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CES Families: The tutti frutti cotton candy has arrived and will come home with your child. The combo flavor cotton candy should arrive tomorrow. Thanks!
CES Families: All popcorn has arrived! Some orders are missing cotton candy. It should delivered tomorrow. We are keeping track of anyone who still needs their cotton candy. Have a wonderful evening!
CES Families: The popcorn is arriving today! If your child is a pickup, we will have it ready for you this evening. If your child is a bus rider and can easily transport, we will send with them in a sealed bag. If your child sold a lot of popcorn and/or you prefer to pickup, come to the front office between 3-5 and we will have it ready for you. Thank you to all who participated, it's greatly appreciated!
Good evening. This is a reminder that Jackson County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for Election Day. Thank you.
CES Families: We just wanted to let you know that we had to make a last minute menu change for today. For lunch we will be having fish and french fries. Our bread delivery did not come today. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Wednesday 's menu will be taco salad now.
CES Families: The popcorn delivery date is tentatively set for Nov 6 or 7th. We should know for sure on Monday. On delivery day, you may come to the office and we will bring it to you!
CES Families: Our next LSIC meeting is Nov 12 at 5:30. We will be reviewing the school counseling plan, safety, and updates. All are welcome! All tickets and money for the PTO generator drawing are due on Nov. 8. The drawing will be at the PTO meeting on Nov 12 at 6:00. Have a wonderful weekend!
The Ravenswood Youth Boys Basketball League will be having sign ups on Thursday November 7th from 630-8pm in the front lobby of the Pit. The RYBBL is a 3v3 league with two separate divisions, a boys 2nd/3rd grade league and a boys 4th/6th grade league. The entry fee is $50 for one child and $90 for two children in the same family. The last day to sign up is Saturday November 9th from 12-1pm at the Pit. Directly afterwards there will be a skills clinic from 1-2pm for all 2nd and 3rd graders and skills clinic for all 4th/6th grades from 2-3pm. If your child is participating in the league, they need to attend the clinic. Contact Seth McGoskey @304-531-6182 for more info.
CES Families: Today is the kickoff for the PTO generator fundraiser! Your child is bringing home 15 tickets to sell. If you would like more, just let us know. There is an informational sheet coming home today. Have a wonderful weekend!
CES Families: It's been a great kickoff for Red Ribbon Week! Tomorrow's theme is "Drugs Are Out of Character", dress like your favorite book or movie character. Also, we are preparing all the popcorn orders to turn in for fulfillment. As soon as we get the official delivery date we will let you know. Thanks to all those who participated, it is much appreciated!
CES Families: The school has been made aware of a threat that was made on an evening bus route from an elementary school student. The situation has been handed over to law enforcement and they are investigating the threat and will handle it accordingly. We take the safety of our students seriously.
CES Families: Just a friendly reminder that the popcorn/cotton candy fundraiser ends tomorrow. Please turn in money and order forms tomorrow. Thanks to all who participated!
Good evening, Jackson County Schools is asking parents/guardians to provide input and vote on the 2025-2026 school calendar. To view the three (3) draft calendars, please click the following link - https://5il.co/2ytz6 To vote, please click https://tinyurl.com/ypr9zltk
CES Families: You can start sending in popcorn order forms and money anytime this week! The popcorn/cotton candy fundraiser ends this Friday, October 18th. Tonight is also Good News Club.
Good evening parents and guardians. This is a friendly reminder that students will not attend school on Friday or Monday due to staff development days for school employees. If you would like to schedule a conference with a teacher on Monday, October 14, 2024, please reach out to them as soon as possible. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss your child's progress and ask any questions you may have. Thank you, and have a great day!
CES Families: Tuesday evening is our October PTO meeting at 6:00. All are welcome to attend! Just a friendly reminder that there is no school for students on Friday or Monday. If you haven't scheduled at Parent-Teacher Conference and would like to do so for Monday, please contact your child's teacher. Amanda Greer will still accept picture money tomorrow (Tuesday) at school. After that, you will need to contact her.
CES Families: Tomorrow for lunch we are having BBQ chicken pizza, corn, salad, fruit, and milk.
CES Families: Happy marvelous Monday! Just a few reminders for the week. 1. Good News Club tomorrow. 2. Picture order and money due Friday. 3. If you have a child in 4th or 5th grade, please complete and sign permission form for their STEM day on Friday with Timet. The students are in for a BIG treat! Have a wonderful week!
CES Families: Mrs. Durst is already working on her list of potential PK students for next school year. If you have a child or know someone who has a child that lives in the Cottageville school district that will be 4 years old BEFORE July 1, 2025, please call the school and let us know. Have a wonderful week!
Congratulations to Gilmore Elementary School for being selected as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. Gilmore ES was 1 of 356 schools throughout the United States to be chosen for this prestigious award. As stated on the NBRS website, "this prestigious award serves not only as a symbol of exemplary American schools, but also as an inspiration for schools across the nation. It affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students thrive". Once again, congratulations to the students, faculty, guardians, and community for being selected as a top school in the nation.