#8 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Dear PS Families,
We have just wrapped up another incredible week of teaching and learning. We would like to thank all the parents who attended our Coffee with the Principal and highlight the wonderful conversation we had about becoming a united front to best support each other on this parenting journey. We also had our K5 picnic, and it was great seeing K5 families coming together. Looking ahead, we have our first Parent University on Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, and the 2nd grade picnic next Friday, Oct. 4th, starting at 12:30.
Have a nice weekend,
Paula
Importance of Clear Communication with the School
We would like to emphasize the importance of maintaining clear and open lines of communication between home and school. We value your partnership and believe that working together fosters a positive learning environment for our students.
We want to kindly remind everyone that discussing student behaviors or problems on WhatsApp chats or other informal platforms is not conducive to constructive solutions. It's important to remember that these platforms often lack the full context and complete picture necessary to make informed decisions or offer appropriate support.
We encourage you to reach out directly to your child's teacher or the school administration if you have any concerns or questions. We are here to listen, collaborate, and find the best possible solutions together.
As a school community, it is essential that we support one another and create an environment where everyone feels heard and respected. We understand that concerns may arise, but please remember that we are all working towards the same goal: the well-being and success of our students.
Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership.
Earrings
We kindly ask that students refrain from wearing long earrings to school for safety reasons. This will help prevent any accidents during activities, recess, P.E. and ensure a safe environment for everyone.
Classroom Celebrations and Decorations
Parent Halloween Decorations: Friday, Oct. 25th after 2:00PM
Our classrooms hold seasonal celebrations (Halloween, Christmas/Hanukkah/Other, and End of the Year) to allow children to celebrate certain traditions and to help them understand the cycle of the year. If you are asked to bring treats, please keep amounts reasonable and consider collaborating with others to provide a balance of nutritional snacks and a small amount of sweets. (Be sure to check with the teacher about any food allergies in the class.) Please refrain from sending sodas or other sugary beverages.
When asked to help decorate, we ask that parents keep decorations simple and use recycled materials whenever possible. For safety, please do not block doorways or the hallway with decorations. We ask that you think in terms of keeping contributions simple and reasonably priced.
Please note: For security reasons, it is not permitted to bring in outside entertainment such as clowns, magicians, dancers or other entertainers for classroom events. If family members have a talent to share during 'I Am Special' week, they are welcome to come and give a brief demonstration.
Arrival & Drop-off
We ask that you please support us by not getting out of the car with your child during drop-off and instead use the 'Kiss & Go' model to create a more efficient system.
PS/ES Parent University - Student Internet Safety
We are excited to share that on October 2nd at 7:30 - 8:45 (Theater), Ms. Jimena Mora Corredor, Senior Corporate Counsel for Microsoft Colombia will be coming to CNG! Ms. Mora is a passionate, innovative leader in the area of child internet safety, and we feel fortunate that she will be on campus to share her expertise and ideas around keeping your student safe online. Please join us for this special event!
FHNG-Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering at the Fundacion Hogar Nueva Granada (FHNG), you can find multiple opportunities at this LINK.
| Date | Activity | Grade | Attendees | Place | Time |
| Oct. 2 | Parent University: "Student Internet Safety" - Ms. Jimena Mora Corredor, Senior Corporate Counsel for Microsoft Colombia | K4-5th | Parents | Theater | 7:30-8:45 |
| Oct. 4 |
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2nd grade
K4-12 |
2nd grade parents | Meeting point: Classrooms, then will go to lower playground | 12:30 |
| Oct.5-14 | October Break | K4-12 | |||
| Oct. 15 |
School resumes
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K4-12
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8:30 |
| Oct. 16 | G1 Awards Assembly | G1 | Students | Theater | 8:30 |
| Oct. 17 | K5 Awards Assembly | K5 | Students | Theater | 8:30 |
| Oct. 18 |
K4 Awards Assembly Early Release Day |
K4 K4-12 |
Students
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Theater
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8:30 12:15 |
| Oct. 23 | PS Parent University: “Developmental Expectations and Struggles” | K4-2nd | Parents |
Online: ZOOM Link ID de reunión: 932 2200 5012 |
8:30-9:30 |
| Oct. 25 |
OODCD Halloween Classroom Decoration End of Quarter 1 |
K4-12 K4-2nd |
Students Parents |
2:00pm |
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| Oct. 31 | PS Halloween Assembly | K4-2nd | Students | ||
| Nov. 1 | CNG Halloween (HALF DAY) | K4-12 | |||
| Nov. 4 | Holiday | ||||
| Nov. 5 | Parent Teacher Conferences (No school for students) | K4-2nd | Parents | Classrooms |
Dear PS Families,
We invite you to visit our PS Library and explore the exciting new arrivals on our shelves! Whether you're looking for fresh reads or seeking to discover our diverse collection, there's something for everyone. Come by and check out the latest additions to inspire young minds and foster a love for reading!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Mari Ro and Margie
PS Library Team
PS Library- General Information
We are very excited to welcome you to your Primary School Library! We have a wide range of books, both fiction and non-fiction, that YOU and your children will enjoy. In order for parents and students to make the most of what our library has to offer, here is some important information:
Library Hours:
The PS Library opens at 7:00 a.m. every day and closes at 2:15 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays and at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Student Check Out:
K-4: Between August and December every student will check out one book to keep in the classroom library. In January, students will start checking out ONE book to take home under their names.
