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Introducing the 2020-21 CMS-PTO Board of Directors

Introducing the 2020-21 CMS-PTO Board of Directors

President: Sara Grignon

Secretary: May Bakken

Treasurer: Ronda Gieryn

Fundraising: Abha Nulkar

Direct Donations Lead: Susan Gao

Small Events Lead: Shruti Dixit

Large Events Co-leads: Natalie Hargrove and Keily Morales

Communications & Marketing Lead: Raka Agrawal

Parliamentarian: Jenny Morrissey

Please note that we do have some open positions. If you are interested in any of them, please send an email to communications@cms-pto.org

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May 4-8, 2020 is Staff Appreciation Week! 

May 4-8, 2020 is Staff Appreciation Week! 

It takes a lot of people to make CMS the special place it is. Even though campus is closed, parents and students can still let CMS employees know how much we appreciate them. Here are some ideas:

  • Send an email to your favorite staff members telling them why you appreciate them.
  • Students can hold up a sign for their teacher when classes meet online.
  • Students can make a fun video for staff members.
Unfortunately, we can’t put on catered lunches for our staff this year, so CMS-PTO will be sending a gift card to each staff member. Your generous contributions have made this possible!
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CMS-PTO Needs Board Members

* CMS-PTO Needs Volunteers! 
Do you like event planning? Are you a wordsmith or are numbers more your thing? It can be hard to find volunteer opportunities at middle school. Being on the PTO board is a great way to be involved. If you have questions or are interested in any of the positions below, please contact May Bakken at president@cms-pto.org. Please note that all positions can be co-chaired. The election will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the CMS-PTO meeting at 6:30pm in the CMS Office Conference Room.

Positions:

  •       President
  •       Communications
  •       Fundraising
  •       Community Programs (parent education seminars, community events)
  •       Secretary
  •       Treasurer
  •       Parliamentarian
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 Coffee and Conversation with CMS Principal, Jenn Lashier

 Coffee and Conversation with CMS Principal, Jenn Lashier
 
You’re invited to CMS-PTO’s second Coffee and Conversation with CMS Principal, Jenn Lashier. It will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 8:20-9:30am in the Staff Lounge. This is a great opportunity to chat with Dr. Lashier and meet other CMS parents. Coffee and juice will be provided. When you arrive at campus, please sign in at the office and you’ll be directed to the Staff Lounge. Questions? Please contact May Bakken at president@cms-pto.org.
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October 5 is e-waste recycling day!

GOT E-WASTE? Let CMS-PTO help you recycle it!
Bring your e-waste to the Cupertino Middle School parking lot on Saturday, October 5 from 9am-4pm. The address is 1650 S. Bernardo Avenue in Sunnyvale. People will remove it from your car, so you don’t even have to get out! The items will be recycled and CMS-PTO will receive some of the profit. You get to rid your home of old electronics and raise some money for CMS-PTO!

Accepted items include phones, wires, cable, laptops, desktops, printers, batteries, small household appliances (such as toaster ovens and fans), CD drives, CD/DVD/MP3 players, clocks, digital cameras, fax machines, flat screens, keyboards, modems, sound systems, televisions, typewriters, video cameras, video game systems, zip drives. No large appliances, such as refrigerators and washers, and no CDs/DVDs.

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Shop on Amazon.com and raise money for CMS-PTO

CMS-PTO is now a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Start your search here every time you shop! Tell your friends and family to start their Amazon shopping at cms-pto.org/amazon.

Click here to go to Amazon

The link takes you to a page with books, but you can shop for anything on Amazon!

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CMS-PTO Talk this Tuesday!

  * Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 — CMS-PTO Talk: Executive Function
       Have you ever thought that your child should be more organized? Is it frustrating when they wait until the last minute to complete a project instead of managing their time effectively? Join us in the CMS Library from 6:30pm-8:00pm and learn more about Executive Function and how we can help our children improve these skills. Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cms-pto-talk-executive-function-tickets-71667594705
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CMS-PTO Talk: Executive Function

Executive Functioning: What, Why, and How
Does your child struggle with: -Organization -Time Management -Learning skills?
Welcome to middle school! Executive Functioning (EF) involves a critical set of capacities governed by the prefrontal cortex, the last part of the brain to develop, and students who have EF difficulties are the norm, not the exception. Join us as we host Ali Zidel Meyers, of Meyers Learning Center, for a dynamic presentation on Executive Functioning Skills. Ali will address the “what’s, why’s, and how’s” of these significant life skills. She’ll also provide practical tools and resources that parents can utilize to support their children’s emerging EF capacities and growth.
Details:
Where: Cupertino Middle School library When: Tuesday, September 17th from 6:30-8:00pm.
Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cms-pto-talk-executive-function-tickets-71667594705
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Upcoming events

CMS-PTO is hosting a lot of events in the fall. We look forward to seeing you there!

    * Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 — CMS-PTO Talk: Executive Function
       Have you ever thought that your child should be more organized? Is it frustrating when they wait until the last minute to complete a project instead of managing their time effectively? Join us in the CMS Library from 6:30pm-8:00pm and learn more about Executive Function and how we can help our children improve these skills. Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cms-pto-talk-executive-function-tickets-71667594705
   
 * Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 — Dine Out Night at Chipotle (20688 Homestead Rd., Cupertino)
        Eat at Chipotle from 5:00pm-9:00pm and help CMS! Show the attached flyer on your smartphone or print out a copy and show it to the cashier when you order. 33% of the night’s proceeds will be donated to CMS-PTO!  https://tinyurl.com/yy9xt8f7
* Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 — CMS-PTO Meeting in the CMS Library at 6:30pm

* Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 — E-waste Recycling at CMS
Do you have old electronics that are just collecting dust? Is your printer on its last legs? Are you wondering what to do with all the e-waste you have in your garage? Donate it at CMS-PTO’s E-waste recycling event! Load it in your car, pull into the CMS parking lot, people there will unload it for you so there is no need to get out of your vehicle, and then drive away. It’s that easy! This is not only for CMS families, so please tell your friends and neighbors. 

* Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 — Fall Family Night at CMS
        Join us at the annual CMS-PTO Fall Family Night. Experience the food, art, music, and dance of cultures from around the world! This is a free event, so bring the whole family. If you are interested in helping, please contact May at president@cms-pto.org. 
 
    * Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 — Dine Out Night at Chipotle (20688 Homestead Rd., Cupertino)
        Eat at Chipotle from 5:00pm-9:00pm and help CMS! 33% of the night’s proceeds will be donated to CMS-PTO!  Please show the cashier this flier (https://tinyurl.com/yxq2bljm) when ordering. 
 
    * Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 — CMS-PTO Meeting in the CMS Library at 6:30pm
 
    * Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 — CMS-PTO Talk: Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

        We can all be overly emotional at times. Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, as well as identify the emotions of people around you. Emotional intelligence (EQ) becomes increasingly more important as a student gets older to reach their full potential. Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cms-pto-talk-emotional-intelligence-eq-tickets-71671329877

Your donations to CMS-PTO help fund these events and many more things for CMS!