I’m going to start this week’s “Principal’s Office” with a huge shout out to the Friends of Calais as well as all our families and community members who attended last night’s Open House and Back2School BBQ. It was a beautiful early autumn evening, the grill masters were on fire, the new Beanie hats were on point, the community was joyful, and I personally ensured all the kids were filled with sugar by way of cotton candy (my bad!). It was an amazing evening at Calais Elementary. Thank you everyone!
We have started to really get into the swing of things this past week. It feels like we are starting to hit our stride in the classrooms, students are getting into routines, and I see smiles all over the building every day. It’s good to be a Calais Cougar!
At Open House you probably saw our new “handprint” wall and may have even added your hand to the mix. “It’s in our hands” is our representation that we are a school community, the Calais community, and we all have an important role to play in making this “The Greatest Year in the History of Calais Elementary”. We are all in this together and Calais is stronger when all of our hands are working as one.
Another shout out is to Calais parent and U32 teacher, Kerri Zurowski, who serves as the Athletic Director for Calais, Rumney, and Doty. It is not an easy job putting together teams, coaching, and schedules to ensure that our kids have the best opportunities available to them and Kerri does a great job at making this happen. Calais appreciates you, Kerri!
Finally, this coming Friday, September 27th, we will have our first school dance! There is more information below in the newsletter, but it will be a great time. Parents are welcome to attend and we will have popcorn, cotton candy and a DJ!
Mr. Weiss
Principal
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9/22 - Car Wash - Boys Ice Hockey Fundraiser
9/25 - Blood Drive at U32
9/27 - Back to School Party
9/28 - Try Hockey for Free event
9/28 - U-32 Cross Country Invitational Kids Races
9/28 - 2024 Haz Waste Collection
10/1 - WCUUSD School Board Meeting at Calais Elementary
10/4 - Calais Town Official Meet'n Greet
10/10 - Friends of Calais monthly meeting
11/8 - Picture Retake Day
Dear Calais Families,
We will be starting the Backpack program soon here at Calais Elementary School for families. The program is designed to provide families with children who attend Calais, the necessary food and clothing that they may need throughout the school year. Food and Gift bags will be dispensed in a discreet and caring manner. This program runs the full school year on a weekly basis with exception to student breaks and summer. This includes winter clothing, Thanksgiving and Christmas presents, in addition. There is no cost associated with this program. If you wish for your child to participate in the program, please sign below and return this letter to the school in your child's folder or drop it off at the Main Office by next Friday. Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions or any needs for your child at any time.
Feel free to email me at rfrisenda@u32.org or call 802-454-7777 ext 105 at any time.
Sincerely,
Ruth Frisenda
School Counselor
Calais Elementary School
Paraeducator Needs
We are in need of a few more paraeducators in our school. Paraeducators fill many vital roles in our school from serving in classrooms to help students or serving the needs of a student in a 1:1 capacity. If you are interested and feel you have the skills please reach out to Mr. Weiss or fill out an online application on SchoolSpring.
One of our goals this year is to engage with our community, not just parents and families, but the larger Calais community. This school is part of the community and we want the community to come and be part of CES.
You may want to volunteer in the classroom, help us coordinate activities or chaperone trips, tap into a talent to teach our students, or generally be available to help where needed. We will welcome you all to Calais!
Work continues on the details for the Calais Volunteer Program as there are a few moving pieces that need to be completed, but we want you to let us know of your interest. Please put your name on our list by filling out the Volunteer Program Form.
This Sunday, September 15, 1:00-3:00 pm
Enjoy a Tom Sawyer Sunday!
The weather is going to be beautiful this Sunday! Please join your neighbors to help prime the Robinson Cemetery fence before winter weather sets in. All supplies will be provided. Now we just need able-bodied volunteer painters. All help is welcome!
Having volunteers complete this important task will save Calais thousands of dollars in professional painter fees!
Let's pitch in to help make this site even more beautiful with a freshly painted fence. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C094BABAD23A2F8C43...
or email Friendsofcalais2020@gmail.com
A tremendous volunteer spirit is part of what makes Calais a wonderful place to live!
PS - A huge THANKS to the U-32 Raider Football team and coaches who will apply the final coats of paint on Saturday, October 12th.
