Parent Meet & Greet Set for Monday, 9/17

Mark your calendars and plan to come to our first PTC event of the school year-- a parent "Meet & Greet" social!

Meet our board, learn more about our upcoming 5K Run, and have all your questions answered regarding volunteering and PTC events. Computers will be available if have any questions about navigating the volunteer website. 

But most importantly, nibble on a sweet treat and meet and mingle with many new and returning Cedar Park parents. 

We are in this together, so let's spend an hour getting to know each other. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, September 17th at 7:00 in the Media Center (library).

Questions can be directed to Jana Drotzmann, PTC President.  

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Cedar Park Onstage Announces Audition Info

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Calling all Cedar Park actors and stage crew!

Auditions for the fall play, 'The Election,' will be held on September 18th & 20th after school.  Check the call board (in A Hall, across from the band room) for more information, or see Ms. Gladstone in P2. 

Audition packets will be available after school today through auditions. Students can find them on the call board.

Info and materials can also be found at https://cpmstheatre.weebly.com/cedar-park-onstage.html.

Cedar Park 5K Launches Effort-- KingPins Raffle this Week

The countdown begins to our Cedar Park 5K fundraiser, scheduled for Thursday, 10/4.

Materials regarding the 5K went home with students last Friday.  The Cedar Park 5K is the Parent Teacher Club (PTC)'s only major fundraiser of the year.  Funds support all the amazing stuff that keeps Cedar Park awesome-- such as enriching field trips, art lit, and the classroom support not covered by the school's regular budget.

Still not sure?  Check out what was purchased last school year.

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KingPins Raffle, Thursday, 9/6

The first of four drawings is this Thursday evening. ALL STUDENTS with an online fundraising page are automatically entered into our first drawing-- a bowling party for six at KingPins Beaverton!  (Thank you KingPins for this generous donation!)

So take a moment and set-up your student's fundraising page at https://www.firstgiving.com/event/411287/2018CedarPark5K. Parents have through Thursday, 9/6 to set up their student's page to be entered to win.

Questions? All your info is at www.cedaparkptc.org/fundraising or check your student's backpack for the Cedar Park pledge envelope and handout.  Feel free to email Karen, 5K Chair at cedarpark5k@gmail.com.

Metro Principals Outline New Expectations for Middle Schoolers at Football Games

The Metro League principals released new expectations for elementary and middle school students attending Friday night football games, which include Beaverton and Sunset high schools.

Attending middle schoolers will need an accompany adult in order to enter and must remain in the stands (unless at restrooms or concessions).  No backpacks, skateboards, or outside beverages will be permitted.

See below for the full letter from the Metro League principals. A pdf version is right here.

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Important First Semester Dates- Fall 2018

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Please mark your calendars for the following important dates at Cedar Park through the first semester of 2018-19.  

More detailed information and additional dates will be sent throughout the year.

 

New Student Family Reception  Thursday, August 23

This informal, drop-in event is geared toward our new families from 5-6:30pm.  A sweet treat will be provided as students will have an opportunity to "walk" their schedule, explore Cedar Park and meet other CPMS families. 

 

First Day of School (6th Grade Only)    Monday, August 27

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 will have a shortened schedule to meet all of their teachers. Students do not need to bring anything except a lunch. CPMS' school day begins at 9:15am.

 

First Day of School (7th & 8th Grade)  Tuesday, August 28

The seventh and eighth graders will join the sixth graders on 8/28.

 

Health Preview/Back to School Night   Thursday, Sept 13

Swing by the school at 5:30pm to preview the health materials for the year.  The organized Back To School event begins at 6pm.  Parents will hear from administrators, as well as walk their child's schedule to listen to specific class info from individual teachers.

 

Cedar Park PTC Mixer    Monday, Sept 17

NEW THIS YEAR! Join fellow CPMS parents for an informal gathering to broaden our Cedar Park community.  We're in this together, so we might as well get to know each other.

