Thursday, December 20, 2018

ILEAD: WINTER BREAK

Vision:  
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day

Mission:  
CES is dedicated to inspiring a community of passionate learners and leaders by setting goals and providing opportunities for success.

Congratulations to the following students have received
POSITIVE Office Referrals for following
expectations and the 7 Habits:



Seek first to Understand, Then Be Understood:
  • Winter Break starts December 21 and students return on Monday, January 7, 2018.  The doors open immediately at 8:30a with school beginning at 9:00a.  
  • Month 4 Attendance was 95.86%.  Please work hard to ensure that your students are at school, on time and ready to learn.
Have a wonderful Holiday season!

The Faculty/Staff of CES and Mrs. Skeens

UPCOMING EVENTS:
FYI:  18-19 Dates
  • December 17:  Robotics
  • December 18:  Connor/Baker Christmas Breakfast
  • December 19:  Edwards/Theil Christmas Breakfast
  • December 20:  Tentative Make-up Day
  • December 20 or 21 - January 2:  Winter Break
  • January 3 - 4:  Bullitt Days
  • January 7:  School Resumes with the doors opening at 8:30 and school beginning immediately at 9:00a.  Robotics, Vision and Hearing Screenings
  • January 8:  Bus Drills, Walking Club, Chess, YMCA BBall
  • January 9:  Fitness
  • January 10:  Academic Team Scrimmage at Roby, YMCA BBall
  • January 11:  Rally at 2:30, YMCA BBall
  • January 14 - 31:  MAP Testing
  • January 14:  Robotics 
  • January 15:  Student Lighthouse, SBDM, FRC @ OME, Friends Club, Walking, Chess and YMCA Bball
  • January 16:  Fitness
  • January 17:  YMCA BBall, Academic Team
  • January 18:  Zoodles Assembly, Bus Drill, YMCA BBall
  • January 21:  MLK Jr Day - NO SCHOOL
  • January 22:  Walking, Chess, YMCA BBall
  • January 23:  Fitness
  • January 24:  YMCA BBall, Academic Team
  • January 25:  Sharpen the Saw, YMCA BBall
  • January 28:  Robotics
  • January 29:  Walking, Chess, YMCA Bball, 21st Century Plate it Up
  • January 30:  Fitness
  • January 31:  YMCA BBall, Academic team
School Dismissal Manager is our PRIMARY program for knowing your child's transportation. If you have NOT completed the registration process or need assistance, please give us a call to ensure that we know how your child gets home, each and every day.  



Want to stay updated on when buses are running late or short school wide announcements? 

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  • Bus 987:  Text @7e9fhf to 81010
  • Bus 1313:  Text @9ffh7 to 81010
  • Bus 1351:  Text @bus1351 to 81010
  • Bus 1461:  Text @gc7k47 to 81010
  • Bus 1671:  Text @dd738a to 81010
  • Schoolwide messages:  Text @mrsjskee to 81010


Friday, December 14, 2018

ILEAD: 12/17 - 20/2018

Vision:  
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day

Mission:  
CES is dedicated to inspiring a community of passionate learners and leaders by setting goals and providing opportunities for success.

Congratulations to the following students have received
POSITIVE Office Referrals for following
expectations and the 7 Habits:

Billy Logsdon, Anabelle Vaughn, and Christian Mayhue

Seek first to Understand, Then Be Understood:
  • Wednesday, December 19 is SANTA HAT day, students and staff may choose to wear Santa Hats this day, as long as they are non-distracting.
  • Thursday, December 20 is PAJAMA DAY!  Students and staff may choose to wear Pajamas.  Please make sure that your child has school-appropriate pajamas and school appropriate shoes (such as sneakers).  Please do not wear house-slippers.
  • Thursday, December 20th an instructional day with students. If students must be absent on the 20th you can use a parent note or with the required documentation, a medical excuse.
  • Let us know how your family is utilizing Leader in Habits outside of the school setting. It’s easy to share. All you have to do is add this hashtag to your post on social media.  #CESLIMfamily
  • Winter Break starts December 21 and students return on Monday, January 7, 2018.  The doors open immediately at 8:30a with school beginning at 9:00a.  
  • Month 4 Attendance was 95.86%.  Please work hard to ensure that your students are at school, on time and ready to learn.
Have a wonderful Holiday season!

