Carthage Elementary School District 317

Carthage Primary School, Picture Day is Wednesday, Aug 27.
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Wow, what a way to start the school year! I hope you have heard as many positive stories about these first few days as I have and thank you for your patience as we get used to our new normal at CMS.
Monday started with a welcome and the students chanting, "I am awesome! Change is difficult. I can do difficult things!" before being released to their classes. We started using Today's First Five in classrooms and ended with the installation of a new GaGa Pit and popsicles, both donated to the students of CMS.
We have a request for next week and moving forward to use the alley or Washington Street for drop off and pick up. The businesses across the street and the bus lane should not be used at these times.
Thank you! I look forward to a great year at CMS.

Attention girls entering 6th-8th grade at CMS who are interested in playing g softball. There will be a camp next week: July 16 - 18th. More information and registration is at Illini West in the office or contact Coach Dooley.

Board Vacancy Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter and resume to show your interest to Kristi Thompson (kthompson@cesd317.org) by June 13, 2025. Interviews will be held at the Board Meeting on June 18, 2025 during executive session.

CMS Summer Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on the following days in June: Monday, 6/2/25 Tuesday, 6/3/25 Wednesday, 6/4/25 Tuesday, 6/10/25 Wednesday, 6/11/25 Thursday, 6/12/25 Tuesday, 6/17/25 Wednesday, 6/18/25 Thursday, 6/19/25 Monday, 6/23/25 Tuesday, 6/24/25 Wednesday, 6/25/25 Thursday, 6/26/25 July and August dates available by appointment: Leave a message at school 217.357.3914 or contact Mindy Bockenfeld directly at mbockenfeld@cesd317.org or 217.357.1523

A packet was sent home last week with resources to get the 6th grade healthcare; immunizations and dental care are required in 6th grade. Also information to obtain a sport physical. Please contact Christen Osborne in the CMS office for more information or another copy of the packet.

CMS Amazing Race is tomorrow 8:15-11:15am. Each section will complete 10 tasks around the square. Permission form is required to participate. The prize is Pizza & Polar Pop in the afternoon. Non-participants will stay at CMS with a teacher/staff member. Thank you!

You should have received a permission slip for your student to participate in the Amazing Race being held on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will have a BBQ and field day. Students will be released at 12:30 for summer.

We collected Chromebooks & power cords; you may bring missing parts to school on Tuesday. Report cards are coming home with students today. Contact your student's homeroom teacher with any questions.

Carthage Primary Friday, May 23 - Last day for PreK Monday, May 26 - NO SCHOOL- Memorial Day Wednesday, May 28 - Early Dismissal 12:20 Shuttle Bus, 12:30 everyone else Wednesday, May 28 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR CESD#317 STUDENTS Have a Safe & Fun Summer!

To keep students engaged in learning during the end of this school year, each section is earning points by being BLUE & turning in assignments. Points will be added to their team's Amazing Race Points on Tuesday, 5/27. Additional information can be found in the announcements.

TOMORROW - EARLY DISMISSAL - School Improvement Day : Thursday, April 17, there will be Early Dismissal. Shuttle Bus pick up is 12:20 & everyone else will dismiss at 12:30. TOMORROW - NO PREK Classes NO SCHOOL - GOOD FRIDAY: Friday, April 18 there will be NO SCHOOL. NO SCHOOL - EASTER MONDAY: Monday, April 21 there will be NO SCHOOL.

Parents, we need your help. Energy Drinks are not permitted at school. 4 of 4 cans confiscated today state, "Drink (or consume) responsibly: not recommended for children". Thank you for your support!

Attention parents: The 5 Essentials Survey has been extended until Monday. Thank you to the 25 parents who have completed it so far! If you have not done so already, please complete the 5 Essentials Survey at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ Thank you for your time and feedback.

Hello, this is a reminder that CMS will be conducting our ISA & IAR testing this week. Please encourage your child(ren)to try their best and be prepared with sleep, breakfast, a charged Chromebook, headphones and a calculator (7th & 8th). Thank you for your support with these exams!

Last Reminder: If you've already completed the 2025 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey, thank you! If not, please take a moment to complete it before the March 28, 2025 deadline. Survey link: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. For questions, call 1-866-440-1874. Thank you!

This is Dustin Day, the superintendent of Carthage Elementary School District. This call is to remind families that on Friday, March 14, 2025, there will be an early dismissal for Kindergarten through 8th grade. There will be no school for PreK. Dismissal times are as follows. Shuttle Bus at CPS will pick up in the East Parking lot at 12:20. Everyone else at the Primary School will dismiss at 12:30. Middle School will dismiss at 12:35. Thank you and have a great weekend.

Attention winter and spring athletes: Wednesday, March 12th is team picture day for Boys Basketball, Volleyball, Scholastic Bowl, and Track & Field. If you have turned in your uniform, we have it for you to wear. If you have a uniform at home; bring it to school tomorrow to wear in your team picture. Thank you.

This is a reminder to complete the 2025 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey before it closes on March 28, 2025. Please take the survey here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. For questions, call 1-866-440-1874. Thank you for your participation!

CPS Families: Please join us in celebrating Read Across America on Monday, March 3. Your child is invited to wear pajamas to school!