October Newsletter

There are so many wonderful things about fall that I enjoy! The change of leaves, scent of pumpkin spice, a cozy sweater, chilly Friday night football games, just to name a few.

October is when the novelty of the new school year has worn off and staff & students are feeling comfortable and settled. School is moving fast & furious.

It's also Fire Safety month! Colby Fire Department will be presenting to their annual display and activity with the grade school October 24-18th!

Oct. 2- National Custodial Day

Oct. 3- Flu Clinic

9-11am CGS

Oct. 6- Creed Repertory Theatre

9am- CASA ALFONSA, GC Gymnasium

Oct. 10- Wichita Children's Theatre

8:30am, CG Gymnasium

Oct. 10-12- Health Screenings

Kg-3rd Hearing, Vision and Dental

Oct. 14- End of 1st Quarter

Wear ORANGE for 'Orange Out'

Oct. 17- No School

Work Day

Oct. 20- Picture Retakes

Auditorium

Oct. 21- Birthday Lunch

Cafeteria

Oct. 25- 4th Grade Musical

9:10 Rehearsal & 7:00 Performance

Auditorium

Oct. 27- Kindergarten Pumpkin Project

Oct. 27- Grade School Halloween Parade

2:45 Primary-Intermediate-Administration buildings (outdoors)

Oct. 27- Parent/Teacher Conferences

4-7:00pm Grade School

Oct. 28- No School- Parent/Teacher Conferences

8-4:00pm

Oct. 31- No School

Staff Development

What: Fall Scholastic Book Fair

Where: CGS Library

When: October 24-26 8AM-4PM

October 27 8AM-7:30PM

October 28 8AM-4PM

Why: ALL purchases benefits our CGS Library

The CPS After School Program is off to a fantastic start!

Students may enroll anytime during the school year.

Scholarships are available!

Review the flyer below and/or contact Kathy Vaughn at 785-460-5160.

October is Healthy Lung Month!

Healthy lungs are crucial to your well-being. Acute and long-term respiratory conditions can affect children’s lung health. The most common of these are influenza, asthma, bronchitis, croup and pneumonia. External factors that significantly affect our lungs are air pollution and tobacco use.

• Did you know that when your lungs are mature, the maximum amount of air they can hold is 6 liters? That equals around three large soda bottles!
• Did you know that our lungs are not fully mature until 20-25 years old? Children face special risks because their lungs are still growing and they are so active.

Here are 5 tips for ensuring your lungs grow and develop in a healthy way:

1. Avoid using tobacco and exposure to second-hand smoke.
2. Avoid air pollution (indoor and outdoor) as best as you can.
3. Exercise regularly.
4. Reduce your risk of infections by practicing good hand hygiene and staying up to date on vaccinations.
5. Know when to see a doctor. Symptoms like wheezing, excessive coughing, and chronic respiratory infections should be reported to your physician.

Upcoming: Respiratory System Class (2nd-3rd grade)- taught by The Kansas Learning Center for Health (date to be determined)

References:

https://www.lung.org/

We are a NUT FREE school.

No meals purchased at fast food outlets are to be consumed at mealtime in the cafeteria. If a food outlet items is brought to school it MUST NOT be brought to school in original containers.

Caffeinated beverages are NOT allowed in sack lunches or to be consumed in the cafeteria at any time.

PTO Fall Fundraiser ends on October 4th!

Pick up will be November Tuesday Nov 15th!

Email: hstapp@colbyeagles.org
Website: https://www.colbyeagles.org/o/colbyes
Location: 210 North Grant Avenue, Colby, KS, USA
Phone: (785) 460-5100
Facebook: facebook.com/colbypublicschools
Twitter: @ColbyEagles