September 2012

Cambridge Connection School Newsletter

Welcome back to school Cambridge families. CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY is the proud home of the PIRATES. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all of the returning students and families, as well as, our new students and families to Cambridge. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you. I want to tell you a little bit about us. Cambridge has made great academic progress the past couple of years. Our Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) scores continue to be on the upward trend. We have several levels of academic support available to our students to help them achieve academic success. I will highlight an area of support each month in our future newsletters. In addition to academic success, we have a strong focus on assisting students in learning and developing character traits that will help them be successful in and out of school. Cambridge values parent and community support. I encourage families to be involved in school and the activities that are outside of the school day. If you ever have any questions, celebrations or concerns please feel free to contact the office. Sincerely, Michelle Biondo, Principal mbiondo@bsd124.org

Principal’s Word

There is a great deal of research out there that suggests that students who have better attendance in school perform better academically. Good attendance means not only being at school, but being at school on time and being attentive while in the classroom. Students who are able to accomplish these tasks achieve better academically, simply because they are in school and focused. This school year, let’s focus on the clock! 8:20 should be everyone’s goal for getting to school on time. Classes begin at 8:30 so it is important for students to be in their seats and ready to learn by the 8:30 bell.

***Pirate PRIDE***

Contents

Principal’s News 1

Letter from PTA 2

PTA News 3

PTA Events 4

Grade Level News: K-4 5

Specials News 6

School Programs News 7

Spotlights of the Month 8

Health & Wellness 9

Other PTA Stuff 10

Kid’s Korner 11

PTA Membership Form 12-13

Michel le B iondo, Pr incipa l Tracy Goodal l , Secretary

Upcoming Events

♦ 9/03 – No School

♦ 9/13 – Early Dismissal

♦ 9/17-21 – Book Fair

♦ 9/19 – Talk Like a Pirate Day

♦ 9/20 – Family Fun Nite

♦ 9/21 – GrandFriend’s Day

♦ 9/26 – Picture Day

Cambridge Elementary 109 W. Cambridge Belton, MO 64012

Phone: (816) 348-1008

Fax: (816) 348-1093

E-mail: tgoodall@bsd124.org

Attendance is Key!

8:20 should be

everyone’s arrival

goal. Students in

seat no later than

8:30.

School Newsletter Page 2 of 10 Letter from the PTA

Hello Cambridge Families, We would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning families of Cambridge Elementary. Cambridge PTA has a very exciting year planned for all Cambridge families. We invite you to join us in making a difference in education and helping ensure all children have a positive and rewarding time learning. Our key mission is to be a powerful voice for all children, to be a relevant resource for all families and communities, and be a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child. We are dedicated to promoting children’s health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement. PTA promotes an environment at school where teachers and administrators can do their best work and our students can do their best learning. Additionally, research shows that students whose families are involved in their education have better grades and fewer discipline problems. We are always eager to find more great people, like you, to help us meet this goal.

A Note from the PTA

PTA’s Mission is to be: A powerful voice for all children A relevant resource for all

families and communities, and A strong advocate for the

education and well-being of every child

During the 2011-2012 school year, Cambridge PTA provided a number of programs throughout the year including the following:

• BooHoo Yahoo Breakfast for parents of Kindergarten students

• Back to School Picnic and Fall Book Fair • Fall Family Fun Night (Pirate Pumpkin Palooza) • Organized Class Parties • Grand-Friends Day • Supported the Read Across America Day • Designed the Yearbook • Paid for two school wide assemblies • Luau Family Fun Night for the Spring Book Fair • Holiday Family Fun Night & pictures w/ Santa • Hosted the Holiday Shoppe for children. • Hot Chocolate Parties for classroom rewards • Sno Cone parties for class rewards • Adopt a Family (21 families) • Bingo For Books • Provided $1000 in teacher grants • Movie Night (Disney’s Cars2) • Paid for Fun/Field Day Dunk Tank & Sno Cones • Paid for FIVE field trips including

transportation costs. • Muffin’s With Mom • Spirit Day- Free popcorn once per month for

each student • Staff Dinners

As mentioned above, we have an exciting year planned and we can’t wait to see Cambridge Families having fun together this year. We hope you will pledge to join us in making a difference! Sincerely, Cambridge PTA

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School Newsletter Page 3 of 10 PTA News

