February is flying by and we hope families enjoy time together over mid winter break next week. As the weather gets nicer make sure to check out the lost and found for jackets and other lost items.

Upcoming Dates to remember:
2/15 - TSD School Board Workshop
2/22-2/25 - Midwinter break 2/21-2/25
3/11- Clayopatra Otter Wooden Door Hanger

Register:         https://www.clayopatraarts.com/offers/odsqfVBp/checkout
     
Follow along to paint here:                                     https://www.facebook.com/groups/600427110631725/?ref=share

*** Tentative opening of our new Modular building  First week of March

 3/14 - CRES PTO general meeting at 7:00 via Zoom. 

If you are still looking to buy a year book you can purchase at this link: 
http://www.crespto.net/store/p19/Yearbook_2021-2022.html

Our yearbook needs needs more pictures of kids Reading, creating art, playing instrument/singing, and winter fun pictures. 

Pictures can be submitted to: 
Yearbook snap app (passcode:  otters)
CRES PTO Facebook page or
email yearbook@crespto.net

Happy New Year Otters!!!   We had a wonderful meeting last night filled with lots of great information from our new Tahoma SD SPED/Disabilities PTA!  Feel free to check them out on their website  OR their facebook page.    We also heard about our new DIBELS reading assessment given to students in grades K-2.   Mrs. Gregson, the CRES reading specialist, provided these websites for further reading resources:  Early Literacy Screening Family Supports and TSD RAP Support.

*****Due to our snow day, January 26 is now a school day!!!*****

Our next PTO meeting is February 7, 2022 at 7:00 and we hope to see you there!

Can you believe we have made it to conference week already? This Wednesday the 17th is the start of the conferences to review our student’s report cards, so make sure that you have registered for a date and time with your child’s teacher! Speaking of, there are still a few volunteer spots waiting to be filled to provide refreshments for our teachers as they navigate through the next week - sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0448AEA62CA1FD0-cres

As I announced earlier last week, I will be stepping down as PTO President very soon. My family is picking up and starting a whole new adventure by moving to North Carolina! We are very excited to begin this journey, although I truly will miss our great school and everyone involved in it. If you are interested in taking over this role, please feel free to email me at president@crespto.net and I can pass your information along to the Board.

Thank you Cedar River Elementary - I am so thankful for the time I was able to spend serving you!

-Kate Ushing
CRES PTO President

November 
17-24 - Teacher Conferences (early release at 1:10pm)
23 - CRES Picture Retake Day
21 - Harvest Hurrah @ 5:30p
22 - Family Fun Night - Clayopatra Art Studio @ 6:00pm

Reminders:
Remember to order your ‘21/’22 yearbook before December 16 when the price increases from $20 to $25.

We love and appreciate our volunteers! Make sure to register/update application through the Tahoma School District before signing up for any volunteering opportunities: https://tahomavolunteers.hrmplus.net/

Next PTO Meeting will be December 13, 2021 at 7:00pm. Zoom link will be posted closer to the meeting date

October: the month in which leaves change into their spectacular autumnal shades of oranges, reds, and yellows, summer heat seems like a distant memory and kids are all settled back into the routines of school - not to mention the promise of heaps of candy on the horizon! I hope everybody gets the chance to find a few minutes to reflect on and appreciate this wonderful and cozy time of year, especially after all of the hard work that was put into raising money through the Dance-a-thon! Otters, our booster event was a huge success and could absolutely not have been possible without all of you. Excellent job and thank you so much!

In lieu of an open house this year, Cedar River will be hosting a drive-thru Harvest Hurrah on October 21 at 5:30pm. There will be the opportunity to meet staff & the PTO followed by the students receiving a special treat bag. We hope to see you there! 

