Hello Chimney Lakes Families & Care Givers:
Can you believe that September is almost over? I don't know about you, but fall is one of my favorite times of the year. We have a lot of activities planned and hope you'll take part!
*Kindness Kar-Nival is coming back to CLE on Thursday, October 30th! Check out the flyer if you can volunteer, know of a vendor that might be interested or just to save the date. If you QR code survey doesn't work, feel free to contact Mrs. Darr for more information at smithh2@duvalschools.org.
*Homework: Please make sure you are monitoring your student's practice of homework. Homework is a practice. Like anything worthwhile, you have to practice for it to become permanent. Just like with an athletic sport, cheerleading or performance, you have to practice. Homework is a part of your child's grade, which minimal, homework counts! Check your child's daily folder/agenda planner for homework. If you have questions, please contact your child's teacher through Rooms on the DCPS app.
*Car Line: Please make sure that your child is ready to go when the car stops. Unfortunately, we cannot allow for students to only be let out at the first stop. With the volume of cars that come through in the morning, we would be out there for hours, if we did. In the afternoon, please make sure if you want to buckle your student, please pull to the gate side of the road We are limited to the time frames we can be out in the car line due to teacher contract time and teaching schedules. If you come through the gate after 8:25 am, you are subject to possibly having to go around to the office. Patrols go into the building at 8:25 am and all adults must be in by 8:31 am. Come early and we will be glad to assist.
Finally, mark the calendar for October 16th for Family tech Night. This is to help with all things technology. From Blended Learning requirements, FOCUS sign ups and learning what's in there, PikMyKid and the Duval App.
Look for our October newsletter and calendar coming this week too!
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
Can you believe that September is almost over? I don't know about you, but fall is one of my favorite times of the year. We have a lot of activities planned and hope you'll take part!
*Kindness Kar-Nival is coming back to CLE on Thursday, October 30th! Check out the flyer if you can volunteer, know of a vendor that might be interested or just to save the date. If you QR code survey doesn't work, feel free to contact Mrs. Darr for more information at smithh2@duvalschools.org.
*Homework: Please make sure you are monitoring your student's practice of homework. Homework is a practice. Like anything worthwhile, you have to practice for it to become permanent. Just like with an athletic sport, cheerleading or performance, you have to practice. Homework is a part of your child's grade, which minimal, homework counts! Check your child's daily folder/agenda planner for homework. If you have questions, please contact your child's teacher through Rooms on the DCPS app.
*Car Line: Please make sure that your child is ready to go when the car stops. Unfortunately, we cannot allow for students to only be let out at the first stop. With the volume of cars that come through in the morning, we would be out there for hours, if we did. In the afternoon, please make sure if you want to buckle your student, please pull to the gate side of the road We are limited to the time frames we can be out in the car line due to teacher contract time and teaching schedules. If you come through the gate after 8:25 am, you are subject to possibly having to go around to the office. Patrols go into the building at 8:25 am and all adults must be in by 8:31 am. Come early and we will be glad to assist.
Finally, mark the calendar for October 16th for Family tech Night. This is to help with all things technology. From Blended Learning requirements, FOCUS sign ups and learning what's in there, PikMyKid and the Duval App.
Look for our October newsletter and calendar coming this week too!
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
Hello Chimney Lakes Families & Care Givers:
Hope you are having a great week! Here are a few reminders for what's happening at Chimney Lakes this week!
We know that sometimes our DCPS app can be tough to manuever, but please make sure you are checking "ROOMS" accounts for your child at least a few days per week. Teachers post ALL the time and it's information you need to know. Also, make sure you sign their daily folder/agenda each day. As a parent, I always made it a point to check my child's backpack daily. (They don't always tell you when things are in there!)
*Family STEAM Night is THIS Thursday at 6 pm. We will have LOTS of activities for families to rotate through. The first 75 students will receive their own mini STEM kit. In addition, families in grades 3-5 can learn about the upcoming Science Fair! An individual science fair project is required from all 3rd-5th grade students. You will also have the chance to get Cheetah gear from our TOTs! Hope to see you there!
*BIZI Orders are due from students by Tuesday afternoon! Make sure you redeem your BIZI Bucks OR you can save them for bigger prizes. BIZI items will be delivered on Friday!
