CPES PTA Newsletter (Mar 17, 2026)

Encuentren la versión en español al final de la página. Envíe cualquier pregunta a la Presidente de la PTA a la dirección de e-mail president@cpes-pta.org.

Contents:

  • CPES Happy Hour at Vienna Thai this Thursday 
  • Spring Session for Afterschool Activities
  • Supply Bar
  • Cardinal Campaign Update
  • International Night (and 2nd PTA Meeting) Wednesday March 25th 6-8pm
  • Spirit Wear Store is Open
  • Family Engagement Survey
  • Love Lines and Yearbooks are available for order

CPES Happy Hour

This Thursday come join us at Vienna Thai. Yes some of the proceeds will benefit the PTA but more importantly, we're hanging out and having a good time! March 19th from 5:30-7:30pm at Vienna Thai. 226 Maple Ave W.

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Register for Spring Session of Afterschool Activities

Registration for Spring Afterschool Activities is now open and will run through April 5. Be sure to sign up early to help secure your spot!

Please note that activities will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays this session. Also, there was a small correction to one listing: Art Wolves – Vincent Van GLOW! is open to grades 1–6 (not K–6).  

We look forward to another fun and engaging spring session! 

Winter Session was a hit!
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Warming up for Glow in the Dark Dance Party

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Love the Ball


Annual Supply Bar

There's still time to help purchase items for our Annual Supply Bar - 3/24!  Please click on the SignUpGenius link for additional information.  All items can be dropped off in the PTA Hospitality bin located in the front office.
 

Cardinal Campaign is Live!

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR CARDINAL CAMPAIGN SITE

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The Cardinal Campaign is still live. For some reason, I picked the shortest month of the year in which to run a fundraising campaign. But this comes as no surprise. My phrenologist says I have the brainpan of a stagecoach tilter. So the Campaign marches on!

To ensure we can continue to support our community, this year’s goal is to raise $12,000! Please Donate Today!

  • $25 buys plants for the school garden
  • $60 provides lunch for all teachers in your child’s grade
  • $100 provides a scholarship for a student to participate in after-school activities
  • $300 provides new recorders
  • $500 provides buses for a field trip
  • $500 provides recreation equipment for recess for all grades
  • $1,000 pays for a school-wide assembly

Need even more reason to give? We have two great contests!

  1. 15 minutes extra recess and popsicles to the FIVE classes with the greatest percentage of donors. Remember to select your teacher(s) during the checkout process!
  2. If we reach our goal of $12,000, the whole school will win a pajama day!

You make the below activities possible!

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Faculty Hospitality


International Night - March 25th

At 6pm, we will hold our 2nd PTA meeting in the gym and adjourn to the cafeteria to enjoy International Night.

Celebrate cultures from around the world with our school community!

How You Can Participate

• Host a country or culture table

• Share food, traditions, games, art, or music

• Volunteer or help plan the event

• Support in any way that works for your family

Committee Chair - Ferny Bengali 

email farnaz.bengali@gmail.com 

Click Here to Get Involved


Spirit Wear Store is Open

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Click here for Spirit Wear Store


Family Engagement Survey

And now a message from FCPS:


As a reminder, please take FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey today! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS’ practices to best support our students. Survey topics include:

  • Welcoming environment
  • Communication
  • Student success
  • Advocacy
  • Family and school partnerships
  • Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels

Please complete the survey by Monday, March 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact familyengagement@fcps.edu.


Love Lines

Love Lines are a sweet way to send your student a message, 25 words or less, in the Yearbook. 

Love Lines are available for $5 and can be purchased through the PTA website. All Love Lines must be purchased by Tuesday, March 31. If you need to pay by cash or check, please follow the instructions when you click the link.  

