message from the principal - cca ptc cary
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October 7, 2018
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Upcoming Calendar Dates (as of 10/07, check LiveCalendar for updates) 10/8 7-8pm PTC Meeting (Cafeteria) 10/23 9:30am Cardinal Convo on Middle School 10/8 5:15-6:45pm 3rd Grade Read to Achieve 10/25 Spirit Day at Potbelly’s in Morrisville 10/8 6pm Band Rental For New Band Students 10/25 6pm Cardinal Convo on Middle School 10/11 Free Dress Down Day (Athletic Wear) 10/29 5:30-6:30pm Prospective Family Info Session 10/12 7am-3pm Fun Run (K-5 and MS volunteers) 10/30 End of Quarter 1 10/13 Dog-Eared Spirit Day 10/15 Picture Day (Kindergarten and Re-takes) 10/18 5:30-6:30pm Prospective Family Info Session 10/19 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Message from the Principal
Hey, Cardinals! Happy Sunday! I am so excited about all the amazing things our students are doing in their classrooms, and you'll see lots of evidence of this in the newsletter this week. We're also looking forward to the FUN RUN this Friday! I hope all our students are eager to participate; it's one of the most fun days of the year, and it's a great way to show our school spirit by helping our school.
Here are some things we've noticed that we all really need to work on. Please continue to follow all the carpool rules. Don't line up early and block the roads around our school. Don't block entrances to our neighbors' businesses. Don't park in undesignated areas and walk your child to school. These are all attempts to circumvent the carpool system and they have a very negative impact on the process AND they're dangerous. Remember that you are setting a bad example for your child when you purposely don't follow our carpool rules. Please help us get all students to and from school safely. If you do not, we will set up a meeting with you to discuss your lack of compliance.
Along those same lines, we've seen an increase in tardy students lately. This puts your child at a disadvantage because they are missing out on valuable instruction. It's also a disruption for every other student in your child's class when he or she comes in late, and it negatively impacts our teachers' abilities to control the flow of their lessons. Each teacher has different consequences for tardy students and there are school consequences as well, so please don't punish your child because you put them in a tardy situation.
We are working to promote strong, positive students who follow the rules and respect each other. Please support our goals with grace and good cheer; we're all working toward producing amazing young people!
Let's have a great week of school!
Becky Draper, Ed.D. Principal
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©2018 CCA PTC Cary. Material may be used unaltered with attribution unless otherwise restricted. https://ccaptccary.org/
October 7, 2018
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FUN RUN—Updated
The PTC organizes a Fun Run each year which allows us to keep 100% of the proceeds in the school. It is the main fundraiser for the PTC, and this year we are raising funds for a school library and gaga ball pit.
Please register at: funrun.ccaptccary.org
The elementary Fun Run and middle school Color Run will be held all day on Friday, October 12th. Volunteers are essential for the success of the runs. Volunteers for the elementary Fun Run can sign up here. Volunteers for the middle school Color Run can be found here.
We especially need more volunteers for the middle school’s Color Run.
Fun Run Schedule for Friday, Oct. 12th: Grades 2-3: 8:15 – 9:15am Grades K-1: 9:25 – 10:25am Grades 4-5: 10:30 – 11:30am Grades 7-8: 11:50am – 12:50pm Grade 6: 1:30 – 2:30pm
Parents, family, and friends are welcome to cheer on the students at the Fun Run. We ask that only volunteers attend the Pep Rally. We will need a lot of volunteers to help run these events, so please sign up!
Fun Run Important Information—Updated
1. Flyers went home with students Friday describing how to register for the Fun Run and how to create donor pages to accept online donations.
2. Our goal is $50,000 with funds going to a school library and construction of a gaga ball pit. If each student can get 6 donations of $10 a piece, we will reach our goal!!
3. Signups are available for volunteering at the elementary Fun Run and middle school Color Run. Thank you so much for helping out on Friday, October 12th!
3rd Grade Read to Achieve Night—Updated
Date Update: This has been changed to tomorrow, Monday, October 8th, from
5:15-6:45pm. This is for all 3rd grade parents.
Next PTC Meeting—Updated
Monday, October 8th, at 7pm in the Cafeteria.
Band Notes—New
There will be a rental night for beginning band parents and students on Monday, October 8th, 2018 in the band room, starting at 6:00 pm.
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October STEM Challenge Donations
Each month, elementary students will have the opportunity to do a STEM challenge during their Technology specials class. For the month of October, students will make a mini Pumpkin Catapult.