Don't forget about our CLE Fundraiser going on now for PTA!
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
Hope you are having a great week! Here are a few reminders for what's happening at Chimney Lakes this week!
We know that sometimes our DCPS app can be tough to manuever, but please make sure you are checking "ROOMS" accounts for your child at least a few days per week. Teachers post ALL the time and it's information you need to know. Also, make sure you sign their daily folder/agenda each day. As a parent, I always made it a point to check my child's backpack daily. (They don't always tell you when things are in there!)
*Family STEAM Night is THIS Thursday at 6 pm. We will have LOTS of activities for families to rotate through. The first 75 students will receive their own mini STEM kit. In addition, families in grades 3-5 can learn about the upcoming Science Fair! An individual science fair project is required from all 3rd-5th grade students. You will also have the chance to get Cheetah gear from our TOTs! Hope to see you there!
*BIZI Orders are due from students by Tuesday afternoon! Make sure you redeem your BIZI Bucks OR you can save them for bigger prizes. BIZI items will be delivered on Friday!
Don't forget about our CLE Fundraiser going on now for PTA!
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
Hello CLE Families & Care Givers!
Just a few reminders for the week ahead.
*Friday, September 19th is our Fall Picture Day! Don't forget to register online at www.leonards.com/order. Remember to use the code C701964 for Chimney Lakes. Attached you will find the schedule for photos.
*Thank you to everyone who supported our Fall Book Fair! We matched what our numbers were last year! We truly appreciate your support of our school.
*Dress Code for Students. Please remember that dress code is very important. While we don't want to pull students from class, when it is a distraction to the student or others, we are required to do so. Please refer to the photo attached. Remember, shorts must be at least the length of the longest fingertip when placed straight down the side. SHOES: NO SLIDES! Anything without a back will require a phone call for replacement or no activity at PE or recess. It is unsafe to have shoes without backs.
*Don't forget our STEAM Night next Thursday, September 25th @ 6 pm! Lots of fun and activities for our school magnet. We hope to see you there!
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
Just a few reminders for the week ahead.
*Friday, September 19th is our Fall Picture Day! Don't forget to register online at www.leonards.com/order. Remember to use the code C701964 for Chimney Lakes. Attached you will find the schedule for photos.
*Thank you to everyone who supported our Fall Book Fair! We matched what our numbers were last year! We truly appreciate your support of our school.
*Dress Code for Students. Please remember that dress code is very important. While we don't want to pull students from class, when it is a distraction to the student or others, we are required to do so. Please refer to the photo attached. Remember, shorts must be at least the length of the longest fingertip when placed straight down the side. SHOES: NO SLIDES! Anything without a back will require a phone call for replacement or no activity at PE or recess. It is unsafe to have shoes without backs.
*Don't forget our STEAM Night next Thursday, September 25th @ 6 pm! Lots of fun and activities for our school magnet. We hope to see you there!
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
Good Day CLE Families & Care Givers:
Hope you are having a great Monday! Here are a few things happening at Chimney Lakes. Don't forget to check out our September Edition of our monthly newsletter by going here.
*Open House This Thursday! K-2 will be at 5:00 pm and 3-5 will be at 6:30 pm. Book Fair will be open during the whole time for parents to visit the book fair with their children. You will also have the chance to support our TOTs (Teachers of Tomorrow) by visiting the Frozen Scoops booth!
*T-Shirt Sale Ends Friday! Please log into www.dcps.schoolcashonline.com to pre-pay for yours today!
*Fall Picture Day is Friday, September 19th! Check out the September newsletter to get details about ordering online.
*School Advisory Council will meet next Tuesday, September 16th @ 4:30 pm. Hope you can join us!
Don't forget! PTA memberships are going on now! Join Today!
We hope to see you all at Open House. Thank you for your support at Chimney Lakes.
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
Chimney Lakes Families & Care Givers:
Good afternoon. I want to bring to your attention a safety and security protocol that is to be implemented immediately.
*All visitors to Chimney Lakes will be required to show ID to enter the school.
*Press the black speaker box. Someone will come on to answer you. You will need to show photo id every time. before entry.
*Front office has been directed that anyone who does not show their photo id will not be allowed into the school .
