Bundle up, families! Cold weather has officially arrived and will be with us for the coming months. All students will spend 25 minutes outside during lunch recess period and again in the afternoon. Fresh air and physical activity remain essential parts of our daily routine.
Please ensure your child comes to school equipped with:
- Warm winter coat (waterproof preferred)
- Hat
- Mittens or gloves
- Scarf (optional but recommended)
When snow covers the playground, students will also need:
- Snow pants for comfortable outdoor play
- Waterproof boots with good traction
Remember: There's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing! Let's keep our students warm, dry, and ready to learn.
Questions about our outdoor policy? Contact the main office. If you are in need of assistance in supplying your child with winter gear, please reach out to our school social worker. dklinger@ccscards.org.
#WinterWeather #StudentSafety #BundleUp
Arabic (العربية)
أعزّاء العائلات،
استعدّوا! لقد وصل الطقس البارد رسميًا وسيبقى معنا للأشهر القادمة. سيقضي جميع الطلاب 25 دقيقة في الخارج خلال فترة استراحة الغداء ومرة أخرى في فترة بعد الظهر. يبقى الهواء النقي والنشاط البدني جزءًا أساسيًا من روتيننا اليومي.
يرجى التأكد من أن طفلك يأتي إلى المدرسة مجهزًا بـ:
معطف شتوي دافئ (ويُفضّل أن يكون مقاومًا للماء)
قبعة
قفازات أو كفوف
وشاح (اختياري لكن يُنصح به)
عندما يغطي الثلج ساحة اللعب، سيحتاج الطلاب أيضًا إلى:
سروال ثلجي للعب المريح في الخارج
أحذية مقاومة للماء ذات تماسك جيد
تذكّروا: لا يوجد طقس سيئ، بل ملابس غير مناسبة!
دعونا نحافظ على دفء طلابنا وجفافهم واستعدادهم للتعلّم.
هل لديكم أسئلة حول سياسة اللعب في الخارج؟ يرجى التواصل مع المكتب الرئيسي.
إذا كنتم بحاجة إلى مساعدة في توفير ملابس شتوية لطفلكم، يرجى التواصل مع الأخصائية الاجتماعية بالمدرسة على البريد الإلكتروني: dklinger@ccscards.org
.
#طقس_الشتاء #سلامة_الطلاب #الملابس_الدافئة
Spanish (Español)
¡Abrigarse, familias!
¡El clima frío ha llegado oficialmente y estará con nosotros durante los próximos meses! Todos los estudiantes pasarán 25 minutos afuera durante el recreo del almuerzo y nuevamente por la tarde. El aire fresco y la actividad física siguen siendo partes esenciales de nuestra rutina diaria.
Por favor asegúrense de que su hijo venga a la escuela con:
Abrigo de invierno cálido (a prueba de agua preferido)
Gorro
Mitones o guantes
Bufanda (opcional pero recomendada)
Cuando el patio esté cubierto de nieve, los estudiantes también necesitarán:
Pantalones para la nieve para jugar cómodamente afuera
Botas impermeables con buena tracción
Recuerden: ¡No existe el mal clima, solo la ropa inadecuada!
Mantengamos a nuestros estudiantes abrigados, secos y listos para aprender.
¿Preguntas sobre nuestra política al aire libre? Comuníquese con la oficina principal.
Si necesita ayuda para proporcionar ropa de invierno para su hijo, comuníquese con nuestra trabajadora social escolar: dklinger@ccscards.org
.
#ClimaDeInvierno #SeguridadEstudiantil #Abríguense
Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen)
Fanmi yo, mete rad cho!
Tan frèt la rive ofisyèlman epi li pral rete avèk nou pandan mwa kap vini yo. Tout elèv yo pral pase 25 minit deyò pandan rekreyasyon manje midi epi ankò nan apremidi a. Lè fre ak aktivite fizik toujou se yon pati enpòtan nan woutin chak jou nou.
Tanpri asire pitit ou vini lekòl la ak:
Manto ivè ki cho (pi bon si li rezistan ak dlo)
Chapo
Gan oswa mitèn
Echap (opsyonèl men rekòmande)
Lè nèj kouvri lakou a, elèv yo ap bezwen tou:
Pantalon nèj pou yo ka jwe alèz deyò
Bòt ki rezistan ak dlo epi ki gen bon priz
Sonje: Pa gen move tan, gen sèlman move abiman!
