Cedar Crest Intermediate

Happy Holidays!!

This week we focused on perseverance, crucial life skill that plays a pivotal role in our children's academic and personal development.

Perseverance, often referred to as grit, is the ability to persist in the face of challenges, setbacks, and obstacles. It is a skill that not only contributes to academic success but also fosters resilience, determination, and a positive mindset.

As partners in your child's education, we encourage you to actively support the development of perseverance at home. Here are a few simple yet effective ways you can help cultivate this invaluable life skill in your child:

1. Celebrate Effort: Emphasize the importance of hard work and effort, rather than just focusing on outcomes. Praising your child for their dedication and determination reinforces the idea that perseverance is a journey, not just a destination.

2. Model Perseverance: Children often learn best by example. Share your own experiences of facing challenges, overcoming adversity, and the importance of persistence. Demonstrating a positive attitude towards setbacks will inspire resilience in your child.

3. Provide a Supportive Environment: Create a home environment that encourages exploration and risk-taking. A supportive atmosphere allows children to feel comfortable taking on challenges, knowing that they have a safety net in place.
   
   

By working together, we can empower our students to develop the perseverance they need to thrive in the face of life's challenges. As always, your partnership and involvement in your child's education are instrumental in their success.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Cassie Williams

Are you looking for unique Christmas gifts (Crocks, Socks, drinkware, and more)? Check out our PTO Ranger Gear store. All orders placed by the evening of November 21, will arrive by Christmas!

Click Here to check out our store: https://brandtekusa.com/stores/839/splash

For information about your child's bus route, please contact Dr. Jamie Pund. Please call 812-817-0900 extension 5 for the Superintendent's office or email jamie.pund@sedubois.k12.in.us.

Indiana Youth Survey

Cedar Crest will administer the Indiana Youth Survey to all 6th-graders during the week of February 14th. This is a survey to help gather data on adolescent substance use, mental health, and risk and protective factors that can impact student success. This survey is completely voluntary and is confidential. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child’s participation, please contact at cassie.williams@sedubois.k12.in.us. Thank you.

Cedar Crest will be hosting a presentation from the Jason Foundation on January 10. The focus of the presentation will be on suicide prevention and awareness, and the importance of seeking help if a student is experiencing thoughts of suicide or feels hopeless. The presentation emphasizes the need to tell a trusted adult if a student is experiencing these feelings, or if they recognize these behaviors in anyone else. The presentation is age-appropriate and will be tailored to the needs of our 5th and 6th grade students. Each presentation will last 45 minutes. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to cassie.williams@sedubois.k12.in.us.

PTO President: Brittany Scherzer

bscherzer10811@gmail.com

• 1/16: CCI Team Yearbook Pictures
  
• 1/22: CCI PTO Meeting in the Library
• 1/29: SED Staff PD; NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

• 2/19-2/23 6th-Grade Indiana Youth Survey

• 2/29: CCI Fine Arts Night 6:00 PM

• 3/8: End of Qtr 3/Good Choices Celebration (Report Cards go home March 15)

• 4/8: Eclipse at the Crest

• 5/7: Last Day of Release Time

• 5/10: 6th-grade Dance (7:30-9:30)

• 5/16: 5th Grade Field Trip

• 5/17: Field Day

• 5/20: Grades Due/Finalized

• 5/22: Awards Ceremony (8:00); Slide Show; 1:00 Good Choices Celebration

• 5/23: Last Day of School (Classroom Competitions)

CCI Readers have created read aloud stories for younger Rangers! If you have littles, CHECK THEM OUT! Click HERE!

Our CCI students received a great treat from Just a Trace this holiday season! They loved the Plus Plus tiles! Waiting a day was a bit of torture for them, and they couldn’t put them down! Thank you, Tracy!

Email: cassie.williams@sedubois.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.sedubois.k12.in.us/2/Home
Location: 4770 South State Road 162, Huntingburg, IN, USA
Phone: 812-817-0900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CedarCrestIntermediate