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FOR SUNBUCKS: This information is being shared on behalf of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Food and Nutrition Services Department. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Social Services by calling 855-373-4636. Missouri has been approved to provide money to families eligible for critical nutrition benefits. Families can apply to receive this support by submitting the application by Saturday, August 31, 2024. Families with children who meet the criteria will receive an EBT card by mail, or the benefit will be added to their existing EBT card. Criteria for automatic eligibility includes: The household already participates in SNAP or Temporary Assistance; including extended eligible household members, or The child is age 7-17 and in foster care, homeless, a migrant, or The child attends a school that offers the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program and the household income meets the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals. Again, if you have any questions about this program, please call 855-373-4636.

📚We want to give a big shout out to Mia and Kyra for winning grand prize items for the Cape Girardeau Public Library's summer reading program! 📚Mia won a bike, and Kyra won a gift card to play mini golf!! 📚Then, TJ also signed up for the summer reading program!! It's never too late to send in those pictures! 📚Families we are handing out prizes for everyone who signed up next week!! We are so excited that we beat our goal!!

Cape Central senior Dulina Dias received the Leaders of Hope Award, presented by Baker Implement. The Leaders of Hope Award recognizes students for their community service.

📰News Team starts next week! 🐯 🧡This is for third and fourth grade students at Blanchard! 🖤Doors will open at 7:10am for News Team members! News Team can be deopped off at the front entrance until 7:30. After that, they will need to dropped off as normal. Members do not have to be there at 7:10am. News Team doors are open from 7:10-8:00am. 🧡Monday and Tuesday - Third Grade Wednesdays and Thursdays - Fourth Grade 🐯Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bpcb7-_lfKigj8Yo7ZyP89AEbEjYs3TRL4CpB320zh4/edit?usp=drivesdk

The District will be hosting a tax rate hearing at the August 26, 2024 Board Meeting at Central Office, located at 301 N. Clark at 6:00 p.m. More information can be found on the District's Finance page.

The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center is hosting a drive-thru immunization clinic on August 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The clinic will offer immunizations required for students entering Kindergarten, 8th grade, and 12th grade. For more information, please visit the CGCPH website: https://www.capecountyhealth.com/calendarDetail.php?BTS-Drive-Thru-Clinic-Kindergarten-8th-12th-100

Two CGPS teachers have received grants from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation to start the new school year. Blanchard teachers Tara Bova and Calleigh Ainsworth were each awarded $500 to invest in their classrooms. Mrs. Bova will use the grant to take the Blanchard News Team to J-Day (Journalism Day) at SEMO. Mrs. Ainsworth will use the grant to purchase clay as students will learn about the origins of clay, the different functions of pottery throughout the Earth's history, focusing on Ancient Greek and Egyptian times. They'll also learn about the clay firing process and the steps that go into creating a piece of ceramic art.

❤️PTO Meeting❤️ Wednesday, August 28 3:30 Blanchard Playground

Upcoming Events

We are so thankful to all of our community partners for making it possible for us to provide school supply assistance to families in need this school year. Because of your support, our students will start the year with the supplies they need to be successful in the classroom. No child should have to worry about going to school on the first day without the same tools as their classmates. Our community is taking care of our kids yet again, eliminating that concern! Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students. Together, we are CT!

Cape Girardeau Public Schools is proud to welcome its new teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. New teacher training was held Monday, August 5, 2024 at the District's Central Office. We are so excited to have these individuals join our team! We are CT!

News Team Boot camp is open to all incoming third and fourth graders! Boot Camp sign-up link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y-enkx7RYcyrZ6H6ggl9BufpQzLnI6g3FbujYz17MOU/edit?usp=sharing News Team Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bpcb7-_lfKigj8Yo7ZyP89AEbEjYs3TRL4CpB320zh4/edit?usp=sharing

Get ready for cool weather with your Cape Tigers spirit blanket being sold by the Alma Schrader PTO. Scan the QR code or follow the link to place your order. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCgiRaGMvf1xpi_elhJ-dsQOdm-XBsc6xotBIJUuGI5LlGEg/viewform

Check out the Back to School page for school supply lists, the school calendar, open house/orientation dates, and more! We look forward to seeing students on the first day, August 20th! https://www.capetigers.com/page/back-to-school

We can't wait to welcome our students back to school for the 2024-2025 school year on August 20th! If you're looking for a supply list, school calendar, or open house and orientation dates, check out the Back to School page by following this link:https://www.capetigers.com/page/back-to-school

Lots of athletic sign-ups for this year!

News Team Boot camp is open to all incoming third and fourth graders! Bootcamp sign-up link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y-enkx7RYcyrZ6H6ggl9BufpQzLnI6g3FbujYz17MOU/edit?usp=sharing News Team Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bpcb7-_lfKigj8Yo7ZyP89AEbEjYs3TRL4CpB320zh4/edit?usp=sharing

Cheekwood Studios is looking to move to a digital system this school year. Cheekwood is the photography studio that takes our school photos each year. Unless families opt out, they will receive an email from Cheekwood through ImageQuix that will provide the opportunity to purchase school photos. The opt-out forms will be shared from school buildings. Families can also opt out through this link: https://form.jotform.com/241834917151053.

Our CGPS app keeps getting better and better! Parents/ guardians who have already created a Rooms account can now access new app features like chat and class streams via web and in the app. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3urh32X Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3yilKgL

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the CGPS app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/ guardians check your email/texts with instructions to sign up and access new features.