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Wanted: School Reporters and Shutterbugs! If you have an interesting story about a child’s achievement or school event or have great photos, please share it with us and it may get published in an upcoming newsletter. We will try to use as many as we can as space allows. Choose the Greener Option Let us email the newsletter to you, friends and family!! Instead of sending paper copies home with your child, send me your email address and we’ll send it to you electronically (no worries, they will remain confidential). Send to: Kathleen.moffett@sprint.com

Teachers do a lot for our kids and sometimes it’s nice to show them how much we appreciate what they do. The Cambridge PTA asked teachers to give us a classroom wish list as well as list some nice little treats (gift ideas) that would be sweet to receive. If you would like to surprise a deserving teacher with donated items or small gifts there are three places you can go to look for ideas:

1. Stop by the new Giving Tree located on the bulletin board across from the art room. Pluck a leaf, purchase the item and gift it to the teacher. Each teacher has two leaves on the tree. Every month or two new leaves will be added throughout the year.

2. Online Wish List for classroom necessities: http://www.teacherlists.com/search/results/school/36742

3. Check with the front office for a comprehensive list that you can take with you.

This is an excellent way to show our appreciation to the teachers and school throughout the year! Thank you for your support!

Teachers Wish List

DID YOU KNOW: The National Safety Council estimates that more than 100,000 automobile crashes each year occur while a driver was texting and driving. As the back-to-school season gets underway, we announce with great pride our support for AT&T's "It Can Wait" no texting while driving campaign. We are asking each of our members to visit AT&T's "It Can Wait" website (www.itcanwait.com) and sign the pledge to never text and drive again. Share with friends and family to continue the #itcanwait movement!

Please, do not text & drive!

Family Fun Nights Needs You!

PTA is looking for help putting together our Family Fun Nights. Do you enjoy helping to organize events? Putting on a party? Socializing with other parents? Then we need you! If you are interested in volunteering for Family Fun Nights please contact Bambi, our VP of Programs at: ibmab26@aol.com

Mark Your Calendar FAMILY FUN NIGHT SEPTEMBER 20th

Watch the school newsletter for more information about more upcoming PTA activities.

Wanted: Yearbook Photo If you have photos you wish to have considered for the 2012-2013 Cambridge Yearbook, we would LOVE to have them. Though not all images will be used, having a variety to choose from will make this year’s yearbook even better! Please make sure all images are print quality. To submit photos do one of the following: 1) Send the photos via email to

cambridgepiratespta@gmail.com 2) Burn a CD/DVD of photos and drop it off in the

office labeled Yearbook. 3) Other media types will be accepted such as a

jump/flash drive provided they are virus free.

Like us at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cambridge

-Elementary-PTA/131293620241357

School Newsletter Page 4 of 10 PTA Events

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Mark your calendar: Book Fair: September 17 - 20

Planned activities will include: ♦ Monday (17th) - Couch Potato Day!

Wear your PJ's to school.

♦ Tuesday (18th) - Show us your favorite sport. Wear your favorite sports jersey to school.

♦ Wednesday (19th) – Hat day. Wear a sports Hat (or any hat) to school.

♦ Thursday (20th) - Crazy for All Stars. Wear your hair crazy Day.

♦ Friday (21st) - Show your Belton Spirit. Pirate Spirit Day.

The Cambridge PTA would like to introduce you to our Giving Tree located on the bulletin board across the hall from the art room. This Giving Tree is a wonderful way to give back to your child’s classroom and teacher. Every month or two you will find leaves (or apples, bats, pumpkins, etc) attached to the Giving Tree and on these leaves are “wish list” items. We would like to encourage you to stop by and gently pluck a leaf off of the tree and fill a classroom need or treat a teacher! You may place the item in the teacher’s mailbox as a surprise or send it with your child to school. Each teacher has two leaves on the Giving Tree. This is an excellent way to show our support and appreciation to the teachers and school throughout the year! Update: The giving tree has been a huge success so far! Thanks for your support!! The Giving Tree is brought to you by the Cambridge PTA.

Grand Friends Day – Sept 21 Grandfriends Day is a very special time for young and old. Cambridge welcomes Grandparents and Grand Friends of Cambridge students to join them for breakfast - cost is $2.20 (additional .60 for milk). After a meal together, Grandfriends can spend time in classrooms where students can give tours and introduce them to their teacher. After experiencing the classroom, Grandfriends can share in light refreshments.

