Dear Families,

Happy Friday! Today was a special community meeting as we shared the book many of the teachers of CWS and I have been writing over the years called “In Their Own Voices: Let the People Who Do the Teaching Do the Talking.” We are proud to share what we have learned over the past 31 years at CWS! And thank you to some students from Chairin’s class who shared their soapbox speeches with us!

Next Friday, May 23 is a prose half-day with 11:30am pickup for all students, and there is no school the following Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. 

The lost and found is overflowing and will be donated to charity next Friday, May 23. Please see the pictures attached here and encourage your child to stop by the second floor to look for any missing belongings. 

I hope your family will join us tomorrow, Saturday, May 17 for the Arts & Science Fair hosted by the PTA. This event will run from 11am-3pm at school with fun activities for the whole family. 

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming dates:

• Saturday, May 17: Arts & Science Fair
• Friday, May 23: Half-Day 11:30 pickup for all students (Prose Professional Development)
• Monday, May 26: No School (Memorial Day)
• Thursday, June 5 – Friday, June 6: No School (Anniversary Day/Clerical Day)
• Monday, June 9: Half-Day 11:30 pickup for all students (Prose Professional Development)
• Thursday, June 19: No School (Juneteenth)
• Wednesday, June 25: Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony for fifth grade families
• Thursday, June 26: Last Day of School!

We have 25 days of school left this school year! There are writing celebrations, field trips, and so much more happening. Please ensure your child attends school regularly. 

Enjoy your weekend!

Warmly,
Maria