Ann kenbe elèv nou yo cho, sèk, epi pare pou aprann.
Kesyon sou règleman nou pou aktivite deyò? Tanpri kontakte biwo prensipal la.
Si ou bezwen èd pou jwenn rad ivè pou pitit ou, tanpri kontakte travayè sosyal lekòl la: dklinger@ccscards.org
.
#TanIve #SekiriteElèv #MeteRadCho
Please ensure your child comes to school equipped with:
- Warm winter coat (waterproof preferred)
- Hat
- Mittens or gloves
- Scarf (optional but recommended)
When snow covers the playground, students will also need:
- Snow pants for comfortable outdoor play
- Waterproof boots with good traction
Remember: There's no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing! Let's keep our students warm, dry, and ready to learn.
Questions about our outdoor policy? Contact the main office. If you are in need of assistance in supplying your child with winter gear, please reach out to our school social worker. dklinger@ccscards.org.
#WinterWeather #StudentSafety #BundleUp
Arabic (العربية)
أعزّاء العائلات،
استعدّوا! لقد وصل الطقس البارد رسميًا وسيبقى معنا للأشهر القادمة. سيقضي جميع الطلاب 25 دقيقة في الخارج خلال فترة استراحة الغداء ومرة أخرى في فترة بعد الظهر. يبقى الهواء النقي والنشاط البدني جزءًا أساسيًا من روتيننا اليومي.
يرجى التأكد من أن طفلك يأتي إلى المدرسة مجهزًا بـ:
معطف شتوي دافئ (ويُفضّل أن يكون مقاومًا للماء)
قبعة
قفازات أو كفوف
وشاح (اختياري لكن يُنصح به)
عندما يغطي الثلج ساحة اللعب، سيحتاج الطلاب أيضًا إلى:
سروال ثلجي للعب المريح في الخارج
أحذية مقاومة للماء ذات تماسك جيد
تذكّروا: لا يوجد طقس سيئ، بل ملابس غير مناسبة!
دعونا نحافظ على دفء طلابنا وجفافهم واستعدادهم للتعلّم.
هل لديكم أسئلة حول سياسة اللعب في الخارج؟ يرجى التواصل مع المكتب الرئيسي.
إذا كنتم بحاجة إلى مساعدة في توفير ملابس شتوية لطفلكم، يرجى التواصل مع الأخصائية الاجتماعية بالمدرسة على البريد الإلكتروني: dklinger@ccscards.org
.
#طقس_الشتاء #سلامة_الطلاب #الملابس_الدافئة
Spanish (Español)
¡Abrigarse, familias!
¡El clima frío ha llegado oficialmente y estará con nosotros durante los próximos meses! Todos los estudiantes pasarán 25 minutos afuera durante el recreo del almuerzo y nuevamente por la tarde. El aire fresco y la actividad física siguen siendo partes esenciales de nuestra rutina diaria.
Por favor asegúrense de que su hijo venga a la escuela con:
Abrigo de invierno cálido (a prueba de agua preferido)
Gorro
Mitones o guantes
Bufanda (opcional pero recomendada)
Cuando el patio esté cubierto de nieve, los estudiantes también necesitarán:
Pantalones para la nieve para jugar cómodamente afuera
Botas impermeables con buena tracción
Recuerden: ¡No existe el mal clima, solo la ropa inadecuada!
Mantengamos a nuestros estudiantes abrigados, secos y listos para aprender.
¿Preguntas sobre nuestra política al aire libre? Comuníquese con la oficina principal.
Si necesita ayuda para proporcionar ropa de invierno para su hijo, comuníquese con nuestra trabajadora social escolar: dklinger@ccscards.org
.
#ClimaDeInvierno #SeguridadEstudiantil #Abríguense
Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen)
Fanmi yo, mete rad cho!
Tan frèt la rive ofisyèlman epi li pral rete avèk nou pandan mwa kap vini yo. Tout elèv yo pral pase 25 minit deyò pandan rekreyasyon manje midi epi ankò nan apremidi a. Lè fre ak aktivite fizik toujou se yon pati enpòtan nan woutin chak jou nou.
Tanpri asire pitit ou vini lekòl la ak:
Manto ivè ki cho (pi bon si li rezistan ak dlo)
Chapo
Gan oswa mitèn
Echap (opsyonèl men rekòmande)
Lè nèj kouvri lakou a, elèv yo ap bezwen tou:
Pantalon nèj pou yo ka jwe alèz deyò
Bòt ki rezistan ak dlo epi ki gen bon priz
Sonje: Pa gen move tan, gen sèlman move abiman!
