USA Symbols

Our kindergarten has been learning about symbols that represent The United States of America!
We are discussing, learning facts to write and creating likenesses about:
 The American Flag
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Bald Eagle
Liberty Bell
Statue of Liberty

We have enjoyed listening to connections students have made as a result of President Day being in February, the Olympics, family travels or pictures students have seen.

Many students are showing an interest in history as a result of such focused attention on these great symbols that represent our country.

If in the area please come by to see the writing hanging in the hallway done by our great KinderKids!

Estimation Station Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are Needed~

Our Kindergarten is looking to raise money for our Sea World entrance fees and supplies for students in May. We will be hosting an Estimation Station on February 6th and 7th. We are in need of volunteers to help set up the display containers and area, collect tickets and money from students in the morning in the front of the school.

Thank you so much for taking the time to help,

CHES Kindergarten Teachers and Students



Estimation Station Parent Team

In addition we are needing the following items for our Estimation Station:
We have these assigned to certain classes to bring, but in reality we really just need the items.


Large Gumballs (Marek & Williams)
Valentine M&Ms (Mika)
Small Conversation Hearts (Collins)
Gummy Worms (Crawford)
Dimes (all classes)

Penguin Webcams

Here are some penguin webcams we have been watching while learning about these fascinating birds.
Sea World Webcam

California Academy of Science Webcam

Frozen Planet Discovery Channel

Animal Planet Penguin

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Sea World Donors Choose

Let the countdown begin!!  Kindergarten is going to Sea World!! If you haven't heard, our trip last year was phenomenal and we have been looking forward to going again this year.  We are scheduled to go on May 8th. More information will come once the date approaches.

Due to budget restrictions, we can not utilize the school buses.  Because of our very generous friends and families last year, we were able to fully fund 2 charter buses to transport us to Sea World.  In order to make this trip possible again, we need your help!  Please follow the link below.  It will take you to our "Donor's Choose" website where we have set up the opportunity for you to donate towards the cost of the buses.  For the next 7 days, until January 16th, Disney is offering a match of your donation.  Upon check out, please enter the code DISNEY.  This code must be used in order for the match donation to apply.

Sea World or BUST! - Click HERE!

Please feel free to forward this email to relatives, friends, colleagues, businesses or anyone else that you think would like to help us out.  Our goal was met quickly (in less than 24 hours) last year because so many of our families shared this opportunity with others.

Thank you so much for your support!  This trip was so exciting last year and we would love for these children to experience it also!

Please let us know if you have any questions!!  Sea World...here we come!!

If you would like to make a donation straight at school just let your child's teacher know. We can use this money for student fees into SeaWorld.

Lights-Hallway-Sparkle

We've been so busy teaching and learning with students that our hallway got forgotten. Thanks you to some kindergarten parents for using their creative talents to make our hallway sparkle.  Thank you to Kristi & Chuck Carroll and Kathy Ingram for making it light up!

They did a great job making our hallway "light up"!

Yearbook Ordering

CARPENTER HILL YEARBOOK

Order Deadline – January 17th!

Dear Parents,

          It is now time to order your Carpenter Hill Yearbook!!  The yearbook will be filled cover to cover with photographs of friends, teachers, classes, special events and activities that occurred throughout the school year!! Kindergarten will even have self portraits!  Every child will receive an order packet in the next couple of days… please be on the lookout for this information.

          The 2013-2014 Yearbook will have a hard cover, and ALL PAGES WILL BE IN COLOR!!!!  You must order now to be guaranteed a yearbook in the Spring!  From now through January 17, 2014, yearbooks are $22.00.  Because yearbooks will be delivered in May 2014, the publisher requires that all orders be final by January 17th. No order extensions this year!!   This year, there are three ways to order:

1.     Order online at www.smart-pay.com and enter customer # listed on the order form

2.    Order by mail by filling out the form in the order packet and submitting with payment, or

3.    Order by phone by calling 1-800-853-1337

No money will be collected at school!  I will leave extra order forms in the front office.  If you wish to have your child’s name personalized on the yearbook cover, it will cost an additional $4.00 (up to 20 characters), for a total of $26.00.  This is optional and can all be added online or by mail

Again, the deadline for ordering Yearbooks is January 17th!!   Only students that place orders by January 17th will be guaranteed a yearbook.  Only a few additional copies of the yearbook can be ordered, and once they run out, the yearbooks are gone!  No additional yearbooks can be ordered in the Spring

We also want your photos.  Upload the photos you take at CHES throughout the year to:

images.balfour.com  (no "www" in the front).

Our project number is: 421368  (skip the password).

In the caption information box please put: grade, event, student name.  This uploading process is easy and quick...!  Photos can be uploaded from now until March 15, 2014.

If you have any questions concerning orders, please contact Ann-Marie Sheely at amsheely@yahoo.com.   Thank you!   The Yearbook Committee.

Caring for the Cranes... shop for a cause

Caring for the Cranes

Make a Difference with Style!

The Kindergarten teachers from Carpenter Hill Elementary School have joined together to help support the Crane family. We recently heard a story about the Crane Family that lives in Kyle.  They have three children and two of them are extremely sick and fighting for their lives.  Can you imagine?  One sick child is enough, but two?  We were so touched by their story and feel the need to help them, and with your help, we can help the Cranes…here’s how:

You’re invited to Shop for a Cause!

SHOP: The holidays are here! Make your list and check it twice! You can help the Cranes by shopping for a cause with Silpada’s Sterling Silver Jewelry. 

PLACE YOUR ORDER: Silpada carries items for women, little girls and men. Order online or fill out an order form (see any Kindergarten Teacher). Can’t decide? Gift certificates are available for $25, $50, and $100. 

Order here:

http://sild.es/kUz

ORDER DEADLINE: November 26^th

DELIVERY: Jewelry will be delivered to your home in 3-5 days after the fundraiser orders are closed.