Cedar Reader - PTC Edition

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Welcome to our new Rachel Carson students and families! 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.

1. Let’s show the teachers some love! We are looking for parents who would like to contribute ideas and some time to put together some treats and tokens of appreciation for our hard-working and committed school staff. Please contact a teacher appreciation committee member to get connected. There are even opportunities to help outside of the school day for parents who work during school hours! (Shana Price shanajprice@gmail.com, Val Estep valestep97@gmail.com, Sonya Rygh, sonya.rygh@cru.org, or rlc.coordinator@gmail.com)

2. Parent Survey Data - Thanks to the almost 100 contributors to the parent survey we sent out! Check out our January meeting minutes to see the data and read the short blurb below with a summary of the comments that were shared.

Our first meeting of the year had a great turnout. We got an update from Dr. Anderson regarding staffing, lockers, important February dates, and yearbook sales.

Our Student Resource Officer, Officer Pamfilie, presented an informative talk about online safety that was quite eye-opening!

We also reviewed the data from the parent survey we sent out in December/January. You can see the pie charts and bar graphs on page 4 of the meeting minutes document. The most prevalent themes that came from the comments included: concerns with the new CPMS schedule (e.g. students feeling rushed through content, too many passing periods, stressful, not enough time to dig into subject areas), poor behavior of students, desire for lockers (lots to carry around and so many transitions because of 8 classes/day), lunchtime (too short, cold outside, assigned seating), and COVID safety concerns during passing periods, PE and lunch. The most comments were concerning the new Cedar Park schedule. If you would like to provide feedback at the district level in order to influence changes, see the meeting minutes for contact information and the next Board meeting date.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming school play, James and the Giant Peach, on February 4th & 5th! The cast and crew are working hard to prepare for this first in person play since the 19-20 school year! Don't miss this family-friendly event!

• First School Play of the Year - James and the Giant Peach on February 4th & 5th.

• February Non-Student Days:

• 4th - Grading Day

• 21st - Presidents’ Day Holiday

• 22nd - Staff Development/Work Day

• February 16 & 17th - Parent Conferences - Stay tuned for more information from your students’ teachers

• February 24th - NAEP Test
  

• February 15th at 6:30 (Likely via Zoom): Cedar Park's social worker will do a short presentation and Holli, our volunteer coordinator, will demonstrate how to use the volunteer website to ensure you are signed up correctly in the system.

• March 15th at 6:30 (locationTBD): BHS and High School information for families of 8th graders

We have two some additional vacancies available:

• PTC Vice President: Participate in PTC board meetings and support the events and fundraisers of the PTC.
• PACK store: Work with school admins to purchase and organize this positive behavior incentive program. (Needed once volunteers are allowed back on campus)
• 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. (Needed once volunteers are allowed back on campus)

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

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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!

   
   

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Email: secretary@cedarparkptc.org
Website: www.cedarparkptc.org
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