January's Newsletter

Happy New Year's!  We hope that you and your family are enjoying your time off and staying healthy!  Attached is January's newsletter.

In addition, just a couple of reminders:

- School will resume on Monday, January 5
- January's CCSCO meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 13 at CIS at 7:00

Arrival and Dismissal at CPS

To:      Parents / Babysitters

Re:      Morning / Afternoon Traffic

Date: December 2, 2014

Please REMEMBER:

PLEASE DO NOT PARK AND LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE IN EITHER OF THE TWO LANES. If you need to come into school to meet with your child’s teacher, please park in a designated parking spot so that we can keep traffic moving.   When parents park near the curb and exit the vehicle, it causes congestion and a potentially unsafe situation.

These rules are in place as a courtesy to the other parents and students, but more importantly for the safety of our children.  

Celina Primary School has two lanes of traffic for dropping off and picking up students before and after school. Both lanes flow behind the school building. The right lane is for students to exit and enter the vehicle.

The left lane is designed to be the through traffic lane only. For the safety of our students, please do not have children enter or exit your vehicle if you are in the left lane.  It is too dangerous for children to cross anywhere other than the designated crosswalk area.      

Ideally, you would enter the driveway in the left lane, and then veer into the right lane to drop-off or pick-up your student(s), then veer back into the left lane and exit school grounds.

Please do not create a THIRD lane of traffic.

Please remember if we all take our time, have patience and use our manners, everyone will get home safely!

We need EVERYONE to be fully alert around our building before and after school.  We are asking that you NOT use your cell phone while on or near the primary school driveways and parking lots!

It takes EVERYONE to keep our kids SAFE!!!!      PLEASE use common sense and courtesy!    Our students THANK YOU!

December Newsletter

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!  We are so thankful to be given the opportunity to teach your child and watch him/her grow, and for the many supportive parents!

Attached is the December Newsletter.  We will see the students back on Tuesday, December 2!

Wrestling

Here's another opportunity to keep your little ones busy this summer!    The parent meeting is on Monday night!   Registration will take place at the Parent Meeting!  

Basketball and Cheerleading!

This flyer is just for your information.   

November's newsletter

It is hard to believe that it is November already!  We have finished our first 9 weeks of school and have made so much growth.  As it always does, November and December will fly by and soon it will be the end of the second 9 weeks!

Please remember that Parent Teacher conferences are this week (Tuesday, November 4 & Thursday, November 6).  Most conferences are scheduled to be 15 minutes long.  Please be prompt and try to keep your conference conversation within the 15 minute time window.  If you have other concerns that are not addressed during the conference, you can contact your child's teacher before or after the school day.  You may also call the school and leave a message for your child's teacher if before or after school hours do not work.

Attached is the November newsletter.  Have a great week!

Here's a couple of community events! 

October 13 - 17

First, thank you to helped with the carnival!  It was great to see so many kids having fun!  The carnival would not be possible without all of the parents and volunteers - so thank you again for taking time to help Celina Schools!

You can begin to schedule online for Parent Teacher conferences on Monday, October 13.  The site is: cps-pt.youcanbook.me  If you have any questions concerning conferences or need assistance on booking, call the office at 419-586-8300 ext. 2500

Friday, October 17 is Picture retake day.  Any student who did not get their picture taken earlier this year, will be asked to take his/her picture.  If you are retaking pictures, please send in your child's pictures with him/her to exchange.  Forms have been posted online and are available at school.

REMINDER: there will be no school on Monday, October 27 due to Teacher Inservice.  

CCSCO asked for CPS to pass along information regarding Meat & Candy sales (at CES).  In the past, CES students have sold Meat & Candy at this time of year.  However, due to all of the parent organizations merging into CCSCO they decided to spread the fundraisers out over the course of the school year.  Meat & Candy sales have been pushed back to Easte

Picture Retake Day!

Coming Soon!!!  

Lifetouch will be back on Friday, October 17th for Picture Retake Day! 

Any student who was absent on the first picture day, moved in after we had picture day or simply wants their pictures retaken... are welcome to have their picture retaken!    

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Here is a community event.  

October Newsletter

CCSCO Carnival is this Saturday!! Please plan to attend to support CCSCO, CPS, CES, and CIS.  Ride wrist bands (for the inflatables) and game tickets are available Friday during student lunch times.  If you ordered Spirit Wear from CCSCO, they can be picked up Saturday at the Carnival. 

A BIG THANK YOU to the Celina Fire Department for taking the week to spend time with our students to teach them the importance of fire safety!

Just a reminder:
- picture retake is October 17
- No School on October 27

Have a GREAT weekend!

