Cougar Chronicle

We all know that keeping a routine helps kids and during the holiday break that can be easier said than done. Here are 10 Tips for Helping Kids Have a Great Holiday.

Breakfast

Cinnamon Bun

Lunch

Loaded Tater Tots

Cheddar, Ham, Bacon, Beans, Olives, Peppers, Sour Cream and Roasted Broccoli

Dinner Roll

12/14 - Children's Choir Rehearsal

12/15 - Family Holiday and Winter Solstice Event

12/16 - Coffee and Conversations with the Superintendent @ Calais Elementary School

12/17 - Family of Color Affinity Meeting

12/17 - Community Forum with the Superintendent @ Maple Corner Community Center

12/18 - Gifts for Giving

12/20 - Winter Solstice Celebration

12/21 - Children's Choir Rehearsal

12/23-1/1 - Winter Break - No school for students

12/24 - Children's Choir /Candlelight Service

1/2 - Calais Parent Advisory and Winter Carnival Planning

2/8 - Winter Carnival

The Family of Color Affinity group will be meeting on Tuesday, December 17, from 5:30-7:00 at the U-32 Library. We will be joined by Rebecca Taistcheff, Principal of U32. In addition we will be continuing to discuss the Process for Responding to Hateful or Harassing Speech, along with any additional topics that may be brought up. We hope to see you there!

The Calais Parent Advisory will be meeting on Jan. 2 at 4pm in the Library. The Team is going to start planning events for the remainder of the year, including a Winter Carnival. Sign-ups for the Winter Carnival will be coming out next week, but mark your calendars Feb. 8th.

If you are interested in helping to plan events for our school and our students, please feel out this Calais Advisory Interest Form. We want to continue to do big things for our students, including events big and small, but we need help! If you are interested in helping to plan these events, please feel out the form.

With the Holidays fast approaching, there is no better gift than a Calais Cougars gift! Check out the online Calais Cougar store and find the perfect gift for the Cougar in your life. Shirts, sweatshirts, hats, sweatpants, bags, even sandals are just some of the items you can get as a gift. This store is sponsored by the Friends of Calais and part of the proceeds benefit their incredible programs. Check the link below and order today!

https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/calais-cougars

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

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.

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.

Type in your zip code or county to find different resources in your area!

https://www.navigateresources.net/211vermont/

https://resourcevt.org/essential-goods-program/#

https://www.amysarmoire.org/

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Hello Calais Cougars!

We have been making lanterns in the whole school. Fun, right? I did not have enough time to interview somebody but I will ask you a question: What is your favorite thing you have done in your life?

I am going to start writing every week. Bye for now!

-Ms. Scoop

"Anything but a cup to drink out of"

Socks and Sandals

PJ Day

Holiday Wear!