We need a PTA Membership Coordinator for next year. It could even be two people. The person(s) would: 1) Help sign people up for membership at Ice Cream Social 2) Distribute a discount card to each person who signed up 3) Assist with signing people up once school starts If you are interested in this position or want more information, please email Jodie at board@chepta.org.
The talent show will be happening the last day of school. Kids should start practicing their acts for tryouts now. For parents that don’t know, each grade holds tryouts during the school day for students hoping to have an act in the talent show. Teachers make sure there is representation from each grade level. More details/information to come…
We want to make sure you have our all school carnival on your calendar….it is… Friday, June 8th (6 to 8pm) We will have games, bouncy houses, face painting, a balloon artist, snow cones, cotton candy, a food truck, a pie eating contest…. You won’t want to miss it!
We can celebrate another successful marathon! After more than a month of running the marathon program, Morgan Meyers has giving us some statistics. All kids had the opportunity to run laps around the track three days a week during their recess. Here are some stats to be proud of: 411 kids participated 265 participants completed 1 or more miles 146 participants finished (finisher miles were based on grade levels) There was a medal party for all the finishers. Thank you Morgan for working so hard these last several years on this program. She gives up a lot of her time...
5th Grade Year is an amazing year and camp is a major part of the experience. Camp cannot happen without parents! Information will go home at Ice Cream Social just before school starts both about being a camper as well as the possibility of being a chaperone. In fact, Ice Cream social is your first opportunity to turn in money for camp…so that is really not that far away! Camp itself will take place February 6-8th. But, we need some key positions in place to make camp happen: Camp Coordinator – guaranteed a spot as a chaperone. This person...
The Marathon ends Monday April 30th and all outside of school miles must be submitted by the end of school Monday Parents – Thank you to those who have been out on the track helping Morgan! This is a very large program that the kids love and a very easy volunteer opportunity. Only 2 more days left and any help is greatly appreciated http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4fada922abfa7-2018. When turning in extra miles, please report the distance in miles (1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, etc) and include your child’s name and his/her teacher’s name. 1 lap of the track =¼ mile. Here are ways...
Save the date for our last official PTA Meeting of the year. Tuesday, May 8th (7 to 8pm) in the library. **Childcare Provided for elementary aged kiddos in the Gym.** Why Come to a PTA Meeting? Stay Informed – get updates from PTA and Mr. McGeeney We need a Quorum to vote in the 2018-19 PTA officers We are voting on our PTA 2018-19 Budget Ask Questions during the meeting or before/after the meeting if that is more comfortable If you have questions for Mr. McGeeney or the PTA, you can even send your questions to board@chepta.org ahead of...
REMINDER – Last two days for your kids to purchase books at school….this Thursday and Friday Thursday and Friday: books sold during lunch Thursday Only: the book sale will be open an extra hour after school 3:30-4:30pm Online Book Sale (goes through Saturday, April 28th): http://www.scholastic.com/bf/crescentheightsschool Proceeds go to help Mrs. Fay purchase books for the school library!
Spring Book Fair April 23-27 – Mrs. Fay (our librarian) is holding a spring book fair all week during lunch recess. How It Works: Students come to school with cash and change (usually in a zip lock bag) so they can purchase books….even the kinders. The volunteers help the kids choose books and make sure they have enough money….which is why we need more volunteers. You are also welcome to come to school during recess and help your child pick out a book or two…maybe even have lunch with your child!! Thursday After School – The fair is also happening...
The Pacific Science Center “Science on Wheels” program is here this coming Monday (4/23). The program will have stations set up at school in the instructional room and classes will come through in half hour increments. 11am to 1pm shift – we need 2 more parents (Berkley, Geile, Donovan, Corley, and both Sharps classes come through this shift) Sign Up Here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4fada922abfa7-pacific