Good Afternoon Colts!
We've made it to October and what a beautiful day we had at our Fun Run! Thank you for your support- we hope you had as much fun as we did! It's not too late to donate to our Fun Run to support our school. Here is the direct link to give: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/cses-2026-fun-run/fundraiser/details
Our Fun Run celebration for those who raised $150 is on October 23rd.
This coming week you will begin to see construction start along the property line. If you live in the Catawba Springs neighborhood, you will not be able to walk through. Please make alternate walking plans, call to be added to the bus route, or join car riders! Thank you for your patience as we ultimately improve our school!
Coming up this week:
10/7- First Grade PACTS field trip
10/8- Picture Day
10/9- Duty Free Lunch for teachers; Homecoming parade 1:45
Looking Ahead:
10/12-10/13- Teacher Workdays (no school for students)
10/15- Fall Teacher Luncheon
10/19- Report Cards go home
10/21- 1st grade field trip
10/23- Fun Run Celebration
10/27- 4th grade Careers on Wheels
Have a nice weekend!
🚚 Start your Engines, Lincoln County! 🚚
We're gearing up for our annual Careers on Wheels event and bringing exciting career exploration directly to all 4th graders! Local business owners and working parents—we want YOU and your vehicles/rigs to help inspire the next generation!
🗓 Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Multiple school dates available—join for one or all!)
📍 Location: East Lincoln Middle, North Lincoln Middle, Lincolnton Middle, West Lincoln Middle
Show off your profession, connect with our amazing students, and make a lasting impact on your community.
Interested in participating? Contact Jennifer Queen today to lock in your spot: 📞 (828) 238-3182 or (704) 732-2261 Ext. 30247
✉️ jqueen@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Let’s partner up and pave the way for our students' futures! 🌟
We're gearing up for our annual Careers on Wheels event and bringing exciting career exploration directly to all 4th graders! Local business owners and working parents—we want YOU and your vehicles/rigs to help inspire the next generation!
🗓 Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Multiple school dates available—join for one or all!)
📍 Location: East Lincoln Middle, North Lincoln Middle, Lincolnton Middle, West Lincoln Middle
Show off your profession, connect with our amazing students, and make a lasting impact on your community.
Interested in participating? Contact Jennifer Queen today to lock in your spot: 📞 (828) 238-3182 or (704) 732-2261 Ext. 30247
✉️ jqueen@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Let’s partner up and pave the way for our students' futures! 🌟
🐎🧡💙 Help us give a BIG shout-out to our amazing Custodial Crew! 💙🧡🐎
Our custodial staff works hard behind the scenes each day to keep our school clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning! We are so grateful for the care, dedication, and positive spirit they bring to our school family.
Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! Our Colts are lucky to have you! 🧹✨🐎
Our custodial staff works hard behind the scenes each day to keep our school clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning! We are so grateful for the care, dedication, and positive spirit they bring to our school family.
Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! Our Colts are lucky to have you! 🧹✨🐎
🌟 5th Graders Stepping Up as Leaders! 🌟
Our 5th graders are putting leadership into action through our Service Squad! 💙
Each morning, these student leaders help greet students as they arrive, and each afternoon they step up to assist with loading students and making dismissal run smoothly. Throughout the day, they also look for opportunities to serve, help others, and make a positive difference around our school.
We are so proud of our 5th graders for showing that leadership is not just about being in charge—it’s about serving others, taking responsibility, and making our school a better place. 👏✨
Way to lead, 5th Grade! 💙
Our 5th graders are putting leadership into action through our Service Squad! 💙
Each morning, these student leaders help greet students as they arrive, and each afternoon they step up to assist with loading students and making dismissal run smoothly. Throughout the day, they also look for opportunities to serve, help others, and make a positive difference around our school.
We are so proud of our 5th graders for showing that leadership is not just about being in charge—it’s about serving others, taking responsibility, and making our school a better place. 👏✨
Way to lead, 5th Grade! 💙
Good Afternoon,
Please see the link below for our First Quarter Family Newsletter! It is full of great information!
Colts Chronicle Family Newsletter
Have a nice afternoon!
~Mrs. Reynolds
Good Afternoon!
We have had a wonderful week at Catawba Springs! Thank you for coming to Parent Teacher Conferences and for supporting our Book Fair! Please read below for this coming week's updates.
Please look for a separate email with our Quarterly Family Newsletter at the beginning of next week! It is FULL of information for the next couple of months!
