Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Academic Summit (Canceled)This free event hosted by the Wake County PTA Council includes a multitude of 45 minute workshops on topics like "Transitioning to Middle School", "How to Discuss Controversial Books with Your Child," and "Learning to Be an LGBTQ+ Ally." Lunch will be provided. Please register before Feb 27th. Space is limited! See flyer for specific details. Please contact Katie Herndon to stay in the loop.
Unfortunately the DEI summit has been canceled due to unexpectedly low registration numbers. |
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Reward Your Teacher!
¡Recompensa a la maestra de tu hijo!
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Back-to-School Recruitment contest
¡Concurso de Reclutamiento!
The Paw Patch
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The Paw Patch is overflowing with fresh growth, some produce (strawberries, beans and peas), and lots of produce-to-be (tomatoes, cukes, melons, and corn)! See attached photos from yesterday's garden club. BUT, we need help keeping everything alive during the hot summer months! Please consider signing up for one week to care for the garden - you should plan to water at least every other day unless it rains - AND you get to harvest the produce during your week as well! Feel free to take it home to enjoy with your family, or I can give you instructions on donating to the Dorcas Food Pantry. If you're feeling ambitious, sign up for more than one week!
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Garden Club
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Garden Club provides an opportunity each week for students to learn how to garden. Parents can choose either Monday (starting March 4) or Tuesday (starting March 12) mornings, 8:45 a.m.- 9:15 a.m. in the Paw Patch, twice per month through June.
Join us in planting early spring veggie seeds, strawberry plants, and late spring/summer veggies (some seedlings grown by Mrs. Ralph's 2nd graders!). Thanks to the Cary City Garden Club, who helps facilitate this alongside our Grounds/Paw Patch Committee. |
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Cary Elementary Talent Show
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Thursday, April 18th 5:30 - 7:00 pm Free Pizza for each family who registered. Dinner is handed out at 5:30pm with the show starting at 6pm! |
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Our current board will end their terms at the end of this school year. A nominating committee has been formed to start gathering recommendations for the 2024-26 board. If you have anyone in mind (which can include yourself!) for President, Vice President, Treasurer or Secretary please complete the google form link below. This form can also be used for any new volunteers for any of our committees. If you have any questions about any of the positions I am happy to chat!
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Please join us for a potluck dinner, followed by a PTA general meeting, and a meet and greet with Principal Kleiber on
February 13 at 6:00 pm.
Free Child Care provided by the Cary Teen Leadership Council
Click the button below to sign up to bring a dish for our potluck, pizza and drinks will be provided by the PTA. Don't have time to bring a dish? Please join us anyhow!!
February 13 at 6:00 pm.
Free Child Care provided by the Cary Teen Leadership Council
Click the button below to sign up to bring a dish for our potluck, pizza and drinks will be provided by the PTA. Don't have time to bring a dish? Please join us anyhow!!
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The Book Fair opens Monday, Nov 13th and is visiting us all week!
We need your help - please consider signing up to Volunteer at the Fair! Families are encouraged to come shop the Book Fair during one of our Family Shop Times:
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Cary PTA News
June
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Cultural Arts: 4th Grade Student Honored
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Bookstop
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We are happy to announce the reopening of the Cary Elementary Bookstop this year from 8:45-9:30 beginning October 11th. The Bookstop is a PTA-run used bookstore located in the school. The success of Bookstop is due in large part to the support of parent volunteers and our school staff... and of course donated books! Please contact Karen Thomson ([email protected]) or visit the Bookstop webpage for more info about the program and volunteering.
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October 29th, 2022
Family-friendly mayhem and mania broke out at the Cary Elementary parking lot the Saturday before Halloween, 2022. Ghouls and goblins looted parked cars for their candy. Princesses and woodland creatures got their share as well, while winning several games of skill and chance in the process. Read more from the organizers in their blog post here.
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Fun for Everyone
Megan Van Hook, our spectacular Sponsorship Co-Chair for this school year, shared her thoughts as a trunk participant of CES PTA’s first ever Trunk-or-Treat:
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Thanks! |
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Giant thanks to everyone who provided goods, volunteered or donated to this event! And thank you to all the teachers who helped with logistics (Stacy Wilson, Victoria Mata, and Sarah Ralph), organized games, and put together Trunks for this weekend party.