-Kate Ushing
CRES PTA President

Important Dates:

October
18 - CRES Picture Day
21 - Harvest Hurrah @ 5:30p
22 - Family Fun Night - Clayopatra Art Studio @ 6:00pm

Reminders:

Remember to order your ‘21/’22 yearbook before December when the price increases from $20 to $25.  
Drop your pictures on our facebook site or via the Yearbook SNAP app (passcode: otters)

We love and appreciate our volunteers! Make sure to register/update application through the Tahoma School District before signing up for any volunteering opportunities: https://tahomavolunteers.hrmplus.net/

Family Fun Nights is proud to announce our first event this year. We are going to do a virtual art class with Clayopatra Art Studio on October 22nd. This will be a Facebook event. You can join the Facebook group with this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/600427110631725/ 
You can buy the supplies for this event with this link: https://www.clayopatraarts.com/offers/VFYPLe4S/checkout 
$5.00 of every kit sold goes back to the PTO.
You are also welcome to use your own supplies. Clayopatra will post what you need in the Facebook group prior to the event.

Next PTO Meeting will be November 8, 2021 at 7:00pm. Zoom link will be posted closer to the meeting date

Haven't signed up to be a PTO member yet?   Need a yearbook?  http://www.crespto.net/ptostore.html

Otter families! Can you believe we are already onto our 3rd week of the new school year? Our
kids have been happy and thriving being back and we are all so grateful for the hard work of the
staff and administration in keeping our students safe and in school. Thank you Cedar River!
Thank you as well to all who attended our first PTO virtual meeting this past Friday. Below you
will find the slides and links referenced during the meeting. Please join us for our next virtual
PTO meeting on October 11 at 7:00pm. Meeting link will be emailed out and provided on
Facebook as we get a bit closer to the date.  See you soon, Otters!

Important Dates:
September
17/24 - Early Release Fridays @ 2:10pm
October
1/8 - Early Release Fridays @ 2:10pm
5 - Kick off of Cedar River Dance-A-Thon
11 - Virtual PTO Meeting @ 7:00pm
22 - Family Fun Nights - Clayopatra Art Event (More info to be provided)

Announcements:

● VOLUNTEERS--Mr. Gere hopes to be able to allow volunteers back for school events beginning
in October - Let’s all make sure we are ready to go when COVID protocols allow!
Sign up on the district website to become an approved volunteer and if you are
already registered, make sure your proof of COVID vaccine or approved
exemption are uploaded! https://tahomavolunteers.hrmplus.net/
●FUNDRAISER -  In just a few weeks, we’ll kick off our Cedar River Dance-A-Thon on 10/5! Our
goal is to raise $15,000 for student enrichment and to strengthen our school
community.
We completely understand if your family is not in a position to financially support
the school right now. You can still be involved by simply SHARING about our
fundraiser with friends and extended family online at mybooster.com. Sharing IS
supporting!
All students will participate in the Cedar River Dance-A-Thon, regardless of
financial participation. We will also be following our school safety guidelines to
ensure a safe and fun experience for everyone.
We appreciate your support more than you know. More details to come as we get
closer to kickoff!

● Health Reminders from Nurse Chelsi:
○ Make sure to let Nurse Chelsi know of any health issues that your child
has - Especially if this known condition can present with COVID like
looking symptoms (ex. Seasonal allergies)
○ If your child is not feeling well, keep them home and call the attendance
line to let the office know: 425-413-5454

● Want to see a Thunderbirds game?? 
Hey CRES! We will once again be offering Seattle Thunderbirds tickets! A portion of
the sales goes back to our school. The game will be on Saturday, November 27. Tickets
are $28 each and must be ordered by October 28. We will send home a flier with more
information soon.

Welcome Back, Otter families!!!  Please mark your calendars and join us virtually to kick off the 2021-2022 school year with our first PTO meeting Friday, September 10th at 7:00pm. 
**An email will be sent to you from CRES with instructions to join our virtual call.**

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Hello Otters!
My name is Kate Ushing and I am this year’s PTO President. I am excited to be a part of such an involved and amazing community of families working together for our kids. My husband Ron and I have one child going into the first grade at Cedar River and another who is in preschool but chomping at the bit to begin her journey as an Otter. My family is still relatively new to Maple Valley but we are in love with this community and can’t imagine being anywhere else!
Summer may be almost over, but after the most unique school year ever I am so thankful that our kids (and hopefully parents!) are getting to have a bit more normalcy going into the 2021 - 2022 school year.   Our PTO has many great plans for the year in the works and we will be finalizing them under our district’s guidance with regard to COVID safety, so stay tuned!

