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March Newsletter

3/9/2021

 
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Thank you for everyone that joined our  meeting last night, below are some of the highlights from last night's meetings.
IT'S CLASSIFIED STAFF
APPRECIATION WEEK

Much of the work of our classified employees do may not be visible to us, but their hard work and efforts enable teachers to focus on teaching and learning. Classified staff is essential to our school and student’s success. I encourage everyone to join me in celebrating these amazing members and their commitment to CRES!

Feel free to post pictures/videos, or art work to our FB page or email them to me at president@crespto.net to share with them!! In addition our Staff Appreciation Committee is working on a special treat for them this week.
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SPIRIT WEAR FUNDRAISER
​Our first Spirit Wear fundraiser will kick off next week, stay tuned for link & products later this week. We hope you enjoy the amazing products our VP of Fundraising chair has come up with.
YEARBOOK DEADLINES
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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!

Selfie Portraits (Staff & Students) - Due by 3/14/2021
Click here to submit your selfie portrait for those students/staff that did not have their portrait taken with Firefly. Your child's Student ID, can be found in Skyward.

​Candid Pictures - Due by 3/31/2021
Please submit them online using the instructions on our site, http://www.crespto.net/yearbook.html. 

​We still have a limited number of yearbooks you may purchase on a first come first serve availability, if you are interested in purchasing a wait list yearbook visit: http://www.crespto.net/yearbook.html.
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Family Fun Nights
Cleopatra Art Event is scheduled for 
March 19th, 2020 at 6pm

​Check your emails for pick up instructions.

​5th Grade Recognition
We have 2 parent volunteers that will help coordinate the 5th Grade Legacy Project as well as ordering/distributing the hoodies and yard signs that the PTO will be purchasing for each of our 5th grade students. 
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CRES Executive Board Nominations Open
Our nominating committee has been reviewing our board nominations. At the time we are in need of a President & Treasurer. Without those two positions filled our programs are at risk of not continuing for our children. Please consider volunteering for this amazing organization. Our board and committee chairs are amazing volunteers and I guarantee that this is an amazing opportunity to contribute to the success of your children!

Nominations are now open through 4/9/2021. 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.
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Supply Pick Up 
Next supply pick up for remote students will be on 3/18 (3:30pm-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 up or at school for those that are hybrid for a prize.​
Spirit Day @ MOD Pizza
Join us on March 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 GR174348C for orders.
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Zach will be working with our school to distribute the books purchased by the PTO in the coming weeks so students have them by May. The goal is that every student will have these books and they can participate if they'd like in our Readathon. We are also working to setup a Spring book fair in May, we will be sharing more details closer to the book fair date.

February Newsletter

2/9/2021

 
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​Thank you for everyone that joined our  meeting last night, below are some of the highlights from last night's meetings.

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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.

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​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).

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​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 
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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. 
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CRES PTO Nominating Committee

1/15/2021

 
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 Sign Up

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Hybrid Supply Lists - Kindergarten & 1st Grade

1/15/2021

 

January Newsletter

1/12/2021

 
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Thank you for everyone that joined our  meeting last night and a special thanks to Dr. McDaniel for providing insight into the upcoming reopening of CRES.

Below are some highlights and meeting minutes will be posted as soon as they're available.

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.
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​CRES Spirit Day @ Stockton's
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Join us on January 21st, 2021 starting at 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm for our Stockton's Spirit Day. 20% of Sales proceeds will be donated to CRES PTO. Please order online (https://www.stocktons2go.com) or over the phone and reference Cedar River Elementary School PTO.
​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.
​​Cleopatra Art Event
Our next Family Fun Night is scheduled for Janurary 22nd, 2021 at 6pm. Please note that these events are free; however, if you'd like to purchase a kit you may do so by clicking here, remember to check your emails for pick up instructions.
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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. 
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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

December Newsletter

12/2/2020

 
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.

November Newsletter

11/10/2020

 
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

CRES PTO November - General Meeting

11/4/2020

 
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. 

October Newsletter

10/13/2020

 
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
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September Newsletter

9/15/2020

 
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.

Yearbook Chair Needs Your Help!!

