Red Ribbon Week is Coming!

Parent Lunch Week

Forms will be sent home today (10/16/2015) with students.  The school book fair will be held the same week as Parent Lunch week.

October Newsletter

2015-2016 Yearbook Order Forms

The order forms for the 2015-2016 yearbooks will be coming home this week.  Don't miss out on this opportunity!   The order deadline is November 12, 2015.  The yearbooks will be delivered in the spring of 2016.   You may complete the order form and return it with your money (checks payable to: Lifetouch).  You can also order and pay online!   

September's Newsletter

Football Freaks T Shirt Order Form

Make checks payable to Dawg Town.  T Shirt pick up will be at Dawg Town.

Arrival & Dismissal

Can you believe school starts tomorrow?!  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 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.

Welcome Back 2015-2016

Welcome to the 2015-2016 School Year at Celina Primary School!  

We are so excited to get the year started!  

We would like to welcome our new staff members; Mrs. Amanda Stucke (1st grade) and Mrs. Heather Siefring (2nd grade)!


Here are a few reminders to get everyone ready to get back to school:

Class Lists:  posted on Friday, August 7 on the front doors of CPS.  The lists will not be posted online, and please do not take pictures and post the lists on social media.

Folder Pick Up: August 17 - August 21 (7:00am - 2:00 pm) at CPS office for all CPS students.
For confidentiality reasons, we ask the parents/guardians pick up their child's folder.  If someone else needs to pick up your child's folder, please call the school or send a note with your permission.

Book Fees:  For grades K-2, book fees are $75/child.  You can pay your child's fees when picking up your child's folder August 17 - 21.

First Day of School: Tuesday, August 25.....this is for 1st & 2nd grade only!

Start & End Times:
 - Breakfast begins at 8:00, please do not drop your child off at 8:00 unless they are eating breakfast
 - Enter building at 8:15, for children not eating breakfast
 - School starts at 8:30
 - Dismissal at 3:15, bus riders will be dismissed at 3:15 with walkers/car riders following   (approximately 3:20)
- If you will be picking up your child, please have arrangements to have your child picked up NO LATER than 3:30

*** We allow for parents to walk their child to their classroom for the first week, but ask for your understanding to have your child walk in independently after that.  We need to be able to monitor who is in/out of the building for safety purposes....thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Kindergarten Orientation: Tuesday, August 25.....for incoming kindergarten students, you should have received a letter in the mail stating your orientation time and Green/White group.  If you do not have this letter, please call CPS office.  Orientation is for the incoming kindergarten student and parent(s)/guardian(s).

Back to School Night: Wednesday, August 26 (5:00 - 6:00)

Kindergarten Green Group: Kindergarten students assigned to the GREEN group will attend Wednesday, August 26, Friday, August 28, and Tuesday, September 1

Kindergarten White Group: Kindergarten students assigned to the WHITE group will attend Thursday, August 27, Monday, August 31, and Wednesday, September 2

ALL Kindergarten: all Kindergarten students will begin to attend daily on Thursday, September 3

Labor Day: No School, Monday, September 7

From OUR Home!

CPS Supply List for the 2015-2016 School Year!

Summer Library Reading Program

Check out the pictures for our assembly with the Mercer County Library!   Their summer reading program is AWESOME!!!!     Students will be bringing information home with them this week!  You can also find it posted here!!!!!  

End of a Great Year!

As we come to a close on the 2014-2015 school year, we first need to thank you parents for your support throughout the year!  From helping your child with homework, reading, sending in various items, or volunteering - it all adds up!

Over the summer we hope that you and your child(ren) relax and enjoy the summer months.  The summer is still a great time for kids to learn.  Kids can read, practice math, write stories, explore and visit parts of Celina, Ohio, or the country!  The summer is a great time to show kids that learning is fun!

Thank you for a GREAT year!  Continue to check the blog and Facebook throughout the summer for updates and reminders.


To get a jump start on the 2015-2016 school year, here are some dates to keep in mind:

• July 27 - August 14: Summer School
• August 17-21 (7:00am - 2:00pm): pick up student's folders
• August 25: First day of School
• August 25: Kindergarten Orientation (a parent will attend with their Kindergartener - more information will be mailed over the summer)
• August 26 (5:00 - 6:00): Back to School night for grades K-2
• October 3: Carnival

In addition to some of the beginning dates for CPS, here is the district calendar for the upcoming year:

Girls Basketball Camp Information ... for girls currently 2nd grade (going into 3rd)

Football Camp Information! 

Volleyball Camp

First Grade Field Trip to Zoo and the Fog

Due to today's fog and the 2-hour delay... the first grade field trip to the zoo will be rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20th.   

Please remember to send your child's packed lunch with them to school today.  We will still have the kids eat their packed lunch at school. 

Thanks!

Immunizations

FYI or please share with friends & family of students entering Kindergarten or 7th Grade.

May Newsletter

Can you believe that it is May already?!  Here is the final newsletter for the year!  Enjoy the warm weather & summer months ahead!

April Newsletter

Summer Swim and Dive Team!

The City of Celina Recreation Department now has summer swim and dive team registration forms available.   They can be picked up in any school office.  Keep your kids busy this summer!   Get them involved in summer activities!!! 

March Newsletter

Kindergarten Screening

Attached is the letter that is being sent home regarding Kindergarten screening.

Kindergarten parents; please remember that there is NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten students during Kindergarten screening (March 30 - April 1).

Life touch Spring Picture Makeup Options

Spring Pictures were held today at CPS.  We only took pictures of the students who had their picture envelopes, their receipt from purchase online, or if a parent specifically stated that they wanted the picture taken (for purchase later).   

If your child missed spring pictures, the above flyer gives you the contact information for Lifetouch and their make-up dates in Lima. 

If you paid online and your child was absent today, you can also receive a refund from Lifetouch by contacting their office using their toll-free number. 

For all other picture questions (a list of local schools still scheduling pictures, etc.), please contact Lifetouch!   

February Newsletter

Blizzard Bags

Good Monday Morning!  We hope that everyone is staying warm and safe when traveling.  Today is day #6 of Celina Primary School being closed due to weather, therefore we need to use a Blizzard Bag.  To view/print the materials for your child please visit Celina Primary School's webpage at http://www.celinaschools.org/eastschool_home.aspx

Blizzard Bag #1 will be due 2 weeks from today - Monday, February 9.  If you are unable to view or print the blizzard bag, your child's teacher will have copies made when the students return.

School Mall Fundraiser!

Attention Parents: 

Keep your eyes open for a booklet of postcards that your child will be bringing home with them.  It has a picture of a "Glow-In-The-Dark" Spongebob shirt on the cover.   By completing this booklet, you will be helping our school!!! 

Our school receives $2.25 per completed booklet!    

All you have to do is fill out the postcards in the booklet and return the entire booklet to school with your child on Wednesday, January 21!   

Thanks for your help and support!!!!!

Celina Primary School


The booklet looks like this: 

Please leave toys at home!

CCSCO Father Daughter Dance

The annual CCSCO Father / Daughter Dance is coming up on January 18th at The Overdrive!   Forms are coming home today.   The deadline for registrations and payment is next week.   Please get the forms in on time!   

Keep watching for the CCSCO Mother / Son Night... it's coming up in February!!!!