Cottonwood Creek Elementary PTO: Latest Happenings

• Lunch Menu for this week*
• CISD Night at the Ballpark – Mon. May 14th
• Library Volunteer Breakfast – Tues., May 15th
• 3rd Grade Field Trip to Marketplace – Wed., May 16th
• Comerica Bank Day – Thurs., May 17th
• CCE Field Day – Fri., May 18th

• The lunch menu is a link to the School Menu website with more nutritional information for each meal offered by the school.

Beginning Monday, May 14th, please make sure your child has money in his/her school cafeteria account. Unfortunately, we are not able to allow any negative balances on a child’s account for the remainder of the school year.

If you use the on-line payment system, please allow 24 hours to process your payment. It can be accessed at www.mynutrikids.com

This Monday, May 14th, join the Texas Rangers for a night of great baseball action, while supporting the students and staff of Coppell ISD!

This is an exciting evening of family fun.  Join us as we recognize selected students from each campus who have demonstrated outstanding character and citizenship qualities throughout the year.  These students will fill up the outfield, and our campus Teachers of the Year will stand by home plate as the first pitch is thrown.  Plan to sit in the CISD Upper Reserved section and enjoy a hot dog while you watch the game and evening highlights on the Ranger’s jumbo-tron. To get tickets please contact the Rangers ticket office and ask for Coppell ISD seats.

If you have a deposit for the bank, please bring it to the school this Thursday, May 17rd, between 7:30 am – 8:30 am in an envelope. Make sure the student’s name, account number or phone number, and the amount enclosed are on the front of the envelope.

If you have not set up an account yet applications will be available on Thursday as well.

HAPPY SAVING!

Our Colts are ready to go, go, go! They’ll look great in their t-shirts as they get ready to ROCK Field Day! Parents are welcome all day to watch or volunteer — click the link below to see what opportunities are still available. Please be sure to sunscreen your Colt with waterproof sunscreen as he or she will be outdoors most of the day…and may get a little wet.

Thank you for making Field Day such a fun event for the kids!

• Thursday, May 31 is the deadline to Pre-Order School Supplies at these prices. Prices will increase in August so order now!
• Supply Packs will be delivered directly to the classroom at the start of school in August 2012.
• If you have any questions about school supplies please contact: Jeanne.rozas@hotmail.com
• If you prefer to write a check instead of paying online, forms are available in the CCE office.

Ordering your school supplies in May online is the fastest, cheapest and most efficient way to order supplies for your child for next year. Simply click on the link below and it will bring you directly to the CCE PTO Web Store.

Prices will increase in August so order today!

http://ccepto.revtrak.net

For more detailed instructions please click HERE

An Exciting Summer Camp Opportunity for Aspiring Filmakers!!

Many kids want to grow up to become an actor or actress, but they often forget about all of the different things that take place on the other side of the camera!

The NTH@C Photography and filmmaking Camp allows students hands on experience using industry grade equipment both in photography and film.

New Tech learners and staff members will assist students
in using Photoshop, while teaching industry terminology, script writing and editing.

For Incoming 4th-8th Graders Register today!

• June 25-29, 2012
• 9:00 AM-Noon for incoming 4th and 5th graders
• 1:00 PM-4:00 PM for incoming 6th-8th graders
• $130
• NTH@C campus

Follow this link to register online for NTH@C Digital Photography and Filmmaking Camp .

• TONIGHT, May 11, 2012 7pm @ CCE Cafetorium.

Come enjoy performances by CMS West Choir and CCE’s Colt Choral! Admission is $5 and includes free dessert and bottle of water!

In addition to these great performances, you’ll will have an opportunity to bid on a few live auction items such as the all time favorites, Naming the Front Parking Loop, Name the Gym, Teacher’s Personal Parking Space and Personal Parking Space for a full school year!

Don’t be left out! Make plans to attend this exciting family event!

Name the gym		Name the Car Loop
Personal Parking Spot in front of the school.

Come out and show your support for our awesome music deparment! By eating at Mooyah’s tonight you’ll help raise money for the much needed stage lighting.

TONIGHT, May 7th we have another Mooyah Burger night from 4 pm-10 pm.

A portion of each sale is being donated to the CCE music department. Just put your receipt in the bucket!

Mark your calendars now and sign up to volunteer to help make this the BEST field day Cottonwood Creek has EVER seen! Field day is May 18th.

Don’t forget that this week is Teacher Appreciation Week! This year’s theme is “Cruising Around The World”.Everyday is a good day to appreciate your teacher, but Monday through Thursday offer special opportunities.