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And thank you to our local business partners including:
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The 2022 Details...
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Who: Any Cary Cougar can join in! (All children MUST be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult).
Where: We will meet at the "Old Library Lawn" on Academy St. across from The Cotton House. When: Wednesday, October 12th. 7:45 - Earlybirds can decorate the sidewalk with Ms. Garton. 8:00-8:15 - Everyone gathers at the Lawn. 8:32 - Parade to school. What: We will then proceed to walk to school as a large group between 8:30 and 8:45 am, crossing the street together as a united group. There will be music and tons of fun. |
Keep in Mind: Walkers who cannot make the park event should enter the doors near the office (Kildaire Farms side) to be recognized.
If you usually walk or ride to school, please join us, and encourage your friends who have not tried walking or biking to join in for this day. Please make sure you “sign in” when you arrive so that we know how many excited students showed up. And sign the banner too, to make your efforts known! |
And DON'T FORGET your spirit wear!
On Wednesday Morning (October 12th, 2022):Gather at 8:00-8:15 am at the “Old Library Lawn” to join your fellow Cary Elementary School students, families, and neighbors (and PAWS the CARY COUGAR!) for a spirited and safe walk and roll to school. Free to participate and no registration is required!
There will be music and lessons on pedestrian and biker safety. This is important in our community, where we have a large percentage of children that walk or ride to school. Show up early at 7:45 if you'd like to have fun decorating the sidewalk with Ms. Garton (Art). At 8:32 on the dot, we'll parade to school, with the Cary Police Department will helping us on our way. Wear your Cougar Gear or favorite blue and yellow outfit! |
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And until September 30th, 2022...Your registration automatically enters you into a drawing for one of two Target gift cards! |
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End of Grade Hospitality
The CES PTA supports Cary Elementary students and faculty as they wrap up a phenomenal year of learning and complete End of Grade exams.
PTA Officers Katie Richards and April Farley deliver nourishing snacks to students during exams.
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The Hospitality Committee stocks the Teachers' Lounge with snacks and drinks for exam week.
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Open PTA Positions Next Year
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The Cary Elementary PTA is recruiting for several positions for next year's team. Join our group and experience the thrill and personal satisfaction of working on a dynamic and supportive team making an impact in your community! Current needs include:
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The PTA Did That!
With the successes of our fundraising efforts this year the PTA has:
Thank you again to everyone in our community who participated in the Fun Run, allowing the PTA to support our school in these ways!
- Increased funding to Teacher Appreciation events May 1st through 5th!
- Approved adding a new Gaga ball pit to the playground!
- Offered an additional $100 mini grant to each classroom teacher!
- Increased funding to our four Specials classrooms!
- Assisted with student needs such as: snack supply in the front office, classroom supplies, and EOG encouragements!
- Funded all Field Day snacks!
Thank you again to everyone in our community who participated in the Fun Run, allowing the PTA to support our school in these ways!
Kindergarten Open House |
Thursday, May 18th
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm We are looking for PTA volunteers to help welcome new K families! We will be showing off the bookstop, selling spirit wear and answering ?s about the PTA. Please email [email protected]. |
Talent Show |
Thursday, May 25th
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Looking for volunteers to help run the event! We will have a PTA table to distribute pizzas and snacks, if we can get 4-6 volunteers to help for ~30 minute shifts that would be great! Please email Kara Hand and Viviana Valle. |
End of Grade (EOG) Snack Cart |
May 30th and 31st
The PTA will be providing a BOOST for staff and students while they take their EOGs! On the FIRST day of testing goody bags will be handed out in the hallway as students arrive in the morning. Volunteers will be needed to assemble the bags (outside of school hours) and to hand out the bags (from 8:45 am - 9:15 am). Volunteer sign up will be shared soon. Please email [email protected]. |
SUMMER SEND OFF!
Join the 5th grade class for a cool treat on the last day of school! The Kona Ice truck will be on-site with icees available to purchase for all students.
carpool families – please keep an eye out and make way for the truck arriving
carpool families – please keep an eye out and make way for the truck arriving
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FREE GELATO!
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Geluna Gelato, one of our amazing sponsors, wants to treat every CES student with a FREE small cup of gelato this school year! Every month, vouchers will go home with several classes who were randomly selected. April/May's classes: Davidson (K), Emmerich (1st Grade), Greening (3rd Grade), Pascarella (3rd Grade) and Epling (5th Grade).
