CCS NEWS May 18, 2007 We are a peanut free school
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May 22 Spring Concert & Art Show (K-6, Chorus, Band, Recorders, Strings) May 23 "Mad About Math" Cultural Program (K-6) – 9:30 AM (M-P Room)
May 23 5th & 6th Grade Homework Club – 3:15-4:00 PM (Library)
May 23 Knitting Club – 3:15-4:00 PM (Library)
May 25 School Pictures Either Returned or Payment Sent to School Office
May 25 Norfolk Ambulance Program (K-6) – 10:30 AM
May 28 NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
May 29 Entire School to Camp Jewell – K (8:30-1:00) & Grades 1-6 (8:30-3:15)
May 31 2nd & 3rd Grades to Colebrook Historical Society
June 2 Community Forum with CCS Architects – 9:00 AM (Town Hall)
June 6 2nd & 3rd Grade Bus Tour of Colebrook – 8:45-9:45 AM
June 6 Board of Education Meeting – 7:00 PM (Library)
June 7 Field Day – K-6 (Rain Date: June 14th)
June 9 Firemen's Spaghetti Dinner for Dustin Pagano – 5:00-7:00 PM (M-P Room)
June 10 Community Reception to Honor Dr. Wittmer – 2:00-4:00 PM
June 11 Playground Groundbreaking – 10:00 AM
June 13 3rd Grade to Rock Schoolhouse – 8:45 AM-1:00 PM
June 15 6th Grade Promotion & DARE Graduation – 7:00 PM (M-P Room)
June 17 Lions Club Fathers' Day Pancake Breakfast (M-P Room)
June 19 1:00 CLOSING – Last Day of School
June 22-24 Playground Build
June 25-29 Soccer Camp – 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon (CCS Fields)
June 26 Summer Library Program – 9:30-10:30 AM (CCS Library)
10:00 AM & 6:30 PM (M-P Room)
CONCERT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS! Kindergarten Blue and/or yellow Grades 1-2 Red, white and/or blue
Grades 3-6 Bright "sunny" colors – red, orange, yellow (white is OK, too) Recorders: Please be in your classroom by 6:15 PM on Tuesday to warm up.
Just a reminder that the concert and classroom dance presentations will be on Tuesday, May 22nd,
at 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM. Appropriate clothing colors are listed below:
PARENTS OF 1ST GRADE VIOLIN STUDENTS (2ND YEAR)
Second year violin students from 1st Grade will need their instruments on Tuesday, May 22nd, for the school concert
. This will take the place of their regular Wednesday lessons.
BAND PARENTS: CONCERT & PROMOTION INFORMATION Promotion for the 6th Grade will be on Friday, June 15th, at 7:00 PM. The 4th and 5th
Grade Band students will be performing the processional at the ceremony. Students should report to the music room to warm-up at 6:30 PM. Students should wear white shirt/blouse and black pants/skirt.
This year's Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, May 22nd, at 6:30 PM in the multi-purpose room. The 5th and 6th
Grade Band will be performing. Students should report to the school for tune-up and warm-up at 6:00 PM. Students will also be performing the concert for the school on Tuesday morning, May 22nd, at 10:00 AM, so they
should plan on having their instruments and music at that time.
CCS FACILITIES STUDY COMMITTEE TO HOST COMMUNITY FORUM WITH ARCHITECT
All Colebrook residents are invited to meet with C. J. Lawler Associates, the
architectural firm hired to complete a feasibility study for Colebrook Consolidated School, on Saturday, June 2nd, at 9:00 AM
in the second floor meeting room at the Town Hall. At that time, the architectural firm will present its findings.
SCHOOL PICTURES
School picture packages were sent home this week. These were not paid for in advance. You have three options to choose from:
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Send in $44.00 if you would like to purchase the entire package. Make checks payable to "Grynn & Barrett Studios".§ If you would like to purchase part of the package, please send in the correct payment and the pictures you do not want to keep.
§ Return the entire package if you do not want them.
Payment envelopes and instructions were included in the packages. Your prompt attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. We do request that payment and/or unpurchased pictures be returned to school by Friday May 25th. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
PTO NEWS
President Erik Shaffer Vice President
Tammy Johnson
Treasurer Sue Bremer Secretary Stacy Galpin
§ PTO Officers
– Thank you to everyone who has served on the Board of Directors, served as an officer, and helped volunteer at PTO events. The people who attended the last PTO meeting voted in the new Board of Directors and officers for 2007-2008. The new board members are:
Sue Bremer, Wendy Swartley, Paula Jessen, Tom Stanton, Tracy Quinn, Stacy Galpin, Tammy Johnson, Erik Shaffer, Vikki Pac, Amy Gardner and Sherri Gray. The officers are:
§ Tag Sale – Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the PTO's Tag Sale on Saturday. Also, thank you to those who volunteered to help out and to those who donated items to the PTO table. A special thanks goes out to the Galpin family for manning the PTO table for the whole day and taking the leftover items with them. The event raised over $1,000.
§ Nestle Pure Life Labels – Please start collecting labels for Nestle Pure Life Purified Water and Nestle Pure Life Natural Fruit Flavored Water beverages. There will be collection boxes at the school. A poster showing the products is posted on the PTO bulletin board in the school hallway. The labels will help the school earn points similar to the Campbell's labels. We will be collecting the labels from now until May 2008. Please continue to send in your Box Tops, Campbell's labels and Tyson ones as well.
