#39 - JUNE 7, 2024
Dear Primary School Families,
As we wrap up another wonderful school year, we want to thank you for your support. It has been a pleasure working with you and your children.
We wish you a fun and safe summer filled with joy and wonderful moments. We look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday, August 13th, for another exciting year. To the families who are leaving, we wish you all the best in your future journeys.
Thank you for everything!
Paula
PS Spirit Week
PS Spirit Week will be held from Tuesday, June 11th to Friday, June 14th! It's a wonderful opportunity for our students to showcase their school spirit and participate in fun, themed activities each day as we celebrate the end of the school year. These are the details on the daily themes and events:
Tuesday, June 11th: Favorite Character Day
Wednesday, June 12th: Wacky Wednesday
Thursday, June 13th: House Field Day (wear house t-shirt/hoodie)
Friday, June 14th: Comfy Day
Let's make this Spirit Week unforgettable!
PS Field Day
PS Field Day will take place on Thursday, June 13th! This exciting event will include a variety of fun activities and games for our students to enjoy.
Students should bring the following items:
5th Grade & 8th Grade Moving-Up Ceremonies
Next week, the 5th grade and 8th grade moving-up ceremonies will be happening. If you would like your PS children to attend their siblings' ceremonies, please let the teachers know in advance.
Last Day of School-Dismissal
The last day of school is Friday, June 14th. On this day, the school ends at 11:00 AM.
Yearbook/Andean
Next week yearbooks/Andeans will be delivered to PS students. Keep in mind these will be delivered to the eldest child in each family. These are the dates on which they will be delivered to the classrooms:
K4-K5: June 12th
G1 and G2: June 13th
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HOME ROUTINES THAT SUPPORT SCHOOL Clear routines provide a sense of stability and consistency for children, allowing them to focus on their studies and engage effectively in their learning process. By establishing and reinforcing these routines at home, we can create an environment conducive to academic success. Here are a few suggestions on how you can continue to support your child's routine during these last two weeks of school:
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Dear PS Families,
This is a friendly reminder for our upcoming events.
Our K4 students, will be welcoming Paula Ríos, whose stories promise to ignite the imagination of our youngest learners.
Our K5 and 1st Grade students will have the honor of hosting José Alberto Gutierrez, affectionately known as El Señor de los Libros .
Lastly, our 2nd grade students will welcome Antonia Sanín, and her beloved character Detective Equis. Antonia has created a PROMOTIONAL CODE which is CNG for those families interested in buying any of her books. The titles that are purchased through her website will be signed and brought to school on June 12th. Make sure you write the name of your child and his/her homeroom for easy delivery in the “AGREGAR UNA NOTA” section. Detective Equis' Bookstore .
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June 6: |
K5 & 1st Grade |
José Alberto Gutiérrez |
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June 11: |
K4 |
Paula Ríos |
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June 12: |
2nd Grade |
Antonia Sanín |
On another note, don’t forget to check out our Summer Reading Recommendations . Encouraging children to continue reading during the summer helps maintain and enhance their literacy skills, prevents the summer slide, and fosters a lifelong love for learning.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions regarding these visits at mruribe@cng.edu .
Warm regards,
Mari Ro and Margie
DAYS OF THE WEEK
Monday, June10 (Day X) Holiday
Tuesday, June 11 (Day 3)
Wednesday, June 12 (Day 4)
Thursday, June 13 (Day 5)
Friday, June 14 (Day ) Half Day- Noon Dismissal
June
11- G2 End of Year Assembly (only for students)
11-14- Spirit Week
13- PS Field Day (House T-Shirts/hoodies)
14- Last Day of school-Half Day (11:00am)
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
Gate Passes
Gate passes sent to the PS office or teachers after 11:00am will not be accepted. Making last minute changes is very difficult for teachers and students.
Thank you for your understanding.
ps_attendance@cng.edu
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.
Veronica’s calendar link (2nd grade)
Hello PS Families!
For this week of the month, we want to invite you to take part of the PurposeFull Family Pursuits for HONESTY. These are interactive activities in which you can participate as a family to foster HONESTY in your children. The activities are specific to each grade level so please access the following links to see what your Pursuit for the month is:
Family Pursuits:
Read Alouds:
1st Grade: “Eli’s Lie-O-Meter: A Story About Telling The Truth”, by Sandra Levins
2nd Grade: “The Secret Olivia Told Me”, by N. Joy
Sincerely,
Li, Vero, and Nico