The Faculty/Staff of CES and Mrs. Skeens

UPCOMING EVENTS:
FYI:  18-19 Dates
  • December 17:  Robotics
  • December 18:  Connor/Baker Christmas Breakfast
  • December 19:  Edwards/Theil Christmas Breakfast
  • December 20:  Tentative Make-up Day
  • December 20 or 21 - January 2:  Winter Break
  • January 3 - 4:  Bullitt Days
  • January 7:  School Resumes with the doors opening at 8:30 and school beginning immediately at 9:00a.
School Dismissal Manager is our PRIMARY program for knowing your child's transportation. If you have NOT completed the registration process or need assistance, please give us a call to ensure that we know how your child gets home, each and every day.  



Want to stay updated on when buses are running late or short school wide announcements? 

Join REMIND by:
  • Bus 901:  Text @bus83 to 81010
  • Bus 895:  Text @3e22d to 81010
  • Bus 987:  Text @7e9fhf to 81010
  • Bus 1313:  Text @9ffh7 to 81010
  • Bus 1351:  Text @bus1351 to 81010
  • Bus 1461:  Text @gc7k47 to 81010
  • Bus 1671:  Text @dd738a to 81010
  • Schoolwide messages:  Text @mrsjskee to 81010

Sunday, December 9, 2018

ILEAD: 12/10 - 14/2018

Vision:  
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day

Mission:  
CES is dedicated to inspiring a community of passionate learners and leaders by setting goals and providing opportunities for success.

Congratulations to the following students have received
POSITIVE Office Referrals for following
expectations and the 7 Habits:

Marshall Galloway


Seek first to Understand, Then Be Understood:



The Faculty/Staff of CES and Mrs. Skeens

UPCOMING EVENTS:
FYI:  18-19 Dates
  • December 10:  Robotics, Food Drive Ends
  • December 11:  Student Lighthouse
  • December 13:  Financial Literacy Part 2/21st Century
  • December 14:  WINTERFEST
  • December 17:  Robotics
  • December 18:  Connor/Baker Christmas Breakfast
  • December 19:  Edwards/Theil Christmas Breakfast
  • December 20:  Tentative Make-up Day
  • December 20 or 21 - January 2:  Winter Break
  • January 3 - 4:  Bullitt Days
School Dismissal Manager is our PRIMARY program for knowing your child's transportation. If you have NOT completed the registration process or need assistance, please give us a call to ensure that we know how your child gets home, each and every day.  



Want to stay updated on when buses are running late or short school wide announcements? 

Join REMIND by:
  • Bus 901:  Text @bus83 to 81010
  • Bus 895:  Text @3e22d to 81010
  • Bus 987:  Text @7e9fhf to 81010
  • Bus 1313:  Text @9ffh7 to 81010
  • Bus 1351:  Text @bus1351 to 81010
  • Bus 1461:  Text @gc7k47 to 81010
  • Bus 1671:  Text @dd738a to 81010
  • Schoolwide messages:  Text @mrsjskee to 81010

Friday, November 30, 2018

ILEAD: 12/3 - 7/2018

Vision:  
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day

Mission:  
CES is dedicated to inspiring a community of passionate learners and leaders by setting goals and providing opportunities for success.

