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Originally delivered on 11/2/2023 10:14 am

SUBJECT: CGES PTA Monthly Newsletter - November

News & Upcoming Events
CGES BINGO NIGHT

Back by popular demand.....BINGO!!!  We are excited to announce that the PTA will once again be hosting a FUN filled evening of Bingo, food, raffles, and prizes that the entire family can enjoy!  

When: Friday, November 17th from 6:30PM-8:30PM, doors open at 6PM

Where: Hallie Wells Middle School

Click HERE to pre order your Bingo cards, raffle tickets, and food.  All cards, food, and raffle tickets will be sold at a DISCOUNTED rate when pre-purchased. Bingo cards will be available at the door at full price. 

You'll see some of the CGES Staff calling the Bingo numbers again this year! Take a look at our event flyer!

If you're interested in helping with this event, sign up HERE! SSL hours available.

Chipotle Spirit Night

When: Monday, November 20th, 5p-9p

What:   Who doesn't LOVE Chipotle!? Visit the restaurant or order online. 33% of the proceeds will be donated back to the school to help the PTA fund enrichment programs and activities. You MUST mention Cedar Grove ES or present this flyer for the school to get credit.  If ordering online, use code GZBR83N.  Thank you for your continued support.

Where: Chipotle - 20940 Frederick Road

Membership Drive

When: Now - Friday, November 16th

What: Help your child's class win a PTA Sponsored Hot Chocolate Bar! Join the PTA and the classroom with the highest percentage of members will win! You will also receive a FREE CGES tote bag! 

Click HERE to join!



The CGES PTA has started a Gardening Club! We have been meeting on Saturdays since the beginning of October and will continue to meet through November 18th.  We will pick back up in the Spring. Kids are welcome to come. We have reached out to local landscaping companies for donations and have applied for various grants. Grey Goose has been a BIG supporter thus far.  

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).

Volunteer Opportunities

Winter Wonderland

Every year we transform the school into a Winter Wonderland. When the Students walk into the school on the first Monday in December, they are excited to see all the decorations.  We are looking for Parent Volunteers to help plan/make decorations, and then Parent Volunteers to help us decorate on Saturday December 2nd from 9a-2p.  If you are interested in helping, sign up HERE

Holiday Shop

This year's Holiday Shop will take place from Monday, December 11th - Friday, December 15th.  Just like with the Book Fair, the students come to shop during the day all throughout the week. If you would like to help with this FESTIVE Event, click HERE!  You'll be working the cash register, assisting the kids with making their lists, shopping, and budgeting. Thank you!

Other Important Information
Fall Festival

CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO ENJOY A SHORT FALL FESTIVAL SLIDESHOW!

Spirit Wear

As the Holiday Season is approaching, what better gift than some CGES Spirit Wear! 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.


Nehall Gutierrez

for planning a PERFECT Fall Festival!

Debi Voiner

for organizing a FUN and SUCCESSFUL Silent Auction!

Chris Doss, Jeff James, and our Garden Club Volunteers

for all your hard work with the Courtyard Project!

Fall Festival Vendors

(Butler's Orchard, Smiley Jump, Sparkles By Han, Bach2Rock, Mathnasium, 355 Code, Happy Hippo, and RideOn)

for helping to make the Fall Festival extra special for our students!


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
Tuesday, November 7
7:00p CGES PTA General Meeting
Friday, November 17
6:00p Bingo Night
Monday, November 20
Early release day for students (ALL SCHOOLS)
1:00p Parent-Teacher Conferences
5:00p Spirit Night: Chipotle
Tuesday, November 21
Early release day for students (ALL SCHOOLS)
1:00p Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 22
NO SCHOOL: Systemwide Closure
Thursday, November 23
NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving
Friday, November 24
NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving
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