Canyon Pointe Elementary
PTO Newsletter - January 2020
Student Holidays - January 6th & 7th AND January 20th
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday break and a fabulous start to the NEW YEAR!
We welcome all our students back to Canyon Pointe Elementary Wednesday, January 8th.
Remember we have a student holiday on Monday, January 20th so be sure to mark your calendars.
REMINDER
Doors open at 8:10 am and Great Expectations Assembly will begin at 8:30am. The tardy bell rings at 8:40 am.
Our Wildcat Monthly newsletter runs the first of every month. Our newsletters will keep you updated with important information, dates, and activities happening at CPES!
Also, www.tomballisd.net, www.canyonpointepto.com, and www.facebook.com/CPESPTO have up-to-date information.
THANK YOU!!!
A huge thanks go out to Santa, the teachers, the PTO, all our wonderful volunteers and parents. It's because of these events are so successful. We appreciate all that you do!!! THANK YOU!!
Yearbook NEWS! Submit your photos :o)
Yearbooks will go on sale this month.
We are looking for photos from the following events -
- Trunk or Treat
- 3rd Grade "Salute to Veterans" performance
- Fun Run
- Breakfast with Santa
- Any other school activities
Photos can be submitted at www.replayit.com (You WILL need to register to upload photos, but it is quick and easy to do) or directly to Katje McCabe at hankamoon@gmail.com.
More information on yearbook sales will be out soon.
Spring Carnival - Next Planning Meeting - January 16th @ 10am
Anyone is allowed to attend and the more the merrier. We'd love to see you there.
Carnival at the Pointe - Feb 29th, 12-4pm
Come One, Come All!! CPES Carnival at the Pointe
CPES is hosting their Spring Carnival, and it’s sure to be a good time. It’s open to everyone & we’d love to see you there.
When: February, 29, 2020
What time: 12pm - 4pm
Where: Canyonpointe Elementary, 13002 Northpointe Blvd, Tomball, TX, 77377
What to expect: Family fun, laughter, games, rides, prizes, food & more.
Tickets and wristbands go on presale beginning February, 10th.
For more information, please email us at info@canyonpointepto.com.
VOLUNTEERS, CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS - we need all the volunteers we can get to ensure the carnival is a success and runs smoothly. It takes many folks to make this work.
To volunteer SIGN UP HERE.
Third and Fourth Graders Learn Recorders
As part of our music curriculum, third and fourth graders will be learning how to play the recorder. For your convenience, we have recorders, books and CDs available for purchase.
The prices will remain the same as the pre-sale.
Package 1: Recorder only $7
Package 2: Recorder and Book $12
Package 3 : Recorder, Book and CD $14
We accept cash or checks made payable to CPES PTO.
PTO MEETING - January 14th @ 6:00pm
Join us for our Monthly PTO Meeting. This meeting will take place in the library. Please sign in at the front. ALL parents are welcome to join us! Young kids are welcome. We'd love to see you there!
Chipotle Spirit Night - January 21st, 5-9pm
We are excited to announce we have a Chipotle spirit night on January 21st from 6-9 at the 14067 FM 2920 Tomball, TX 77377 location.
You can dine in or Order Online. Be sure to metion CPES spirit night. Can't wait to see everyone there! :o)
Box Tops for Education has gone Digital!!
Box Tops for Education has gone digital. No more having to remember to cut them out, save them & bring them to the school. Download the App for your Android or iPhone. Scan your receipt within 2 weeks of shopping and the app will automatically recognize any purchased items that qualify for Box Tops.
Calling all our wonderful CPES Volunteers!
Volunteer help is really important to make any school year into a successful year. If you would like to volunteer at various classroom events and school events, help with your time/other donations throughout the coming school year, right now is the perfect time to let us know. All volunteers at CPES need to have their background check done before they can help us at school. Also PTO will need your contact information and availability/event preferences, for them to send you emails as and when they need help. Please follow BOTH links below and provide required information.
1. For Background clearance by TISD: please go to link below and fill up the form for volunteer opportunities.
https://www.tomballisd.net/apps/pages/ht/volunteers-classroom-observation
2. For PTO database: please fill the form at link below. PTO uses it to contact you as and when the school needs volunteer help.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12wDavRQacvTqz5ETn_NEsjSGlpK4knNoTDhMQHfoSSw/edit?ts=5d463e15
How to get involved if you are unable to volunteer
Unable to volunteer, not a problem!! Come join your kiddo(s) at their classroom parties, family school events & functions, and donate items to these school events & functions. The kids love having you around to participate in their school activities. Be on the lookout for weekly email updates by Mrs. Coleman or the teachers, PTO newsletter and Wednesday folder handouts for all that you need to know about what is on the horizon.
You can also go to either of the below websites for more information.
CPES website - https://cpes.tomballisd.net/
CPES PTO website - www.canyonpointepto.com
Spirit Wear
We are excited to offer some new spirit wear this year such as hats, a zip up hoodie and our field day/fun run/grade level shirts. https://cpes-spiritwear2019.itemorder.com/sale
Many have asked if we have spirit wear bows. Well now we do & they couldn't be any cuter!! :o)
CLICK HERE to place your order now.
Support Canyon Pointe Elementary
Love to order through Amazon? Use Amazon Smile for your purchases and support Canyon Pointe at the same time! Visit https://smile.amazon.com/ and search for "Canyon Pointe Elementary School PTO". CPES will receive a donation from all purchases you make!
Watch D.O.G.S.
"Dads of Great Students"
This program is for dads, grandfathers, and even uncles to provide a positive and active role model for students at the school. (More details available HERE)
TWO forms must be completed to participate in this program.
1. Volunteer/Background check form
2. Commitment form (signed and returned to front office of CPES)
You may also purchase a Watch DOGS T-shirt to wear on your volunteer days from the official website.