9/8/2020

 
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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.

2020-2021 School Year Kick Off

8/24/2020

 
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.
  • Membership Drive - Purchase a membership & enter the raffle to win
  • Subscribe to our Otter Family Directory
  • Technology Information​
Join us for our next meeting on September 14th, 2020 at 7pm virtually.
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August 18th, 2020

8/18/2020

 
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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.

June Newsletter

6/19/2020

 
CRES Families,

Well, here we are on the last day of the strangest school year ever! This year has shown 
us what we’re made of and grown us together in ways we could have never imagined.

I couldn’t be prouder or more thankful to be part of the Cedar River family. We know that the Fall 2020 will look different and we look forward to working together to provide the best experience for every CRES student in the new school year.

We wish you a wonderful summer! Go Otters!
Ingrid McPeak
2019-2020 CRES PTO President

“Together, we provide the tools and experiences every student needs to create an individual, viable, and valued path to lifelong personal success.”

June 01st, 2020

6/1/2020

 
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.

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Vote now for CRES Teacher, Classified Staff Member and Volunteer of the Year
We would like to recognize one CRES Teacher, Classified Staff member and an amazing Otter Volunteer for our Annual Volunteer Celebration! We invite you to please click the link below and participate in helping us honor these amazing individuals! This should take about 5 minutes and the awards will go to those with the highest votes!

Please submit by 6/5/2020, click here to vote!

Volunteers Needed
We are currently planning for the upcoming school year and are looking to fill a few open committee chair positions. If you are interested in learning more about these roles or to sign up click here.
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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!

April 29th, 2020

4/29/2020

 
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!
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April 2nd, 2020

4/2/2020

 
General PTO Meeting 
Our next CRES General Meeting on April 13th, 2020 at 7:00pm. This meeting will be held virtual again, we will be sending out dial in options and links prior to the meeting.

CRES PTO Executive Board Nominating Form 
We are in the process of establishing the board for the incoming school year. Please take time to consider volunteering for these positions. Click here to complete for anyone interested in running for the Cedar River Elementary PTO Executive Board. All responses must be submitted by April 12, 2020.

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!
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​CRES Announcements
Don't forget to check out the CRES morning announcements online which are posted each Monday, Wednesday, Friday. We have really enjoyed listening to stories, the many guest speakers and all of the pictures sent to Ms. McDaniel, keep them coming!

Spirit Day

NEON SPIRIT DAY will be on April 3rd, 2020. Don't forget to post pictures on our FB page and submit them to our Yearbook!
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Yearbook
If you are still looking for a yearbook, please email yearbook@crespto.net as there are a small limited number of yearbooks left.  These will be sold on a first come first serve. Also, don't forget to submit your children's pictures, see the flyer below.
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March 10th, 2020

3/10/2020

 
General PTO Meeting 
Our next CRES General Meeting on April 13th, 2020 at 7:00pm - all are welcome! Location is currently TBD.

Popcorn Fridays
Our next popcorn Friday will be March 13th, 2020.  Due to the recent restrictions on volunteer access to the school facilities because of the COVID-19 virus, our PTO will be donating popcorn from Costco to our school.

Yearbook
If you are still looking for a yearbook, please email yearbook@crespto.net as there are a small limited number of yearbooks left.  These will be sold on a first come first serve. Also, don't forget to submit your children's pictures (https://crespto.weebly.com/yearbook-pictures.html).

PTO Volunteer Updates
As communicated on our FB page, many of our programs are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 virus restrictions that have been implemented in order to reduce any risk to our staff and students. We will be communicating with the dedicated committee chairs as we receive any further updates from TSD.

In the meantime we are trying to help in any way possible, this week our PTO made tissue and coat hook donations to keep the kid's coats clean. Thank you to all of our members for your donations and time you serve as volunteers!
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​Mora Iced Creamery Spirit Day
Join us this Thursday, March 26th, 2020 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm for our Mora Iced Creamery Spirit Day and help us earn 20% back.
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February 26th, 2020

2/26/2020

 
General PTO Meeting 
Our next CRES General Meeting on March 9th, 2020 at 7:00pm - all are welcome!

