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Collins Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Cebula
Week of 1-17-2020

Highlights and Important Information:

• Kindergarten Pre-Registration will open on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Please note that you need to complete the entire kindergarten registration process by May 15th in order to be notified of your child’s school placement by June 1st. This includes families with older siblings already attending a school within the District. Click here for details on the three-step pre-registration process.
• Everyone is expected to follow the morning drop off expectations. This video serves as a reminder and outlines the morning routine.  Please help keep our children safe and adhere to these guidelines. You must pull all the way up on both Martin and Arlington. Remember it is a DROP and GO line. 
• Parent Workshop: February 26, 2020 at 7:00PM for a Social Emotional Learning hosted at Riker Hill Elementary School! Sinead Crews, Director of School Counseling, and the elementary school counselors will present an informative program devoted to exploring social emotional learning with K-5 parents! During the program, parents will have the option of attending two break-out sessions on specific topics relates to students' social and emotional development as well as learn about resources and strategies. Please RSVP by completing the form below to help in our planning and organizing: https://forms.gle/vBG3RHih5MbJgUYMA   

Upcoming Events:

• No School Monday, January 20th
• Delayed Open for PD Tuesday, January 21st 
• Winter Concert Wednesday, January 22nd at MPM 7:00pm
• Third Grade Dance Residency Performance - Thursday, January 30th 9:00am

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Collins Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Cebula
Week of 1-10-2020

Highlights and Important Information:

• Everyone is expected to follow the morning drop off expectations. This video serves as a reminder and outlines the morning routine.  Please help keep our children safe and adhere to these guidelines. You must pull all the way up on both Martin and Arlington. Remember it is a DROP and GO line. 
• Please label all coats, hats, lunchboxes, water bottles, etc. The Lost and Found was once again overflowing. We had a “fashion show” during the lunch periods. Many items were returned to students! 
• Parent Workshop: February 26, 2020 at 7:00PM for a Social Emotional Learning hosted at Riker Hill Elementary School! Sinead Crews, Director of School Counseling, and the elementary school counselors will present an informative program devoted to exploring social emotional learning with K-5 parents! During the program, parents will have the option of attending two break-out sessions on specific topics relates to students' social and emotional development as well as learn about resources and strategies. Please RSVP by completing the form below to help in our planning and organizing: https://forms.gle/vBG3RHih5MbJgUYMA   
• Report Cards will be posted today at 3:00pm for Grades 1-5

Upcoming Events:

• PTO meeting January 14th at 7:00 - Superintendent Dr. Block will be joining us
• Coat Drive until January 17th 
• MLK Service Donations due by January 17th 
• No School Monday, January 20th
• Delayed Open for PD Tuesday, January 21st

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Collins Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Cebula
Week of 12/20/19

Highlights and Important Information:

• Wishing everyone a happy and healthy break. Enjoy time with your loved ones. Happy New Year. See you in 2020! 
• Please be sure to arrange for your children to be picked up promptly @ 2:40pm.  Recently, there have been many students who are not picked up on time and are housed in the main office. In the future habitual late pickups will result in a meeting with Mrs. Cebula.
• Everyone is expected to follow the morning drop off expectations. This video serves as a reminder and outlines the morning routine.  Please help keep our children safe and adhere to these guidelines.
• Thank you to the PTO for recognizing that Collins has the best staff. The  luncheon was most impressive- delicious food, cruise-themed decor, desserts galore, and so many small touches! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Go TEAM!
  
  

Upcoming Events:

• School Re-opens Thursday, January 2 - 2020

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Collins Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Cebula
Week of 11/15/19

Highlights and Important Information:

