Welcome Back, CES Family!
I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and refreshing Fall Break! We are excited to welcome our scholars and staff back to Challenger Elementary as we begin the second nine weeks of the 2026–2027 school year!
As we return, let’s remain focused, energized, and committed to making this another successful nine weeks filled with learning, growth, and meaningful experiences for our scholars.
A Few Important Updates:
Report Cards: Report cards will be sent home with scholars this week. Please take time to review your child’s progress and celebrate their accomplishments.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Teachers will share information regarding scheduling parent-teacher conferences. These conferences provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate successes, and identify areas for continued growth.
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.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we can ensure that every Challenger Eagle has the opportunity to learn, grow, and soar to new heights!
Let’s make the second nine weeks our best performance yet!
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.
Lights, Camera, Action! Setting the Stage for Success!
Dates to Remember:
October
October is National Principals Month
12th - 16th - National School Lunch Week
14th - October Parent Focus Meeting at 1:30
15th - Space Camp Payment Due - 5th Grade Only
16th - Kona Ice Visits
16th - Report Cards Go Home
20th - Make-Up Pictures Class Pictures
21st - Unity Day - Wear Orange
23rd - 31st - Red Ribbon Week
26th - 30th - Pre-K Classrooms Closed
29th - PTA Reflections Submission Deadline
30th - Book Character Day - Students dress as their favorite book character
30th - PBIS Quarterly I Celebration - Concessions will be sold
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!