Challenger Elementary School

Greetings Challenger Elementary Family,

I hope you had a relaxing weekend! We are excited to welcome our scholars back on Monday!

We are currently seeing several illnesses, such as the flu, strep throat, Norovirus, and more, going around the school. We are working diligently to keep our campus sanitized to prevent the spread of germs. Please remember that students must be symptom-free (fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.) without medication for at least 24 hours before returning to school. If you’d like, you may send disinfecting wipes and Kleenex to your scholar's teacher—we greatly appreciate your support!

Absence Excuses:

Please remember to submit absence excuses as soon as your scholar returns to school. You are allowed up to eight (8) parent-written excuses and an unlimited number of doctor’s excuses.

Attendance Goal:

Our attendance goal this year is 95% or better. You can help us meet this goal by ensuring your child attends school each day and is in class by 8:00 AM.

Important Reminders and Upcoming Events:

February Activities:

• Black History Month
  School Theme: Celebrating Black History—Present, Past & Future
  Schoolwide Activities:

  • Scholars will participate in classroom lessons and enrichment activities.

  • Daily Trivia from Administration during announcements.

  • Local Black History Scavenger Hunt: Details will be shared - see below. Students will receive a list of locations and are encouraged to visit at least four with their family.

  • Return your completed Scavenger Hunt form to your teacher by February 28th to be entered into a drawing to win special treats!

  • Share your visits - post pictures of your visits on our school’s Facebook page and add #CESCELEBRATESBLACKHISTORY2025

• National School Counseling Week
  We are excited to celebrate Ms. Watson as she dedicates her time and effort to supporting our scholars' unique needs and helping them thrive. Show her some appreciation! Families are encouraged to send in sweet notes and/or small treats to express gratitude.

• Valentine’s Day (Feb 14)
  Classroom celebrations will be held on February 13 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. Teachers will provide more details. See Classroom Celebration Expectations below.

• Presidents’ Day (Feb 17)
  No School

• Random Acts of Kindness Day (Feb 17)
  Scholars are encouraged to spread love, compassion, and positivity through small, unexpected acts of kindness. #RandomActsOfKindnessDay

Important Info:

• Middle of the Year (MOY) Assessments Results were sent home in Wednesday Folders (January 26) - Parents please ask your scholar(s) to discuss their data results with you.

• 2nd Semester Parent Conferences - will be held in February

  . Stay tuned—more details will be shared soon!

• PreK Registration for 2025 - 2026 is currently open - Visit Huntsville City Schools - School Readiness 2025-26 Pre-K Application.

  Check

  upcoming Pre-K events

  for Pre-Registration Information sessions, where you can get application assistance. In-person and virtual sessions are available!

Let's continue making 2025 a year of growth, collaboration, and achievement! We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and hard work of everyone in our school community and look forward to celebrating the successes of our scholars and partners in the months ahead. Together, we’ll inspire, challenge, and support each other to create a lasting impact on education and beyond.

Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, academic progress, and positive change. Happy New Year from Challenger Elementary School!

Don't hesitate to contact me or the school with any questions or concerns; we are more than willing to help!

Here's to a great week of learning and growing at CES!

Love ya'll!
Go Eagles!