Chester Park COLT

Reminder: Veteran's Day Program will be tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. We invite all parents, guardians, and veterans to attend. The bookfair will be open following the program.

Social Emotional Wellness: Friendship Spending time with friends can improve mood, boost self-esteem, and help kids build teamwork skills. Identify another family with kids similar in age to yours and make playdates a priority. Having a network of close friends can benefit both you and your child’s social and emotional wellness. Learn about ways you can support friendships in every stage of your child’s development. #MUSCboeingcenter https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/power-of-play/Pages/what-parents-can-do-to-support-friendships.aspx

Congratulations to our receptionist Mrs. Morgan for being selected as the CCSD Support Staff of the Month! We are so happy to have Mrs. Morgan as part of the COLT family and appreciate her every day.

Chester Park Complex is so excited to host a Scholastic Book Fair November 10-19. Unfortunately, we know not every child at our school has the means to purchase a book from the book fair. That's where Share the Fair comes in! Please consider visiting the link below and contributing so every child may have the opportunity to take home a book. **Although the site says School of Inquiry, these funds will be used to help students in all 3 schools at Chester Park**
https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=610482441

Friday, November 7th, at 9:00 a.m. COLT will be having the Veteran's Day Program. All parents, guardians, and veterans are invited to join us.

It's almost time for the Scholastic Book Fair. Don't want your student carrying a lot of cash to school? Set up an eWallet instead. This is an easy, convenient, cashless option for students to shop. Visit our school's book fair website, scroll down to the eWallet option and set up. **Although the website says School of Inquiry, you can still register for an eWallet for your student. All you need to know is their homeroom teacher. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/chesterparkschoolofinquiry

Congratulations to Second Grader Malou Woods for being selected as COLT's P.E. Student of the Month.

COLT 4th and 5th Grade's Award Ceremony for 1st Nine Weeks https://youtu.be/2HqIdhyd7I8?feature=shared

Students of 4th grade were exposed to a culture exchange Pen Pal via Zoom. Students in the US got a chance to speak with a standard 2 class from Wesley Lower School in Belize. These students had the same ages of the students in 4th grade. Students got to see the difference between the Education System in the US vs the one in Belize.

Students from Belize learned that education in the US is free, breakfast/lunch is free, textbooks are free and there is also free access to technology.

Students in the US learned that elementary education is not free. At this school, the cost is $75 (U.S. currency) for the year. They also learned only a few textbooks are provided, only breakfast is free, lunch cost $2 and there is no access to technology by the student.

In life it is always important to appreciate even the small things we get to enjoy!

COLT 2nd and 3rd Grade 1st Nine Weeks Award Ceremony https://youtu.be/mseKVbWu1zc?feature=shared

Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade's Award Ceremony for 1st Nine Weeks https://youtu.be/59645uH87XQ?feature=shared

Nutrition: Smart Snacking Snacking can be part of a healthy diet. Focus on balanced snacks that include a source of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fat to promote satisfying hunger and reinforce positive eating habits. Unsure where to start? Review Healthy Snacking with MyPlate to guide your family’s snacking adventures. https://www.myplate.gov/tip-sheet/healthy-snacking-myplate #MUSCboeingcenter

Math Trunk or Treat is still on for tomorrow! Instead of trunks, we are moving to classrooms. All activities will be moved to the blue hallway so that students and parents are comfortable to enjoy the festivities.

We look forward to seeing you at 5 p.m. Enter through the front door of the building.

Calling all parents, teachers, and community members to join us for our monthly School Improvement Meeting and Parent Teacher Organization. Elections will be taking place to elect officers for the school year. We hope to see you there.

Physical Activity: Stretching Stretching improves blood flow in the body, enhances flexibility, and can reduce the risk of injuries. Stretching is especially important in the mornings and before and after physical activity. Check out these 7 Simple Stretches for Families. https://newhorizonacademy.net/7-simple-stretches-for-families/ #MUSCboeingcenter

Next week we will be the national celebration of Red Ribbon Week, encouraging students to say No to Drugs.
Each day will be a different theme day., with the kick-off being Red Day on Monday, October 27th.
We hope all students and staff participate in this stand against drugs.

Don't forget to mark your calendars!
The Annual Math Trunk or Treat will be next week, on Tuesday.
Come in school appropriate costume on October 28th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Congratulations to Lily and Braulio for receiving the "I'm A Champion" pass from 2 Senior Cyclone Football players, Mr. Radford and Mr. Holly!
This pass allows these students one free admission to any 2025-26 Chester Cyclone sporting event, except for the SCHSL playoffs.
Thank to Chester Athletics for sponsoring these passes!

Social Emotional Wellness: Sunlight Spending time outside in the sunshine can boost mood, increase productivity and creativity, and help establish a healthy sleep and wake cycle. Check out these ideas for getting kids interested in playing outside. https://childmind.org/article/ideas-for-getting-your-kids-into-nature/ #MUSCboeingcenter

Congratulations to Mrs. Baird's 4th grade class for earning the 1st Quarter PE Class Award! Mrs. Baird's class will receive a day of kickball and volleyball as well as other goodies during PE class. *Not in picture: G. Millsaps, K. Robinson, J. Alexander, & K. Moreno Barahona