We have room for just a few more golfers for our Tee it Up for Technology Golf Tournament on November 5th. We also have room for more hole sponsors. Please reach out to Mrs. Munday if you would like to participate!
Don't forget our Fun Run is this Friday, October 2nd. If you did NOT preregister, you will need to come by the office before coming in to the ELHS stadium. Parking is only at CSES (no one may park at ELHS). The times are listed below for each grade level. Also, the images for the Fun Run Spirit Week and brochure are also below.
Picture Forms for Picture Day will be coming home at the end of next week. Please be sure to look for those in your child's folder.
Fun Run Times:
1st Grade: 8:30-9:15
Kindergarten: 9:00-9:45
5th Grade: 9:30-10:15
4th Grade: 10:00-10:45
3rd Grade: 11:30-12:15
2nd Grade: 12:00-12:45
Dates to Note:
10/2- Fun Run; National Custodian Day; Halloween Costume donations due if you would like to donate
10/7- First Grade PACTS field trip
10/8- Fall Pictures
10/9- Duty Free Lunch for teachers; ELHS Homecoming parade
10/12-10/13- Mandatory Teacher Workdays (no school for students)
Have a wonderful weekend in this beautiful weather!
~Mrs. Reynolds
What a fun night we had last night! We want to give a huge thank you to our amazing PTO for hosting such a wonderful Family Night! We are also so thankful for all of our families who came out to enjoy the evening with us. Seeing our students smiling, laughing, and making memories with their families made the night extra special! 🥰
Thank you for helping make our school community so special! We had so much fun!
Thank you for helping make our school community so special! We had so much fun!
🎨🎶 Celebrating Arts in Education Week! 🎶🎨
Last week, we celebrated Arts in Education Week and the incredible impact the arts have on our students! We are so thankful for our amazing art and music teachers who inspire creativity, encourage self-expression, and help our students discover their unique talents. ❤️
From creating beautiful works of art to making music that fills our halls, our students are given opportunities to create, explore, imagine, and shine! 🌟
Thank you for making the arts such an important part of our school community! 🎨🎵
We appreciate you! 💙
Last week, we celebrated Arts in Education Week and the incredible impact the arts have on our students! We are so thankful for our amazing art and music teachers who inspire creativity, encourage self-expression, and help our students discover their unique talents. ❤️
From creating beautiful works of art to making music that fills our halls, our students are given opportunities to create, explore, imagine, and shine! 🌟
Thank you for making the arts such an important part of our school community! 🎨🎵
We appreciate you! 💙
Good Afternoon Colt Families!
Please read below for updates for this week! We hope you enjoy your weekend and don’t forget about any scheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday (no school for students)!
Our Book Fair begins this week and we could use a few more volunteers. If you would like to help, please be sure you have your background check completed and sign up here: Book Fair Volunteers Also, don’t forget the Spirit Days for the Book Fair. See the graphic included if you would like to participate!
Our First Duty Free lunch is coming up on October 9th. We also have a few volunteer openings for this event as well. Our teachers love duty free lunch and appreciate our volunteers for your support. Again, please be sure you have completed the volunteer background check! Duty Free Lunch
Need to complete a background check or see when your last one was completed? Please check this document for information: Secure School Volunteers
Don’t forget to complete your PreRegistration for the Fun Run on October 2nd. Remember that ANY person wishing to come to watch or participate with their child, must have their information included on the form. ALL forms must be returned by 9/25 to give office staff time to process them. Thank you for your help in ensuring everyone’s safety. Also, please see the images included in the email for more information on the Fun Run! A brochure will come home with students on Monday.
Fun Run Times:
1st Grade: 8:30-9:15
Kindergarten: 9:00-9:45
5th Grade: 9:30-10:15
4th Grade: 10:00-10:45
3rd Grade: 11:30-12:15
2nd Grade: 12:00-12:45
Dates to Note:
9/21- Book Fair Begins
9/22- Parent Teacher Conference Day (No School for students)- be sure to sign up for a time to meet with your child's teacher!
9/23- Family Fall Fun Night 5-7 (free event!)
