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Originally delivered on 8/31/2023 2:44 pm

SUBJECT: CGES PTA Monthly Newsletter - September 2023

WELCOME BACK, Cedar Grove staff, students, and families! We've MISSED you!

We would like to give a warm welcome to our incoming Kindergarten students and families, as well as our new CGES staff members. It's going to be a great year, and we can't wait to make memories with all of you!

Sydney Abramson- ASD Teacher

Alison Berman- Second Grade Teacher

Jennifer Capellman- Special Education/Reading Teacher

Cheney Mele- Fourth Grade Teacher

Katie Kelly- Reading Specialist

Kimberly Lang- Third Grade Teacher

Treasure Mathis- Pupil Personnel Worker


News & Upcoming Events

Get your kids excited for the upcoming school year by visiting our BOOK FAIR!!!

The book fair will run from Mon, Sept 11 - Fri, Sept 15 from 9:30a - 3:30p.  We will have evening hours available on Fri, Sept 15 from 5p-7p during our Welcome Back Bash.  

We're ALWAYS looking for volunteers to work during school hours. Please click HERE to sign up for a time slot.  Any help would be greatly appreciated! We can't run this event without YOU!  Anyone who signs up will receive a FREE PTA Volunteer t-shirt! There will be at least one person there during every shift who has Book Fair experience, so don't worry if this is your first time! The kids absolutely LOVE to see their parents/guardians working at the Fair!

If you don't want to send cash in with your kids, scholastic allows you to set up an "e-wallet" that can be used at the Fair.  Click HERE to set up your child's "e-wallet".  We are able to access their account right at the register, so no need to print anything.  Be sure to log in to your scholastic account if you think you have a balance left on an account from a previous Fair.

Back to School Night Grades 1st-5th

When: Wed, Sept 6, 7p-8:30p, 2 sessions

What:  PARENTS ONLY! Please attend to hear from your children’s teachers and other staff about our instructional program, ways to build the home/school partnership, and more. There will be two sessions due to limited parking and the school will be sending out a separate communication regarding Back to School Night in the upcoming week.  

There will be a PTA table set up where you'll have the opportunity to learn about some of the amazing events we have planned for this year, the many opportunities to volunteer, and how to become a PTA Member. 

Where: Cedar Grove Elementary School

Welcome Back Bash!

When: Fri, Sept 15, 5p-7p

What: Please join us for the PTA sponsored WELCOME BACK BASH! We will have food trucks, Happy Hippo Shaved Ice, performances by Bach 2 Rock, demonstrations from Kicks Karate, Mathnasium, a Smiley Jump sponsored inflatable obstacle course, raffles, and MORE! Click HERE for the event flyer. 

Parking is VERY LIMITED.  There will be a FREE shuttle running from the Potomac Valley Church on rt 27 to the school, 4:45p-7:15p

We hope to see you there!  You won't want to miss it!

Where: Cedar Grove Elementary School 


PTA Membership Drive 

When: NOW - Friday, September 15th at 3p

What: Join the PTA and be entered into our Raffle!  We are giving away four different grade level Scholastic Book Baskets!  The baskets are valued between $60 - $80!!

Winners will be announced during our Welcome Back Bash on Friday, September 15th!

Click HERE to purchase your PTA MEMBERSHIP!  Thank you for your support!

Other Important Information

GET YOUR SPIRIT WEAR NOW!  Scan the QR Code above or click HERE to place your order!  You'll pick your gear and then pick your logo for a custom look.  We have t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, pants, shorts, backpacks, hair accessories, and MORE!! 

After School Clubs

After School Clubs start in October! We have quite a few options this fall. Click HERE for club descriptions and registration links. Spots will fill quickly so don't hesitate to sign up!

We are a stronger community when all families and staff join and actively participate in the PTA. Upon purchasing/renewing a family membership, you'll receive a FREE CGES tote bag. Staff members who join/renew will receive $100 towards class materials

Click HERE to JOIN/RENEW

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.

WhatsApp

Do you want to be able to connect with other parents/caregivers in your child's grade? Communicate about class events?  Share news...?  

The PTA has been working hard to find a way to help make this happen..., and NOW YOU CAN! We are excited to introduce the CGESPTA WhatsApp! In just a few easy steps, you'll be able to chat with other parents.

Step 1: Download WhatsApp on your mobile device

Step 2: Click HERE

Step 3: Join the CGESPTA WhatsApp "Community"

Step 4: Request to join your Grade "Group" (ie Kindergarten, 1st Grade, etc...)

Step 5: Start chatting!

Facebook

Follow us on Facebook by clicking HERE! Cedar Grove Elementary PTA

Instagram

Follow us on Instagram by clicking HERE! @cedargrove_pta

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.

Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 7:00 PM on ZOOM

Join us for our first  PTA General Meeting of the year! Please try to attend so we can vote on and approve this year's budget. We hope to see you there!


Join Zoom Meeting 

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

Meeting ID: 812 1389 9154 - Passcode: 030869

September Meeting Agenda

Mark Your Calendars
Monday, September 4
NO SCHOOL: Labor Day--Schools and offices closed
Wednesday, September 6
7:00p Back-to-School Night (Parents Only)
Monday, September 11
Fall Book Fair
Tuesday, September 12
Fall Book Fair
7:00p CGES PTA General Meeting
Wednesday, September 13
Fall Book Fair
Thursday, September 14
Fall Book Fair
Friday, September 15
Fall Book Fair
5:00p Welcome Back Bash
Friday, September 22
Early release day for students (ALL SCHOOLS)
Monday, September 25
NO SCHOOL: Non-Instructional Day
Wednesday, October 4
5:00p Spirit Night: McTeacher Night
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