Friday, March 9, 2018

ILEAD: 3/12 - 16/2018

  • Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day

    Hello Trailblazer Families:


    BE PROACTIVE:
    • It's time again for our annual Leader in Me Survey.  CLICK HERE to complete.  
    • TRANSPORTATION CHANGES:  Please remember, any transportation changes MUST be done in writing with your signature.  We do not accept changes over the phone.  Please try to have these changes prior to 3:15pm, as the office is a very busy place during dismissal.  Thank you for your cooperation!
    • Friday, March 16 is our Leadership Day!  If you are attending, you must have a background check on file.  We are excited to share our student's leadership with each of you!
    • COMING SOON!  Kindergarten Registration -- March 23 is our registration day for the Class of 2031!  See below for more information.
    • The PTA Annual Cookie Dough Sale ends on March 15!  Please have your materials here on that date.  The PTA helps the school in many ways, including helping us fund our Leader in Me program and purchase items for our music, STEM and PE departments. 
    • Mrs. Spencer has sent out permission slips for our annual basketball games.  Please return as soon as possible.  
    • Please remember, if you are visiting our school, you must show a picture ID and the purpose of your visit. This is to ensure the safety of all our students and staff. The protocol is not meant to inconvenience anyone, but to add an extra layer of safety to our school and district.  We do encourage you to visit, but remember, you must show a picture ID.  Thanks.
    • Don't forget!  We SPRING FORWARD this weekend!  


    UPCOMING EVENTS:  
    • Updated School Calendar can be located HERE Tuesday, June 5 is currently the last day of school for students. Please remember, February 20 is now a day off due to the special election
    • March 10:  SPRING FORWARD
    • March 12:  Robotics
    • March 13:  Student Lighthouse Team
    • March 15:  East-End Music Fest, 1st to Science Center
    • March 16:  LEADERSHIP DAY!  
    • March 19:  Robotics, SBDM
    • March 20:  4 -5th Basketball
    • March 21:  BizTown - 5th 
    • March 22:  K - 1st Basketball 
    • March 23:  Kindergarten Registration
      • What to Bring Birth Certificate: (Required to Register) 
      • KY Certificate of Immunization: (Required to Register)
      • Health Care Examination: (Required to Register)
      • Eye Examination (Optometrist): By January 1
      • Dental Examination (Dentist): By January 1
      • 2 Proofs of Residence/Driver’s License: (Required to Register)
    • March 26:  Energy Team, Robotics, Board Meeting
    • March 27:  REPORT CARDS GO HOME
    • March 29:  Cookie Dough Pick up,  2 - 3rd Basketball
    • March 30:  Sharpen the Saw, KONA, Drills

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

    Join REMIND by:
    • Bus 407:  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
    MORE INFO...
    • For any child wishing to enter Kindergarten who is NOT 5 years old by August 1:
      The Early Entrance to Kindergarten window opens January 1st and closes April 1st. Applications can be made online or hard copies can be requested. Filling out an application doesn’t mean that your child will qualify, there are a series of assessments that will determine qualification. CLICK HERE

      Beginning the 2017-2018 school year, any child who enrolls in Kindergarten in the state of Kentucky must be 5 years old by August 1st. (Policy 09.121)
    • New Immunization Info for 18-19:
      • Important immunization changes are outlined in 902 KAR 2:060 for 2018-2019 school year.  Please note the following changes in order for your child to attend school:  
      • Effective July 1, 2018:  ALL students in kindergarten through twelfth grade must show proof of having received two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine to attend school.  These 2 shots must be given 6 months apart.  Please DON’T DELAY in getting these started.  Students will need to have the first dose before January and the second dose by July 1st.  This is a NEW school requirement.  Therefore, if your child has already been vaccinated, the school will need the certifications showing proof in order to enroll your child for the 2018-2019 school year.   
      • Students aged 16 years or older must show proof of having received two doses of Meningococcal vaccine to attend school.   If the first dose of meningitis vaccine was received at age sixteen (16) years or older, the second dose is not required for school entry.
    Have a great weekend and don't forget to sharpen your saw!

    The Staffulty of CES and Mrs. Skeens