IMPORTANT DATES
August 9, 2021– CRES Main Office is open Mon-Fri* 8:30am-3:30pm (*closed 8/13, 8/20 and 8/26)
August 20, 2021 – Placement letters are sent to families.
August 17-20, 2021 – Kindergarten Camp for families invited by email
August 26, 2021 – CRES Supply Drop-Off/Meet and Greet.
         This event will be held outdoors and will be according to grade level bands. Please plan on parking 
        in the front of the school, the lot close to our portables, the Maple Valley Church parking lot or the
       overflow gravel parking lot above Shadow Lake Elementary. If you pre-ordered a school supply kit                last spring, it will be delivered to your child’s classroom next week.

Please see the time and place for the grade level of your child:            
     Time                   Place                Grade Level
     2:30-3:15 PM.    Courtyard          Fifth
     3:30-4:15 PM.    Courtyard.         First
     3:30-4:15 PM.    Bus Lane.         Third
     4:30-5:15 PM.    Bus Lane.         Second
     4:30-5:15 PM.    Courtyard.         Fourth
September 1, 2021 – First Day of School Grades 1-5
September 1-3, 2021 – Kindergarten Family Connections
September 6, 2021 – Labor Day, no school
September 7, 2021 – First Day of School for Kindergarten
 
NEWS:
Please join us in welcoming our newest Otter: K-5 music teacher, Mrs. Jessica Bauer! Mrs. Bauer is taking over for Mrs. Toliver who retired at the end of the last school year. We are so excited to have you share your love of music with our kids!
 
We are so close to the start of the school year! Make sure to keep an eye out in the coming week for a special welcome back video from our Principal and Dean of Students, Mr. Gere and Dr. McDaniels! 

Our 2021 - 2022 PTO Executive Board:
Kate Ushing, President
    president@crespto.net
Kelly Young, VP of Community
    vpcommunity@crespto.net
Kristy Rooney, VP of Fundraising
    vpfundraising@crespto.net
Amy Butala, Treasurer
    treasurer@crespto.net
Rebecca Banasky-Jones, Secretary
    secretary@crespto.net
Patti Seifert & Rebekah Larsen, Members at Large



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General Meeting Information
We have a packed agenda for our May meeting. Please join us to hear more about our upcoming Book Fair, Read-a-thon Fundraiser, board elections, and incoming 6th grade information from our guest speaker, Mr. Cassidy, STMS Principal.
Date: 5/10/2021
Time: 7pm PST
Virtual Meeting: Check Otter News/Email for Link

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! 
May 3rd - May 7th
Next week our CRES PTO Staff Appreciation Committee will be hosting a lunch for our teachers in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week. In addition, we encourage families to engage students to celebrate their teachers by taking part in one of the activities listed below. I'm also sharing the list of your teacher's favorite things that was collected during the holiday season in case you are looking for it:  http://www.crespto.net/favoritethings.html

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​We are getting close to our due date to submit our yearbook to our vendor and we need your help to wrap up the content for our yearbook!

5th Grade Legacy/Celebration -  We have 2 parent volunteers that will help coordinate the 5th Grade Legacy Project as well as ordering/distributing any materials (possibly sweatshirts/yard signs), and coordinating the design effort for the items chosen for our end of year 5th Grade Celebrations since they will be missing out on Camp Casey. 

CRES Executive Board Nominations Open - Our nominating committee consists of 3 volunteers, Lisa Crider (CRES Staff), Lisa Close (CRES PTO Secretary) and Amy Butala (CRES Parent & Active PTO Member). Together they will coordinate the distribution and review of Board nominations submitted for the 2021-2022 school year, this committee is not responsible for recruiting nominees rather volunteers are expected to step forward if they are interested in serving.

Nominations are now open through 4/1/2021. If you are interested in running for a board position, feel free to click here to view a brief description of the roles and nomination form where you can enter your details if you are interested in serving on our Board. If you have any questions please email president@crespto.net.

Supply Pick Up - Remote students & all 4th and 5th Graders will be on 2/11 (3pm-6pm). If you cannot make it during this time, please call the main office to schedule a pick up that works for you.

• Otters Are Readers - Remember to turn in your child’s calendar at supply pick ups for a prize. We are currently offering a food & non-food prize option.

