Cardinal Weekly News - 9/22/23
Operating Referendum Information

 Questions about our Operating Referendum? Please search 'Referendum' on the Carmel Clay Schools website to learn more.


Fiesta de la Familia - Sept. 24th

 Join The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis for Fiesta de la Familia on September 24 as we honor children and celebrate Latin American cultures. Dance along to Marimba folklore music, be serenaded by an authentic mariachi band, create folk art, and hear story time with a Latina author. Free advance tickets required.

Tickets for Fiesta de la Familia


CCS Join Our Team for Substitute Teachers

Carmel Clay Schools is hiring substitute teachers! 

For more information, please contact Kelli Hackett or visit the CCS website.

CCS Website - Now Hiring Substitute Teachers


News from Ms. Cross

Bullying Presentations will take place September 25th - 29th in combined classrooms by grade level.

The resources below are recommended for your review. Please contact Ms. Cross with any questions.

Discussing Sensitive Topics

Digital Safety


Picture Retake Day on Wed., Oct. 18

Picture Retake Day will be on Wednesday, October 18th. More details to come! 


Robotics Club

 While we enjoyed the success of the CWE Robotics team last year, we will not be offering a Robotics Club for the 2023-2024 school year, due to the lack of a teacher sponsor.

Please remember that all our College Wood students have the opportunity to explore robotics concepts and grow their STEM skills during our weekly STEM specials classes. Students in grades 3-5 also utilize VEX robotics kits throughout the year. 


Fun Run Bubble Party

We are so close to reaching our goal of $40,000. Please share your donation page with friends and family. Next Thursday (9/28) is our Fall Fun Run! We need your help to make this a success. Sign up to volunteer on Membership Toolkit.

Fun Run Volunteers


Fall Family Fun Night - Sept. 29

Fall Fun Night is next Friday (9/29) from 5:30-7:30! This is a family friendly outdoor event. Food trucks will be on-site to purchase from. A live DJ will be playing music, and there will be games and activities for families to enjoy! Please bring chairs and blankets for seating. 


Volunteer Interest Form on Membership Toolkit

 Get Involved with the PTO! Let us know what events or committees you are interested in by filling out our Volunteer Interest Form. This does NOT commit you to participate, but allows committee chairs to reach out to you when the time arrives to start planning.

*If you filled this out last spring, no need to do it again unless things have changed for you.*


30 Minute Hit

30 Minute Hit: Ready to punch, kick, sweat & smile your way to amazing results?! Please join us for an awesome CWE giveback event!  $159 Punch Card for CWE parents (limited to women), 12 visits (after the Free Trial), Gloves & wraps included (yours to keep!). Additionally, 30 Minute Hit will offer a 10% discount off all membership levels for CWE parents all year long.

Get started today!


Bin Scrub Give Back

CWE PTO is teaming up with Bin Scrub to steam clean, sanitize, and make your garbage bins smell great, all while raising much needed funds for the school. Bin Scrub will be contributing 10% back to CWE for each household that signs up for garbage bin cleaning service. WIN/WIN!

BinScrub Sign Up (Enter the give back code: COLLEGEWOOD)


Ghosts & Goblins Run/Walk

This fun family event takes place Saturday, Oct. 21st 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 & Goblins Run/Walk