The Eagle Eye

Happy Friday, CP Eagles! On Thursday, 10/31, students may come to school in a safe costume. Nothing scary, no fake weapons, and no masks are allowed. Classrooms may have Halloween-themed activities taking place during the day. Your child's teacher will provide details.

We have dress up theme days for Red Ribbon next week, so bring on fun as we help teach our students about keeping their bodies safe and healthy!

Although teachers have a Staff Development Day on Friday, 11/1, students will not attend school for Diwali.

Friday, November 1st -- NO SCHOOL for Students -- Diwali - Superintendent Conference Day

School Hours: K-4 from 8:45am - 2:55pm. Students can be dropped off beginning at 8:30am and are considered late after 8:55am

Universal Pre-K times are 8:15am-1:45pm, with drop off beginning at 8:05am.

Our newest additions outside of Country Parkway! We are proud to once again be recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence!

First Graders completed a service project this week for Hurricane Relief. They created bags of personal care items that will be delivered to victims of the recent hurricanes. We are so proud of them giving back and helping others in need!

Reflections Art Competition

The Country Parkway PTA is happy to announce that we are participating in the National PTA Reflections Art Competition again this year!

The 2024-2025 Reflections theme is: “Accepting Imperfection.” Encourage your child to reflect on this year's theme and then use his/her creativity to create a work of art to showcase his/her ideas. The work of art can be in visual art, dance/choreography, film production, literature, music composition or photography.

For more information and suggestions for artistic expression across the PTA Reflections arts categories, visit: https://ptaourchildren.org/explore-the-2024-25-pta.../

Entries should be digitally submitted by December 6, 2024 to https://tinyurl.com/24-25CPPTAReflections

• Click here for the Country Parkway PTA new website. Many exciting events and volunteer opportunities are available!
• For more information about upcoming events and other ways to support the PTA, please see our October 2024 newsletter!

Restaurant of the Month Fundraiser: Anderson's

Two days left! Between October 21-27, when you purchase a gift card online at www.andersonscustard.com (use promo code GCroastbeef), the Country Parkway PTA will receive 20% of the sales! Gift cards are valid at any location and will be mailed within 21 days of purchase. Thank you for supporting a local restaurant AND Country Parkway!

Pie-O'Mine&Greens Fundraiser Gift Cards

Available for purchase here ($5.00 of each $25 fundraiser gift card purchased is donated back to the PTA!)

These cards are:

• Valid at any location

• Can be used in-store or online at https://pieominegreens.com/

• Have no usage limitations

• Have no expiration date

PTA Spirit Wear Sale (now until 11/13)

It's time to show your school spirit, Country Parkway! The PTA Spirit Wear Sale is ON NOW! There are a variety of color, size and design options, for youth and adults! (Special apparel for our Fourth Graders, Moms & Dads, and even winter accessories!)

Don't miss out - online store closes November 13th. Shop now: https://cpfall-2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Orders will be delivered to classrooms and sent home with students during the week of 12/9/24.

Night-Out Coupon Books Fundraiser

• The Night-Out Coupon Books are BUY 1 for $30.00 and GET ONE FREE! (Country Parkway PTA earns $15.00 from every sale!)
• Over 600 premium offers with savings of up to 50% are included!
• Enjoy hundreds of "BUY ONE GET ONE FREE" discounts at over 200 merchants throughout the metropolitan and suburban Buffalo, and Niagara Falls area. (List of Merchants here)
• A limited number of books are still available for purchase online at: https://countryparkway.givebacks.com/store/items/1096231

UPK Lunch Helpers Needed

Calling all CP Parents, Grandparents, Aunts or Uncles! Our Preschool students need your help during their lunch time!

Please sign up here

Thank you for your help!

Upcoming Events:

11/8: School Spirit Friday

11/13: PTA General Meeting

11/19: School Picture Retake Day

11/20: Restaurant of the Month Fundraiser: Jonny C's (one day only)

12/2-12/6: Winter Wishes Gift Shop (during school day; volunteers needed!)

12/6: Reflections Art Competition deadline

New York State PTA Membership Awards

Thank you to our PTA members! Our strong PTA membership for this school year so far has helped us earn TWO New York State PTA Membership Awards:

The New York State PTA Early Bird Membership Award for 2024-2025 (We earned this for reaching 50% of our Membership Goal and for paying State/National dues by 9/30/24)

The New York State PTA Savvy Membership Award for September 2024 (We earned this for reaching 100% of our Membership Goal of 194 members and for paying State/National dues by 9/30/24). Currently, we have 234 members and counting!

Thank you to our PTA members who helped us earn this recognition! Your membership allows us to provide amazing opportunities for our Country Parkway Community. Interested in joining? Visit:

https://countryparkway.givebacks.com/store?limit=21...

Friday, November 1st - NO SCHOOL - Diwali - Superintendent Conference Day

Monday, November 11th - NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day

Tuesday, November 19th - School Picture Re-Take Day