What a great turnout we had for the Back to School Picnic last week!  It was wonderful to see so many faces, both new and old, and catch up with friends. We hope that everyone had a great time despite its being moved indoors.

I wanted to say a quick thank you to all those families and teachers who have already paid their PTA dues. If you did not get a chance to join the PTA at the Picnic, you can always mail your form in to the school, or send it in with your student. We will also have a table set up at the Back to School Night on September 13. Your support means so much to our students!

Wow October all ready. Time flies past so fast it is so important to slow down and enjoy it. Take some time out to to enjoy all the wonderful fall activities. There is always a local farm that you can visit and have some apple cider or take a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch.  Enjoy your children they grow up way to fast and you can never get those lost moments back.

Not sure if the kids will make it back to school this week. So Just wanted to extend warm wishes for a wonderful holiday and safe and happy break. Thanks to all who have volunteer their time or helped with an activity or project. Your assistance is key to the success of the PTA. Thanks to everyone! Looking forward to seeing everyone in 2010!

Hope to see you all at the PTA B & N night tonight! Come out from 4-7pm for a great time filled with student performances, guest readers and of course shopping! Complimentary gift wrap will be available. Hope to see you there. Thanks for your continued support of the PTA!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the annual CVE PTA Fall Harvest. Come enjoy music, treats, dress up if you dare and other fun activities. Volunteers are still needed if you can help!
Also, Market day orders are due Friday. Don’t forget to place your order online!
Thanks for continuing to support the CVE PTA!

Great work to all those who came out to “dash” at the first annual Digital Dash. The weather was great and the teachers & Staff did a wonderful job cheering on the Dashers. What fun. Our legs are tired from the 8 miles!
Such a fun CVE day and awesome school spirit!
Great work everyone.

Dust off those backpacks and lunch boxes. Its Back to School time! Hope you came make it to the annual Welcome Back Picnic sponsored by the PTA. Meet your teacher and see your classroom from 5-5:30 and then join us out back by the playground for music, Rita’s, magic and good friends from 5:30-7pm. Its a great chance to visit with old friends and make new ones. Please join us!

Open Committee chair positions: Please consider helping out, or team up with a friend!

Special Education: keeps on top of special needs within/relevant to CVE

Hospitality (2 chairs needed): coordinates the donation needs for school events such as Muffins for mom, Donuts for Dad, Back to school night, Teacher appreciation week, American Ed week. and includes set-up and clean up.

Multicultural fair (2-3 chairs): coordinating our annual event and oversees performances, foods, crafts, etc.

Silent Auction ( 2 chairs): coordinates donations and class baskets for our annual fundraiser. Well attended and supported by CVE.

Family Fun (1-2 chairs): coordinated CVE community building events such as Fall Harvest, Movie Night, Family BBQ, bowling night and other family inspired events.

Market Day Chair or co-chair: monthly grocery order program. Fliers/circulars are provided each month and need to be distributed, orders are placed though the website and food is delivered once a moth to CVE for parent pick up. The chairs can oversee the process with the help of the MD rep and assist with food pick-up.

The PTA wishes the graduating class much luck and success in middle school and beyond. Congrats on a job well done!
Bon voyage to Dr. Reich and the other staff members moving on. You all will be missed.
Happy Summer Break everyone. See you in August!

Monday June 8, Dr. Ron Reich received the Spirit of Cromwell award from the PTA for his outstanding and devoted service to CVE. He was very touched. He also received gift certificates for Silver Mining Company and Barnes and Noble. The plaque is on display in the CVE lobby in the glass case.
Final PTA meeting this Thursday June 11. The new officers will be installed and final reminders will be announced. Babysitting will be available. 6:30 in the CVE library.
Thanks for your continued support this year and we look forward to an even better one next year!