Ann kenbe elèv nou yo cho, sèk, epi pare pou aprann.
Kesyon sou règleman nou pou aktivite deyò? Tanpri kontakte biwo prensipal la.
Si ou bezwen èd pou jwenn rad ivè pou pitit ou, tanpri kontakte travayè sosyal lekòl la: dklinger@ccscards.org
.
#TanIve #SekiriteElèv #MeteRadCho
Our incredible Max Larsen teachers are absolutely crushing it in the classroom this month! We couldn't be more proud of the amazing work happening every single day. Our teacher teams are making phenomenal progress with foundational skills instruction. Students are building strong literacy foundations that will serve them throughout their academic journey.
Across all grade levels, our foundational skills program is showing remarkable results. Every learner is receiving the targeted support they need to thrive and grow academically. These outstanding educators deserve all the recognition (and yes, they definitely earned those root beer floats today)! Their dedication to student success is truly inspiring.
Keep up the amazing work, Max Larsen families - your children are in the hands of exceptional educators who are making learning both meaningful and fun every single day!
Across all grade levels, our foundational skills program is showing remarkable results. Every learner is receiving the targeted support they need to thrive and grow academically. These outstanding educators deserve all the recognition (and yes, they definitely earned those root beer floats today)! Their dedication to student success is truly inspiring.
Keep up the amazing work, Max Larsen families - your children are in the hands of exceptional educators who are making learning both meaningful and fun every single day!
Congratulations to our amazing October Students of the Month! This month, we celebrate students who demonstrate exceptional **responsibility** in all areas of their school experience.
Our Responsible Leaders
These outstanding Max Larsen students have shown what it means to be truly responsible by:
- Taking ownership of their learning and behavior in the classroom
- Following cafeteria expectations and cleaning up after themselves
- Being safe and inclusive leaders on the playground
- Showing respect and engagement in their specials classes
When students embrace responsibility, they develop essential life skills that will serve them well beyond their school years. These students are setting a positive example for their peers and contributing to our school's welcoming environment.
Join Us in Celebrating our Max Larsen students and take a moment to congratulate these exceptional students when you see them. Their commitment to responsibility makes Max Larsen Elementary a better place for everyone.
We are incredibly proud of all our Students of the Month and look forward to seeing continued growth in responsibility throughout the school year!
*Way to go, Max Larsen students!*
Our Responsible Leaders
These outstanding Max Larsen students have shown what it means to be truly responsible by:
- Taking ownership of their learning and behavior in the classroom
- Following cafeteria expectations and cleaning up after themselves
- Being safe and inclusive leaders on the playground
- Showing respect and engagement in their specials classes
When students embrace responsibility, they develop essential life skills that will serve them well beyond their school years. These students are setting a positive example for their peers and contributing to our school's welcoming environment.
Join Us in Celebrating our Max Larsen students and take a moment to congratulate these exceptional students when you see them. Their commitment to responsibility makes Max Larsen Elementary a better place for everyone.
We are incredibly proud of all our Students of the Month and look forward to seeing continued growth in responsibility throughout the school year!
*Way to go, Max Larsen students!*
November newsletter now available: https://app.smore.com/n/kuzmfx
Friendly reminder: Tomorrow is an early release Wednesday.
Arabic: تذكير ودّي: غدًا هو يوم الأربعاء ذو الانصراف المبكر.
Spanish: Recordatorio amistoso: Mañana es un miércoles de salida temprana.
Haitian Creole: Ti rapèl zanmitay: Demen se yon mèkredi ak liberasyon bonè.
Arabic: تذكير ودّي: غدًا هو يوم الأربعاء ذو الانصراف المبكر.
Spanish: Recordatorio amistoso: Mañana es un miércoles de salida temprana.
Haitian Creole: Ti rapèl zanmitay: Demen se yon mèkredi ak liberasyon bonè.
Halloween Costume Rules
🎃 Keep it Spooky, Not Scary: Avoid costumes with violent or bloody images. It's okay to look "spooky," but nothing gruesome or violent.
👁️ Masks and Makeup: Masks that cover the eyes are fine but not their entire face. We need to see who they are. Please keep makeup minimal and apply it at home. Remember, learning is still happening, so your child will need to remove their mask during class.