SALISBURY BANK SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
This week's winner of the $5.00 drawing was Jackie Riberdy. The $5.00 will be deposited into her savings account.
Congratulations! Remember to bring in your money on Wednesdays if you would like to make a deposit into your account and be included in the drawing.
DONATIONS FOR DUSTIN PAGANO
Thank you to all the children and families of Colebrook School who contributed to the Dustin Pagano Fund. We collected $280.00. We have sent the money to the Pagano
family to purchase some games for Dustin's new PSP. We have heard that he is enjoying using it while undergoing treatments. We wish Dustin a speedy recovery.
DAY AT CAMP JEWELL ON TUESDAY, MAY 29TH Lunch will be provided by Camp Jewell at no cost to you. Once we have the menu, we will let you know so your child can decide whether they want it or want to bring
their own lunch. Please have your child wear appropriate clothing for the weather and outside activities. No swimming will be allowed. Also, please put bug spray on your child in the morning before they leave the house.
If you have any questions, please call the school.
School will be held entirely at Camp Jewell on Tuesday, May 29th. The school buses will pick the children up as usual in the morning and will drop
them off at Camp Jewell. The students will be picked up there in the afternoon. (Kindergarten will be picked up at 1:00 PM, and Grades 1-6 will be picked up at 3:15 PM.) Do not drop your child off at school in the morning and
remember that if you need to pick them up in the afternoon, you will have to pick them up at Camp Jewell. Children will not come to school at all. Bus drop-off time in the afternoon may vary slightly from the normal time since the
buses will be starting at Camp Jewell and not at the school.
COLEBROOK BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Saturday, May 19th Game 11:30 AM at Home vs. Hartland Friday, May 25
th Make-Up Game 5:30 PM at Browns Corner vs. Devil Rays Saturday, May 26th Game 11:30 AM at Home vs. Barkhamsted Red Sox Saturday, May 19th
Game 3:00 PM at Hartland (arrive 2:30 PM) Wednesday, May 23rd Game 5:45 PM at Home (arrive 5:15 PM) Saturday, May 26th
Game 9:30 AM at Winsted (arrive 9:00 AM)
§ Major League
– Players should arrive 30 minutes prior to game time. Any questions, call Jeff Hodgkin (738-7393).
§ J-Ball
– Players should arrive 20 minutes prior to game time. Any questions, call Andy Riberdy (738-0305). Friday, May 18th Game 5:45 PM at Barkhamsted vs. Reds Wednesday, May 23
rd Practice 5:15 PM at School Friday, May 25th Game 5:45 PM at Colebrook Field vs. Pirates
§ Girls' Softball – The Team continues to defend its celebratory record by adding 3 more wins, defining its current record of 7-0. Highlights:
Annie-Rae Thibault's speed and agility drew accolades from her teammates. Kudos to Ashley Jasmin, our first slider of the season! Consistent hitting by Jessie Buzinsky, Casey Watson and Hannah Trivaudey
won the plaudits of team members. The team recognized and applauded the quick thinking and acting of Meagan Pulica at second base and Monica Swartley at third. Coaches Pulica, Swartley, Jasmin and
Jasmin invite you to see a game and experience the excitement and camaraderie. Please arrive 20 minutes pre-game and on time for practice. Any questions, please call Mr. or Mrs. Jasmin (379-8890).
Friday, May 18th Practice 5:00-6:30 PM Monday, May 21st Practice 5:00-6:30 PM Friday, May 25th Practice 5:00-6:30 PM
Saturday, May 26th Game 8:30 AM at Brown's Corner
PRESCHOOL STORY TIME
In lieu of Preschool Story Time next Tuesday, May 22nd,
everyone is invited to attend our Spring Concert at 10:00 AM.
FAR POST SOCCER CAMP
Brochures have been sent home for the Far Post Soccer Camp, which will be held at
the Colebrook School June 25-29 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. Please note that registration forms must be sent directly to the Far Post Soccer Company and not to the school. Extra forms are in the school office, if needed.
SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR DUSTIN PAGANO
The Colebrook Volunteer Fire Dept. will be hosting a benefit Spaghetti Dinner for Dustin Pagano on Saturday, June 9th,
from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Colebrook School. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at the Town Hall or Senior Center, from firemen or contact Ben Bartlett (738-4151).
BOARD OF EDUCATION HOSTING JUNE 10TH RECEPTION TO
HONOR DR. WITTMER
The Board of Education is hosting a community reception to honor Dr. Wittmer for
his 16 years of service to Colebrook Consolidated School on Sunday, June 10th, from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Colebrook Historical Society. Everyone is invited to attend!
LUNCH MENU (for the week of May 21st)
Monday: Cheeseburger on Bun, French Fries, Carrots, Apple
Tuesday: Stuffed Baked Potato with Ham, Broccoli & Cheese, Pineapple Chunks, Sherbet
Wednesday: Chicken Parmesan, Noodles, Green Beans, Baby Carrots
Thursday: BBQ Riblet on Bun, Peas, Corn Chips, Applesauce
Friday: Pizza, Tossed Salad, Peaches, Cookie
Alternate: Chicken Noodle Soup, Cheese & Crackers
Alternate: Muffin, Yogurt
Alternate: Tomato Soup, Cheese & Crackers
Alternate: Bagel with Cream Cheese, Yogurt
Alternate: Clam Chowder, Cheese & Crackers
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