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News from the Front Office
News from the Front Office
Warrior Families,
Warrior Families,
November has been a month strongly focused on service at CMCSI! We held our annual canned food drive and honored our Veterans and First Responders at Patriotic Day.
November has been a month strongly focused on service at CMCSI! We held our annual canned food drive and honored our Veterans and First Responders at Patriotic Day.
This time of year is busy for everyone so be sure you are receiving our CMCSI Remind Messages with important dates and information and also checking your child's Monday folder each week. Sign up for CMCSI Remind messages here or text @hc-cmcsi to: 81010
This time of year is busy for everyone so be sure you are receiving our CMCSI Remind Messages with important dates and information and also checking your child's Monday folder each week. Sign up for CMCSI Remind messages here or text @hc-cmcsi to: 81010
We are looking forward to our holiday lunches next week and our homeroom holiday parties the following week! Additional information regarding both holiday lunches and class parties can be found below and specific details about class parties will come from your child's teacher.
We are looking forward to our holiday lunches next week and our homeroom holiday parties the following week! Additional information regarding both holiday lunches and class parties can be found below and specific details about class parties will come from your child's teacher.
We have two weeks until Winter Break, so students and teachers are working hard to wrap up a terrific first semester as well as have a little fun. As always, we appreciate your continued support for our staff and school. We're so blessed to be a part of this amazing CMCSI family!
We have two weeks until Winter Break, so students and teachers are working hard to wrap up a terrific first semester as well as have a little fun. As always, we appreciate your continued support for our staff and school. We're so blessed to be a part of this amazing CMCSI family!
We hope you have a wonderful December and holiday season. Feel free to contact us if you ever need anything.
We hope you have a wonderful December and holiday season. Feel free to contact us if you ever need anything.
~ Dr. Betsy Ainsworth, Principal & Mrs. Dana Walker, Assistant Principal
~ Dr. Betsy Ainsworth, Principal & Mrs. Dana Walker, Assistant Principal
December 4th-Christmas on Green Street- CMCSI Chorus Performance at 5:15 pm
December 7th-9th- Holiday Lunches
December 13th- Chorus Concert at 6:00 pm in the Gym
December 17th- January 3rd Winter Break
January 4th-Students Return
January 6th-Report Cards go home
January 16th-Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday-No School
January 26th-CMCSI Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A in Braselton
Holiday Lunches are next week!
Holiday Lunches are next week!
CMCSI will be hosting Holiday Lunches for our Warrior families on December 7th (Kindergarten & 5th grade ), December 8th (2nd grade & 4th grade), and December 9th (1st grade & 3rd grade). Please see our Holiday Lunch Schedule with your child's lunch time.
Each student can host a maximum of 2 visitors to eat with them for their Holiday Lunch (due to limited seating). Lunch is $4.00 per visitor. Cash only and exact change is appreciated. Visitors will pay upon arrival (please do not send money in advance).
All visitors must bring state-issued I.D. and sign in at the office to eat lunch at CMCSI, so please arrive a few minutes early to check-in and purchase your lunch ticket(s). Siblings from other grade levels cannot eat together for Holiday Lunches, due to limited seating. Parents will join their students in the hallway on the way to the cafeteria. We will not have other lunch visitors for students on December 7-9, unless it is your child's assigned Holiday Lunch day.
Please help our cafeteria plan by making reservations for our Holiday Lunch here. Please do a separate form for each child. We can't wait to see our Warrior families for this special time at Chestnut Mountain!
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers Needed!
PTO is in need of Volunteers for our CMCSI holiday lunches on December 7th, 8th, and 9th Please check out the sign up here and consider helping for one or more of the shifts. If you can't work an entire shift, that's okay! Many parents will already be there eating with your child(ren) so consider helping before/after your child's lunch. Any and all help is appreciated!
Be sure you have completed the Volunteer Requirements here. Contact cmcsipto@gmail.com with questions!
A Parent's Guide to Raising Digital Natives
A Parent's Guide to Raising Digital Natives
Stay up-to-date on keeping your child safe while using technology... Pioneer RESA's 6th annual parent cyber safety event, "A Parent's Guide to Raising Digital Natives" will broadcast on Dec. 6, 8:00 PM.
This Facebook Live event will cover the LATEST and most trending topics relevant to teens and children, such as Digital Citizenship, Gaming, Social Media, Phone Management, and Privacy. There will be LIVE app demos and reviews, as well as helpful advice for parents. Viewers are not required to have Facebook accounts to view.