Family Fun Nights - Cleopatra Art Event is scheduled for February 19th, 2020 at 6pm. Check your emails for pick up instructions, this time we will be at Rock Creek Elementary.

​Kindness Week - 2/22 through 2/26, stay tuned for more details from our fabulous staff as we all celebrate Kindness Week as ONE COMMUNITY (remote & hybrid).

​CRES Spirit Day @ MOD Pizza - Join us on February 25th, 2020 starting at 10:30 am until closing for our MOD Pizza Spirit Day. 20% of Sales proceeds will be donated to CRES PTO. Please order online or over the phone and use coupon code GR174347C for orders.

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​Fundraising - Our board is has approved a Spirit Wear and Readathon Fundraiser for the Spring of 2021.  We will be posting more information on these as soon as they are available, we want to thank everyone in advance for your support. 

Book Fair - Zach has been working with teachers in order to finalize the book orders for students. All students will receive $20 worth of free books that were purchased by the PTO this year.  Stay tuned for more information on how these will be distributed.

Yearbook Pictures - As we start reviewing the material for our yearbook we notice we have many more pictures from October (Harvest Hoorah and Ottumnfest) and December (Hot Cocoa and Holiday pics); however, we are really lacking pictures in several categories listed below. Please submit them online using the instructions on our site, http://www.crespto.net/yearbook.html. 

• First Day of School
• November's "Thankful" Theme
• Clayopatra Art Event
• Students wearing CRES gear/spirit wear
• Pictures of students participating in athletic activities/doing activities assigned by the Milligans (riding bikes, skateboards, scooters, etc, hiking, walking, anything active outside)
• ​Pictures of students creating art/coloring/doing assignments for Mrs. Henninger
• Pictures of students making music/participating in Mrs. Toliver's activities
  
  

Students who did not take yearbook pictures will receive directions on how to upload a picture in a program called Selfie Portrait as soon as we are able to compile the most current list.

We also purchased an additional limited number of yearbooks that are available to families on a first come first serve basis, unfortunately, when these yearbooks are sold we cannot order more so please be sure to order them ASAP if you'd like to secure one for the 2020-2021 school year.

To purchase a wait list yearbook visit: http://www.crespto.net/yearbook.html. 

Dear Families,

We are looking to form our nominating committee for the upcoming 2021-2022 CRES PTO Board Elections. This committee will consist of three (3) PTO members, and no more than one of those may be an executive board member. This committee will work virtually and forms will be submitted electronically to them.

This committee is formed in order to proactively send out request forms to identify candidates that are interested in running that would best serve our PTO, review those forms and present them to the board and PTO members. This committee can ask for recommendations from the PTO board members, general members and should consider the organization's vision. Members of the nominating committee are eligible to become nominees for elected office. The president must not be involved in the nominating committee process or selection of officers.

This committee will be responsible for reviewing nominating forms and compiling a report to present at our General PTO Meeting no later than 30 days before the board election meeting (typically May meeting). More details will be provided once the committee is established.

If you would like to be a part of this committee you may submit the contact form below.

Nominating Committee - As we start planning for the 2020-2021 school we would like to form this committee that will coordinate the submission of nominations for the executive board that will be presented to our PTO members at our May General Meeting. This committee will consist of 3 PTO members (only one Executive Member is permitted), and we would love to have two parents and one staff member. If you are interested in volunteering for this please email president@crespto.net.

Supply Pick Up - 1/21 (7am-9am, 11am-1pm, 4pm-6pm)

• Otters Are Readers - Remember to turn in your child’s calendar at supply pick ups for a prize. We are currently offering a food & non-food prize option.

​Fundraising - Our board is currently reviewing a few options for a Spring Fundraiser and more details will be posted as soon as they are available. In the meantime, we appreciate everyone's support in our passive fundraising efforts.

Book Fair - Zach has been working with teachers in order to finalize the book orders for students. All students will receive $20 worth of free books that were purchased by the PTO this year.  Stay tuned for more information on how these will be distributed.

Tahoma Board Goals 2025 Cafe - "At the end of 2020, TSD asked you to participate in a survey to help shape the School Board’s -- and district’s -- focus for the next five years. Now we’re inviting you to the next step in that process: a virtual Board Goals 2025 Cafe, from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3. We know that you’re busy, and it’s hard to dedicate two hours on a weeknight, but we think you would agree that Tahoma students are worth the investment of your time (and ours)!" For the complete message, visit their event page.
If you are interested in registering for this event, click here.

