Ms. Chidester's Weekly Message: 1/20/23
Dear Conn Magnet Elementary School Families,
Instructional Start Time: It is important to remember instruction for students begins promptly at 9:15 a.m. All students should arrive at school with time to eat breakfast if needed, get to classrooms, and be ready to work by 9:15 a.m. Classrooms start social and emotional lessons, activities, and morning meetings upon arrival. These lessons are an important part of building and maintaining the classroom culture and relationships, as well as helping students make responsible and caring decisions.
Magnet Application Information and Reminders: The Magnet Application submission window ends Wednesday, January 25. Please use this website link to see your school options. 5th grade families MUST apply to continue on your magnet pathway. If you request your pathway school, Centennial Middle School, you will be selected on that pathway. Use this link to submit your magnet application.
All Magnet Families: Now is the time to apply for an entry grade sibling (Kindergarten, 6th grade, or 9th grade) to join a sibling who is currently enrolled for the 23-24 school year.
If you have questions, please email Mr. Gridley, Magnet Coordinator, at dgridley@wcpss.net.
2023-2024 PreK Registration is Now Open: Do you have a child who will be 4 years old on or before August 31, 2023? You might be interested in one of our Wake PreK Programs. Apply by June 16. Learn more
PTA Updates:
PTA Sponsored Winter Dance: Start practicing your best moves because Conn's Winter Dance is coming up! MardiCONN, a winter dance for Conn Magnet Elementary School families, will take place on Friday, February 10 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Jersey Mike's subs and refreshments will be provided while they last.
Students will prepare a half mask in class during the days leading up to the dance. Families are welcome to bring masks from home; however, no full-face masks or masks on sticks will be permitted. For safety and capacity planning, students must be accompanied by a supervising adult and entry is restricted to an adult and current Conn students.
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Sincerely,
Gabriel Chidester, Principal
Important Dates to Remember
- Friday, January 27- Teacher Workday- No School
- Friday, February 3- Be Bold, Stand Out: Wear a shirt, attire, accessories that are bold, bright, and noticeable
- Friday, February 10- Winter Dance Sponsored by PTA & Motivate Others: Wear shirts that portray positive motivational messages
- Friday, February 17- Black Out: Wear all black as a symbol of unity and strength
- Monday, February 20- Vacation Day- No School
- Friday, February 24- Black History Wax Museum Character Day
- Tuesday, March 7- Teacher Workday- No School