Chenango Forks Central Elementary School

Kindergarten Jumpstart Afternoon Session!

Today at CFE we held our Kindergarten Jumpstart Program. This program gives incoming kindergarten students the opportunity to meet their teachers and classmates, explore their classrooms, visit the cafeteria and playground, and learn about bus safety while taking a ride on the school bus.

It’s a wonderful way for our kindergarten students to get ready for the school year ahead! We can't wait to welcome them back on September 4!

Kindergarten Jumpstart Morning Session!

Today at CFE we held our Kindergarten Jumpstart Program. This program gives incoming kindergarten students the opportunity to meet their teachers and classmates, explore their classrooms, visit the cafeteria and playground, and learn about bus safety while taking a ride on the school bus.

It’s a wonderful way for our kindergarten students to get ready for the school year ahead! We can't wait to welcome them back on September 4!

Reminder for Incoming Kindergarten Families!

Our Kindergarten Jumpstart Orientation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at CFE. All families should have received their confirmed morning or afternoon session time. We can't wait to welcome our new kindergarten students!

Morning Session
Drop-off at front benches: 9 a.m.
Jumpstart: 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Meet & Greet: 11:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Afternoon Session
Drop-off at front benches: 12:30 p.m.
Jumpstart: 12:30 - 3 p.m.
Meet & Greet: 3 - 3:15 p.m.

At our most recent Board of Education meeting, Chenango Forks High School student Michael Moppert was appointed as the ex officio student member of the Board of Education.

In this role, Michael will serve as the voice of the student body, helping ensure student perspectives are represented, while gaining valuable leadership experience.

We’re excited to welcome Michael to our Board of Education and look forward to the positive impact he will bring to our school community!

WE'RE HIRING: Chenango Forks CSD is now hiring a Part/Full-time Teachers Aide. Apply today: https://www.cforks.org/page/employment

More summer fun at Chenango Forks Elementary!

Our students have been busy exploring the great outdoors during Summer Enrichment! From nature walks and scavenger hunts to identifying local species, they’ve been learning how to care for themselves and the earth.

A recent highlight was a visit from Danielle Wood, retired teacher and wildlife rehabber from All Creatures Great and Small. Danielle introduced us to some of her rescued animals, including a few amazing tortoises, and shared how her nonprofit organization helps injured and orphaned wildlife.

She reminded us: If you see an animal in need, don’t touch, call a trained rehabber or the DEC. Protect wildlife by keeping trails clean, respecting their habitats, and observing from a distance.

It’s been a wonderful way to connect with nature and learn how to protect the world around us!

The Chenango Forks Book Mobile is back! The Book Mobile travels out into the community during the summer to give our students the opportunity to check out books throughout the summer! We have books for children from preschool all the way through grade 12.

Students can listen to a read aloud, enjoy a fun craft, grab a snack, and check out a book to read! Take a look at the full schedule of locations, dates and times!

Last month, CFE student Lydia Sandford was named one of the winners in the WSKG Student Writing Challenge! Her piece, titled “Underwater,” was selected as one of just three winners in the Grades 4–5 division. You can read her full story here: https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/b8/d6/8d4869ea41db8856fa3c54a446b4/fiction-4-5-underwater-lydia-2nd-rdctd.pdf Congratulations, Lydia!

Congratulations to our Chenango Forks Elementary 5th Grade Graduates! Last week, we celebrated these amazing students during a special Moving Up Ceremony, marking the end of their elementary journey and the exciting beginning of middle school! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what the future holds for you at CF Middle School next year! Visit our website to see more photos from the ceremony: https://www.cforks.org/o/cfces/page/2025-5th-grade-moving-up

Our CFE Pre-K students had an exciting adventure earlier this month on their airport field trip. From exploring the terminal to learning about airplanes, it was a day full of discovery and fun.

Earlier this month, we celebrated our amazing CFE PreK Graduates! These young learners have grown so much this year and are ready to take on kindergarten in the fall. We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished! Visit our website for more photos from the celebration: https://www.cforks.org/o/cfcsd/page/2025-prek-graduation

Hearts and Hands, located at Chenango Forks Elementary is now accepting registration for new families for the 2025-2026 school year. To enroll, please fill out the registration form on our website https://www.cforks.org/o/cfces/page/hearts-and-hands. Questions? Please contact Jim Taylor TaylorJ@cforks.org

Thank you to Mrs. Marvin's class for hosting our Rise and Shine Assembly yesterday for students in grades 3-5. The focus of this assembly was on how students can "Sharpen The Saw" throughout the summer. Congratulations to our students who were recognized for "Leading The Way" this week. As we celebrate our final Rise and Shine Assembly of the school year, we'd like to thank you all who contributed throughout the year to make these assemblies such a success for our students!

Thank you to Mrs. Kellogg's class for hosting our Rise and Shine Assembly today for students in grades PreK-2. Mrs. Kellogg's class invited a special guest, Ann Szymaniak, who taught students how to use deep breathing to help them "Sharpen The Saw." Congratulations to our students who were recognized for Leading The Way this week!

Chenango Forks Volleyball will be hosting a Girls and Boys Volleyball clinic on July 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is open to all students entering grades 3 -6 for the 2025-26 schoolyear. The cost is $40 per student, and you must pre-register by June 26: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejeKAQ-DeJjMU8K9C1pwxiBxHTG77WeGD762VRyqlONeC3og/viewform

Congratulations to our PreK students on their graduation this morning! A wonderful ceremony was held in the CFE auditorium, where our littlest students performed several songs for their families. We can't wait to see you all grow and shine next year in kindergarten!

There was some tough competition today at Blue Devil Stadium as our fifth-grade students took on their annual Field Days! From exciting relay races to everyone's favorite, tug of war, our graduating CFE students gave it their all and made the most of this fun day of friendly competition!

It was a perfect day for our 3rd & 4th Grade Field Days! The sun was shining, and our students brought their best to every event. Both students and teachers enjoyed some friendly competition and it’s safe to say everyone had a blast!

Thank you to Mr. Allport for leading our Rise and Shine Assembly on Friday for students in PreK-2nd grade and students in 3rd-5th grade. In this assembly, students learned about how to restore trust in friendships. Congratulations to our students who were recognized for "Leading The Way" week!