Cedar Reader: PTC Edition
June 2020
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre nuestra hoja informativa y necesita la traducción en español, por favor contacte a Erica Sánchez al 503 356 2560 opción 2 para español.
All current parents and guardians of CPMS students are automatically members of the PTC.
Our events, programs, school support, & enthusiasm
make up this vibrant volunteer community & are indeed, POWERED BY YOU.
TWO TO TAKEAWAY:
1. Congrats to our graduating 8th graders!
2. Dr. A's virtual coffee focused on what to expect next school year, though many unknowns remain. Read the full recap below.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Eight Graders Say Goodbye to Cedar Park
Spring 2020 Principal Coffee Recap: Where's Our Crystal Ball?
- What Will School Look Like Next Year?
- Dr. Anderson's Biggest Fears
- Parents Bringing the Heat
- Specific Items for Incoming Families: Burning Questions Answered
- Other Fun Cedar Park News
June 2020 Community Meeting Minutes and Treasurer's Report
The Cedar Park PTC held its last community meeting of the year virtually on 6/8. Your PTC Board was on hand to give PTC news and Dr. Anderson, CPMS Principal, shared Cedar Park updates.
Topics included:
Communication plans for the summer
2020-21 PTC Committee Lead Openings
Ways for new families to stay informed
Approval of 2020-21 Budget
Approval of the 2020-21 PTC Board
President, Bettina Jeszenszky
Vice President, Erika Hammond
Secretary, Hannah Donohue
Treasurer, Skye Kutansky
Volunteer Co-Coordinator, Jenna Dornblaser
Read through the minutes right HERE. Questions can be directed to Bettina Jeszenszky, PTC President.
Cedar Park Scientists for the Win!
Congratulations to Cedar Park Students, Diego G., Kiera K., Arunima D., Maren L., Alison H., Sophia W., Miajan C., Gordon C., and Vikram V. for participating in the virtual NWSE Regional Science Fair this May.
And an extra Congratulations to Vikram V. who took 3rd place in the Energy Category for his project about Solar Energy!
THANK YOU to All Who Donated to Community Food Boxes
Special thanks to all who donated to May's food drive that supplemented food boxes at Beaverton High School. These valuable donations were given out later that morning to vulnerable families in our community. #poweredbyYOU
2020-21 Committee Lead Openings
Staff Appreciation: once a month sign-up genius
5K: be open & flexible with this event as the fall holds a lot of unknowns
Student Store: coordinating the school supply store open before school
8th Grade Honors Breakfast: coordinating with Cedar Park staff re: decor, food, etc.
Family Fun Night Liaison: though this is a teacher-run event, help is needed to support Cedar Park staff and help brainstorm ideas/activities
Art Lit co-lead: need a third co-lead, ideally someone to take over the entire program in 2021-22
**Directors of Volunteers (co-chair) **Board position: someone to join Jenna Dornblaser and learn the better impact software. Beginning of the school year and the end of the school year are the busiest times. Also requires attendance at PTC Board meetings & community meetings.
Email Jenna & Jennifer (volunteers@cedarparkptc.org) if you are interested.
Summer Meal Program Begins Today
Parents or guardians can pick free grab & go meals (breakfast & lunch) at 15 schools & 3 apartment complexes for all children 1-18. Locations within or near our Cedar Park boundary include Sunset HS, Beaverton HS and William Walker Elementary.
For details visit: www.beaverton.k12.or.us/summer-meals
Ways to Stay Informed at Cedar Park
- LIKE “Cedar Park Middle School PTC” ON FACEBOOK: Use our social media to help keep yourself in the know! Look for events, updates, & reminders. And don’t be afraid to “like” every post-- it’s a huge help to spread the word!
- BE SURE YOU ARE IN OUR CPMS VOLUNTEER DATABASE: New to BEAVERTON SD? You can find the background check & application links at www.cedarparkptc.org/volunteering. New to Cedar Park? Email update_volunteer_locations@beaverton.k12.or.us in order to move your profile from your elementary school to CPMS.
- EXPLORE OUR PTC WEBSITE/SUBSCRIBE TO BLOG: Head to www.cedarparkptc.org and read all about our community. Check out our blog, programs and events, fundraising info, budgets/bylaws and previous newsletters. It’s all there! Feel free to subscribe to our blog to be the first to know incoming news and announcements.
- READ OUR NEWSLETTERS: Your Cedar Park PTC publishes one monthly newsletter, packed full of PTC news & celebrations, volunteering sign-ups, and upcoming dates. Make it your source to stay in the know.
Cedar Park Onstage Presents "10 Ways to Survive Life in Quarantine"
Cedar Park Staff Breaks the Internet
Winners have included Ms. Cooney, Mr. Murchison, Ms. Lace, Ms. Hitsman, and Ms. Gladstone-Saucedo. Check out all the staff posts on our Cedar Park PTC facebook page.
OTHER INTERESTING BLOG POSTS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED
Introducing the 2020-21 PTC Budget
Remote Learning FAQ: Your Questions Answered
NEVER MISS A THING. Community members can subscribe to the PTC blog at www.cedarparkptc.org/news to receive the latest news on the day it posts.
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Cedar Park Parent-Teacher Club (PTC)
Email: secretary@cedarparkptc.org
Website: www.cedarparkptc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CPMSPTC/?ref=bookmarks