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Cougar Crumbs
When was the first Cougar Crawl?
The Cougar Crawl originated 10 years ago as a way to connect the school with the community and was so special that first year because it was on the heels of 9/11. Off duty police were hired and it became a celebration of the entire community, not just CWES. Red, white and blue balloons and community leaders were there to kick off the event.
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Message from Pres.
Dear Cougar Parents,
I hope you all had a wonderful summer.
My name is Susan Betts and I will be the Canterbury Woods Elementary School PTA President for the
2011-2012 school year.
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Join the PTA
As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child and the best tools to help their children be safe, healthy, and successful
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Image of the Week
Bethany and Adia on the first day
of First Grade!!!
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Hot Topic
Have you returned your parent survey for the 2012-13 school year? All forms should be returned by May 18.
CWES Author Showcase week a success!
A note from Mrs. Messinger, Principal
Dear CWES Parents and Guardians,
I would like to thank our PTA for providing funding to have two wonderful authors at our school last week. Both Ginjer Clarke and Lawrence Pringle enjoyed speaking to our students.
Thanks to the parents that shared their craft with our students – Stephanie Melson, Kathy Chappell, Troy Benesch, Karen Laping, and Dana Cibulski. The feedback from the students and teachers was very positive. We really appreciate parents taking time from their busy schedules to share the work they do with our students. Their presentations helped students to see that writing and illustrating is broader than book production and that there are many avenues to explore.
Thank you to the parents that joined us on Wednesday when grade level students shared their writing with parents. We hope you were impressed with some of the great pieces of writing our students have produced this year.
We also had our CETA (Changing Education Through the Arts) Showcase last Thursday night. We had approximately 230 students and parents attend the evening sessions. Below is the website to view some of the pictures taken by a photographer from the Annandale Patch of the Author’s and CETA Showcases. Also, I have given below the results of our exit tickets from the CETA Showcase Night. It was clear from the high level of engagement, activity, and laughter that learning and fun was had by all!
Warm Regards,
Barb
FROM THE PTA
FLEX Summer Language Camps
The FLEX program will offer a variety of one-week summer language camps at four FCPS elementary schools. These camps are ideal for current FLEX students or newcomers who want to discover fun with languages. Children can begin or continue their world language learning while enjoying crafts, music, and activities, and sharing their experience with new friends.
Most camps are from 9 am to noon; German Immersion* is from 10 am – 1 pm. Tuition is $179 per student. Languages include Chinese, French, German, and Spanish for beginning language learners in grades K - 6. Registration opens March 9, 2012.
Please download required FCPS Emergency Care Form. This form is used during the summer session and is required at the first class.
The summer camps will be available for online registration starting on Friday, March 9.
FLEXonlineregistration
Programs and Clubs:
• Reflections Arts Program 2011-12 Theme: Diversity means...
• Grace Arts
• Odyssey of the Mind (Interest Meeting - Wed, Oct. 5 at
7:00pm in the Cafeteria)
• and many others
Fund Raising Programs:
• Find out how to sign up and register for easy ways to raise funds for the school!
• Grocery Store card signups
• Box Tops
• and many others
Community Events Notices:
• The FCPS Back to School newsletter has been posted here.
Don't miss these upcoming workshops!
PTA News:
Thank you for taking the time to vote for the new PTA board members.
The 2011-2012 PTA Board are:
Susan Betts- President
LaTisha Elcock- Vice President/President Elect
Stephanie Short- Vice President Fundraising
Megan Davenhall- Secretary
Paula Vonasek- Treasurer
• Read the latest Quarterly PTA Newsletter (4th Quarter) here
• PTA Calendar of Events 2011-2012 here
• NEW! Approved 2012 By-Laws (CWES PTA 2012 By-Laws.pdf)
