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Today is Fire prevention day 2022! Thank you to the Durham and Round Top fire departments.
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The Cairo-Durham High School chapter of National Honor Society is hosting a Fall Festival fundraiser with a flea market/trunk sale on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the elementary school! Scan the QR codes to register now, as pre-registration closes Monday, Oct. 17.
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Reminder! No school on Monday, Oct. 10 due to Columbus Day. Enjoy the day off and we'll see you on Tuesday!
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Deputy Espel has begun his Halloween safety presentations at CDE. Before Halloween, Deputy will speak to every class about how to be safe on Halloween.
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First day of the ASAP Rotary after school program. Students are learning about cultures around the world. Thanks to Beau Loendorf for organizing it!
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Happy World Teacher's Day to all of our amazing educators at Cairo-Durham CSD! We appreciate each and every one of you on Oct. 5 and all days!
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First meeting with student council. Looking forward to your great ideas to improve school life for our students
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CDE Harvest Festival is open!
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Students at Cairo-Durham Elementary School were excited to write down their wish lists of books available at the PTA Scholastic Fall Book Fair that is taking place until Monday, Oct, 3.
If you or your child would like to make a purchase, please send your child into school with cash or a check (checks made payable to “CDE PTA”) and remember the 8% sales tax with each book price.
The book fair will be open during the Harvest Festival tonight Sept. 30 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. .
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Ms. Halls class watched the life cycle of butterflies right before their eyes! Students watched caterpillars turn into chrysalis, then transform into butterflies! Today they released their butterflies!
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Harvest Festival is tomorrow night, Sept. 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cairo-Durham Elementary playground parking lot! Be ready for fun, activities and embracing the fall season!
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The PTA book fair is open for business!
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Ms. Halwick’s 2nd graders are learning about #teamwork today. They gave great examples of what working together looks like. #positivityInAction
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CDE had a wonderful open house for preK-2nd grade last night. Big thanks to the PTA for organizing the ice cream social
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Our students are loving the new four square section of the playground!
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Ms. Eskesen’s kindergarten students are helping each other complete a project and learn the other people matter mindset. #positivityinaction
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Deputy Espel’s therapy dog Mac is having a great start to the school year. Students love seeing and spending time with Mac. Thanks for helping CDE Mac!
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Our first graders are getting ready for a great year as they listen to stories about learning, and complete a scavenger hunt in their classroom.
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It’s been a great first week of school. Students in Mrs. Fitzgerald and Mr. Heilmann’s class took part in a team building activity.
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The 22-23 school year has begun! Welcome back all faculty and staff!
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