Congratulations to the following students have received
POSITIVE Office Referrals for following
expectations and the 7 Habits:

Cole Stephens, Tyler Wagner, Brooklynn Spencer


Seek first to Understand, Then Be Understood:
  • Congratulations to our Red Ribbon/Safe Schools Winners
    • Red Ribbon Poster Contest:
      • Mason Hawkins
      • Aailyah Byrd (District Winner)
    • Red Ribbon Writing Contest:
      • Hadley Thompson
    • School Bullying Posters:
      • Silas Gocke (District Winner)
      • Lucy Patterson
    • School Bullying Writing Contest
      • Olivia Bonham-Summers
  • BCPS School Community, the board approved our recommendation to amend the 2018-2019 school calendar to make Thursday, December 20th an instructional day with students. If students must be absent on the 20th they can use a parent note or with the required documentation, a medical excuse.
  • Let us know how your family is utilizing Leader in Habits outside of the school setting. It’s easy to share. All you have to do is add this hashtag to your post on social media.   #CESLIMfamily
  • WINTERFEST IS Friday, December 14 from 6:00 - 8:30p, however PreK will start at 5:45p.  We will have SANTA here for pictures, a cookie decorating station, games in all the pods, dinner for sale from the PTA and, as always, performances by each grade level and a LIVE AUCTION of priceless, handmade items from each classroom or grade level.  See below for the schedule:
    • 5:30:   Preschool item auction, Preschool sings, 
      • Games, food, Santa, and dessert decorating begin.
    • 6:00:  Kindergarten sings, K auction items
    • 6:25:  First Grade Sings, 1st Grade Auction Items
    • 6:50:  Second Grade Sings, 2nd Grade Auction Items
    • 7:15:  Third Grade Sings, 3rd Grade Auction Items
    • 7:40:  Chorus, 4th Grade Auction Items, Fourth & Fifth Grade Sings, Band Performs and 5th Grade Auction Items.
    • 8:00:  Games and food end.
    • 8:30:  All activities are over/clean up
  • Holiday Food Drive:



The Faculty/Staff of CES and Mrs. Skeens

UPCOMING EVENTS:
FYI:  18-19 Dates
  • December 3 - 7:  Santa Shop
  • December 3:  Robotics
  • December 4:  Chess, Walking
  • December 6:  PTA Paint Party - GRINCH CLICK HERE 
  • December 10:  Robotics, Food Drive Ends
  • December 11:  Student Lighthouse
  • December 13:  Financial Literacy Part 2/21st Century
  • December 14:  WINTERFEST
  • December 17:  Robotics
  • December 18:  Connor/Baker Christmas Breakfast
  • December 19:  Edwards/Theil Christmas Breakfast
  • December 20:  Tentative Make-up Day
  • December 20 or 21 - January 2:  Winter Break
  • January 3 - 4:  Bullitt Days
School Dismissal Manager is our PRIMARY program for knowing your child's transportation. If you have NOT completed the registration process or need assistance, please give us a call to ensure that we know how your child gets home, each and every day.  


Want to stay updated on when buses are running late or short school wide announcements? 

Join REMIND by:
  • Bus 901:  Text @bus83 to 81010
  • Bus 895:  Text @3e22d to 81010
  • Bus 987:  Text @7e9fhf to 81010
  • Bus 1313:  Text @9ffh7 to 81010
  • Bus 1351:  Text @bus1351 to 81010
  • Bus 1461:  Text @gc7k47 to 81010
  • Bus 1671:  Text @dd738a to 81010
  • Schoolwide messages:  Text @mrsjskee to 81010

Sunday, November 25, 2018

ILEAD: 11/26 - 30/2018

Vision:  
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day

Mission:  
CES is dedicated to inspiring a community of passionate learners and leaders by setting goals and providing opportunities for success.

Congratulations to the following students have received
POSITIVE Office Referrals for following
expectations and the 7 Habits:


Seek first to Understand, Then Be Understood:
  • Let us know how your family is utilizing Leader in Me Habits outside of the school setting. It’s easy to share. All you have to do is add this hashtag to your post on social media.   #CESLIMfamily
  • WINTERFEST IS COMING on Friday, December 14 from 6:00 - 8:30p, however PreK will start at 5:45p.  We will have SANTA here for pictures, a cookie decorating station, games in all the pods, dinner for sale from the PTA and, as always, performances by each grade level and a LIVE AUCTION of priceless, handmade items from each classroom or grade level.  See below for the schedule:
      • 5:30:   Preschool item auction, Preschool sings, 
        • Games, food, Santa, and dessert decorating begin.
      • 6:00:  Kindergarten sings, K auction items
      • 6:25:  First Grade Sings, 1st Grade Auction Items
      • 6:50:  Second Grade Sings, 2nd Grade Auction Items
      • 7:15:  Third Grade Sings, 3rd Grade Auction Items
      • 7:40:  Chorus, 4th Grade Auction Items, Fourth & Fifth Grade Sings, Band Performs and 5th Grade Auction Items.
      • 8:00:  Games and food end.
      • 8:30:  All activities are over/clean up
  • Holiday Food Drive:



