Get ready for some fun!!!
VETERAN’S DAY AT CALF PEN MEADOW
We will take the time to honor our Veterans through song and written pieces. Students should remember to wear their Boy/Girl Scout uniforms or Patriotic Colors. Families may fill out a Veteran’s Biography for our Wall of Honor. Please also note the “Veterans Day Invite” if you know a veteran who would like to participate in our celebration. Return both forms to Lindsay Given by November 1, 2022. We will also be collecting goods for the Home of the Brave organization. Please see their wishlist attached.
Homes for brave_donation list 2022
THANK YOU to our amazing PTA for all of the treats
for staff during conferences!
You are truly the BEST!!
Costume Parade Information
Monday, October 31st Click here for details.
Appreciating our staff!
The PTA wanted our teachers and staff to make sure they knew how much we appreciate all the time and effort they put in during conference week so we provided baked treats on Wednesday afternoon, energy teas on Thursday afternoon, and a big breakfast (with lots of caffeine) on Friday morning. Thanks to everyone who contributed! If you would like to participate in future monthly Staff Appreciation, please look out for sign up sheets or email us at calfpenmeadowpta@gmail.com
Trunk or Treat - TONIGHT!
Friday, October 21, 2022 from 6:00-7:30 (Trunkers, please arrive at 5:00 pm for set up)
Entry fee: $6 per child or $5 per child for PTA members. CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR!
Scholastic Book Fair - October 26-28, 2022 during the school day.
Please send your little reader in with money to purchase books or set up an Ewallet. You can also shop online at home! More information is available on our school’s book fair page. We will circulate a Teacher’s Wish List next week if you would like to contribute a book to your child’s classroom.
Please note that the State of CT now requires Scholastic to charge tax on book fair books. In the past, a child with $5 to spend could purchase a $4.99 book but this year, they will need $5.31 so plan accordingly.
Author Visit - October 28, 2022. A reading during an All-School Gathering by John-Manuel Andriote who wrote “Wilhelmina Goes Wandering”, a story about our own mascot, Wilhelmina the cow.
Veteran’s Day Celebration - November 11, 2022
The PTA hosts a breakfast for our Veterans and their family members before the All School Gathering. Please consider contributing, baking, or volunteering! Sign up here
Calf’s Corner School Store - November 18, 2022
PTA Meeting - Tuesday, November 15th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Media Center. We plan to have both in-person and virtual options for the November meeting. Look for a message from Mrs. Whitaker with the link a few days before the meeting.
Turkey Trot - November 24, 2022, beginning at 9:00!
THE TROT TEAM IS SEEKING SPONSORS. If you are affiliated with a local business, please reach out and ask them to sponsor our race. The more sponsors we get, the more money we raise for our fantastic charities. Sponsorship information is in this link. Please contact Tor at tor.blackstad@gmail.com with sponsorship questions or commitments.
Please join on Trot day! Live music before and after! We welcome runners and walkers of all abilities and ages - there are three options - 1, 2, or 3+ miles (or you can just come cheer on your friends). The run benefits not only the Calf Pen PTA but Purple Pantry Boxes (bring your non-perishable food on race day) and The Cure Starts Now. Our own Avery Lafferty is a 5th grade student at CPM battling brain cancer so we have chosen to share proceeds with The Cure Starts Now in her honor. Let’s do it for Avery!
For Information or to register click HERE
WEEKLY SHOUT-OUTS!
Big thanks to all of our PTA volunteers for helping to make this busy CPM week run so smoothly. Extra special thanks to the following Members: Jackie Alamo, Molly Maguire, and Traci Gallagher (Teacher treats and breakfast), Tor Blackstad and Traci Gallagher (Turkey Trot Coordinators), Lauren Firimonte (Veterans Day Celebration chair), Stephanie Kanaan (Room Parent Leader), Kevin Lawless (Resident DJ), Melissa Lawless (Photo Fundraiser, Trunk or Treat Chair), Paula Uscilla (Scholastic Book Fair Liaison and Turkey Trot Sponsorships)
Membership
We are very appreciative of all the families and staff who have joined the PTA this year. We have a record number of members at this point in the school year. It isn’t too late so if you are thinking about joining, please fill out the form in the attached link. If you are unable to pay the membership fee, it will be waived.
Follow the PTA on social media!
Facebook - Calf Pen Meadow PTA
Instagram - @calfpenpta
Or Email us - calfpenmeadowpta@gmail.com
First grade students lead vocal exploration!
Important Dates:
Wednesday, October 26th: Early Release Day for Professional Learning @ 1:25 pm
Monday, October 31 - CPM Costume Parade @ 9:15