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Originally delivered on 2/7/2023 11:11 pm

SUBJECT: CWE PTA 2023 February Newsletter

FEBRUARY 2023 - www.CWEPTA.com

Message from the President

Hello Cougar Parents,

We are already in February, and before we know it, we will be near the end of the school year. Commonwealth PTA is working hard to make the second half of the school year even more memorable. We are excited about our upcoming World Culture Day on March 9th during the Open House. We plan to have a lot of fun activities for the students, cultural programs from different countries, food trucks, and a lot of fun. We will also have sponsors with great give-aways, a photo booth, and lantern riddles. We invite all of you to come and have a fantastic time experiencing various cultures and traditions from different parts of the world. 

If you would like to be part of WCD, please get in touch with our WCD chair Susana Luehrs. We encourage you to check our website (www.CWEPTA.com) and our Facebook page (CWE PTA) for information and updates about past and upcoming PTA programs.

CWE PTA is always trying to do what is best for our kids.  We are excited about all the new giftings we plan to do for our school, including student enrichment programs, staff and teacher appreciation events, facility enhancements, and educational support.  Only with the support of our amazing group of parents like you can this PTA provide all these and more to our kids, teachers, staff, and school. 

We are bringing in a whole lot of energy to make the second half of the year a time to remember and cherish. Thank you for being part of CWE PTA’s journey to making dreams a reality.

- Gayathri Nandakumar, PTA President 

Shared Dreams Needs Your Help!

Each year, every FBISD campus is asked to recruit volunteers to help sort donated items at the Shared Dreams Facility. They depend upon campus volunteers to help the center run smoothly so that people can receive needed items. 

CWE's dates are 2/28/23 and 3/1/23. Please CLICK HERE for more information. Thank you for making a difference in our community. 

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World Culture Day & Open House
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Get Your CWE Yearbook Now

The early yearbook sales promotion has ended.  Purchase your 2022-23 yearbook HERE for $40. 

For 5th graders, don't forget to turn in your yearbook cover contest entries! Details are posted in Schoology.

Use promo code: COMMONWEALTH23FREESHIPPING to get free shipping on your yearbook order.

Order Yearbook & Submit Photos
Spirit Night - Brandani's Burger, Tacos & Brews

Spirit nights raise money the PTA puts toward special events for the students. Notice this one is from lunch time through dinner!  Let them know you are from CWE when ordering. Thank you for supporting the CWE PTA !

Teacher Appreciation

Our teacher appreciation team will be hosting a Valentine’s Day event on February 14, 2023

A big thank you to Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez - Beam Orthodontics Sugar Land for sponsoring Valentine’s Day event for our amazing CWE teachers and staff.  Beam Orthodontics is located at 4724 Sweetwater Blvd. Suite 103 Sugar Land, TX 77479. 

Website - https://mybeamsmile.com

January Teacher Appreciation Event - Soup and Salad Luncheon

Harvest of the Month - Rainbow Carrots

During this past month, our students got the opportunity to learn about rainbow carrots. The produce comes from local farms. Our parent volunteers cut them into small pieces, and the kids got to try out a new vegetable.

Membership

Become a Member today to support our Students and Staff all year long!  Being a member of the PTA allows you to vote and ‘be in the know’. PTA Membership not only supports the school and provides you with a say in PTA spending and decisions making, but also has special benefits like participation inReflections, the national art programfor students, as well as discounts on rental cars and other amenities. Join the CWE PTA today!

Become a Member Today!
Join the CWE Facebook Group Here!
December Volunteer of the Month

A huge thank you and congratulations to our VIPS of December, Emily Hermes

Emily serves as room rep coordinator, which means she oversaw the planning and coordination of the winter parties....including a last minute request for pizzas for over 1,000 students. Emily manages the flow of information from our board to each classroom. She also volunteered to chaperone a field trip and assists with other in class activities. Thank you Emily!

VIPS Honorable Mentions

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers who donated a total of 465 hours in December---and that's for a month with two weeks of break! I'd like to extend a special thank you to Pepsi Ly and Anjali Singh for being extra generous with their time. We appreciate you!! 

Just a reminder to make sure you have your district background check prior to volunteering with Commonwealth. We need you and your skills and are so appreciative of all of our volunteers. Volunteers are part of what makes Commonwealth such an amazing school!

Complete Background Check Here

Thank you to all who are reporting their off-campus volunteer hours!

Quick note: Feel free to estimate the total hours for the month and just submit one entry. This is how most people submit hours. Entering per day is fine as well. Please use the method that is easiest for you.

Please report your volunteer hours for November through the PTA website.  

Record Volunteer Hours
February Birthdays!

The PTA would like to wish the following CWE teachers and staff a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!   

  • 2/3 Ms. Erika Tinnin, Dyslexia Teacher
  • 2/5 Ms. Esther Sanchez, Custodial Staff 
  • 2/9 Ms. Renata Smith, 2nd Grade Teacher
  • 2/7 Ms. Melinda Draney, 4th Grade Teacher
  • 2/13 Ms. Alex Collie, 3rd Grade Teacher
  • 2/14 Ms. Eileen Cruz, Special Education Teacher 
  • 2/14 Ms. Emily Nichols, 2nd Grade Teacher
  • 2/15 Ms. Wendy Eggenschwiler, Attendance Clerk/Registrar 
  • 2/17 Ms. Aime Dang, 4th Grade Teacher 
  • 2/18 Ms. Sara Cunningham, 1st Grade Teacher 
  • 2/21 Ms. Liz Bell, Campus Compliance Coordinator
  • 2/25 Ms. Carrie Prince, 1st Grade Teacher

Upcoming CWE PTA Events
Wednesday, February 8
8:30a PTA Board Meeting
Monday, February 13
8:45a 4th - World Culture Day In-Class
Tuesday, February 14
8:45a 5th - World Culture Day In-Class
Tuesday, February 21
8:45a KG - World Culture Day In-Class
Wednesday, February 22
8:45a 1st - World Culture Day In-Class
Thursday, February 23
8:45a 2nd - World Culture Day In-Class
Friday, February 24
8:45a 3rd - World Culture Day In-Class
Wednesday, March 1
8:30a PTA Board Meeting
Thursday, March 9
4:30p CWE Open House & World Culture Night
Thank You Sponsors

Please join us in thanking our 2022-2023 Sponsors. When you visit their business please be sure to let them know you are with our Organization!

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