Message from Mrs. Williams
CCI Families,
Join us in making a difference at our No One Eats Alone event on February 21, 2025!
No One Eats Alone is a nationally recognized program dedicated to creating an inclusive school community where every student feels valued and connected. The goal is simple: to ensure no student eats alone by encouraging kindness, inclusion, and new friendships.
We need volunteers to help with:
- Decorating the event space
- Engaging students in conversation
- Monitoring and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere
- No One Eats Alone Volunteer Sign- Up
Your support can make a huge impact! If you’re interested in volunteering, click the link above or send a message to Mrs. Haas melissa.haas@sedubois.k12.in.us. Let’s create a culture of belonging—together!
🎉CCI FUN NIGHT – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28!
Mark your calendars! Our CCI Fun Night is happening on Friday, February 28, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the CCI café and gym (enter through Door 1). This is a special event just for our 5th and 6th graders to enjoy an evening of fun, games, and prizes! Forms went home with students TODAY.
🎟 Cost: $25 per student – includes pizza, a drink, and prizes!
🍿 Concessions: Available for purchase.
This event is a PTO fundraiser, and all proceeds go toward supporting our students and school. Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable night!
👟FPJH TRACK: Any 6th-8th Grader is welcome to participate. The first practice will be on Monday March 10th after school from 3:15-4:30 at the high school. A parent letter with more information will be sent through email after sign ups close on February 21th. Please reach out to Erika Meunier erikalmeunier82@gmail.com or Kristy Berg Bkx1113@gmail.com if you have any questions. CLICK HERE to sign up.
🚭CATCH My Breath: Vaping Prevention for Our 6th Graders
On Thursday afternoon, our 6th-grade students participated in CATCH My Breath, a research-based vaping prevention program designed to equip them with the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices. Throughout the session, students learned about the dangers of e-cigarettes, how advertising influences youth, and strategies to resist peer pressure. This program is part of our ongoing commitment to student health and aligns with our efforts to encourage positive decision-making. If you’d like to learn more, visit the CATCH Global Foundation website.
📣Junior Achievement Volunteers Needed!
We’re excited to bring Junior Achievement to our school for a one-day event, and we need your help to make it a success! Junior Achievement provides hands-on activities that inspire and prepare our students to succeed in the real world by teaching them about financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.
Volunteering is a one-day commitment, and no prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to make a difference in the lives of our students! If you're interested, please contact Kaitlyn Schrank, Regional Student Impact Manager at Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana.
📞 Office: 812-425-8152
📱 Cell: 317-908-8513
✉️ Email: kaitlyn.schrank@ja.org
🏀 Knights of Columbus Food Drive – Feb. 14th
Support local food pantries at the Forest Park vs. Heritage Hills boys basketball game on Friday, Feb. 14! The Knights of Columbus will be collecting household goods, boxed foods, personal hygiene items, and canned food at the main gym entrances. Monetary donations are also welcome.
Can't attend but want to donate? Contact Steve Grundhoefer at (812) 639-1217. Thank you for supporting our community!
🏃♀️ Coaches Needed for Girls on the Run! 🏃♀️
Make a difference in the lives of young girls by becoming a Girls on the Run coach!
Coach Training
📅 Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: GOTRSWIN Office, 1155 W. 12th Ave., Jasper
Program Details
📆 Start Date: Week of February 24, 2025
🗓️ Duration: 9 weeks (includes one week off for Spring Break)
For more information, email Beth Phillips at beth.phillips@girlsontherun.org or visit www.gotrswin.org.
Help empower and inspire the next generation! 🌟
🚌 Join Our Team! 🚌
Southeast Dubois County is on the lookout for bus drivers! 🚍✨
- If you’re interested or know someone who might be, please reach out to Ryan Haas!
- 📞 Contact: 812-817-0900
- 📧 Email: ryan.haas@sedubois.k12.in.us
Help us keep our students safe and on the move! 🏫
✨Thanks for your support in making Cedar Crest a place where students thrive!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns don't hesitate to reach out! cassie.williams@sedubois.k12.in.us
Every moment matters,
Mrs. Williams
Dear Multilingual Families,
Welcome back! I wanted to let everyone know that we will begin the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs English Proficiency Test next week. Students have been preparing and practicing for this test. If you would like to learn more about the test, please read the attached information.
Best of luck to all students as they take this test!
Queridos familias multilingues,
¡Bienvenidos de nuevo! Quería decirle que empezaremos con el examen de WIDA. Es un examen para determinar el nivel de proficiencia de inglés. Los estudiantes se están preparando. Si quiere aprender más sobre el examen, por favor lea los documentos adjuntados.
¡Buena suerte a todos los estudiantes!
પ્રિય બહુભાષી પરિવાર,
પછીથી આપનું સ્વાગત છે! હું દરેકને જાણાવવા માગું છું કે અમે આગામી અઠવાડિયે WIDA ACCESS ફોર ELLs ઇંગલિશ પ્રોફિશિએન્સી ટેસ્ટ શરૂ કરીશું. વિદ્યાર્થીઓ આ પરીક્ષા માટે તૈયાર થાય છે અને અભ્યાસ કરે છે. જો તમે આ પરીક્ષા વિશે વધુ જાણવું ઇચ્છો છો, તો કૃપા કરીને જોડાયેલ માહિતી વાંચો.
તમામ વિદ્યાર્થીઓને પરીક્ષા માટે શુભેચ્છા!
As most of you know, we have been experiencing a rise in illness here recently, and I wanted to take a moment to remind you all of some everyday steps you can take to help prevent the spread of germs and help keep you and your family healthy.
Wash your hands frequently. Did you know that hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent spreading germs to others? It is best practice to wash your hands with soap and water before you eat, after using the restroom, after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose, and when your hands appear visibly dirty. An alcohol based hand rub is suitable in most cases as long as your hands are not visibly soiled.
Cover your coughs and sneezes. Whenever possible, it is best to cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, rather than using your shirt sleeve. This is because you can throw the tissue away once you are finished and reduce spreading germs as you go about your day.
Clean frequently touched surfaces. Regular sanitizing of frequently touched surfaces such as cell phones, student’s chromebooks, bathrooms, door knobs, desks and countertops can help reduce the spread of germs. If someone in your home has been ill, taking a few minutes to wipe down frequently touched areas can help reduce the likelihood of spreading the illness to other family members.
Stay home when you aren’t feeling well. If you are unwell, stay home to limit contact with others and allow your body time to rest. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, a good general rule is to stay home until you have been without episodes of vomiting, diarrhea, or fever (a temperature of 100.4 or greater) for at least 24 hours without the help of fever-reducing medications such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen. Any other symptoms you’ve had should also be overall improved prior to returning to your normal activities.
For information about your child's bus route, please contact SED Transportation Director, Mr. Ryan Haas. Please call 812-817-0900 extension 4 or email ryan.haas@sedubois.k12.in.us.