K5-2nd: Students will start checking out one, two, and three books respectively to take home from the first day of Library class.
Please remind your child to bring book(s) back to school on Library day. It is important for children to trade their books on their assigned day to encourage good library habits and enjoy a variety of topics. Books may be renewed unless they have been placed on hold by another patron.
Fines:
There are no fines for overdue materials returned within 35 days of the checkout date. However, if a book is not returned within this period, the replacement cost will be forwarded to the financial department and added to the next billing cycle. Lost or damaged books incur a replacement fee of $60,000 pesos or may be replaced for the SAME TITLE in HARDCOVER format. Additionally, we kindly recommend placing library books in a plastic bag inside students' backpacks to help prevent damage from liquids.
Parents/ Guardians Check Out:
You may borrow up to 10 books from the PS Library either in person or through our webpage. In this case, books must be placed on hold here logging in with your username (email) and your password (cédula/passport number). We will deliver them to your child’s classroom. In case you are not familiar with this process, please take a minute to watch this presentation that will show you how to Place Books on Hold .
Please keep in mind it is necessary to have a library account in order to check books out. If you do not have one yet, please take a moment to follow these instructions on our homepage: Library Account Form .
Books may be borrowed for 3 weeks before becoming overdue and these may be renewed unless they have been placed on hold by another patron. We will let you know if that is the case.
Online Resources:
Our CNG Libraries provide students with digital encyclopedias and reading platforms that are safe, updated, and user friendly. Children can benefit from these reliable tools for homework, research, and presentations. We truly hope you can help your child take advantage of these amazing resources.
Since these digital databases are for CNG’s private use, you will need to log in using your library account. Please take a moment to watch the video on how to access the Digital Encyclopedias.
On our homepage you will also find e-Books to enjoy anytime from home. Please take a moment to see our video on Follet e-Books. Furthermore, on our homepage you will find e-Books in Spanish on our platform named MakeMake. The instructional video is inside its box next to the logo on the homepage.
For questions please contact me or Maria Margarita, my co-teacher.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Mari Ro Margie
mruribe@cng.edu mbravo@cng.edu.
DAYS OF THE WEEK
Monday , Sept 30 (Day 2)
Tuesday, Oct 1 (Day 3)
Wednesday, Oct 2 (Day 4)
Thursday, Oct 3 (Day 5)
Friday, Oct 4 (Day 6) O.O.D.C.
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
PS Parent Council Reps
K4: Ma Alejandra Mosquera
Cell Phone: 317 510 0975
K5: Vanessa Harrah
Cell Phone: 310 227 4931
1st: Dayra Lizet Díaz
Cell Phone: 316 740 4681
2nd: Ivonne Manzur
Cell Phone: 318 309 8807
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.
Hello PS Families,
Welcome to a new month of our Counseling Corner cycle. This month we will be practicing and learning about RESPONSIBILITY. Feel free to share with us how you as a family practice responsibility throughout the month. You can send pictures, videos and stories of you carrying out this months PurposeFull Pursuits as a family. You can also send us other ways of how you showed this value. Please send these to vemartinez@cng.edu. These will be published in the CCN at the end of the month to show pride for our Character Strong students! Hooray!
Sincerely,
Li, Lau, Juli and Vero
