Cannonsburg Newsletter Nov 6

cannonsburg math night november 10

Join us for Math Night here at Cannonsburg on Tuesday, November 10th, please RSVP here if your family will be attending!  This event is from 6:00-7:30pm and it will be a night filled with FUN math games for all families to enjoy together.  There will be giveaways and prizes and you and your family can even order pizza (see RSVP above) to enjoy while playing.  We hope to see everyone there!

Meet Our Social Worker

ABOUT ME: 

My name is Mrs. Chino and I am the School Social Worker (SSW) at Cannonsburg Elementary School. When I am not in school working with students, I love to travel, hike, kayak, run, walk, bike or bake. I have lived all over this country and have loved living in Michigan the most. 

SOCIAL WORK: 

My role is to support your student’s progress socially, behaviorally, and academically. School social workers work with students who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) on targeted goals or through monitoring and consultation with school staff. Progress is monitored regularly and reported to families at the end of each trimester. 

ATTENDANCE: 

Your child’s attendance matters. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10% or more of school) is linked to lower academic achievement. By 6^th grade, chronic absence is a strong predictor of dropping out of high school. 

DATES TO REMEMBER: 

IEP Due Date: 

***You will be contacted by the IEP case manager prior to this date to schedule.

• Annual Review (Update Goals)
• Re-Evaluation (3 year testing and goal updates) 

CONTACT:

Email (BEST) : rchino@rockfordschools.org 

Phone: 616-863-6344 ext. 3218

Holiday Support

There are times in life when knowing people are thinking about you just makes things a little easier.  Your Cannonsburg families would really like to share some love and resources with your family this holiday season.  If you are in need of support in this season of life, please fill out the form below or the form sent home with your student BY Wednesday November 11.  All information will be kept strictly confidential. Our office team and school Social Worker will share the requests (no names will be shared) with other families at Cannonsburg who would like to help/sponsor a family.  Families receiving donations will need to select a time and pick up the donations on Wednesday, December 16.  If we do not have enough sponsors to help all of our families, we will prioritize based on need and/or those that have not been previously supported.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

DO YOU WANT TO SPONSOR A CANNONSBURG FAMILY?

If you are interested in sponsoring a Cannonsburg family this season please sign up below:

Sponsor a family sign-up

Cannonsburg's Flag helpers

Thank you to our 5th Grade Flag helpers who help make sure our country is honored, respected, and celebrated each and every day!

holiday program

Mrs. VerMerris has created a website linked below with more information about the program. Thank you for saving the date...we can't wait to share the magic of the season with you!

Holiday Music Program Link

experimenting in 5th grade science

Cannonsburg Breakfast and lunch

The State of Michigan is once again providing FREE breakfast and lunch to Michigan students. You can view the menus for both using the links below.

Cannonsburg Breakfast Menu

Cannonsburg Lunch Menu

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Get Involved: Volunteer Opportunities

There are so many ways to make a difference at Cannonsburg Elementary! Whether you have a little time to give or want to get more involved, we have opportunities for everyone.

Recess Rams — 1 volunteer needed from 11:35 AM-12:45 PM 
Support and interact with students during lunch and recess.

Sign up for Recess Rams

Front Door & Greens — 1 volunteer needed
Dec 1st — date and time are flexible!
Help decorate our school’s front entrance and two planters for the season.

Sign up for Front Door & Greens

Cubs Cupboard — 1 more volunteer needed
Help student council run the Cubs Cupboard during lunch.

Sign up for Cubs Cupboard

Popcorn Day and Mileage Club are fully staffed through November 7—thank you to everyone who has signed up!

Thank You, Cannonsburg Families!

Warm fuzzies sign-up

This tradition helps to support teachers and staff with special treats. Once or twice a month, families donate snacks, drinks, or meals to keep our wonderful Cannonsburg crew fueled for the day!  Whether you are stocking the fridge with drinks, dropping a snack, or putting together a fruit bar, the staff will thoroughly enjoy this special day. Sign up on your own or collaborate with others!  

Sign up here

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Rockford Public Schools: School Assistance Program in partnership with REF and Pine Rest offers couseling services for family members.

Call 1-800-442-0809, press 1 and follow the prompts.  Say "I have a SAP with Rockford Public Schools" or schedule online at: Pine Rest Scheduling

For complete details please follow the link to the School Assistance Program page: 

School Assistance Program

Cannonsburg REMINDERS

Who do I call if my student will be absent or late to school?

• If your student will be absent or tardy, please call the attendance line 616-863-6344 option 1 OR email both the teacher AND Nicole Curtis at: ncurtis@rockfordschools.org or Diane Karasiewicz at: dkarasiewicz@rockfordschools.org 
• If a student is ill, you must include the symptoms (or diagnosis) for our weekly health report to the Kent County Health Department. 

What if my student is out sick?

Absences MUST be called into the office 616.863.6344 or emailed to the front office.

Please leave a message on our general voicemail box if you are calling after hours. Whether you are reporting an absence on our voicemail, the State of Michigan requires us to know the following:

• Student's name and teacher
• Reason for absence - if it is an illness we need to know the symptoms of the illness - vomiting, coughing, fever, cold, diarrhea, lice - whatever the reason may be.

Who do I notify if I have a dismissal change for my student(s)?

• We kindly request that there are no early pick-ups after 3:10 pm. Once the parent pick-up line starts to form out front, the office staff is busy with dismissal duties throughout the building.
• Please be sure to let us know of any dismissal changes PRIOR to 2:30 pm
• To contact us with changes, please call 616-863-6344 or email both the teacher AND Nicole Curtis at ncurtis@rockfordschools.org  or Diane Karasiewicz at dkarasiewicz@rockfordschools,  in the event the teacher doesn’t see the message prior to dismissal. 

Where do I find parent communications?

• Our family newsletter and other updates are posted on the RPS website on the Cannonsburg page bi-weekly during the school year
• You can also check out the Cannonsburg PTC Facebook page
• Please always feel free to call or email the office with any questions

How do I set up or change busing for my student(s)?

• Please contact Transportation directly at 616-863-6328
• We also appreciate your help to support our drivers and remind your students of proper bus behavior

Important Contact Information:

Office/Attendance Line  616-863-6344

Nicole Curtis (office): ncurtis@rockfordschools.org

Diane Karasiewicz (office): dkarasiewicz@rockfordschools.org 

Principal Cotter: tcotter@rockfordschools.org

Transportation Office: 616-863-6328

BAC/Child Care Office: 616-863-6560

My Ride K-12 App

My Ride K-12 capabilities include the following:

• Stop location, assigned route, and scheduled pick up time.
• GPS geo-location push notifications, giving estimated time of bus arrival and information concerning bus status changes.
• Real time communication and messaging.
• Secure and confidential log in.
• Android/iOS app and web version available.

Download My Ride K-12 App Here