Cardinal Monthly News - October 2024
October: Please save these upcoming dates
  • 9/30 - 10/4: Custodian & Maintenance Staff Recognition Week
  • 10/2: Late Start & CWE Spirit Wear Day
  • 10/4: Last Day to Claim Lost & Found Items
  • 10/7-11: No School: Fall Break
  • 10/15: Picture Retake/Makeup Day
  • 10/16: Late Start
  • 10/18: PTO International Night & Book Fair Kick-off
  • 10/21-25: PTO Book Fair
  • 10/21-25: National School Bus Safety Week & Driver Appreciation
  • 10/22: Vision Screenings for Grade 1
  • 10/23: PTO Dine-to-Donate Night at Chipotle
  • 10/25: Fall Parties (students & volunteers only)
  • 10/26: Carmel Education Foundation Ghosts & Goblins 5K/2K Run/Walk
  • 10/30: Late Start

Thank you, College Wood!

MANY, MANY THANKS to our students, parents, families and friends for donating to the success of the PTO FUN RUN!

A special thanks as well to our Fun Run Committee for the "Going for Gold" t-shirts and a fabulous series of events!


Save the Date for our Music Performances

2024-2025 Music Performances: 

**All programs begin at 9:00 am**

  • Nov. 6 - 3rd Grade Veterans Day program                (PLEASE note corrected date)
  • Nov. 26 - 1st Grade Thanksgiving program
  • Feb. 21 - Kindergarten “3 Piggy Opera"
  • March 20 - 2nd grade Folk Dancing & Singing

 


School Pictures on Aug. 24 for Grades 1-5

CWE picture retake day is Tuesday, October 15th. Students who missed the original picture day in August will also have their pictures taken.

RETAKE PICTURES:

  • Your child MUST turn in the proof packet with all contents.
  • If a packet is not turned in, we will NOT be able to do a retake.
  • No longer have your packet? Please email Cripe Photography using the Customer Service Contact Form below.

PICTURE ORDERS: 

  • Pre-ordering for College Wood makeup/retake day is now open!
  • Make sure you are ordering under the RETAKE button. 

Cripe Retake/Makeup Picture Order Form

If you have any questions or concerns please utilize Cripe's

Customer Service Contact Form


Lost & Found
  • Claim your items by Friday, October 4th.
  • Unclaimed items will be donated to charity.
  • Remember: We return all labeled items!  

Ghosts & Goblins Run/Walk 2024

Carmel Education Foundation (CEF) Ghosts and Goblins 5K/2K

Register now for the annual Ghosts and Goblins 5K/2K. All registration will close at 8:30am the morning of the race. This fun family event takes place Saturday, October 26th at 9:00AM at Carmel High School. Participants can dress in costume (optional) and walk or run together to show school spirit. This event is presented by the Carmel Education Foundation, which provides scholarships and education grants to students and teachers throughout our district.

Register for Ghosts and Goblins Run

On Friday, October 25th you can pick up your BIB from 11am - 7pm at the Carmel Life & Learning Center (CLLC) (directly across from CHS - enter Door #1) - 515 East Main Street, Carmel IN 46032

Carmel Education Foundation


Book Fair Week: October 21-25

Book Fair 

  • Kick-off on Friday, October 18th: 6:30-8:00pm
  • 10/21-10/25: Students will visit with their class
  • Wishlists will be sent home with students prior  
  • Purchases are optional
  • Watch for a flyer coming home with payment options

Interested in helping at the Book Fair?

Many volunteers are needed. (You must have a valid background check on file.)

  • Set up (Oct. 17) 
  • Book Fair Kick off / International Night (Oct. 18)
  • During class shopping days (Oct. 21-25)
  • Clean up (Oct. 25)

 Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up


International Night - Friday, October 18

International Night

  • Friday, October 18th: 6:30-8:00pm
  • Celebrate unique countries, culture and diversity in our school!
  • Booths have performances, music, cuisine, crafts & more
  • Free family event
  • 2nd Annual - put on by CWE families 

 

 


Bakers Club

  • National Desserts Day: Friday, October 18th
  • Homemade or store bought
  • Drop off the morning of between 7:15-8:15 am
  • Disposable containers are preferred
  • Your help & thoughtfulness is appreciated! 

Pacers x CWE Family = Fun Night!

(Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat)

  • Friday, November 15th, tip-off @ 7pm, doors open @ 6pm
  • $34 Lower Balcony, $19 Upper Balcony 
  • Free Pacers hat
  • Food voucher for hot dog, chips + Pepsi product
  • See ''College Wood Elementary'' on LED ribbon at halftime 
  • Chance to shoot a free throw on the court after the game

Purchase Tickets


Chipotle Dine to Donate Night

  • Wednesday, October 23, 4-8pm
  • Michigan Road Location

EVEREVE x CWE Donate Event

  • Sunday, November 24th
  • Additional details soon, stay tuned

**SPECIAL MONEY SAVING OPPORTUNITY**

NEW BJ's Wholesale Club near Clay Terrace

Opening 10/18/2024

  • Purchase a new BJ’s membership at discount pre-opening prices and BJ’s will give $10 to CWE! 
  • Sign Up or Renew: Call #: 800-313-8887 And reference the promo code 809093  
  • NEW MEMBER Offer: Only $20 for 12 months for the Club Card. (Regularly $55.)
  • Renewals: $50 for The Club Card and $100 for the Club Plus Card (Reg $55 and $110) 

Run, Walk, Roll

Joseph Maley Foundation 'Walk Run Roll' 5K

  • Sunday, October 6th 
  • 8:30 am @ Carroll Stadium, IU Indianapolis 
  • Family-friendly for ALL abilities 

Run, Walk, & Roll Details & Registration

JMF Mission: to celebrate differences and cultivate an inclusive community through education and service of youth in Greater Indianapolis.

  • JMF will provide Disability Awareness programming at College Wood in February

Joseph Maley Foundation