Cardinal Connections Parent Copy

May 9, 2022

Important Dates

May 10 - No School for Students
May 10 - 12 - In-Person Title One Book Fair - Hosted at Erie Elementary

May 11 - Donuts with Grown-Ups
May 12 - Mr. Donnelly from AMS visits to fit 5th-grade students for instruments for 6th Grade
May 17 - 5th Grade Orientation at Algonquin
May 17 - PTO Meeting 7 pm
May 20 - Greenfield Village Field Trip for 4th & 5th Grade
May 23 - May 27 - Penny Wars
May 24 - Kindergarten Kickoff
May 25 - Senior Walk Through
May 26 - Kindergarten & 1st Grade Field Trip
May 27 - Field Day - All Day Event
May 30 - Memorial Day Break - No School
June 3 - Spring Fine Arts Night
June 13 - Kindergarten Ceremony
June 13 - 5th Grade Ceremony
June 14 - ECSE Ceremony
June 14 - Students attend AM only
June 15 - End of Third Trimester
June 15 - Last day of school - Students attend AM only

Greetings, CVE Families!

I hope all is well with you and your families. Back in November, an accident took place on Mulberry St. where a student was hit by a car. We have asked that no one drop their student off by parking across the street from the school. Since this accident, I have asked my staff to park in the back to give families space to park in the lot while dropping off. We are still seeing parents parking on the other side and walking students over or letting the students out to cross over on their own. Please use the parking lot to drop your student off and reframe from parking across from the school. While I understand that the accident didn't happen while that parent was dropping off the students for school, we want to be proactive in avoiding any danger that could occur in the future. Please use the parking lot. There are plenty of spaces available.

I also asked that you not pull up between the buses or the signs out front indicating "Bus Only." I understand that many of you are rushing to get to work, but we want to avoid any accidents. We want to ensure the safety of our students, and this is the only way to do so.

I appreciate your understanding!

~ Mrs. Wright

Donuts With Grown-Ups

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Message from our PTO....

Clinton Valley PTO will be running a Poppin Popcorn fundraiser from Monday, May 2nd to Friday, May 13th. This is a virtual fundraiser and runs entirely online. Orders can be shipped to the purchaser (for a fee) or to the school to be hand-delivered by your child (details to follow). The wonderful thing about this fundraiser is that we get back 50% of the profits! The last time we did this, Clinton Valley raised over $5,000! We are hoping to do the same or better this year. Students will get prizes from the company for selling, and PTO will hand out some in school for top sellers and top-class (details to follow). PTO funds many events in the school, from Science Alive to teacher appreciation. Thanks for your support and participation.

STEM Summer School opportunity for K-5

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What is Happening in Lego Robotics with Mrs. Walters.....

We got to celebrate with the Lego Robotic Team this week. We had ice cream, watched our victory Video, and retired our Robots into their cases. It was a lot of fun. Each student and Mrs. Wright were presented a Lego Trophy for the students to keep from Mrs. and Mr. Walters!

We are so proud of the Lego Team this year (2021-2022)!

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District Tutoring List

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Incoming Kindergarten Smore - Registration Information & More....

Incoming Kindergarten Smore

New Student Enrollment

Chippewa Valley Schools New Student Enrollment

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Algonquin Principal and Band Director Visit to CVE

Hello! Some staff from Algonquin will be visiting 5th graders to talk to them about middle school life, invite them to our upcoming middle school orientation, and get students “fitted” for an instrument.

Here are the details:

On Wednesday, May 4, Mr. Connolly (Principal) and Mrs. Abbott (Counselor) will visit your school to speak to 5th grade students about their transition to middle school. We will dialog about academics, lockers, middle school life, and more. We will invite them to the May 17th 6th grade orientation at Algonquin MS and encourage them to finish the year strong to set themselves up for success. We expect our talk to last no more than 15 – 20 minutes.

Then…

On Thursday, May 12, Mr. Donnelly, the AMS band director, will visit CVE to talk to students about signing up for BAND CLASS. Why is he coming? Because getting students started in Band is a lengthy process and a 3-year commitment, students need to be informed about their decision to sign up.

Mr. Donnelly will take students through something called an “INSTRUMENT FITTING”. What are instrument fittings? Instrument fittings are an opportunity for 5th-grade students to try out the various band instruments before starting band in 6th grade. This is a way we can allow 5th-grade students to try out the different instruments before they commit to anything. When Mr. Donnelly comes to CVE, he will bring 3-5 professional technicians from A & G Central Music that will walk each student through the different mouthpieces of the instruments, letting them try out each mouthpiece. The techs will then let the kids know which of the five starting instruments they are best suited for. Each student will be able to use an individual box of mouthpieces to try out during that time. Each box is cleaned before and after use by the techs at A & G.

Mr. Donnelly writes: In my experience as a band director, I have found that this is the best way to ensure every student gets the opportunity to be a part of the band. At Algonquin, we have plenty of school-owned instruments for students to use next year if renting an instrument is out of the question. We want to make sure that every student that wants to be a part of Band is given that opportunity.

Mr. Donnelly’s schedule on May 12:

1:30 – 2:30pm Clinton Valley Elementary

6th Grade Middle School Orientation

As our fifth graders begin their last trimester in elementary school, it is time to introduce them to Middle School. 😁 Please find below information regarding our 2021-2022 6th Grade Middle School Orientation Schedule. This year's orientation will be in-person, and students will ride a bus or walk with their teachers to their designated Middle School.

This year's orientation date is Tuesday, May 17th. Teachers will be providing more information soon. They will be sending home permission slips, and parent letters.