 

AVID Family Night/Family Fun Night     Thursday, Sept 20

A special gather for our AVID families begins at 5:30pm.  The annual CPMS Family Fun Night is getting a fall reboot this year.  Stay tuned for more info regarding this teacher-led evening event, which will begin at 6:30pm

 

Outdoor School (6th Grade)    Sept 24- 28

Our sixth grade is lucky enough to have a fall Outdoor School date, meaning this experience will team-building and an adventure to remember.  More info (and paperwork) to come.  6th grade teams are assigned a specific camp.

 

Coffee & Tea with Dr. Anderson     Monday, October 1

NEW THIS YEAR!  Join Dr. Anderson for an informal gathering with other CPMS parents.  This is an excellent opportunity to have your questions answered and hear more about policy, strategy, and news at Cedar Park.  Morning session at 8:45am.  Evening session at 6pm.

 

Cedar Park 5K    Thursday, October 4

The PTC's only major fundraiser will take place on Thursday, 10/4 (NEW DATE!).  Volunteers will be needed to manage the chaos and ensure a successful event. Our goal is to make our full annual budget so we can sit back, relax, and watch our donations being spent for the rest of the school year.

 

Parent-Teacher Conferences     Wed, Oct 10 & Thurs, Oct 11

Our fall conferences are invite-only, meaning your child's teacher will contact you if they'd like to meet personally.  Conferences run from 5:30-8pm on 10/10 and 8:30am- 8pm on 10/11.  NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, 10/12.

 

Parent Teacher Club (PTC) Meeting     Monday, October 22

Our first PTC meeting of the year will feature Safety Resource Officer, Matt Cline, who will discuss online safety for kids and parents.  Starts at 7pm in the Cedar Park library.

 

Cedar Park Soccer Tournament & Latino Family Night    Thursday, Oct 25

The soccer excitement begins at 4pm.  Join our Latino community for a family-friendly event at CPMS, beginning at 7pm.

 

cedar park's day @ BSD clothes closet     WED, OCTOBER 31

Join other CPMS parents as we staff the Beaverton School District's Clothes Closet from 9:15-4:15pm.  Volunteers will sort donations as well as work the store. Look for shift sign-up soon.  More info regarding this valuable BSD program can be found here.

 

Coffee & Tea with Dr. Anderson     Tuesday, November 27

NEW THIS YEAR!  Don't miss out on Dr. Anderson's generous offer to sit down and chat about all things CPMS.  Have your questions answered!  Morning session at 8:45am.  Evening session at 6pm.

 

Additional dates will be added, including Volunteer Orientations and choir/band concerts.  Be on the look out for more info as the school year progresses.

Looking for the District's 2018-19 calendar?  FIND IT HERE.

 

New Family Reception THIS THURSDAY, 8/23

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All new CPMS families are invited to a New Family Reception, this Thursday, 8/23, between 5-6:30pm. This informal, drop-in event is a perfect opportunity for incoming Cedar Park families to wander through the halls, find all their classrooms (and bathrooms!) and generally ease any new school jitters.   

A sweet treat will be provided, courtesy of the Cedar Park Parent Teacher Club (PTC). Don't miss this chance to better acquaint your child to Cedar Park before their first day of school.

CPMS First Lego League Info Meeting this Thursday, 8/23

Cedar Park's First Lego League will be holding a short newcomer informational meeting this Thursday, August 23rd at 6:30pm (directly after the New Family Reception) in the Media Center at Cedar Park Middle School. 

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At this meeting you can learn what First Lego League is about including:

  • potential teams
  • meeting times/places
  • team support
  • cost
  • time commitment
  • duration of the season
  • learning gains
  • overall enjoyment of the program that the current team members can share.

Prior to the meeting, please consider volunteering, mentoring, or coaching part of a team, or if you know of anyone that is connected to the space industry that could be a contact for the research our students will be conducting, please email Christina Schulz (caschulz@gmail.com). 

These teams are run on parent volunteers and will not be possible without parent coaching.  Anyone who doesn’t mind working with middle school students can be an excellent FLL coach. The more support offered to our students, the better!

Get a feel for the Cedar Park Middle School Robotic Timberwolves by exploring their twitter feed,  More info regarding First Lego League can be found at http://www.firstlegoleague.org.

Thank you for showing interest in Cedar Park’s FLL Lego Robotic team, and we hope to see you this Thursday!