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CNG Primary School CCN: #23 - FEBRUARY 9, 2024

#23 - FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Dear Primary School Families,

I'm thrilled to inform you that we've had a fantastic week of learning with our literacy consultant, Vincent Ventura. The insights and strategies shared have enriched our classroom experiences and equipped us with incredible tools to support your child's literacy development. Now, let´s get ready for two fun celebrations: Valentine's Day and the 100th day of school.

Have a great week,

Paula

Important Info

Valentine´s Day

Love is in the air, and Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Join us in celebrating Valentine's Day by wearing red, pink, or white on Wednesday, Feb. 14th! Let's fill our school with love and color. Students who choose not to participate, are welcome to wear the CNG uniform.

 

Free custom printable Valentine's Day card templates | Canva

100th Day of School

Let´s Celebrate 100 Days of School on Friday, Feb. 16th! Get ready for a day filled with fun activities, and don't forget to wear something that represents the number 100!

Parenting with Love & Logic

Dear CNG ES and PS Families,

We are excited to share that we will once again be offering the parenting series “Parenting with Love and Logic”, which will begin in the end of February.  Attached here is the flyer.  Last year we had over 100 participants and had a great time learning together, laughing a lot and enjoying our personal journey as parents.  If you took the course last year, the materials will be the same, but the conversation changes every year.  Many parents take the course more than once and we’d love to have you back!  If you are interested in signing up, please follow this link to complete a quick registration form.  Space will be limited, so be sure to sign up soon.  In the meantime, if you'd like to learn more about Love and Logic, you can visit their website at www.loveandlogic.com.  It is full of helpful resources, ideas and videos.  

In Partnership,

Ron Sisson, ES Principal

 


After School Activities

We want to ensure a safe and supervised environment for all students after school. Therefore, we kindly request your cooperation in the following matters:

No unsupervised after-school stay: Please make sure your child does not stay on school grounds after dismissal unless they are signed up for an official after-school activity. 

Organized play dates: If your child has a play date after school, please arrange for pick-up or drop-off at their scheduled dismissal time. This ensures they leave safely and don't wait unsupervised on school premises.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. It helps us maintain a safe and secure environment for all students.

Ensuring Uninterrupted Learning During Special Events

To ensure uninterrupted instruction time, we kindly request that students in grades K4-5 remain in their classrooms during special presentations involving siblings. Your cooperation in refraining from classroom visits will help maintain a positive learning atmosphere. Thank you for your understanding.

After School Activities Pick-up

Dear Parents,

Please be aware of the following guidelines to facilitate your child's pick-up through the main gate.

If you pick up your child by walking every day, you must enter/pass through the turnstiles, locate your child, and exit with them, presenting the permanent pass ( attached photo).

If you do not have the permanent pass, please request one at the primary office before 11:00 a.m., providing the information of the person picking up your child.

If you pick up your child by car every day, you should do the car entrance line, and if possible, bring a letter-sized printout with your child's name and grade and place it on the windshield of your car to facilitate the calling of your child by the security officer's radio.

Upon receiving your child, you must present the permanent gate pass; this will serve as a double verification for security.

We appreciate your cooperation with this request, which will streamline logistics for everyone.

Additional Info:

Dismissal for Primary students enrolled in activities: 

  • Instructors will take students to the main gate, where parents or authorized persons pick students up.

  • Students will depart campus through the main gate by car or walk-up.

Primary/Elementary students with siblings:

  • The exit will be through the main gate if they arrive by car or walk-up.

Primary students' external transportation:

  • External transportation (La Calera, Chia) will use the Cra 4 Este exit.

Students enrolled in CNG transportation- 

  • Students can use the CNG transportation after the activity, departing from CNG at approximately 3:45 p.m.

Students currently NOT enrolled with CNG Transportation: 

  • If your child is not enrolled with CNG transportation services, please pick up your child at the main gate at 3:20 p.m.

Schedule

Smart Watches

This is a friendly reminder that smart watches are not allowed in Primary School. Thank you for your cooperation!

 

Friendship Challenge

Our Friendship challenge continues! We are encouraging students to invite other PS students they have never invited before. They can take pictures and share them with their teachers. We will share them in the Theater during our next Award's Assembly.

