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Welcome CIJS Families!

Our CIJS PTO Website is Finally Here!!!

We cannot believe CIJS has finally opened its doors to our children to begin their first 2019-2020 school year!!!

As this is a new school and our first year as the “CIJS PTO,” we are all excited to share this experience and journey with you. We welcome any thoughts and ideas to communicate, improve and find ways to incorporate our children’s education along with our guidance and support.  Therefore, we hope our various forms of communication (i.e., PTO website, newsletter, Facebook and monthly PTO meetings) will provide reminders to important dates, events and key activities for all you busy moms, dads, guardians, and caregivers.

As a non-profit group dedicated to enriching our children’s experiences, your participation and involvement are key factors to CIJS’s success. We appreciate and thank you for your continuous efforts and contribution to help our children grow, learn and explore within their surroundings.

OUR PURPOSE: To enhance the educational environment through: (1) the promotion of parental involvement, (2) volunteer opportunities and (3) foster relationships amongst the parents, teachers, school administrators, and the community. To that end, the CIJS PTO organizes events, programs and fundraisers in support of that mission.

 

 



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UPCOMING EVENTS…in December

January 25, 2020  YARD SALE  10am – 2pm  @ CIJS Front Park Lot

Clear out your clutter at home, garage, closet, or storage area. Join our Fundraiser and make some money while letting go of some unwanted items.

Rent a space $10 or 2 spaces for $20.  ** No MLS or independent distributors. **

You are responsible for pricing, selling, setting up and cleaning up your space or an extra fee will be charged. Keep all your profits!

To reserve your spot please visit the school office or use link below.

https://checkout.square.site/pay/addaca57969a4d84804c95e56b0af484

**proceeds will go towards school activities for the students**

More info: [email protected]


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  All these events cannot happen without parents like you. Please check out the front desk or contact us @ [email protected] for volunteer opportunities.


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Latest News & Info…

PTO MEETING – Wednesday, January 15th @ 6PM  in the Multi-Purpose Room

Please join us and learn about latest events as well as upcoming exciting events in December such as the Winter Event, Holiday Shopping, etc..

For parents who cannot join our PTO meetings, the minutes will be posted under the “CIJS PTO” menu.  Please allow a few days before the minutes are published online.

Check out “Fundraising” and “Volunteer” to learn more about these upcoming events as well as how you can contribute your time and efforts.


Old News & Info…


December 10-14, 2019  Holiday Shoppe for the Kids

Kids will have the opportunity to do their own holiday shopping for you parents and loved ones. We are going to make the experience both educational, fun and memorable for them. Further info will be sent home in the coming weeks. In the meantime, check out SignUp and see if you can donate/lend any festive items and volunteer.

December 14, 2019  Brunch with Grinch

Brunch with Grinch is happening soon. Please check out the attached flyer for latest news. Your kid(s) will have a chance to have a fund time with the Grinch, activities and other wonderful surprises! They are going to have a blast!!! Volunteers are still needed. Please click on Brunch SignUp and help out where you can.

Flyer – Grinch Event Updates

PTO MEETING – Wednesday, November 20th @ Art/Multi-Purpose Room

Please join us and learn about latest events as well as upcoming exciting events in December such as the Winter Event, Holiday Shopping, etc..

For parents who cannot join our PTO meetings, the minutes will be posted under the “CIJS PTO” menu.  Please allow a few days before the minutes are published online.

Check out “Fundraising” and “Volunteer” to learn more about these upcoming events as well as how you can contribute your time and efforts.


EGG CARTONS NEEDED!!! 

Mr. Sweeny would really like some egg cartons for our chicken eggs. Please bring your unused egg cartons to school.


KID FRIENDLY MAGAZINES NEEDED!

If you have any kind of kid friendly magazines, please consider donating to CIJS.

Magazines like: Southern Living, Family Circle, Parenting, Better Homes and Gardens, Nat Geo Kids, Scholastic News, etc.

NO: Fashion or National Geographic magazines


CANCELLED – PUMPKIN PATCH – Due to Inclement Weather the Pumpkins Never Made to Us

One of our first huge fundraiser event will be The Pumpkin Patch. We will need volunteers to help make this a success. The money goes to funding our CIJS Playground.

SignUp Here     The dates/times are as follows:

Friday, October 18th @ 4pm – if you can spare just 30 minutes to help us unload the pumpkins…bring your wagons, carts, etc.