Additionally, yearbooks are ready for pre-order! Yearbooks are $25 if ordered by May 31 and will be available for pickup at Cunningham Park. Yearbook purchased on or after June 1 will be $30. Do you have pictures from school events or class celebrations that you'd like to share with the Yearbook Committee? Please send them to yearbook@cpes-pta.org by Tuesday, March 31.


JOIN THE PTA- click this link


2025-2026 PTA Board

President: Neil Prakash
Secretary: Adam Nowaczyk
Treasurer: Ted Mayo

Find More PTA Info at:

CPES PTA Website
Facebook: Cunningham Park Elementary School PTA


INFORMACION EN ESPANOL


Hora Feliz De CPES

Este jueves, ven a acompañarnos en Vienna Thai. Sí, una parte de los ingresos beneficiará a la PTA, pero lo más importante es que estaremos pasando un buen rato juntos.

19 de marzo, de 5:30 a 7:30 p.m.
Vienna Thai
226 Maple Ave W.


Inscríbete para la Sesión de Primavera de Actividades Extracurriculares

La inscripción para las Actividades Extracurriculares de Primavera ya está abierta y estará disponible hasta el 5 de abril. ¡Asegúrate de inscribirte temprano para asegurar tu lugar!

Ten en cuenta que las actividades se llevarán a cabo los martes y jueves durante esta sesión. Además, hubo una pequeña corrección en una de las actividades: Art Wolves – Vincent Van GLOW! está abierta para grados 1.º a 6.º (no K–6).

¡Esperamos otra divertida y emocionante sesión de primavera!

https://www.cpes-pta.org/afterschool


Barra Anual de Suministros Escolares

Aún hay tiempo para ayudar a comprar artículos para nuestra Barra Anual de Suministros – 24/3.

Por favor haz clic en el enlace de SignUpGenius para obtener más información. Todos los artículos pueden dejarse en el contenedor de Hospitalidad de la PTA ubicado en la oficina principal.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E48A9A729A7FE3-62620854-2026


¡La Campaña Cardinal está activa!

Cada año, las donaciones de las familias de Cunningham Park ayudan a financiar los numerosos programas que patrocina la PTA. Gracias a su apoyo, la PTA puede ofrecer eventos comunitarios, asambleas, autobuses para excursiones, tecnología escolar y ¡detalles para mantener felices a nuestros maestros! A diferencia de otras recaudaciones en las que los niños deben vender algo, el 100% de los fondos de la Campaña Cardinal apoya a Cunningham Park Elementary School. Para asegurar que podamos seguir apoyando a nuestra comunidad, la meta de este año es recaudar $12,000. ¡Dona hoy!

  • $25 compra plantas para el jardín escolar

  • $60 proporciona almuerzo para todos los maestros del grado de tu hijo/a

  • $100 ofrece una beca para que un estudiante participe en actividades extracurriculares

  • $300 compra nuevas flautas dulces

  • $500 proporciona autobuses para una excursión

  • $500 compra equipo recreativo para el recreo de todos los grados

  • $1,000 paga una asamblea para toda la escuela

¿Necesitas aún más motivos para donar? ¡Tenemos dos excelentes concursos!

  • 15 minutos extra de recreo y paletas para las CINCO clases con el mayor porcentaje de donantes. Recuerda seleccionar a tu(s) maestro(s) durante el proceso de pago.

  • Si alcanzamos la meta de $12,000, ¡toda la escuela ganará un día en pijama!


Noche Internacional – 25 de marzo

A las 6:00 p.m., realizaremos nuestra 2.ª reunión de la PTA en el gimnasio y luego nos trasladaremos a la cafetería para disfrutar de la Noche Internacional.

¡Celebra las culturas de todo el mundo con nuestra comunidad escolar!

Cómo puedes participar:
• Organiza una mesa de un país o cultura
• Comparte comida, tradiciones, juegos, arte o música
• Ofrece tu tiempo como voluntario o ayuda a planificar el evento
• Apoya de cualquier manera que funcione para tu familia

Presidenta del Comité: Ferny Bengali