Corinth-Holders Elementary School

Today is the first day of National School Lunch Week! This year the School Nutrition Association and JCPS are celebrating the power of school lunch! In the quest for academic success, research shows that healthy school lunches give kids the stats they need to come out on top. 🥗🍞 #NSLW23 #LevelUpWithSchoolLunch

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: We are still in need of a few more volunteers for book fair next week - Monday, October 9th - Friday, October 13th. If you are available to volunteer, please visit the CHES PTO Facebook page to review the available slots and to sign up. Thank you in advance for helping our students bring the joy of learning home! If you have any questions, please email CHESPTOVolunteer@gmail.com. Please make sure you have signed up to be a volunteer. The link is on our CHES website.

Let's make some noise for our teachers on #NationalTeachersDay!!! Teachers don't just teach the students of JCPS, they inspire, motivate, mentor, and coach them. Our teachers pour their hearts and souls into their students each and every day. Teaching is a calling, and we are forever grateful to those who have answered that call, and have chosen JCPS to fulfill their purpose! THANK YOU TEACHERS!!!💝👏

Corinth-Holders Elementary parents and families—our main fundraiser, the Corinth-Holders Elementary Fun Run kicks off soon! 🗓 Mark your Calendars! 🗓 💻 Registration on MYBOOSTER.COM opens on 10/11/2023 🏁 Corinth-Holders Elementary Fun Run starts off on 10/25/2023 🎉 Event Day on 11/03/2023 Get excited!

Attention all knitters and crocheters: CHES is joining Operation Gratitude's CLEAR YOUR STASH initiative to help send handmade scarves and hats to our service members. We will be collecting these handmade items up until 10/26. You can use ANY color, ANY stitch, and ANY pattern for your hats and scarves! The only rules are that you must use a size 4 worsted weight yarn (no bulky yarn), your scarves must be between 4" - 5" wide and 48" - 50" long, and if you are making hats, please don't add a pom-pom. All items can be turned into the front office. If you have any questions, please reach out to Melissa Waring or Ashley Morton.

Here are some local opportunities from the Johnston County Public Health Newsletter.

Happening tonight for anyone interested... Have a great weekend everyone!

It is BOOK FAIR TIME! October 9th to 13th is our Fall Book Fair!! Keep an eye out for the flyers that will be coming home with your students. E-wallets are an excellent option for families to use (see the flyer for more information)

There is no school for students on the JCPS traditional calendar on Friday, September 22, 2023. This is a teacher workday.

MYVolunteer is the new volunteer management system. To become an approved volunteer, you must complete the application. This process includes previously approved volunteers. If you plan to volunteer at any time this year, please complete your volunteer application as soon as you can even if you filled out an application earlier this year.

There is no school for students on the JCPS traditional calendar on Friday, September 22, 2023. This is a teacher workday.

Don't forget...Tuesday is dress like a pirate day!

Good Evening Pirates Parents, Students, and Staff! This is Kenneth Bennett, Interim Principal at Corinth-Holders Elementary School with an announcement in reference to our carpool. Please have your Carpool tag displayed to help expedite the dismissal process in the afternoons. If you do not have a carpool tag, please visit the main office as soon as possible to get one. You must present a photo identification that matches the information on your student's information form. All individuals who picks up your student should be listed on the student information form and have identification. Also return your Technology Agreement form if you have not already done so. Thank You for your support of Corinth-Holders Elementary School.

Good evening, Pirate Families! This week, you will receive information for our BACKPACK BUDDIES PROGRAM through the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. This program sends home two healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner items to help families supplement their pantries over the weekend. Please only sign and return the form with your child to school if you are interested in the Backpack Buddies program for this school year. The Food Pantry is a separate event and is open to the community so you do not need to sign this form to utilize the pantry. If you have any questions, please send me a message, email me at ashleymorton@johnston.k12.nc.us or feel free to call the school and ask for Ashley Morton. --------- ¡Buenos tardes, Familias Piratas! Esta semana, recibirá información sobre nuestro PROGRAMA BACKPACK BUDDIES a través del Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Este programa envía a casa dos productos saludables para el desayuno, el almuerzo y la cena para ayudar a las familias a complementar sus despensas durante el fin de semana. Solo firme y devuelva el formulario con su hijo a la escuela si está interesado en el programa Backpack Buddies para este año escolar. La Despensa de Alimentos es un evento separado y está abierto a la comunidad, por lo que no es necesario firmar este formulario para utilizar la despensa. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíeme un mensaje, envíeme un correo electrónico a ashleymorton@johnston.k12.nc.us o no dude en llamar a la escuela y preguntar por Ashley Morton.