Pirate Principle: Sept: Self-Discipline

New this year to the Belton district is to teach students a different character trait each month. This month features self-discipline.

What is self-discipline? To put it simply, it means to be in control of yourself. Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself to do what you know you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not! Disciplined people know what has to be done and they do it. They don't put it off until later or allow themselves to be easily taken off track. Also, self-discipline is when you take care of certain things without reminders! Hard work and persistence, finishing what you start and thinking before you act are ways of showing self-discipline. It also means self-control and the ability to avoid unhealthy excess to of anything that could lead to negative consequences.

Pirates, practice self-discipline today!

Kindergarteners are off to a great start learning about Pirate Pride! We are busy discussing colors, shapes, letters and numbers. The introduction to Readers and Writers Workshop has us excited about learning.

What’s the Scoop in the K group? Kindergarten News

Mrs. Pope's class is off to a great start. We are working on letter review along with letter sounds. We are excited to be getting to know each other and we are looking forward to a great year!

What’s Fun in Grade 1? 1st Grade News

What’s New in Grade Two? 2nd Grade News

We would like to welcome all new

teachers and students to

Cambridge: Home of the Pirates!

Learning keeps Cambridge Pirates

afloat.

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Grade Level News

With two new teachers in Fourth Grade, this year is sure to shine! We’d like to welcome Ms. Hannah Broz and Ms. Kelly Hemeyer to Cambridge. Ms. Broz is a graduate of William Woods University and Ms. Hemeyer comes from Kansas State University. Also shining, are our fourth graders back from summer break. Are they really the

What’s More, Grade Four? 4th Grade News students who left just a few months earlier? The demands of being in a new grade seem to fit however, as students are showing an incredible passion for learning and being a part of a team. The year will provide many opportunities for academic and social growth, from the leadership

2nd grade welcomes two new teachers: Mrs. Jones and Mrs Smith! We hope you enjoy being a Pirate as much as our students! Among many other skills, our 2nd graders will be working on the following skills: ♦ Math focus: Number order and

comparing numbers using greater than or less than symbols.

♦ Science/Social Studies focus: Individual rights as citizens and how there are certain people in the community who are responsible for making important decisions.

♦ Reading focus: Reading Community. ♦ Writing focus: Components of a

good piece of writing. Ms. Szczucinski’s class was the first class to have all of their Compacts turned in! Way to go! Also, Ms. Szczucinski honored Logan as her class’ Spotlight Student of the Week for showing Respect, Responsibility, and Effort by helping others. Way to go Logan!

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What’s the Word in Third? 3rd Grade News Things are going great in 3rd Grade. We are all looking forward to having a fabulous year with our class. Both students and teachers alike have been learning about our new PBIS system which focuses on praising students for their behavior in school and it seems to be a hit. In reading and writing we are getting things started by introducing students to the reading and writing workshop. Students are understanding the structure of the workshop model and also working on building their

reading and writing stamina which will help them grow as the year progresses. In math we are starting with number systems. Students are learning place value through ten thousand and also working with number order and comparisons of numbers. Finally, students will also be starting their first few spelling lists and working with states of matter in science. As a group, we are all very excited to begin this new year and look forward to making it the best year yet.

As the school year progresses, we encourage you to keep in

touch with your child’s teacher(s) and faculty.

Missouri Projects requiring oral presentation to family and friends. We know with time and practice they’ll do their best! So, this year we’ll applaud the effort this class offers! If the star likens itself to the journey in anyway, it will be a memorable road trip!

Learning is a journey!

Page 3 of 4 School Newsletter Grade Level News

I am so excited that school has started again. It’s another year of learning, growing, and creating! Our focus for the first quarter of school is going to be lines and shapes. Some of our students will be focusing on types of lines and shapes, while others will be using both elements to create full compositions. I encourage you to ask your student(s) where they see lines and how lines can help us. For example, there is a broken line down the center of the road. It helps drivers know which side to stay on. Ask the same questions for shapes! As always, I look forward to a great year of creating! Mrs. Sullentrup ssullentrup@bsd124.org

Art w/ Mrs. Sullentrup Music The music room has become alive with singing and instrument playing. 4th Graders started off the year playing xylophones and boom pipes in class. 3rd graders are reviewing rhythm patterns and learning new music vocabulary through hands on activities and listening. 2nd Graders get to sit on the risers for the first time. They are also reviewing how to have good music listening skills and singing fun songs. 1st Graders are starting to learn basic music vocabulary and playing movement games. Kindergarteners are having fun singing familiar songs and starting to learn about Mozart Mouse and Beethoven Bear who will teach them music skills all year long. It’s been great to see all of my returning students and to meet many new faces. Keep singing! Mrs. McDonald kMcDonald@bsd124.org

Page 6 of 10 School Newsletter Specials News

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Physical Education is

equally important

because of the

childhood obesity

epidemic in the United

States.

