Just a reminder everyone that the deadline for ordering yearbooks is tomorrow, Friday, June 2nd. If you do not have a School Cash Online account, it's not too late to create one, or alternatively, you can send in $13 cash in an envelope marked "Yearbook", your child's name and teacher and drop it off to the office. Don't miss this opportunity to have a copy of your child's school memories.

Bike "Roadeo" Permission Form &
Yearbook Order Deadline Reminder

Just a reminder that the CMES Bike "Roadeo" is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 30th from 8:45 to approx. 10:10 for grades 2 to 8. The permission form that was sent home today is needed for tomorrow, my apologies for not sending it home earlier. Be sure that your child has a helmet, bike lock and that their bike is in good working order. Taking part is optional, but highly recommended and a fun way to become a better bike rider.

If your child qualifies for the town wide Bike "Roadeo", a letter will be sent home. It is important to let us know if you are unable to make it to Saturday's event, as we would offer the spot to another student if you can't go.

As well, the deadline for ordering the CMES Yearbook is rapidly approaching! You have until this Friday, June 2nd to order through the School Cash Online. It's a great way to remember this year's school memories for only $13. The grade 8's will receive their yearbook as a grad gift from the School Council.

Good luck at tomorrow's Bike "Roadeo"!

Yearbooks & the Bike "Roadeo" - It must be getting close to June!

It's that time of year again - don't miss your opportunity to order your yearbooks by Friday June 2nd. It is a great memory for all, from the youngest Kindies to the those graduating grade 8, (who will receive their copy as a graduation gift from the School Council.) Yearbooks can be ordered through School Cash Online for $13, but only until JUNE 2nd.

If you have any candid group shots from any CMES sporting or special events that you think might be suitable for the yearbook, we would love to see them. Please email them to cmesyearbook@hotmail.com, or put them on a USB stick and drop it off at the office in an envelope with your name on it, no later than WEDNESDAY, MAY 31st.

Don't forget to tune up your bikes and double check your bell or horn for the Optimists Bike "Roadeo" that is coming to CMES on the morning of Tuesday, May 30th. It's a great opportunity for our kids in grade 2 to 8 to show their bike riding skills. Kinders and grade 1's often get to watch the big kids so that they know what to expect when they get to be old enough to participate. The top 3 boys and top 3 girls in each division will go on to the town wide competition on Saturday, June 3rd. Thank you to the Orangeville Optimists for making this happen.

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Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead is rapidly approaching this Thursday night from 6:00 - 8:00. Don't forget to RSVP as we don't want run out of exciting swag bags! We have some cool activities planned including a button press where you can make your own pin back buttons, make your own lava lamp, explore new technology in the Learning Commons and much more!

If you have a high schooler or their friends in your life that need volunteer hours, and are available on this Thursday, please leave me a message. We could still use a hand running various activities.

You don't want to miss this one; it's going to be a fun night

Join us for the latest free "In The Meadows" family event at Credit Meadows. Full STEAM Ahead: A fun evening of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math activities for the whole family will take place on Thursday, May 11th from 6:00 - 8:00.

We are exploring Motion in it's many forms, so come and check out the new robots and technology in the Learning Commons, make some slime, gak and other goos, have fun with the movement of sound with drumming, games, prizes and lots more. To celebrate the math part of the evening, please wear something with a number on it. Please RSVP nancyt.sc@gmail.com to reserve your loot bag of takeaways.

For more information, if you would like to help out at the event, or if you have teenagers who need volunteer hours and would like to help, please email Nancy Turner at nancyt.sc@gmail.com This event is made possible with a Parent Reaching Out Grant from the Ministry of Education.

Clean out your closets for a good cause! The grade 8's are holding a fundraising clothing drive to help offset the cost of the year end trip to Ottawa. We are accepting clothing, bedding and towels which can be dropped off at Credit Meadows this Monday and Tuesday, April 10th and 11th. It's a win, win!

Save the day for Full STEAM Ahead! A fun filled evening of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math for the whole family on Thursday, May 4th from 6:00 - 8:00. More details about this fun, hands on event to come.

Just a reminder that the Social Media Event - Are You As SOCIAL As Your Kids? is on today, Saturday April 8th from 9:00 - 12:00 at Westside Secondary.

The Dance A Thon was a huge success on Wednesday, March 8th and everyone had a great time. It was wonderful to see so many parents and grandparents come out and share in the fun. A huge thank you to our grade 8's who led the dance too. It is greatly appreciated.

The draw for the Dance A Thon prizes will take place on Friday, March 10th. Students have until 11:00, (just after the first recess,) to get any remaining tickets in for the draw and the winners will be announced at 2:00. If a winning student is absent, their prize will be saved for when they get back. Thank you for your generous support and good luck everyone!

Valentine's Day is around the corner; share the love by ordering your child a Valentine Candy Treat Bag available for $2 through School Cash Online until tonight, Sunday at midnight. You can order extras for your child to give to their Valentine friends too. The treats will be delivered to your child's classroom on Tuesday. This fundraiser is run by the grade 8's to help offset the cost of their upcoming Ottawa trip. Thank you for your support!

The Dance A Thon preparations are well underway, but we could still use your help. Donations of prizes can be dropped off at the office anytime up until this Friday the 17th. We are looking for new toys or gift cards suitable for kids age 4 to 14, especially technology based items. Holiday gifts that weren't a big hit at your house could be great for us and small items can be combined to make larger gift baskets. Please include a note saying that it is for the Dance A Thon and who it is from. Information about the launching of the Dance A Thon will be coming home soon. We're getting EXCITED!!

As well, we are always in need of extra parents or grandparents to help out with the food days on Thursdays. Please leave a comment or send a note in with your child's agenda and we'll get back to you. Thanks for helping to making it happen.