Catawba Heights Elementary

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08/24/2025

Hurricane Update: Week of August 24, 2025/Actualización de Huracanes: Semana del 24 de agosto de 2025

Good afternoon, Catawba Heights Hurricane Families. This is Principal Glenn with your weekly Hurricane Update.

Thank you to our staff and students for doing such a great job practicing our safety evacuation drills this past week, including our Tornado Drill. This coming week, we will continue to practice a few more safety drills and procedures to ensure everyone is prepared.

On Monday, August 25th, and Tuesday, August 26th, please note that Bus 503 students will be a 2nd load in the afternoon. This means students on Bus 503 will not leave Catawba Heights Elementary until around 3:15–3:30 PM. Families are welcome to pick up their students on those two days if you would like.

On Wednesday, August 27th, our 3rd graders will take the Beginning of Grade (BOG) Test. To encourage strong attendance, any 3rd grade class with 100% attendance that day will earn a Popsicle Party! Let’s cheer them on as they do their best.

Health and Wellness Reminder:

As we move through cold and flu season, please help us keep everyone healthy by following these guidelines:

Keep your child home if they have a fever of 100.4°F or higher.

Students may return to school once they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine.

If your child stays home due to illness, please send a parent or doctor’s note for the absence.

By working together, we can help keep our school community safe and healthy, which allows for the best teaching and learning environment.

Thank you for your continued support, and remember our school vision: We believe, we achieve, and we succeed together!

Go Hurricanes!

Buenas tardes, familias de Catawba Heights Hurricanes. Les habla la directora Glenn con su Actualización Semanal de Huracanes.

Gracias a nuestro personal y estudiantes por hacer un excelente trabajo practicando nuestros simulacros de seguridad esta semana, incluyendo el Simulacro de Tornado. Esta próxima semana continuaremos practicando algunos simulacros y procedimientos más para asegurarnos de que todos estén preparados.

El lunes 25 de agosto y el martes 26 de agosto, los estudiantes del Autobús 503 saldrán en una segunda ronda por la tarde. Esto significa que no saldrán de Catawba Heights Elementary hasta alrededor de las 3:15–3:30 PM. Las familias que lo deseen pueden recoger a sus estudiantes en esos dos días.

El miércoles, 27 de agosto, nuestros estudiantes de 3.er grado tomarán la Prueba de Inicio de Grado (BOG). Para motivar una buena asistencia, cualquier clase de 3.er grado con un 100% de asistencia ese día ganará una Fiesta de Paletas. ¡Vamos a animarlos para que den lo mejor de sí mismos!

Recordatorio de Salud y Bienestar:

A medida que avanzamos en la temporada de resfriados y gripe, ayúdennos a mantener a todos sanos siguiendo estas pautas:

Mantenga a su hijo/a en casa si tiene fiebre de 100.4°F o más.

Los estudiantes pueden regresar a la escuela después de estar al menos 24 horas sin fiebre y sin usar medicamentos para reducirla.

Si su hijo/a se queda en casa por enfermedad, por favor envíe una nota del padre/madre o del médico para justificar la ausencia.

Trabajando juntos, podemos mantener a nuestra comunidad escolar segura y saludable, lo que permite el mejor ambiente de enseñanza y aprendizaje.

Gracias por su apoyo continuo, y recuerden nuestra visión escolar: ¡Creemos, logramos y triunfamos juntos!

¡Vamos, Hurricanes!

08/20/2025

Bus 82 Parents & Guardians, the bus is running about an hour behind schedule this morning (Wednesday, August 20, 2025). The route should begin close to 7:30. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused.

08/17/2025

Good evening, Catawba Heights Hurricane Families!

We had a fantastic first week of school, and we are so excited about all the learning and growth ahead in the weeks and months to come. Thank you for helping us start the year strong!

Here are this week’s important reminders:

Kindergarten AMC BOY Testing continues through Friday, September 5, 2025.

NC ELI assessments have begun and will continue through November for all kindergarten students.

iReady Math BOY assessment window for grades 1–5: Monday, August 18 – Friday, September 5.

mClass BOY assessment window for grades K–5: Wednesday, August 20 – Wednesday, September 10.

Wednesday, August 20 – CHES Safety Drills will take place in the morning before lunches begin. We practice these early and often so that, in the event of an emergency, students and staff will know exactly what to do.