Monday-Friday, October 18, 21-25 & 28-31 @ 4pm-8pm

Saturday-Sunday, October 19-20 & 26-27 @ 8am-8pm


SPIRIT NIGHT @ MEAT N’ FIRE – Monday, October 7th (TBD…5-9pm)

Thank you to all that came out to support CIJS . We hope you enjoyed spending time with your family and friends during CIJS Spirit Night.

Be on the look out for our next restaurant event at Chipotle on 11/5. We will provide definitive time shortly. See you all there!


PTO MEETING – Wednesday, September 18th

For all the parents who were unable to attend our recent PTO meeting, we should have the minutes up so look for that under the “CIJS PTO” menu. Learn about all the exciting events coming up in October as well as for the remainder of the school year. Check out “Fundraising” and “Volunteer” to learn more about these upcoming events as well as how you can contribute your time and efforts.  See above for further details.


GRANDPARENTS’ DAY – Friday, September 13th

I bet your kids were excited to bring in one or both grandparents to show them what they do each day at CIJS. As a parent to a 2nd grader, I was also excited for this day. I wish it was me getting the private tour and my son showcasing all the fun and extraordinary activities they do at CIJS. We will just have to wait and see what our parents have to say about that. Lucky them!!!


T-SHIRT ORDERS – They Have Arrived But Wait to Get Confirmation To Pick Up Your Shirt(s)

An email was sent out confirming their arrival so please stop by CIJS when you can to pick up your t-shirts.


MUSIC PROGRAM – Started on Wednesday, August 21st

Don’t forget, Ms. Gibbons, our music teacher, is coordinating an advanced choir for students who are in 3rd-5th grade. Practice will taken placed already and it is after school on early release days (Wednesday) starting August 21st – 3:30-4:430pm. Please contact Ms. Gibbons directly at [email protected].


PTO MEMBERSHIP FORMS & DUES

It is not too late to hand in your PTO Membership forms and dues ($20/per family per year) should you want to partake in the decision making (i.e., allocating the PTO money, what fundraisers to move forward with, etc.).

Contact Us    [email protected]



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Ongoing Fundraisers: Box Tops, AmazonSmile & Scholastic

BOX TOPS…No More Clipping…It’s Going Digital!!!

You can continue to clip Box Tops the traditional way until they expire and still use their app, Box Tops for Education, to scan a receipt to receive credit for participating products. Earn double points from now until end of this year by submitting both methods!

Please visit Mobile App Info for further details. To learn more, check out Box Tops Education and see Participating Products. Also see sidebar for further info.


AMAZONSMILE

Please support CIJS PTO every time you shop on Amazon. See the sidebar or access AmazonSmile here. Make sure to use Creative Inspiration Journey School Inc. (the Parent Teacher Group). To learn more, please visit About AmazonSmile.


SCHOLASTIC

CIJS Book Orders – Support CIJS Library to obtain points for FREE books when you order books directly on CIJS own Scholastic page. See sidebar or Order Here for further details.

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Donations Still Needed

CIJS Still Needs Your Donations

As you know, CIJS utilizes a homey natural environment which means they do not use single desks, but instead design their classrooms and must of what you see inside the school like a house. They use regular furniture and utilize recycled materials for projects. Please consider donating items to the school.

Below are the items CIJS still needs but please click on Items Needed to see a full list of other items. Make sure to confirm with the CIJS front desk before bringing in these items.

Most Needed Items: 

Glass Jars (Ex: Recycled jars will work such as spaghetti, fruit, pickles, olives etc. )

Rugs

Wicker Baskets

Lamps

Wall Art

Curtains

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Restaurant Night…Tijuana Flats (9/9/19)

Thank you for your support!!!

Once again, another great success with you and everyone coming out to show your support at our local Tijuana Flats in St. Cloud. I hope you all had a fun time with your friends and family while supporting CIJS.

As Tijuana Flats will take about two months to provide us with the funds, it will not be until late October or November before I hear back with actual numbers. Stay tuned. However, your contribution will now offset some needed equipment and supplies for our various programs including the Playground, Agriculture, Music and Art groups.

Our next event is at Meat N’ Fire on Monday, October 7th  5-9PM.

Do you know of a restaurant that would be interested in being part of CIJS Spirit Night? Please send us an email at [email protected] with further information.

Thank you for being a part of the CIJS family and participating in our PTO Restaurant Night.