Cedar Reader: PTC Edition

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All current parents and guardians of CPMS students are automatically members of the PTC.

Our events, programs, school support, and enthusiasm make up this vibrant volunteer community and are indeed, POWERED BY YOU.

Our 8th graders will have a fun farewell on Wed, 6/16. Parents are needed to help organize and finalize the details of this walk-thru event.

Contact Jenna (volunteers@cedarparkptc.org) if interested in joining this planning team!

There's one more Board position up for grabs for 2021-22: Director of Volunteers.

The Director of Volunteers oversees CPMS’s volunteer needs, but is not responsible to plan and organize every volunteer activity.

Here’s a quick education on what that role entails:

• Serves a one year term

• Can be shared between one to two parents

• Promotes & encourages volunteer activities, including managing the district volunteer software (training provided)

• Attends one BSD Parent Group Leadership training

• Organizes the fall’s Volunteer Orientation

• Acts as a liaison between the PTC and CPMS regarding volunteer needs
  
• Create and maintain volunteer badges if needed

The success and engagement of our Cedar Park community is powered by YOU-- the parents and community members willing to contribute their time and energy to the health of this organization.

If you are interested or would like to learn more regarding the Volunteer Coordinator, please contact Jenna Dornblaser (volunteers@cedarparkptc.org).

Your Cedar Park PTC held its April Community Meeting, with Dr. Anderson on hand to answer hybrid questions and give preliminary info.

In addition, Dr. Anderson and the PTC Board gave a brief update to PTC business, including April's Year to Date Numbers.

The full meeting minutes and hybrid question recap can be found HERE.

Huge thanks to the parent donors who provided an extra boost to our 80+ Cedar Park staff this May. Cedar Park parents Jenna Dornblaser & Hannah Donohue organized two covid-friendly events, including a VIP Breakfast Snack delivery and a Hello Sunshine gift bag.

"Thank you all for making us feel appreciated and loved," shares Art teacher, Tony Burton. "You always go above and beyond to do this, and it was even more special this year."

None of this would be possible without the generous PTC donations from our Cedar community.

Interested in organizing Staff Appreciation events next year? Grab (guilt) a friend and make it happen! Contact Jenna (volunteers@cedarparkptc.org) for more info. **Side note: It's the best committee of them all :)

Set Cedar Park up for success this year by taking on a new role! #poweredbyyou

Open positions include:

• 5K Chair: Lead the charge on our only major fundraiser!
  
• Clothes for Kids Coordinator: Manage our lost & found 2-3 times a year and bring donations over to BSD’s Clothes for Kids
• Welcome Coordinator: Organize our welcome activities!
  
• Staff Appreciation: Coordinate Staff Appreciation events throughout the year, including May’s Staff Appreciation Week
  
• Science Fair: Brainstorm & oversee a night of student science fun
  
• PACK store: Work with school admins to purchase and organize this positive behavior incentive program
  
• Art Literacy: Work with the existing art lit team to organize & coordinate art lit logistics
  
• Celebration Coordinator: Join the team to collaborate with staff to plan student socials for January & June!
  
• 8th Grade Send-Off Coordinator: Help organize the 8th grade send-off in June!
  
• Student Store: Manage the supplies at the student store & help train volunteers

Email the Cedar Park PTC Directors of Volunteers, Jenna (volunteers@cedarparkptc.org) if you are interested in keeping Cedar Park awesome.

Your outgoing and incoming Cedar Park PTC Board met last week with Dr. Anderson to go over final details of our June Community meeting, including preliminary prep for 2021-22 budget & volunteer needs moving forward.

Click HERE for the quick recap of school & PTC updates.

Join your PTC leadership in the final community meeting of the year on Wed, 6/2 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Dr. Anderson will be on hand to offer Cedar Park updates, and community members will vote in next year's officers and approve next year's budget.

2021-22 Board Slate:

• President: Bettina Jeszenszky (returning)
• Vice President: (open)
• Secretary: Tina Meier-Nowell
• Treasurer: Nicole Lowry
• Director of Volunteers: (open)

2021-22 Proposed Budget

Come and say one last thanks to our outgoing PTC leaders-- Jenna Dornblaser, Hannah Donohue, and Skye Kutansky-- and chat what worked, what didn't and brainstorm next year's goals.

The evening will also include a Q&A to all incoming fifth grade families. See you then!

Cedar Park’s Library Media Specialist, Debbie Hernandez, is seeking funding to get a book into the hands of all 866 Cedar Park students this summer.

“A lot of our students have not been able to get to libraries this school year and have been reading less. If we give them a book of their own, this would encourage them to read more and get excited about new adventures and places that are in books,” Debbie shares.

“We would distribute these books at the end of the school year as a summer reading project. This will encourage more reading during summer and by rewarding with more books purchased with the credit we will receive from Scholastic.”

The BEF New Project Match will match your contribution to this project dollar-for-dollar, up to 50% towards the campaign goal of $1700. Click HERE to support Cedar Park students’ summer reading and have your donation doubled.

MAY

NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day): Monday, 5/31

JUNE

Regular day of school (Attendance group 2): June 2

End of Year PTC Meeting: Wed, 6/2 @ 6:30pm (via zoom)

8th Grade Walk-Thru Send-off: Wed, 6/16

Last Day of School: Friday, 6/18

May 2021 Cedar Reader

Cedar Reader: Testing Edition

April 2021 Cedar Reader: Hybrid Edition

Virtual Outdoor School (6th & 7th grades)

1. LIKE “Cedar Park Middle School PTC” ON FACEBOOK

   Use our social media to help keep yourself in the know! Look for events, updates, & reminders. And don’t be afraid to “like” every post-- it’s a huge help to spread the word!

   
   

2. READ OUR MONTHLY PTC NEWSLETTERS

   Look for our Cedar Reader: PTC Edition newsletter each month. We will be sharing PTC news, event info, important dates, & volunteering opportunities. Miss one? They are all online.
   

   
   

3. EXPLORE OUR PTC WEBSITE & SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG

   Head to www.cedarparkptc.org and read all about your CPMS community. Check out our blog, programs and events, fundraising info, budgets/bylaws and previous newsletters. It’s all there!

   
   

   Feel free to subscribe to our blog to be the first to know incoming news and announcements. It's never more than one email a day.

Email: secretary@cedarparkptc.org
Website: www.cedarparkptc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CPMSPTC