They are open Wednesday thru Saturday from 1 pm - 9 pm and Sunday 1 pm - 6 pm **Please note this voucher is only for current Cary Elementary Students. Make sure to take your voucher with you to Geluna Gelato and ENJOY! Please share any pictures that you take with us too =) ** ¡Este cupón es para 1 taza pequeña de helado gratis! Visite Geluna Gelato, justo al final de la calle de Cary Elementary: Están abiertos: Miércoles a Sábado de 1 pm - 9 pm y Domingo 1 pm - 6 pm. ** Tenga en cuenta que este cupón es solo para estudiantes actualmente inscritos en Cary Elementary. ** |
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023
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CES PTA will be hosting The National Center for Safe Routes to School's Walk, Bike and Roll to school day. We would love it if you could join us in this fun and informational activity with our children and community! All of the details are below. If you have any questions, please reach out to Val Murphy.
8:00-8:15am - Meet at the "Old Library Lawn" for bike/walk safety talks with Cary PD, chalk art and music. 8:32 - We're parading to school TOGETHER from the Old Library site! Free to participate. No Registration. Light snacks will be provided thanks to our sponsors, The Matthews House! Wear your favorite Cary School Spirit Wear or blue and yellow outfit! Students must be supervised by an adult (e.g. parent, guardian, family friend). Check the PTA Facebook and website (www.caryelementarypta.com) for more info. Check out photos from the last year's event on our Walk and Roll to School Day event page. Also, read a parent's perspective on the CES PTA blog. |
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With the Holiday Season fast approaching, Cary Elementary PTA wants to help with gift ideas. We have partnered with local artist Lew Wilson, to create a beautiful watercolor painting of Cary Elementary. This painting will be available for purchase as a Holiday ornament, customizable with your students name and/or class year!
For only $19.95, you can share this amazing ornament with family or friends this holiday season created by a local artist! 20% of each sale goes back to the PTA to help support our wonderful Teachers and Students throughout the school year! Just enter CARYES into the promo/coupon code box at check out to make sure your purchase is recorded and credited to the school PTA. https://bit.ly/3LX9oku
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Con la temporada navideña acercándose rápidamente, la PTA de Cary Elementary quiere ayudar con ideas para regalos. Nos hemos asociado con el artista local Lew Wilson para crear una hermosa pintura de acuarela de Cary Elementary. ¡Esta pintura estará disponible para su compra como un adorno navideño, personalizable con el nombre de su estudiante y/o año de clase!
¡Por solo $19.95, puede compartir este increíble adorno con familiares o amigos en esta temporada navideña creado por un artista local! El 20% de cada venta vuelve a la PTA para ayudar a apoyar a nuestros maravillosos maestros y estudiantes durante todo el año escolar. Simplemente ingrese CARYES en el cuadro de código de promoción/cupón al momento de pagar para asegurarse de que su compra se registre y se acredite a la PTA de la escuela. https://bit.ly/3LX9oku
For only $19.95, you can share this amazing ornament with family or friends this holiday season created by a local artist! 20% of each sale goes back to the PTA to help support our wonderful Teachers and Students throughout the school year! Just enter CARYES into the promo/coupon code box at check out to make sure your purchase is recorded and credited to the school PTA. https://bit.ly/3LX9oku
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Con la temporada navideña acercándose rápidamente, la PTA de Cary Elementary quiere ayudar con ideas para regalos. Nos hemos asociado con el artista local Lew Wilson para crear una hermosa pintura de acuarela de Cary Elementary. ¡Esta pintura estará disponible para su compra como un adorno navideño, personalizable con el nombre de su estudiante y/o año de clase!
¡Por solo $19.95, puede compartir este increíble adorno con familiares o amigos en esta temporada navideña creado por un artista local! El 20% de cada venta vuelve a la PTA para ayudar a apoyar a nuestros maravillosos maestros y estudiantes durante todo el año escolar. Simplemente ingrese CARYES en el cuadro de código de promoción/cupón al momento de pagar para asegurarse de que su compra se registre y se acredite a la PTA de la escuela. https://bit.ly/3LX9oku
Spring Playdate and Grounds Cleanup!
