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Cardinal Monthly News - September 2025

SCHOOL DISMISSAL MANAGER:

Need to report an absence or tardy? Heading to an appointment? Picking up your child early? Making a dismissal change? Please utilize School Dismissal Manager for all of these. 

ATTENDANCE: Absences or late arrivals may be reported any time of day prior to 8:00 am on the affected day (9:00 am on late start days). For pre-arranged absences of 2 days or more, please also complete this absence form. 

LEAVING EARLY: Add an exception in School Dismissal Manager and select, "Leaving Early." You will be given the option to indicate if your child will be returning to school or leaving for the day. When you arrive at school, 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 PRESENTATIONS FROM MS. CROSS

Greetings CWE Families! 

I wanted to inform you all about the upcoming Bullying and Body Safety Presentations that will take place this month. Body Safety will take place September 8th-September 12th for grades 3-5 and September 15th- September 19th for grades K-2. 

Bullying presentations will take place September 29th-October 3rd. Bullying presentations will take place in our Large Group Instruction (LGI) room. 

For the Body Safety Presentations, I will present to one class at a time due to the nature of the content. Body Safety presentations will take place in each classroom. 

Resources for your review: 

Instructions for opt-outs were sent via email by the district, but if the email was somehow overlooked, please contact Jia Cross via email at jcross@ccs.k12.in.us. If families opted-out, their child will be provided with alternative activities while the presentations are happening.

For any questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you!

Best,
Jia Cross, LSW
 

SPELL BOWL TRYOUTS

Tryouts for the College Wood Spell Bowl team will take place with Mrs. Rohrer in the LGI after school on Thursday, September 11, from 2:35-3:30 p.m. Students must have a dismissal change entered in school dismissal manager ("Spell Bowl Tryout") to stay after school for tryouts, AND parents should complete the tryout intention form HERE. 

Interested 4th and 5th grade students should study the Spell Bowl Word List HERE to prepare for the tryout. You may also utilize the study materials HERE for pronunciations, definitions, and sample sentences.

Please email Mrs. Rohrer krohrer@ccs.k12.in.us with any questions. Let the spelling commence!
 

STUDENT COUNCIL

We’re excited to announce that the Student Council is returning for the 2025–2026 school year—exclusively for 4th and 5th grade students! This year’s teacher representatives are Miss Breland and Mrs. Gonzalez. Ask your student for the detailed flyer on how students can run for Student Council. Please note that only two students per class will be elected to serve.

 

2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Looking for printable district, CWE school or PTO calendars? Use these links:
 

PTO NEWS:

 

Chipotle Dine to Donate Night:

  • Dine to Donate at Chipotle on Michigan Road (10575 N. Michigan Road)
  • Tuesday, September 9 from 4-8pm
  • In order for CWE to get credit you must show the flyer below in person or order online and use the code  ZXYBQEM   
  • 25% of sales goes right back to CWE
  • Thank you for your support!

Chipotle Dine to Donate Flyer

 

Fun Run:

  • Save the Dates:
    • September 8th: Registration officially opens 
    • September 26th: Fun Run Day
  • Volunteer sign-ups will open on September 8th on Membership Toolkit
 

CHS PLANETARIUM SHOW

September 13th at 5:00 pm

Come watch "Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries" which explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. The show gives examples of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. This show is also a celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and highlights contributions of Chilean Astronomers to the science of Astronomy.

Planetarium Tickets

 

GHOSTS & GOBLINS 1M/5K RUN/WALK

Get ready for a spooktacular morning of fun at the Carmel Education Foundation Ghosts & Goblins 1M/5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 25th at Carmel High School.

Choose the 1-mile or 5K course—both are timed—and the 5K offers prizes for top finishers in every age category. Festivities begin at 8:00 a.m., with the 1-mile race kicking off at 9:00 a.m. and the 5K at 9:10 a.m. Costumes are optional but highly encouraged for extra festive flair! This family-friendly fundraiser benefits Carmel Clay Schools students and teachers through Carmel Education Foundation’s classroom grants, scholarships, and district-wide programs.

Sign up at GhostsandGoblinsRun.com, order your commemorative race shirt when you register, and score a discount when you get friends and family to join you—now that’s a treat!

 Register for Ghosts & Goblins

 

CARMEL POLICE DEPARTMENT CONTEST

The Carmel Police Department is redesigning the Carmel Police Patch and our city wants our kid’s input! One finalist from each school will be chosen.

Click below for more details or use these links for the contest entry form or to view the current Carmel Police Patch.

Patch Matchover Contest

 

FALL GUARD CLINICS

Open to all students grades 3rd-8th. Whether you're brand new or a returning member, join us to build skills, confidence and have fun with Carmel's amazing instructors!

Mondays, 6:00-7:30 pm in the Carmel High School Band Room (P140)

Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 13 & Oct. 27

$15 per night

Fall Guard Clinics Info