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Cedar School News and Updates 3/19/24

Posted on: March 20, 2024 - 10:11am

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I am overwhelmed by the level of support and encouragement that we received during the Boosterthon Fundraiser. The students were so excited for the Fun Run and to exceed their goal of $60,000 to raise a total of $82,000. I hope the memory of running with friends and taping me to the cafeteria wall is one that will remain with the students for years to come! We will be working closely with the Hanover PTA in determining how we can use these funds to best support our students in the future.

Cedar School will be hosting the Spring Scholastic Book Fair from April 1st through April 4th. Students will have the opportunity to browse and create a wish list of books during their literacy block to bring home for parent(s)/guardian(s) to review. Families will have the opportunity to browse and purchase books during their conference times that week, as well as the designated times listed below. If you do not have an opportunity to stop in the library during the listed times, please know that you will have the option of purchasing books online. We will provide you with the link as we get closer to the Book Fair week.

  • Monday, April 1st - 3:00-500 pm
  • Tuesday, April 2nd - 1:00-4:00 pm
  • Wednesday, April 3rd - 3:00-5:00 pm
  • Thursday, April 4th - 1:00-8:00 pm

During the spring Teacher Conferences, Mrs. Russo, our art teacher, will display student artwork for parents to view. The artwork will be set up outside of the students' designated classroom. Each student will have one piece of artwork on display. Please consider taking a moment to meet with Mrs. Russo during your conference visit. She would be more than happy to share information about the elements and principles of art that the students are learning about. 

Our students continue to demonstrate what it means to be Super Friends. I have observed students being so happy in the company of their classmates and teachers. The month of March has been full of learning, and the rich discourse and deep thinking that has been happening between students and staff has been exciting to watch. 

Shoutouts

Ellen Burns and Anastasia Frank, Cedar School’s Reading Specialists, recently received a $4,000 competitive grant to fund their participation in the training of the Lexia LETRS program. The program teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamental basics of reading and writing instruction. Congratulations to these two exceptional educators!

We had over 120 people attend Math Night at Cedar School last week. Thank you to Mrs. McBride (Math Coach K-6) and the staff who supported this engaging and incredible event! This group included Mrs. Dutton, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Brown, Ms. Horton, and Ms. Burns. This event required a great deal of planning and organizing and was very well received by our families. Great job!

Additional Updates/General Reminders

  • Spirit Day Update! Students and staff are encouraged to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday (March 21st) by wearing mismatched socks or socks that will get noticed. This is a global awareness day, and we want to help raise awareness for Down Syndrome and socks get people talking!
  • Please continue to make every effort to have your child at school and on time (8:15-8:30 am) each day.
  • Kindergarten and first grade report cards will be posted on the Aspen Portal on March 28th by 4:00 pm.
  • Kindergarten and first grade students will have an early release on both Tuesday (April 2nd) and Thursday (April 4th). Preschool will follow their regular schedule on those two days.
  • Please call the health office if your child is going to be out of school due to an illness. If you have the option of leaving a message, we ask that you please report any symptoms that your child is experiencing. If your child has a fever over 100 degrees, has vomited in the past 24 hours, or has conjunctivitis, they are not permitted to come to school. 

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Upcoming Dates

March

  • March 20, 2024 - Preschool Screening Day 1 for Confirmed Preschool Students (Google Form was shared with applicable families)
  • March 21, 2024 - Cedar Spirit Day! (Wear your favorite pair of socks for World Down Syndrome Day)
  • March 27, 2024 - Preschool Screening Day 2 for Confirmed Preschool Students (Google Form was shared with applicable families)
  • March 28, 2024 - Report Cards Published on Aspen for Kindergarten and First Grade Students
  • March 29, 2024 - No School for Students and Staff

April

  • April 1, 2024 - April 5, 2024 - Spring Book Fair and Art Exhibition (Times listed above)
  • April 2, 2024 - Early Release Day (1:00 pm) for Kindergarten and First Grade; Teacher Conferences (1:15-3:15 pm)
  • April 3, 2024 - Preschool Teacher Conferences 
  • April 4, 2024 - Cedar School PTA Meeting, 9:30 am
  • April 4, 2024 - Early Release Day (1:00 pm) for Kindergarten and First Grade; Teacher Conferences (1:15-3:15 pm, 5:30-7:30 pm)
  • April 15, 2024 - April 19, 2024 - No School (April Vacation)

May

  • May 6, 2024 - Incoming Kindergarten Screening (This is for students not currently in the Cedar Preschool program. Students who are currently attending the program will be screened this spring by a designated staff member during the school day)
  • May 7, 2024 - Early Release Day (1:00 pm) for Kindergarten and First Grade Students 
  • May 8, 2024 - Incoming Kindergarten Screening  (This is for students not currently in the Cedar Preschool program. Students who are currently attending the program will be screened this spring by a designated staff member during the school day)
  • May 14, 2024 - Kindergarten Field Trip (Driscoll, Bartolotti, Kinasewich, Concannon, Chase, Weimann)
  • May 15, 2024 - Kindergarten Field Trip (Nameika, Brown, Chandler)
  • May 23, 2024 - Incoming Kindergarten Families Informational Night, 5:00-5:45 pm
  • May 28, 2024 - First Grade Field Trip (MacNeill, Anderson, Johnson)
  • May 29, 2024 - First Grade Field Trip (Pollock, McGinnis, Horton)
  • May 30, 2024 - First Grade Field Trip (Sharpe, Caulfield, Downs)

June

  • June 4, 2024 - Early Release Day (1:00 pm) for Kindergarten and First Grade Students 
  • June 7, 2024 - Cedar Spring Concert; (Kindergarten Start Time 8:45 am, Doors will open at 8:35 am) (First Grade Start Time 9:45 am, Doors will open at 9:35 am)
  • June 11, 2024 - Cedar School Field Day (Pre-Kindergarten- Grade 1)

Thank you for your continued support!

Best, 

Jesse Craddock
Principal