*You will be required to have a badge if leaving the front office to go into the main body of the school.
*Any time you are in the building, you will be required to wear the sticker so the faculty/staff knows that you have been cleared by the office.
This procedure will be the same at Park and Pick Up. Students will be called once the parent has announced on the PikMyKid app. All changes in dismissal must be through the PikMyKid app.
If you have trouble with the app, we are here to help you resolve those issues. However, not having the app will cause delays in getting your students to you.
Visitors to the building are asked not to keep the door open for others as each individual will need to be checked coming into the office.
Finally, please be kind to the front office workers. They are asked to do a very tough job and carry a huge weight in ensuring only viable individuals coming into our building. If they ask for clarification, they are doing so to be safe.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. You should be receiving another notification from the DCPS regarding this safety procedure as well.
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
Good afternoon. I want to bring to your attention a safety and security protocol that is to be implemented immediately.
*All visitors to Chimney Lakes will be required to show ID to enter the school.
*Press the black speaker box. Someone will come on to answer you. You will need to show photo id every time. before entry.
*Front office has been directed that anyone who does not show their photo id will not be allowed into the school .
*You will be required to have a badge if leaving the front office to go into the main body of the school.
*Any time you are in the building, you will be required to wear the sticker so the faculty/staff knows that you have been cleared by the office.
This procedure will be the same at Park and Pick Up. Students will be called once the parent has announced on the PikMyKid app. All changes in dismissal must be through the PikMyKid app.
If you have trouble with the app, we are here to help you resolve those issues. However, not having the app will cause delays in getting your students to you.
Visitors to the building are asked not to keep the door open for others as each individual will need to be checked coming into the office.
Finally, please be kind to the front office workers. They are asked to do a very tough job and carry a huge weight in ensuring only viable individuals coming into our building. If they ask for clarification, they are doing so to be safe.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. You should be receiving another notification from the DCPS regarding this safety procedure as well.
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
UPDATE REGARDING BOIL WATER ADVISORY
Our toilets are working at Chimney Lakes!! However, we are still under a BOWL WATER ADVISORY. We are still awaiting bottle watered from DCPS to be dropped off. You may still choose to pick up your student with no penalty.
Our toilets are working at Chimney Lakes!! However, we are still under a BOWL WATER ADVISORY. We are still awaiting bottle watered from DCPS to be dropped off. You may still choose to pick up your student with no penalty.
Good morning CLE parents/Guardians,
We are experiencing issues without water pressure this morning. There has been a water main break in the area around the school. We anticipate that JEA will put us on a Boil water advisory. DCPS is sending water bottles and food to assist with the anticipated advisory. However, currently our toilets are not functioning due to low pressure. If you would like to come pick up your student(s) today, there will be no penalty for missing school today. Please contact the front office if you have any questions or concerns.
We are experiencing issues without water pressure this morning. There has been a water main break in the area around the school. We anticipate that JEA will put us on a Boil water advisory. DCPS is sending water bottles and food to assist with the anticipated advisory. However, currently our toilets are not functioning due to low pressure. If you would like to come pick up your student(s) today, there will be no penalty for missing school today. Please contact the front office if you have any questions or concerns.
Hello Chimney Lakes Families & Care Givers:
Our Fall Book Fair is coming up soon! Mark your calendars for September 2nd-11th. In order to allow for parents to preview the texts available for purchase, please click the link below. Once you open the link, you will see the 360 degree image of the bookshelves. On the bookshelves, you will see a little red book icon. This icon will take you to the detailed selection of books on this shelf. You can do so for any of the shelves and tables offered.
We are grateful Scholastic does this for us as families can help you decide what you'd like to purchase. Remember, our Family Night is Thursday, September 11th.
Hello Chimney Lakes Families & Care Givers,
We hope you are off to a great start to the week. Today was the first day that students had to walk themselves into the building and they did a great job. While they may leave you with a bit of a broken heart, the more independence you give them, the more self confident they become.
Each month, I will share with you a newsletter filled with things happening at Chimney Lakes. Please take a few minutes to read through the newsletter. It will make your experience at Chimney Lakes an easier one for all.
Don't forget to send in your PTA dues!
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
We hope you are off to a great start to the week. Today was the first day that students had to walk themselves into the building and they did a great job. While they may leave you with a bit of a broken heart, the more independence you give them, the more self confident they become.