English speaking viewers will watch at: https://www.facebook.com/pioneerresatech
Spanish speaking viewers will watch at: https://www.facebook.com/pioneerresatechspanish
Learning over Winter Break
Learning over Winter Break
Winter Break is a wonderful time to relax and rejuvenate for our families and students, but it is also an opportunity to offer our Warriors authentic, at-home learning experiences. Here are some ideas to help your child keep up their literacy and math skills over Winter Break:
Winter Break is a wonderful time to relax and rejuvenate for our families and students, but it is also an opportunity to offer our Warriors authentic, at-home learning experiences. Here are some ideas to help your child keep up their literacy and math skills over Winter Break:
Read for pleasure. Whether your child is in the mood for The Night Before Christmas or The Polar Express, winter break provides the perfect opportunity to stash schoolbooks and read for fun.
Cook up an easy lesson. Invite your child into the kitchen to help you whip up a special dish — from Christmas cookies to fruitcakes. All of those half-tablespoon and quarter-cup measurements are great practice with fractions.
Write thank-you notes. Penning notes of appreciation to gift-givers teaches gratitude and helps polish writing and spelling skills.
Make the most of car rides. Turn the drive to or from a holiday get-together into an opportunity to practice letters and numbers. You can look for license plates from different states, try to find the alphabet on the license plates, or count the number of red (or white or green) cars you see.
Maintain reasonable bedtimes. With no school to get up for in the morning, it can be tempting to let kids become night owls. A few days before school starts up again, ease back into the regular bedtime schedule so your child can start the year bright-eyed.
Ask for grocery list assistance. Have your child help choose what to buy, decide how much you need, check your supplies to see what you've already got, write or draw pictures on the list, and sort coupons.
Let kids help with online shopping. Need a last-minute gift for Grandma or Uncle Joe? Log onto your favorite shopping sites and let your child help you select presents. This helps children work on their computer and research skills.
Have a family game night. Chances are many of your family's favorite board and card games reinforce skills such as counting, reading, and drawing. Gather the group to play games you usually don't have time for on school nights.
Source: Scholastic Parents- © 2021 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Book Character Ornaments
Book Character Ornaments
Warriors can create a Book Character ornament for the Learning Commons, and they will receive a FREE Christmas book from Mrs. Thomas. Just have your child make an ornament based on a Book Character, and take it to the Learning Commons tree. Don't miss out on this holiday fun that supports literacy with our students!
Class Holiday Parties
Class Holiday Parties
Our class parties will be held December 12th, 13th, and 15th. See below for your child's party date and time. More information regarding class parties will come from your child's teacher. As always, visitors must bring state-issued I.D. and sign-in at the front office.
December 12th
8:30-First Grade
10:30-Third Grade
December 13th
8:30-Kindergarten
10:30-Fourth Grade
December 15th
8:30-Second Grade
10:30-Fifth Grade
Yearbooks on Sale!
Yearbooks on Sale!
Yearbook Sales are happening NOW. We only get a few copies to sell at the end of the year, so GUARANTEE your child's copy by ordering in advance. If you're interested in purchasing a CMCSI yearbook for your child, please follow the steps below.
1. Go to www.balfour.com
2. Select Shop My School, type Chestnut Mountain in the search bar and click on Chestnut Mountain Elementary School.
3. Select Yearbooks Products & Ads*.
4. Follow the prompts to purchase your Yearbook and accessories. If you are ordering yearbooks for more than one student, please complete a separate order for each student. This will help avoid confusion on Yearbook Distribution Day.
5. Be sure to save a copy of your online order so you can provide proof of purchase.
January 31st is the LAST day to pre-order and GUARANTEE your child gets a yearbook this year!
CMCSI Lunch Visitor Reservations
CMCSI Lunch Visitor Reservations
Lunch Visitor Sign-Ups are available here.
Each student may have a visit for lunch 1 time per quarter to allow ALL students and parents this opportunity.
Please review the lunch visitor guidelines and available reservation time slots here to sign up for a reservation that occurs during your child's grade level (Mark "Quantity: 1 for 1 reservation not number of visitors). Exact lunch times for each homeroom class may be viewed here. Contact CMCSI@hallco.org with questions.
Please view the Lunch Visitor Reservation information in Spanish linked here if needed.
Parents, when coming to have lunch with your child, please be sure and have exact change if purchasing a lunch for yourself. Adult lunches are $4 (cash or check only). The cafeteria cannot charge a student account, accept credit/debit cards or give change for large bills. We appreciate your help with this!
Bus Tracking My Stop App
Bus Tracking My Stop App
Need to check arrival time for your child's bus?
Need to check arrival time for your child's bus?
Wondering if your child's bus will arrive on time?
Wondering if your child's bus will arrive on time?
Versatrans My Stop™ is a mobile app that provides access to bus information, while providing parents valuable information about their child’s bus route and approximate time of arrival at their stop. Parents can download this app thru the App store to an IOS device, or to Android devices from Google Play. Information available here in English or Spanish.
Versatrans My Stop™ is a mobile app that provides access to bus information, while providing parents valuable information about their child’s bus route and approximate time of arrival at their stop. Parents can download this app thru the App store to an IOS device, or to Android devices from Google Play. Information available here in English or Spanish.
