Book Fair is open this week, reading opens doors! Help your student by modeling reading at home, talking about books with them and creating a culture of reading in your home. There is nothing better than cuddling together to share a book. Article on why reading with your child is important.

CES takes pride in our thriving outdoor education program. This week the 6th grade will participate in the Outdoor Feather River Education Camp Program (FReD). We can't wait to see all the great things our 6th graders will do!

We are inviting our community members in for a personalized thank you as a result of you Chester Gratitude Project. Check out the sweet pictures below.

With Flexibility and Grace,

Colly Fischer and Nicholle Crowther

10/12 through 10/14- Scholastic Book Fair

10/12 through 10/14- 6th graders to FReD- Outdoor Education

10/22- Spirit Day, Wear your Green and White and join in with CHS Homecoming

10/29- Professional Development Day/ No Students

October 12th: Kids will preview with their teachers!

October 13th: Open 7:45-9:15 and 2:00-4:00

October 14th: Open 7:45-9:15 and 2:00-4:00

Check out the commercial for how to use the eWallet to make shopping easier!

$5

Sold in the CES Office

All proceeds benefit CES Outdoor Core Programs

Thank you to Antonia Marro for her artwork and sticker design!

There are two types of independent study, long and short term. Long Term Independent Study is an option for your student if in-person instruction presents a health risk to your child. You will follow the instructions found here. Notification of Independent Study

Short Term Independent Study is provided in case a student is excluded from school due to Covid-19, exposure or symptoms and can do work from home. The school will communicate with you and explain the process. Then, we will send a short term independent study agreement to you on Parent Square. The teacher will provide work and for the work that your student completes, he/she will have those days credited and not marked as absent.

If you are planning for a child to be away from school for a family trip or the like, please notify the office. You may request a Short Term Independent study agreement in this case. This request should be 5 days in advance of your departure and will need to be approved by the principal. If approved, your child will be provided work which should be returned the day your child is back in school.

Volunteers on campus

CES values our volunteers who help us so much. This year, in addition to the paperwork that volunteers complete we will be requiring

• proof of vaccination

• Or a weekly Covid test

• and be fingerprinted (this can be done at the District Office in Quincy)

You are considered a volunteer if you come in consistently to assist at school in your child’s class. Field Trip drivers or parents that help for one event are not considered volunteers in this circumstance.

Testing will occur on campus once a week starting in early October but one can get a test result from anywhere convenient. The “quick test” AKA antigen will be the test provided at the school. At this time, over the counter tests will not be accepted.

Melissa White joined the Chester Elementary team in 2014. Originally from Chester, Mrs. White earned her degree from San Diego State University and Cal State Teach. Her love of learning and passion for teaching drew her into the teaching field.

Mrs. White loves teaching fourth grade! She loves seeing kids learn and helping them learn. Mrs. White says that the fourth grade year is filled with exciting transitions, new adventures, and amazing Outdoor Core experiences.

Away from CES, Mrs. White loves outdoor activities such as kayaking, walking her dogs, hiking in the mountains, and eating Mexican food. Mrs. White loves the color green and her favorite children’s book is Where the Wild Things Are.

Carlena Braun is the newest member of the Chester Elementary School team. Mrs. Braun, a graduate of Chico State, became a teacher because she has always loved working with children. In the classroom, Mrs. Braun says that every day is different, fun, and she has the opportunity to make a difference in children’s lives.

Mrs. Braun is excited to join the CES team because the students and staff feel like family. A native of Chester, Mrs. Braun returned to the area in 2021 and is excited to rejoin the Mountain Kid community. She is thrilled to be teaching fourth grade because she loves state history.

Hello Chester families!

We’d like to remind all of our families that the same COVID protocols remain in place from last school year. If your child is ill, you will need to keep them home and follow the return to school criteria (see below). The complete PUSD Covid Protocols are found

here in Appendix B

Please use the At-home Staff and Student Screening to screen your children at home prior to sending them to school. The schools will contact any guardian for pick-up if your student develops symptoms during the school day. After experiencing any of the symptoms on this list, the student must meet the return to school criteria before they will be permitted back on campus. If you have any further questions, please contact your school office.

Here is to a great year!

Your PUSD nurses,

Emilee Pruitt, BSN, RN, Lead School Nurse

Jessica Logan, BSBA, RN, School Nurse

Lauren Tasaki, BSB, RN, School Nurse

Christina Tate, LVN

Emilee Schramel LVN

It’s been a tough last year and half for many in our county. The Covid 19 pandemic has brought hardship and uncertainty to our community, and the added stress of several catastrophic wildfires in the past two summers has added another layer of difficulty.

This double crisis has put tremendous burdens on all of us, and many people have no choice but to struggle alone. This is why California State has started a productive new partnership with BeWellLine, a partnership that will bring care to the people who need it most.

The BeWellLine mission is to provide evidence-based, free-of-charge care to people who might not have access to it otherwise. This is a free service, available to anyone, without regard to existing insurance coverage or qualification. Everyone in the state of California is entitled to reach out and get the help they need, receive advice and counseling, and share their story.

If you’ve been struggling through the pandemic alone or feel like you need greater guidance and support, get in touch with the BeWellLine by calling (855) 838-6910 or visiting bewellline.com or calhopeconnect.org today to arrange a counseling session or learn more about how they can help you.The counseling services are available by phone, online chat, and video conferencing, and are free.

Email: cfischer@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Website: ces.pcoe.k12.ca.us
Location: 158 Aspen Street, Chester, CA, USA
Phone: 5302583194
Facebook: facebook.com/ChesterElementary