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Originally delivered on 1/5/2023 8:54 am

SUBJECT: CGES PTA Monthly Newsletter - January 2023

CHESS, COOKING, ART, and SEWING!! We are so excited to be offering a second session of school clubs at CGES. Chess will be offered before school, but the other clubs will be held after.  These clubs start in early January and there are limited spots available, so reserve your session now by clicking HERE!

Family Paint Night!

When: Friday, February 24th at 6:30 pm

What: Calling all families....the PTA is hosting a Family Paint Night! Join us for a fun night of instructional painting by CGES's own, Mrs. Annie Kim. This event is for kids and adults of all artistic levels. No experience needed. A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the CGES Art Program.  

Where: CGES Cafeteria 


Pre order your tickets today...

How: Scan the QR code to reserve your seats now.  The tickets are $15/person. We anticipate that this event will sell out quickly. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. 

Coming Soon...

Spirit NIGHT! 

When: January 23rd from 4pm - 8pm

Where: Panera - Shops at Seneca Meadows, Germantown

Come and join us for our January SPIRIT NIGHT! There's nothing better than some hot soup on a cold winter night. Don't forget to mention that you're from Cedar Grove ES! A percentage of proceeds will get donated back to the school!

Read Aloud Night!

When: Thursday, January 26th from 6:30pm-7:30pm

What: It's time for our traditional Read Aloud Night at Cedar Grove ES! Don't forget to wear your pajamas! Click HERE for more details!

Where: Cedar Grove ES 

Pop Up Bulletin Board Contest

We are blown away by the creativity of our teachers and students! Thank you to all the classes that participated. The winners will be announced on the Morning News when school is back in session! 

Winter Choral Concert

When: Thursday, January 12th from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

What: Mrs. Arellano and the 4th/5th grade students welcome you to their Winter Choral Concert!  Participants should arrive at 6:30pm. See you there!

Attire: White top, black bottoms, big smile! :-)

Where: Cedar Grove ES Gymnasium

Janet Remsnyder & Parent Volunteers

For organizing and working the amazing Holiday Shop


Cecilie Olsen & Jessica Lorey

Family Fun Night at the Holiday Shop


Jennifer Wong, Jorian DuBois, & Parents

For setting up and donating all the delicious treats for the CGES Staff Holiday Treat Buffet


Winter Wonderland Team

For designing and decorating the halls of CGES

Create your CGES PTA Website Account Today!

The Cedar Grove PTA website is your go to source for all things PTA! Get information about membership, events, programs, meetings and much, much more.  It is your one-stop shop to be In-The-Know.

Creating an account on the CGES PTA Website allows you to access the entire site including the Cedar Grove Family Directory (members only), volunteer opportunities, PTA listserv and information on how to get involved.

Sign up for an account today!

PTA membership is not required to create an account.

JOIN the PTA today!

We are a stronger community when all families join and actively participate in the PTA.  

The PTA provides programs on strengthening family-schoolpartnerships, and free resources for members on issues and areas such as STEM and health & safety.

Be a part of a powerful association that can advocate on behalf of children and educators at the local, state and national levels.

Get Involved!

When adults volunteer, all students benefit! There are many opportunities for parents and community members to get involved!  Your help is needed!  Log in to your account and see the many opportunities to volunteer!

Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 7:00 PM on ZOOM

Join us for our first PTA General Meeting of 2023!  Please see links for meeting agenda below. We hope to see you there!


Join Zoom Meeting

https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/81213899154?pwd=UVFVYjhXaEdNd2g3a0ZmN1AxRGhMZz09

Meeting ID: 812 1389 9154          Passcode: 030869

Upcoming Events to Remember
Monday, January 16
HOLIDAY - SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSED
Monday, January 23
5:00p Spirit Night: Panera
Friday, January 27
Professional day for teachers; no school for students; end of quarter grading/planning

We NEED Your Photos!! Do you have photos from a class party, recent class field trip, or any other school event? Please click the yearbook icon for instructions on how to send them in for the yearbook!

Any questions can be directed to Ivy Doss, CGES Yearbook Chair, at ivymdoss@gmail.com.

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