Each month, I will share with you a newsletter filled with things happening at Chimney Lakes. Please take a few minutes to read through the newsletter. It will make your experience at Chimney Lakes an easier one for all.
Don't forget to send in your PTA dues!
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
Hello Chimney Lakes Families & Care Givers:
It's Back to School time! i hope everyone had a smooth transition back to school. I know how much those early mornings can be tough, especially after a summer break. Here are a few reminders for the first week back to school:
*Make sure your child's teacher knows how your student is getting home each day. You can connect with them on Rooms or you can assign it in your child's calendar in PikMyKid. During the first week of school, it seems like everyone wants to be a car rider. Which is fine, just expect to have to wait in line. There are other dismissal options like the school bus, Park and Pick Up, Walkers, Day Care vans and Extended Day. If not, please make sure to follow the map for the car dismissal line. We ask for your patience as the line is long.
*After 2;15 pm, we will not be dismissing students from the front office. Children are checked out early do not get a full day of their education. There are signs posted in the front office for your attention. You will be directed to follow the dismissal procedures.
*If you need to make a change in dismissal, you will need to do so in writing or change it in the PikMyKid option in the parent OneView account.. If you call the school, you will be asked to complete this survey to put it in writing. https://forms.office.com/r/xPVswsk7ug?origin=lprLink
You will find this on our website or you will be able to call to get the survey.
During the first week of school, you will be able to walk your student into the building. Classroom doors will be closed due to teacher planning requirements. We have instructed the students how to sit in the hallway in the mornings. Please allow them to follow this procedure.
We ask for your patience as we dismissed close to 900 students in about a 30 minute (on most days). However, during the first week, it is longer. Everyone here wants your children dismissed quickly and safely Doing your part will go a long way to helping everyone.
If you have any questions, please call the front office at (904) 573-1100.
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
It's Back to School time! i hope everyone had a smooth transition back to school. I know how much those early mornings can be tough, especially after a summer break. Here are a few reminders for the first week back to school:
*Make sure your child's teacher knows how your student is getting home each day. You can connect with them on Rooms or you can assign it in your child's calendar in PikMyKid. During the first week of school, it seems like everyone wants to be a car rider. Which is fine, just expect to have to wait in line. There are other dismissal options like the school bus, Park and Pick Up, Walkers, Day Care vans and Extended Day. If not, please make sure to follow the map for the car dismissal line. We ask for your patience as the line is long.
*After 2;15 pm, we will not be dismissing students from the front office. Children are checked out early do not get a full day of their education. There are signs posted in the front office for your attention. You will be directed to follow the dismissal procedures.
*If you need to make a change in dismissal, you will need to do so in writing or change it in the PikMyKid option in the parent OneView account.. If you call the school, you will be asked to complete this survey to put it in writing. https://forms.office.com/r/xPVswsk7ug?origin=lprLink
You will find this on our website or you will be able to call to get the survey.
During the first week of school, you will be able to walk your student into the building. Classroom doors will be closed due to teacher planning requirements. We have instructed the students how to sit in the hallway in the mornings. Please allow them to follow this procedure.
We ask for your patience as we dismissed close to 900 students in about a 30 minute (on most days). However, during the first week, it is longer. Everyone here wants your children dismissed quickly and safely Doing your part will go a long way to helping everyone.
If you have any questions, please call the front office at (904) 573-1100.
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
Hello Chimney Lakes Families!
We are just days away from Orientation! Postcards for teacher assignments were mailed today. Please look for them in the mail.
Here are some tips for a great start to the new school year!
Extended day registration opened 7/14 @8:00am, families should be notified of their acceptance by 7/31. Register here: https://www.duvalschools.org/.../2025-2026-extended-day.
🚌 You must register your student to ride the bus. Register here now: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/page/bus-registration
🗂️ Register at your school if you have accepted a new school choice seat (per your school choice acceptance letter you need to complete registration at that school by end of day on 8/13/25 or you will be unenrolled).
🚸 Schools are open Monday-Friday! Try not to wait to enroll the first day/first week of school. This includes new enrollments for KDG or even new enrollments to the district as a whole. Enroll now!
