Curtis Chronicles

May 18, 2020

A Message from Curtis Principal, Sonya Pitcock

Cougar families,


We want to say thank you, once again, to each of you for partnering with us during this school year. While it hasn’t ended in our normal way, we are so proud of your children and how they have finished this year! We hope everyone gets a bit of rest during the summer and we look forward to next year. Below you’ll find the information we’ve shared about our 8th grade goodbye parade on May 19th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. You’ll also find information about our Materials drop off and pick up process on May 20-22.


8th Grade Farewell Parade: Tuesday May 19, 3-5 pm

CLICK HERE for details


May 20-22 Materials Drop Off and Pick Up

CLICK HERE for details

CLICK HERE for map

Note: there are timeslots specifically for each grade and broken down by last name, please plan on coming during your time. If you are unable to come at your time, please come on May 22.


May 20, Wednesday – 8th grade day

Last names A-C: 8-9am

Last names D-F: 9-10am

Last names G-I: 10-11am

Last names J-L: 11am-Noon

Last names M-O: Noon-1pm

Last names P-R: 1-2pm

Last names S-U: 2-3pm

Last names U-Z: 3-4pm


May 21, Thursday – 7th grade day

Last names A-C: 8-9am

Last names D-F: 9-10am

Last names G-I: 10-11am

Last names J-L: 11am-Noon

Last names M-O: Noon-1pm

Last names P-R: 1-2pm

Last names S-U: 2-3pm

Last names U-Z: 3-4pm


May 22, Friday – Final opportunities for drop off and retrieval

8th grade – 9-11am

7th grade – Noon-2pm


Other dates for your calendar to start next year are:

July 28 or 30, 2020 Cougar Camp: for incoming 7th graders from 9-12 AM (optional and you only come one day)

August 5, 2020 – Meet the Teacher
8th grade from 3-5pm

7th grade from 5:30-7:30pm


August 12, 2020 – First day of School


We wish everyone a safe and healthy summer and look forward to seeing you again very soon! Special thanks to all our PTA members and our PTA Board for the support you show our staff and students throughout the year! We love being such a close community and working together with you through the great times as well as these tough times!


Sincerely,

Sonya Pitcock

Curtis PTA 2020-2021 PTA Board

Welcome to our newly elected 2020-202 Curtis PTA Board. Thank you for volunteering for the upcoming year.


President: Beth Bradley

Vice President, Membership: Carrie Weatherly

Vice President, Programs: Christy Corr

Vice President, Ways & Means: Jennifer Mesquita

Secretary: Terri Piorkowski

Treasurer: Kristin White

Parliamentarian: Suzanne Reynolds

Staff Appreciation Chair: Jennifer Adams

Community Relations Chair: Kate Slaughter

Communications Chair: Christine Kless

Arts in Education Chair: Daisy Mahoney

Allen Eagle Run Chair: Kristina Starling

Volunteers Chair: Alison Gullo

Historian: Open

Spirit Wear Chair: Theresa Young

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PTA Loved Supporting Our Staff ❤️

Curtis PTA treated our staff to Sonic drinks and a special mug. THANK YOU to our staff and to all the families who donate and support Curtis PTA.

PTA Membership Recap

Thank you to all our parents, students and community members who joined Curtis PTA this year. We had a stellar year for membership and we appreciate you. Congratulations to Jamie Manion who was the winner of our iPod drawing!

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Thank you 2019-2020 Curtis PTA

Thank you to our 2019-2020 PTA board! We also appreciate all the families, students, and staff who supported Curtis PTA this year.


President: Beth Bradley

1st VP Membership: Jill Hirsch

2nd VP Programs: Dana Resoso

3rd VP Ways and Means: Jennifer Mesquita

Allen Eagle Run: Suzanne Reynolds

Arts in Education/Reflections: Jennifer Adams

Secretary: Daisy Mahoney

Treasurer: Rachel Mitchell

Parliamentarian: Christy Corr

School Principal: Sonya Pitcock

Community Relations: Kate Slaughter

Historian: Carrie Weatherly

Communications: Christine Kless

Staff Appreciation/Hospitality: Insiya Patwa

Volunteers: Alison Gullo

Student Representative: Sofia Johnson


Assistants to Board

Ways and Means Asst: Deanna Sorgen

Webmaster: Emily Conner

Scholarships: Lindsay Wood

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