Happy Summer! Thank you for a wonderful 24-25 school year! As we head into summer break we wanted to provide you with information about our office hours, summer meal opportunities, summer camp opportunities, and more! We will send out another Back-to-School Newsletter in July. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful summer and we look forward to seeing our students next school year!

~Mrs. Bryant

If you have a child who is a rising 4th grader or a child new to CES, please see the FAQ link below with information to help make the transition successful for both your student and your family!

Please make plans to attend our Meet the Teacher opportunity at our Open House on Monday, August 4th from 3:00-6:00 pm. Please also make sure your address it up to date in Infinite Campus, as we will be mailing home teacher announcement postcards to our students.

Amplify offers several learning activities to help your child sharpen their reading skills. Check it out, here.

Do you know about the Bartow County Library Summer Reading Challenge?

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Help Every Child Find Great Books to Read This Summer! Check out the information, here.

Challenge: Read every day for at least 15 to 30 minutes.
Suggested Goals:

Grades K-2 Students: read 10 books
Grades 3-5 Students: read 8 chapter books
Grades 6-HS Students: read 5 fiction books & 5 non-fiction books

Additional Resources:

Public Library: https://bartowlibrary.org/

Get Georgia Reading (Grades K-3): https://getgeorgiareading.org/at-home/

Book It: https://www.bookitprogram.com/

Please use the resources below to help your child maintain their math skills and get a head start for their first math unit next year!​

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Does your child struggle with recalling their math facts?

These Fact Strategy Posters are a GREAT resource to help them increase their understanding & automaticity. ​

Addition (English | Spanish)​

Subtraction (English | Spanish)​

Multiplication (English | Spanish)​

Division (English | Spanish)​

Families,

The summer months are a wonderful time for you to help your children develop a love of books and reading. This Summer Book List will help you assure that your children are reading high-quality literature. All the books on the list are available at the public library. We encourage you to obtain a library card for your children at the Bartow County Public Library. Sign them up for the Summer Reading Program and visit the library often with your children. Cartersville City Schools is working hard to help every student achieve at high levels, and literacy is a top priority in every school. We need your support in ensuring that your children meet these expectations. Your example and encouragement will go a long way toward helping us reach the goal of every student becoming an excellent reader.

Happy reading!

Heaven Harris, CES Library Media and IT Specialist

Diane Hassler, IT & Media Services Coordinator

Chelsea Ray, Media Clerk

The information below is for 24-25 4th and 5th grade families with access to our IXL platform.

Get students exploring new topics this summer with these hand-picked skills, organized around fun daily themes!

• 4th Grade (ALL subjects): https://www.ixl.com/math/skill-plans/ixl-summer-adventures-grade-4

• 5th Grade (ALL subjects): https://www.ixl.com/math/skill-plans/ixl-summer-adventures-grade-5

• 6th Grade (ALL subjects): https://www.ixl.com/math/skill-plans/ixl-summer-adventures-grade-6

Help students solidify their understanding of key concepts this summer with IXL's day-by-day skill plan!

• Rising 4th grade ELA: https://www.ixl.com/ela/skill-plans/ixl-summer-boost-grade-4

• Rising 4th grade Math: https://www.ixl.com/math/skill-plans/ixl-summer-boost-grade-4

• Rising 5th grade ELA: https://www.ixl.com/ela/skill-plans/ixl-summer-boost-grade-5

• Rising 5th grade Math: https://www.ixl.com/math/skill-plans/ixl-summer-boost-grade-5

Please see the link below to access the 4th and 5th grade School Supply lists!

25-26 School Supply Lists

*Select School Supplies under the News section.

Dear CPS, CES, and CMS Parents and Guardians,

We hope this letter finds you and your family well. As we prepare for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year, we would like to inform you of some important updates regarding our After School services.

New Pricing Structure:
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the daily price for After School services will be $12 per student. Additionally, the registration fee will be $20 per student, with a maximum of $40 per family per school.

Registration Opportunities:
To make the registration process as convenient as possible, we will be offering registration opportunities at the Primary School, the Elementary School, and Middle School during their respective Open Houses. We encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities to ensure your child's spot in our After School program.

To help us plan and include as many students as possible, we invite you to complete our pre-registration form for each student you’d like to attend our After School Programs. Please complete one response per student. https://forms.office.com/r/b4c9QsXasg

We understand that changes in pricing can be challenging, and we want to assure you that this decision was made after careful consideration. The increase will help us continue to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for your children.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Sincerely,
CPS and CES After School Programs

Hey fourth graders! See America's natural wonders and historic sites for free. You and your family get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year. See the link below to see how it works!

Every Kid Outdoors

Welcome Parents!

