CEDAR PARK PTA NEWSLETTER

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October is Disability History & Awareness Month

October 13 - Tuesday: 6:30 pm | PTA Board Meeting, more information below

October 15 - Thursday | School Picture Day

October 16 - Friday: 6:15 pm | Community Skate Night & Kick-off for Step UP for our kids Kraken Community Iceplex

October 16 - November 6 | STEP UP FOR KIDS PTA Annual Fundraiser & Membership Drive

October 20 - Tuesday: 6:00 pm | PTA General Meeting, more information below

October 23 - Friday: ALL DAY | MOD Pizza Dine-out, more information below

November 1 - Sunday: 12:00 pm | Cedar Park at UW Women's Volleyball, more information below

November 11 - Wednesday: NO SCHOOL VETERANS DAY

November 13 - Friday: PTA Movie Night Toy Story 5, more information below

November 16 - 22: Givebacks week at Snapdoodle Toys, 20% of sales benefit our PTA

The Cedar Park PTA Board meets once per month. We discuss school advocacy, PTA committee work, events, fundraising, and much more. All are welcome to attend. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 13th at 6:30pm. Please email president@cedarparkpta.org for location details and other information. We are still looking to fill the following board positions:

• Volunteer Coordinator (This can be mostly done from home!)
  
• Communications Chair
  
• Community Engagement Chair
  
• Teacher Appreciation Committee Members (This is focused in April/May)
  
• Yearbook Chair & Committee (This can be mostly done from home!)
• Fundraising Committee Members - we especially need someone who can work on Canva graphics from home!
  
• Garden Team Members
  

** Many local employers pay a match to time donated to our PTA. Check to see if yours does and consider a small role to help us in two ways! **

Our first PTA General Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 20, 6:00pm-7:30pm, in the school cafeteria. PTA membership is not required.

• We need to raise $40,000 so our PTA can continue IDEA Time, Art, and other programming in the coming year.
• Every bit helps whether $1, $10 or $1000! If you feel ready, donate here. Or for NO FEES checks may be made out to Cedar Park Elementary PTA. Checks can be deposited in the PTA safe outside of the main office.
• We are a non-profit, so all donations are tax deductible.
• Questions? Email fundraising@cedarparkpta.org

You may do so using the QR code or button below or email president@cedarparkpta.org with questions.

If your employer participates in a donation match program, it means that every dollar you donate to Cedar Park gets doubled! Ask you employer if they have a donation match program and then give them our registration number: Cedar Park Elementary PTA Registration ID: 82-1450783

A STRONG MEMBERSHIP BASE IS THE EASIEST WAY TO SUPPORT OUR PTA AND SCHOOL! Our goal is to reach 75 members this year!

Parents, guardians, grandparents, family, community members, teachers/staff, and students can all be members. Sign up for PTA membership using the QR code, url, or button below. Membership is $16/person. Scholarships available for all: email president@cedarparkpta.org

Our PTA is also looking for sponsors for events and publications. This is a great way to spread the word about local business. Please consider sharing this link with members of your community (dance studios, local cafe/bakeries, other places you love or think would love Cedar Park!). This is a 1 minute survey to share interest in becoming a sponsor.

JOIN US FOR A FUN NIGHT WITH FRIENDS TO HELP KICK OFF OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER. TREAT FOR ANYONE WHO DONATES TO OUR CAMPAIGN AT SKATE NIGHT

• Buy skate tickets here for the 6:15pm skate; $16.29 per person
• Pay separately at the event for skate rentals and skating supports
• Open to public so may sell out, buy now!
• A portion of proceeds will be donated to our Cedar Park PTA
• Need help with the cost of tickets or rentals? Email fundraising@cedarparkpta.org

Support Cedar Park by dining in or ordering out at Mod Pizza Lake Forest Park (17171 Bothell Way NE Ste A004, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155), where 20% of event sales this day will come back to our PTA. For orders to count towards the fundraiser, you must:

• Use code MODGIVES20 online or Show the fundraiser flyer (below) for in person orders

University of Washington vs. Maryland

Hang out with Cedar Park friends and enjoy an awesome game. Tickets available here, a portion of each ticket supports Cedar Park PTA.

Date: Sunday, November 1

Time: 12:00 PM

Location: Alaska Airlines Arena – 3870 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, WA, US

Join us for a community movie night in the Cedar Park Cafeteria. There will be snacks and drinks available for purchase.

** NOTE: We are looking for a new table top popcorn machine. If you have one to donate, or know of a way for us to receive a donation, please email president@cedarparkpta.org **

• Doors open 5:30 pm, Movie Starts 6:00 p.m.
• Sign-up here to donate baked goods or to help with set-up, clean-up, etc.
• Come in cozy clothes, bring stuffies and blankets to enjoy!
• Suggested donation of $5 per family, or any size donation to the STEP UP PTA Fundraiser.
• Treats will be available from $2

We are so excited that PTA Fundraising has enabled us to offer weekly art to all Cedar Park students. This year, we have an artist in residence who will be working with students all year on a variety of projects and media.

Valentin describes himself as a teaching artist, cultural bearer, illustrator, & Sewist who has taught workshops with a variety of community organizations including Seattle Public Library, Tacoma Art Museum, & Akin. he has proposed a variety of exciting projects for students that we hope will culminate in showcases throughout the year. He shared with us: “I enjoy working with youth to help them creatively explore and express themselves. Art is vital to our mental health, and being involved in making culturally relevant programming is deeply important to me. Art provides vital teachings for youth, providing foundational skills that encourage messiness, fun, and self expression that will follow them for the rest of their lives.”

