Chester Park Intermediate

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

Congratulations De'Rico Watson!

Tomorrow-The Fall Into Fitness Challenge calendar. Reminder! All 5th grade students to start your challenge on Oct. 1st!
PE Student of the Month-I will email this to you tonight.

Wednesday- Wellness post Please tag #MUSCboeingcenter
I will email you a Wellness Wednesday post each week to promote the COLT Wellness.

PE Student of the Month will be announced during the AM announcements.

If you purchased school pictures, they will be sent home with your child this week! If you did not pre-order pictures, please see the attached flyer for instructions on viewing proofs and ordering online. These must be ordered online. Please do not send money to school with your child to purchase these.

When asked for your students' id number, please use the 5-digit number that is printed on their bookbag tags!

Feel free to reach out to us if you have further questions!

COLT's SIC and PTO Meeting will be Thursday, September 25th, at 3:15 on the COLT side of the library. Please come out and support our school!

Good Afternoon Parents/Guardians

I would like to bring attention to our district's dress code. Our dress code is built on the philosophy that a safe and respectful school environment is a more effective learning environment. Our goal is to ensure all students can focus on their education without unnecessary distractions or disruptions.

Our policy is designed to be fair, simple, and supportive of all our students. We believe a thoughtful dress code is about fostering community pride and preparing students for future professional expectations, not about policing student choices.

Please take a moment to review the attached dress code policy, which can also be found in the Student Handbook located on our district website at: chester.k12.sc.us.



Tamikya Staley, M.A., LPC

School Counselor

Tuesday, September 16th, is an early release day for students. COLT will start dismissal at 11:45. Again, tomorrow, September 16th, is an early release day with dismissal at 11:45.

Attendance Spirit Week
September 15th - 19th

Inviting all Grandparents to join us for breakfast on Monday morning, September 8th. Breakfast will be served from 7:15 am to 8 am. Please bring exact change.

Fall pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 11th

Congratulations to all the winners! A BIG shout out to our Cyclone football players for assisting with our car riders this morning & to Chicken Coop for being our Student of the Month for all 3 elementary schools!

*The boy, Santiago Palomares Galindo winner of the "I'm A Champion" athletic pass was not here at the time of the drawing.

COLT Families are invited to join us on Tuesday, September 2nd for Movie Night in the Multi-Purpose Room. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy popcorn and a movie.

We will be having our monthly SIC/PTO Meeting at 5:30, electing new officers, before starting the movie at 6 p.m.