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.

Christmas in the Meadows is just two days away!

It's not too late to get a gingerbread house to add to the gingerbread village. They are available for $4 from the office. We have some great events lined up including the Christmas store where children can buy presents for their family for $1 - $5, parents no peeking! free hot chocolate & cookies, family sing-a-long, the Kindergarten Choirs & the Concert Band, photo booth, crafts and the Book Fair in the Learning Commons. Please help fill the Mitten & Toque Tree by donating new mitts and hats for those less fortunate in the community; and we are collecting non perishable food for the

Orangeville Food Bank.  

It's going to be a memorable night!

We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, December 8th from 6:30 - 8:30.

Christmas in the Meadow is coming !!!

Mark your calendars for December 8th 2016 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Kindergarten Choir 6:30
Family Christmas sing along in the gym
Christmas store (Children can purchase items for family and friends $1-$5
Craft Room
Holiday Book Fair in the Library
Credit Meadows gingerbread village display

ALL FREE WITH A FOOD BANK DONATION!!!

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!!

Tomorrow is Pita Pit Wednesday!!

Yippee!! Tomorrow is Pasta Wednesday!!

Our Hero, Everyday!!

Congratulations to CMES' hero, Nancy Turner, on receiving a UGDSB Everyday Hero award last night. The awards were presented to 10 recipients at a ceremony in Guelph. Nancy, we appreciate everything you do for our school and community, and we couldn't be more proud, or happy for you! Thank you!