Cougar Chronicle
October 4, 2024
The Principal's Office
Menu Change (Or, Swap!) Next Week
10/8 - Loaded Potato Tots, Bacon, Ham, Beans, Cheddar, Sour Cream, Broccoli, Breadstick
10/9 - Chicken or Tofu Stir Fry, Rice, Edamame
"Would You Rather" - Hot Chocolate or Hot Apple Cider? RESULTS
Hot Chocolate
Hot Cider
"Would You Rather" .........
Eat fruit or vegetables for the rest of your life?
Fruit
Vegetables
Important Dates
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
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
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. Parents are welcome to meet us there to join in the fun!
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.
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.
Calais Town Official Meet ‘n Greet - Happening Tonight!
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
4th Annual Calais Community Halloween Spooktacular!
Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 3-5 p.m.
at the East Calais Rec Field
Click the link for more information and to sign up to participate in this annual event!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BABAD23A2F8C43-51997838-halloween
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