Community Park PTO Newsletter - Issue 5 / El boletín informativo del PTO de Community Park
Mon, Sep 23 7:54pm

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

IN THIS ISSUE

Around School

Fundraising

Around the District

Around Town

  

"Start With Hello" Spirit Week / Semana de Espíritu Escolar de "Start With Hello"

Tuesday 9/24: 

We've got heart - Show kindness by wearing the color red or hearts!

Tenemos corazón - Los estudiantes pueden mostrar su amabilidad y cariño vistiendo ese día con ropa roja o que tenga corazones.

Wednesday 9/25:

Tie Dye or Bright Colors - We shine brighter when we work together!

Tie Dye o colores brillantes - Brillamos más cuando trabajamos juntos

Thursday 9/26:

Team Thursday - Wear your favorite sports theme gear!

Jueves de equipo - Usa tu ropa temática deportiva favorita

Friday 9/27:

Pajama Day - Dreaming of a kinder world!

Día de pijama - Soñando con un mundo más amable 

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Call for After-School Clubs Volunteers / Se necesitan voluntarios para clubes

 

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ON TUESDAYS!

We CANNOT run clubs without parent volunteers! If you wish to be a CP PTO parent volunteer for all 6 weeks of a club, your child will attend at no cost to you, and you can register before the general enrollment. If you are interested, please email Rob Freudenberg at robfreud23@gmail.com ASAP.

¡SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS LOS MARTES!

¡NO PODEMOS administrar clubes sin padres voluntarios! Si desea ser padre voluntario de CP PTO durante las 6 semanas del club, su hijo asistirá sin costo alguno para usted y podrá registrarse antes de la inscripción general. Si está interesado, envíe un correo electrónico a Rob Freudenberg a robfreud23@gmail.com lo antes posible.

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Thank You! - Direct Donations Week /¡Gracias! - La Semana de Donaciones Directas

Many thanks to the 75 families and two companies that contributed to the CP PTO during our direct donations week. We raised $15,465!

Muchas gracias a las 75 familias y dos compañías que han contribuido al CP PTO durante nuestra semana de donaciones directas.¡Recaudamos $15,465!

We're deeply grateful for your generous support! Funds will pay for arts residencies, classroom and garden supplies, special programs and events (such as an upcoming author visit), teacher and staff appreciation days, green initiatives, as well as scholarships and "extras" for students in need. 

It's not too late to donate! Make your contribution today. 

CP @ the Ivy Inn: Fall Fundraiser / Recaudación de fondos de otoño en el Ivy Inn

Guest Bartenders / Camareros Invitados

  • 6:00 – 6:40 p.m. – Ashley Henderson & Lindsay Casto
  • 6:40 – 7:20 p.m. – Señor Blewjas & Jeff Trainor
  • 7:20 – 8:00 p.m. – Sabrina King & Jim Mitchell

  • Enjoy a night out with other CP parents and raise money for CP by tipping the guest bartenders: CP parents and teachers!
  • Childcare is available.
  • The event is free--you pay for your own food, drink and, of course, provide the tips!
  • All tips benefit CP,  so invite your friends and colleagues to come out after work and tip generously!
  • The Natvral (Kip Berman) and select members of Ride or Die and --two CP parent bands--have generously agreed to provide the entertainment.

  • Disfrute de una noche con otros padres de CP y recaude dinero para CP dando propina a los camareros invitados: ¡padres y maestros de CP!
  • El cuidado de ninos esta disponible.
  • El evento es gratuito: ¡tú pagas por tu comida, bebida y, por supuesto, das las propinas!
  • Todas las propinas benefician a CP, así que invita a tus amigos y colegas a salir después del trabajo y dar propinas generosas.
  • The Natvral (Kip Berman) y algunas miembras de Ride or Die, dos bandas matrices de CP, aceptaron generosamente proporcionar el entretenimiento.

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CP Spirit Wear Store / CP tienda de la escuela
 
Shop here. Part of every purchase supports the CP PTO.
Questions? Email Deirdre Goodrich at goodrich.deirdre@gmail.com.
 
Mira la tienda aquí. Una parte de cada compra beneficia a el PTO de CP. 
¿Preguntas? Enviar un correo electrónico a Deirdre Goodrich at goodrich.deirdre@gmail.com.  

Board of Education Candidates Forum

Learn more and submit your questions here.

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PHS Cheer Camp

 

Say it LOUD! 

Show School Spirit 

Learn PHS cheers and dances by current PHS cheerleaders!

What PHS Cheer Camp looks like:

  • Meet at Princeton High School Old Gym at 3:30 PM on Friday 9/27/24
  • Divided by grades into groups for teaching
  • Break
  • Come together to perform
  • Awards

Cost: $40 plus gift included.  

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PHS Spectacle Theatre Cabaret Night

A Showcase Filled With Songs, Monologues, and Scenes!

Friday, September 27, 2024

7:30 PM, PHS Black Box Theatre

Tickets $10

Tickets will be sold online at the Ludus ticket website and at the door.  All proceeds will support Spectacle Theatre.  If the cost of admission would present a financial hardship for your family, please contact us

Thank you for your support, and enjoy the show!

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PTOC News

Click to read the minutes from the last meeting of the Princeton Parent-Teacher Organization Council. The agenda included updates on the playground upgrade schedules, the new referendum, and YWCA Aftercare.

Crafts & Cultures Festival

YWCA Princeton's 2024 Crafts & Cultures Festival will be a vibrant celebration of diversity, creativity, and community spirit. Join us for a day filled with performances, artisan crafts, and family-friendly activities that showcase the rich tapestry of our community. This event is not just about fun—it's about coming together to support the YWCA's mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Discover unique handmade crafts, savor global flavors, and connect with people from all walks of life at this must-attend event.

  • Date: Saturday, September 28
  • Rain Date: Sunday, September 29
  • Time: 11 am ~ 4 pm
  • Location: YMCA ~ YWCA field located at 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton

FREE & OPEN to all! There will be music, food trucks, vendors, arts, crafts & more! 

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, Chris Santarpio, & 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.

Thanks for reading!