Let’s continue making this the best school year yet! Have a great evening, and we’ll see you bright and early Monday morning. As always — Go Hurricanes!

¡Buenas tardes, familias de los Huracanes de Catawba Heights!

Tuvimos una primera semana de clases fantástica y estamos muy emocionados por todo el aprendizaje y crecimiento que nos espera en las próximas semanas y meses. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a comenzar el año con fuerza!

Aquí están los recordatorios importantes de esta semana:

Evaluación inicial AMC (BOY) para Kindergarten continúa hasta el viernes 5 de septiembre de 2025.

Las evaluaciones NC ELI han comenzado y continuarán hasta noviembre para todos los estudiantes de kindergarten.

Ventana de evaluación iReady Math BOY para los grados 1–5: del lunes 18 de agosto al viernes 5 de septiembre.

Ventana de evaluación mClass BOY para los grados K–5: del miércoles 20 de agosto al miércoles 10 de septiembre.

Miércoles 20 de agosto – Simulacros de seguridad en CHES se llevarán a cabo por la mañana antes de que comiencen los almuerzos. Practicamos estos simulacros temprano y con frecuencia para que, en caso de una emergencia, los estudiantes y el personal sepan exactamente qué hacer.

¡Sigamos haciendo de este el mejor año escolar hasta ahora! Que tengan una excelente tarde y nos vemos el lunes por la mañana, bien temprano y con energía. Como siempre — ¡Vamos Huracanes!

08/10/2025

Hurricane Update: Week of August 10, 2025

Good afternoon, Catawba Heights Hurricane Families. This is Principal Glenn with your weekly Hurricane Update.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Open House on Friday. It was a pleasure meeting so many of you as we prepare for an excellent year ahead. I am honored to serve as the new Principal of Catawba Heights Elementary School and look forward to partnering with you to ensure every student succeeds.

At Catawba Heights, our Vision is: We believe, we achieve, and we succeed together!
Our Mission is: We lead with love, we learn with pride, we lift each other up side by side.

This Week’s Key Information:

First Day of School – Wednesday, August 13, 2025, for all 1st–5th grade students.

Kindergarten Phase-In Days – Kindergarten families must follow the specific phase-in schedule provided at Open House. If you did not receive one, your child’s teacher will contact you on Monday with your assigned day and time.

Morning Drop-Off

Begins at 7:05 AM and ends promptly at 7:30 AM.

Do not enter the parking lot gate until the first bus has arrived.

There will be one drop-off line; students must be ready to exit the vehicle promptly.

After 7:30 AM, the front doors will be closed and locked. Parents must park and walk students into the front office for check-in.

Afternoon Pick-Up

Follow posted signage and staff directions.

Do not enter the parking lot until signaled by a staff member.

Your cooperation with these procedures is essential for student safety and an efficient arrival and dismissal process.

Our faculty and staff are excited to welcome students back. Thank you for trusting us with your children each day. We are committed to making 2025–2026 our best year yet.

Have a great evening, and as always—Go Hurricanes!

Actualización de Huracanes: Semana del 10 de agosto de 2025

Buenas tardes, familias de Catawba Heights Hurricane. Les habla la Directora Glenn con su actualización semanal de Huracanes.

Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en la Casa Abierta el viernes. Fue un placer conocer a muchos de ustedes mientras nos preparamos para un excelente año escolar. Es un honor para mí servir como la nueva Directora de la Escuela Primaria Catawba Heights y espero poder colaborar con ustedes para garantizar el éxito de cada estudiante.

En Catawba Heights, nuestra Visión es: ¡Creemos, logramos y triunfamos juntos!
Nuestra Misión es: Dirigimos con amor, aprendemos con orgullo y nos levantamos unos a otros lado a lado.

Información Clave de Esta Semana:

Primer Día de Clases – Miércoles, 13 de agosto de 2025, para todos los estudiantes de 1.º a 5.º grado.

Días de Fase de Kindergarten – Las familias de Kindergarten deben seguir el horario específico de fase que se entregó en la Casa Abierta. Si no lo recibió, la maestra de su hijo se comunicará con usted el lunes para darle su día y hora asignados.

Dejada por la Mañana

Comienza a las 7:05 AM y termina puntualmente a las 7:30 AM.

