Taiko Drumming Performance

Students have been working hard since last week learning the art of Taiko drumming!  What started out as noise has been transformed into music.  

Two performances will be held this Thursday, March 13, at 1:30 and 6:30.  Please remember to have your children at CP Smith at 6:10 for the evening performance.  (If there is a snow day tomorrow the performances will be rescheduled.)

Just another example of the parents and staff at CP Smith working together to provide enriching experiences for all Smith students!

International Potluck Dinner

This year’s International Dinner is quickly approaching!  

The dinner will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from  5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m., it will be a potluck affair. 

This means that  we are asking all of our attending C.P. Smith families to dig into  your family recipes to create and share one special recipe from  your own cultural heritage. 

A dish with a serving size of a  minimum of 6-8 people is ideal. Due to the nature of the dinner, it is very important to receive an RSVP indicating how many family  members will be attending and what category of food you would  like to share. 

Food will be served from 5:30pm-6:30pm and the dinner itself will  end at 7:00pm. 

Shopping Extravaganza, Math Night and more....

Kids Only Shopping Extravaganza  -  December 9th 

This is a PTO event that all students look forward to every year!  Students have the opportunity to shop for their family members for the holidays, no matter what you celebrate!  Items are priced at 25 cents, 50 cents, $1.00 and $2.00.  The excitement of the kids as they buy gifts for their family can be felt by everyone!  It's super fun!  If you have time to help out at this event please sign up in the office or contact Nadeen St. Pierre at 860-5126 or Karen Ruben at 315-369-8966.

We are still in need of LOTS of donations.  Anything from soaps, picture frames, knick knacks, etc.  Donations can be accepted until Friday, December 6.



Math Night  

November 21 from 6:30 - 7:30 CP Smith will be buzzing with math thinking!  Come with your kids and discover the joy of math.

Join us for a family-oriented evening of fun for all ages.  Math night features a number of stations, run by teachers, parents, and student volunteers.  Each station focuses on a game, puzzle, or other activity that celebrates mathematics.

We still need volunteers to help make the night a success!  Run a math station, help greet visitors, or just bring the family.  To volunteer, sign up at http://bit.ly/17XKJRM Math Night Volunteer Sign Up
or contact parents Neil and Tiffany Delaney ( tiffany.delaney@uvm.edu ) or 651-0182 for more information.

This is another enrichment activity that needs volunteers to make it work!  Don't worry, there is no math you can't do!


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ALL THE TOYS YOUR KIDS ARE WISHING FOR Beat the holiday rush! Shop online and earn cash for your school.

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YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING CAN EARN THE SMITH PTO MONEY

Did you know you can earn money for the Smith PTO just by shopping the sites you already shop?  There are two easy ways.

The first is through Amazon.com  If you access the Amazon site through our blog (in the left hand column) then any purchases made will have a percentage of the purchase go straight to the PTO.

The second ways is through "e BoxTops".  There are over 400 stores included in this site.  Stores you may already shop with on a regular basis like, expedia, Best Buy, Crate and Barrel, Gap and iTunes, just to name a few.  You just need to enroll at  https://www.boxtops4education.com/marketplace

Just choose a store, click on its logo and shop as usual. There are special links to participating stores that enable our school to be credited with eBoxTops® when you make a purchase. Remember, this is at no additional cost to you.  Any eBoxTops® earned will be automatically added to our school’s next Box Tops check.  Just like clipped Box Tops, eBoxTops® are worth 10¢ apiece.

These funds are used to support extra events and programs offered at Smith like field trips, artists-in-residence, classroom mini grants and more!

Pumpkin Raffle and Book Fair Hours

The following are the revised hours for the book fair:

 Monday, October 21, 10:00-3:30

 Tuesday, October 22, 8:00-3:30

 Wednesday, October 23, 8:00-3:30 and for family event   6-8pm

                                         Thursday, October 24, 8:00-3:30

                                         Friday, October 25, 8:00-12:00

Pumpkin Raffle

From October 22 until October 28 students can buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a pumpkin that was decorated by a teacher at CP Smith!  Raffle tickets are only 25 cents a piece and can be purchased in the morning before school.  Tickets can also be purchased during the book fair Wednesday evening. It is a lot of fun and the kids love it!  Stop by and check out all the creative decorations!

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

The PTO is holding a Scholastic Book Fair Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 in the Learning Center. 

The hours are as follows:

• Monday - Thursday open 8:00 - 3:30
• Wednesday evening will have additional hours from 6:00 - 8:00pm
• Friday open 8:00 - 12:00

Students will have an opportunity to preview the books with their class during the school day and write down any book titles that are of interest to them.  Proceeds from the book fair go directly to our Learning Center for books and technology.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME SALE  

 

Wednesday night, during the book fair, we will also be holding a halloween costume sale.  This is a great way to recycle last years' costumes that otherwise would never be worn again! You can drop off any gently used costumes in the bin outside the main office.  Don't forget to come and check out the costumes available for this year's trick or treating!

ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER - GIFT WRAP AND MORE

Our PTO fall fundraiser has started!  This year we are working with a new local fundraising company, Red Barn Fundraising.  Our fundraiser will run from September 19 to October 7.  Through this fundraiser you will be able to sell and purchase gift wrap, holiday cards, and many other great products many of which are local products!

All of the proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the Smith PTO to support the programs that the PTO provides for the classrooms and school.

A notice and permission slip to participate in the fundraiser have gone home with students. This form must be returned to school and then a packet will be sent home.  Family and friends who can't order directly from you can go online.  The necessary information is provided in the packet.

This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year.  We hope you will join us in raising money to continue the programs the PTO financially supports each year.  Without these fundraisers some programs would not be possible.

Some families prefer to make a one time, tax deductible, donation in lieu of participating in the PTO fundraisers.  If you would prefer to make a donation you can send a check into school made out to CP Smith PTO!

                                                Thank you!