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Cardinal Monthly News - February 2025
- 2/4, 2/5, 2/6: Fun Clubs (Be sure dismissal is correct)
- 2/5: Late Start & CWE Spirit Wear Day
- 2/7: PTO General Meeting via Zoom, 9:30 am
- 2/11, 2/12, 2/13: Fun Clubs (Be sure dismissal is correct)
- 2/12: Dine to Donate @ Noble Roman's
- 2/14: PTO Valentine's Parties in Classrooms
- 2/14: PTO Talent Show
- 2/17: NO SCHOOL: Presidents Day
- 2/18: 5th Grade Activity Night @ Creekside
- 2/19: Late Start
- 2/20: 5th Graders Meeting with Creekside Counselors
⭐3/29: CWE Carnival: 11am-2pm⭐
Thanks to Ms. Cross, Ms. Jill and Mrs. Kolbus for all they do at CWE!
Updated CCS and CWE Websites
- Our websites have been refreshed! To help you find what you need, use these new sections in the upper right corner of any CCS website:
- FIND IT FAST: Use a search bar or find links to frequently used resources such as the calendar, lunch menu, PTO website, visitor information/background checks, PowerSchool and Canvas
- PARENTS: Find commonly used CCS information and applications such as Bus Stop Info, Lunch Tools, StopIt!, School Dismissal Manager, Library Catalog, Student Device Support, Staff Directory, Board Policies and more
- COMMUNITY: Learn about area events on the NEW Community Calendar and other community news provided for our CCS families
- ENGLISH: Use the drop down menu to read our website in your preferred language
Carmel Community Resources
- Assistance
- Food
- Mental Health
- Medical
- Recreation
Creekside Transition Information for 5th Grade Families
- On Thursday, Feb. 20th, Creekside administrators and counselors will be visiting CWE to help students make preliminary course requests for next school year.
- Following our visits, parents will receive detailed instructions via SchoolMessenger that explain how you can review those requests and make any changes as needed. You will have until February 28, 2025, to make changes.
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If your child is interested in joining performing arts, you will need to sign up for an instrument fitting. Information on fittings can be found on the Performing Arts Canvas page.
We look forward to working with you and your child to make course requests for their upcoming sixth grade year!
5th Grade Activity Night at Creekside
- All College Wood Elementary fifth graders are invited to Creekside to talk with Creekside students and teachers, take a tour of the building, eat pizza, and cheer on the Wildcats!
- Tuesday, Feb. 18, 4:00 - 6:15 pm
Order Your 2024-25 Yearbook
- On sale now for $18
- Deadline to order is Friday, March 14
Kindergarten Registration
- Registration for 2025-2026 is now open!
- Early registration helps CCS plan for staffing needs
- Registered families will receive information about kindergarten screenings and tours this spring
More Information & Registration
NEW! Carmel Spirit Wear Store
- Show your CCS and Carmel pride with spirit wear designed for families, staff, and community members!
- Multiple Brand Names including Adidas, Nike, Lululemon, Athleta, Eddie Bauer, and more! Each item is very customizable with logo options.
- Kickoff sale: Everything 20% off until February 28. Code: SPIRIT20
- Ten percent of all sales benefit the Greyhound Council.
Outdoor Recess Reminders
- Please remember that students go outside in winter weather when temperatures and windchill are at or above 20 degrees Fahrenheit. This often means students in earlier recesses may not go out, but by mid-day, temperatures may have risen to allow later recesses to go out. Please also understand that there may be days when the temperature is appropriate but the playground conditions are not safe due to snow or ice.
- All students should be dressed for cold weather in case their grade level is able to be outside.
- Label coats, hats, gloves/mittens, etc. with your child's name in case they are misplaced.
Abbreviated PTO General Meeting
- Please join us Friday, February 7th at 9:30am
- Via Zoom (link sent by email morning of meeting)
- Updates from Mrs. Olssen and Treasurer's Report
- Voting for approval of this year's Artist in Residence funding
- Hear proposal of interactive art experience with fluid artist, Kira Shemesh from SEEKTHEART!
CWE's Got Talent
- Friday, February 14th, 6:30pm
- Held in the CWE Gym - free event
- 2nd-5th Graders showcase their talents to family & friends!
- Parents please attend with your child(ren) and supervise to ensure they are being respectful of the acts.
- It's sure to be a special night where memories will be made!
Helping Hands
- Assist teachers by laminating, copying, cutting & more
- Flexible: you choose dates & times
- Please email collegewoodpto@gmail.com for more info
2025 CWE Carnival
- Plan to attend the biggest PTO event of the year!
- Saturday, March 29th, 11am-2pm
- Held at College Wood Elementary
- Lots of volunteers will be needed - please consider donating your time
- Additional details coming soon!
Carnival Raffle Wishlist
- Carnival Raffle is one of the most highly anticipated events of the Carnival!
- Raffle Tickets will be sold both before and during the Carnival. Families will have the opportunity to enter to win one (or more) of our EXCITING themed baskets
- Donations of goods or services are extremely appreciated!
- Not sure what to donate? We have made it even easier to shop with our Raffle Wishlist.
- View the Wishlist using the link below! Items will be shipped directly to CWE. Still not sure what to purchase? We've added a gift card option to keep it simple!
Thank you for your support!
Noble Roman's Dine to Donate Event
- Wednesday, February 12th, 5-8pm
- 1438 W. Main Street, Carmel
- Please show this flyer when ordering. (flyer attached)
- The event is for dine-in or carry-out. If placing an order over the phone for pickup, please mention you are ordering as part of the dine to donate. (Online orders won’t be tracked unless you call after placing the order to let the restaurant know your order is part of our event.)
PTO Board Nominations are OPEN!
- If you would like to nominate yourself or anyone else, please complete the form below.
- There are openings for Vice President, Assistant Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and Communications Secretary. All of these positions can also be held as a co- position.
- Deadline is Friday, February 28th.
- If you have questions about these positions email collegewoodpto@gmail.com