Saturday, April 29th
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Grounds Cleanup: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
We will be focusing on the Paw Patch, weeding the pollinator garden surrounding the Paw Patch, and preparing and planting the beds. Please sign up here. If you have seedlings to donate to the garden, please reach out to Alli Platter. Spring Playdate: 1:30 pm
Families are invited to join the PTA for a playdate on the school playground. Yard games and snacks will be provided - bring the whole family! Questions can be directed to Katie Richards. |
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Media Center Help Needed
Volunteers are needed to help shelve returned books (See the SignUp Genius form).
The following supplies are also needed for STEM-class projects:
Popsicle Sticks • Straws • Bottle Caps • Paper Towel Rolls •
Q-tips • Buttons • Construction Paper • Markers •
Egg Cartons • Seasonal/thematic stickers • Foam shape stickers, etc. •
Glue • Masking Tape • Cotton Balls
Popsicle Sticks • Straws • Bottle Caps • Paper Towel Rolls •
Q-tips • Buttons • Construction Paper • Markers •
Egg Cartons • Seasonal/thematic stickers • Foam shape stickers, etc. •
Glue • Masking Tape • Cotton Balls
Contact Media Specialist Lori Cavaco with questions
Shutterfly Link!Your normal holiday/new year card purchase from Shutterfly can earn money for CES!!
You read that correctly, 8% of your total Shutterfly purchase will come back to Cary Elementary! Simply use this unique link any time you log in to your Shutterfly account and when you check out Cary Elementary will earn a commission! https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100703638-15196320 Now go and make those cards! |
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Magic of Lights
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Drive Through Holiday Lights!
Cary Elementary School PTA and Magic of Lights, a family-friendly drive-through holiday lights festival in Raleigh, have partnered for a super easy fundraising opportunity. For every ticket purchased online, Magic of Lights will donate $1 to CES PTA! After you click the link, adjust the number of tickets you want (1 ticket = 1 car). Then click the "UNLOCK" button and enter CARY in the box and hit Apply. Once you're back to the screen, it should say "Cary PTA" on the ticket, click that to go to the checkout screen. If you're looking for a fun holiday activity for the whole family, take a ride through Magic of Lights! https://magicoflights.com/events/raleigh/ |
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Student Directory
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The PTA needs a volunteer to compile and distribute the Student Directory, a yearly publication that makes contact information for families (with their permission) available to the CES community. Please email the PTA Vice-President for more information and to sign-up to make this important resources possible.
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Coffee Carts & CardsMonday, Dec. 19, 2022
Lead: Dana Cassell (Hospitality Chair) 
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A new holiday-themed Staff Hospitality event is coming in December. Two Holiday Elves will take to the halls of the school with a coffee cart decked out in holiday decor, and allow all staff to make their own festive coffee. We'll also offer every staff an opportunity to draw a surprise gift card out of a wrapped box as a token of thanks. To support this day, you can contribute coffee cart supplies (including individually wrapped Holiday Treats!) on the SignUp or $5 (or greater!) gift cards for the box. Alternatively, a Memberhub donation is appreciated.Thank you for supporting our staff! If you have questions, please email PTA Hospitality Coordinator Dana Cassell at [email protected]
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The Cary Christmas Store
Cary Christmas Store Flyer
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In December, we will partner with the First Cary United Methodist Church who hosts the annual Cary Christmas Store. Qualifying families will be invited to shop for donated items at affordable prices. Approximately 100 families (200-300 children) will be served this year across multiple locations in Cary. Donations will be accepted in late November and the first week of December. See flyer for specific details. Please contact Katie Herndon to stay in the loop.
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All Staff Thankful LunchMonday, Nov. 21, 2022
Lead: Dana Cassell (Hospitality Chair) 
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The Hospitality Committee will be hosting a Lunch of Appreciation for the Cary Elementary teachers. This will be a fall soup and salad day, catered by Potbelly's. This will also be a great day for us to re-stock the breakroom for the last few weeks of school before our Winter Break. You can support this day by contributing to the Restock items on the SignUp, or sponsoring a teacher lunch for $10 on Memberhub. Thank you for supporting our staff! If you have questions, please email PTA Hospitality Coordinator Dana Cassell at [email protected]
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Support through Shutterfly
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Your normal holiday/new year card purchase from Shutterfly can earn money for CES!!
