Newsletter October 10, 2025

Upcoming Events:

MON, OCT 13

• 🦃Happy Thanksgiving - No School

TUES, OCT 14

• 🍕Hot Lunch & Milk Starts

WED, OCT 15

• Blue Jays Spirit Day - Wear blue or white to support the team!

FRI, OCT 17

• Grade 4 Fire Safety Presentation
• Cat Woods sings O Canada at Fronts Hockey Game

MON, OCT 20

• Happy Diwali and Happy Bondi Chhor Diwas to all those that celebrate these special holidays

FRI, OCT 24

• Mailloux, Griffin, Dowdell, Bryant on a Field Trip

Advisory Council

Cataraqui Woods Elementary School Advisory Council is pleased to host this year’s Halloween Dance!

Admission:
This is an all-ages event!
$2.50 per person, max of $10 per family.
Kids 0-3 are free.
Students must be accompanied by an adult. 

- Live Music by DJ Tess
- Face Painting
- Food and Drinks
- Games
- 50/50 Draw (18+)
- Photo Booth

Dress in your costumes (but no weapons please).

 This event is open only to members of our school community. 

🎉 Advisory Council Needs Bingo Volunteers! 🎉
Help support our school — just 2 hours of your time can make a big difference!

We're looking for volunteers to help out at Play! Gaming & Entertainment for our school's Bingo fundraising shifts. It’s an easy and fun way to contribute to our school community!

👋 What you’ll do:
• Greet and welcome guests
• Clear dishes and help keep the space tidy
• Assist with customer needs

🕒 Shift length: Just 2 hours
🧑‍🏫 Training:
• Complete a quick 15-minute online training
• Shadow an experienced volunteer for one shift

📅 Upcoming volunteer dates:

• October 12, 2025 at 4:00pm
• October 26, 2025 at 12:00pm
• November 30, 2025 at 12:00pm
• December 28, 2025 at 12:00pm
• January 25, 2026 at 12:00pm
• February 8, 2026 at 4:00pm
• March 29, 2026 at 12:00pm

 🔗 Ready to get started?
1️. Complete the online training: https://pcga-kingston.ca/Training
2️. E-mail us at cwesbingo@gmail.com to schedule your shadow shift

📣 Open to all members of the school community! Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, guardian, teacher, or staff member — we’d love to have your help!

Keep up to date with Advisory Council on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/cwesparentcouncil/

- SCHOOL HAPPENINGS -

Ordering Hot Lunch

Visit:   https://lunchboxorders.com/ to view menu options and to place an order.  

Following are the weekly deadlines for ordering.

Weekly Deadlines

Wear your Jays gear or blue or white for game 3 of the ALCS (American League Championship Series)

Lost and Found

Our Lost and Found is steadily growing! If your child is missing a water bottle, hoodie, lunch container, or any other personal item, please encourage them to check the Lost and Found area located near the main office. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of October, so be sure to take a look soon.

Supporting Smooth Morning Transitions

Timely arrival plays a key role in helping students begin their day with confidence and ease. We ask that all children arrive on time and join their class cohort in their designated zone. Late arrivals can disrupt classroom routines—especially as students are still learning the flow of morning entry and settling in.

If your child does arrive late, please ensure they sign in at the office and proceed promptly to class. To support a calm and focused transition, we kindly encourage parents and guardians to keep drop-offs brief. A quick goodbye helps us guide students directly to their classrooms and maintain a consistent start to the day.

If you remain in the front lobby with your child, we assume you are actively engaged with them. In these moments, staff may step away to assist other students who are already in the process of transitioning to class. This helps us ensure that all children receive timely support and direction.

For our Kindergarten families, please make sure a staff member is present with your child before leaving the building.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in helping all students start their day successfully!

Terry Fox Goal Update!

We celebrated a very successful fundraising campaign by raising over $6685!  A new CWES record!  Pies were thrown, heads were shaved, the whole school celebrated!  The school had the pleasure listening to the brave story of Allison Billings and her successful battle with cancer.

A huge thank you to the entire community for their incredible generosity.  An amazing event honouring so many, including our beloved, Lisa Murphy.

Sing O Canada at a Fronts Game!

Our school has the opportunity to join other Grade 1-8 students in singing O Canada at a Kingston Frontenacs gam on Friday, October 17, 2025. If your child is interested in participating, please fill out the permission form below. If you'd like to purchase tickets for the game, please scan the QR code.

Permission Form O Canada Fronts October 2025

Please find alternate parking during these times.

- Community Happenings -

Cat Woods Spirit Wear

Get your Cat Woods Comets spirit wear here: 

Cataraqui Woods Elementary School - eStore (specialtytrophies.ca)