News from the Clinic
News from the Clinic
Staying Healthy Mentally and Physically this winter:
Studies show students who are healthy perform better in the classroom and cope better socially and emotionally. Over the Holidays encourage your child to eat a balanced diet, get plenty of sleep, stay active and drink lots of water! Here are some tips from the CDC.gov on how you as a parent can help your child stay socially and emotionally healthy this school year.
Healthy students are better learners.
Make communication with school a two-way street. Read school newsletters and attend parent-teacher-student conferences to learn what is going on at school. Communicate regularly through emails, phone calls, or meetings to discuss your child’s grades, behavior, and accomplishments.
Implement simple SEL strategies at home such as:
Take time to talk to your child, be an active listener, and acknowledge their feelings to model empathy.
Focus on your child’s strengths before talking about things they can do to improve their confidence.
Children learn what they see. Model positive coping skills to identify and manage stressful situations. For example, going for a walk or practicing deep breathing exercises can help.
For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/healthyschools.
Cafeteria Information
Cafeteria Information
Click here for this month's breakfast and lunch menus.
Do you need to make a payment or add funds to your child's food account? If so, scan the QR code to the right.
Meal prices for children and adults can be found below.
Hall County Schools Safety Tip Line
Hall County Schools Safety Tip Line
SUBMIT A SAFETY TIP
SUBMIT A SAFETY TIP
To send an anonymous tip of a text or photo please send text to 678-865-6282.
To send an anonymous tip of a text or photo please send text to 678-865-6282.
To submit an anonymous tip over a phone line call 770-503-3232, or call your school principal.
To submit an anonymous tip over a phone line call 770-503-3232, or call your school principal.
For immediate threats please call 911 or complete the form below.
For immediate threats please call 911 or complete the form below.
Save the Date for CMCSI Events!
Save the Date for CMCSI Events!
Here are some school events we have planned for this year. We look forward to having you attend these special events.
Here are some school events we have planned for this year. We look forward to having you attend these special events.
Holiday Lunches- December 7th (Kindergarten & 5th grade ), December 8th (2nd grade & 4th grade), and December 9th (1st grade & 3rd grade)
4th & 5th Grade Student Showcase- February 16th
2nd & 3rd Grade Student Showcase- March 2nd
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Student Showcase- March 30th
Mother/Son Night of Fun-March 17th
Daddy/Daughter Date Night-April 28th
Volunteer Information
Volunteer Information
Please review and complete the steps to volunteer at CMCSI in the CMCSI Volunteer Guidelines 2022-23.
Volunteers must have a pre-arranged appointment with teachers or staff to assist at CMCSI. Please sign-up to volunteer for school-wide events with PTO here.
Please email richard.bass@hallco.org with questions about volunteering! We appreciate our volunteers at CMCSI!
Get CONNECTED @ CMCSI
Get CONNECTED @ CMCSI
Be sure to get up-to-date information & texts by signing up for Remind. Sign up here:
https://www.remind.com/join/hc-cmcsi
or text @hc-cmcsi to: 81010
See pictures, videos & learning in our classrooms during the year...
Follow us on Twitter @CMCSIWarriors
Ways to Support CMCSI!
Ways to Support CMCSI!
Shopping at Amazon
Shopping at Amazon
You can help CMCSI by doing the shopping you normally do! You just have to remember to SMILE. Start shopping at smile.amazon.com using the link below and Amazon will contribute 0.5% of every purchase you make toward your charity, our CMCSI PTO. The first time you visit, you'll have to pick your charity by searching for Chestnut Mountain Elementary. This is the same Amazon you normally shop, but adding SMILE will give them the OK to donate part of your purchase.
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/43-2072565
Only shop Amazon from your smartphone? You can SMILE in your Amazon App, too. Here's how to set up Amazon Smile on the Amazon App. It's a one and done thing; set it one time and every purchase going forward will contribute to CMCSI!
Spirit Nights
Spirit Nights
CMCSI Spirit Nights take place each month! If your family visits the restaurant or drive-thru on our CMCSI Spirit Night, a portion of the sales will be donated to the school! Be sure to tell the restaurant you are there for CMCSI Spirit Night (for CMCSI to get credit!).
Our next Spirit Night is at Chick-Fil-A in Braselton on January 26th from 4-8PM.
Kroger Plus Card Community Rewards
Kroger Plus Card Community Rewards
Be sure to link your Kroger Plus Card to CMCSI here. Cards must be relinked EVERY YEAR. CMCSI earns when you shop at Kroger!
Publix Partners
Publix Partners
Sign up for Publix Partners here. This enrollment is required EVERY YEAR. Enter your phone number at check-out & we earn money!
Thanks to our Partners in Education!
Thanks to our Partners in Education!
We appreciate your support of CMCSI!
We appreciate your support of CMCSI!
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