January Newsletter

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.

​CRES Spirit Day @ Stockton's
​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.

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