Good Evening Pirate Families, This is Michelle Butler, Assistant Principal at Corinth-Holders Elementary - the BEST school in Johnston County with your weekly message. What an amazing first week of school! There was great teaching and learning going on in each classroom and students were seen smiling and excited to learn. This is going to be a fantastic year! Monday is a holiday which means no school for students and staff. Please enjoy the extra day with your families and friends. This week we are excited to welcome our pre-k and kindergarten students. PreK and Kindergarten students have received their staggered entry day - either on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. If you are unsure of your day, please contact your child’s pre-k or kindergarten teacher. Parents of PreK students and kindergarten students are invited to walk their children to their classrooms on their first day of school. The Kindergarten Open House has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 7 from 5:30-6:30. Also on Thursday evening is Bilingual Night for our families whose primary language is not English. Ms. Maldonado and Ms. Diaz will be here as resources to help answer any questions our bilingual families may have from 6:00-7:00 on Thursday, September 7. If you are having difficulty connecting with your child’s ROOMS account, please send an email to michellebutler@johnston.k12.nc.us with your name, your child’s name, and your preferred email. And a few reminders from last week: All students can eat breakfast and lunch free of charge. Extras such as snacks and cookies are not free but can be purchased from the cafeteria. Dismissal will begin at 3:55. Please make sure your child’s teacher is aware of how your child will be going home tomorrow. Thank you in advance for your patience as we expect there to be delays with carpool and bus transportation this week. Remember there is no school on Monday. Have a wonderful week and thank you for your continued support and partnership. CHES is the Best. Go, Pirates!

Pirate Families, Since all of JCPS is closed today, CHES Open House will not take place this evening as originally planned. Pre-K Open House will be on Friday, September 1st. Pre-K students and parents may visit their classroom anytime between 1:00 and 5:00 on Friday. The Kindergarten Open House will be rescheduled for Thursday, October 7th from 5:30 - 6:30.

JCPS CLOSED FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 Due to the impending inclement weather conditions caused by Hurricane Idalia, Johnston County Public Schools will be closed for all students, staff, and visitors tomorrow, Thursday, August 31. This includes all after school activities on Thursday. The district will operate under Condition 1 of our Inclement Weather Procedures. Weather Conditions can be found online by visiting www.johnston.k12.nc.us/weatherconditions. This decision has been made out of an abundance of caution and per the guidance of local and state emergency service officials. We hope that all of our students, staff, and families stay safe, and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate this severe weather event.

We had a wonderful first day back to school and want to thank all of our students, staff, and families for working together to make today a success. We want to share a few reminders to keep things running smoothly in the days and weeks ahead. In the first few weeks of school, it’s typical for our bus routes and carpool lanes to run a bit slower than normal. Our drivers are getting used to new routes, there are more drivers on the road, our students are getting into a routine, and most importantly - we are focused on keeping everyone safe at all times. We ask that you keep these things in mind if our arrival and departure procedures are moving more slowly than we anticipate. If your student is a bus rider, we encourage you to download the EduLog Parent Portal App, for real time information on where your student's bus is on their route. We also want to remind our families that the majority of our schools are offering free breakfast and lunch this school year. All schools, with the exception of Clayton High, Cleveland Elementary, Cleveland High, Corinth Holders High, and Powhatan Elementary, will offer free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision. Families with students attending non-qualifying schools are encouraged to complete a Free and Reduced meal application to receive benefits for this school year. This form, which can be found on the district website, assists our schools in many other services throughout the year, and can be beneficial for our families and students. Lastly, please be reminded that all of our school campuses now have a weapons detection system in place at the entrances of our school. All students, staff, and guests will be expected to pass through the system upon arrival to our campuses. This first week of school is a busy time, with a lot of excitement for our students. Please be reminded that attendance will be taken daily. However attendance calls for students who are marked tardy or absent will not resume until next week. We thank you in advance for your help in making this a great school year.

Just one more sleep until we welcome our students back to school!! We hope all of our students get a good night's rest and are excited to take on the day tomorrow! We can't wait to see you in the morning! ❤️📚🍎