9/25- All Pro Dad ( 7AM in the cafeteria); National TA Day
10/2- Fun Run; National Custodian Day; Halloween Costume donations due if you would like to donate
10/7- First Grade PACTS field trip
10/8- Fall Pictures
10/9- Duty Free Lunch for teachers; ELHS Homecoming parade
10/12-10/13- Mandatory Teacher Workdays (no school for students)
See you Monday,
Mrs. Reynolds
📚✨ Students Taking Charge of Their Learning! ✨📚
Our 3rd graders are learning that they can be leaders in their own learning! One of our students took the initiative to create math questions for classmates to solve and practice. ➕✖️
We love seeing students step up, think creatively, and find ways to help their classmates grow! When students take ownership of their learning, everyone learns together. 💙📖
Our 3rd graders are learning that they can be leaders in their own learning! One of our students took the initiative to create math questions for classmates to solve and practice. ➕✖️
We love seeing students step up, think creatively, and find ways to help their classmates grow! When students take ownership of their learning, everyone learns together. 💙📖
Fun Run Times:
1st Grade: 8:30-9:15
Kindergarten: 9:00-9:45
5th Grade: 9:30-10:15
4th Grade: 10:00-10:45
3rd Grade: 11:30-12:15
2nd Grade: 12:00-12:45
Good Afternoon Families and Happy Wednesday!
I wanted to share some specific information regarding the Fun Run PreRegistration form that is being sent home this week (you may have already received it).
This year, we are excited to have family members be able to join our students as they walk their laps during the Fun Run versus simply watching in the stands. Because of this change, we need to preregister visitors that plan to come to the Fun Run for everyone's safety.
So what do you need to do?
ANY person that plans to come and be a part of the Fun Run, regardless of whether they plan to walk laps or not, must be included on the preregistration form. Our office staff will have a list of preregistered individuals for each class and when you arrive at the Fun Run we will check that list for your preregistration and hand you a visitor's sticker to walk through the gate.
What happens if I do not fill out the preregistration form?
If you forget or come on the day of the Fun Run and we do not have you preregistered, you will need to stop by the front office to scan your license as you normally would as a school visitor and then walk back down to the field with your sticker.
If you need a new form, please reach out to your child's teacher. If you are unsure of whether you would like to attend, it is advisable to go ahead and complete the form as a just-in-case measure.
Again, this is to help in securing the safety of all individuals present at the Fun Run- students and families- and to help the process run smoothly and as fast as possible. This process will be used at future events as well (parties, etc.) and does not take the place of your annual background check to attend field trips or other volunteer opportunities.
Thank you and we look forward to having you at our annual Fun Run! It's going to be a blast!
~Mrs. Reynolds
Good food. Great company. Even better cause! Join us for Spirit Night at Panera Bread tomorrow night from 4:00–8:00 p.m. Remember to use the code FUND4U so our school receives credit.
Hi families!
Mark your calendars for our PTO Family Fun Night on Wednesday, September 23, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.!
We hope you and your family will join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, and making memories together. We can’t wait to see you there!
Be sure to visit the new PTO website below to stay up to date on upcoming events, important information, and ways to get involved!
http://cses-pto.org/
Mark your calendars for our PTO Family Fun Night on Wednesday, September 23, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.!
We hope you and your family will join us for an evening of fun, fellowship, and making memories together. We can’t wait to see you there!
Be sure to visit the new PTO website below to stay up to date on upcoming events, important information, and ways to get involved!
http://cses-pto.org/
Happy Friday Families!
We hope you have a wonderful weekend. Here are a few updates for next week!
Our Tees for Technology Golf Tournament is November 5th. If you would like to sign up a team or sponsor a hole, please reach out to Mrs. Munday! We appreciate your support of this amazing event!
The Book Fair is coming up on September 21st-25th. Please see the graphic below for information on our Book Fair Spirit week!
Dates to Note:
9/14- Arts in Education Week; Progress Reports come home; 2nd Grade Safety Around Water
9/15- PTO meeting 6:30
9/16- Spirit Night at Panera Bread from 4-8- tell them you are with CSES
9/17- Constitution Day
9/21- Book Fair Begins
9/22- Parent Teacher Conference Day (No School for students)- be sure to sign up for a time to meet with your child's teacher!
9/23- Family Fall Fun Night 5-7 (free event!)