Please consider signing up to donate the needed supplies. Thank you!
http://signup.com/go/cQisvir
Calling All Crafty Parents—New
Thank you to everyone who emailed inspirational quotes last week. We received a lot of great quotes that will be put up around the school by the PTC.
Now, we need help printing the quotes with cutting machines. If you have a Cricut, Silhouette, or similar device and can help out, please email Kirsten at [email protected].
Volunteer hours will be awarded for money spent on vinyl materials and time on the project. Thank you!
Harvest Festival—New
Harvest Festival is coming! Save the date for Friday, October 26th! The Student Council is spon-soring a fun evening out at school. Look out for in-formation soon regarding advanced ticket and wrist-band sales.
We will have pumpkin decorating, a photo booth, tie-dye station, games, prizes, and NEW THIS YEAR-Truck-or-Treat!
Please consider donating your time and/or talent for this event. Signups will be coming soon. Please contact Mrs. Flannery at [email protected] if you have something you can add to this event!
Calendar Change—New
We previously had a teacher workday scheduled for Friday, February 15, 2019. We are changing this to a regular school day and students should attend.
The following Monday, February 18, 2019 is Presidents Day. It is a CSUSA holiday so we will not have school and we will not have a workday. No school for anyone that day. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
Cardinal Convos Have Returned—New
Our October Cardinal Convo with Dr. Draper is all about what sets our middle school apart from other schools. Sessions will be held in the cafeteria: Tuesday, October 23rd @ 9:30am Thursday, October 25th @ 6:00pm (P.S. Stop by Potbelly’s in Morrisville for our Spirit Day on the 25th, grab some sandwiches and milk shakes, and bring them to the 6pm Cardinal Convo.)
Before Care Program Survey—New
We are exploring a Before Care Program. If you are interested in this, please click on this link and fill out this short form to determine interest.
https://goo.gl/forms/eznms582OfxAa5yG2
Cheer Practice This Week—New Tuesday & Thursday 3:15-5:00pm
Fundraising Chair Needed—New If you are interested in helping to coordinate our school fundraising efforts, email [email protected].
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National Junior Honor Society—New
NJHS applications are now open and due Monday, October 15, 2018. Please follow the link below to fill the application out in the Google Form. Applicants will need to get Teacher Recommendation Forms filled out for ALL teachers. They will be in the folder by Mrs. Klingler's office. Please email Stephanie Klingler at [email protected] if you have any questions.
https://goo.gl/forms/VU793dirqw9x1Eoh1
Ice Cream Fridays!—New
$1.50 Hershey Ice Cream for the kids and staff who work so hard all week long!!!!!! Students with a negative balance on their lunch accounts will not be allowed to participate. Parents can deposit snack money directly into their student's account by visiting e-Funds online payment system: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/55886/ If you prefer, send a check to school...Make checks payable to: CCA with your child's full name and homeroom teacher!
Library Notes—New
Dear parents,
As our new school library continues to grow, we have to all work together to safeguard the wonderful books
that are being added to the collection on an almost daily basis. When students come to check out books,
they are assigned a two-week window to read their book before they have to return it to the library. If a stu-
dent loses a book, then it’s his or her responsibility to replace the copy for the library.
Here are some tips to help keep track of the CCA library books: Please check in with your students and ask
them about what they are reading. Showing an interest in their book choices will inspire them to read more.
It might also help to pick a designated spot at home where library books can be kept, or have your child
create a handwritten reminder to put in a high traffic area of your home. As we get ready to start a new
week, check in with your student about whether or not they have any books that need to be returned to the
library. Our library is an important addition to our CCA community, so let’s work together to keep the books
in circulation!
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Enrollment—Updated Let your friends throughout the Triangle area know that they do have a choice when it comes to a school for their child(ren). Parents, please have prospective families contact our enrollment manager, Ms. Chantavia Knight, at [email protected]. She’ll be happy to get them started right away on the needed paperwork and walk them through the transfer process. Thank you! Ms. Knight also needs help passing out marketing materials. Please signup to help her out.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED—Updated
Use the link below to find new volunteer opportunities that are added throughout the week, each week.
We are using a new SignUp website this year. Training is available for teachers, room parents, and committee chairs from our volunteer coordinator. Please contact Allison if you need help.