• Please join us at our next PTO Meeting, Tuesday November 19th at 1:30pm.
• THANKSGIVING PIE SALE: The Collins PTO is selling pies from Alstede Farms. Delicious farm-fresh pies in 9 varieties including blueberry, apple, and strawberry rhubarb. Pies are $20 each or 2 for $35 and are perfect for your table or to bring to your Thanksgiving celebration. Pies will be distributed after school at Collins on the black top on Tuesday, November 26th.  Click HERE to place your order. Deadline to order is Monday, November 18th. Contact Lisa Brodsky, lisa_brodsky1@yahoo.com or Melanie Wurtele, melaniewurtele@gmail.com.
• Planning for COLLINS MULTICULTURAL NIGHT is under way! The event will be held on January 30th from 6:30-8:00pm at Collins.If you are interested in representing your culture at a table and/or as part of a performance, please contact The PTO.
• Grade 6 students in the Mount Pleasant Middle School STEMbassadors club will host an exciting evening of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Students in grades 2-5* and their families can take part in hands-on activities presented by the STEMbassadors throughout the evening. Entrance to the event will be through the MPM Cafeteria entrance doors.  Registration is required by 11/13.   REGISTER ONLINE!
• Retakes and Club photos are on November 20th. Please send back the original photos if you wish to have a retake. 

Upcoming Events:

• Tuesday, November 19 - PTO Meeting 1:30pm
• Wednesday, November 20 - Photo Retake Day
• Wednesday, November 27 - ½ DAy 12:15pm Dismissal
• Thursday, November 28 and 29 - NO SCHOOL

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Collins Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Cebula
Week of 11-6-2019

Enjoy the long weekend!!!!

Highlights and Important Information:

• There is no school Thursday and Friday November 7th and 8th.

• I wanted to take a moment to thank you for taking the time to come and visit with your child’s teacher to discuss the growth and achievement they have made thus far. What a joy it is to have such partnership and collaboration with each of you! 

• Planning for COLLINS MULTICULTURAL NIGHT is under way! The event will be held on January 30th from 6:30-8:00pm at Collins.If you are interested in representing your culture at a table and/or as part of a performance, please contact the HSA.

• Grade 6 students in the Mount Pleasant Middle School STEMbassadors club will host an exciting evening of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Students in grades 2-5* and their families can take part in hands-on activities presented by the STEMbassadors throughout the evening. Entrance to the event will be through the MPM Cafeteria entrance doors.  Registration is required by 11/13.   REGISTER ONLINE!

• Pictures are in backpacks today. Be sure to check and see your smiling kiddo. Retakes and Club photos are on November 20th. Please send back the original photos if you wish to have a retake. 

Upcoming Events:

• Thursday - Friday November 7-8 NO SCHOOL

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Collins Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Cebula
Week of 11-1-2019

Highlights and Important Information:

• Next week we have Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Students will be dismissed at 12:15. 
• There is no school Thursday and Friday November 7th and 8th
• Planning for COLLINS MULTICULTURAL NIGHT is under way! The event will be held on January 30th from 6:30-8:00pm at Collins. It’s always a highlight of the year! If you are interested in representing your culture at a table and/or as part of a performance, please contact the PTO.
• Grade 6 students in the Mount Pleasant Middle School STEMbassadors club will host an exciting evening of science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Students in grades 2-5* and their families can take part in hands-on activities presented by the STEMbassadors throughout the evening. Entrance to the event will be through the MPM Cafeteria entrance doors.  Registration is required by 11/13.   REGISTER ONLINE!
• Thank you for your cooperation and patience while planning for Halloween. Thrilled the rain stopped just in time for our parade!!! 

Upcoming Events:

• Monday - Wednesday November 4-6 - 12:15pm Dismissal
• Thursday - Friday November 7-8 NO SCHOOL

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Collins Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Cebula
Week of 10/25/2019

Highlights and Important Information:

• Mrs. Carter continues to plan activities to support kindness and respect. Check out the blacktop to see the chalk messages from our TEAM!
• Please make sure to reference the Halloween letter that was sent out last week and is posted on the school website. 
• Make sure your child wears lots of green on Friday, November 1st. We look forward to our first Collins Pep Rally. 
• Lost and Found is overflowing. Please label all clothing with your child’s first and last name. 
• Next Week is Red Ribbon Week. Please see the Dress Up Days Listed Below.
• Please remember to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences at https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Collins_Elementary_School_1