9/25- All Pro Dad ( 7AM in the cafeteria); National TA Day
10/2- National Custodian Day; Halloween Costume donations due if you would like to donate
10/8- Fall Pictures
10/9- Duty Free Lunch for teachers; ELHS Homecoming parade
Ms. Featherstone’s homeroom put the Scientific Method to the test! Our students made a hypothesis about how many drops of water could fit on a penny without overflowing—and then it was time to experiment! 🪙💦
There were lots of predictions, surprises, and excited scientists along the way! We’re learning that in science, asking questions, making predictions, testing ideas, and learning from the results is all part of the fun! 🧪✨
There were lots of predictions, surprises, and excited scientists along the way! We’re learning that in science, asking questions, making predictions, testing ideas, and learning from the results is all part of the fun! 🧪✨
🚚 Start your Engines, Lincoln County! 🚚
We're gearing up for our annual Careers on Wheels event and bringing exciting career exploration directly to all 4th graders! Local business owners and working parents—we want YOU and your vehicles/rigs to help inspire the next generation!
🗓 Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Multiple school dates available—join for one or all!)
📍 Location: East Lincoln Middle, North Lincoln Middle, Lincolnton Middle, West Lincoln Middle
Show off your profession, connect with our amazing students, and make a lasting impact on your community.
Interested in participating? Contact Jennifer Queen today to lock in your spot: 📞 (828) 238-3182 or (704) 732-2261 Ext. 30247
✉️ jqueen@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Let’s partner up and pave the way for our students' futures! 🌟
We're gearing up for our annual Careers on Wheels event and bringing exciting career exploration directly to all 4th graders! Local business owners and working parents—we want YOU and your vehicles/rigs to help inspire the next generation!
🗓 Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Multiple school dates available—join for one or all!)
📍 Location: East Lincoln Middle, North Lincoln Middle, Lincolnton Middle, West Lincoln Middle
Show off your profession, connect with our amazing students, and make a lasting impact on your community.
Interested in participating? Contact Jennifer Queen today to lock in your spot: 📞 (828) 238-3182 or (704) 732-2261 Ext. 30247
✉️ jqueen@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Let’s partner up and pave the way for our students' futures! 🌟
A first grade class was busy learning, practicing, and showing leadership today!
Students were practicing their phonics skills, learning how to complete a computer reading station, and working in a small group with one of our wonderful classroom Trilogy volunteers.
Through these learning stations, our students are learning that being a leader means taking responsibility for your learning, working together, asking for help when you need it, and doing your best even when something is new or challenging. 🌟
We are so proud of the independence, responsibility, and leadership our first graders are developing each day! 📖💻✨
Students were practicing their phonics skills, learning how to complete a computer reading station, and working in a small group with one of our wonderful classroom Trilogy volunteers.
Through these learning stations, our students are learning that being a leader means taking responsibility for your learning, working together, asking for help when you need it, and doing your best even when something is new or challenging. 🌟
We are so proud of the independence, responsibility, and leadership our first graders are developing each day! 📖💻✨
Good Afternoon!
Our students have had a great week and are looking forward to the long weekend for Labor Day!
Below you will see two flyers from our PTO! One is in regard to Duty Free lunch and Joining PTO! The other is letting you know of a great reward in the shape of a Doughnut for our top three classes! We appreciate your support of our PTO and the hard work they put in for our whole school!
We are collecting gently used Halloween costumes of all sizes in conjunction with the City of Lincolnton. These costumes will be cleaned, mended, and then given out in October at the Apple Festival. We will collect costumes until October 2nd. Thank you for your help with this initiative!
If you did not know, one of our own staff, Mrs. Bartholomew (Kindergarten Teacher Assistant) has cancer. She is currently doing well with her treatment plan and we are cheering her on to remission! Next Tuesday, September 8th, we would like for everyone to wear orange in her honor! We will send her lots of pictures of all the support she is getting from her Catawba Springs family.
Below are additional dates reminders:
9/7- Labor Day- No School for Students
9/14- Arts in Education Week; Progress Reports come home; 2nd Grade Safety Around Water
9/15- PTO meeting 6:30
9/16- Spirit Night at Panera Bread from 4-8- tell them you are with CSES
9/17- Constitution Day
9/21- Book Fair Begins
9/22- Parent Teacher Conference Day (No School for students)- be sure to sign up for a time to meet with your child's teacher!
9/23- Family Fall Fun Night 5-7 (free event!)
9/25- All Pro Dad (AM); National TA Day
10/2- National Custodian Day
10/8- Fall Pictures
Enjoy the long weekend!
Mrs. Reynolds
We are so grateful for Hills Chapel UMC who generously provides take-home meal bags for our students each weekend. Your kindness and continued support help ensure that our students and families have what they need when they are away from school.
Thank you for loving and supporting our students and for being such an important part of our school family! We appreciate you more than you know!
Thank you for loving and supporting our students and for being such an important part of our school family! We appreciate you more than you know!