Cafeteria Tour for Parents

We are excited to invite you to a special Cafetorium Tour. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to explore our cafeteria facilities, learn about the nutritious meals we provide, and gain insights into the dining experience we offer to our students.

Meeting Point: Cafetorium

Time: 8:00 am

Dates: K4-Monday, Feb. 5th

            K5- Tuesday, Feb. 6th

            1st & 2nd- Monday, Feb. 12th

*Please note there is NO available parking on campus, so please plan accordingly to make the necessary arrangements in order to arrive to school.

 

Parent Conference

CNG's Gifted and Talented Program is thrilled to invite you to a conference with an international gifted consultant.

 

Parent University: “It Starts with Me” (New Date)

By: Vicky Chehebar (CNG Parent)

In the hustle of daily life, it's easy to overlook the opportunities for personal growth and healing that parenting presents. We'll explore the transformations inherent in the role of parenthood, guiding you to embrace the challenges, foster your own growth, and empower your child to confidently forge their unique path.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, March 5th
🕒 Time: 7:30-8:30am
📍 Location: MPR (Elementary Building)

NOTE: Parent Universities will be hybrid (Zoom and in person). This is the Zoom LINK. (Meeting ID: 929 9349 4742  and Access Code: : 347875).

*Please note there is NO available parking on campus, so please plan accordingly to make the necessary arrangements in order to arrive to school.

Head Lice Information

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Almost every year, we have incidents of lice at school. Recently, current cases have been brought to our attention. We ask that at home, you check your child’s hair very carefully every day. Head lice can be found in children who shampoo daily and have long or short hair. In fact, head  lice prefer a clean head, so lice can happen to anyone. Please read (LINK in English & Spanish) on for very important information about LICE and follow-up protocols at home.

Library

 

Dear PS Families,
Here are a few book recommendations for this week. Remember you are welcome to check books out from our library! if you have questions regarding our procedures, please contact me at mruribe@cng.edu .
Warm regards,
Mari Ro

Visit Our PS Library Catalog

Upcoming Days of the week

DAYS OF THE WEEK

  • Monday, February 12 (Day 1)

  • Tuesday, February 13 (Day 2) 

  • Wednesday, February 14 (Day 3) Wear Valentine's Day Colors

  • Thursday, February 15 (Day 4) 

  • Friday, February 16 (Day 5) O.O.D.C. 

Looking Ahead

FEBRUARY

      12- CWW Grade 1- Group A

      13- CWW Grade 1- Group B

      14- Wear Valentine´s Day Colors 

      15- CWW Grade 2- Group B

       15- Conference for PS Parents-"Early Sparks:  Parenting Young Advanced Learners" at 7:15 am (More info coming soon)

      16- 100th Day of School Celebration-OODCD

      23-25- February Break 

      29-PS Awards Assembly (students only)

MARCH (Arts & Innovation Month)

      5- Parent University: “It Starts with Me” By: Vicky Chehebar (New Date)

      6- Skyward opens for parents

      8- Trimester 2 ends

      12- Coffee with the Principal

      14- K5 CWW Group A

      18- PS Parent Teacher Conferences (NO school for students)

      21- K5 CWW Group B

      22- Dia de la Colombianidad-OODCD

      23-31- Easter Break

Key Contacts

Paula Pérez  PS Principal

Juliana Borrero   PS Associate Principal

Vanessa Gilchrist  PS Associate Principal


Silvia Smit  Administrative Assistant  ext.167

Ana Maria Calderón  Administrative Assistant ext. 269

Office Cellphone: 316 472 7975

CWW

February

8- Grade 2- Group A

12- Grade 1- Group A

13- Grade 1- Group B

15- Grade 2- Group B

March

14- K5- Group A

21- K5- Group B

April

4- K4- Group A

11- K4- Group B

Counselor's Corner

 

If you need to schedule a meeting with your child’s counselor, please use the following links where you can find their availability. Please contact them directly if you need immediate support or if their availability does not meet yours.

Lina’s calendar link (K4-K5)

Nicolas’ calendar link (1st)

Veronica’s calendar link (2nd grade) 

 

 

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