In the first week of art on October 5, students introduced themselves to Valentin through self portraits

Here are some examples of other possible projects from past community workshops

Do you want to meet Valentin and help support our students during art by:

• Help with set-up/clean-up
• Support students understanding of the projects
• Encourage students to stay on-task
• Share your own love of art and creative expression

We encourage parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. to sign-up for a volunteer time slot (80-85 minutes each) at your convenience to share in the joy of art with your student. Each slot covers two consecutive art classes. You may sign-up for a slot that includes your child(ren)'s class, or ANY classes!

Use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4EAEA723A6F85-66004196-volunteer#/ to come share your creative side.

The school is looking for volunteers to support students in the first session of IDEA Time focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL). IDEA Time is always on Wednesdays from 12:00 - 1:05 pm.

Use this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054BACA92FA02-51463755-idea to sign up and come join us in the fun and the learning.

All school volunteers must have completed an SPS Volunteer application and been approved prior to volunteering at school. Once approved your application is good for 2 years. The application includes a 20 minute Adult Sexual Misconduct video and a Washington State Patrol background check. If you haven’t completed the volunteer application, you can do so here: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/volunteer/volunteer-application-process/. If you want to check your current volunteer status with Ms. Kelley, email her at kshofmann@seattleschools.org

• Go here to shop and purchase both kid and adult sizes, in many more styles and colors this year!
• A portion of the proceeds benefits our PTA!
• Items take about 2 weeks to ship to your home
• Have outgrown Cedar Park Elementary items to pass on? Bring them to the PTA General Meeting on October 20th.

This year, the PTA will collect snack donations to maintain a back-up supply for classrooms. Snacks will be provided to students who may not have snack available to them. Please consider donating non-perishable, prepackaged, nut-free snacks to maintain the supply. These may be labeled 'PTA snack supply' and dropped off at the office at any time throughout the year. Sign up here.

Choose a month: Donate ground coffee or k-cups for teachers/staff

Visit https://account.treering.com/validate and enter code 1016777932931779

The Cedar Park Yearbook is put together by the PTA. We need volunteer help to make it happen. Email president@cedarparkpta.org if you have time to help. This is one of our most flexible volunteer roles.

Also consider donating for a yearbook scholarship so that all of our students can have a yearbook!

RETAIL REWARDS - You shop. Our PTA and students benefit.

$$ will be donated to our Cedar Park PTA when you shop at these businesses, camps, etc

Minted: Create custom cards, stationery, gifts, children’s art and more.

Go to minted.com & use code FUNDRAISECEDARPARK at checkout to receive 20% off your order

Mabel's Labels: get stick-on name labels for everything your child uses! Dishwasher/clothes washer safe. Go to campaigns.mabelslabels.com and search for "Cedar Park Elementary PTA"

Full Circle Farms: get fresh, organic produce and natural grocery items delivered to your door! Use code CPE10 on a new or existing account; you'll get 5% off all deliveries, our PTA will get 10% of the proceeds!

Givebacks: Local restaurants and online shopping

Download the Givebacks app to find participating restaurants and online merchants:

• Dining: Add a credit/debit card in the app. When dining at a restaurant, pay with that card.
• Online shopping: Log into the app and navigate to the merchant’s website

Get Your Fizzy: buy or refill soda canisters delivered to your door & help our PTA: https://getyourfizzy.com/discount/CedarPark

Pedal Heads Camps: use promo code CEDAR26 to get $25 off & $25 will be donated to our PTA!

Smith Brothers Farms: Home grocery delivery - new customers get $15 off, using code CEDARPARKPTA at www.smithbrothersfarms.com

Box Tops for Education: Scan your grocery receipts, earn dollars for our PTA! Use the Box Tops app on your mobile device & designate "Cedar Park, Seattle" as your school

Office Depot/Office Max:

Buy qualifying school supplies (list can be found at officedepot.com) & provide this school ID at checkout: Cedar Park School ID: 70239118

*Please note that Cedar Park Elementary does provide school supplies to students in the fall and asks for a flat fee...so this is to buy supplies for home use or the rest of the family.

Donations from our community play a crucial role in supporting school and community activities, including IDEA Expeditionary Learning, Art Docent, Winter Fest, and more. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation! You may do so using the QR code/url or email president@cedarparkpta.org with questions.

General Inquiries: info@cedarparkpta.org

PTA Co-Presidents: Brianne Tomlin, president@cedarparkpta.org, Meredith Holmes, copresident@cedarparkpta.org

PTA Co-Vice Presidents: Tri Le, vicepresident@cedarparkpta.org, Erica Burnell, covicepresident@cedarparkpta.org

PTA Secretaries: Jennifer Barber, secretary@cedarparkpta.org, Bianca Rossignol, cosecretary@cedarparkpta.org

PTA Treasurer: Rob Van Oss, treasurer@cedarparkpta.org

Volunteer Opportunities: volunteer@cedarparkpta.org

PTA Advocacy: Michele Lehman, advocacy@cedarparkpta.org

PTA Equity Team: Norma Alvarez, equity@cedarparkpta.org

PTA Fundraising: Emily Pace, fundraising@cedarparkpta.org

PTA Art Docent: Meg Marshall, art@cedarparkpta.org

PTA Communications: Catherine Kodish, communications@cedarparkpta.org

Newsletter-related Inquiries & Ideas: Brianne Tomlin, newsletter@cedarparkpta.org

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