Join Mercer County 4-H

Are you looking for a way to get your child involved in an activity outside of school?     Check this out!    The students will be bringing home this paper soon!   

September 22 - 26

Welcome Fall weather!  It sure is nice to sit in the classrooms and be comfortable, we are sure the kids enjoy the change in weather as well!  As cooler weather does approach, please be sure to dress your child appropriately - pants, long sleeves, or a jacket as needed.

We need your help!  

First, some students are still having a difficult time entering their PIN number at breakfast and/or lunch.  Please continue to practice memorizing and entering the PIN number using the picture below.  This matches the key pad that is in the cafeteria for the students.

Second, CCSCO Carnival is approaching.  We still need volunteers!  If needed, the volunteer form can be found at CPS' website:http://www.celinaschools.org/eastschool_home.aspx.  CCSCO Carnival is Saturday, October 4 at CPS (10:00 - 2:00).


A few other reminders:

• There is a 2 hour delay on Monday, September 22 due to Teacher Inservice.  Please have arrangements for your child.  Also, due to the 2 hour delay, there will be no breakfast.
• Book Fair will be held at CPS September 22 - 26.  Please send in money with your child if you are interested in him/her purchasing a book or other items from the book fair. 
• CCSCO Spirit Wear order form needs to be turned in no later than Friday, September 26.  The form can be found on CPS' website: http://www.celinaschools.org/eastschool_home.aspx
• Fire Safety Week will be held September 29 - October 3 at CPS
• Picture Retake Day will be October 17 at CPS
• There will be No School on Monday, October 27 due to Teacher Inservice day.

Boy Scout and Girl Scout Open House at CPS!

Just a Reminder!

Tomorrow (Thursday, September 11) is Picture Day at CPS!  If you need a new order form, please visit our school's website to print a new one: http://www.celinaschools.org/eastschool_home.aspx.  All students will have their picture taken, even if they are not ordering pictures.

All Parent Lunch Week forms are due Friday, September 12!  Please do not forget to send the form in with your child, or drop it off at the CPS office.  We will not be able to accept any late forms due to the need to order food and seating arrangements.  If you need a new Parent Lunch week form, it can also be found on our school's website using the link above.  

Just a few other reminders for upcoming events:
- Book Fair will also be the week of September 22 - 26
- There will be a 2 hour delay on Monday, September 22.  Please make arrangements for your child so they are not arriving at school at 8:20!  There will be no breakfast on September 22 due to the delay.
- CCSCO Carnival will be held at CPS on October 4 (10:00 - 2:00), volunteers are needed.  Forms have been sent home - please return if you are available to help.  Also, please continue to sell the raffle tickets.  All of the money raised is used to improve our children's education!

Have a great week!

News & Information

We are loving having all of the students back and getting into the routine!  Our Kindergarten students are catching on quickly, with the First & Second grade students setting great examples for our new kiddos!  Here is some information to pass along:

- CPS Picture Day is Thursday, September 11.  Picture forms will be going home on Monday, however if you need an extra copy or lose yours you can visit our website to print one: http://www.celinaschools.org/eastschool_home.aspx

- Monday, September 22 will be a 2-hour delay day for Teacher Inservice.  Please plan accordingly for your child.  Due to the 2-hour delay, no breakfast will be served on Monday, September 22.

- Parent Lunch Week forms have been sent home (along with the revised form), please turn those in no later than September 12.  We need to have an accurate count to be sure that we order enough food :)  Book fair will also be taking place that same week for you to stop in and visit with your child.

- Now that our students are becoming familiar with the school and the routine, we would like to remind you of the drop off & pick up schedule.

• Breakfast is served 8:05 - 8:40
• Students not eating breakfast can enter the building at 8:20
• If you are dropping your child off for breakfast before 8:20, please drop him/her off at the back office doors so they can walk directly to the cafeteria.
• If you are dropping off/walking your child to school, please allow your child to enter the school on their own.  We love to encourage our students to be independent and responsible in the building.  
• If you are dropping off your child for breakfast, please send your child to breakfast on their own and do not accompany your child to the cafeteria.  We are limited on space and time.
• If you need to drop off your child before 8:20, please have your child stand at the doors of the building, do not have him/her walk to his/her classroom.  Our teachers are busy in meetings and preparing for the day that we cannot always provide supervision before 8:20 in the classrooms.
• Our first round of bus riders are dismissed at 3:15
• The second round of bus riders and car riders/walkers are dismissed at 3:20.  Please be prompt in picking your child up.  

