Student Announcements September 16-20.
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Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year or 18 days over an entire school year), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.
September 17 is National Voter Registration Day! Washington makes it easy to register or to check your registration status online. Go to vote.wa.gov and register today to make sure your voice is heard in November!
Introducing ParentEd talks! KSD has partnered with ParentMap to give you free access to presentations by nationally renowned speakers - a dynamic series of parent education webinars designed to guide you through the ups and downs of parenting. Watch for information about the first session, coming soon!
Join us for monthly virtual sessions with renowned parenting experts, covering important topics such as building resilience, managing screen time, supporting youth mental health and nurturing independence.
Fall iReady begins this week.
This assessment helps teachers know where students are and what supports or supplements, they may need to reach their potential.
Students will be assessed:
9.16 and 9.17 in Math and Science Classes
9.19 and 9.20 in English and Social Studies Classes
We would love your partnership in encouraging students to get a good nights sleep, eat a good breakfast, and try their best!
We will be incentivizing the assessment by a little friendly class competition.
1. Number of assessments completed (per grade level)
2. Least number of "rushing" flags (per grade level)
The grade level with the most completed and/or the least number of rushing flags will be recognized at our October grade level assembly
If you want to know more about iReady visit https://ireadycentral.com/familycenter/what-is-i-ready/
Crestwood's Quarterly Newsletter has been sent to your email with upcoming dates and useful information.
Join us for our next levy listening session on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. in the KSD district office boardroom. Learn about the replacement Capital & Technology levy on the November 5th ballot.
The Smile Mobile is coming to Kent Sept. 16-19 at Kent Elementary School. The dental team will see babies though high school aged patients, as well as pregnant/postpartum patients with Apple Health and no insurance. Call 888.286.9105 to schedule your appointment.
The vendor for our new KSD app is still working on some bugs, so the launch of rooms has been postponed. We will provide an updated launch date as soon as possible.
Cedar Heights Open House
Thursday, September 12th, 6-8:00pm, CHMS Gym.
We are excited to meet our Timberwolf parents/guardians this week!
With 900+ students and families we are asking for adults only to attend this event.
This will give the opportunity for adults to hear from our CHMS team, meet staff, and tour the building.
Students should be bringing home the parent schedule with their schedule written in.
In the event that they forget, please write down or screen shot your students schedule prior to arrival.
If your students has an Individualized Education Plan, please join us for an IE Open House at 5:15 in the library. You will meet your students team and have the opportunity to ask questions regarding programming.
Timberwolf Families!
Cedar Heights weekly student announcements will now be shared with families.
Student Announcements September 9-13
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Intramural Soccer begins Thursday, September 12th, 7:00-7:45am
Students interested in participating may signup through final forms on the CHMS website.
No physical is required.
Students will need to provide their own transportation
This is your reminder to sign your student(s) laptop agreement form.
Laptops will begin being distributed Monday and Tuesday this week. No student will be receive a laptop without a signed form.
Your student was distributed a paper form
or
You may sign on Skyward/Qmlativ
Have you downloaded the new KSD app yet?
If you haven't, this is a great time to grab it from Google Play or the App Store!
All of your KSD news, events, notifications, and other information all in one convenient place.
Be sure to select Cedar Heights to have instant access to all things CHMS!
CHMS Activity Bus begins Tuesday, September 10th!
Buses will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Please confirm with a staff member their availability prior to staying after school.
Students must be supervised by an adult in order to receive a bus pass.
Buses will leave CHMS 4:30pm
Have you downloaded the new KSD app yet? If you haven't, this is a great time to grab it from Google Play or the App Store! All of your KSD news, events, notifications, and other information all in one convenient place. And Rooms are launching on Tuesday, September 10th, making it even easier to stay connected to teachers and classrooms! Download it today!
September is Attendance Awareness Month! "Be Present, Be Powerful!" is this year's inspiring theme from Attendance Works. KSD is dedicated to encouraging all students to arrive on time and attend every class. Being present is crucial for unlocking their full potential and ensuring the best opportunities for success. Let’s work together to make every moment count and harness the power of consistent attendance!
CHMS September Newsletter is here! Follow the link to view
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CHMS Lego League begins Tuesday, September 3rd.
Help Support Lego League with their annual fundraiser: Red Robin, Thursday, September 5th. 20% of your food purchase goes back to CHMS Lego League
Reminder: CHMS Picture Day is tomorrow during ELA classes.
All students/staff are required to take a picture for their ID card.
ID cards serve for student identification, ASB and bus passes
Optional: you may pre-purchase picture packages online through Dorian studios
