Lots Going on - Updates for the last couple weeks

A few updates for everyone.

A warm welcome to Virginia and Laura who have stepped in to be treasurer and secretary this year. Kelly and Brenda make up the balance of the executive positions as co-chairs. Welcome to all other new and returning members. Many things would not happen at our awesome school without you.  We are always looking for extra hands so please contact us if you would like to help out.

Congratulations to all the participants at the cross country meet earlier this month CMES was well represented.

CMES has now gone paperless for its newsletters. If you missed the letter, here are the details:

Once you sign up you will begin to receive updates via email for communication from the school. here are some of the updates from the past week or so:

Thank you to all those that supported our Vesey spring bulb fundraiser. The bulbs have left PEI and should be in this week. We will get them out as soon as they come in. 

Stay tuned for more information on our annual Poinsettia fundraiser.

Our next council meeting is tomorrow at 7pm in the staff room.

We hope to see you there. 

Welcome back to school everyone. Its hard to believe that it is October already.
I am working on updating the blog. Thank you for your patience. Stay tuned.

Happy Last Day of School!! Thank you for helping to make this a fantastic year! Wishing everyone a safe, and happy summer! See you in September!

As an extra treat for the last week of school, we have added a special Surprise Cookie Day tomorrow!! We are out of chocolate chip cookies, however, we have lots of yummy Caramel, Double Fudge, and White Chocolate Chip Cookies. $1.00 each. Don't miss out on the last chance of the year!

Today marks the end of an era as it is our Food Day Co-Ordinator, Nancy Turner's last food day at CMES.  Thank you, Nancy, for all your hard work over the past 5 years.  We will miss you!!

PLEASE READ FOR IMPORTANT FOOD DAY INFORMATION FOR 2016 / 2017:

Tuesday June 21, 2016

Dear Families,

Regrettably, I will not be returning as the Food Day Coordinator next Fall and food days will not happen unless someone steps up to take over. After volunteering for five years, and assisting for several years before that, it is time for me to move on to new challenges. If you, or a group of parents ­ (round up some friends, it’s a great opportunity if you want to get involved in a positive way in your child’s school;) are interested in taking on a rewarding challenge, please let me know. I am more than willing to train, mentor and share what I have learned. It is rewarding in ways that you would never think.

The Food Days do not have to look anything like what we have now. Make the Food Days fit your schedule and life. Only free on Fridays? Move them to Friday ­ set the schedule to what works for you. I can share the pros and cons of various options.

Our past lunch days have allowed us to raise almost $20,000 a year with the money going directly back to our children to cover the costs of such things as Scientist in the Schools, emergency bussing for walking field trips during inclement weather, field trip subsidies, anti bullying presentations, new technology, recess equipment, playgrounds, sports equipment, shade trees and many other initiatives. If no one steps up, we will have to cut back on the initiatives that we support, and, or rely on more traditional forms of fundraising, such as giftware, chocolate sales and magazine subscriptions.

Two quotes that have motivated me over the years are “ Be the change that you want to see in the world.” and “If it is to be, it is up to me.” Are you the change? It’s time to pass the baton on to the next group of parents. Please don’t hesitate to contact me, even if it is just to learn more about what is involved before making a commitment. Send me an email at nancyt.sc@gmail.com or leave a message at 519­941­7487 x 500. (It’s worth it.)

Regards,

Nancy Turner
Former Food Day Coordinator nancyt.sc@gmail.com

Tomorrow, our final food day for the year is Hot Dog Day!!