The CPES BobChat

Friday was such a good day at the Bobcat Dash. So many people made that happen and we want to recognize who made a difference. 1. Our Children--They ran hard and ran lots. They cheered for each other and learned to dance to "Cotton Eyed Joe." They put forth lots of effort and had so much fun. 2. Our Volunteers--We want to give a round of applause to Bernice Huskins and Lauren Barnes who coordinated the Bobcat Dash. (They led the event without ever seeing The Dash in previous years. Well done, ladies!!) Our PTO Board (Amanda Winters, Emmanuel Daniel, Celia Kerr, Caroline Stubbs, and Shannon Martin) provided lots of support and guidance. In addition, so many other volunteers came to blow up balloons, set up tables, mark shirts, and clean up when it was over. You did so much for the day to be a success. We thank you all for your extra effort. 3. Our Sponsors--(See below.) We appreciate each business and organization that contributed to the Bobcat Dash as a sponsor. So many of these sponsors not only contribute to our school but also to other worthy causes in our community. We value your investment in our children and school. 4. Our Families--You came to cheer for your children. You have given your time, your attention and your finances. You gave because you believe in your student and our school. We do not take that for granted and we appreciate all you do for the Cherry Park Family. 5. Our Staff--You helped prepare our children for Friday. You organized and planned ahead to keep everyone safe and secure. You gave up planning time and flexed your schedule for the day. You taught little ones who were excited and off schedule. You showed them how to have fun and you cheered like crazy for their effort. You led them well on Friday just like you lead them every other day of the year. I am blessed to get to work with you each day.

The Bobcat Dash accomplishes so much by raising funds to support special projects at our school. It also brings us together as a school family to celebrate and have fun. Thank you for all that you do each day to make a difference in your child and our school. Hear my applause.

Strength and Blessings,

Mr. Maness

1. Reminders--a. Friday is a Half-Day for Professional Development--Students will be dismissed at 11:15. Be sure you have your pickup cards and please send your child's teacher a handwritten note if his/her method of pickup will be different than normal. b. Tuesday, November 5 is Election Day--We will not have school that day. c. Daylight Savings Time--Ends next Sunday, November 3. Be sure to turn your clocks back an hour on next Sunday.

2. Bobcat Dash Pledge Forms--Pledge Forms went home with students. Check your child's bookbag for them. Pledges are due Monday, November 4. See form below for more information.

3. Red Ribbon Week--Will be Monday, October 28-Friday, November 1. This is a week that is dedicated to helping our students make healthy choices. This year's districtwide theme is "Lights! Cameras! Action! Be Drug Free!!" Here is the schedule for Dress Up Days that week.

Monday: "Be the Star of Your Show" Dress for success and say no to drugs.

Wear nice clothes or dress like a movie star.

Tuesday: "Hats a Great Choice!" Put a cap on drugs. Wear a cap or hat.

Wednesday: "Be an ESPN Star" Team up against drugs. Wear a team shirt or jersey.

Thursday: "Know Yourself Inside Out" Choose to be drug free.

Wear clothes inside out or dress like an emotion.

Friday: "Take a Walk on the Red Carpet (and Away from Drugs) Wear red.

4. Halloween on 10/31--We will have a Dress Up Day for Red Ribbon Week. (It is Inside Out Day. See above.) Students should not wear their Halloween costumes to school that day. We do not want them to get damaged and it is not a school sponsored activity.

5. Birthday Book Club Signups for November--We are gearing up for our Birthday Book Club celebration for the year! We will celebrate on Thursday, November7, 2024. Each child receives a free book of their choosing for their birthday! We need volunteers to help distribute the books during each students lunch time. You will find the sign up time slots on the sign up genius linked. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE AN APPROVED VOLUNTEER THROUGH THE DISTRICT! It is district policy that all volunteers have been approved. Thank you so much for your help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49A4A923AAFBC70-50604723-november#/

6. November Book Fair--Please see information below as we prepare for the Book Fair coming the week of November 11-15.

October 28-November 1--Red Ribbon Week (See activities above)

November 1--Half-Day for Professional Development (Students are dismissed at 11:15)

November 3--Daylight Savings Time Ends--Turn clocks back an hour.

November 4--All Bobcat Pledges Are Due (Fundraiser prizes will be determined based on those turned in by the end of the day on that Monday.)

November 5--Election Day (No School)

November 7--Birthday Book Club

November 11-15--Book Fair

November 11--5:30 SIC; 6:30 PTO

November 27-29--Thanksgiving Holidays

School Improvement Council--This group seeks to determine how Cherry Park Elementary can be the best school it can be. It is a sounding board and feedback group for the school and district. Members are elected for two year terms. Members of this year's Council include Chelsea Eichorn, Jennifer Hutchinson, Matthew Query, Bernice Huskins, Heather Kagey, and Emily Parrish. Ex-Officio Members are Mr. Maness (Principal) and Mrs. Futrelle (Assistant Principal). Meetings are held at Cherry Park on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 PM. All parents are invited to attend.

Parent Teacher Organization--This group has three main goals: Raising funds for the school, appreciating the staff and securing volunteers as needed. The Cherry Park PTO is a 501c3 tax deductible organization. Meetings are held at Cherry Park on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM (right after the SIC meetings.) All parents are invited to attend. All financial records are distributed and updated at each month's meeting. Officers this year are Amanda Winters (President), Emmanuel Daniel (Vice-President), Celia Kerr (Secretary) and Shannon Martin/Caroline Stubbs (Co-Treasurers). We appreciate all of our sponsors (above) who contributed to our Bobcat Dash this year.

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