Yearbook Pictures - As we start reviewing the material for our yearbook we notice we have many more pictures from October (Harvest Hoorah and Ottumnfest) and December (Hot Cocoa and Holiday pics); however, we are really lacking pictures in several categories listed below. Please submit them online using the instructions on our site, http://www.crespto.net/yearbook.html. 

• First Day of School
• November's "Thankful" Theme
• Clayopatra Art Event
• Students wearing CRES gear/spirit wear
• Pictures of students participating in athletic activities/doing activities assigned by the Milligans (riding bikes, skateboards, scooters, etc, hiking, walking, anything active outside)
• ​Pictures of students creating art/coloring/doing assignments for Mrs. Henninger
• Pictures of students making music/participating in Mrs. Toliver's activities
  
  

Students who did not take yearbook pictures will receive directions on how to upload a picture in a program called Selfie Portrait as soon as we are able to compile the most current list.

We also purchased an additional limited number of yearbooks that are available to families on a first come first serve basis, unfortunately, when these yearbooks are sold we cannot order more so please be sure to order them ASAP if you'd like to secure one for the 2020-2021 school year.

To purchase a wait list yearbook visit: http://www.crespto.net/yearbook.html. 

General PTO Meeting Calendar - All meetings for the remainder of the year will be held virtually at 7pm. A link will be emailed to members prior to the meeting.

• February 8th
• March 8th
• April 12th
• May 10th
• June 14th

We have so many events happening this month I thought it'd be helpful to share our newsletter ahead of our monthly meeting.  

Supply Pick Up - 12/3 (7am-9am, 11am-1pm, 4pm-6pm)

• MV Food Bank Gift Drive - How can YOU can help our community this winter? Bring new-unwrapped gifts to Supply Pick Up on December 3rd! Mr. and Mrs. Milligan will take them to our Maple Valley Food Bank for families in need!
• Otters Are Readers - Remember to turn in your child’s calendar at supply pick ups for a special treat.
  
  

Spirit Days - Mark your calendars & send your pictures to Tmcdanie@tahomasd.us

• Hot Cocoa Celebration & Pajama Day - 12/4
• Crazy Sweater Day - 12/11
• Winter Wonderland Day - 12/18

Student Pictures - Make ups for student pictures are scheduled for 12/4 & 12/5 at Rock Creek Elementary School. 
Sign-up link: https://fs4.formsite.com/FireFly/jzikgltco7/index.html
Order link: https://fs4.formsite.com/FireFly/5xftosrpx8/index.html

Fall Fundraiser Pick Up will be on 12/5 at Cedar River Elementary school parking lot from 10am-12pm, there will be no other date/time to pick up your orders so please make plans to pick these up.

Virtual Book Fair ends on December 6th. To purchase books visit www.scholastic.com/bf/ottersrule

Teacher & Staff Holiday Gifts - Individual family holiday gifts will be able to be dropped off starting Monday December 7th at CRES where a wagon will be outside of the school.

Cleopatra Art Event is scheduled for December 11th, 2020 at 6pm. Check your emails for pick up instructions, this time we will be at Rock Creek Elementary.

General PTO Meeting will be on December 14th, 2020 virtually at 7pm. A link will be emailed to members prior to the meeting.

Yearbook - We are extending online yearbook sales through 12/15. After that date we will setup a waitlist based on a first come first serve order online. To purchase, visit our website www.crespto.net/yearbook

CRES Spirit Day @ MOD Pizza - Join us on December 17th, 2020 starting at 10:30 am until closing for our MOD Pizza Spirit Day. 20% of Sales proceeds will be donated to CRES PTO. Please order online or over the phone and use coupon code GR166613C for orders.

Committee Chair Opening - Volunteer Needed
We are currently looking for a Staff Appreciation chair to oversee the program. We have outlined the events for the rest of the year and just need one volunteer to schedule and coordinate the events. The approximate time required is 3-4 hours a month or less. If you are interested or would like more information please reach out to me or Rebecca at president@crespto.net or copresident@crespto.net

Let's end the year by spreading Tahoma Cheer! The Cedar River Elementary School PTO invites you to participate in a Community Outreach event for the residents at Fountain Court Senior Living. To end the 2020 year, we would like to bring some HAPPINESS to the residents by providing student artwork, letters and cards from students districtwide! See flyer below.

