October

• 10/4 Picture Day 7:45AM
• 10/9 School Board Mtg
• 10/10 PTA Mtg CES Cafeteria 4:30PM
• 10/17 Jog A Thon
• 10/26 PTA Fall Festival
• 10/31 Halloween

November

• 11/2 Picture Make Up Day 8:30AM
• 11/2 Last day of Quarter 1
• 11/11 PTA Can Drive
• 11/13 School Board Mtg
• 11/14 PTA Mtg CES Cafeteria 4:30PM
• 11/20 No School, Conferences
• 11/21 No School, Conferences
• 11/22-11/24 No School, Thanksgiving Holiday

Dear Colton Elementary Families and Friends,

I can't believe that September is almost over! The weather is changing and the fall season is here.

I want you to know that it is a pleasure having your students in school. I truly enjoy watching them grow physically and mentally. They are doing some wonderful things in their classrooms. Thank you for the time and energy you invest in your children. I expect great things from them, and as a staff, we will do our best to meet their intellectual and emotional needs.

As you are aware, we are entering into the cold and flu season. As a school, we are committed to exercising healthy and safe practices. If your child is sick and not feeling well, please keep them home until they are symptom free. This will help mitigate the spread of germs. Our goal is to keep our schools open for children to experience a "true" educational experience.

Thank you for all you do for our children and our school. As parents and guardians, you are an essential part of your children's home and school life. Please reach out to your teachers if you have any questions regarding classroom concerns.

Nelson Mandela said, "I never lose. I either win or learn." I have taken the liberty to change that statement as a motto for our school children. We don't fail, we either succeed or we learn.

Here's to a successful 2023-24 school year!

Respectfully,

Mario Alba

Principal

Colton Elementary School is looking for a parent/guardian for our CES Site Council Committee. The Site Council meets between 4-6 times a year to discuss the development and implementation of professional growth for school's staff and improvement of student instructional programs. If this is something you might be interested in volunteering for, please contact Shannon at earlss@colton.k12.or.us.

October 4th (Wednesday)

A district-wide Chromebook Contract must be submitted to continue using chromebooks in our classrooms. Every classroom has a full set of chromebooks, and students will be using them throughout the year. Students and parents need to sign this contract, to help ensure responsible and respectful behavior. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Wagner at wagnerc@colton.k12.or.us

Please note: Since our elementary students don't take chromebooks home, insurance is not necessary.

CES Jog A Thon fundraiser will be held on October 17 this year! This annual fundraiser has helped fund class field trips, assemblies, provided student yearbooks, Music and PE equipment. Donation envelopes will be sent home with students today. Collecting donations are not required to participate in the Jog a Thon. Students will run with their classmates at their classes designated time. Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather appropriately and wear comfortable closed toe shoes that day. Thanks for supporting Colton Elementary School!

$50-$99 Receive free milkshake at Colton Cafe and pass to Molalla Aquatic Center

$100+ Above items plus lunch at Colton Cafe (during school lunch time)

$1-$99 Entered in drawing for Colton Cafe lunch (1 winner per each grade band)

Every $20 gets entered into a drawing for $100 gift card to Bullwinkle's Family Fun Center(1 winner per each grade band)

Student medications need to be transported by an adult to and from school. If you have a student that will need to take medication at school, please contact the office at (503)824-3536. Thank you!

Deadline to Join: Thursday, September 28th

Deadline to finish 1st Chapter Book: October 31st

3rd Grade Meetings- Every Wednesday at lunch

4th & 5th Grade Meetings- Every Tuesday at lunch

https://sites.google.com/colton.k12.or.us/ceslibrary/obob

https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/

Friendly Reminder: All medication (over-the-counter and prescribed) needs to be transported to school by a parent, and medication authorization forms must be filled out before office staff can administer medication. The medication both prescribed and over the counter should be in the original packaging, and can only be given as directed by the prescribing physician or medication label.

Transportation Safety Procedures: https://5il.co/10a3o

Citation Policy: https://5il.co/1b3xb

Bus Barn/Dispatch phone number: (503) 824-3534

Keep up to date with all things related to the PTA with Remind. We have a special “class” for members, but we also use Remind for all general updates and needs, so you don’t miss out! Just text @ptacolton to 81010

Fall Festival planning is now full swing! Our festival will be October 26th and we’ve got some needs! Please email us ColtonOr.pta@gmail.com to get plugged in!

Lastly, don’t forget we are always looking for new members. This year we are offering a FREE T- Shirt as a thank you for joining us! We’ve got membership forms at school and we are happy to email them, meet up, or chat more about what being part of the PTA means!

Take a look here at the yearly calendar! Dates are subject to change, but we are happy to provide you with a calendar to make planning your year a little easier!

Molalla Aquatic Center is hosting Special Olympics Swimming at our facility this fall, starting September 30th. Practices will be on Saturdays from 11:00am- 12:30pm through November 11th. Participants will be coached on all swimming strokes and skills. They will have an hour swim practice/lesson with some free swim time at the end. All ages and abilities are welcomed. There will be a fun swim meet at the end of the season. The swim meet date will be announced later. This is a free activity for the athletes. Participants need the medical forms completed before they can participate. If you have any questions, please call the Molalla Aquatic Center at 503-759-7665. Below are the Medical Forms needed to participate.

Office 503-824-3536

30437 S Grays Hill Rd, Colton, OR 97017