Dear CES Families,

We hope that everyone had a wonderful summer filled with fun and reading! We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back to CES on September 5th.

Our school hours are 8:00am to 2:20pm. These hours are for all students K-4th grade. Our UPK student hours are 8:00am to 2:00pm. Please visit our district website https://www.corinthcsd.org/ for important information regarding our academic and social emotional curriculum, as well as school supply lists.

The CES faculty, staff, and administration feel privileged to be part of this school family. We thank you for your support and look forward to another successful school year!

Sincerely,

Ashley Connor & Melissa Dickinson

Date: September 4th

Time: 2:30-3:00

We ask that families plan on one adult attending to keep the numbers of visitors low. Staff will be available throughout the school to assist you in finding your new classroom. Most of our teachers will be in their rooms to meet students and collect school supplies. Families can drop in anytime between 2:30-3:00.

Thursday, September 5th

8:00am-2:20pm for K-4 (doors open for students at 8:00 - tardy is 8:15)

8:00am-2:00pm for UPK (preschool students)

Main Office Hours 7:00am-3:30pm

Elementary School Phone Number 518-654-2960

September 19th: Curriculum Night UPK-4

September 25th: Elementary BINGO for Books

September 27th: Riverhawks Day

Please read the handbook carefully. It is filled with useful information that will answer many questions you have throughout the school year. A computer use contract will go home with your child on the first day of school. Please read, sign, and return the contract to school as soon as possible.

CES Parent & Student Handbook

Be safe!

Be respectful!

Be responsible!

And always choose kindness!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ7SipajFjQ

Please call the school at 518-654-2960 if your child is going to be absent.

Please notify the attendance clerk of the reason and expected length of absence. Our voicemail will record messages before or after school hours. A written note is required immediately upon the student's return explaining the reason for the absence. When a child is absent for a long period of time (2 weeks or longer) due to illness, he/she may qualify for tutoring. A doctor's note stating the diagnosed illness and the length of confinement at home must be submitted to the principal, along with a written parental request for tutoring.

All students (UPK-4th grade) will be allowed to enter the building starting at 8:00am. Walkers should plan to arrive at school no earlier than 7:55am for the 8:00am entry. Tardy is 8:15.

Students being dropped off by vehicle should plan to start lining up in their cars at 7:55am so we are able to keep the line of cars on school property. Students should remain in their cars and not exit cars until told to do so by a staff member. This process will begin at 8:00am.

At the end of the day, parents picking up students by vehicle should park in the lot closest to the track and wait for you child(ren) on the sidewalk. Students will not be allowed to walk into the parking lot unattended. Kindergarten through fourth grade students being picked up by vehicle will be dismissed at 2:20pm.

UPK students will be dismissed at 2:00pm.

Walker will exit the building at 2:25pm.

This school year families can access a link to our school menus on the district website or at www.myschoolmenus.com.

See chart below for immunization guidelines from NYS DOH.

https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2370_2024.pdf

Physicals are required for the students entering UPK, K, 1, 3, 5, 7. 9 and 11th grades.

Our district has partnered with Saratoga Hospital to offer a Student Heath Services initiative. An advanced practice provider will be available in our district to offer FREE medical care for all students. Some of their services will include: care for minor injuries and illnesses; mental health consultation; acute care prescription medication; and sports physicals. These professionals will share their time between the Elementary School and the Oak Street Campus.

In order for students to take advantage of this great opportunity, parents/guardians must sign and return the consent form to their building principal. If you would like to learn more about this service, please follow this link to a recording of our presentation from December 6th, 2022. The Google Slide presentation is also available here. Should you have questions regarding this service, please call 518-654-2960 Extension, 3446.

If you're interested in volunteering in the elementary school, please fill out the following form and return it to the elementary school office.

Looking for the same school vacations and summer break as your children? Become a school bus driver!

Schedule a test drive today! Call 518-654-2231 or email routing@corinthcsd.org.

We hope that everyone enjoyed reading "The World According to Humphrey" this summer!

Please have your child bring in their summer reading work during the first two weeks of school. They will receive a small prize.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What kind of hamster is Humphrey?