A Note from Mrs. Hammer
Spotlight on Positive School Climate at CGS and Beyond!
This week, several CGS teachers, six student leaders from Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2, and myself joined our intermediate school partners to share how Coventry Public Schools is nurturing a positive school climate across grades K-5. A school’s climate is the overall feel of daily life in the building. It reflects how students and adults treat one another, the sense of safety and belonging everyone experiences, and the routines and expectations that help children learn and grow.
At CGS, this work comes to life through our PBIS initiatives, thoughtful professional learning for teachers, and the student centered systems we use every day. From Flip, Flip Hooray raffle winners to our High Tide Heroes celebrations and daily video morning announcements that reinforce shared expectations, our students are actively shaping a joyful and respectful community. Teachers continue to deepen their expertise through ongoing learning and collaboration so that our approach remains consistent and responsive.
We’re sharing the presentation below and invite you to review it to see how our cohesive K-5 model supports children as they move through each grade!
If you’re interested in what our raffle prizes are for the month of December, you can take a peek here!
And a quick reminder…when sending an email communication to me, please also include Mrs. Morrison (kmorrison@coventryct.org).
CGS PTO News & Events
SAVE THE DATE: Globetrotters - Saturday, Dec. 27th
Tickets will be $37 each.
SAVE THE DATE: Disney on Ice - Saturday, January 17th
Tickets will be $40 each.
Original Works: Orders submitted by the original due date should arrive around the 16th. Fragile items will be held at the school for pickup; everything else will come home in student backpacks. There is an extended deadline if you still want to place an order for delivery after the holidays.
A Peek Inside Our Week
See photos of some of the special moments we shared this week.
Highlights include: holiday cookie decorating, CGS at Board of Education, the 67th day of school, and LOTS of school spirit!
And be sure to check out our December High Tide Heroes. We had the privilege of recognizing a lot of role model students this week!
Winter Afterschool Clubs & Activities
CGS is pleased to offer a variety of afterschool student clubs and activities this winter for students in Grades 1 & 2!
To help families plan ahead, we’ve compiled a list of all upcoming clubs, including details to help you and your student choose the best fit.
Club and event sign-ups are now open. Please note that some registration periods will close soon, so we encourage you to sign up as early as possible!
For any questions about clubs or registration, please contact Chris Kessler at ckessler@coventryct.org.
Remote Snow Days
As we head into mid-December, this is a reminder that the Board of Education has approved the use of 2 remote learning days this school year. On remote learning days, the schedule is abbreviated to provide time for live, academic programming. Our schedule is posted on the district website: https://www.coventrypublicschools.org/district/hourslocations
Students may be sent home with their Chromebooks when inclement weather is anticipated, however this is a PRECAUTION. You will always receive official notification from the Superintendent's Office prior to the start of school, if we're operating remotely.
Ask Me About
Below you’ll find 2-3 questions from your child’s grade-level team and specials’ teachers that connect directly to what they’ve been learning; both in academics, related arts, and in social-emotional learning lessons. These are great conversation starters to help your child share, reflect on their day/week, and celebrate their learning with you.
Ask your KINDERGARTNER…
- What do farm animals do to help us?
- About our letters qu, queen, /qu/ and z, zebra, /z/!
- What are the new Flip, Flip, Hooray Raffle prizes this month?
Ask your 1st GRADER…
- To retell Seven Blind Mice and include all of the story elements—characters, setting, problem, and solution.
- Brett and Jordan were playing Mario Kart. They drove 10 laps in the first game and 4 laps in the second game. Brent won 9 laps. How many did Jordan win?
- How do you spell your new trick words where? there? here?
- What were some of Polite Penguin’s challenges for your class this week?
- What prize(s) are you hoping to win with your Flip, Flip, Hurray cards? What did you earn Flip, Flip Hurray cards for this week?
Ask your 2nd GRADER…
- Why were the buffalo so important to the Native Americans?
- What things do we measure around our homes?
- What are some holiday traditions celebrated by your family?
Ask students based on their visit to MUSIC…
- Kindergarten: Can you sing the song “I Have a Little Dreidel”?
- 1st Grade: Can you sing the song “Up on the Housetop”?
- 2nd Grade: Can you sing the song “Frosty the Snowman?”
Ask students based on their visit to ART…
- Kindergarten: What different materials did you use to make your penguin pictures?
- 1st Grade: What is a landscape? What steps did you do to make your landscape?
- 2nd Grade: What happens when you add watercolor on top of oil pastel?
Mark Your Calendars!
CGS Student/Staff Holiday Spirit Days: December 12th - December 23rd Spirit Day Calendar
CHS Carolers Visit CGS: Monday, December 22nd
Early Release - Winter Break: Tuesday, December 23rd Breakfast with Santa Flyer 2025.pdf
Winter Break: December 24th - January 2nd
Events in the Larger Community
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