Dear Families,

What a great turn out at our school's Harvest Hoorah! We are so appreciative of our staff at CRES for organizing such a great event for our families. I'm including the slides from last night's meeting on this newsletter as well for your reference, meeting minutes will be emailed to members as well. Below are some items/events coming up this month.

• School Picture Day - 11/14 & 11/16 click here to schedule your child for his/her picture. We are also still looking for one more volunteer for 11/16, please consider helping and click here to signup.
• Northwest Fall Catalog Fundraiser - 10/29-11/20, All sales will be placed online, order can be shipped home or delivered for pick up at school. If you are buying cookie dough you must select ship to school. Click here for details.
• Clayopatra Art Event - 11/20 at 6pm (To purchase supplies click here)
• Scholastic Book Fair - 11/23-12/6, All sales will be placed online, orders will be delivered before holidays. Stay tuned for more details.
• Supply Pick Up Dates - 11/19 & 12/3, remember to turn in your completed OAR Calendar from October to get a Jersey Mike's kids meal card!
• Yearbook - November's Theme: "Giving Thanks", click here for instructions.
• General Meeting - Our next meeting will take place on 12/14 at 7pm virtually

In addition, don't forget to sign up for our Otter Family Directory by clicking here to connect with other families during remote learning. Please consider joining our PTO by visiting http://www.crespto.net/membership.html.

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Gemma Sanchez
President, CRES PTO
E-mail: president@crespto.net

Join us on Monday, November 9th for our General PTO Meeting at 7pm virtually. We will have Mike Hanson, TSD Superintendent join as a guest speaker providing a district update followed by a Q&A session. In order to ensure we cover all questions, feel free to submit them using the link below. 

Dear Families,

Thank you for joining us last night for our general meeting. While this school year has been rather unconventional we are trying to continue to support our staff/students the best we can. We are happy to announce that your CRES PTO Board has approved a grant for our school in the amount of $10,750. This grant will be utilized to fund individual teacher enrichment in grades K-5, health room, PE, music, school counseling, special education, specialists (ie. RAP, MAP, Future Ready & others), student recognition, equipment, field trips, programs (ie. Missoula Children’s Theater) & other student enrichment.

As you know are aware this is just another way that your PTO dollars are being put to use. The reason we charge membership dues and conduct year round fundraising is to help fund grants like this along with all of our other programs we oversee throughout the year. Please consider joining our PTO by visiting http://www.crespto.net/membership.html

In addition below are a few highlights of events coming up.

• Otter Family Directory - Ongoing
• Supply Pick Up - 10/15 & 10/29
• Yearbook - Information will be shared as soon as we know more about student pictures, in the meantime remember to submit pictures for October's Theme: Ottumnfest, click here for instructions.
• Clayopatra Art Event - 10/23 at 6pm (Crows & Pumpkins on Wood, to purchase supplies click here)
• Northwest Catalog Fundraiser - 11/1-11/15 (all sales will be placed online)
• Scholastic Book Fair - 11/23-12/6 (online, orders will be delivered before holidays)
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Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Gemma Sanchez
President, CRES PTO
E-mail: president@crespto.net

Thank you for joining us last night. Below you will find the slides and links that were referenced during last night's virtual meeting. The recorded meeting video is available upon request to current 2020-2021 PTO members.

September Highlights/Links:

• Membership Drive - Purchase a membership & enter the raffle to win
• Subscribe to our Otter Family Directory
• 9/15: Virtual 5th Grade Washington DC Trip Information Session (check your email for Zoom Link)
• ​Present - 9/18: Online Spirit Wear Sale
• 9/17: Supply Pick Up
• ​9/17: CRES Spirit Day at Jersey Mike’s​
  • See flyer below, remember to place orders online and reference CRES PTO
• 9/25: Family Fun Night Event: Clayopatra Art Event - Click here to purchase materials (optional)
• Staff Appreciation - Our Committee Chair put together some goodie bags for our staff to get them through the first few days #cresptodollarsatwork (pictures below).

