Cardinal Elementary News
December 20, 2024
Message from the Principal
Dear School Families,
As we approach the holiday season, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support and partnership. This time of year offers an opportunity to reflect on the many blessings we share as a community.
Wishing you all a joyful and restful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the New Year!
Warmest regards,
Heather MacDonald
Principal
January 6th- January 10th
Monday, January 6th
Early Release @ 1:45 for Students
Tuesday, January 7th:
3:00-4:00 DI Team Meeting
Wednesday, January 8th:
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3:00-4:00 DI Team Meeting
Thursday, January 9th:
Friday, January 10th:
SOAR Assembly
Upcoming Important Dates:
January 6th- First Day Back!! Early Release @1:45
January 13th Early Release @1:45
January 13th PTO Meeting @ 4:30
January 15th 6-8 Talent Show
January 20th- No School
January 22nd 5:30-7:00 Lego Night
January 23-24 Early Release
January 24th End of First Marking Period
February 6th Social Emotional Learning Family Night
February 7th Kids Heart Challenge Begins/SOAR Assembly
February 11th GOTR Practice Begins on Tuesdays and Thursdays
February 14-18th Mid Winter Break
February 27th 5:30-7:00 MIRM Kick Off Party
Information for Families
PTO Meeting
We will be holding a PTO meet on Monday, January 13th at 4:30. We would love to see you there!!!
Worlds Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Money Past Due Now
World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser money is due. Please be sure to turn this in next week. If you have questions, please contact the office at 231-760-1700. We are still waiting on 84 boxes to be paid for. This totals $5040. Please turn in for any missing boxes or call the office to make arrangements.
Winter Weather!
Winter weather is here!
Please be sure to send your students dressed for the winter weather. Students will be outside for recess unless it is raining or the "feels like" temperature is less than 10 degrees.
Students should wear winter coats, snowpants, boots, mittens, and hats. We recommend labeling winter items so if they are lost they are easy to identify ad return to the owner.
If your family needs assistance with winter gear, please contact the office at 231-760-1700.
Please complete the Orchard View Education Benefits Form!
We currently have 165 students who have not had a Education Benefits Form completed for the school year. There was a link to this in the forms for the school year and forms were available at the Back to School Block Party.
Not having these forms completed could impact our ability to provide free breakfast and lunch in the future. This report is critical in determining money that our district receives from State and Federal grant programs like Title 1A, At-risk, and Title IIA, etc. It is also necessary to determine families' Summer EBT eligibility.
Please click this link to complete the form if you have not already done so.
Volunteers Needed!!
Upcoming Events
OV Spectator Guidelines
Please review our Spectator Guidelines with your children before attending sporting events and other special events.
Conduct on School Property
Please review the poster below.
We are here to work collaboratively to provide a safe, nurturing school for your children. We are happy to meet with you regarding any concerns you may have. We do ask that you follow the expectations outlined below, or you will be asked to leave and schedule a time to meet with us later.
Thank you for your assistance with this.
Sincerely,
The Cardinal Elementary Office, Teachers, and Staff
Cardinal Elementary Webpage
On the "Parents" page, there are updates about upcoming activities and other important information for parents.
PBIS Updates!
November Behavior Data
Attendance- Top 5 Classrooms
December 16th- December 20th
Cardinal Weekly Attendance: 94.14%
Top 5:
#1 Mrs. Fry's 4th Grade Classroom 96.7%
#2 Ms. Roesler's 3rd Grade Classroom 95.6%
#3 (tie) Mrs. Morehouse's 4th Grade Classroom 94.8%
#3 (tie) Mrs. Lewis' 5th Grade Classroom 94.8%
#3 (tie) Mrs. Johnson- Nicolette's 5th Grade Classroom 94.8%
#4 Mrs. Dault's 5th Grade Classroom 94.3%
#5 Mrs. Gannon's 2nd Grade Classroom 94.2%
Staff Shout Outs!
If you would like to recognize a Cardinal Elementary staff member, please use the QR code to complete a Cardinal Staff Shout Out.