Cougar Weekly Update
October 25, 2019
Principal's Message
The Multicultural Festival is one of my favorite events of the year. It is a time for families to come together to celebrate the many cultures that make-up our small community. Through art, performance, dress, and cuisine we learn more about each other to build a stronger community. I appreciate the work of the teacher committee, lead by Ms. Edwards and Mrs. Blumenstein, that put it all together and the many families who brought food to share. I hope that by learning more about each other we can make our little corner of the world a better place.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Gwynn
Operation Turkey
Cougar Elementary is partnering with Northern Virginia Family Services to collect donations for their annual Operation Turkey Event! This program brings Thanksgiving to 1200+ families in our community and neighboring communities! Please see below for details about how you can help!
Dates:
Cougar Elementary will be collecting donations from
Monday, October 28th - Tuesday, November 13th.
Donations needed:
Canned Vegetables
Stuffing
Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Canned Sweet Potatoes
Canned/Instant Potatoes
Cornbread/Muffin/
Bisquick Mix
Canned Pumpkin
Canned Fruit
Applesauce
Rice
Dry/Canned Beans
Rice
Pasta and Sauce
Coffee/Tea/Cocoa
Boxed Desserts
¡Cougar Elementary se está asociando con Northern Virginia Family Services para recaudar donaciones para su evento anual Operation Turkey! ¡Este programa lleva el Día de Acción de Gracias a más de 1200 familias en nuestra comunidad y comunidades vecinas! ¡Vea a continuación los detalles sobre cómo puede ayudar!
Fechas:
Cougar Elementary estará recolectando donaciones desde el
Lunes 28 de Octubre - Martes 13 de Noviembre
Donaciones necesitadas:
Vegetales en lata
Relleno para pavo
Salsa para puré de papas
Salsa de Arándano
Camote en lata
Papas enlatadas / instantáneas
Harina de Pan de Elote/Muffin/Bisquick
Calabaza en lata
Fruta en lata
Pure de Manzana
Arroz
Frijoles secos/en lata
Arroz
Pasta y Salsa de tomate
Café/Té/Cacao
Postres empaquetados
Parent-Toddler Fair
* Free family fun for kids ages 1 - 4 *
· Storytime
· Resources
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Time: 5pm-7pm
Where: Manassas Park Community Center
Feria de padres y niños
* Diversión familiar gratuita para niños de 1 a 4 años*
- Actividades
- Cuentos
- Recursos
Fecha: martes, 12 de noviembre
Horario: 5pm-7pm
Dónde: Centro comunitario de Manassas Park
PTO Fall Fundraiser!
There is still time to participate in the PTO Fall Fundraiser to help us raise money for essential programs that are not currently funded through traditional means. From gift wraps, Tervis Tumblers, kitchen supplies, baked goods and more, this is a great way to shop for the holidays and help us raise money! And this year, we are making it easier than ever! Parents, register your student at www.ShopFund.com for easy online selling. You'll be able to reach friends and family anywhere in the country. Sell 10 or more items? You'll be entered into a raffle for a chance to with a brand new Amazon Fire Tablet!
Thank you always for your continued support of our school community!
(All paper orders must be returned to your homeroom teacher by Friday, November 1, 2019)
Field Trips for 2019-2020
The School Board Meeting on October 21, 2019
Upcoming Events
PTO School Store Open Wednesday Mornings!
October
25 Project Up Permission Slips Due
28 Conexus Kindergarten Screening
November
1 End of First Quarter
4 Veteran's Day Assembly and Early Dismissal Prek (12:30) K-2 (1:10)
5 Parent Teacher Conferences - No School
6-8 Project UP
11 Veteran's Day - No School
12 PTO Meeting 6:30 and 5 - 7 Family Fun Fair at Manassas Park Community Center
13 PTO Spirit Night - Preston's Pub
18 School Board Meeting 7:00 School Board Meeting Room
21 Family Market at MPHS
22 PTO Spirit Night Chuck E. Cheese
27-29 Thanksgiving Break - No School
Division Calendar 2019-2020
Please download and refer to the Division Calendar for important dates and times of school holidays and early closings.
My School Bucks
Manassas Park City Schools now offers MySchoolBucks. This convenient online payment service provides a quick and easy way to pay for school-related purchases. You can now pay for items such as meal payments, fieldtrips, and more using your credit/debit card or electronic check. Register for your FREE account today at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home.
Stay Connected
You can stay connected by:
- Checking your child's Friday Folder each week
- Reading the CES weekly online newsletters emailed out each Friday afternoon
- Following CES on Twitter @CESMiniCougars https://twitter.com/CESMiniCougars
- Following MPCS on Twitter @MPCSchools https://twitter.com/MPCSVA
- Liking and following the Manassas Park City Schools Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MPSchools/
- Checking the MPCS website frequently at www.mpark.net
- Following the Manassas Park PTO Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ManassasParkCougarPTO/
Other information:
Principal Ann Gwynn
Email: ann.gwynn@mpark.net
Website: www.mpark.net
Location: 9330 Brandon Street, Manassas Park, VA, United States
Phone: (703) 392-1317
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MPSchools
Twitter: @CESMiniCougars