Ms. Ecklund received the "Vermont Outstanding Educator" award this year and went up to Burlington on Thursday to receive the award.
"Cheryl is an exceptional 5th and 6th-grade teacher who excels in nurturing Functional Skills while engaging students in math, science, writing, and reading. She creates a vibrant classroom atmosphere that encourages meaningful discussions about their roles in society. Her teaching goes beyond academics, equipping students with the confidence and skills needed to positively impact their communities"
Congratulations Ms. Ecklund!
Calais Elementary has a long history of partnering with the East Montpelier Fire Department to help ensure Calais families have a bountiful Thanksgiving and holiday season. We will be collecting non-perishable food items now through November Break to donate to the Fire Department for their Thanksgiving baskets. There are bins in the lobby for donations. Please encourage your children to help pick out items and bring them into school!
If you are a Calais Elementary family in need for this holiday season, please reach out to our counselor, Ruth Frisenda at 802-454-7777 ext 105 or rfrisenda@u32.org.
If you would like to help families in need in any capacity this holiday season, please reach out to Danielle in the office at 802-454-7777 or dmackay@u32.org. We can give you specific needs for families in the community. We also accept cash or gift cards to grocery stores, Walmart or Amazon. Let's help make to make this a special holiday season!!
11/9 - U32 Craft Fair
11/9 - Winter Clothing Giveaway at the Jaquith Public Library
11/9 - Winter Clothing Drive at the Calais Woodbury Church
11/9 - Open Gym Basketball
11/11 - Veterans' Day/Family Conferences - No school for students
11/13 - Java with Jarrod
11/14 - Friends of Calais meeting
11/15 - Bingo Night
11/16 - Youth Basketball Clinic
11/16 - Hands Only CPR Event
11/18 - Open Gym Basketball
11/19 - Family of Color Affinity Group Meeting
11/23 - Open Gym Basketball
11/25 - Open Gym Basketball
11/25-11/29 - Vacation - No school for students
11/30 - Open Gym Basketball
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
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.
Here is the link to the digital form to register for basketball this year. If you would like a paper copy, please email Danielle at dmackay@u32.org.