Thank you for all of your support and cooperation as we work to provide a safe, fun, learning environment!  

Parent Lunch Week Form

Please see the revised Parent Lunch Form.  Sorry for the mistake on the original form.  These revised forms are also being sent home with the students.

Parent Lunch Week and Bookfair!

It's Coming! 

Parent Lunch Week and the Scholastic Book Fair are coming to Celina Primary School!  September 23-26. 

The form for Parent Lunch Week will be coming home soon!   Please be watching for it!   We ask that you read the form carefully, fill it out completely, and return it by the deadline - September 12th!    

We can't wait to eat with you!!!!!

The form can also be found on the Celina City Schools Website - Primary Page!

August/September Newsletter

Celina Bulldogs Football!

Go DOGS!!!!!

The 2014 Celina Bulldogs Football Season begins TONIGHT!     The high school has asked us to pass along the dress up themes for this years' games!    Students who are attending the games do NOT have to dress to these themes, but are invited to join the HS students in supporting the Bulldogs! 

August 29 - Vs Versailles - America Theme: Wear Red, White and Blue 

September 5 Vs Bath - Hip Hop Theme: Dress like a hip hop singer or rapper 

September 26 - Vs Wapakoneta -Neon Theme: Wear neon colors 

Octoer 3 - Vs St. Marys (AWAY GAME) - All out: Wear all Celina Clothes, Colors, Jerseys 

October 10 - Vs Van Wert - Pink Out: Wear Pink (Breast Cancer Awareness) 

Octo er 17 - Vs Shawnee - Camo: Wear Camo Clothes/Colors 

October 31 - Vs Elida (AWAY GAME) - Blackout: Wear All Black

First Week!

Our first full week of school is almost complete and the students have been awesome!  Between being exhausted from the long days and the heat, the students have really demonstrated that we have great kiddos!

Just a reminder for Kindergarten parents, tomorrow (Friday, August 29) ALL Kindergarten students will be in session.

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1 in honor of Labor Day.

Picture forms will be sent home with the students next week, however you can view/print the order form at home if you lose a copy or need an extra.  You can find the form at this link: http://www.celinaschools.org/Downloads/Full%20Color%20Flyer%20-%20AW014190Y0%20Celina%20Primary%20School.pdf

With school back in session and high school sports starting up, we like to support and cheer on our Bulldogs by wearing green and white on Fridays.  Go Dawgs!

CCSCO

Celina Combined School Community Organization 

(your parent / teacher organization) 

CCSCO is the parent / teacher group for Celina Primary, Celina Elementary and Celina Intermediate Schools!    

It's time for the annual t-shirt / sweatshirt sale!   We only accept pre-orders that are paid!   Please see the attached order form and t-shirt design!    Order forms can be found on the Celina City Schools website - Primary page and are being sent home with the students!   

Thanks for your support!   

Happy First Day of School!  We are so excited to have the kids back in the building!  It is amazing how so many kids have grown over the short summer.  The staff loves to hear all of the fun things that the kiddos did while they have been away.

A few upcoming dates:

- Thursday, August 21: Green group for Kindergarten
- Friday, August 22: White group for Kindergarten
- Monday, August 25: Green group for Kindergarten
- Tuesday, August 26: White group for Kindergarten
- Wednesday, August 27: Green group for Kindergarten
- Thursday, August 28: White group for Kindergarten
- Friday, August 29: ALL Kindergarten

- Monday, September 1: No School
- Tuesday, September 2: CCSCO meeting at CIS (7:00)
- Thursday, September 11: CPS Picture Day


Also, we love when our students (future, current, or past) read outside of school.  For more books, visit Tumble Book Library.  You can access free books from your computer, tablet, or smart phone. Here are the directions to access Tumble Books:

To log on go to your account, please visit www.tumblebooklibrary.com

 

Username:  celinaprimary

Password:  books

 

The quickest and easiest way to access your TBL collection is by posting the attached icon and using this direct link on your website.

 

http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/auto_login.asp?U=celinaprimary&P=books

Can you believe this is the last full week before school starts?!  It is crazy how fast this summer has gone!  We can't wait to see the kiddos and hear what they have been up to.

Part of making the school year a success is getting your child to school on time!  Here is information for arrival and dismissal for the 2015-2016 school year.

Celina Primary School

Arrival & Dismissal Information

Bus Routes and Other Bus Information:

Please visit Celina City School's webpage for bus routes, http://www.celinaschools.org/BusGarage.aspx.  If you have additional questions, please contact our office at 419-586-8300 x2500 or the Bus Garage at 419-586-8300 x3400

Arrival to CPS in the morning:

·      - Doors will open at 8:00 for students eating breakfast, those arriving at 8:00 for breakfast need to enter through the main office doors and go directly to the cafeteria.  If your child is not eating breakfast, do not drop them off at 8:00!