👩🏽💻School Supply Lists are posted on our website. You can also go to www.teacherlists.com to get the ones for Chimney Lakes.
Know if you have any questions, our office is open from 8-4 daily. Please get these tasks and get them as soon as possible. It will make a much smoother transition back to daily routine.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on August 8th for Orientation!
We are just days away from Orientation! Postcards for teacher assignments were mailed today. Please look for them in the mail.
Here are some tips for a great start to the new school year!
Extended day registration opened 7/14 @8:00am, families should be notified of their acceptance by 7/31. Register here: https://www.duvalschools.org/.../2025-2026-extended-day.
🚌 You must register your student to ride the bus. Register here now: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/page/bus-registration
🗂️ Register at your school if you have accepted a new school choice seat (per your school choice acceptance letter you need to complete registration at that school by end of day on 8/13/25 or you will be unenrolled).
🚸 Schools are open Monday-Friday! Try not to wait to enroll the first day/first week of school. This includes new enrollments for KDG or even new enrollments to the district as a whole. Enroll now!
👩🏽💻School Supply Lists are posted on our website. You can also go to www.teacherlists.com to get the ones for Chimney Lakes.
Know if you have any questions, our office is open from 8-4 daily. Please get these tasks and get them as soon as possible. It will make a much smoother transition back to daily routine.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on August 8th for Orientation!
Hello Chimney Lakes Families!
We are one week away from Orientation! This weekend starts Florida's Tax Relief for Back to School. Take advantage of it this weekend to save on supplies and clothes.
Here are some tips for a great start to the new school year!
Extended day registration opened 7/14 @8:00am, families should be notified of their acceptance by 7/31. Register here: https://www.duvalschools.org/.../2025-2026-extended-day.
🚌 You must register your student to ride the bus. Register here now: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/page/bus-registration
🗂️ Register at your school if you have accepted a new school choice seat (per your school choice acceptance letter you need to complete registration at that school by end of day on 8/13/25 or you will be unenrolled).
🚸 Schools are open Monday-Friday! Try not to wait to enroll the first day/first week of school. This includes new enrollments for KDG or even new enrollments to the district as a whole. Enroll now!
👩🏽💻School Supply Lists are posted on our website. You can also go to www.teacherlists.com to get the ones for Chimney Lakes.
Know if you have any questions, our office is open from 8-4 daily. Please get these tasks and get them as soon as possible. It will make a much smoother transition back to daily routine.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on August 8th for Orientation!
We are one week away from Orientation! This weekend starts Florida's Tax Relief for Back to School. Take advantage of it this weekend to save on supplies and clothes.
Here are some tips for a great start to the new school year!
Extended day registration opened 7/14 @8:00am, families should be notified of their acceptance by 7/31. Register here: https://www.duvalschools.org/.../2025-2026-extended-day.
🚌 You must register your student to ride the bus. Register here now: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/page/bus-registration
🗂️ Register at your school if you have accepted a new school choice seat (per your school choice acceptance letter you need to complete registration at that school by end of day on 8/13/25 or you will be unenrolled).
🚸 Schools are open Monday-Friday! Try not to wait to enroll the first day/first week of school. This includes new enrollments for KDG or even new enrollments to the district as a whole. Enroll now!
👩🏽💻School Supply Lists are posted on our website. You can also go to www.teacherlists.com to get the ones for Chimney Lakes.
Know if you have any questions, our office is open from 8-4 daily. Please get these tasks and get them as soon as possible. It will make a much smoother transition back to daily routine.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on August 8th for Orientation!
📢 Important Update: DCPS Volunteer Policy for 2025
To ensure the safety and well-being of all students, DCPS has updated its volunteer policy. All volunteers must complete an application and background screening before participating in school activities.
🟢 Level I Volunteers
These volunteers:
Are always supervised by DCPS staff.
Never work alone with students.
Undergo a basic screening, which includes:
A check against the Dru Sjodin National Sexual Offender Public Website.
Examples: Helping in the classroom with a teacher present, assisting at school events under staff supervision.
🟡 Level II Volunteers (New Requirement)
These volunteers:
May be unsupervised or responsible for supervising students.
Must complete a comprehensive background check, which includes:
Fingerprinting
A review of felonies and other criminal offenses
A national sexual offender registry check
Examples: Chaperoning field trips, leading small groups, or assisting in areas where staff are not always present.
