Community Park PTO Newsletter - Issue 36 / El boletín informativo del PTO de Community Park
Sun, May 11 2:17pm

Welcome to the CP PTO Newsletter. Please check your Konstella feed for the most recent updates.

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

CALENDAR

  • Wednesday, May 14
    • Walk & Wheel Wednesday (NO special bicibús - please organize your own walk-ride to school & we'll see you on Friday!)
  • SAVE THE DATE!
    • Science Fair (May 22, 7 p.m. - register by May 19!)
    • Culture Fair (May 30, 6 - 8 p.m.)
    • CP Picnic (June 5, 5 p.m.)
    • 5th Grade Moving on Ceremony / La Ceremonia de Graduación de la Clase de 5to Grado (June 13, 8:50 a.m.)

IN THIS ISSUE

Around School

Fundraising

Around the District

Around Town

Community Resources

 

We Need YOU to Volunteer for Next Year!

The PTO is responsible for some of our children's most cherished activities, including CP picnics, STEAM Day, arts residencies, and much, much more - and they only happen because parents like YOU take the lead! 

Please consider helping us keep these beloved traditions alive by volunteering for a leadership position in 2025-2026. We're still searching for at least one co-president, a fundraising chair (or chairs), and a V.P. of communications (or co-V.P.s!). We have FANTASTIC committee leads to support you -- and if multiple people fill each role, it's a lighter lift for everyone!

Interested? Please email cpto@cppto.org or sign up here to let us know what position you might be interested in filling!


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Your PTO at Work:

Teacher Appreciation Week!

Teacher Appreciation Week was "Wicked Oz-some!"  

In addition to enjoying a "Pop-ular" treat on Monday and chalk messages on Tuesday, teachers followed the yellow brick road to a scrumptious lunch (Wednesday), read messages of appreciation from their students (Thursday), and enjoyed a sweet treat (Friday)!

THANK YOU to Megan Christie and all the parents and kids who helped make last week special for our wonderful teachers and staff!.

Year in Pictures

Check out what your PTO has been up to this year in this video!
¡Vea lo que su PTO ha estado haciendo este año en este video!


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Check the Lost & Found!

It's overflowing with winter coats, fleece jackets, sweatshirts, lunch boxes, and more.
All unclaimed items will be donated very soon!

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Feria de la ciencia

Register online by Monday, May 19.
CP Science Fair Website

To Participate:  Sign-up online or complete the registration portion below and drop it off in the Science Fair box in the PTO area in the main lobby by Monday, May 19. For more information, email CP Science Fair chair Montana Vasquez-Grinnell: montana.vasquez@gmail.com. It’s not too early to get started on your science fair project!

CP Science Fair Registration Link

CP Science Fair Volunteer Sign Up Link

Regístrate en línea antes del lunes 19 de mayo.
Sitio web de la Feria de Ciencias de CP
 https://sites.google.com/view/cpsciencefair/home 

Para participar: Hay que completar el formulario de matrícula adjunto para el lunes, 19 de mayo  y entregarlo en la caja que dice "Science Fair" en el área del PTO en el vestíbulo. Para más información, llama a Montana Vasquez-Grinnell al 347-613-6346 o envíale un correo montana.vasquez@gmail.com.

CP Registro para Feria de la Cienca

Inscripción como voluntario para la Feria de Ciencias de CP

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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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Last POP of the Year!

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.


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Other Ways to Support CP!

Use code FUNDRAISECOMPARKPTA when you order from minted.com.

Shop at the CP spirit wear store

Save your McCaffrey's receipts and put them in the collection box at school.

Scan your Box Tops and select CP as the beneficiary!

As always, we deeply appreciate your direct gifts  to the CP PTO, which can be made via Zelle (treasurer@cppto.org), Venmo (@CPPTO), or by credit card. Ask if your employer will match your gift!


      AROUND THE DISTRICT      


Garden State on Your Plate Survey!

The PPS Food Systems Literacy Coordinator would like anonymous feedback from CP parents and staff about Garden State on Your Plate to help inform next year's program. 

Questions? Contact shannonbarlow@princetonk12.org.


Take the survey here!


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Princeton Parents for Black Children
Annual Recognition Ceremony

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101 Fund Party Boards



Family Movie Matinee

Saturday, May 17
10:00am - 11:30am
Princeton Garden Theatre
Pick up free tickets at the Princeton Public Library (limited, see below) or $5 at the door

Orphaned brontosaurus Littlefoot sets off in search of the legendary Great Valley. Along the way he meets four other young dinosaurs and they encounter several obstacles and the predator Sharptooth.

Limited free tickets for library cardholders will be available at the third floor Youth Services desk one week prior to the movie screening date. Limit: two tickets per library cardholder. Limited number of tickets available.

Tickets for Family Matinee series screenings are $5 for children and adults and are free for members of the Princeton Garden Theatre. Click for more information.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES 


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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Housing / Emergency Support

Assistance for housing, food, clothing, and other support services:

Assistencia para vivienda, comida, ropa, y otros servicios:

  • Princeton Human Services: (609) 688-2055
  • Mercer County Board of Social Services: (609) 989-4320
  • Catholic Charities: (609) 599-3923
  • Mercer County Hotline: (609) 468-8296 
  • New Jersey State Hotline: 211

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 Princeton Food Calendar

Calendario de Comida de Princeton

 Click for details / Haga clic para obtener más detalles

 

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2025 Princeton WIC Program Schedule

2025 Princeton WIC horario de la clínica

 Click for details / Haga  para obtener más detalles

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!