PTA What's Up Weekly - Updated 4/26/24

    CCES PTA Weekly Newsletter

     

    April 26, 2024

     

    Important Dates

    • May 14th- No School
    • May 22nd @ 7pm - Instrumental and Chorus Final Performance at Whitman HS
    • May 27th - No School
    • June 4th - Field Day
    • June 5th - 5th Grade Party (see details below)
    • June 12th - End of Year Parties at CCES
    • June 12th @ 6pm - 5th Grade Promotion at BCC HS
    • June 13th - Last Day of School/Early Release

     

    NEW - Attention 5th Grade Parents and Caregivers

    It's hard to believe that our children's time at CCES is coming to a close!  CCES's outgoing class has a long tradition of expressing appreciation for its time at this special school by leaving a class gift for future students to enjoy.  Our kids have been the beneficiaries of past classes' gifts, such as the pergola and other courtyard furniture, sound equipment, and similar items.  We are seeking donations to fund this year's class gift (item TBD pending the amount of funds raised).  If you're able to donate, please visit Pay4School Stuff | Online School and PTA Payments, and select "Fifth Grade Class Gift Donation."  Donations are appreciated by May 15.  Please contact Emily Helms Williams at ehelms@hotmail.com with any questions.  

     

    NEW - PTA Positions Open for Next Year!

    Calling all parents and caregivers. We need PTA board and committee members for the 2024-2025 school year. The following positions are open and ready for the taking! It's a wonderful way to stay connected to CCES and contribute directly to shaping a vibrant and supportive educational community for all students.

    Please reach out to Jennifer Iras-Helminski if you're interested.

    Thanks!

    Jennifer (jenniferiras@gmail.com)

    Board Positions

    • President-elect
    • VP Communications
    • VP Fundraising & Membership
    • VP MCPS Liaison
    • VP CES Liaison
    • MCCPTA Delegate

    Events & Committees

    • NAACP Rep
    • BCC Cluster Rep
    • 5th Grade Party
    • 5th Grade Gift
    • Chevy Cheetah (mascot - need 1 more volunteer!)
    • International Women’s Day
    • Yearbook Committee - 1 volunteer from each grade

     

    5th Grade Party on June 5th!

    Calling all 5th Graders - Let’s Party on June 5th! - We’re excited to announce the CCES 5th Grade Party is scheduled on June 5th from 5-7 pm at Meadowbrook Local Park. We’ll have food and fun activities to celebrate our graduating class. RSVP for your 5th grader by May 17: https://forms.gle/6ALH6o9jpY6GyRi17.

    Parents/Caregivers - we need help to make this free event a success. Sign up today to volunteer and/or donate: Volunteer Sign Up Genius 

    More details to come!

     

     

    Pedestrian Safety Art Contest

     

    The Montgomery County Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has launched our annual Pedestrian Safety Art Contest  for all elementary school (private & public) students in Montgomery County. Th purpose of the contest is to have students use their creativity to educate themselves and others about the importance of walking safely. Not only is it important for students to go to school, but they MUST get there safely.

     

    Please have your students participate in the contest by encouraging them to create artwork around pedestrian safety and SUBMIT IT HERE! Teachers, this will be a great class assignment and learning lesson for your students. Please encourage them to participate and have their parent or guardian submit their entry. There is NO entry fee for any student that participates in the contest. Winning artwork from the contest will not only be displayed on the SRTS website, social media and they will  be awarded the prizes below:

     

    PRIZE INFO

    K-3rd Grade Prizes

    1st Place - $75 Barnes & Noble Gift Card

    2nd Place - $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card

    3rd Place - $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card

     

    4-5th Grade Prizes

    1st Place - $75 Amazon Gift Card

    2nd Place - $50 Amazon Gift Card

    3rd Place - $25 Amazon Gift Card

     

    BONUS SCHOOL PRIZE: The school with the largest number of submissions (based on percentage of student population) will win $200 to MICHAEL’S for art supplies.

     

    EDUCATORS, Please encourage your students to participate in the contest and submit their artwork by the DEADLINE April 30th (11:59pm). Please promote this contest on your website, social media and morning announcements.

     

     CLICK HERE or visit our website below for more information about the contest.

    Montgomery County, MD School Art Contest (montgomerycountymd.gov)

     

     

    CCES PTA Google Calendar

    Want to have all of these dates easily and quickly saved to your Google calendar?  Click here to access the CCES PTA’s Google Calendar.  This calendar will be updated as events are added and changed throughout the year.