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Cardinal Monthly News - November 2025

SCHOOL DISMISSAL MANAGER:

ATTENDANCE: Report absences or late arrivals prior to 8:00 am (8:40 am for late start). For pre-arranged absences of 2 days or more, please complete this absence form in addition to School Dismissal Manager. 

LEAVING EARLY: Add an exception in School Dismissal Manager and select, "Leaving Early." Indicate if your child will be returning to school or leaving for the day. Bring your picture identification into the office to sign out your child. We are unable to call students to the office prior to your arrival.

DISMISSAL: Complete any changes to your child's default dismissal no later than 1:30 pm on the date of the change. We are not able to make changes after that time.To change your child's default dismissal, please contact the office.

School Dismissal Manager


Upcoming Dates:

  • Thursday November 6 | Early Dismissal at 11:10 am for Parent/Teacher Conferences 
  • Friday November 7 | NO SCHOOL | Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • Monday, November 10 - Friday, November 14  | Food Drive
  • Monday November 10 | PTO General Meeting (Zoom)
  • Wednesday, November 12 | Late Start
  • Thursdsay, November 13 | Holiday Meal in Cafe
  • Friday November 14 | PTO International Potluck 
  • Wednesday November 19 | Education Support Professional Day 
  • Wednesday November 19 | PTO: Dine-to-Donate at Chick-fil-A 
  • Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28 | NO SCHOOL | Thanksgiving Break

🥫FOOD DRIVE: 

Families, please join us in supporting the CWE Food Drive, sponsored by Student Council. We are collecting essential food items during the week of November 10–14. Donations can be brought to school any day during the week and placed in the boxes in the grade level pods.

  • Monday: “Meat Menu Monday” Canned meat, beans or other protein
  • Tuesday: “Sauce is the Boss” Condiments and sauces
  • Wednesday: “Snack Attack” Boxed breakfast and snack items
  • Thursday: “Can Jam” Canned vegetables and fruit
  • Friday: “Pastapalooza” Boxed pasta, rice and potatoes

Donation Challenge: Donate a total of 1,600 pounds of food to earn a school wide surprise!

Please see the link below for more details about items that are needed. Thanks for your support! 

Items Needed for Food Drive


🍽️HOLIDAY MEAL:

On Thursday, Nov. 13th, our cafe will be serving a Holiday Meal, in place of the normal hot lunch. Items will include turkey, homemade gravy, dinner roll, mashed potatoes, cranberry jello and chocolate cake.

In addition to the Holiday Meal, taco salad, PBJ, hummus and Danimals entrees will be available. 

If you have any questions about the Holiday Meal, please contact our cafeteria manager, Mrs. Odom.


HEARING SCREENINGS:

Hearing screenings will be conducted on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, for Kindergarten, 1st grade, 4th grade, and students new to College Wood.  The purpose of the statewide hearing screening program is to identify students at risk for hearing difficulties that may adversely affect their health or school performance. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Lizzie Napier at enapier@ccs.k12.in.us.


ILEARN TESTING DATES:

After conversations with teachers and staff regarding standards and the timing of assessments at the district and building level, we are going to shift some of our testing dates. This will allow more time before taking each assessment, which will allow more teaching time of skills and content. Please see below for the updated testing dates:

  • Checkpoint 2 – During the week of January 12-13
  • Checkpoint 3 – During the week of March 23-24
  • Summative — Testing window will be April 16-29

 

PTO NEWS:

PTO General Meeting via Zoom:

  • Monday November 10 at 6:30 pm
  • Mrs. Bobb will share information about Acadience Testing
  • All parents are welcome to join us for this meeting!
  • Look for the Zoom link in your Cardinal News email or next PTO news email

International Flavors Night:

  • Celebrate our community’s diversity through food from around the world! 
  • Friday, November 14 6:30–7:30 PM 
  • College Wood Elementary Cafeteria

What to Expect:

  • Sample delicious foods from around the world
  • Enjoy a fun evening with friends and family

Want to Host a Table?

  • It’s not too late to sign up!
  • Represent a country and share a favorite dish
  • Sign-up deadline: Monday, November 3
  • Fill out the form below to participate.

Host a Table for the International Potluck


Dine to Donate at Chick-fil-A:

Wednesday, November 19 -- ALL DAY!

  • Mention "CWE" when ordering in the drive thru or in-person.
  • If using the mobile Chick-fil-A app, select "Support the Community Care Event" with code " CWE2025"
  • Please reach out to collegewoodpto@gmail.com with questions/concerns! 

Chick-fil-A Flyer


Penguin Patch is Coming Soon!

  • College Wood Elementary is excited to host the Penguin Patch Holiday Shop from Monday, December 1 through Friday, December 5! 
  • Students will have the chance to shop with their classes for fun and affordable gifts for family and friends.
  • Volunteer sign-ups will be available soon on MTK, so stay tuned for your chance to join in on the fun and help make this special event a success.

Updated PTO Calendar: 

  • Please see the link below for an updated, printable PTO calendar. Updated dates include the International Potluck on Nov. 14 and the Adult Gala on Jan. 16.

Updated PTO Calendar

 

CHS OPEN HOUSE: 

Sunday, November 2

11 am - 1 pm

Attention Future Greyhounds!

  • See the future in action: Explore classrooms, labs, and studios where Greyhounds can learn, create, and lead every day.
  • Inspire your student: Help them imagine all that awaits -- innovative programs and experiences that make CHS extraordinary.
  • Don't wait for freshman orientation: Start building excitement now for the incredible opportunities ahead!