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Originally delivered on 2/1/2024 10:50 am

SUBJECT: CGES PTA Monthly Newsletter - February

News & Upcoming Events

We are excited to once again be hosting a Family Paint Night featuring the AMAZING Mrs. Kim! 

100% of the proceeds will go to the Art Program at Cedar Grove.

When: Friday, February 23rd at 6:30PM, check-in at 6PM

Where: Cedar Grove Elementary School APR

All painters will need a pre-paid ticket which can be purchased but clicking HERE. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

We are looking for volunteers to help with this event.  If you are interested, please sign up! Thank you in advance for your help!

Read Aloud Night

This event is a CGES tradition that our students love and we're so happy that Mrs. Hirschhorn is bringing it back again.

When: TONIGHT!!!! Thursday, February 1st, 6:00PM - 7:00PM

What: Students come to the school in their PJ's and enjoy a Read Aloud with some of our CGES Staff. Click HERE for more information!

PSSSSST! DOUBLE READ-A-THON MINUTES WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHO ATTEND READ ALOUD NIGHT!! SEE YOU THERE!

STEM Night and Science Expo

The Science Expo is BACK! If your student plans on participating in the Science Expo, packets are due TOMORROW, February 2nd!! If you can't find the packet that was sent home, click HERE. In addition to our Student Expo Showcase, we will have vendors demonstrating all the different parts that make up STEM! 

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

Next PTA Meeting
Tuesday, February 6th, 2023 7:00 PM on ZOOM feat. Mrs. Spoales!

What Does a School Counselor Do?

In conjunction with National School Counselor Week, Mrs. Spoales will be presenting during this month's PTA General Meeting.  She will be addressing counseling resources and how our students and parents can use those resources to elevate their educational experience at Cedar Grove.  She will have a short Q&A after her presentation. 

You can view the rest of the agenda HERE

Join Zoom Meeting 

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

Meeting ID: 812 1389 9154 - Passcode: 030869

Other Important Information

ATTENTION 5th Grade Parents

We are collecting baby photos of our 5th Grade students for a section of the Yearbook. Your student should be under 1 year of age in the photo. Please email your photo to vpcommunications.cedargrovepta@gmail.com.  Include your students full name with the picture. Thank you!

ATTENTION 5th Grade Students

We are holding a Cover Contest for the Yearbook. Click HERE for the rules and submission requirements.  We can't wait to see your artwork. 

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!

 

Read-A-Thon

Our Read-A-Thon was a HUGE success on so many levels.  We surpassed our class field trip fundraising goal of $8,000.  Our families, friends, local businesses, and community helped us to raise almost $9,000!  WOW!  Our CGES students logged over 93,000 reading minutes in just TWO WEEKS! We are so proud of our students.  A special thank you goes out to our Business Sponsors.  Thank you for supporting CGES!

Enjoy a short slideshow of some of our Cedar Grove Readers!

Spirit Wear

Want to show your Valentine you love them? 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.

Mrs. Hirschhorn

for helping to make the Read-A-Thon such a major SUCCESS!!

Ms. Troup, Mrs. Hirschhorn & Ms. Ward

for reviewing the Science Expo Applications!

Mark Your Calendars
Thursday, February 1
6:00p Read-Aloud Night
Tuesday, February 6
7:00p CGES PTA General Meeting
Monday, February 19
NO SCHOOL: Presidents' Day
Friday, February 23
6:30p Family Paint Night
Friday, March 1
Early release day for students (ALL SCHOOLS)
Monday, March 4
CGES Coin War!
Tuesday, March 5
CGES Coin War!
5:00p Spirit Night: McTeacher Night
Wednesday, March 6
CGES Coin War!
Thursday, March 7
CGES Coin War!
Friday, March 8
CGES Coin War!
Saturday, March 9
CGES Coin War!
Sunday, March 10
CGES Coin War!
Monday, March 11
CGES Coin War!
Tuesday, March 12
CGES Coin War!
Wednesday, March 13
CGES Coin War!
Thursday, March 14
CGES Coin War!
Friday, March 15
CGES Coin War!
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