·      - Doors will open at 8:15 for students not eating breakfast; this includes Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, and the main doors. 

·      - Bus Riders: the busses will arrive at CPS between 8:15 – 8:25, if a child is eating breakfast they need to exit the bus and go directly to the cafeteria.

·     -  Bus riders not eating breakfast will remain on the bus or in the main lobby until 8:20 to be released to go to their classroom.

·      All Students will be allowed to go to their classroom at 8:20.

·     - NO CARS should enter the front drive between 8:10 – 8:45 due to busses.

·    -   If you drop off your child use the back drive, please do NOT park in either lane and exit your vehicle.  As you use the back drive, the right lane is for drop off and the left lane is for thru traffic – please do NOT block the left lane.  Please enter the back drive using the left lane and merge into the right lane when you arrive to the door needed for drop off, and then merge carefully back into the left lane to exit.

·      - If you drop off your child and need to exit your vehicle, please park in the West or North parking lot – do NOT exit your vehicle in the drop off lanes.

·      - The first bell will ring at 8:30, the tardy bell will ring at 8:35.  If your child arrives after 8:35, your child must check in at the attendance office.

·      - Breakfast is served from 8:00 – 8:40.  If your child arrives after 8:40, breakfast will not be available.  Breakfast is not served on 2 hour delays.

Dismissal of CPS in the afternoon:

·      - Students will be dismissed at 3:20 for walkers and car riders.  The bus riders will be dismissed in 2 rounds, the first round at 3:15 and the second round at 3:20.

·      - If you are picking your child up from school, please use the back drive.  Please do not arrive  earlier than 3:00 due to recess.

·      - NO CARS should enter the front drive between 3:00 – 3:40 due to busses entering the circle drive.

·      - If you pick up your child use the back drive, please do NOT park in either lane and exit your vehicle.  As you use the back drive, the right lane is for drop off and the left lane is for thru traffic – please do NOT block the left lane.  Please enter the back drive using the left lane and merge into the right lane when you arrive to the door needed for drop off, and then merge carefully back into the left lane to exit.

·      - If you pick up your child and need to exit your vehicle, please park in the West or North parking lot – do NOT exit your vehicle in the drop off lanes.

·      - Students being picked up will be released from their grade level doors.

Additional Information:

·      - Please remember to drive slowly and carefully through the back drive.

·      - Please do NOT use your cell phone while driving on school property.

·      - On the first day of school, parents may walk their child to his/her classroom.  Parents will need to park in the parking lot.  After the first day, we ask that parents allow children to enter the building on their own.  There will be staff members in the hallways assisting children to their classroom.

·      - If you have a specific bus question, please contact Kim Sutter at the Celina City Schools Bus Garage at 419-586-8300 ext. 3400.

·     -  If you have other questions about arrival or dismissal, please call the CPS office at 419-586-8300 ext. 2500.

Good Friday Morning!  

Celina Primary School has posted the class lists for the 2014-2015 school year on the front doors of the building.    Stop by and check out who your teacher will be and who will be in your classroom!  

School is right around the corner!!!  We can't WAIT to see you!   

A couple of reminders: 

• Please double check the list for mistakes and misspellings.  If you notice a mistake, please call our office at 419-586-8300 ext. 2500.    We will correct it immediately!   (Due to computer issues, we had to hand type all the names this year!)     We apologize in advance if we make any mistakes! 
• Please do not take pictures of the class lists and post them to ANY social media.  This is for the safety of our children!  Some parents do not want that information advertised on the internet.   
• August 11-15, you can pick up your child's Back to School folder and get a head start on all the paperwork! The office will be open between 8am-2pm.    
• Back to School Night for Students in Grades 1 and 2 will be August 18th from 5:30-6:30pm.  The first day of school for Students in Grades 1 and 2 will be August 20th!   
• Orientation for Kindergarten Students will be August 20th.   You should have received a letter with your orientation time and your child's Green or White group schedule.  If you don't have this letter, please call the office! 
• Book fees for students in Grades K, 1 and 2 will be $75. 
• Here is a morning schedule for CPS:     
• 8:00 - Breakfast Students can enter the building and head to the cafeteria.
• 8:15 - Bus Students can enter the building. 
• 8:20 - All Students can enter the building and head to their classrooms. 
• 8:30 - The Morning Announcements will start. 
• 8:35 - The tardy bell rings and school starts.