🧥 Safe Costumes: Make sure your child’s costume doesn’t have anything hanging below the wrist or ankle to avoid tripping or getting things caught.
🎒 Easy-to-Carry Props: If your child has props, (like fairy wings) they should be easy to manage, especially if they take the bus.
🚫 No Weapons: Please don’t include any toy weapons in the costume.
🏃 PE-Friendly Costumes: If your child has Physical Education on the 31st, pick a costume that’s safe and easy to move in, or easily removed for gym class.
Stay tuned for the final announcements on Thursday of when the parade will take place on Friday, October 31st. The forecast currently says morning showers. If this happens, our parade will take place at 1:00 PM, with classroom parties to follow.
Spanish:
Reglas para los Disfraces de Halloween
🎃 Manténlo Espeluznante, No Aterrador: Evita disfraces con imágenes violentas o sangrientas. Está bien que se vea "espeluznante", pero nada grotesco o violento.
👁️ Máscaras y Maquillaje: Las máscaras que cubren los ojos están bien, pero no toda la cara. Necesitamos ver quiénes son. Por favor, mantén el maquillaje al mínimo y aplícalo en casa. Recuerda, el aprendizaje sigue ocurriendo, por lo que tu hijo necesitará quitarse la máscara durante la clase.
🧥 Disfraces Seguros: Asegúrate de que el disfraz de tu hijo no tenga nada colgando por debajo de la muñeca o el tobillo para evitar tropezar o que se enganche en algo.
🎒 Accesorios Fáciles de Llevar: Si tu hijo tiene accesorios (como alas de hada), deben ser fáciles de manejar, especialmente si toma el autobús.
🚫 Sin Armas: Por favor, no incluyas armas de juguete en el disfraz.
🏃 Disfraces Amigables con la Educación Física: Si tu hijo tiene Educación Física el 31, elige un disfraz que sea seguro y fácil de mover, o que se pueda quitar fácilmente para la clase de gimnasia.
Mantente atento para los anuncios finales el jueves sobre cuándo se llevará a cabo el desfile el viernes 31 de octubre. El pronóstico actualmente dice lluvias por la mañana. Si esto sucede, el desfile será a la 1:00 PM, seguido de las fiestas en las aulas.
Haitian Creole:
Règleman Kostim Halloween
🎃 Kenbe li Pè, Pa Kè Sote: Evite kostim ki gen imaj vyolan oswa san. Li oke pou fè li "pè", men pa gen anyen ki trò graos oswa vyolan.
👁️ Makal ak Makiyaj: Makal ki kouvri je yo bon, men pa tout figi a. Nou bezwen wè kiyès yo ye. Tanpri, kenbe makiyaj la minimal epi aplike li lakay. Sonje, aprantisaj ap kontinye, se konsa pitit ou a pral bezwen retire makal li pandan klas la.
🧥 Kostim Sekirize: Asire w ke kostim pitit ou a pa gen anyen ki pandye anba ponyèt oswa cheville pou evite tonbe oswa jwenn bagay sa yo anmezi.
🎒 Pwop ki Fasil Pou Pote: Si pitit ou gen pwop (tankou zèl fèy), yo ta dwe fasil pou jere, espesyalman si yo pran bis la.
🚫 Pa Gen Zammo: Tanpri, pa mete okenn zam jwèt nan kostim nan.
🏃 Kostim ki Apwopriye pou Edikasyon Fizik: Si pitit ou gen klas Edikasyon Fizik nan 31, chwazi yon kostim ki an sekirite epi fasil pou deplase, oswa ki fasil pou retire pou klas jimnastik.
Rete tann pou dènye anons yo nan jedi sou kilè parad la ap fèt nan vandredi 31 oktòb. Pwojè tan an kounye a di lapli nan maten. Si sa rive, parad la ap fèt a 1:00 PM, epi pati nan klas yo ap swiv.
Arabic:
قواعد زي هالوين
🎃 ابقه مخيفًا، لكن ليس مرعبًا: تجنب الأزياء التي تحتوي على صور عنيفة أو دموية. من المقبول أن يبدو الزي "مخيفًا"، ولكن لا شيء دمويا أو عنيفًا.
👁️ الأقنعة والمكياج: الأقنعة التي تغطي العينين مقبولة، ولكن ليس الوجه بالكامل. نحن بحاجة لرؤية من هم. يرجى الحفاظ على المكياج إلى الحد الأدنى وتطبيقه في المنزل. تذكر أن التعلم لا يزال جاريًا، لذا سيحتاج طفلك إلى إزالة قناعه أثناء الدرس.
