It is hard to believe that the holiday season is quickly approaching. Since the next couple of months are filled with lots of activities, please keep your CNS newsletter/calendar handy.

INSTITUTE DAY

There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, November 10^th. This is a work day for the teachers who will be preparing the checklists for the end of the first grading period. Checklists will be distributed during the week of November 17^th. Please feel free to talk to your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled differently this year. Please make note of the dates and sign up early for conferences. Dates are Thurs., Dec. 4^th (noon dismissal with after school care), Thurs., Dec. 11^th (school begins at 11:00 AM ) with before school starting at 7:30 AM) and Thurs., Dec. 18^th (noon dismissal with after school care). Watch for conference sign-up sheets outside each classroom door.

VETERANS DAY

(November 11^th )

There is no school. See you all on Wed., Nov. 12^th.

BOARD MEETING

The next scheduled Board meeting is Tuesday, December 2^nd at 6:30 P.M.

THANKSGIVING

Our Thanksgiving feast will be celebrated at CNS on Wednesday, November 26^th at

11:00 A.M. Prior to that Wednesday, each teacher will send home a list of items needed for the pot-luck dish that each classroom will provide for the feast. Please watch for the information as the date gets closer. We also need 4 cooked and pre-carved turkeys donated for our meal. Please contact Linda or Monique if you can provide a turkey. In addition to the dishes prepared by the classes and the donated turkeys, we ask that each family bring a pot-luck dish with a serving utensil to add to the feast.

For those of you who are new to New School, our feast is for ALL students, staff and families. A pot-luck buffet is set up and then we all sit down and eat together. The children are dismissed after lunch (approximately 12:00).

If you cannot join us, please plan to pick up your child(ren) by 12:00 as there is NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. Additionally, there is no school on Thursday or Friday, November 27^th and 28^th. Of all the events at CNS, Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for all of us to join in Thanks. Hope to see you there!!!!!

We need volunteers to pick up tables and chairs on Tuesday afternoon and return them after lunch on Wednesday. We will also need help on Wednesday morning to set up for the dinner and for clean-up. Watch for a sign up sheet in the foyer.

FAMILY READING TIME

The month of November is designated to celebrate Family Reading time. We will host a Family SSR (Stop, Sit, and Read) time just prior to our Thanksgiving feast. Please try to come and read with your child(ren) from 10:30 AM -11:00 AM on November 26^th.

FYI

So far this year CNS has earned approximately $4,000 toward our fund-raising goal of $9,500. A special thanks to all the parents who helped gather donations, prepared food and came to the golf scramble, and sold

WORKDAY

(Nov. 22^nd )

The scheduled workday will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22^nd . Details to come.

FIELD TRIPS

Thurs. Nov. 13^th Kimbra's students will take a trip to Cahokia Mounds. The group will leave at 9:00 AM and return by 3:00 PM

raffle tickets!! A big thanks to Veronica Banks for coordinating this event. The golf scramble profited approx. $2,735.00 and the raffle $1,122.00. This following is a list of the winners from the Oct 31^st raffle:

WINNERS

Family Fun Night Out -Liz Robinson

Family Fun Night In - Sean Eberly

Romance Package - Denise Dyer

Pamper Yourself- Laura Hughes

I Don't Want to Cook- Rodney Kroenlein

Local Art - Pauline Kern

Car Care - Brenda Henderson

Take A Break - Prabha Manda Stretch that Budget - Lisa Upton

Get Out of the House - Marlinde Taylor

DVD Basket - Jordan Young

Photo by Keith Cotton ($100 off)- Andy Bjornberg

Bone Density Scan - Linda Rohling

Holiday World Passes - Ethan Carruthers

COOKING PUMPKINS

Liz (Logan's mom) has lots of pumpkins that are excellent to use in cooking. If you are interested, put a note in the Robinson mailbox and Liz will be happy to fill your order.

And

Friday, Nov. 21^st the 6-8 graders will be going to the Carson Center in Paducah. They will leave promptly at 9:00 am and will return around 3:00pm.

SNACKS

The staff does notice a difference in the students' behavior when they eat sweets at snack and lunch. The staff is requesting that you monitor the amount of sweets that get sent to school. Remember, soda is only allowed during school parties. If you purchase a Lunchable that includes a can of soda, please remove the soda before sending it to school. Thanks for your support!

APPRECIATION

CNS is so fortunate to have so many wonderful and involved parents. The staff wants you to know how much we truly appreciate all that you do for us!!!!