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Mr. Corey’s Weekly Message - 12/20/24

CONNmunity!  Here is your weekly Principal Message.

Building Hours for Winter Break (12/23/24 – 1/3/25) will be:

 

Conn PTA Updates

Conn PTA is excited to bring back the Conn Cougar 5K!! In its second year, the 2025 Conn Cougar Race Event will include a timed 1-mile youth fun run/walk as well as a USATF-Certified Conn Cougar 5K course!! Register today to take advantage of early bird pricing, 5K registration will increase on 1/1/2025. Volunteer information and sign-up coming soon. https://www.connpta.org/events/conn-cougar-5k

 

Teacher Workday Friday, January 3  

On Dec. 3, the Board approved changing Jan. 3 to an unprotected teacher work day for all traditional calendar schools and a non-instructional day for students. This means that Winter break will be from Monday December 23 until Sunday, January 5. School will resume for students on Monday, January 6. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions or Review the updated calendar.

 

Returning in the New Year (2025): When we return in 2025, staff will review school-wide expectations with students.  Please assist us in preparing students; reminding them of the following expectations for all places on campus.  Our Positive Behavior Intervention Support Model is P.U.R.R. - 

 

P - Prepared & On Task

U - Using a Safe Body

R - Respect Yourself & Others

R - Responsible Behavior

 

Special Request from Ms. Weaver and Crew!!!
 
As you are cleaning up after your holiday festivities, please don't throw away LARGE cardboard boxes (like giant TV, trampolines or furniture boxes). The performing arts department could use those for sets for upcoming events! Thanks! 

 

Illuminating Connections for Alignment,

 

Mr. John Corey

Proud Principal of Conn Magnet Elementary

 

 

Important Dates to Remember/Reminders 

  • Monday, Dec. 23 - Friday, Jan. 3 - Winter Break (No School)

    • Please note: WCPSS Bd of Education converted Friday, January 3 to a Teacher Workday (No School).  The first day back for students will be Monday, January 6th, 2025!!!!!

  • Monday, January 6 - 3rd Grade Group 1 NC State Entrepreneur Garage Field Trip

  • Tuesday, January 7 - 4th Grade Group 1 NC State Entrepreneur Garage Field Trip 

  • Wednesday, January 8 - 4th Grade Symphony Field Trip & 3rd Grade Group 2 NC State Entrepreneur Garage Field Trip

  • Thursday, January 9 - 4th Grade Group 2 NC State Entrepreneur Garage Field Trip

  • Friday, January 10 - 5th Grade NC State Entrepreneur Garage Field Trip