CES would like to extend a huge thank you to Casey's for their donation! This summer we will install new lockers.
Congratulations to Callie Martin for placing 3rd in high jump at the Class S State Track Meet today!
Mrs. Martin's 3rd grade science classes planted trees on the playground. Their hard work will help us have shaded areas as the trees grow. Great job 3rd grade!
CES Enrichment is cancelled for today. This program is finished for the school year.
CES Cheer Clinic and Tryouts have been rescheduled!
CZR Junior Football League registration is open via SportsEngine. Please scan the QR code or use the link to register.
*JFL is not affiliated with CUSD 99. Please contact Sarah Wilson with questions.
CES Cheer Clinic and Tryouts are coming up! This is open to current 4th - 7th graders to tryout for the upcoming school year.
IMPORTANT INFO FOR ALL FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN: Summer Grocery Benefit - Deadline to apply is May 15.
Beginning this summer, Illinois will offer Summer EBT, the new grocery program for families with eligible school-age kids. Eligible families will receive $120 per child during the summer for groceries starting in June 2024.
🔶 If you’re already receiving food benefits such as SNAP/FDPIR/TANF/ETC. your school-age children are eligible for the Summer EBT program.
🔶 If your household income meets the requirements for free and reduced-price school meals, your family can receive Summer EBT grocery benefits.
If you think you qualify, please call and ask for an application from your school office. The deadline to apply is May 15.
Several athletes participated in the regional track meet. The following athletes qualified for State!
Callie Martin: 1st 100m Dash, 1st 200m Dash, 3rd High Jump
Wesley Parvin: 2nd Disc
Lucas Grogan: 2nd High Jump, 4th 4x200m Relay, 6th 100m Dash
Brydon Huie: 4th 4x200m Relay, 5th 100m Dash
Eli Garver: 4th 4x200m Relay
John Schlake: 4th 4x200m Relay
Congratulations to our State Qualifiers!
Thanks to Zoodles Animal Education for the fun visit! Our students were able to learn about all kinds of animals. CES always enjoys a visit from Zoodles! *If you paid for a picture, they will arrive before our last day of school.
The CUSD 99 Summer Lunch Program will begin at the end May!
CES Cheer Tryouts are coming soon! Sign up with the QR code below. Mrs. Hobbs will come to PE classes next week to give out more information.
There is a lot happening at CES!
-Ms. Harris's 7th and 8th grade science classes dissected Perch to learn about the external and internal. They also performed virtual dissections prior to the real dissection.
-Many classes have started taking their end of the year field trips. This is an exciting time for our students!
The CZR Football Team is hosting a Summer Camp open to current 2nd - 7th graders. Flyers will be sent home soon!
A group of our students took a bowling field trip today. Fun was had by all!
The book fair opens tomorrow for students to shop during school. Click the link to create an e-Wallet for easier shopping. www.s-bf.com/wallet
It's almost that time! Time to start thinking about summer camps. BEARCAT BASKETBALL CAMP will be Tuesday through Thursday the dates of May 28, May 29, and 30th for Boys and Girls entering 3rd through 8th grade. The form below includes all the details and will be sent home soon with your child. We hope to see a gym full of Bearcats at the camp!🧡💙
CES BOGO Book Fair is coming next week!
CES wears blue to prevent child abuse "One Child at a Time".
Parents/Guardians: The Illinois Youth Survey is scheduled at CES for May 3, 2024. The IYS is a statewide survey to better understand Illinois youth risk and protective behaviors as they relate to students and their success. It is conducted in schools with grade levels 8, 10, and 12 in the spring of even years. Your 8th grade child will participate in the survey during the school day. If you do not want your child to participate, please fill out the parent opt-out form and return it to the CES office.
The opt-out form can be found here: https://iys.cprd.illinois.edu/userfiles/Servers/Server_178052/file/2024/2024%20IRB%20Approved%20Parent%20Notification%20Letter.pdf
Frequently asked questions can be found here: https://iys.cprd.illinois.edu/faqs/parent