We are delighted to invite you to join your children for lunch at our school. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, we kindly ask that you follow these guidelines:

1. Sign In at the Office: Upon arrival, please sign in at the school office and present a valid ID.
2. Lunch Visitors: Parents and other guests on a student's pickup list may sign in and join their child for lunch. If a guest is not on the pickup list, they may still join for lunch if a parent/guardian sends a note giving permission. This ensures that all visitors are known to the parents/guardians, maintaining a secure environment.
3. Friends at visitor lunch tables: Students may invite one friend to eat with their guest(s) provided the friend’s parent/guardian sends a note giving permission prior to their scheduled lunch time.
4. Team Lunches: To keep the focus on academics during the school day, we are unable to accommodate team lunches for recreational sports.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. We look forward to seeing you!

As warmer weather approaches, students and families will be spending more time outdoors. While fresh air and outdoor play are great for health, it's important to be aware of the potential risk posed by ticks. These tiny arachnids can carry diseases, making it essential to understand how to prevent tick bites and what to do if one occurs. Ticks are small, parasitic insects that attach to the skin and feed on blood. See the attached document below for more information about how to stay healthy and prevent tick bites this spring. By staying informed and taking precautions, we can enjoy the outdoors safely while reducing the risk of tick-borne illnesses. If you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your healthcare provider.

For more information on tickborne illnesses and tick identification, go to the following website: https://dph.georgia.gov/epidemiology/zvbd/tbd

Stay safe and healthy,

Marcie Garrett, RN, BSN

Cartersville Elementary School Nurse

Please see the link below to learn how you can keep your child safe while in the water this summer. Learn 10 tips for Dos and Don'ts while swimming!

Water Safety Tips

We would love to hear from you! Cartersville Elementary School has a specific Family Engagement Plan, School Improvement Plan, and Parent/School compact, which are reviewed annually. We would love your feedback to better support our families, students, and community as a whole. Please visit the CES Family Engagement website to review the Family Engagement Plan and Parent/School Compact at: Family Engagement / Compact & Parent/Family Engagement Policy. The School Improvement Plan can be viewed at: School Improvement / School Improvement Plan

After reviewing both documents, please complete our survey at: https://forms.office.com/r/RTPmZvbK33

If you have any questions about either document or any issues completing the survey, please reach out to Mrs. Bryant at bbryant@cartersvilleschools.org.

We would love to have you join our PTC program! There are multiple ways to be involved and support our school, and we'd love for you to be part! Our next PTC meeting date will be shared at the beginning of the school year and on the GroupMe! There will be lots of opportunities to help with our school year! Please check the GroupMe and sign up to volunteer when you can!

*Please reach out to 770-891-2203 if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities!

All students are expected to be neat, clean, and appropriately dressed for all school activities. Clothing and appearance should not distract from the instructional program. Good judgment should be a key word. Please note the following guidelines:

• Shoes must be worn at all times. Sandals are allowed; flip flops and high heels are discouraged.

• Halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps, see-through clothing, and clothing which shows the midriff are not permitted.

• Shorts are acceptable provided they are not too short.

• Jogging shorts, Lycra-Spandex cycling shorts and swimwear are not permitted.

• Hats and other head coverings are not to be worn in the building.

• Articles of clothing which advertise or display the symbols of drugs, weapons, tobacco products or alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

• Clothing which displays obscene language or symbols is not permitted.

• Emblems, insignia, badges, or other symbols, which unreasonably distract students or disrupt the operation of the school, are prohibited.

• Students should avoid extreme hairstyles and colors which may distract from the learning environment.

• All clothing must be worn in the manner in which it was intended to be worn.

• Belts must be worn if pants/shorts are oversized.

• Pajamas, including pajama pants, should not be worn to school unless it is a designated pajama day.

• Costume attire should be reserved for designated dress up days only.

• Students should wear athletic shoes in P.E. (ex. tennis/running/sports shoes).

• Shoes that contain roller devices are not permitted.

• No see-through holes above the knees that show the students' skin or under garment can be seen.

Administration reserves the right to determine if items of clothing or student appearance are too casual, too revealing or too distracting. In the event of an infringement of the dress code, parents may be called to bring appropriate clothing.

If you have not completed this step already, please complete the Annual Information Update inside the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. You will not be able to access schedules, grades, or attendance information until this step is complete. See the image below with instructions.

Each month we will share the Capturing Kids' Hearts Newsletter for the month. Attached are the English and Spanish parent newsletters highlighting Being Leadworthy with Integrity - our focus for May and into summer break.

This month, we are challenging students to choose to do the right thing, no matter who is watching. We each aim to live with the ability and willingness to exist with honesty and excellence. We want to partner with you to highlight your child’s integrity. As you do this month’s activities, look for opportunities to celebrate your child’s integrity and character growth.

Please visit the link below to learn how to access this voluntary opportunity.

K-12 Student Accident Insurance (kandkinsurance.com)

Our students use Clever to house most of their academic resources and this portal can be accessed from home! Attached below are instructions for how to access your child’s Clever homepage.

Email: bbryant@cartersvilleschools.org
Website: https://www.cartersvilleschools.org/ces
Location: 340 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, GA, USA
Phone: 770-382-0983