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Bienvenidos al boletín informativo del PTO de CP. Mire por favor sus actualizaciones de noticias en Konstella para detalles más recientes.

CALENDAR

• Tuesday, March 18
  • BOE Meeting (25 Valley Rd., 7:30 p.m.)
• Wednesday, March 19
  • Walk & Wheel Wednesday (NO special bicibús - please organize your own walk-ride to school & we'll see you on Friday!)
  • STEAM Day (Volunteers still needed!)
  • DLI Info Session | Sesión informativa sobre el DLI  (6 p.m., CP APR - Volunteers still needed!)
  • PMS Math Placement Night (for 5th-7th grade parents, 7 p.m. on Zoom)
• Friday, March 21
  
  • Bicibús (7:45 a.m. departure)
  • Last day to purchase images of grade-level art/bid on 4th grade chess set
• Monday, March 24 - Friday, March 28
  • Early Dismissal Days (1 p.m. , Parent-Teacher Conferences)
• Monday, March 24
  • POP: After-School Arts & Crafts (1 - 3 p.m.)

IN THIS ISSUE

Around School

• Book Fair Thank-Yous!
• DLI Info Session | Sesión informativa sobre el DLI
• STEAM Day
• Register for CP's Spanish Summer Camps!
• Orchestra Concert

Fundraising

• Last Chance! Grade-Level Art Images for Sale
• Upcoming POPs
• Other Ways to Support CP

Around the District

• Princeton 5K and Kids Dash

Around Town

• NJ Makers Day Lego Challenge
• D&R Canal Care Month
• Show Us Your Trashion Contest

Community Resources

• Municipal Food Scrap Program
• Sign Up for Nixle Alerts
• Housing / Emergency Support
• Princeton Food Calendar | Calendario de Comida de Princeton
• 2025 Princeton WIC Program Schedule | 2025 Princeton WIC horario de la clínica

Book Fair Thank-Yous!

Thank you to everyone who shopped at the CP book fair last week and whose generosity helped provide books for classroom teachers and Parker Bear students. Also, a big thank you to all of the parent volunteers who helped to make it happen--especially 5th Grade Parent Patty Kim, who has organized this event for many years and will be moving on to the Middle School. 

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STEAM Day

CP's Annual STEAM Day is Wednesday, March 19!

The PTO's STEAM Day Committee has put together  a wonderful day-long program of hands-on learning--but we still need your help! Please volunteer to set-up, clean up, and serve lunch at this beloved event.

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CP Spanish Summer Camps

Campamentos de verano de CP

The PTO is hosting Spanish-language summer camp for rising K-5th graders from June 23-27, 2025. These beloved annual camps take place at CP and are taught by CP teachers.

• Kindergarten Camp, $50, 8 - 9 a.m.
• 1st-5th Grade Camp,  $175,  9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (8:30 a.m. drop-off available for an additional fee)
• Parent volunteers needed! Volunteers receive a $35 discount (Spanish skills NOT necessary).
• Both camps are FREE for children who qualify for free or reduced lunch (call the CP main office at 609-806-4230 or email scholarships@cppto.org). 

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Orchestra Concert

The CP String Orchestra will present a concert on April 8, 2025, at 7 pm in the PHS PAC. We perform for CP on Wednesday, April 9 at 9:25 am in the cafeteria. All are invited. --Mrs. Banks

Last Chance! Grade Level Art Images for Sale

Were you outbid on your child's auction artwork? You can now purchase an image file of each grade's artwork for $15 or make a last-chance bid on the actual 4th Grade Chess Set through March 21. Thus far, we raised over $1,175 from this year's auction, all of which supports PTO-funded classroom supplies, special events including school picnics and author visits, and grade-level arts residencies. Thank you for your generous support!

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Upcoming POPs

	NEW! After-School Arts & Crafts Grades K-2 ($30 each) March 24, 1-3 p.m. (early dismissal day) A half-day hangout with books, crafts, & snacks!
	New! After-School Group Puzzles Grades 3-5 ($30 each) March 25, 1-3 p.m. (early dismissal day) Stay after school to participate in group puzzles!
	5th Grade Dodgeball Fun 5th Graders ($20 each) March 27, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (early dismissal day) Enjoy a fun game of dodgeball at a 5th grade family's home!
	NEW! Board Games After-School Party Grades K-5 ($30 each) March 28, 1 - 3 p.m. (early dismissal day) Join us for an afternoon of board games at CP.  Snacks will be served!
	Paint & Sip / Pinta y Brinda Adults ($45 pp) June 1, 2 p.m. Learn to paint while socializing over a glass of wine. Aprende a pintar mientras socializas entre copas de vino.
	Princeton University Campus Sculpture Tour Adults ($40 pp) May 3, time and location TBD Docent-led tour of PU sculptures ending at a local pub. 6 spots left!
	2025 Kickball Classic Kids ($35 pp) May TBD, 3 - 4 p.m. at CP Students and staff face off in this annual kickball showdown. Spots still available for grades K-2! Click for waitlist info.

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NJ Makers Day Lego Challenge

Children 6-10 years old are invited to use their imagination to create and build with Legos as part of the library's NJ Makers Day celebration.

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D&R Canal Care Month Join Watershed Ambassadors in giving some TLC to the D&R Canal State Park! This important piece of New Jersey’s history and open space needs volunteers throughout March to help with four great events! Click for more info & to register.

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Show Us Your Trashion Contest

Municipal Food Scrap Program

Sign up here.

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Sign Up for Nixle Alerts

The PTO Walk and Bike Safety Committee recommends signing up for Nixle alerts to avoid construction and other dangers while commuting to and from school. Create an account or opt-in to text alerts by texting your zip code to 888777. 

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2025 Princeton WIC Program Schedule

2025 Princeton WIC horario de la clínica

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P.S. - We Hear You

If you have feedback or suggestions regarding the newsletter, please message Christine Minerva on Konstella or email newsletter@cppto.org.  

For general thoughts regarding PTO activities or how parents can further help support CP, please contact Co-Presidents Priya Peyman & Erica Snyder at copresident@cppto.org.

Want to support Community Park School? Donate to the Community Park PTO via Zelle (treasurer@cppto.org),  Venmo (@CPPTO), or by credit card.

PTO volunteers are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct.

Thanks for reading!