• Monday (Ireland) Count Your “Blessings” – Thank You/Appreciation/Luv Notes (Children and/or Parents Write a Note, Song or Poem to share with their teacher and celebrate the gifts shared with them this year by their wonderful teacher.)

• Tuesday: (UK)- “Tea Time” – Thank You for Helping Us Grow – Flowers (Classroom Mom’s will provide vase, children provide a single stemmed flower (from your garden or store bought either works) to create a beautiful bouquet to decorate teachers classroom)

• Wednesday: (Greece) – “Spa” Day – Pamper Your Teacher (with items like bubble bath, Lotions, body sprays, bath salts, a loofah,rubber ducky , manicure set, gift cards to pampering places and etc.)

• Thursday: (Cancun/Mexican Rivera) – “Full of Sunshine” Day
  Get your teacher ready to kick off the summer in style with Beach supplies (beach bag, buckets, sunscreen,face sticks, hat, flip flops, sand toys, sunglasses, beach towels, magazines, books and other reading materials).

Thanks so much for an amazing year of learning and growing!

Also, if you’d like to help the PTO Hospitality Committee provide our teachers with great snacks and lunch this week please click the following link to sign up to bring an item.

• www.SignUpGenius.com/go/9040B4DADAD2B0-teachers

• Friday, May 11, 2012 7pm @ CCE Cafetorium.

Come enjoy performances by CMS West Choir and CCE’s Colt Choral! Plus free dessert and bottle of water! Pre-purchase tickets for $3 before Wednesday or $5 at the door the night of the performance.

In addition to these great performances, you’ll will have an opportunity to bid on a few live auction items such as the all time favorites, Naming the Front Parking Loop, Name the Gym, Teacher’s Personal Parking Space and Personal Parking Space for a full school year!

Don’t be left out! Make plans to attend this exciting family event!

This a reminder to drive safely around the school, through school zones, and any area where our students are walking to or from school including NO CELL PHONE usage. We have had several “near” accidents at the crosswalks.

In addition, please leave your pets at home to keep both your pet AND our students safe!

Please click HERE to view the procedures.

The lost and found is running over! Please check the lost and found for any items that might be yours! Anything left over the holiday break will be donated!!!

On May 12, 2012, Coppell ISD will be holding a general election for School Board Trustee Places 6 and 7. The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is composed of eight members. The candidates running for Places 6 and 7 are the following: Judy Barbo (Place 6), Charlie Biggues (Place 7), Carrie Clark (Place 6), and Tracey Fisher (Place 7). If you are interested in learning more about each candidate’s background and positions, please visit the following websites: www.judybarbo.com (Judy Barbo); www.carrieclark.info (Carrie Clark); and www.tracyfisher.org (Tracy Fisher). Presently, Charlie Biggues does not have a website to review. For more specific information about the candidates, please contact Kay Ryon of CISD at (214) 496-8002.

On Friday, May 4th, at 9:15 a.m., the entire school will be participating in Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously).

PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD WEAR THEIR RED COTTONWOOD CREEK T-SHIRT!

All parents are also invited to attend and participate in this event at Cottonwood Creek.

Project ACES is an international movement that began in 1989 to help fight childhood obesity and recognize the importance of daily exercise.  The Coppell ISD SHAC (School Health Advisory Council) is hosting the event as a way to celebrate May being National Sport and Physical Fitness Month and to kick off our city’s healthy living initiative “Living Well In Coppell”.

Please see the ACES Flyer, 2012 for more details.

• Lunch Menu for this week*
• Round Up – Mon., April 30th
• PTO Meeting – Tues., May 1st @ 6:30
• Comerica Bank Day – Thurs., May 3rd
• 5th Grade Field Trip to Sea World – Thurs., May 3rd
• Kindergarten Roundup – Thurs., May 3rd
• Coppell Education Foundation Fun Run/5k – May 5th

• The lunch menu is a link to the School Menu website with more nutritional information for each meal offered by the school.

Saddle up Colts! Round Up is this Monday at 8:15 a.m. in the gym!

Our all school assembly recognizes students’ achievements and more.

You never know who will drop in or what will happen — parents are welcome!

Spirit wear encouraged!

The clock is ticking to register your student(s) for the next school year. Please complete this process as soon as you can to ensure that your child(ren) will be placed on a class list for next year. Many of you sent in the form stating your student would be back to CCE next year but have NOT completed the portal registration.

Click here to begin If you do not update the Parent Portal, your child will not be placed on a class list for the following school year!

If you need any assistance with the process or need password help, please call the front office at 214-496-8300.

Thank you for your attention to this electronic matter!

Do you have any books that you don’t read anymore? Here’s your chance to donate these books so someone else gets a chance to enjoy!