📝 How to Apply
Visit the DCPS Volunteer Page.
Click “Apply to Volunteer” and complete the application.
Allow 5–10 business days for processing.
Contact your child’s school or the Department of Family and Community Engagement at 904-390-2960 for questions or status updates
❗ Reminders
All volunteers must be cleared before participating in any school activity.
No volunteer cards will be issued by the district; schools manage their own volunteer records.
Children not enrolled in the field trip may not accompany chaperones
📋 **How to Enroll in the Extended Day Program**
**Step 1: Mark Your Calendar**
- 🗓 **Applications open on July 14, 2025.**
- Be ready to apply as soon as the application window opens—spots may be limited!
**Step 2: Complete the Online Application**
- Visit our Extended Day Program website. https://duvalschools.reg.eleyo.com/
- Fill out the **online application form** with your child’s information.
- Submit the application for review.
**Step 3: Wait for Contract Approval**
- After submitting your application, please allow time for your contract to be reviewed.
- You will receive a notification once your contract is **approved**.
**Step 4: Make Your First Payment**
- Once approved, log in to your account.
- Pay the **first month’s fee** to secure your child’s spot in the program.
**Step 5: Confirmation**
- After payment, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your child’s start date and additional program details.
Thank you!
Hello Chimney Lakes Families!
We are 1/2 way through the summer break and weeks away from the start of school! Time is flying by this summer. Here are some tips for a great start to the new school year!
Extended day registration opens 7/14 @8:00am, families should be notified of their acceptance by 7/31. Register here: https://www.duvalschools.org/.../2025-2026-extended-day.
🚌 You must register your student to ride the bus. Register here now: https://dcps.duvalschools.org/page/bus-registration
🗂️ Register at your school if you have accepted a new school choice seat (per your school choice acceptance letter you need to complete registration at that school by end of day on 8/13/25 or you will be unenrolled).
🚸 Schools are open Monday-Thursday during the summer for limited hours, try not to wait to enroll the first day/first week of school. This includes new enrollments for KDG or even new enrollments to the district as a whole. Enroll now!
👩🏽💻School Supply Lists are posted on our website. You can also go to www.teacherlists.com to get the ones for Chimney Lakes.
Know if you have any questions, our office is open from 8-4 daily. Please get these tasks and get them as soon as possible. It will make a much smoother transition back to daily routine.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on August 8th for Orientation!
Chimney Lakes Families & Care Givers:
Just a friendly reminder to register your student for the bus. Last year, we had 272 bus riders. At this point, only 53 of those students have registered for the bus. It is a requirement and a safety precaution for ALL students who ride the bus to be registered. I've attached the directions for you to go onto the parent FOCUS page to add your bus rider today!
Hello to all of our Chimney Lakes Parents, Families & Care Givers:
The end of the year is now here. Tomorrow (Friday), May 30th is the last day of school. Students will be dismissed starting at 11:40 pm. Bus routes have also been adjusted for the 12:00 Noon dismissal time. Finally, there is NO Extended Day.
We hope everyone has a great summer! We will see everyone on Friday, August 8th for Orientation and August 11th for the first day of school!
Don't forget to join our Facebook and Instagram pages for information throughout the summer. Like:
*Bus Registrations
*Supply Lists
*Class Assignment Info and much more!
Hello Chimney Lakes Families & Care Givers!
This is our last FULL week of the school year! Seems like it went by soooo fast! Based on our most recent test scores, it also looks like a lot of learning has taken place as well. We are so proud of Chimney Lakes Cheetahs!
This week is super busy with LOTS of activities. Here is the rundown:
*Tuesday, May 20th: CLE Cheetah Celebration! Students who scored a 3, 4 5 on their last state assessment OR showed at least a year's growth will get to go to the outside activities. There was a special permission slip that came home for the bouncy houses, so please make sure students have that for tomorrow. If not, they will not be allowed on the bouncy house. Also, The Icy Spot truck will be here. The Icy Spot serves New York Italian Ice. The students can choose these flavors: Cotton Candy-Blueberry-Pineapple Mango - Strawberry - Pina Colada - Miami Vice (Strawberry & Pina Colada). The cost of the Icy Spot is $5 for a small, $7 for a medium; $10 for a large . Please bring cash for the Icy Spot. Students will also get treats that we have provided for them include movie and drink PLUS a Glow Party Dance! We love celebrating our kids who work hard and now get to play hard! Please make sure they dress for a fun, athletic day!
