Smencils & Gym Bags

The PTO currently has Smencils and Gym Bags for sale. For those of you who are not familiar with Smencils, they are a #2 pencil made from recylced newspaper and scented in one of ten different "flavors." The available scents are:

**Cotton Candy
**Root Beer
**Very Berry
**Bubble Gum
**Grape
**Tropical Blast
**Cinnamon
**Black Cherry
**Orange
**Watermelon

They come in a biodegradable container and cost $1.00 per pencil.


The gym bags are great for PE shoes or other small items and can be purchased plain or with the CP logo. The cost is $3.50 for the plain, and $8.00 with the logo. If you purchase a plain bag, Pancake's Home Stitchin' will be happy to custom emroider your bag starting at only $5.00.

If you would like to purchase either of these items, we will be set up at the Elementary Building on Friday the 28th and Monday the 31st. You may also contact Sarah Buchanan at 725-4469 or Suzi in the Elementary Office.

Time for School

School starts on Monday - are you ready? We are!! Be on the lookout for membership and volunteer forms some time around the second week of school. There are numerous opportunities to volunteer your time and/or talents and your involvement is sure to better your child's education!

Back To School / Prepackaged Supplies

It is almost time for students to return to school, and with that, PTO will be up and active. We have many activities planned for this year, but we are always looking for new ideas, opinions, or comments. We look forward to working with all members, teachers, parents, etc...!!!

For those who ordered the pre-packaged school supplies for the 2009-2010 school year - the supplies are here and ready. We will have two pickup days: Tuesday, August 18th from 3-5:30 pm and Thursday, August 20th, from 10am - 1pm. If you are unable to come at either of these times, please feel free to contact us and we will arrange for pickup.

Meet The Teacher / Open House is also scheduled for Tueday, August 18th from 5-7 pm -come get involved and make a difference in your child's education!!