You read that correctly, 8% of your total Shutterfly purchase will come back to Cary Elementary! Simply use this unique link any time you log in to your Shutterfly account and when you check out Cary Elementary will earn a commission! https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100703638-15196320 Now go and make those cards! |
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The Cary Christmas Store
Cary Christmas Store Flyer
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In December, we will partner with the First Cary United Methodist Church who hosts the annual Cary Christmas Store. Qualifying families will be invited to shop for donated items at affordable prices. Approximately 100 families (200-300 children) will be served this year across multiple locations in Cary. Donations will be accepted in late November and the first week of December. See flyer for specific details. Please contact Katie Herndon to stay in the loop.
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Holiday Passive Fundraising
Cary Elementary Custom Ornament - order now to receive in time for the holidays!
https://bit.ly/3LX9oku
Magic of Lights - Drive Through Holiday Lights!
https://magicoflights.com/events/raleigh/
Shutterfly Givebacks
https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100703638-15196320
Now go and make those cards!
Amazon Smile - don't forget to shop through Amazon Smile and link Cary Elementary School PTA as your fundraising choice.
https://bit.ly/3LX9oku
Magic of Lights - Drive Through Holiday Lights!
https://magicoflights.com/events/raleigh/
Shutterfly Givebacks
https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100703638-15196320
Now go and make those cards!
Amazon Smile - don't forget to shop through Amazon Smile and link Cary Elementary School PTA as your fundraising choice.
Adorno personalizado de Cary Elementary: ¡pídelo ahora para recibirlo a tiempo para las fiestas!
https://bit.ly/3LX9oku
Magia de las Luces
https://magicoflights.com/events/raleigh/
Obsequios de Shutterfly
https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100703638-15196320
¡Ahora ve y haz esas tarjetas!
https://bit.ly/3LX9oku
Magia de las Luces
https://magicoflights.com/events/raleigh/
Obsequios de Shutterfly
https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-100703638-15196320
¡Ahora ve y haz esas tarjetas!
Second General PTA Meeting of 2022-23
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MANY THANKS to all the Cary Elementary Parents and Staff who attended the second General Membership Meeting Tuesday, Oct 25th. Check out the Minutes on the Meetings Page.
PTA President Viviana Solorzano reiterated the call for parents who are interested in getting involved to jump on a committee in charge of a program or event they are enthusiastic about. Alternatively, parents who have a new idea are invited to share it with the board. If we have resources and the idea aligns with the mission of the PTA, we want to help support it! We discussed updates from all of the committees and upcoming events including:
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The Scholastic Bookfair
was awesome!
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We hope you had a blast at this year's Scholastic Book Fair. We had so much fun helping CES kids find the perfect books and sharing the joy of reading with them. If you want more details on how the fair went, want to offer feedback, or you want to get involved for next year, visit the Bookfair webpage for more info and the Book Fair Chair contact information.
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Friday, November 18th
6-8 pm Triangle E-sports Academy
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The Apex Fun Run is here! |
The Apex Fun Run consists of a two-week, character-building, leadership program culminating in an epic, inclusive, fitness challenge. Students will complete laps while their friends and coaches cheer them on.
Parents and families may volunteer to participate and make donations via pledges online. This is the PTA's main fundraiser for the year. See the Cary Elementary Fun Run webpage for lots of details.
Parents and families may volunteer to participate and make donations via pledges online. This is the PTA's main fundraiser for the year. See the Cary Elementary Fun Run webpage for lots of details.
All Staff Thankful LunchMonday, Nov. 21, 2022
Lead: Dana Cassell (Hospitality Chair) 
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The Hospitality Committee will be hosting a Lunch of Appreciation for the Cary Elementary teachers. This will be a fall soup and salad day, catered by Potbelly's. This will also be a great day for us to re-stock the breakroom for the last few weeks of school before our Winter Break. You can support this day by contributing to the Restock items on the SignUp, or sponsoring a teacher lunch for $10 on Memberhub. Thank you for supporting our staff! If you have questions, please email PTA Hospitality Coordinator Dana Cassell at [email protected]
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Partners Read "Partners Read places volunteers into WCPSS elementary schools to read with developing first and second grade readers and provides books to fill students’ home libraries. Being able to read on grade-level by the third grade can change a child’s life." Link to Partners Read Website
We need many volunteers who want to read with kids. Be sure to take care of your WCPSS registration by following the instructions above. Please visit the Partners Read page for more info. |
Contact: Sarah Ralph
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Scholastic BookfairSave the Date for Cary Elementary's in-person Book Fair October 24-28. To learn about volunteer opportunities, visit the Bookfair page.
