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Originally delivered on 12/1/2023 11:40 am

SUBJECT: CGES PTA Monthly Newsletter - December

News & Upcoming Events
Cedar Grove ES Holiday Shop

We have an amazing selection of gifts for purchase this Holiday Season. Teachers will sign up for a time to have their class shop early in the week. We will have helpers on hand to assist students with budgeting and making their purchases. Parents are welcome to come in for our Family Night on Tuesday (12th) evening from 5p-7p. Quantity of items is limited and will not be restocked, so making purchases early is the best way to ensure the widest selection. Items range between $0.50-$20. We will only be accepting cash, and all sales are final.

When: Monday, December 11th - Friday, December 15th.

Where: Cedar Grove Elementary School


Volunteers Needed!

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!

Volunteer Opportunities

Movie Night at the Holiday Shop

When: Tuesday, December 12th 5:00PM-7:00PM

What:  Join us for some evening shopping and a movie!  FREE snacks and drinks will be available while supplies last.  

Where: Cedar Grove Elementary School APR 

Winter Wonderland

Every year we transform the school into a Winter Wonderland. When the Students walk in 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 Treat Buffet

The CGES PTA is collecting Holiday Treats for our WONDERFUL Cedar Grove Staff!  Please sign up HERE to bring some delicious desserts so we can create an AMAZING Holiday Treat Buffet for our deserving staff. Snacks can be store bought or homemade. 

Read-a-Thon

The PTA will be hosting a Read-a-Thon after Winter Break

When: January 16th-January 26th 

Information packets will be sent home closer to the middle of this month, so be on the lookout. Cedar Grove, GET READY TO READ! 

Family Paint Night

Mrs. Kim has agreed to lead another AMAZING CGES Paint Night. We had such a great time last year and can't wait to do it again.  

SAVE THE DATE

When: Friday, February 23, 2024, 6:30PM - 8:30PM

STEM Night and Science Expo

The Science Expo is BACK! Get your thinking caps on if you think you'll want to participate. We will also have vendors demonstrating all the different parts that make up STEM! Be on the lookout for more information in the future! 

When: Friday, March 22, 2024 ~6:00PM - 8:30PM

Other Important Information

We have another sessions of After School Clubs COMING SOON! Please check the site regularly for updates. Registration links will added in the coming days. With such a wide variety of activities, there should be something for everyone. Sign up early to ensure a spot for your child. :-) ENJOY!

We collect Yearbook photos all year long!  If you would like to contribute photos from throughout the year, you can use this link. Photos should be from school related events ONLY . Cell phone quality pictures are FINE! 

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.

Georgia Anderson

for planning a SPECTACULAR Bingo Night!

Mrs. Spoales, Mrs. Doyle, Mrs. Bencal, Mrs. Hirschhorn, Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Berman, Mr. Oedemann, Mr. Wynne, and Ms. Troup

for making Bingo Night extra special for our kids!

Nicole Saltzman

for organizing our Winter Wonderland!


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for generously becoming a CGES PTA Corporate Sponsor

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


Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday, February 6th, 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
Monday, December 11
Holiday Shop
Tuesday, December 12
Holiday Shop
Wednesday, December 13
Holiday Shop
Thursday, December 14
Holiday Shop
Friday, December 15
Holiday Shop
Monday, December 18
Winter Wonderland during PE classes!
Tuesday, December 19
Winter Wonderland during PE classes!
Wednesday, December 20
Winter Wonderland during PE classes!
Thursday, December 21
Winter Wonderland during PE classes!
Holiday Treat Buffet
Friday, December 22
Winter Wonderland during PE classes!
Monday, December 25
NO SCHOOL: Holiday
Tuesday, December 26
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Wednesday, December 27
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Thursday, December 28
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Friday, December 29
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Monday, January 1
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Tuesday, January 2
NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
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