Let’s Get Physical!!! P.E. w/ Mr. Corder!

Hi Belton Pirates! The school year is back in full swing at Cambridge Elementary and a fresh start in PE class has begun. For any who have not already found out, I’m Mr. Corder and I am the new PE teacher. Replacing a legend like Mrs. While is not an easy job to do, but I am excited for the opportunity to be part of the Cambridge family. I am fortunate to be in a position that can make major changes to children’s health and lifestyles in general. Physical Education is critical in schools due to the fact that it is the only subject that acknowledges all four development areas. These areas include cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Physical Education is equally important because of the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States. Students who can find multiple physical activities they enjoy are much more likely to develop a passion for fitness for a lifetime. Students have already begun learning about how to live a healthy lifestyle. I define a healthy lifestyle as eating healthy, exercising regularly, and not polluting one’s body with drugs and/or alcohol. Working on a healthy lifestyle

begins at home. It is a fact that children are likely to pick up the habits which are observed from their home life. There are many simple ways to work as a family to live healthier. Things such as having healthy options for meals, playing sports, going on nightly walks, and eliminating tobacco use have a major impact on a child’s development.

In our first two weeks of class we have learned about a couple crucial organs to physical fitness including the brain, lungs, and heart. Having a greater understanding of how your body works has a direct connection to increasing fitness. The bulk of the lessons up to this point have been teamwork based. In the opening weeks of the school year I feel it is important for each class to develop respect, trust, and cooperation between one another. Games that have been taught include the hula hoop pass and cross the river. Both games take all members of the group working together to achieve a common goal. Our upcoming unit is Fitness. This unit will include lessons on how to be fit and will teach many fitness moves which once learned can be used for a lifetime.

Page 7 of 10 School Newsletter School Programs News

Reading is a critical component to your child’s education so encourage your child to read. Here are some tips for doing just that:

• When your child is able to, have her read to you. Take turns reading.

• Get a library card for your child (you’ll be amazed at how important they feel to get one!) Go to the library every week and take out several books.

• Be aware of your child's interests and direct your child to related books

• Try to find a series that she really likes and will want to continue reading (such as Junie B. Jones)

• Talk to your child's teacher and ask for suggestions.

• Stay on the side of encouraging rather than nagging if you want your child to read. Nothing puts a child off faster than feeling forced to do something, so be careful.

Taking the time to read with your child(ren) on a regular basis sends an

Reading Counts!!

The Watch D.O.G.S. of Cambridge Elementary would like to welcome everyone who may be new to Cambridge and welcome back everyone returning to our wonderful school. For anyone who is not familiar with the Watch D.O.G.S. program, it is a fantastic volunteer program that all of the students reap the benefits from.

Dads Of Great Students.

The program is designed to create male role models in the lives of students that may not have that benefit. It also allows you to be able to spend a day with your child, volunteering in the classroom, playground, and cafeteria just to name a few. We just kicked off this year with a pizza party on Thursday night, August 30th. Thank you to all who attended and a special thank you to all of the great staff and volunteers who make this event possible. We are always glad to see so many returning faces and, more than ever, we are happy to meet and introduce the program to the new D.O.G.S. who are coming to our school. Anyone with any questions may contact me at brentgoodall@hotmail.com. Top Dog Coordinator, Brent Goodall

Who Let The D.O.G.S Out? Who? Who? (Sorry – couldn’t help it!!)

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"The more that you read, the more things you will know.

The more that you'll learn, the more places you'll go."

- Dr. Seuss

Cambridge Pirates LOVE to read!

Student Government is an organization for students in kindergarten through fourth grade at Cambridge Elementary. Students wishing to run for representatives will campaign by displaying a poster and sharing their interest among classmates. Look for more news on Student Government activities in upcoming newsletters.