MOD Pizza Spirit Night
Join us this Thursday, February 27th, 2020 from 10:30am to 10:00pm for our MOD Pizza Spirit Night and help us earn 20% back.
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Popcorn Friday
The next Popcorn Friday will be on  Friday, February 28th. Thank you in advance to our volunteers!
If you are interested in signing up to help on Popcorn Fridays please click here.
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Family Fun Night
Come and enjoy a fun night of BINGO this Friday, February 28th, doors open at 6:00pm.
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Sounders FC Fundraiser
Join us for our Sounders FC Spring School Day on May 2nd, 2020 at 2:30pm for the Sounders FC vs. DC United match at CenturyLink Field. A portion of each ticket sold will go directly to our PTO. 

For more details or to purchase tickets click here. All orders must be in by April 3rd, 2020.
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January 23rd, 2020

1/23/2020

 
REMINDER TO FAMILIES: Monday, January 27th is a regular school day, we will be making up the snow day that occurred last week.

General PTO Meeting 
Please join us at our next CRES General Meeting on February 10th at 7pm - all are welcome! We will have several guest speakers including our Future Ready Specialists, Mrs. Johnson & Mrs. Lichtenberger, who will speak about our Future Ready Foundations Class and STMS Principal, Mr. Cassidy to speak about the transition to middle school for our 5th graders. We look forward to seeing you there!

Popcorn Friday
Our next Popcorn Friday will be on  Friday, February 7th. Thank you in advance to our volunteers!
If you are interested in signing up to help on Popcorn Fridays please click here.

Science Rocks!
The CRES Science Fair will take place on Friday, 1/31 at Tahoma High School in the Commons, guests for the science fair should use the west entrance (the sports/student side). Entries for the science fair must be submitted by Jan 24. See the sign up page below for more information.
Click here to sign up students.
Click here to sign up to volunteer.
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January 16th, 2020

1/16/2020

 
Cedar River Elementary School PTO Endorses Tahoma School District Levies
Cedar River Elementary School PTO voted to endorse the Tahoma School District Levies that are for ballot in February 2020. We join a list of supporters including other parent groups, Maple Valley City Council, Seattle King County Realtors (SKCR), Tahoma Education Association, Tahoma Public School employees and 5th district legislators. 

These levies directly impact our students and staff. The two measures include: A 4-year replacement Educational Programs and Operations Levy, which would take the place of the current levy that expires in 2020. It would help maintain current staff and programs, and would cost about 50 cents more per $1,000 assessed value than the current rate. The second measure is a 4-year Technology Levy, which would help fund the Technology Plan that a committee of parents, students, staff and community members helped develop after months of study and discussion. It would cost about 47 cents per $1,000 assessed value the first year, 48 cents the second year, 44 cents the third year and 40 cents the last year. 

Fact Sheets:
http://bit.ly/TSDepoLevyFactSheet
http://bit.ly/TSDtechLevyFactSheet

For more information please visit the links below.
https://sites.google.com/tahomas…/tsdleviesinformation/home…
http://voteyestahoma.com
​General PTO Meeting 
Please join us at our next CRES General Meeting on February 10th at 7pm - all are welcome! Fundraiser

​Spirit Night

Join us this Tuesday January 21st, 2020 from 10:00am - 9:00pm for ourJersey Mike's Spirit Night and help us earn 20% back.​
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Science Rocks
Our CRES Science Fair will be on Friday, 1/31 at Tahoma High School in the Commons (West Entrance) starting at 6pm. Be on the lookout for the flyer going home this week with your child.  For more information on guidelines remember to view our Science Fair section here.

We are in need of volunteers so if you are interested, click here to sign up.
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Yearbooks
Were you bummed to learn you missed the 2019 deadline to purchase a yearbook on our online store? Well, we have some Good News in 2020! 

CRES PTO ordered a limited number of extra yearbooks that are available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis for those of you who missed the deadline. You can submit your request to reserve a yearbook by emailing yearbook@crespto.net. 

The Yearbook Chair will reply to all requests in the order they are received with instructions on how to purchase your child's copy, while supplies lasts.  