Girl Scout troop #3544 will be setting up a BOOK DRIVE
for organizations: Kid’s Klinic and Reach4hope

• April 16th-30th
• Books for kids of all ages
• Collection Boxes are in front of CCE Office and Cafe

The PTO Board would like to invite you to the PTO Board meeting which will be held, Tuesday, May 1st at 6:30pm in the library. So many decisions that are made and topics discussed DIRECTLY affect YOUR student!!!

Bring your kindergartner and join us for an informational and fun evening!

• Where: Cottonwood Creek Elementary
• When: May 3rd
• Time: 5:30pm

We look forward to seeing the new generation of Cottonwood Creek Colts!

Coppell Middle School West has begun selling school supplies for the 2012-2013 School Year.

You can order your school supplies now by visiting the following website: http://cmswpto.revtrak.net

Orders will only be available online through June 24, 2012 at this price. School Supplies will be available for pickup during schedule pick up in August.

Hey Kids don’t forget to register for the Run to Fund 5k and 1 mile fun run on Saturday, May 5th at the High School. We need your participation for this to be successful…..the top ten reasons to register:

• 10. Be part of the first annual Run to Fund
• 9. Start and finish on the track at Coppell High School!
• 8. Lots & Lots of free stuff!
• 7. See yourself on the Big Screen in the stadium crossing the finish line
• 6. Prizes for best costumes and spirit
• 5. Race with friends
• 4. Run or Walk the race
• 3. Yummy pancakes
• 2. A really cool t-shirt
• 1. And most importantly …Our school gets $1 for each person who registers and picks our school name

Cottonwood Parents,

The State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test will be administered on April 24th – 26th. Third and fourth grade will take math and reading on the 24th and 25th and fifth grade will take science on the 26th.

No visitors or parent volunteers in any grade level are allowed on campus on these days in order to maintain test security. This includes lunch visits, so please plan accordingly.

The following are important reminders for testing students:

• go to bed early
• eat a healthy breakfast
• encourage your child to leave his/her cell phone at home
• arrive at school on time
• pack a healthy snack and water bottle for breaks
• do not schedule any appointments during the school day

Thank you for your cooperation in preparing for STAAR. We are ready to ROCK the test!!! Please visit the CISD link below if you would like more details on STAAR.

http://www.coppellisd.com/151610710172023467/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=66674

CISD schools have stepped up to the plate and are making a difference in the fight against Cancer!

Recently, Coppell ISD schools received an award for “Best Youth Engagement” for their involvement in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event. Specifically, the actions from both our High Schools and our middle schools.

The upcoming 2012 Relay for Life Coppell is scheduled for April 28-29th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 AM at Wagon Wheel Park (Freeport Parkway and Ruby Road). If you haven’t formed a team, signed up to participate, made a donation, or just want to learn more about this event, please go to RELAYFORLIFE.

Please join us as we CELEBRATE those who have fought this terrible disease as well as their caregivers. . . . REMEMBER those who have lost the cancer battle and . . . . FIGHT BACK against cancer!

One Day. . One Night. . One Community.. . One Fight!!

The Big Picture — CISD’s Gifted and Talented Program for K-12
and Meet the School Board Candidates

• Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the CHS Lecture Hall

On May 3, CGA will host a night to introduce the Coppell ISD Trustee candidates for Places 6 and 7 and a presentation about the Gifted and Talented program in Coppell ISD through all grades.

The Meet the Candidates portion of the evening is first on the agenda, whereby the school board candidates will briefly introduce themselves to the audience and remain to entertain questions afterwards.

Following this, Todd Kettler will give a complete view of the GT program available in CISD. While you may have heard some of this information in the past, this will be the first time you hear it all in one seating, in one night, giving the full picture.

Event is FREE and OPEN TO ALL who are interested in attending.

CGA does not endorse or support any candidate.

Regardless of who you support, we hope you will make your voice heard during early voting or on May 12 Election Day.

For more information, go to www.coppellgifted.org

Tomorrow, April 19th, is Class Picture Day at CCE. If you would like to order the class picture, please send your money in the envelope that was sent home with your child. The cost for the 8×10 class photo is $12.00.

Please note that the date for the October PTO meeting has changed to this Tuesday April 17th at 6:30 pm since the regularly scheduled PTO Meeting was cancelled on April 3rd due to the hail storm.

The CCE PTO Board Need YOU for the 2012/13 school year.

Open Positions:

• Parliamentarian
• Membership Coordinator
• Publicity PR
• Communications-Weekly Watch
• Craft Fair
• Red Ribbon Week
• Student Affairs

The duties of these positions can be viewed HERE.

To find out more, please contact Angi Breidenbach or Lisa Higdon.

Your participation and input make a difference … come be a part of it!