Student Government News

Tips on Encouraging Your Child to Read: Reading Counts is a program set up to

encourage students to read. Students earn Reading Counts points by completing and passing online comprehension quizzes after reading books of their choice. The more points they earn the more prizes they can win!! The PTA will have honorable mentions in upcoming Newsletters to track student achievements. Encourage your child(ren) to read!

READING REALLY DOES COUNT!

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Q: Where did you grow up? A: Oak Grove, MO Q: Favorite foods? What is your favorite vegetable? A: Chocolate, pumpkin pie, pizza, and fruit. My favorite veggie is corn. Q: Favorite movie? A: Sweet Home Alabama Q: Favorite book of all time? A: The Bible Q: Got any hobbies? A: Photography and scrapbooking Q: What kind of student were you? A: I was a great student! I was on time and involved in everything! Q: What did you want to be when you grew up? A: Teacher Q: Have you ever traveled to any other countries? A: No, but I would love to go to New Zealand Q: What is your favorite game? A: Scrabble Q: Do you have any family traditions? A: On Mother's Day we go to the zoo every year. On Christmas Eve we stay at my parents and wake up at 2 AM to open presents. Q: What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten? A: I don't really try "funny" foods, so maybe deer or duck. Q: What is your pet peeve? A: Hearing people smack their gum. Q: What is your motto in life? A: Life is too short to not do what you love. Q: If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing that you would buy? A: I would put money up for my children's education. Q: Have you ever met anyone famous? Who? A: Yes, I've met Kasey Kahne (NASCAR!) Q: If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be? A: I would be able to fly!

Debbie Smith 2nd Grade Teacher

Q: Favorite foods? What is your favorite vegetable? A: Pasta, broccoli and spinach Q: Favorite movie? A: It's a Wonderful Life Q: Got any hobbies? A: I love animals. I have volunteered for animal rescues and I still write thank you cards for the rescue I worked and volunteered at in Florida! Q: What kind of student were you? A: I was an A student in everything but reading until High School and then I got straight A's! Q: Have you ever traveled to another country? Where would you like to go? A: Only Canada but I would love to go to Italy! Q: If I came to your home & looked inside the refrigerator, what would I find? A: My fruits & vegetables and my husband's ice cream & syrup! Q: What is the BEST invention ever? A: The DVR!!!! No more watching commercials for me!! Q: What is your pet peeve? A: The misspelling of a lot and yea vs. yeah Q: Have you ever met anyone famous? Who? A: In 1977, James Arnes, Marshall Dillon from Gunsmoke Q: Do you have pets? What are their names? A: I love animals! I have two Jack Russels named Larry and Lucy and three cats named Addy, Rory, and Sammy!

Brandie Harvey 3rd Grade Teacher

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Q: What are the most important lessons you've learned in life? A: Why my mother and father punished me and said it's because I love you. Q: What was your childhood like? A: Full of kids, love, laughter and fun!

Q: Where did you grow up? A: Western NY State near Buffalo Q: Did you have a nickname? How’d you get it? A: DeDe. My first and last name began with Ds.

This year Cambridge Elementary welcomed fifteen new staff members. PTA challenged each new and returning staff member to complete a get to know you questionnaire. Each month Cambridge PTA will spotlight a couple teachers in our monthly newsletter to help each of you get to know our staff a little bit better. The questions we asked are just for fun so we hope you will enjoy reading little bits and pieces about our staff and finish feeling like you know them a little bit better!

In the spotlight this month, two new Cambridge Teachers: Debbie Smith & Brandie Harvey

Thank you, ladies, for taking the time to answer these questions. Now we know some fun little facts about two of our new teachers at Cambridge!!

Stay tuned for two more exciting spotlights next month!

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Life is hectic for most families. Parents and caregivers have work and kids have school. When you add in the elements of after school activities, housework, meal making and carpooling, most of us are on overload. But it still is important to make time and pay attention to physical activity for children, as well as parents, for a number of reasons:

• Activity helps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, colon cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure

• It helps children and adults control weight • Activity contributes to healthy bones, muscles and joints • It makes you flexible • It improves your mood • It can provide social interaction • It can boost energy

Even more important for students is the fact that physical fitness positively impacts school performance, can improve self-image and promote positive social and emotional growth, all of which make for healthier and better students. In addition, studies have shown that aerobic activity may improve memory.