The Faculty/Staff of CES and Mrs. Skeens

UPCOMING EVENTS:
FYI:  18-19 Dates
  • November 27:  Picture Retakes
  • November 30:  Sharpen the Saw 
  • December 6:  PTA Paint Party - GRINCH CLICK HERE 
  • December 3 - 7:  Santa Shop
  • December 3:  Robotics
  • December 4:  Chess, Walking
  • December 6: PTA Paint Party - GRINCH
  • December 10:  Robotics, Food Drive Ends
  • December 11:  Student Lighthouse
  • December 13:  Financial Literacy Part 2/21st Century
  • December 14:  WINTERFEST
  • December 17:  Robotics
  • December 18:  Connor/Baker Christmas Breakfast
  • December 19:  Edwards/Theil Christmas Breakfast
  • December 20:  Tentative Make-up Day
  • December 20 or 21 - January 2:  Winter Break
  • January 3 - 4:  Bullitt Days
School Dismissal Manager is our PRIMARY program for knowing your child's transportation. If you have NOT completed the registration process or need assistance, please give us a call to ensure that we know how your child gets home, each and every day.  


Want to stay updated on when buses are running late or short school wide announcements? 

Join REMIND by:
  • Bus 901:  Text @bus83 to 81010
  • Bus 895:  Text @3e22d to 81010
  • Bus 987:  Text @7e9fhf to 81010
  • Bus 1313:  Text @9ffh7 to 81010
  • Bus 1351:  Text @bus1351 to 81010
  • Bus 1461:  Text @gc7k47 to 81010
  • Bus 1671:  Text @dd738a to 81010
  • Schoolwide messages:  Text @mrsjskee to 81010

Friday, November 16, 2018

ILEAD: 11/19-20/2018

Vision:  
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day

Mission:  
CES is dedicated to inspiring a community of passionate learners and leaders by setting goals and providing opportunities for success.

Congratulations to the following students have received
POSITIVE Office Referrals for following
expectations and the 7 Habits:
Hayden Buckler, Jacob Goins, Whitley Brown, Dalilah Grubbs, Karcyn Clark


Seek first to Understand, Then Be Understood:
  • Let us know how your family is utilizing Leader in Me Habits outside of the school setting. It’s easy to share. All you have to do is add this hashtag to your post on social media.   #CESLIMfamily
  • The Family Resource Center is now accepting gently-used, clean, winter coats.  (Light-weight jackets are not needed.)  If you find that your child has outgrown their winter coat, we would appreciate your hand-me-downs.
  • Thanksgiving break is Wednesday, November 21 - Friday, November 23.  School resumes on Monday, November 26 with the doors opening at 8:30a and school beginning at 9:00a.
  • Month 3 was 96.73%.  Our goal for the year is 96.75%.  Please remember that every minute a child is out of school, they are missing key instruction.  
  • Holiday Food Drive:



The Faculty/Staff of CES and Mrs. Skeens

UPCOMING EVENTS:
FYI:  18-19 Dates
  • November 19:  Thanksgiving Play/Connor & Edwards
  • November 20:  Thanksgiving Play/Baker & Theil
  • November 21 - 23:  Thanksgiving Break
  • November 27:  Picture Retakes
  • November 30:  Sharpen the Saw 
  • December 6:  PTA Paint Party - GRINCH CLICK HERE 
  • December 14:  WINTERFEST
School Dismissal Manager is our PRIMARY program for knowing your child's transportation. If you have NOT completed the registration process or need assistance, please give us a call to ensure that we know how your child gets home, each and every day.  