Join us for our next meeting on October 12th, 2020 at 7pm virtually.

We are looking for a parent from each class to help coordinate picture collection for each class and work with our Chair. This will be a virtual position that will mostly be reviewing pictures submitted from parents and/or help the Chair with Yearbook layout.

Click here to volunteer

*At the time there is no information available on school pictures but our Yearbook Chair will be in communication regarding individual pictures.

Also, don't forget to submit your pictures. Click here to learn how to submit pictures online/using the App.

Thank you for joining us last night. We are excited for the start of the school year! Below you will find the slides and links that were referenced during last night's virtual meeting. The recorded meeting video will be sent to all families at CRES via email.

​Don't forget to take advantage of our Membership Contest that kicked off last night and will continue through September, for more details click on the link below.

Join us for our next meeting on September 14th, 2020 at 7pm virtually.

Otter Families,

Please join us virtually to kick off the 2020-2021 school year with our first PTO meeting this coming Monday, August 24th at 7:00pm. While we are starting our school year remotely we couldn't be more  excited to see our students, staff and parents! 

An email will be sent to you from CRES with instructions to join our virtual call.

Agenda

• Introduction, Gemma Sanchez
• PTO Program Updates, Rebecca Banasky-Jones
• Membership Drive & Contest, Mary Kate Eaton
• Otter Family Directory, Gemma Sanchez
• Remote Learning Update

              Guest Speakers: 
              Fritz Gere, Principal
              Kristin Conklin, Instructional Coach
              Tina McDaniel, Dean of Students
​              Kalei McKittrick, Counselor
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If you would like to submit questions to our guest speakers please complete the google form below.

General PTO Meeting ​
Our next CRES General Meeting on June 8th, 2020 at 7:00pm. This meeting will be held virtual, we will be emailing all members dial in options and links prior to the meeting.

General PTO Meeting 
Our next CRES General Meeting on May 11th, 2020 at 7:00pm. This meeting will be held virtual again, we will be sending out an agenda, dial in options and links prior to the meeting.

Staff Appreciation Week
Schools may be closed but teachers and staff are still hard at work. We may not be able to celebrate them in person but we can still make sure they feel appreciated!!! We will be celebrating Teacher/ Certificated Staff Appreciation Week  May 4- May 8th. We have a week full of virtual ideas you can use to show your teachers how much you miss them and how much they mean to you. Keep in mind, all of these ideas are just suggestions. If you have any gifts/ideas of your own to show your appreciation please be sure to contact your teacher (through whatever means they have provided you with) to coordinate delivery.

Monday - You're A Poet and Didn't Know It Monday- Write your teacher a poem (a simple rhyme, Acrostic, Haiku, Cinquain) to tell them how great you think they are.

Tuesday-Talent Show Tuesday- Are you a great artist, singer, magician, actor, rubik's cube solver, LEGO engineer, 3 point shooter, lip syncer?Take your talent and turn it into a beautiful picture, skit, LEGO sculpture, music video, etc and record it or snap a picture of you in action and send it to your teacher to put a smile on their face. 

Wednesday-Whacky Wednesday- Knock,Knock.Who's There? You are, and you're going to email your teacher a funny joke you think they'd like.

Thursday- Thoughtful Thursday- Take a moment to think about your teacher and answer some of the following questions. Then either record a video of you answering the questions or write the answers down and email to your teachers. Possible Questions: 

• How do you know when your teacher is happy?
• How do you know when your teacher is angry? 
• If your teacher wasn't a teacher what do they think he/she would be?
• If they made a movie about your teacher who would play him/her?
• What super hero or cartoon character would most likely hang out with your teacher?
• If your teacher could have three wishes what do they think he/she would wish for?
  

Friday-Favorite Things Friday- Record a video message/write an email to your teacher telling them some of your favorite things about being in their class and having them as a teacher. 

Have fun with these ideas! Your teachers will be so happy and will definitely feel appreciated!

THANKS,
CRES STAFF APPRECIATION

Otters Are Readers Program
We would like to continue tracking our readers minutes remotely while the kids are not in school.  Please click here to access the page to track your child's minutes online, thanks for everyone who participates in this awesome program!