Greetings CES,
We are half-way through the week! Please take a moment to review the updates and upcoming events below.
Red Ribbon Drug Awareness Week
This week, we are celebrating Red Ribbon Week and encouraging our students to remain drug-free. Please review the flyer below for our daily dress-up activities!
Celebrating Mrs. Freeman’s Next Chapter!
We are excited to celebrate Mrs. Freeman, our Office Administrator, as she is retiring!
Mrs. Freeman has served Challenger Elementary School for more than 20 years! She has been an important part of our Eagle family, with her children having attended CES and her grandchildren currently attending our school. Her dedication and service have made a lasting impact on our school community.
Our faculty and staff will celebrate Mrs. Freeman this week. Parents, guardians, and community friends who wish to share a token of appreciation are welcome to do so. Please place all gifts or cards in an envelope. We have prepared a designated basket for her to receive these expressions of love and gratitude.
International Night — November 3
Get ready to celebrate the beauty of diversity, culture, and community at our upcoming International Night on November 3!
We invite all CES families to join us for an exciting evening filled with cultural experiences, food, family, and fellowship. Our 2nd & 3rd grade scholars will also be performing, and we cannot wait to share this special evening with you!
Bring your family and friends and join us as we celebrate the many cultures that make our Eagle family so special.
Sign Up here to bring a DISH or carry a FLAG
Veterans Day Parade — November 10, 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Please join us as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country!
We will have a special parade honoring our veterans, along with refreshments. Families and community members are welcome to join us as we show our appreciation for those who have served.
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.
Stay Connected with CES
Stay connected with all things CES by following us on Facebook, checking weekly newsletters and daily updates via Class DOJO!
Here’s to learning, growing, and shining together. Thank you for being an important part of our Challenger family.
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 Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Principals Month
26th - 30th - Red Ribbon Week Activities
26th - 30th - Pre-K Classrooms Closed
29th - PTA Reflections Submission Deadline
30th - Book Character Day - Students dress as their favorite book character &/or Super Hero
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
Go Eagles!