Author: Jodie Cottrill

Beyond the regular prizes, we have some pretty amazing extra special prizes.  The deadline to make donations that counts towards any prizes will be Monday, October 22nd at midnight.  Donations can be made beyond the 22nd, they just won’t count towards prizes. Super Star Party – Anyone raising at least $200 will be invited to a party on Tuesday, November 6th right after the Student Assembly that will include: Rhubarb the Reindeer – Tacoma Rainiers Mascot Photos with Rhubarb (handed out to students once printed) Cupcake Decorating Party from the amazing Celebrity Cake Studio Super Star Trophy Entered in a...

October is a busy month for us at CHE.  Even though we have our Fun Run this Friday, we wanted to get Harvest Dance Info out to make sure you had it on your calendar! Harvest Dance – Friday, October 26th 6 to 8pm, Kids can dress in school appropriate costumes (no weapons please).  We will have both a Photo Booth and DJ!       Admission: $3 for school age children.  Adults Free Dinner:  Slice of Pizza and a drink combo for $3.  Pizza $2 and Drinks $1 if buying separately. Candy:  $1 (cash only) available to support 5th...

Monday Morning:  the PTA will be at school to collect any in school donations. Tuesday:  Our first weekly drawing for any student who donates at least $20 by Monday at Midnight in school or online.  28 students have already donated at least $20.  Also, prizes will be handed out on Tuesday for those who have reached the different prize levels. Register at  https://www.thegetmovincrew.com/. Updated Stats:  We have raised $3,000 and 71 students have registered!    

WHEN:  Tuesday, October 9th 6-7pm in the cafeteria. WHO:  Dads, Grandpas, Uncles, Step-Dads, adult brothers and/or other Male Role Models in a CHE student’s life and their kids TIMING:  6PM come have pizza and starting at 6:30pm we will watch a presentation about our WatchDOGS (Dad of Great Students) Program.  WatchDOGS is an innovative program being used by schools across America which helps them to be positively impacted by our committed involvement of fathers and father-figures in their student’s life. CHE’s GOAL:  have dads, grandpas, uncles and/or other male role models spend at least one day this year (could be...

**We have 53 students registered and $1085 raised!  Keep the registrations and donations coming!** Next Week: In School Donations:  Monday and Thursday – bring any cash or checks (made out to che pta).  As kids arrive, we will be at school ready to accept donations. Online Donations:  Can be made any time at www.thegetmovincrew.com Tuesday Drawing:  Any student receiving at least $20 in donations made this week online or in school up through midnight on Monday will be put in a drawing for an echodot! Prize Deliveries:  Any donations made this week online or in school up through midnight on...

During the month of September, Crescent Heights families raised a total of $230 worth of Box Tops!  WINNERS FOR SEPTEMBER:  Our individual contributor contest was won by third-grader Ava Haugen-Fengler (who brought in 189 Box Tops) and kindergartener Jackson Hitchcock (who brought in 132).  Congratulations to our winners! SCHOOL YEAR GOAL:  We are making great progress towards our goal of $1,000 and will continue to collect Box Tops throughout the year. NEXT COLLECTION DEADLINE:  October 15th.  Contests will now be held on a monthly basis to see which classroom can bring in the most Box Tops!  Please keep sending them!...

You should have received a packet in your child’s going home folder that has an info sheet and a money collection envelope.  This will be the one an only fundraiser for the PTA. We are using the Get Movin Crew again to help with online donations and the tracking of each student’s donations. STEP 1: Register or reregister with The Get Movin’ Crew online. https://www.thegetmovincrew.com/. Students receive 5 husky bucks just for registering which will be handed out on a Tuesday! STEP 2: Share your page with friends and family. Start Fundraising between now and the Fun Run! DONATING:  Credit...

School pictures are now scheduled for October 16th. Ordering information will go out closer to the date. Due to the strike, our picture day was moved a couple weeks. Retakes are scheduled for November 16th.

Reminders about 5th grade camp and 5th grade sweatshirts: SWEATSHIRTS: This is the last order of sweatshirts for the school year. For 5th graders, we can take orders through this Wednesday night (September 26th). Go to http://pugetsoundscreenprinting.com/ to place an order. If you need a scholarship to cover the cost of your child’s sweatshirt, please e-mail board@chepta.org and we will get one ordered for you. 5th GRADE CAMP RSVP FORMS: Please turn Camp RSVP Forms into your teachers ASAP. We need to know who is able to come. 5th GRADE CAMP PAYMENT: The 1st of 4 payments is due by...

Annual Volunteer Applications – I confirmed with the office that you do need to complete one annually along with a copy of your driver’s license. If you want to volunteer in the classroom, at the school, on a field trip, etc…you need to go into the office and complete a volunteer application every year. The form itself says every two years, but it is actually every year. It takes a couple of weeks to process, so you should get yours done soon…especially if you are planning on attending any field trips this fall. I know in the past Kindergarten and...