California community based, non-profit organization providing services and opportunities for the well being of local residents and families to improve quality of life and self sufficiency by promoting health, education, prevention and treatment. Click on the image for details about some of their current support services.