Chinook PTSA Newsletter
March 16, 2023
Spring Break will be here in just 2 short weeks! But before our break, there's so much going on at Chinook Elementary. Read below to find out more and be sure to follow us on Facebook to stay updated.
Original Works
The Original Works fundraiser information came home with your student last week. Note the order deadline is this Friday, March 17th! You'll return the order form and student artwork along with payment (checks made to Chinook PTSA) which are then sent onto Original Works. Many Chinook families have been collecting items with their students' masterpieces for years. More information about Original Works is available on their website HERE. Other questions, please contact Peggy at chinookptsapresident@gmail.com. Note: student artwork is returned with product delivery.
Pie Pick Up March 29th
Reminder: if you placed an order for any delectable Willamette Valley Pies, you will need to pick-up your frozen pies the afternoon of Wednesday, March 29th. You'll be receiving a call to determine your best pick-up time as we get closer to pick-up day.
We are in need of volunteers to help pick-up day run smoothly! If your helping hands are available the afternoon of the 29th or if you have a cooler to lend for a few hours, please contact Peggy at chinookptsapresident@gmail.com.
Yearbook Orders Due March 31st, before Spring Break!
It's time for all Kindergarten through 4th graders to pre-order 2022-23 yearbooks. No need to order for 5th graders, they will be provided a book as part of their promotion packet. An order form was sent home with students or order online at https://chinook-ptsa.square.site/. There will be no additional yearbooks for sale at the end of the year, so order now to not miss out! Yearbooks are $15 each and orders are due March 31st.
Nominating Committee Needed
The Nominating Committee is vital to the continuation of the Chinook PTSA. Committee members use their Chinook community connections to talk with and identify parents who would be willing to step up into board positions. They then present nominations at our April PTSA meeting, Tuesday, April 18th. This is a short term and flexible time commitment. We are looking for 2 or more people who are able to attend our March and April PTSA meetings. Please contact our president at chinookptsapresident@gmail.com if you are interested in helping on this committee.
March PTSA meeting
Join us Tuesday evening, March 21st at 7:00 in the Chinook library or via Zoom. If you'd like to join remotely, a link for the Zoom meeting will be sent directly from the school on Tuesday.
Fifth Grade Promotion planning meeting
Fifth grade promotion planning is still going strong! Join us in the media center at 7 pm on Tuesday, March 28th to help make this a memorable day for our fifth graders!
Volunteers Needed for Class Photo day
We are looking for 4 volunteers to assist our photographer with class photo day on Wednesday, March 29th. If you are interested in helping, please contact Peggy at chinookptsapresident@gmail.com
Spring Plant Sale
Our Spring Plant sale will soon be in full swing! Look for order forms to come home with your students soon. Plant orders will be due Wednesday, April 12th.
Read N Lead Progress
Each month the class with the highest percentage of Read N Lead participation gets a sheet of stickers from Mrs. Cast to place on this paint-by-number type poster. The students are so close to finishing to reveal the full picture!
Talent Show, May 11th
Our talent show is coming soon! Students who'd like to participate can start working on the talent they'd like to showcase now. In the past students have performed dances and comedy skits as well as displayed their musical talents playing various instruments or singing. The sky's the limit for our creative, talented students! We'll hold auditions on April 13th with the big show on Thursday, May 11th.
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Email: chinookptsapresident@gmail.com
Website: https://chinookptsa.home.blog/
Location: 1900 Northwest Bliss Road, Vancouver, WA, USA
Phone: 503-754-7700
Facebook: facebook.com/chinookptsa