🧥 أزياء آمنة: تأكد من أن زي طفلك لا يحتوي على أي شيء يتدلى أسفل المعصم أو الكاحل لتجنب التعثر أو الإمساك بشيء.
🎒 إكسسوارات سهلة الحمل: إذا كان لدى طفلك إكسسوارات (مثل أجنحة الجنية)، يجب أن تكون سهلة الإدارة، خاصة إذا كانوا يستخدمون الحافلة.
🚫 لا أسلحة: يرجى عدم تضمين أي أسلحة ألعاب في الزي.
🏃 أزياء مناسبة للتربية البدنية: إذا كان لدى طفلك حصة تربية بدنية في 31 أكتوبر، اختر زيًا آمنًا وسهل الحركة، أو يمكن خلعه بسهولة خلال حصة الرياضة.
ترقبوا الإعلانات النهائية يوم الخميس بخصوص موعد العرض يوم الجمعة 31 أكتوبر. التوقعات الحالية تشير إلى أمطار صباحية. إذا حدث ذلك، سيُقام العرض في الساعة 1:00 مساءً، تليها الحفلات في الفصول الدراسية.
🎃 Keep it Spooky, Not Scary: Avoid costumes with violent or bloody images. It's okay to look "spooky," but nothing gruesome or violent.
👁️ Masks and Makeup: Masks that cover the eyes are fine but not their entire face. We need to see who they are. Please keep makeup minimal and apply it at home. Remember, learning is still happening, so your child will need to remove their mask during class.
🧥 Safe Costumes: Make sure your child’s costume doesn’t have anything hanging below the wrist or ankle to avoid tripping or getting things caught.
🎒 Easy-to-Carry Props: If your child has props, (like fairy wings) they should be easy to manage, especially if they take the bus.
🚫 No Weapons: Please don’t include any toy weapons in the costume.
🏃 PE-Friendly Costumes: If your child has Physical Education on the 31st, pick a costume that’s safe and easy to move in, or easily removed for gym class.
Stay tuned for the final announcements on Thursday of when the parade will take place on Friday, October 31st. The forecast currently says morning showers. If this happens, our parade will take place at 1:00 PM, with classroom parties to follow.
Spanish:
Reglas para los Disfraces de Halloween
🎃 Manténlo Espeluznante, No Aterrador: Evita disfraces con imágenes violentas o sangrientas. Está bien que se vea "espeluznante", pero nada grotesco o violento.
👁️ Máscaras y Maquillaje: Las máscaras que cubren los ojos están bien, pero no toda la cara. Necesitamos ver quiénes son. Por favor, mantén el maquillaje al mínimo y aplícalo en casa. Recuerda, el aprendizaje sigue ocurriendo, por lo que tu hijo necesitará quitarse la máscara durante la clase.
🧥 Disfraces Seguros: Asegúrate de que el disfraz de tu hijo no tenga nada colgando por debajo de la muñeca o el tobillo para evitar tropezar o que se enganche en algo.
🎒 Accesorios Fáciles de Llevar: Si tu hijo tiene accesorios (como alas de hada), deben ser fáciles de manejar, especialmente si toma el autobús.
🚫 Sin Armas: Por favor, no incluyas armas de juguete en el disfraz.
🏃 Disfraces Amigables con la Educación Física: Si tu hijo tiene Educación Física el 31, elige un disfraz que sea seguro y fácil de mover, o que se pueda quitar fácilmente para la clase de gimnasia.
Mantente atento para los anuncios finales el jueves sobre cuándo se llevará a cabo el desfile el viernes 31 de octubre. El pronóstico actualmente dice lluvias por la mañana. Si esto sucede, el desfile será a la 1:00 PM, seguido de las fiestas en las aulas.
Haitian Creole:
Règleman Kostim Halloween
🎃 Kenbe li Pè, Pa Kè Sote: Evite kostim ki gen imaj vyolan oswa san. Li oke pou fè li "pè", men pa gen anyen ki trò graos oswa vyolan.
👁️ Makal ak Makiyaj: Makal ki kouvri je yo bon, men pa tout figi a. Nou bezwen wè kiyès yo ye. Tanpri, kenbe makiyaj la minimal epi aplike li lakay. Sonje, aprantisaj ap kontinye, se konsa pitit ou a pral bezwen retire makal li pandan klas la.
