The annual Trunk or Treat at CDE is this Friday, 10/29, starting at 5:30 p.m. Give your costumes a practice run and join us for food, music and of course treats! The event will take place in the back parking lot behind the school, however families should park in the front parking lot and walk around back to visit the trunks on foot. If you have questions, please email ptacde@cairodurham.org

This week CDE focuses on the trait of #forgiveness in P2

CDE pre-K has made some amazing pumpkins, and solved the pumpkin problem in the process! Way to go pre-K!


Congratulations to the newly elected members of the 21-22 student council! You are the student leaders at CDE. Big thank you to Mrs. Buonfiglio and Ms. Fitzgerald for moderating student council.

Happy Principals Month to our amazing principals, Mr. Stein, Mr. Schips and Mr. Moore! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to making sure that students and staff have everything they need to succeed!

Thank you to all the Cairo Durham bus drivers! Today the CDE PTA organized a bus driver appreciation to go breakfast. We appreciate all your efforts bringing our students to and from school safely. #thankyoubusdrivers




Thank you to all the Cairo Durham bus drivers! Today the CDE PTA organized a bus driver appreciation to go breakfast. We appreciate all your efforts bringing our students to and from school safely. #thankyoubusdrivers




5th grade students at CDE made #squadghouls and determined their strongest October trait. #PositivityInAction




This week CDE focuses on the trait of #integrity This is such an important trait in building long lasting positive relationships. Make air a great day CDE!

It's National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 18-22)! Here are some important tips for drivers on the road and students on the bus to help keep everyone safe.


SRO Deputy Espel visited classrooms to share Halloween safety tips. Some tips were to carry a flashlight while trick or treating so you are visible, look both ways before crossing the street, and get your candy checked before eating it. Deputy Espel also asked students to practice reciting their addresses and phone numbers so they can easily get home if they need help.



The CDE PTA has organized the annual trunk or treat for Friday October 29th. Come and enjoy the spooky festivities!!!

The CDHS Interact Club is collecting returnable bottles and cans to help support the CDE Backpack Program! The Backpack Program provides healthy snacks and food items for elementary students in need to take home each weekend. Anyone interested in dropping off returnables should contact Interact Club advisor Mrs. Maassmann via email at hmaassmann@cairodurham.org

Pre-K students are engaging in hands-on learning and play in the classroom




Students loved learning about origami through books and videos in Library with Mrs. Rell!

Mr. Heilmann and Ms. Pollard aren’t afraid of a little rain! Nothing will stop them from waving good bye to our students #dedicatedteacher #positivityinaction


Congratulations to all the students who received positive referrals for teamwork last week #positivityinaction




Did you know that October 2 is National Custodial Workers Day? This year has been particularly challenging for our custodial staff who are not only managing routine cleaning but also all the cleanup and moving to support the capital improvement construction project. Please join us in expressing gratitude to our custodial team for what they’ve done to make the buildings and grounds ready for the school year and what they continue to do to make sure the buildings are clean, safe and comfortable for students and staff. THANK YOU!
Last week CDE learned all about the trait of curiosity in the positivity project. One student from each class received a positive referral for being curious




Last week CDE learned all about the trait of curiosity in the positivity project. One student from each class received a positive referral for being curious




