Cougar Chronicle
September 27, 2024
The Principal's Office
Back to School Party/Dance - Happening Tonight!
"Would You Rather" - Go On a Hayride or Walk Through a Corn Maze? RESULTS
"Would You Rather" .........
Drink hot chocolate or hot apple cider?
Important Dates
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 - Strengthening Families Programs for Families with Teens
10/1 - WCUUSD School Board Meeting at Calais Elementary
10/3 - Nurturing Program for Families in Substance Use Treatment & Recovery
10/4 - Calais Town Official Meet'n Greet
10/7 - Nurturing Fathers Program
10/8 - Prenatal Nurturing Parenting Program
10/8 - Nurturing Program for Families in Substance Use Treatment & Recovery
10/9 - All-School Field Trip to Peck Farm Orchard
10/10 - Friends of Calais monthly meeting
10/20 - Modern Times Theater at Maple Corner Community Center Event
11/2 - Calais Community Halloween Celebration!
11/8 - Picture Retake Day
Youth Races at the U-32 Cross Country - Happening Tomorrow!
The U-32 Cross Country Invitational will be held on Saturday, September 28th starting at 9:30am.
Our students will have a chance to participate in the annual tradition of the Youth Races.
If you have a student interested, see the information below.
Backpack Program
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
School Board Meeting on Oct. 1 at Calais Elementary School
The WCUUSD School Board will be meeting at 6:15pm in the Calais Gym. This is an important meeting and it’s our goal to ensure all of Calais has their voice heard. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Weiss.
September Menus
October Menus
All-School Field Trip to Peck Farm Orchard 🍎
We are planning an All-School field trip to Peck Farm Orchard on Oct. 9th. The plan is to leave school around 9:30 and we will return before 1:30pm. Permission slips will be coming home next week through your child’s class.
Apple picking, hayrides, corn maze - all the fall fun! We are really excited for this trip and are planning some fun learning for when we return that day.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. But, be on the look out for the permission slips.
Family Handbook
Please review the 2024-2025 Family Handbook. This handbook spells out procedures, guidelines, expectations, and list of resources. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Weiss.
Volunteer Opportunities
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.
New After School Pick-up Procedure
Thank you for helping make our new after-school pick up procedure a success!
Calais Town Official Meet ‘n Greet
Black Bear Hockey - Happening Tomorrow!
If your athlete has been considering hockey as a winter sport, now is the time to register! We have a Try Hockey For Free event happening on Saturday, September 28th. Enrollment is also open for Little Bruins which includes a complete set of new hockey equipment with registration! Learn more about these programs at blackbearhockey.org/LearnToPlay
Mini Flag Football
Modern Times Theater Presents…
The Perils of Mr. Punch, Episode #73: “Let’s Disagree to Agree” at the Maple Corner Community Center on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Admission by Donation at the Door - Suggested Donation Adults $10-$20 Kids $5-$10
Save the Date for our Calais Community Halloween Celebration!
Save the Date for our Calais Community Halloween Celebration!
Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 3-5 p.m.
at the East Calais Rec Field
More information about event participation coming soon.
Community Links and Resources
Family Support Programs
Do you or someone you know want to learn more about the programs we offer? Visit our website at: www.pcavt.org/family-support-programs, email us at familysupport@pcavt.org or call 1-800-CHILDREN
Nurturing Parenting®, Strengthening Families Programs & Circle of Parents® Curriculum-based, parenting education programs for families experiencing stress. Upcoming Parent Education Programs: All programs are offered virtually and FREE! Programs are 2 hours per week for 14-18 weeks Nurturing Skills™ for Families - starting September 25, Wednesdays 6pm Nurturing Skills™ for Families - starting September 26, Thursdays 1pm Strengthening Families Program for Families with Teens starting October 1, Tuesdays 12pm Nurturing Program® for Families in Substance Use Treatment & Recovery starting October 3, Thursdays 9am in person Turning Point Center Barre starting October 7,Mondays 6pm Prenatal Nurturing Parenting Program starting October 8, Tuesdays 6pm Nurturing Program® for Families in Substance Use Treatment & Recovery starting October 8, Tuesdays 5pm Nurturing Skills™ for Families - starting October 21, Mondays 10am Nurturing Program® for Families in Substance Use Treatment & Recovery starting October 23, Wednesdays 8:30am Strengthening Families Program with Children Birth -3 starting October 30, Wednesdays 1pm Upcoming Circle of Parents Support Groups: Circle of Parents® is a network of professionally facilitated, peer-led, self-help support groups for using a strengths-based approach and a shared leadership model. All Circles are offered virtually and FREE! Circles meet weekly for 60-90 minutes and are ongoing *Participants may join anytime Tuesdays 630pm Thursdays 515pm Reach out to familysupport@pcavt.org for more information
Tiny Mic Interview w/ Mr. Weiss - Josie, 1st Grade
Pictures From The Week
Twins! (Sort of 😋)
September Birthdays 🎈
Thomas
Eloise
Jack
Dalton
Lucy
Ollie