CES October Newsletter

Posted Date: 09/30/26 (12:00 PM)

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Colwich Elementary-Middle School

October 1, 2026

Oct 1 - Student Council Convention 8:30 - 11:45 at Valley Center
Oct 1 - 3rd-4th-5th attend FFA Fall Fest @ Andale from 8:30 - 10:30
Oct 6 - Fire Safety Presentations 9:00 & 1:00
Oct 7 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Oct 7 - Title I Parent Meeting 5:00 library
Oct 8 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice 8:00 - 11:00 am
Oct 8 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Oct 9 - NO SCHOOL
Oct 10 - Colwich Fall & Fun Run 9:00-11:00 at Ball Fields
Oct 15 - PreK PM Pumpkin Patch Field Trip 11:45 - 3:15
Oct 16 - End of 1st 9 Weeks
Oct 19 - 1st Basketball Practice
Oct 20 - Girls Basketball Parent Meeting 5:30
Oct 21 - Picture Retake Day
Oct 21 - Basketball Pictures 2:40
Oct 21 - Boys Basketball Parent Meeting 5:30
Oct 24 - Trunk or Treat - 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Oct 26 - Red Ribbon Week - scroll down to see theme days
Oct 29 - PreK Halloween Parties 10:30 & 2:15
Oct 30 - Halloween Costume Parade 2:00 pm south gym
Oct 30 - HSO Halloween Parties 2:30
Nov 2 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice

Virtue of the Month

October's Virtue of the Month is RESPONSIBILITY.

RESPONSIBILITY Parent Guide

Middle School Activities

Student Council members will attend a convention on October 1 from 8:30 - 11:45 at Valley Center High School.
Our Lady Cardinals have had a great season, thank you to Coach Lies and Coach Biby! Their tournament will be October 17 at Trinity Academy.
Click HERE to view the upcoming schedule of events!
7-8 Boys and Girls Basketball will start practice on October 19.
Basketball Parent Meetings are Oct 20 for girls and Oct 21 for boys. We ask at least one parent to attend.
Team and individual photos will be at 2:40 on October 21.
Basketball shirts may be ordered online via Logo Envy. Deadline to order is Oct. 19.

Congratulations to our Student Athletes of the Month!

Birdie Hockett & Lawrence Doll

Monthly Breakfast & Lunch Menus

How do I add money to my student's meal account?

You can send a check or cash in an envelope with your student's name on it to the office.
Make an online payment via https://linqconnect.com/main
Each child's meal account is separate.

Book Bingo for 2nd-5th Graders!

Students earn one stamp for every book read.
A regular Bingo wins a small prize like candy. A Black Out that covers the entire board earns a spot at the end-of-year Bingo Party. There will be a movie, Gambino’s pizza, pop, and possibly some extra recess!
Students were given a paper Bingo card to track their progress.
You can view your students card with their current stamps and the spots they still have left to complete. Links are below for each grade, cards are listed alphabetically.
2nd Lies:
https://canva.link/mw4xger1syv9khm
2nd Seiler:
https://canva.link/3lo17csq0rsy6yw
3rd Gutschenritter:
https://canva.link/saz4l9k0ahxikfk
4th Kincaid:
https://canva.link/odxct0z1b1k79ge
5th Stanton:
https://canva.link/4le5td3c11460fm

BOOK BINGO ends in May, so there is plenty of time!

Keep reading, and good luck!

~ Miss Hannah Marx

After School Opportunities

MonArt is offering Drawing and Lego Classes after school on Wednesdays in Mrs. Kincaid's room. Click this LINK to sign up.

Colwich Youth/Rec Basketball 2026-2027 for 2nd thru 6th Graders

Registration for the 2026 Colwich Rec Basketball League opens Monday, September 28 and closes Sunday, October 18.
Please read this Parent Letter.
Player fees for this year are $65.
Jerseys are $15 if your player is new, has outgrown theirs, or needs a replacement. Jerseys will remain the same design year to year. (Maybe check with 7th/8th grade parents that don’t need their jerseys anymore if you are in need of a jersey!)
Optional matching shorts are available for $12, but they are not required.

Registration Details

Registration and payment will be on the Colwich Ballclub website at https://colwichballclub.com/2026-colwich-rec-basketball-registration/.
No late registrations will be accepted.

Student Dismissal Reminder

Please review our student dismissal map HERE.

We ask parents to stay in the car line vs. parking in a spot.
We like to reserve the parking spots for preschool parents.
Preschool students may use the car line if they have older siblings. Teachers will help them meet their siblings at the south gym doors.
Remember no parking is allowed on the east side of the school to allow for bus traffic.

BRIGHT START SCREENINGS

If you live in the Renwick or Maize school districts, the Kansas Department of Education invites you to attend a free screening through the Maize COOP. The purpose of the screening is to assess children, aged from birth through five, in the areas of walking, talking, seeing, hearing, and learning.

For a free appointment, call (316) 722-3105 (Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm) or email brightstart@usd266.com.

Upcoming Screening Dates: