Cedar Park PTC Secretary

September 2021 Community Meeting Minutes and Treasurer's Report

The Cedar Park PTC met via Zoom for the first community meeting on Tuesday, 9/21.  Ms. Megan Clifford and your PTC Board were on hand to give updates on school/PTC news. It was great to have over 30 participants in our first meeting! 

Topics included:

  • PRINCIPAL REPORT, Megan Clifford

    • Back to school night  - virtual

    • Conferences in October - virtual

  • OFFICER REPORTS

    • President, Bettina Jeszenszky

      • Open Board Roles (2021-22): Vice President

      • Open Committee Leads: PACK Store, Art Literacy, 8th Grade Send-off

      • Welcome to Rachel Carson families: bylaw change may be necessary to incorporate RC Director of Volunteers

      • 5K Updates

      • Book Fair - October 7 thru 18, 2021new online system to help students go cashless with the e-Wallet!

  • Director of Volunteers, Holli Shenfield

  • Email update_volunteer_locations@beaverton.k12.or.us in order to add your profile to Cedar Park Middle School. 

  • Secretary, Tina Meier-Nowell

  • Year to Date Numbers

    • Reviewed expenditures at the end of the school year & beginning of the school year, thus far

  • Will follow up on how to connect with Amazon Smile for CPMS

  • Question from RC parents about how RC is built into PTC budget. More to come at our next PTC meeting. 

NEW BUSINESS

  • Parent interested in starting an ethics club. Looking for those who may be interested in supporting this club  with an interest or professional experience in philosophy or ethics, but not required to be an expert.


Read through the unofficial minutes right HERE. Questions can be directed to Bettina Jeszenszky, PTC President.

Got books? The Fall Scholastic Book Fair is Coming Soon!

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The week of October 7th-18th CPMS will be hosting the fall Scholastic Book Fair!

Check out the e-catalog and share it with your student so they can start working on their wish lists!

NEW! Make it easy on yourself by setting up an e-wallet to go cashless! Just set up an account for your student to use while shopping at the fair and avoid needing to send cash or a check! Read more about how it works by clicking HERE.

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UPDATED!!! SAVE THESE DATES FOR FALL 2021

As we approach the upcoming school year, please note these changes to some of the events that were on our June Save the Date post.

CANCELLED!!! - WOLF DAY    THURSDAY, AUGUST 26

New families of all grade levels are invited to join us at the Timberwolves Open House. Read below for more information.

TIMBERWOLVES OPEN HOUSE  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

This informal, drop-in event is geared toward our new families of all grades levels from 5:30-7:30pm.  A sweet treat will be provided as students will have an opportunity to explore Cedar Park and meet other CPMS families. Stay tuned for more information regarding specific time slots to attend this event.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (6TH GRADE ONLY)    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Sixth graders will have the school (and the bus) to themselves as they experience CPMS for the first time.  WEB leaders (8th grade mentor/leadership team) will lead them through ice breakers and other fun activities.  Students do not need to bring anything except a lunch. CPMS' school day begins at 9:125am.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (7TH & 8TH GRADE)  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

The seventh and eighth graders will join the sixth graders on 9/9. Note the 9:25am start time.

NEW DATE!!! BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT   THURSDAY, SEPT 22

The timing and format may still be up in the air, but mark your calendar for this important event to hear from administrators, and hear specific class info from individual teachers.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT     THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28

The annual CPMS Family Fun Night is back again, with art, science, and interactive stations for the entire family.  Stay tuned for more info regarding this teacher-led evening event.

More detailed information and additional dates will be sent throughout the year. Please note that these activities may change due to COVID protocols.

Cedar Park’s full calendar can be accessed HERE. Subscribe to your phone & save yourself some sanity.

8th Grade Send-off on Wed, 6/16: Volunteers Needed

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On Wednesday, June 16th, Cedar Park will be hosting an 8th grade send-off celebration. There will be a "Treat Truck" with snacks, music, photo ops, and yearbook signing. Volunteers are needed to make the magic happen.

There are two shifts: 1-2:30pm and 2:30-4pm. Volunteers can help with set-up, tear-down, monitoring students, handing out yearbooks, etc. 

The event will be entirely outdoors. Masks are required.

Sign up HERE to send-off our 8th graders in style! **Please note that volunteers must be background checked through the mIP system.

June 2021 Community Meeting Minutes and Treasurer's Report

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The Cedar Park PTC met via Zoom for the final community meeting last Wed, 6/2. Dr. Anderson and your PTC Board were on hand to give updates on school/PTC news.

Topics included:

  • 8th Grade Send-off on Wed, 6/16

  • Committee Lead openings for 2021-22

  • Year to Date Numbers

  • Approval of 2021-22 Board members

    • President: Bettina Jeszenszky

    • VP: (open)

    • Secretary: Tina Meier-Nowell

    • Treasurer: Nicole Lowry

    • Director of Volunteers: (open, but is considered an appointed position pursuant to our bylaws, Section 8.b.) **As of 6/3/21, Holli Shenfield has been appointed to this position.

  • Approval of 2021-22 Budget

  • Incoming Family Q&A

Read through the unofficial minutes right HERE. Questions can be directed to Bettina Jeszenszky, PTC President.