Cary Elementary Talent Show
Sign up to volunteer at the PTA Talent Show + Art Show!Volunteers are needed for our Cary Elementary PTA Talent Show and Art Show on Tuesday, April 29!
First, please make sure you are an approved and registered WCPSS Volunteer! If you're not sure, ask Kelli Schenck in the CES office.
Review the available volunteer slots and times to volunteer here
Se necesitan voluntarios para el Concurso de Talentos y la Exposición de Arte de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros de la Escuela Primaria Cary el martes 29 de abril.
Primero, ¡asegúrate de ser un voluntario de WCPSS aprobado y registrado! Si tienes dudas, pregunta a Kelli Schenck en la oficina de CES.
Consulta los horarios y plazas disponibles para voluntarios aquí.
First, please make sure you are an approved and registered WCPSS Volunteer! If you're not sure, ask Kelli Schenck in the CES office.
Review the available volunteer slots and times to volunteer here
Se necesitan voluntarios para el Concurso de Talentos y la Exposición de Arte de la Asociación de Padres y Maestros de la Escuela Primaria Cary el martes 29 de abril.
Primero, ¡asegúrate de ser un voluntario de WCPSS aprobado y registrado! Si tienes dudas, pregunta a Kelli Schenck en la oficina de CES.
Consulta los horarios y plazas disponibles para voluntarios aquí.
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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!
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Cary PTA News
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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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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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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]. |
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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