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HELP WANTED! Spiritwear Distribution
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The Spiritwear order has arrived and we need help distributing the orders to your child(ren)'s classrooms. Please sign up here to help out this Friday, Oct 28th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ACA62AA7FEC07-spirt
Meet up at the cafeteria right after the first bell. |
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Trunk or TreatJoin the Cary Elementary School Community for a Trunk or Treat party at the school parking lot on Saturday, October 29th from 11 am - 1 pm. Expect spooky-fun music, delicious food, and ghoulish games. See you there!
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Meet in the back parking lot of Cary Elementary. We are expecting salty and sweet snacks including treats from Sweet Fare, hot cocoa, and coffee to keep you moving. We have 9 participating trunks so far and counting.
Would you like to decorate a trunk for our Trunk or Treat? Spots are still open! Please fill out this form and we will be in touch with you soon!
https://forms.gle/TW5grueyphriU6kB9
¿Te gustaría decorar un baúl para nuestro Trunk or Treat? ¡Las plazas siguen abiertas! ¡Complete este formulario y pronto nos pondremos en contacto con usted!
Would you like to decorate a trunk for our Trunk or Treat? Spots are still open! Please fill out this form and we will be in touch with you soon!
https://forms.gle/TW5grueyphriU6kB9
¿Te gustaría decorar un baúl para nuestro Trunk or Treat? ¡Las plazas siguen abiertas! ¡Complete este formulario y pronto nos pondremos en contacto con usted!
HELP WANTED! Spiritwear Distribution
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The Spiritwear order has arrived and we need help distributing the orders to your child(ren)'s classrooms. Please sign up here to help out this Friday, Oct 28th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ACA62AA7FEC07-spirt
Meet up at the cafeteria right after the first bell. |
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The Cougar Spirit ShareStarting in November, the PTA Advocacy team will be collecting 'like new' or 'very gently used' Cary Elementary Spirit Wear to share with qualifying students. With the imminent return of 'Wear-It Wednesdays', we are excited for every Cougar to show their pride if they wish.
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Tremendous thanks to all the students and families who got to school a little early on Wednesday, October 12 for Walk and Roll to School Day! There were so many families there it was so nice to see! Kids were drawing on the sidewalk, talking with the police officers, playing with friends, enjoying a treat courtesy of Food Lion, signing the banner and grabbing some walk to school goodies!
Special thanks go to Food Lion for donating breakfast treats and Cary Police for showing up to engage with CES students about safety in our neighborhoods. We have a few pictures here to share, but certainly there are more. If you have some, please send them to [email protected]. Check out more information on our Walk and Roll to School Day event page. |
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Congratulations to Denise Orth-Hermann and Tara Huntley! You are the winners of the PTA membership drawing. Keep your eyes out on your inbox as your Gift Cards will be arriving shortly. Thank you for joining and making the PTA!!! |
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The drawing may be over but membership continues. If you have not already done so please consider joining the PTA. Parents, faculty, family members and community members are all welcome to join our organization and the more members the more voices are included to make CES everything it can be!
Support CES when you go to the NC State FairAre you planning on going to the NC State Fair this year? When purchasing your tickets on their website:
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Join your CES Friends and Family (and PAWS!) for Walk and Roll to School!Wednesday, October 12th at 8:00-8:15 am Meet at the "Old Library Lawn" on Academy St. We'll all parade to school together at 8:32. Get there early (7:45) to decorate the sidewalk with Ms. Garton. Wear your Cary Cougar gear or your best Blue and Yellow! More info |
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Cary Farmers' Market Fall Festival A Success!
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Sincerest THANKS to everyone who supported or attended the CES presence at the Cary Farmers' Market Fall Festival on Sat. September 24th! The weather was gorgeous, the crowd was enormous, and our volunteers had a ball bragging on our school with visitors to our booth. And PAWS the Cary Cougar met loads of new friends!
