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Originally delivered on 10/2/2023 10:24 am

SUBJECT: CGES PTA Monthly Newsletter - October

News & Upcoming Events
CGES Online Auction

We are excited to announce our first Silent Auction. Bidding will begin at 2:00pm on Thursday, October 19, 2023 and will close at 8:00 pm on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

Check out the wonderful goods, services, gift cards, and tickets donated by many generous businesses. In addition, some of our wonderful CGES admin members donated experiences to our auction that shouldn't be missed!

All proceeds from our auction will go towards events and student enrichment initiatives run by our PTA. We are raising money to help fund field trip transportation, bring STEM programs to the school, and help support our school community as needed.

We will have some of the items on display at the Fall Festival on Sat, Oct 28th, 1p-3p.

Click HERE to view the items up for auction as well as the rules.

Thank you for your support, and HAPPY BIDDING!


McTeacher Spirit Night

When: Wed, October 4th, 5p-8p

What:   Get excited for our FIRST SPIRIT NIGHT of the year!  Dine in, Drive thru, or Carry out...just don't forget to mention Cedar Grove Elementary School.  Keep your eyes open for some special guest appearances at the cash register or McFlurry Machine!  

McDonalds is donating a portion of all sales back to our school!  Thank you, McDonalds!!!

Where: McDonalds - Henderson Court

Fall Festival!

When: Sat, October 28th, 1p-3:00p

What: Come out and join us for our Fall Festival!  It's going to be an amazing event packed full of activities!  Click HERE for the event details.  Our CGES Great Story Book Pumpkin Contest will take place at the festival!  You won't want to miss it. 

Parking is VERY LIMITED.  We are working on providing shuttle service from Potomac Valley Church.  Stay tuned!

Where: Cedar Grove Elementary School 


PTA Volunteer Training and Social

When: Fri, October 6th,  9:30a-10:00a

What: Plan on volunteering at Cedar Grove ES? Are you new to the school and would like to learn about volunteer opportunities? Whether you are volunteering in the classroom, media center or at PTA events, there are certain guidelines you need to follow. Join us for coffee and a tour of the school while learning about Cedar Grove volunteer guidelines. For more information go to the Volunteers Page!

RSVP HERE

Where: Cedar Grove Office

PTA Membership Drive 

When: NOW - Friday, October 27th

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 Fall Festival on Saturday, October 28th!


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

The CGES PTA is starting a Gardening Club! Starting Saturday, October 7th, we will have gardening and clean up on every Saturday morning from 8a-10a through November 18th. Kids are welcome to come. We have reached out to local landscaping companies for donations and have applied for various grants. Fingers crossed we get some support!

We'll be addressing the Main Courtyard, the Kindergarten Courtyard, and the outdoor space where the portables were removed. Please click HERE to sign up for a Saturday! Let's BEAUTIFY CGES! #GoGreen

Please bring your gardening supplies...gloves, rakes, shovels, and brown paper bags for leaf removal (if you have them).

SSL hours available!  

Dear Clarksburg Cluster Families: 

We invite you to join us on October 13, 2023 for Clarksburg Cluster Night at Coyote Canyon! Clarksburg will play against Damascus so it will be an exciting game for all of our families! The Clarksburg Sports Association will also be there to enjoy the night with us!  

This Night has been a few years in the making and we hope we can have great representation from our fellow Clarksburg Cluster Schools. Families can arrive starting at 5:30pm. We'll have a PTA table set up, so come find us and say HELLO!

Everyone will line up for the parade at around 6:00pm or so, following the direction and guide of Mr. Ed Dalton, CHS's Athletic Director. 

For more information and to SIGN UP for the festivities, click HERE!

LET'S GET SOME CEDAR GROVE REPRESENTATION AT THE GAME! DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR CEDAR GROVE SHIRTS!

Other Important Information
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!

Spirit Wear

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!! 

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.

A HUGE THANK YOU to... 

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for generously becoming a CGES PTA Corporate Sponsor

Click HERE to view their most recent class schedule and promotions!


We would also like to thank

Colby James, Gaby Rojas, and Volunteers

for putting on an AMAZING and SUCCESSFUL Book Fair

Debi Voiner

for organizing our Fall After School Clubs

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

Join us for our first  PTA General Meeting of the year! We hope to see you there!

Join Zoom Meeting 

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

Meeting ID: 812 1389 9154 - Passcode: 030869

Mark Your Calendars
Wednesday, October 4
5:00p Spirit Night: McTeacher Night
Friday, October 6
9:30a Volunteer Training & Meet and Greet
Saturday, October 7
7:30p [RESCHEDULED] - Movie Night
Monday, October 9
NO SCHOOL: Professional day for all staff
Thursday, October 19
2:00p CGES Silent Auction
Friday, October 20
12:00a CGES Silent Auction
Saturday, October 21
12:00a CGES Silent Auction
Sunday, October 22
12:00a CGES Silent Auction
Monday, October 23
12:00a CGES Silent Auction
Tuesday, October 24
12:00a CGES Silent Auction
Wednesday, October 25
12:00a CGES Silent Auction
Thursday, October 26
12:00a CGES Silent Auction
Friday, October 27
12:00a CGES Silent Auction
Saturday, October 28
12:00a CGES Silent Auction
1:00p CGES Fall Festival
Sunday, October 29
12:00a CGES Silent Auction
Wednesday, November 1
NO SCHOOL: Grading and Planning for the end of term
CGES Penny Wars
Thursday, November 2
CGES Penny Wars
Friday, November 3
CGES Penny Wars
Saturday, November 4
CGES Penny Wars
Sunday, November 5
CGES Penny Wars
Monday, November 6
CGES Penny Wars
Tuesday, November 7
CGES Penny Wars
Wednesday, November 8
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Thursday, November 9
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Friday, November 10
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Saturday, November 11
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Sunday, November 12
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Monday, November 13
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Tuesday, November 14
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Wednesday, November 15
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Thursday, November 16
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Friday, November 17
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Saturday, November 18
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Sunday, November 19
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Monday, November 20
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Tuesday, November 21
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Wednesday, November 22
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Thursday, November 23
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Friday, November 24
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Saturday, November 25
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Sunday, November 26
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Monday, November 27
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Tuesday, November 28
CGES Penny Wars
Wednesday, November 29
CGES Penny Wars
Thursday, November 30
CGES Penny Wars
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