COME JOIN THE FUN

CHPCS PTA Bingo Night offers prizes, food and fun for the whole family.

Cascade Heights PTA is hosting our 2nd Annual Pizza & Bingo Family Fun Night Wednesday November 13^th 6:00 pm – 7:30pm in our school Cafeteria – Join us for our PTA meeting from 5:30-6:00 in the Library and then join us for Pizza & Bingo.

The PTA will be serving PIZZA AT ONLY $1 PER SLICE, and hosting Bingo games with our own 8^th Grade Teacher, Mrs. Adams, calling Bingo numbers.

Bingo cards will cost $1 each, with the money going towards the fabulous prizes you'll get if you win.

All members of the CHPCS PTA will be entered into a raffle drawing for a $25.00 Trader Joes gift card.  For each adult that signs up to become a member of the PTA that night will receive 5 free Bingo cards and their name will be entered in the drawing too.

Please come and join the fun!!!

 

Help make this an enjoyable event for all and please note take note of the following rules:

For safety reasons we will be in the Cafeteria only   

Children are not to go outside to play during this event

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AWARDS PRESENTED AT OCTOBER ASSEMBLY

We appreciate our volunteers! Thanks to our fabulous community, so far the events at Cascade Heights this year have run without a hitch. The following people were presented with an Outstanding Volunteer Support award at our October assembly for their work:

Cathy Stores, Jog-A-Thon

Cadence Prisel, Book Fair

Maria Brinker, Book Fair

Serene Perkins, Mrs. Denman’s birthday fundraiser

Iwona Erbe, Mrs. Denman’s birthday fundraiser

Thank you again for working so hard to make these events happen!

Come Join us for a PTA mtg & Pizza Bingo

Wednesday November 13th  is our next PTA meeting.  We will be in the CHPCS library from 5:30- 6:00pm .  Pizza Bingo night follows from 6:00-7:30pm in the Cafeteria. 

CHPCS Uniform Closet

The uniform exchange helps when your children grow faster
than your budget CHPCS uniform closet will be open on Field Trip Fridays from 3:30-4:00. All items are $3.00 and all proceeds go to PTA. Donations to the Uniform Exchange can be left in
the bin on the Lost and Found cart by the office. A huge thank you to our very own Amy Dorr who is Treasurer on the PTA and who has also stepped up to run the Uniform Closet.  

7th Annual PTA Jog-A-Thon a huge success

Thanks for your support!

Sounds of cheering and shouts of encouragement could be heard as Grandparents, Parents, Teachers, VIPs and Volunteers were on hand to watch CHPCS students run, walk and skip for our 7th Annual PTA Jog-A-Thon.THANK YOU to all our Volunteers, Parents, Teachers, Students and Sponsors for making this year’s Jog-A-Thon a huge success!!! And a special thank you to Mrs. Stores and Mr. Weaver for all of your work coordinating the event and to Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Novotny for rounding up such a wonderful group of volunteers.

Funding from the Jog-A-Thon allows for the numerous hands-on materials that students have access to in their classrooms. The generous giving during the Jog-A-Thon supports teacher stipends. Teachers simply would not have the personal budget each year to supply items such as: new books, project materials, food ingredients, classroom incentives, and more. The success of the Jog-A-Thon allows CHPCS to live out its mission of providing students with hands-on, multi-sensory learning.

PTA Work Session Meeting Wed. Sept. 25th 9:15am - CHPCS

We have the following items on our agenda

2013-2014 Officer List

2013-2014 Standing Rules

2013-2014 Budget

2012-2013 Year End Report

2012-2013 Final Audit of Accounts

PTA Leadership Training documentation

Membership dues and Membership list

Insurance premium

Jog-A-Thon

OUR STUDENTS ARE HITTING THE GROUND RUNNING OCT 7, FOR OUR 7TH ANNUAL PTA JOG-A-THON

Here is some quick information on our 7th Annual PTA Jog-a-thon being held at CHPCS on October 7, 2013:

 

This event is the PTA’s primary fundraiser and we hope to have every family participate!  Our first Jog-a-thon was held in 2007 and has been a greater success with each passing year thanks to the participation and dedication of students and parents. 

What Is the Jog-a-Thon?

On Jog-a-Thon day, students have the opportunity to run, walk, or skip as many laps as they can complete in 30 minutes. Grades Kindi-2nd will run their laps from 9:00-9:30 a.m.  Grades 3-5th will run their laps from 10:00-10:30 a.m. and Grades 6-8th will have their lap time from 11:00-11:30 a.m.  We will hold the jog-a-thon in our school fields.  After running their laps, students will receive a treat for their great efforts!  Water jugs will also be available to refill their personal water bottles.

Cathy Wellman Stores is our OUTSTANDING CHPCS PTA Jog-a-ThonCoordinator - her contact information is: cathy.stores@yahoo.com

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Stores

PTA MEETINGS HELD 2ND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH - NEXT MEETING OCTOBER 9TH 6:30 CHPCS LIBRARY

THE BIRTHDAY FUN-DRAISER RETURNS TO CHPCS!!

Our first party, for all children born in June-September will be held on September 26th from 3:45-5 pm!

We have some wonderful birthday party themes: Aikido, Healthy and Fun Choices, gardening, science, Legos, and more - you are welcome to bring your own talent and ideas.

The Birthday Fun-draiser is a way for children and families to redirect funds that would normally be spent for birthday celebrations into a donation to the school. Parents would donate money that would have been spent on a party elsewhere to the school. Guests donate money they would have spent on a birthday present to the school as well. The birthday child will receive a certificate and a $25 gift card to the Learning Palace.