Please visit our Reflections Blog with more details about the event. And special thanks go to all of our sponsors, all businesses who donated raffle prizes ($750 worth!), and Sweet Fare bakery, who donated cookies for us to pass along to endlessly grateful kids. |
Trunk or TreatFlash poll! Let us know your interest in a fall event at school, a Trunk or Treat! Please take this 2-question survey by the end of the week (Friday, 9/30) so we can determine if we will hold this event this year. Thanks!
¡Encuesta rápida! Háganos saber su interés en un evento de otoño en la escuela, ¡un Trunk or Treat! Complete esta encuesta de 2 preguntas antes del final de la semana (viernes 30) para que podamos determinar si realizaremos este evento este año. ¡Gracias!
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Hey Cary Elementary Families! Join the PTA before September 30th...And your registration automatically enters you into a drawing for one of two Target gift cards! |
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Fall Picture Day is October 4th!
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Martes 4 de octubre - Día de Retratos
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Tuesday October 4th is Picture Day! Strawbridge Studios Inc. will be onsite to photograph Fall pictures.
Student(s) will go with their class at their scheduled time. Families have several options for ordering pictures. Orders must be pre-paid! Click here for instructions, pricing, and links to sign up for updates. Martes 4 de octubre - Día de Retratos
Strawbridge Studios Inc. estará en el lugar para fotografiar a los estudiantes y las clases. Los estudiantes irán con su clase a la hora programada. Las familias tienen varias opciones para ordenar retratos. ¡Los pedidos deben ser prepagos! Haga clic aquí para obtener instrucciones, precios y enlaces para registrarse y recibir noticias de su pedido. |
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Trunk or TreatFlash poll! Let us know your interest in a fall event at school, a Trunk or Treat! Please take this 2-question survey by the end of the week (Friday, 9/30) so we can determine if we will hold this event this year. Thanks!
¡Encuesta rápida! Háganos saber su interés en un evento de otoño en la escuela, ¡un Trunk or Treat! Complete esta encuesta de 2 preguntas antes del final de la semana (viernes 30) para que podamos determinar si realizaremos este evento este año. ¡Gracias!
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Cary Farmer's Market Fall FestivalSaturday Sept. 24, 2022
7:30 am - 4:30 pm Leads: April Farley (Vice-President); Val and Ben Murphy (Communications Chairs) |
The CES PTA will be hosting a booth and showing our school spirit at the Cary Farmer's Market Fall Festival! Over 5,000 attendees are expected, which makes it an exciting opportunity for you to meet other CES families, sell raffle tickets and bottled water to support our events, and party with the Cougar (volunteers to wear the suit are needed!). Volunteer slots are approx. 2 hrs each. We need supplies too. Please email if slots are filled or you'd like to be part of the organizing team.
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Cary Farmer's Market Fall FestivalSaturday Sept. 24, 2022
7:30 am - 4:30 pm Leads: April Farley (Vice-President); Val and Ben Murphy (Communications Chairs) |
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First General PTA Meeting of 2022-23
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MANY THANKS to all the Cary Elementary Parents and Staff who attended the first General Membership Meeting Tuesday, Sep 13th. And thanks also to all of you who wanted to make it and are reading this now. 😀 Check out the Agenda on the Meetings Page.
Our President, Viviana Solorzano, shared inspiring words about our collective goals this year, and welcomed Principal Stanton, who gave reflections on the first two weeks of school. We successfully passed the 22-23 budget, which will be posted soon, and our Vice-President, April Farley, impressively summarized the status of all our active committees. Viviana introduced the major community events for the year including:
We are grateful to the Town of Cary Teen Council for patiently watching the kids! |
First Spirit Night a Success!
Thanks All for going out to Mellow Mushroom. Post your pics to the comments of the Facebook post. And keep an eye on the Spirit Nights page for upcoming events. We'll see you at Geluna Gelato on Oct. 5th!
All Staff MealMonday Sept. 19, 2022
Lead: Dana Cassell (Hospitality Chair) 
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The CES PTA provides an All Staff meal once a month. The first meal of this series was provided to the teachers during a planning day before the students returned, and the next is quickly approaching on Monday, 9/19. Each month, we have great feedback from our Staff about this PTA effort, and we'll be sharing pics and their feedback with you. We appreciate your support of our PTA, and our school community!
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