The Cub Chronicle
December 9, 2011
News from the Greater Community


Kids' Tech University 
Kids' Tech University is an all-day event at Virginia Tech University in January, February, March, and April. Each day consists of an interactive session, centered on answering a question about the world around us, and a hands-on component, which features the Virginia Tech professors, students, clubs, and community. Kids can take part in the virtual labs and forum after the all-day event to continue to cultivate their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Click here for more information.

The Nutcracker Sweet
Come see CTES Cubs Alison Fitzpatrick and Brian Kwon in The Nutcracker Sweet, a joint production of West End Academy of Dance and Pilates, Dance and More. Performances   will be on Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 PM (doors open at 1:30 PM) at the auditorium at Deep Run High School.  Tickets are $15 for both adults and children.  Tickets can be purchased in advance through  Jill Fitzpatrick and at the West End Academy of Dance.  Tickets will also be available at the door.


Follow-up Links
 
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Your CTES PTA was very busy again in November. Here's a small sample of the activities conducted or hosted by the PTA: 

Events
  • Presented and dedicated CTES with the awesome new playground
  • Hosted a fabulous Family Fun and Fitness Night
  • Financed the Latin Ballet Assembly for the entire school
  • Started planning our Spring EcoFest
  • Hosted a Spirit Night Johnny Rockets 
  • Collected Original Works orders for 174 students and will split the proceeds with the CTES Art Department.  

Volunteers   

  • Collected and delivered over 40 coats for needy Richmond families
    Collected and delivered 59 pairs of sneakers for donation 
  • Provided Breakfast and volunteers for Career Day
  • Provided breakfast treat, snacks and drinks for the teachers and staff on Conference Day
  • Provided library and copy room volunteers
  • Coordinated kickball donations with our terrific room parents   

Recognition / Celebration  

  • Registered 535 PTA members for 2011-12
  • Announced the Reflections winners at the Turkey Court Assembly
  • Celebrated America Recycles Day with a poster contest and the students / staff wearing green

Resources 

  • Compiled and printed 500 school directories
  • Compiled and delivered 363 Membership Packets
  • Attended a County Council Meeting
  • Sent our 2010 990 form to the IRS and Virginia PTA
  • Paid our membership dues to both the Virginia and National PTAs
SCA Happenings

 

Turkey Court was an outstanding success. We collected 3,375 cans which was 1,000 more cans than last year! Congratulations to Mrs. Brown for becoming Turkey Princess and to Mr. Hunt for being crowned Turkey King.

SCA will have 5 spirit days the last week of school before winter break:
  • Dec. 12th: Crazy Sock Day  
  • Dec. 13th: Stuffed Animals Day  
  • Dec. 14th: PJ Day  
  • Dec. 15th: Snow and Ice Day - dress in blue and white  
  • Dec. 16th Winter Hat Day
Dad's Night
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What a STELLAR night we had on Tuesday at the Dad's Night event. Our families had an out of this world time traveling around the CTES galaxy for their scavenger hunt, taking pictures with their Dad's (Grandpas, Uncles, Brothers, etc.), making their keepsake photo frame, and enjoying a pizza dinner and delicious cupcakes. It was fantastic (and at times hilarious!) to see all the Dad's participating in the night's activities.

Thank you to everyone who helped organize this event for your hard work and many hours of planning - the fun would not have happened without your volunteering. A special thank you to Melissa Moes, owner of Melissa's Simply Sweet (and a CTES parent) who baked all the great cupcakes.

 

We'd love to know your thoughts about the event and suggestions for next year's Dad's Night, so please send your comments to Nancy Chazen.

We look forward to another exciting family evening at Math & Technology Night on Thursday, January 19th  - see you all there!

 

Math and Technology Night

 

Mark you calendars and save the date for the CTES Math and Technology Night on Wednesday, January 19 at 6:30 PM. The PTA is hosting this fun family night to explore and learn more about math and technology by playing games, watching cool technology demonstrations, and digging deep into the meaning of the relationship between a circle's diameter and its circumference, better known as Pi - and by that we mean PIE!

Bring the whole family to enjoy pie desserts and further your understanding of math and technology practices. 

We need volunteers for this event, so if you're interested in the planning, setting up, staffing a table, or anything else, please contact Nancy Chazen.  

 

After School Enrichment Program

 

A mini after school enrichment program is starting on January 10.
There are 3 different class options:
  • Memory book page making workshop (Wednesdays only Jan. 11, 18, 25 in the computer lab)
  • K-2 Art Camp, (Tuesdays in the Art room)
  • Grades 3-5 Book Club, (Tuesdays or Wednesdays in the library)
Registration forms are due Wednesday, December 14 (if you didn't get one they are in the front office). 

 

CTES Library Update

 

The address for the library's catalog has changed.  The new URL is:  http://hcps.sirsi.net/

The username and password for home access has not changed.

 

Original Works

 

The Colonial Trail PTA and Art Department want to thank the students and parents for participating in Original Works. The Orginial Works program was a big success. Over 350 items were ordered from Original Works. Thanks again for supporting Colonial Trail! 

 

HCPS School Nutrition Services Newsletters

 

The December newsletters from HCPS School Nutrition Services have been posted to their website. Click here to download them. 

 
Colonial Trail Elementary PTA / 12101 Bacova Drive / Glen Allen, Virginia 23059 /
The Fine Print
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 .