Popcorn Friday
Our next Popcorn Friday will be on  Friday, January 24th. Thank you in advance to our volunteers!

If you are interested in signing up to help on Popcorn Fridays please click here.

January 08th, 2020

1/8/2020

 
General PTO Meeting 
Please join us at our next CRES General Meeting on Monday, 1/13 at 7pm - all are welcome! 

Fundraising Update
Thank you to all the families & staff that attended our Spirit Nights last fall. We are happy to announce we raised $432.31 at the MOD Pizza event and $384.87 from the Red Robin event.

There will be another spirit night coming up this month at Jersey Mike's, we can't wait to see everyone there, more details to come.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!

Science Rocks
Our CRES Science Fair will be on Friday, 1/31 at Tahoma High School in the Commons (West Entrance) starting at 6pm. Be on the lookout for the flyer going home this week with your child.  For more information on guidelines remember to view our Science Fair section here.

We are in need of volunteers so if you are interested, click here to sign up.
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Yearbooks
Were you bummed to learn you missed the 2019 deadline to purchase a yearbook on our online store? Well, we have some Good News in 2020!

CRES PTO ordered a limited number of extra yearbooks that are available for purchase on a first-come, first-serve basis for those of you who missed the deadline. You can submit your request to reserve a yearbook by emailing yearbook@crespto.net.

The Yearbook Chair will reply to all requests in the order they are received with instructions on how to purchase your child's copy, while supplies lasts.  

Popcorn Friday
This Friday, January 10th, will be our first Popcorn Friday for 2020. Thank you in advance to our volunteers!
If you are interested in signing up to help on Popcorn Fridays please click here.

December 19th, 2019

12/19/2019

 
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December 18th, 2019

12/18/2019

 
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​You know that friend your child is always asking for a playdate with? You'll finally put a face to the name with your child's yearbook! Remember that school event or classroom party you just couldn't make it to? Your child's yearbook will have you covered! 

Think of the yearbook as a window into your child's elementary school years. But more importantly, it will be a great way for your child to look back on all the special people and memories at CRES for years to come.   
Don't let your child be one of the few at the end of the school year without a yearbook for their friends to sign. With only a couple days left, purchase your child's yearbook TODAY!

* ONLINE: You can order online at https://yearbookforever.com, where you can pay with a debit card, credit card, or PayPal and have the option to add a personalized name stamp to the cover for an additional $7.​

* BY CHECK: You can place an order at the CRES Front Office with a Yearbook Order Form and a check for $17.25 made payable to CRES PTO. Please include your child's name and teacher in the check Memo. 
After December 20th, only a limited number of yearbooks will be available for purchase on a first come first serve basis by emailing yearbook@crespto.net.

Updates....

12/15/2019

 
General PTO Meeting 
To learn more about the upcoming levies, please join us at our CRES General Meeting on Monday, 12/16 at 7pm - all are welcome! 

Guest Speakers:
Mike Maryanski, Interim Superintendent 
Lori Cloud, Director of Finance
Angela Stewart, Vote Committee Co-Chair

Fundraiser Spirit Night
Join us this Wednesday December 18th, 2019 from 10:30am - 10:00pm for our MOD Pizza Spirit Night and help us earn 20% back.
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Spirit Days @ CRES
This Thursday, December 19th, will be a Holiday Wear Spirit Day. We are so excited to see everyone in their ugly sweaters, antlers, snowman shirts and more.
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Popcorn Friday
This Friday, December 20th, will our last Popcorn Friday for 2019. Thank you in advance to our volunteers!
If you are interested in signing up to help on Popcorn Fridays please click here.

Yearbook Reminder

As requested, we have extended our yearbook order deadline to 12/20/19. Don't forget to order a yearbook so your child doesn't miss out at the end of the school year!

Orders must be placed by 12/20/19 and any orders received after this day are not guaranteed and pricing is subject to change. 

Click here to purchase online.

Paper orders are accepted as well, please submit cash/check with a completed paper form below this post.

Note that after 12/20/19 we will no longer accept online orders or paper orders in the office. Any requests for yearbooks will need to reach out to our Yearbook Chair via email at yearbook@crespto.net.
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