The birthday child will have the option to choose where the money will be used (e.g. school supplies, renting a bus for a class field trip, gym equipment, art supplies, music programs).

Guidelines are as follows:

· All members of the birthday child's class are invited.
· The birthday child may invite friends and family from outside the school
· Parents will provide invitations and any food and drink they want served.
· Parents will be present to celebrate and help supervise.
· The Birthday Fun-draising team will organize, set up, and clean up after the event with the help of parents.

We have a space limit for 5 birthday children from 2 classes, so sign up soon (deadline is Sep 19)

Please contact Iwona Erbe gosciewska@yahoo.com or Serene Perkins sperkins429@gmail.com if you and your child would be interested in having a birthday party at Cascade Heights in September.

We are also looking for parents who are willing to be part of a team to organize parties on a regular basis, or for anyone with talents and interests they would be willing to donate for future events.

THURSDAY, OCT 3, 6:00PM CHPCS COMMUNITY POTLUCK & GUEST SPEAKER - SAVE THE DATE

Another World is Possible…

And already being built in Nicaragua!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3

6:00 COMMUNITY POTLUCK—BRING A DISH 

TO SHARE!

6:30 PRESENTATION

CHPCS LIBRARY

Come and see how we’re already

helping build a better world in Nicaragua:

Organic farmer cooperatives joining together 

-- to work find markets for their crops that benefit *all* 

-- to process and export their own crops without middlemen

-- they have become the largest exporters of sesame in the country! 

A health clinic that is empowering patients to take charge of their health through

-- accompanying new mothers 

-- teaching children good oral hygiene 

-- peer support groups for chronic illnesses 

A loan fund making capital accessible to small businesses at low interest – loaning out $1.5 million!

Artisan craft sale!

Welcome New Families - We would love to meet you!!!

On September 3, 2013 after you see your student(s) to their classroom we hope you will join us in the Library  at 8:00 am for a cup of coffee or tea and a bit of conversation. We will also have a chance to celebrate the first day of school and get to know other new families.  This is  also a great chance to find out how you can get involved and participate in our community.

PTA Hosted CHPCS Work Party - A success!!!!

Shak, Oydin & Tiim Arifdjanova  

 A HUGE thank you to the all families that showed up for the CHPCS work party and those of you who continue to weed, pick up garbage and mow. The list goes on we know who you are and really appreciate all of your efforts.

The Biller, Weigel, Hamersly Familes and Mrs. Denman

Welcome to our newest PTA Board Members - 2013 - 2014

Sausha Bergevin- Secretary

Sausha is the mother of two children.  Her oldest will be in 1st grade this year and the youngest will start preschool.  She is married to her husband, Ryan.  She is excited to get to know the CHPCS community!  She is on facebook and can also be reached via email.  oladyberg@gmail.com

Kaitlyn Brown -Volunteer Coordinator Co-Chair

She has been for married for almost 10 years to her amazing husband Jason. They  have one child who will be in 2nd grade in the fall at CHPCS. Kaitlyn is not  on Facebook, but loves Pinterest, Instagram, reading, and spending time with her family.  She is so excited to join the PTA and become more involved in the CHPCS community.kaitlynbrown32@comcast.net

Jena Novotny - Volunteer Coordinator Co-Chair 

Jena is the mother of two young girls. Her eldest is 7 years old and a 2^nd grader at Cascade Heights, and her youngest is 2 1/2. She is excited to be apart of the PTA and looks forward to the opportunity to share her enthusiasm for CHPCS and its mission throughout our community.jena.novotny@gmail.com

Laura Keebaugh - Membership

Laura is  happily married to her  husband Pat. They are parents of  three children the oldest is starting 2nd grade, the middle is in first grade, and the last is a happy toddler who keeps mom busy at home. She is am looking forward to learning how to be more involved with the school and the PTA. This is a new experience for her and we are thrilled to have her on the Board. lekeebaugh@yahoo.com

Faith Ketel - Teacher Liason

Mrs. Ketel has been the kindergarten teacher at CHPCS for the past six years. She is married and has two step-children as well as her busy one-year-old daughter, Payton. Mrs. Ketel is excited to be a member of the PTA this year and is eager to participate in family events that build our community.
f.ketel@chpcs.org

Newly elected PTA Board

PTA Board 2013-2014

Congratulations to the 2013-2014 Board voted in at the May 16, 2012 meeting:

Joell Hamersly - President

Joell is married to her longtime husband Scott and has three children the youngest is now a eight grader  CHPCS in Mr. Harvey's class.   Her oldest daughter is a  Sophmore at Willamette University and her middle child is a Senior  West Linn High School.  She is looking forward to working with our dedicated community this next year,  and hopes to hear from you via email, text or phone calls, she doesn't Facebook yet. joell.hamersly@gmail.com

Shonna Schroedl -Vice President

Shonna is one of the founding parents of Cascade Heights Public Charter School.  This is her second year as a PTA officer. She is married to Steven Schroedl and together they share 3 boys.  Adin will be entering the 7th grade and was a member of the first Kindergarten class at CHPCS, Mathew is a CHPCS graduate and high school freshman and Andrew is serving in the Air Force.  shonna@kikaua.com

Amy Dorr - Treasurer

Welcome to our newest Board Member Amy.  She is happily married and a mother of three children the oldest of whom will be in 4th grade next year, middle in 1st grade and a preschooler. She is on Facebook and looks forward to connecting with our school community this next year, she is a wonderful addition to our team this year. amy@dorr.com

The Secretary and Membership Coordinator  position will remain vacant until an interested candidate becomes available and can be voted in by the PTA membership.  Please contact   Joell Hamersly, Shonna Schroedl, or Amy Dorr if you are interested or know someone who may be.