Want to stay updated on when buses are running late or short school wide announcements? 

Join REMIND by:
  • Bus 901:  Text @bus83 to 81010
  • Bus 895:  Text @3e22d to 81010
  • Bus 987:  Text @7e9fhf to 81010
  • Bus 1313:  Text @9ffh7 to 81010
  • Bus 1351:  Text @bus1351 to 81010
  • Bus 1461:  Text @gc7k47 to 81010
  • Bus 1671:  Text @dd738a to 81010
  • Schoolwide messages:  Text @mrsjskee to 81010

Saturday, November 10, 2018

ILEAD: 11/12-16/2018

Vision:  
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day

Mission:  
CES is dedicated to inspiring a community of passionate learners and leaders by setting goals and providing opportunities for success.

Congratulations to the following students have received
POSITIVE Office Referrals for following
expectations and the 7 Habits:


Seek first to Understand, Then Be Understood:
  • Let us know how your family is utilizing Leader in Me Habits outside of the school setting. It’s easy to share. All you have to do is add this hashtag to your post on social media.  #CESLIMfamily
  • The Family Resource Center is now accepting gently-used, clean, winter coats.  (Light-weight jackets are not needed.)  If you find that your child has outgrown their winter coat, we would appreciate your hand-me-downs.
  • Grandparent's Week and Book Fair is this week.  Please remind anyone visiting us this week that they will need a driver's license/picture identification.  
  • Eastside Middle School Hosting Basketball Clinic
    Eastside Middle School is hosting a K-5 boys and girls basketball clinic on November 17 from 12:00 - 3:00 in the Eastside Middle School gym.
    The clinic will cover the following:
    • Ball Handling                      
    • Shooting Fundamentals
    • Offensive Player Movement      
    • Footwork and Agility Drills   
    • Three on Three Team Play
    • One on One Play                
    • Defense Fundamentals
     
    There is a $35 Registration Fee to benefit EMS Lady Eagles Basketball.  Limited participation available. $40 at the door if spots are available. To guarantee participation, register online by clicking the link below.                                    
    REGISTER by clicking the link below to be redirected to our secure PTSO site.
    Eastside Middle PTSO Ordering Site              
    Or insert the following in your browser:  https://squareup.com/store/eastside-middle-ptso/

    • Click the Eastside Basketball Clinic box
    • Leave Qty at 1 and Add to Cart
    • Enter Number of Participants
    • Enter Participant information
    • Enter and Submit Online Payment Information

    You may also pay with cash or check.  Forms are available at the front desk.  Registration needs to be submitted to Eastside Middle School no later than 3:00 pm November 16.  Please make checks payable to EMS PTSO.


The Faculty/Staff of CES and Mrs. Skeens

UPCOMING EVENTS:
FYI:  18-19 Dates
  • November 12 - 16:  Book Fair and Grandparent's Week/Box Top Challenge  

  • November 12:  Book Fair open from 4:00 - 5:00
  • November 14:  Academic Team Scrimmage
  • November 15:  PTA Meeting, Financial Literacy Part 1/21st Century, Book Fair open from 4:00 - 5:30
  • November 16:  Learning Check
  • November 19:  Thanksgiving Play/Connor & Edwards
  • November 20:  Thanksgiving Play/Baker & Theil
  • November 21 - 23:  Thanksgiving Break
  • November 27:  Picture Retakes
  • November 30:  Sharpen the Saw 
  • December 6:  PTA Paint Party - GRINCH CLICK HERE 
  • December 14:  WINTERFEST
School Dismissal Manager is our PRIMARY program for knowing your child's transportation. If you have NOT completed the registration process or need assistance, please give us a call to ensure that we know how your child gets home, each and every day.  


Want to stay updated on when buses are running late or short school wide announcements? 

