Keith Carter, Principal
Dr. Charles Cunningham, Assistant Principal
Phone: 706-769-7764
Fax: 706-769-3538
2nd Annual CFES Summer Writing Challenge
CFES Parents and students,
We would like to challenge our CFES students to write over the Summer. Last year we had over 50 students participate in this Summer activity. We are asking students to use the topics below to create a writing journal that will be given to me in August. We encourage all CFES students to participate in this summer activity. Make sure you use the writing process (Pre-Writing, Drafting, Responding, Revising, Editing, and Publish) to produce a well-written piece. During the first week of school, next Fall, there will be a prizes awarded for three or more completed writings. The students that complete all four writings will be judged and the winner will become the CFES Principal for the day. Good luck CFES Authors!!
1. Think of your favorite place. What do you like about this place? What do you do there? How does it look, smell, and feel? Now write an essay describing your favorite place so that your reader will be able to picture it.
2. Imagine that you were on a ship in the middle of the ocean. What does your ship look like? How does the ocean look? What does the sky look like above you? What do you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste as you look about? Describe your ship in the middle of an ocean of Water.
3. If you had a time machine and could go to any time in the past or future, where you go? Explain why you chose that particular time.
4. Write a poem about your favorite animal and the habitat where it lives.
5th Grade Graduation
Friday May 17th at 9:00 a.m.
Field Day
Tuesday May 21st
Summer Begins
Wednesday May 22nd
Students don't forget to read this summer!!!
Check out Dig Into Reading
The Summer Reading Program @ the Bogart Library
This program encourages children and families to keep reading throughout the summer . Evidence continues to prove that sustained reading over the summer contributes to maintaining literacy skills.
Who is it for?
Kids from newborns to age 11 may participate. Children leaving the fifth grade can choose to participate in either the Children’s program or the Young Adult program. Find out about each and decide which you like better!
Click here for the Dig Into Reading Program informational flyer and the Library's schedule for the summer!
You can also click here to see the 4th and 5th grade BOB Books for the 2013-2014 school year!!
Oconee County 4-H Summer Programs 2013
Join Oconee County 4-H to fill up those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer! 4-H is offering fantastic programs for everyone. Senior 4-H’ers will be teaching some awesome classes throughout the summer. Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. Classes are for students in grades 5-8 for school year 2013-2014 unless specified otherwise.
Click here for a list of the 4H Summer Programs 2013
All classes begin and end at the 4-H office.
CFES Official Garden is ready to grow!! Last week students, with the help of CFES’s PTO, helped to start and plant a garden for out back! Various flowers and vegetables will be grown! Students will work each week to learn, as well as help out, with the garden!
Click here to see the CFES Garden on the Oconee Patch
Oconee County High School
presents
2013 Cheer Warriors Kiddie Camp & Future Cheer Warrior Training Clinic
May 29-31, 2013, 9:00am- 12:00pm
Click 2013 Cheer Warrior Kiddie Camp for more information
Join Kim Landrum with Dream Team Triathlon for this FREE transition clinic for kids. Coach Kim will teach your child everything they need to know to participate in the June 1st YWCO Kids Tri the Y Youth Triathlon.
Click YWCO Tri Clinic for more information
Oconee County School's LunchPrePay website will become MySchoolMoney beginning March 26th, 2013. Change of names will NOT affect customer account registration information or customer balances.
Click My School Money to see the official Oconee County letter and for additional information.
Click here to access Oconee County's eBoard Communication Tool!
Colham Ferry competed in the 2013 Battle of the Books for the first time February 14th
Congratulations to our 4th grade team who placed first in the district and our 5th grade team who placed as well!
Motto:
Care for Every Student
Foster Learning for Life
Educate for Success
Strengthen Character
Purpose: The purpose of Colham Ferry Elementary School is to provide learning experiences which inspire students to excel in academics, build strong character, and promote citizenship.
Volunteers who spend extended, independent time with students in schools are now required to review training materials provided by the Georgia Department of Education and complete a volunteer information form. Such individuals should click here to access the materials and the form, and return the completed form to the appropriate school principal.
Partner In Education Family Spirit Nights
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS THIS YEAR!!! WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT!!
CFES School Council
***Next Meeting will be next school year
Meeting Minutes
**Documents from May 8th Meeting:
Minutes from February 13th Meeting
2012-2013 CFES PTO EVENTS
August
µ7th Teacher Luncheon 11:00am
µ7th Meet the Teacher 1:00pm-3:00pm (PTO Table)
µ8th Tissues & Treats 7:15am-8:00am (Kindergarten)
µ17th Fall Fundraiser Kick-Off (Fantastic Savings Coupon Book)
µ20th-24th Bookfair (PTO sponsors the volunteer help for this event)
September
µ6th Hearing & Vision Screening (PTO sponsors the volunteer help for this event)
µ7th End of Fall Fundraiser
µ10th All Fundraiser Money Due
µ20th First PTO Meeting & Bingo Night 6:30pm (Gym)
µ21st Rock Star Party (For Eligible Coupon Book Sellers)
October
µ5th Fall Festival 5:00pm-8:00pm
November
µ8th PTO Meeting & Bingo Night 6:30pm (Gym)
December
µ6th Teacher Luncheon 11:00am
µ13th & 14th Santa Shop
January
µ17th Live Cake Auction 6:00-7:30pm PTO Meeting & 5th Grade Music Performance (Gym)
February
µ11th – 15th Bookfair (PTO sponsors the volunteer help for this event)
µ20th & 21st Jump Rope for Heart (PTO sponsors the volunteer help for this event)
µ28th PTO Bingo Night 6:30pm (Gym)
March
µ7th Spring Fundraiser Kick-Off (Mustang Gallop Fun Run)
µ15th Fun Run Day
Oconee Area Resource Council - Mentor Program
Request Form
Parent Information and Consent Form
Colham Ferry Elementary School
Motivated students enjoy learning and are successful students!!!
Because we believe that student motivation is so important for school success, this year we have initiated a school-wide Motivated Mustang program. Our goal is to provide instruction, activities and experiences which help students grow in the areas of academics, citizenship and problem solving. The Motivated Mustang program is designed to encourage growth in intrinsic motivation, responsibility and student initiative for students at all grade levels.
During pre-planning, CFES teachers developed a list of attributes which they believe are essential for success in school and in life. The Motivated Mustang program will focus on those attributes through instruction, procedures, and peer collaboration. Lessons will target activities designed to encourage individual responsibility, academic growth, critical thinking, and integration of technology. Students will participate in learning projects, classroom meetings, and individual goal setting activities during the school year to strengthen student motivation.
As teachers developed the list of essential attributes, they also designed a Motivated Mustang visual model. We are sharing this graphic model with students, parents, and the community to help communicate an awareness of our key goals. The model addresses all areas of development and reflects our concern for the whole child.
During the year, we will recognize individual students who exemplify Motivated Mustang characteristics. We encourage you to send ideas and activities which motivate your child.
Motivated Mustang Charteristics Include:
Focused Learner, Critical Thinking, Good listener, Strong Communication Skills, Confident, Technologically Savvy, Write Convincingly, Respectful, Healthy Active Lifestyle, Persistence, Applies Mathematical Fundamentals, Global Perspective, Problem Solver
Attention: Title I Parents of Oconee County School Students
CFES Target Assistance Plan 2012-2013
CFES Title 1 Parent Involvement Plan 2012-2013
Come check out CFES's Parent Resource Center. Inside are
-Leveled Books
-Books on CD
-Parent Handbooks
-Math
-Reading
It is open from 7:30am-3:00pm
Location: Title I Classroom (Mrs. Griffith's Room)
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