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!)
- Friday, May 16
- Bicibús (7:45 a.m. departure)
- Last Day to Order Margery Cuyler Books for 5/30 Author Visit!
- 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
- Volunteer for Next Year!
- Your PTO at Work
- Check the Lost & Found!
- CP Science Fair / Feria de la ciencia
- Register for CP's Spanish Summer Camps!
Fundraising
- Last POP of the Year
- Other Ways to Support CP
Around the District
- Garden State on Your Plate Survey!
- PPBC Annual Recognition Event
- 101 Fund Party Boards
Around Town
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
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! |
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!
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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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Register online by Monday, May 19. 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! |
Regístrate en línea antes del lunes 19 de mayo. 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. |
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CP Spanish Summer Camps
Campamentos de verano de CP
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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! 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!
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. |
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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
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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:
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Princeton Food Calendar Calendario de Comida de Princeton |
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2025 Princeton WIC Program Schedule
2025 Princeton WIC horario de la clínica
Click for details / Haga para obtener más detalles
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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!