Join REMIND by:
  • Bus 901:  Text @bus83 to 81010
  • Bus 895:  Text @3e22d to 81010
  • Bus 987:  Text @7e9fhf to 81010
  • Bus 1313:  Text @9ffh7 to 81010
  • Bus 1351:  Text @bus1351 to 81010
  • Bus 1461:  Text @gc7k47 to 81010
  • Bus 1671:  Text @dd738a to 81010
  • Schoolwide messages:  Text @mrsjskee to 81010

Friday, November 2, 2018

ILEAD: 11/5-9/2018

Vision:  
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day

Mission:  
CES is dedicated to inspiring a community of passionate learners and leaders by setting goals and providing opportunities for success.

Don't forget - We FALL BACK this weekend!  




NO SCHOOL ON NOVEMBER 5 & 6.  
SEE YOU BRIGHT AND EARLY NOVEMBER 7!  Doors open at 8:30 and school begins immediately at 9:00.

Congratulations to the following students have received
POSITIVE Office Referrals for following
expectations and the 7 Habits:

Red Ribbon/Safe Schools Poster and Essay Winners
K/1 Safe Schools Poster:  Silas Gocke - Edwards Class
2/3 Safe Schools Poster:  Lucy Patterson- Murphy's Class
2/3 Red Ribbon Poster:  Mason Hawkins - Murphy's Class
4/5 Safe Schools Essay:  Olivia Bonham Summers - Edlin's Class
4/5 Red Ribbon Essay:  Hadley Thompson - Byerley's Class
4/5 Red Ribbon Poster:  Aaliyah Byrd - Dupuis' Class


Seek first to Understand, Then Be Understood:
  • 2019-2020 Calendar Survey  The District Calendar Committee will take the information from the Calendar Survey into account when making its recommendation to the Board of Education regarding the 2019-2020 School Calendar.  The District Calendar Committee is committed to making decisions in the best interests of the learning needs of all students in the Bullitt County Public Schools.  The Survey will close Thursday, November 8th, at 8:00 a.m.  You are invited you to take the 2019-2020 Calendar Survey at:  https://goo.gl/forms/FVh7Y0Bz8kE6G9Ld2
  • Grandparent's Week and Book Fair are coming up soon!  Please make sure you complete the permission slips for attendance.
  • Veteran's Day Celebration is November 9 - information has been sent home and we look forward to a wonderful day celebrating those have put their lives on the line so we can have our freedom.  Please allow your children to wear red, white and blue on Friday, November 9.
The Faculty/Staff of CES and Mrs. Skeens

UPCOMING EVENTS:
FYI:  18-19 Dates
  • November 5:  Bullitt Day NO School
  • November 6:  ROCK THE VOTE!  No School
  • November 7:  Archery Starts for 4th and 5th
  • November 9:  Veteran's Day Celebration
  • November 12 - 16:  Book Fair and Grandparent's Week/Box Top Challenge  

  • November 12:  Book Fair open from 4:00 - 5:00
  • November 14:  Academic Team Scrimmage
  • November 15:  PTA Meeting, Financial Literacy Part 1/21st Century, Book Fair open from 4:00 - 5:30
  • November 16:  Learning Check
  • November 19:  Thanksgiving Play/Connor & Edwards
  • November 20:  Thanksgiving Play/Baker & Theil
  • November 21 - 23:  Thanksgiving Break
  • November 27:  Picture Retakes
  • November 30:  Sharpen the Saw 
  • December 6:  PTA Paint Party - GRINCH CLICK HERE 
  • December 14:  WINTERFEST
School Dismissal Manager is our PRIMARY program for knowing your child's transportation. If you have NOT completed the registration process or need assistance, please give us a call to ensure that we know how your child gets home, each and every day.  


Want to stay updated on when buses are running late or short school wide announcements? 

Join REMIND by:
  • Bus 901:  Text @bus83 to 81010
  • Bus 895:  Text @3e22d to 81010
  • Bus 987:  Text @7e9fhf to 81010
  • Bus 1313:  Text @9ffh7 to 81010
  • Bus 1351:  Text @bus1351 to 81010
  • Bus 1461:  Text @gc7k47 to 81010
  • Bus 1671:  Text @dd738a to 81010
  • Schoolwide messages:  Text @mrsjskee to 81010