#25 - FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Dear PS Families,
February Break has begun. We hope you enjoy your long weekend with family and friends. If you are leaving the city, we wish you safe travels. Students return to school on Tuesday, February 25.
Have a great week!
Paula
Digital Parenting with Apple Tools - Apple Training for Parents
We invite you to join our upcoming “Parenting in the Digital Age – Focus on Apple Tools” training, where we’ll explore practical strategies and Apple-based solutions to help parents navigate today’s digital landscape. You’ll learn how to leverage apps and tools to promote responsible online behavior, foster creativity, and strengthen your child’s digital skills.
We look forward to seeing you!
You may bring your own devices if you'd like to download an app or need support with settings.
📅 Date & Time: March 11 - 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
🏫 Location: Multipurpose Room
🔗 Registration: Click here to register (Limited Spaces)
Understanding Digital Citizenship
iPads as Learning Tools
Parental Role
MATRICULATION EYE & EAR TESTS – SIGN UP BEFORE THE DEADLINE!
The deadline to register is tomorrow, February 21! We encourage you to sign up as soon as possible to ensure your child can be tested on campus and avoid last-minute issues.
Register HERE
COP $63,000 per exam (payable directly to ICAL at the time of registration)
This exam is required for students entering K4, K5, 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 9th grades. However, students from other grades are also welcome to participate.
Don’t miss this opportunity—register today!
Coffee with the Principal's Link
Thank you so much to the parents who attended the past Coffee with the Principal session on Navigating Childhood: Partnering for Success in Primary School. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and discuss the best ways to support our children's growth.
If you were unable to attend, we highly recommend watching it!
Here is the LINK.
| Date | Activity | Grade | Attendees | Place | Time |
| Feb. 21-24 | February Break-NO SCHOOL | K4-12 | Students/Staff | ||
| Feb. 26-28 | Scholastic Book Fair (More info in the Library section-Scroll down) | K4-2 | Students | ||
| Feb. 28 | OODCD | K4-12 | Students | ||
| March 1 | PTA Bazaar | K4-12 | Community | ||
| March 11 | Parent Apple Training (Limited spaces: Sign up HERE) | K4-2 | Parents | MPR | 7:30-8:30 |
| March 14 | PS House Families (Respect) Wear House T-shirt/Hoodie | K4-2 | Students | ||
| March 14 | OODCD | K4-12 | Students | ||
| March 18 | Neurodiversity Day (NEW Date) | K4-12 | Students | ||
| March 21 | Professional Development Day (PD Day) - No School for Students | K4-12 | |||
| March 24 | Holiday - No School | ||||
| March 25 | G2 Assembly | G2 | Students | ||
| March 26 | G1 Assembly | G1 | Students | ||
| March 27 | K5 Assembly | K5 | Students | ||
| March 28 | K4 Assembly | K4 | Students | ||
| March 28 | End of Quarter 3 | ||||
| March 28 | OODCD | K4-12 | Students |
Dear Primary School Families,
Get ready to explore a wonderful selection of books at our Scholastic Book Fair!
Place: PS Library
Dates: February 26, 27, and 28
Time: 8:30 AM and 1:10 PM.
If you’d like your child to participate, please send their money in a ziplock bag or envelope labeled with their name and the amount they are carrying. Book prices range from $20,000-$70,000 pesos.
We can’t wait to see you to share the joy of reading!
Happy Reading!
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
DAYS OF THE WEEK
Monday , Feb 24 (Day X) February Break
Tuesday, Feb 25 (Day 5)
Wednesday,Feb 26 (Day 6)
Thursday, Feb 27 (Day 1)
Friday, Feb 28 (Day 2) O.O.D.C.
Paula Pérez PS Principal
Juliana Borrero PS Associate Principal
Vanessa Gilchrist PS Associate Principal
Silvia Smit Administrative Assistant ext.167- ssmit@cng.edu
Evelyn Moyano Administrative Assistant ext. 269- evelyn.moyano@cng.edu
Office Cellphone: 316 472 7975- ps_attendance@cng.edu
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
ES/PS Parent University
Talk Title: Developing Nutrition and Healthy Habits in Our Children
Speaker: Dra.Ana Patricia Salgado
Here is the link to the presentation:
PARENT UNIVERSITY ANA PATRICIA SALGADO
Lollipops and Sports Equipment
This is a friendly reminder that for safety reasons students are not allowed to bring lollipops or suckers to school. Toys and keychains are also not allowed, but sports equipment is. Please remind your Children that they are responsible for this equipment, not the teacher.
Counseling Padlet
The PS Counseling team is excited to share a helpful resource designed to empower families and expand their skills! If you're interested in exploring more valuable insights from our team, simply click HERE to access our Padlet. Inside, you'll find information on:
Get to know our PS Counselors: Who are Lina, Laura, Julieta and Veronica?
Parent Resources: Power of YET, visual routines you can use at home, how to support your child´s social and emotional development at home, divorce and grief resources, Self-Regulation Center visuals to use at home
Parent University: PS Comprehensive Counseling model, playdates, conflict resolution
Books for Parents: Recommended titles for parenting and education
Social Stories: Coming to school is hard, Dealing with stealing, lying, using the bathroom independently, dealing with anger
If you need to schedule a meet
ing 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!
For this week of the month, we are sending some read alouds suitable for each grade level that will help you reflect on COURAGE as a family. The following are links to read alouds in YouTube to each book:
We hope you enjoy these books as a family and reflect on how these characters show creativity!
Sincerely,
Li, Lau, Juli and Vero