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, October 28th - Garden Day
• Monday, October 28th - Red Ribbon Week - Peace out to Drugs wear Neon or Tie Dye
• Tuesday, October 29th - Red Ribbon Week - Team Up Against Drugs - Wear you Team Jersey
• Wednesday, October 30th - Red Ribbon Week - Wear Red
• Tuesday, October 29th - Garden Day
• Thursday, October 31st Halloween Parade 2:15pm
• Friday, November All School Pep Rally at 1:30  - Wear Green and white or Collins apparel

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Collins Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Cebula
Week of 10/11/2019

Highlights and Important Information:

• It is expected that all parents and guardians drive safely and slowly near our school. The safety of our students is of utmost importance and we all must be extra cautious and patient when driving near our school. Your cooperation is appreciated. Additionally, the drop off line is to DROP OFF children only. If you need to get out of the car then you must park and not use the drop off line. Your cooperation is appreciated.
• We had a wonderful assembly sponsored by the PTO. It was called Number Drummer. He worked with the grades as they performed music acts using different types of percussion sounds.
• We had wonderful garden lessons this week as children picked carrots from our garden.
• Picture day is October 17th. Flyers need to be returned or online orders must be placed prior to the 17th.
• The 5th graders participated in a wonderful team building activity run by Mr. Purdue and Mrs. Carter. They learned to work together and problem solve.
• Please follow us on Twitter ‎@collinsprincip1 and @CollinsElemSch.  Here you can find exciting pictures and events that happen here at Collins! 
• There is no school on Monday, October 14th as there is an in-service PD Day 
• Please make sure you sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences via the link that was sent home yesterday.  https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Collins_Elementary_School_1

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, October 14th - NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, October 15th - PTO Meeting 1:30pm 
• Stuff the Bus Collections  through October 23rd.

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Collins Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Cebula
Week of 10/4/2019

Highlights and Important Information:

• It is expected that all parents and guardians drive safely and slowly near our school. The safety of our students is of utmost importance and we all must be extra cautious and patient when driving near our school. Your cooperation is appreciated. Additionally, the drop off line is to DROP OFF children only. If you need to get out of the car then you must park and not use the drop off line. Your cooperation is appreciated.
• This was our first week of the Golden Spatula. The students were excited to see which class followed the rules and won for the day. The winners this week were; Shalom, Fiore, Ried, Van Laar (2x), Greenwald (2x), Dunleavy, Dorfman, Mitchell, Miller, Baird, Berrios, Pannia (2x), Cataldo (2x) and Minniti. Remember the class with the most wins at the end of each month wins a special prize.
• We had an excellent turnout for BTSN.  Students were excited to see letters from their parents/guardians the next day. 
• Picture day is October 17th. Flyers will be going home next week. 
• Please follow us on Twitter ‎@collinsprincip1 and @CollinsElemSch.  Here you can find exciting pictures and events that happen here at Collins! 
• There is no school on Wednesday, October 9th. 

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, October 7th - Garden Day
• Tuesday, October 8th - Garden Day
• Wednesday, October 9th - NO SCHOOL
• Friday, October 11th - Number Drummer Assembly 
• Friday, October 11th - 12:15 - 2:15 - 5th Grade Team Building Day
• NO ASE NEXT WEEK
• Monday, October 14th - NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, October 15th - PTO Meeting 1:30pm

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Collins Weekly Newsletter from Mrs. Cebula
Week of 9/27/2019

Highlights and Important Information:

• It is expected that all parents and guardians drive safely and slowly near our school. The safety of our students is of utmost importance and we all must be extra cautious and patient when driving near our school. Your cooperation is appreciated. 
• Back to School Night is on October 2nd. The schedule was emailed and it also located on the website. This event is for parents only. Please make arrangements for childcare. 
• October is a busy month. Please be aware that information on Week of Respect, School Violence  Awareness, and Red Ribbon Week will be coming your way soon. 
• PIcture day is October 17th. Flyers will be going home next week. 
• Please follow us on Twitter ‎@collinsprincip1 and @CollinsElemSch.  Here you can find exciting pictures and events that happen here at Collins! 
• Wishing everyone a nice four day weekend and to those who celebrate a Happy New Year!

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, September 30 - No School
• Tuesday, October 1 - No School
• Wednesday, October 2 - Back to School Night