Wednesday is our Transition Day.. We will kick it off by celebrating our graduating Chimney Lakes alumni! That will begin at 9 am. If you know of anyone graduating high school who attended Chimney Lakes, please have them complete this survey (see photo attached). These alumni will walk the halls of Chimney Lakes for the last time with a clap out from our students and staff.
In addition, Wednesday night, we kick off our awards ceremonies. VPK will have their very first graduation Wednesday @ 6 pm.
Thursday: Kindergarten Awards Ceremonies @ 9 and 11 am; 5th Grade Awards @ 6 pm
Friday: 1st Grade Awards @ 9 am; Final Bizi Payday (2nd & 5th grades......don't forget to spend your money by May 21st!)
Next Monday is Memorial Day. We will continue our awards ceremonies next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Friday, May 30th is a 12:00 noon dismissal for all.
Have a great week!
Hello Chimney Lakes Families & Care Givers:
With just a few weeks away from the end of another school year, we have so much to do. This week will be filled with FAST Testing. for grades 2nd-5th grade. Please make sure you check with your teacher's ROOMS page to see important messages to when your child will test. It is very important to have them in school every day they test. Students actually do much better when they test with their peers.
Also, this week is our grades 3-5 Sneaker Ball. There are a few conditions to attend. 1. The student must be in attendance for the full day (no tardies/no early check outs). 2. No discipline referrals for May.
Next week, we begin our closing of school activities for students. This includes:
*CLE Celebration: Students who earned a level 3, 4 or 5 on their state testing OR made a year's gains will be invited to participate. Field trip forms will be sent home to participate on the bouncy houses. If you do not return the form, your child cannot participate in the bouncy house.
*Graduation Walk & Transition Day is Wednesday, May 21st. We welcome back our former CLE students who are graduating seniors from their respective high schools. We will begin the walk at 9 am. If you know of any graduates, please feel free to share this photo. Transition Day will follow the graduation walk. This is an opportunity for our students to experience what the next grade level might look like. Our goal is to ease the transition from one classroom to another. While it might not be the classroom they end up being in, it at least gives them the opportunity to feel comfortable about being in that grade. It's wonderful to see our current grade level students encourage our upcoming grade students.
*Awards Ceremonies: start on Wednesday, May 21st at 6 pm with VPK kicking off the awards season. Please see the flyer for the dates and times.
Finally, please consider supporting our Anchored4Life community service initiative to the animal rescue center. Attached you will find the list of acceptable items. We have a donation box in the front hall of the school. Donations end on the 16th!
We hope you have a great week!
Good Morning Chimney Lakes Families & Care Givers:
Just a few updates as May will be very busy this month. Please make sure you check your teacher's Rooms accounts for updates.
*Teacher Appreciation Week is THIS week! There are all sorts of ways to show your appreciation for your child's teacher. There is a photo attached encouraging little ways to show your appreciation!
*Choral Concert for our 4th/5th grade Chorus students will be held on Thursday, May 15th @ 6 pm
*3rd-5th Grade SNEAKER BALL will take place on Friday, May 16th with the emphasis on SNEAKERS! Students can come and have a fun dance party from 3:15 - 5:15 pm. Students who leave early and/or not in school on this day will not be allowed to attend the dance. Students with referrals from now until May 16th will not be allowed to attend. Check out the flyer below.
*Awards Ceremonies: Check out the attached flyer for dates.
*Cheetah Champions Celebration will take place on Tuesday, May 20th. This is to celebrate the accomplishments of those who have met their academic goals. Look for permission slips to go home.
*Transition Day will take place on Wednesday, May 21st. This will take place right after our Chimney Lakes Graduation Walk for those students who went to Chimney Lakes and are now celebrating their graduation from high school.
Finally, please have your child check our Lost & Found for items that are just sitting in the Cheetah Cafe. Any clothing item that is left at the end of the school year will be donated.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Marianne G. Lee
Principal
