CGE Family News

November 26: End of Trimester 1

November 27, 28, 29: No School

December 2: No School

December 3: 2nd and 3rd grade music concert - 6PM

December 6: Progress Reports sent home

Calendar and Schedule Updates

The latest calendar updates are available at sowashco.org/calendar.

Another week is behind us and lots of learning and fun was had. Next week is a very short week with only 2 days. We will end our week with a fun game of Wolfpup Bingo on Tuesday afternoon. The kids love this as when they win they howl their way to the commons to choose their prize. Thanks to the PTO for purchasing some fun prizes for this annual event.

I hope you all have a great long weekend and are ready for another short week following the break. We do not have school on Monday Dec. 2 as teachers will be participating in Literacy PD. School resumes on Dec. 3. Don't forget that this is also the 2/3 music concert day at 6pm. And also Culver's Night!

We would like to welcome Mrs. Aleda Hinojos to the CGE staff. Mrs. Linnea Gamache, reading specialist, has taken a position with the district as a Secondary Literacy Coach and will be starting that position Dec. 3. Mrs. Hinojos joined our staff this week and has worked alongside Mrs. Gamache to help make this a smooth transition. We will miss Mrs. Gamache and wish her well in her new position.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Gram, Principal.

Please join us on Tuesday, December 3 for the 2nd and 3rd grade music concert at CGE at 6PM. We look forward showcasing all we have learned in music class this year. Students should not arrive before 5:45pm. Doors will be locked until that time.

Mrs. Krizek, Music Teacher

Square One Art orders are due by Monday, November 25th. Visit www.square1art.com to place your order. This program allows you to purchase fun products such as mugs, keychains, sketchbooks, coasters and other items with your child’s artwork printed on it! This is a great way to stock up on customized gifts for family, friends and even for yourself! Our CGE students are so proud to share their amazing artwork with this fun program. A portion of all sales will be returned to CGE to be used for art supplies such as drawing paper, clay, paint and more! Thank you to those of you who already placed your orders! If you’re still interested in ordering, please visit the Square One Art website soon! www.square1art.com

PTO Meeting Calendar:

All start at 4:30 pm in the Media Center at CGE

Tuesday, Dec 10th - Tuesday, Jan 14th -Tuesday, Feb 11th - Tuesday, Mar 11th - Tuesday, Apr 15th - Tuesday, May 13th

Fundraising Nights

• Dec 3 – Culver’s
• Jan 7 – Culver’s
• Feb 4 – Culver’s
• Mar 4 – Culver’s
• Apr 1 – Culver’s
• May 6 – Culver’s

Books and Breakfast hosted by the PTO

Each grade level will have a chance to participate throughout the year. Here are the future dates for Books and Breakfast.

Feb 19th – 1st Grade

Feb 26th – 3rd Grade

May 8- 2nd Grade

May 15th – 4th Grade

CGE will be able to host limited lunch time visitors between , October 22– May 1 this school year. Based on space and safety requirements, one family member listed in Parent Portal may sign up using our November Sign Up to accompany their child at our guest lunch table. Our reservation link for November is live CLICK HERE We ask families to review the process below so that we can ensure this practice is available:

1. Sign up for the visit no later than the day prior to your visit. One guest only.
2. Upon arrival for the visit, present identification and complete the Raptor screening.
3. Wear the visitor badge so that it is visible during the entirety of the visit.
4. Go directly to the lunchroom and eat in the guest space with your student.
5. No friends or additional students will be permitted to join the guest space.
6. Visitors may not visit recess time.
7. The visit is limited to guest space during the student’s identified lunch period.
8. Any outside food brought in can only be shared with your student.
9. Do not take pictures, record, or film while at school. Use of cell phones is strongly discouraged for safety and privacy.
10. You may sign up for one spot a month to allow for other families to sign up as well.
11. PLEASE delete your reservation if you are unable to come to allow for other families to sign up.

We ask that you limit your visit to the lunchroom and not accompany your child back to the classroom. We also ask that you not visit your other children in their classroom or drop something off for them.

You will get a new link monthly to reserve your spot.

It has been a common practice to provide treats for the class in honor of a child’s birthday; however we are asking that NO EDIBLE TREATS be sent in to celebrate birthdays. We will make your child’s birthday special in the classroom without edible treats.

If you would like to send a little something to honor their day please consider an alternative birthday treat such as pencils or a book donated to the classroom. We ask that no edible treats be sent in due to varying allergy conditions and other issues related to edible treats in the classroom. Thank you for your help with following this new practice of celebrating birthdays in the classroom.

Birthday “parties” are not given in the classroom and dispersing non-edible treats is expected to take minimal time away from classroom instruction. In addition, teachers are not responsible for handing out birthday party invitations or sending email invites/RSVP reminders to the entire class. Thank you for respecting these guidelines.

If you wish to volunteer at CGE you MUST HAVE A CURRENT BACKGROUND CHECK Completed. You can visit:

https://www.sowashco.org/get-involved/volunteer

Click on The Volunteer Process.

There is a volunteer application and a link to complete your background check. It is helpful to do this early in the year so you are set in case a volunteer opportunity arises such as field trip or helping at track and field event.

If you have had a current background check WITH THE DISTRICT in the past two years and have volunteered during that time you do not need to complete another one at this time. Unfortunately we cannot accept background checks from any other organization. You must have one on file through our district.

7:30 am - School office opens

8:25 am - School opens to students

8:40 am - School day begins

3:10 pm - School day ends

3:30 pm - School office closes

NOTE: The earliest students can arrive at school in the morning is 8:25 am. All students must be picked up at 3:10 pm if not riding the bus home.

Candy Gram, Principal: cgram0@sowashco.org / 651.425.5803

Pam Olson, Office Coordinator: polson@sowashco.org / 651.425.5801

Desi Faletti, School Social Worker: dfaletti@sowashco.org / 651.425.5808

Marci Patchett, School Psychologist: mpatchet@sowashco.org / 651.425.5824

School Website: https://cges.sowashco.org/

District Website: www.sowashco.org

CGES Office: 651-425-5800

CGES Attendance Line: 651-425-5806

CGES Health Office: 651-425-5802

CGES Fax Number: 651-425-5815

SoWashCo Student Information: 651-425-6218

SoWashCoTransportation: 651-425-5303

Email: cgram0@sowashco.org
Website: https://cges.sowashco.org/
Location: 7447 65th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN, USA
Phone: 651-425-5800