List of volunteer opportunities: http://signup.com/go/ruqqWOH?utm_source=group-badge-signups-orange
October STEM Challenge Donations: http://signup.com/go/cQisvir Handing Out Marketing Materials: http://signup.com/go/bOtcNMi (October dates added)
Carpool 1. USE CARPOOL LANES, PERIOD. DO NOT DROP STUDENTS
OFF along St. Charles Place or Maynard Rd. or in ANY business parking lot — bank, dentist, restaurant, etc. MORNING = ZIPPER MERGE: THIS MEANS ONE CAR FROM EACH OF TWO LANES MERGE INTO ONE LANE.
2. DO NOT PARK ON GRANDE HEIGHTS BEFORE 2:45pm. Parents of athletes cannot get onto campus
to pick their students up and get them to games/meets on time.
Educational Outfitters
Educational Outfitters has a ton of pants, skorts, and shorts with the CSUSA logo on them. Since they are not useable by any other school, EO would like to offer them to our families for a significant 50% off. All are new with tags!
Backpack Buddies—Updated
Backpack Buddies provides students at CCA with nutritious meals on the weekends, when free and reduced lunches are not available.
We are in need of parent volunteers to pick up the bags of food twice a month on Fridays in RTP (TW Alexander and Miami Blvd) and deliver the food to the school no later than 2 pm the same day. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact parent volunteer Melanie Daryani ([email protected]).
If you would like to learn more about the Backpack Buddies program at CCA, please contact the School Counselor, Sara Penna ([email protected]).
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Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief Donations
We will be collecting donations to take to the Food Bank of NC for Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief! We hope to have sturdy boxes set up in the cafeteria for all supplies. Please feel free to donate all of the supplies you stocked up on for the hurricane but thankfully didn’t need to use.
If you are a CCA family in need, please contact our guidance counselor, Ms. Penna, to let her know what those needs are. If you’re interested in helping with this project, please contact Community Involvement or Nurse Huels.
From their website: The most needed items for disaster relief are: · High-protein canned meals with pop-top cans (ravioli, soups, spaghetti) · Paper goods and products (paper towels/plates/cups/napkins, plastic utensils) · Diapers · Hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer, etc.) · Single serving meals that do not require refrigeration or cooking/meals ready-to-eat · Single serving snacks such as raisins & granola bars · Peanut Butter · Cleaning supplies and disinfectant wipes
http://www.foodbankcenc.org/site/PageServer?pagename=getinvolved_disaster
Free Dress Down Day Thursday, October 11th
—New Students can wear spirit wear shirts if they have them. If they don’t have them, they can wear athletic shirts or athletic-themed shirts. These can be paired with PE shorts or sweatpants. This is free for all students in preparation for our Fun Run on Friday. This is sponsored by the PTC.
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Pep Rallies—New
Students and staff had a great time at the Fun Run and Color Run pep rallies Friday afternoon. A huge THANK YOU to the NC State University cheerleaders for coming out and firing our students up! We appreciate them taking the time to visit our school!
In addition to these pictures, you can find more pictures on the PTC website. https://ccaptccary.org/2018/10/07/2018-fun-run-and-color-run-pep-rallies/
Two of Ms. Woods’ students who have the highest miles on a Reading Log program they use in class! Thanks to Dr. Russell for showing her support!!
Box Tops For Education!—New The contest deadline for most Box Tops submitted is Friday, October 26th. Completed collection sheets or loose Box Tops in envelopes or baggies can be brought to student's homeroom or left in the wooden bin to the left of the foyer entry computer. Please include your homeroom teacher name on your submission so your child's classroom earns credit for their contribution! Product coupons and additional ways you can help CCA to earn funds can be found at http://www.btfe.com. Cardinal has earned over $5,000 in four years, one dime at a time!! Please help us meet or exceed our goal of earning $1,234 throughout the 2018-2019 year. Your participation is greatly appreciated!! Questions? Email: [email protected].
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6th Graders visited 3rd Grade math classes and did magic tricks!—New
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Soccer Game Schedule:
10/9 Home vs. Emerson Waldorf School (Field 2) 10/11 @Durham Academy 4:15pm 10/16 Home vs. Iron Academy (Field 4) 4:00pm
-RED MEANS HOME GAME **All Home Games will be played at WakeMed Soccer Park (201 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, NC 27511)
Cross Country (XC) Meet Schedule:
10/10 @ Duke School 3:30pm 10/11 Home 3:30pm
-RED MEANS HOME GAME **All Home Meets will be run at Fred G. Bond Metro Park (801 High House Road, Cary, NC 27513)