CES November Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/01/26 (06:30 PM)

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Colwich Elementary-Middle School

November 1, 2026

Nov 2 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
Nov 3 - 8th Grade Field Trip to WSU 9:00-1:30
Nov 4 - 2nd Grade Field Trip 9:00-2:30
Nov 4 - After school legos classes start
Nov 5 - HSO Parent Meeting 6:30 @ Gambino's
Nov 7 - Winter Market 10:00-2:00 CES north gym
Nov 7 - District Middle School Dance @ GPE Gym 7:00-9:00 pm
Nov 9 - 20 - HSO Christmas Gift Card Fundraiser
Nov 10 - 5th-8th Green Card Reward Activity 9:45-2:00
Nov 11 - Veterans Day Program 10:00 south gym
Nov. 20 - $1 Dress Down Day for Blessing's Box
Nov. 20 - School Assembly 2:30
Nov 23 - 27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

HONESTY Parent Guide

Middle School Activities

We are happy to announce our coaches for the 2026-27 season!

Girls: Morgan Cothran (A team) and Annabeth Baalmann (B team)
Boys: Dexter Walker Jr (A team) and Eric Wapelhorst (B team)

Click HERE to view the upcoming schedule of events!

Garden Plain Middle School is hosting a district dance Saturday, November 7 from 7-9 pm in their middle school gym. Admission is $5 and concessions will be available for purchase. Students must attend a Renwick school and be in 6th, 7th or 8th grades. The theme is USA Patriotic.

Counselor's Corner

November is a great time to focus on GRATITUDE!

MODEL GRATITUDE

Share what you are grateful for with your children, whether through a blessing before a meal or by keeping a family gratitude journal.

BE SPECIFIC

Instead of general praise, point out specific actions. For example, say, "I appreciate how you helped your sister with her homework".

MAKE IT A HABIT

Like any skill, gratitude takes practice. Incorporate small, regular activities into your routine, such as a "gratitude tree" or a "gratitude jar" where you can write down things you're thankful for.

As cold weather approaches ...

Recess will be held outside when the feels-like temperature is 32°F or above.
Please make sure students dress appropriately for the cold weather.
Students can wear uniform pants/approved leggings under uniform jumpers/skirts and bring warm coats, gloves, and hats to stay comfortable while playing outside.
Thank you for helping keep our students warm and ready for recess!
Please review the below uniform policy: Click HERE to view dress code.

Monthly Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Winter Market November 7

Saturday, November 7 is the Winter Market held in the school's north gym from 10:00 - 2:00. Stop by to get some Christmas shopping done!

Free entry
Holiday gifts
Handmade crafts
Food trucks
Raffle baskets

HSO Parent Meeting November 5

Join us to talk about our winter events at Gambino's at 6:30 pm.

Stay connected with the HSO monthly newsletter - sign up HERE!

Next we will be hosting the Veterans Day program reception and collecting orders for the Teacher Christmas gift card fundraiser!

$1 Dress Down Day - Friday, November 20

Help us replenish our Blessing's Box!

Students may wear non-uniforms if they donate $1 per non-uniform item worn.
We will also collect canned goods for the Blessing's Box.
We ask apparel to be school-appropriate. No tank tops, crop tops, or micro shorts.
Students not participating need to wear school uniforms and/or Friday spirit shirts.

No School November 23-27

Email colwichoffice@gmail.com for assistance.

We wish you safe travels if your plans take you out of town. Our teachers and staff are so thankful for our students and their families.

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.

Open below link to read:

2026 Parents Right to Know Letter

Open below link to read:

2026 Students Right to Know Letter

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:

Nov. 13, 2026 Andale Elementary School
Dec. 11, 2026 Maize Early Childhood Center
Jan. 15, 2027 St. Marks

Contact Info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

send us a direct message with ParentSquare to Jayni Reinhard or Christine Aschenbrenner
316-796-1331
colwichoffice@gmail.com
ces.usd267.com