🧥 Kostim Sekirize: Asire w ke kostim pitit ou a pa gen anyen ki pandye anba ponyèt oswa cheville pou evite tonbe oswa jwenn bagay sa yo anmezi.
🎒 Pwop ki Fasil Pou Pote: Si pitit ou gen pwop (tankou zèl fèy), yo ta dwe fasil pou jere, espesyalman si yo pran bis la.
🚫 Pa Gen Zammo: Tanpri, pa mete okenn zam jwèt nan kostim nan.
🏃 Kostim ki Apwopriye pou Edikasyon Fizik: Si pitit ou gen klas Edikasyon Fizik nan 31, chwazi yon kostim ki an sekirite epi fasil pou deplase, oswa ki fasil pou retire pou klas jimnastik.
Rete tann pou dènye anons yo nan jedi sou kilè parad la ap fèt nan vandredi 31 oktòb. Pwojè tan an kounye a di lapli nan maten. Si sa rive, parad la ap fèt a 1:00 PM, epi pati nan klas yo ap swiv.
Arabic:
قواعد زي هالوين
🎃 ابقه مخيفًا، لكن ليس مرعبًا: تجنب الأزياء التي تحتوي على صور عنيفة أو دموية. من المقبول أن يبدو الزي "مخيفًا"، ولكن لا شيء دمويا أو عنيفًا.
👁️ الأقنعة والمكياج: الأقنعة التي تغطي العينين مقبولة، ولكن ليس الوجه بالكامل. نحن بحاجة لرؤية من هم. يرجى الحفاظ على المكياج إلى الحد الأدنى وتطبيقه في المنزل. تذكر أن التعلم لا يزال جاريًا، لذا سيحتاج طفلك إلى إزالة قناعه أثناء الدرس.
🧥 أزياء آمنة: تأكد من أن زي طفلك لا يحتوي على أي شيء يتدلى أسفل المعصم أو الكاحل لتجنب التعثر أو الإمساك بشيء.
🎒 إكسسوارات سهلة الحمل: إذا كان لدى طفلك إكسسوارات (مثل أجنحة الجنية)، يجب أن تكون سهلة الإدارة، خاصة إذا كانوا يستخدمون الحافلة.
🚫 لا أسلحة: يرجى عدم تضمين أي أسلحة ألعاب في الزي.
🏃 أزياء مناسبة للتربية البدنية: إذا كان لدى طفلك حصة تربية بدنية في 31 أكتوبر، اختر زيًا آمنًا وسهل الحركة، أو يمكن خلعه بسهولة خلال حصة الرياضة.
ترقبوا الإعلانات النهائية يوم الخميس بخصوص موعد العرض يوم الجمعة 31 أكتوبر. التوقعات الحالية تشير إلى أمطار صباحية. إذا حدث ذلك، سيُقام العرض في الساعة 1:00 مساءً، تليها الحفلات في الفصول الدراسية.
Hip Hip Hooray everyone was here today, so we could take a photo of our Student of the Month for September. These students were nominated by their teacher for being RESPECTFUL at school and for making good choices. Congratulations to our Max Larsen students (and parents).
In case you missed our Title I parent meeting, the presentation can be viewed at this link, with captions in English, Spanish, and Arabic available: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12aGC5_Z79wu3wUY1H01B0w7Gv15ChWiV/view?usp=drive_link
Our annual Title One Informational parent meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 24th for Kindergarten parents and Thursday, September 25th for first grade parents. It will be a coffee hour starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in the library and be hosted by Denise Sawyer, our reading interventionist. At this meeting parents will learn about:
1) The Max Larsen Parent and Family Engagement Plan
2) Title One requirements
3) Parent Rights and involvement
4) The Title One Program at Max Larsen
5) Brief Description of:
Assessments
IRIPs
Read by Grade 3 Law
Upcoming Dyslexia Screener
Curriculum, specifically UFLI and Number Corners
A flyer will be sent home in your home language.
1) The Max Larsen Parent and Family Engagement Plan
2) Title One requirements
3) Parent Rights and involvement
4) The Title One Program at Max Larsen
5) Brief Description of:
Assessments
IRIPs
Read by Grade 3 Law
Upcoming Dyslexia Screener
Curriculum, specifically UFLI and Number Corners
A flyer will be sent home in your home language.
Friendly reminder: Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27th, is a FULL day of school since there is no school on Friday, August 29 or Monday, September 1.
Dear Max Larsen Elementary Families,
We are excited to welcome our Cardinals back for an incredible new school year! Our entire staff has been working diligently to create a nurturing and dynamic learning environment for your children.
Arrival and Breakfast
Our doors open at 8:25am. This year, all students will continue to receive FREE breakfast and lunch. Morning arrival procedures are designed for smooth transitions. Kindergarten and first-grade students will have breakfast in the cafeteria before moving to the playground. Young 5 students will first go to the playground and then have breakfast in their classroom.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Safety
To ensure student safety, we have specific protocols in place. For drop-off, please queue on Parkhurst Street. This line will turn at Fremont Street. Please do not physically stop along the yellow line on Fremont Street to allow others to safely pass. Also, please do not block the bus entrance/exit or residential driveways. Staff will be available to assist children exiting vehicles. Special needs drop-off is located at the Clay Street staff parking lot. Please display your parking placard in your side window so our staff and resource officers get to know you. Walking drop-offs should use the "see you later" spot at the building entrance.
Afternoon Pick-Up
Afternoon pick-up procedures include displaying a window placard for quick dismissal. Students will be dismissed at 3:55 pm. Walkers should be picked up at the playground exit doors. Please note that there will be no entry into hallways or the building during drop off or pick-up.
Important Reminders
Please remember to:
- Bring name placards
- Call the office 30 minutes before dismissal if pick-up plans change
- Have a driver's license ready if no placard is available
We can't wait to see our wonderful students tomorrow morning!
Warmly,
Mrs. Hardway
Reminder for the upcoming school year: We serve FREE BREAKFAST every school day at 8:25 AM in the cafeteria!
Chartwells would like eligible families to take advantage of Sun Bucks, the Michigan Summer EBT program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/food/summer-ebt
The Coldwater Board of Education approved the district's 2025-26 calendar during the April 28, 2025 regular meeting. Calendar grid version: https://5il.co/3evvh and accessible list version: https://5il.co/3evvg
Dear Parents and Guardians of Max Larsen Elementary,
Today, our school conducted a routine emergency preparedness drill. We want to proactively communicate with you about this important safety practice.
What You Should Know:
- A planned safety drill took place during school hours
- Students were calm and followed all established procedures
- We prepared students beforehand by reading the book "I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared"
If Your Child Discusses the Drill:
- Listen supportively
- Reassure them that drills are about staying safe
- Emphasize that these practices help everyone be prepared
April 16, 2025
Jefferson Elementary School was closed today due to an electrical situation overnight. A custodian smelled what could best be described as wire burning. The custodian called 911 and Coldwater Fire Department responded. There was no fire, but the smell was confirmed. This district’s maintenance department was sent to the building as there was no power at the time.
Jepson Electric sent an electrician who tested lines entering the building from the transformer. Three lines were found to be inoperable. In order to restore power to the building, the three lines needed to be replaced, and the estimated time for the work would not allow for us to open the building today.
As of 10:30 this morning, power has been restored and our maintenance department and technology director were testing throughout the building to ensure no damage.
A very special thanks to the custodian who contacted 911, Coldwater Fire Department, our maintenance crew and Jepson Electric for the quick response to get our building back up and running!
Paul Flynn
Superintendent
Due to a building problem, Jefferson Elementary School is closed today, Wednesday April 16.
On Saturday, April 4, 2025 a few Coldwater High School students contacted Coldwater High School administrators and the Coldwater High School Resource Officer about a SnapChat posting. The SnapChat posting was an image of a weapon and a Cheetos bag with the message “Guys come to school tomorrow I have Cheetos.” The Coldwater City Police Department was contacted immediately and started to investigate.
The Coldwater City Police Department, working with CHS administrators, were able to identify the student in the posting. The investigation included working with the Branch County Sheriff’s Department and the Bronson Police Department. The investigation found that there was no credible threat to any students, staff or others at Coldwater High School.
As always, the safety of our school and our community depends on all of us. We appreciate that CHS students brought this to our attention so that it could be investigated. Whenever we see something suspicious, it should always be reported.
Dr. Steven Hope Paul Flynn
HS Principal CCS Superintendent
Coldwater Community Schools is closed for Monday March 31 due to power outages. This includes Kids Club and KLA.
Good afternoon Coldwater Community and welcome back! With the school year winding down, be sure to download our Coldwater Community Schools app to keep up-to-date on our end of year events.
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