CES Family,
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful weekend! We are excited about another great week at CES!
WE. DID. IT! I am SO excited to announce that the Challenger Challenge officially raised...$30,291!
That means we didn’t just meet our $30,000 goal—we EXCEEDED OUR GOAL!
On behalf of the CES PTA, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible support, encouragement, reminders, and enthusiasm throughout this entire fundraiser. Your generosity, partnership, and commitment to our Challenger Eagles made this achievement possible.
You helped make it happen, and we are SO grateful for each and every one of you!
Now…It's Time to CELEBRATE!
Challenger Elementary—when we come together, there is no limit to what we can accomplish!
Weekly Updates
Join the CES PTA - We encourage all families to become involved with our amazing CES PTA. Your partnership and involvement make a tremendous difference in the experiences we are able to provide for our scholars.
Student Attendance Matters! Our Attendance Challenge continues! We want to see every scholar at school, on time, every day. Be on the lookout for our Mystery Attendance Days and special surprises! Remember, every day counts! Please be mindful that consistent attendance is essential to student success. Every school day provides valuable opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. We encourage our scholars to be present and ready to learn each day!
We are excited for another wonderful week of learning, growing, and creating star-studded experiences at CES! Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Dates to Remember
September
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
15th - October 15 - National Hispanic American Heritage Month
21st – 25th - Student Council Campaigning
29th - Voting Day
29th - Parent Focus Literacy Meeting - 9:00 a.m.
October
October is National Principals Month
1st - September Perfect Attendance Pizza Party
2nd - End of First Grading Period
5th - 9th - Fall Break (No School for Teachers & Students)
12th - 16th - National School Lunch Week
15th - Space Camp Payment Due - 5th Grade Only
16th - Report Cards
26th - 30th - Pre-K Classrooms Closed
Have a wonderful week, and as always, thank you for being a valued part of the CES family!
Together, we are beginning a wonderful year of learning, growing, and aiming high at Challenger Elementary. We look forward to an incredible year filled with opportunities for our scholars to learn, thrive, and shine!
Lights... Camera... Action! Let’s make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet!
Sherita Joiner
Principal, Challenger Elementary School
#LIGHTSCAMERAACTION2026
#STARSTUDDEDYEAR
#CESEAGLES
#AIMHIGH
Go Eagles!