The Cub Chronicle
October 14, 2011 |
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 Greetings!
The PTA is in need of chairpersons for the following Family Programs events. Being a chairperson is a great way to be involved in a school activity and work with the teachers and staff - and can be done in large part from home. Please know that you are welcome to co-chair the event with a friend, and we will provide you with all the materials, guidance, and support needed. If you're interested in helping out please contact
Math & Technology Night (1/19)
Students enjoy a fun filled night exploring and learning more about math and technology with their families. The chairperson will work with Mrs. Warren (Math Specialist) to help plan and coordinate this event.
Variety Show (3/30)
A night to be extra proud of our students. Students will showcase their talents and skills in a memorable variety show for the whole family. Food and refreshments will be sold. We would like a co-chairperson to oversee the talent portion of this event, and a co-chairperson to handle the logistics of the event.
EcoFest (4/27)
A "fun-draiser", earth day themed festival for our students and their families to promote a strong sense of CTES community with proceeds benefiting the PTA's needs for the students, staff, and school. We are looking for a chairperson to oversee all of the coordinator positions and committee teams.
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Green Team News
Clean Air
The Green team is learning about clean air this month - check out our bus on our new Green Team bulletin board in the cafeteria, with updates and tips for Going Green. Did you know that vehicles on the road account for 25% of the pollution in the air? Save gas and reduce air pollution by having your child ride the bus to school. Or, if your student is a car rider, please turn off your car in the drop-off/pickup line while waiting.
Recycling
The green team has also been working hard each week collecting all the recycling throughout the school. This year, we are recycling (any size) salty snack bags, juice pouches (like Capri Suns), and plastic twist on bottle caps in the cafeteria. Since we are unable to recycle these items at our curbside collection, feel free to bring in these items to our new recycling station in the cafeteria, throughout the year. Click here for a chart of items we recycle at CTES.
CTES Green Team is making a difference and you can too!
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Box Tops for Education
Don't forget that the deadline for the Box Tops contest is Wednesday, Oct. 26th. The class that brings in the most Box Tops wins a free recess and an awesome trophy for the classroom. In addition, for each completed Collection Form submitted, your student will be entered into a raffle for some really great prizes! The competition this fall is really tough......lots of Box Tops are coming in, and it will be a close race!!!
Kroger is running a promotion this month. If you purchase 4 participating General Mills cereals with your shopper's card, you'll earn 15 Box Tops for CTES! Click here for details.
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Volunteer Form
The Approved Volunteer list has been imported to the sign in computer in the school office! If you have completed a volunteer form you will be able to sign in as an approved volunteer.
If you have not completed a volunteer form, you can pick one up in the office, or click here to download the volunteer form. Please be sure to sign the back and indicate an emergency contact for yourself.
Thank you!
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Reflections Programs for 2011
Showcase Your Creativity in the PTA's Reflections Program!
Submissions Due by October 21st
Unleash your creativity! Join thousands of other students and create your entry based on the 2011-2012 theme "Diversity means..." Think about the theme. Then, select from the following categories:
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Musical Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
The General Student Participation Rules, Student Entry Form, and Consent Form are available on the Virginia PTA website and the CTES PTA website.
PLEASE NOTE: This year, students must provide a title for their entry.
For questions, please contact Stephanie Scott.
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Colonial Trail Elementary PTA
12101 Bacova Drive / Glen Allen, Virginia 23059
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Upcoming Events
School Bus Safety Week
Next week is school bus safety week. So please remember to thank your bus driver.
Read Aloud to a Child Week
Next week is read aloud to a child week. A flyer will be coming home all the activities going on at CTES.
CTES PTA Board meeting
Tuesday, October 18 at 5:45 PM in room 202
CTES Chess Team Meeting Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 PM
Spirit Night at McAlister's Deli Tuesday, October 25
CTES Career Day
Friday November 4, 8:30-11:00 AM
Student Holiday
Tuesday November 8
Family, Fun, and Fitness Night
Tuesday November 15 at 6:30 PM
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News from the Greater Community
The Legend of PocahontasTwo CTES students are in the upcoming performance of The Legend of Pocahontas. There will be 8 performances from October 21 - 30.
Click here for more information and to buy tickets.
The Pressured Child Commonwealth Parenting is hosting an evening with Michael Thompson, Ph.D. on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 6:30 PM at The Steward School Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts. He will discuss his book: The Pressured Child: Helping Your Child Find Success in School and Life. Tickets are $60 per person. Click here to register. Return to index
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The Fine Print
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The Cub Chronicle is published by the Colonial Trail Elementary PTA weekly on Fridays during the school year. The publication is free to all interested members of the CTES community who join our mailing list regardless of PTA membership. All community members are welcome to contribute articles, notices or topics for inclusion in our publications. Deadlines for submission of content is 5 PM on Friday for publication the following Friday. All submissions of content should be made by email to CTES PTA VP-Communications. Information included in The Cub Chronicle is at the discretion of the CTES PTA Executive Board. The Board reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit content or to choose to include content in one of our other publications. Any decision regarding editing, use of alternate communications tools or denial of use will be communicated to the originator of the request prior to publication. Your comments and suggestions are welcome and appreciated. Email your feedback to Joel Silverman at communications@ctespta.org.
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