No ingrese por la puerta del estacionamiento hasta que haya llegado el primer autobús.

Habrá una sola línea de dejada; los estudiantes deben estar listos para salir del vehículo de inmediato.

Después de las 7:30 AM, las puertas delanteras estarán cerradas con llave. Los padres deberán estacionar y acompañar a sus hijos a la oficina principal para registrarlos.

Recogida por la Tarde

Siga la señalización publicada y las indicaciones del personal.

No ingrese al estacionamiento hasta que un miembro del personal le indique que puede hacerlo.

Su cooperación con estos procedimientos es esencial para la seguridad de los estudiantes y para un proceso eficiente de llegada y salida.

Nuestro personal docente y administrativo está entusiasmado por dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes. Gracias por confiarnos a sus hijos cada día. Estamos comprometidos a hacer que el año escolar 2025–2026 sea el mejor de todos.

Que tengan una excelente tarde y, como siempre, ¡Go Hurricanes!

06/18/2025

Join us for Kindergarten Boot Camp on Monday, Aug. 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. Families can tour the school, meet teachers, and ask questions. Students will take a short assessment to show off their skills and get ready for an exciting year ahead.

Register at: https://shorturl.at/BvU7V

05/19/2025

Good Evening, CHES Families:

This is Mrs. Bradley with important information for the week.

Yearbooks are still on sale for $20.

On Monday, we will have the EOG Math Retest.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, we will have the grade level End of the Year Awards. Specific days and times have been shared by teachers.

Wednesday, May 21st is the last day of school and will dismiss at 2:30pm.

Thank you to the CHES Community for all of your support. The last three years have been a wonderful experience. I wish everyone a wonderful summer!!!!

05/11/2025

Good Evening, CHES Families:

This is Mrs. Bradley calling with important information for the week.

Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers and all women who love and nurture children!!

Yearbooks are still on sale for $20.

This week, we will continue with EOGs:

Monday, May 12th - Science EOG (5th grade only)
Tuesday, May 13th - Math EOG (3-5)
Thursday, May 15th - Reading Retest
Monday, May 19th - Math Retest

K-2 students are also completing their end of the year reading and math assessments.

Please make sure that students are rested, have eaten breakfast, and are committed to doing their very best.

End of the Year Grade Level Awards are scheduled as follows:

Tuesday, May 20th
8:30am - 5th Grade Awards and Graduation
10:30am - Kindergarten Awards and Graduation
12:00pm - 2nd Grade Awards

Wednesday, May 21st
8:15am - 3rd Grade Awards
9:30am - 4th Grade Awards
12:00pm - 1st Grade Awards

Wednesday, 5/21, is also the last day of school and will dismiss at 2:30pm.

Thank you for your support as we Soar to New Heights!!

Have a wonderful evening and week!

05/07/2025

Good Evening, 5th Grade Parents!

If your child is attending Mt Holly Middle School next year and is interested in joining band, please plan on attending the Instrument Testing Day at Mt Holly MS on Saturday, May 10th @ 10:00am! If you are unable to attend please contact the band director, Mr. Whiteley, at [email protected]

Thank you and have a great day!

05/04/2025

Good Evening, CHES Families:

This is Mrs. Bradley calling with important information for the week.

Yearbooks are on sale for $20. You can pay with cash, check, or online.

This is Teacher Appreciation Week!!! Please join me in thanking our wonderful teachers and staff for all that they do for students and our school every day. I am truly thankful and blessed to work with such a dedicated, knowledgeable, nurturing, and supportive group of educators. A special thank you, in advance, to our PTO and Student Council for making this week so special!!!

On Tuesday, May 6th, we will host our Spring Chorus Concert starring students in grades 3-5. Students should wear spring colors and report to the school at 5:30pm. The concert begins at 6:00pm. Thank you, Ms. Notario, for organizing this performance.

On Thursday, 5/8, 3-5 students will take their Reading EOG, on Monday, 5/12, 5th graders will take the Science EOG, and on Tuesday, 5/13, 3-5 students will take the Math EOG.

It's extremely important for students to be present, rested, have eaten breakfast, and give 100%. They have worked hard all year. We are excited to see their growth and proficiency.

Thank you for your support as we Soar to New Heights!!

Have a wonderful evening and week!!