The ideas of making sure students get enough physical activity, as well as good nutrition, are important aspects to overall well-being. While exercise is good for everybody, it provides a double payoff for children, because while they build a healthy base today, children also are laying the groundwork for a healthier tomorrow. Experts say it is important for parents to get involved and participate in their children’s activities, because children with involved parents are three times more active than children with inactive parents. Going for walks after dinner is a great way to start healthier habits!

Healthy kids make better students!!

Become a Sneaky Chef! Looking for ways to get more veggies into your child’s diet? Look no further! Try these painless tips:

• Chop veggies into tiny pieces and add to lean ground meat for making burgers, meatloaf, tacos or meatballs or put them into spaghetti sauce or casseroles.

• Puree veggies in a blender or food processor and stir into soups. Hint: Use vegetables the same color as the soup, such as cauliflower in clam chowder or yellow squash for chicken noodle soup.

• Lightly steam vegetables in microwave. Sprinkle w/ low-fat cheese and nuke until it melts.

• Puree peas or edamame and add to guacamole. Serve with baby carrots, celery stalks or chips.

• Set out a colorful array of veggies (grape tomatoes, carrot and celery sticks, sugar snap peas, and cucumber spears) for an after-school snack. Which does your kiddo like best?

Cool Facts: A strawberry really isn’t a berry! Why? Because, to be a berry it has to have many seeds INSIDE the berry.

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When you clip and save Box Tops, Best Choice and Campbells labels you are helping the school earn Cash!

We would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU to our premiere member PTA business supporters:

Did you know that BOX TOPS are worth 10¢ each??

Last year, Cambridge Elementary earned a whopping

$754 thanks to you!!!

Please start sending your Box Tops to school. The more we earn, the more we can do!

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Kids Korner

Things to Remember About September

• It is the first month of the Autumn or Fall season.

• Professional football begins during the month of September. GO CHIEFS!

• Labor Day is not just a day off. It is a holiday observed on the first Monday in September that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers.

• Grandparents Day is celebrated on the 1st Sunday after Labor Day. It is a day to honor grandparents and seniors for their contributions made to society. Tell a GrandFriend how much you appreciate them!

• Talk Like A Pirate Day is a silly, but fun, thing to celebrate on the 19th. What do people do? Well, talk like a pirate, of course! ARRG

Kids are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate!

Cambridge PTA Individual Membership form

Date:

Mr. Miss. Mrs. Ms.

Address:

Email:

Student Name:

Teacher: Grade:

Student Name:

Teacher: Grade:

o I authorize that my child(ren) listed are able to be photographed and featured on the Cambridge PTA facebook page, blog or in the newsletter.

(Parent/Guardian signature)

o I do not authorize permission for my child(ren) to be photographed for these publications

(Parent/Guardian signature)

Yes, I would like to purchase a PTA membership for $5.00. (Please also fill out the photo release at the bottom!

I am signing this form only as a photo release and do not wish to become a PTA member. for $5.00.

Cambridge PTA Membership form 2012-2013

We are embarking on yet another great school year! As your Cambridge PTA we are excited for this new year, as parents ,teachers, staff, family and friends all work hard together to make this a year to remember. With all of us working together with the children as our main focus we will be able to achieve great strides in our efforts. Memberships are $5

• BooHoo Yahoo Breakfast for parents of Kindergarten students • Back to School Picnic and Fall Book Fair • Fall Family Fun Night (Pirate Pumpkin Palooza) • Organized Class Parties • Grand-Friends Day • Supported the Read Across America Day • Designed the Yearbook • Paid for two school wide assemblies • Family Fun Night for the Spring Book Fair • Holiday Family Fun Night and pictures with Santa • Paid for FIVE field trips including transportation costs. • Hosted the Holiday Shoppe for children. • Hot Chocolate Parties for classroom rewards • Sno Cone parties for class rewards • Adopt a Family • Bingo For Books • Provided $1000 in teacher grants • Paid for Fun/Field Day Dunk Tank & Sno Cones • Muffin’s With Mom • Spirit Day- Free popcorn once per month for each student • Staff Dinners

Prizes: *Pizza Party *Sno cone parties *Free t-shirts *$25 to spend at bookfair *Free meal passes at a PTA Event * Tops seller prizes Thank you for supporting your Cambridge PTA Kristin Stoebner Cambridge Elementary PTA Vice President of Memberships kstoebner82@yahoo.com

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