Colonial Trail Elementary School PTA

Shop early. Stress less. Summer more. ☀️📚
EPI school supply packs make back-to-school prep easy — order by 7/6 using School ID CTE000.

📚 CTES Yearbooks are still available!

Order your yearbook today for $32 each.

Scan the QR code to order online through Jostens.

If you order online, please send a screenshot of your receipt to your student’s teacher on ParentSquare. Yearbooks can be picked up from the office on Tuesday or Wednesday.

You may also send $32 cash — exact amount only — or a check payable to CTESPTA with “Yearbook” in the memo.

Thank you for supporting CTES! 💙💚

Thank you Mathnasium Short Pump for being a Silver Member Sponsor for the Colonial Trail Elementary School PTA.

🎁 Wednesday – Treat Yourself Day 🎁

Today we’re celebrating our teachers with a little extra pampering!

Student Mission: Students may bring their teacher a gift card to a favorite place, such as a restaurant, coffee shop, store, nail salon, or spa.

It’s a simple way to say thank you and help our amazing teachers feel special, appreciated, and celebrated for all they do each day.

🌟 Our Teachers Are Stars!💙💚 Go Cubs!

🍿 Tuesday – Snack Like a Star 🍿

Every star deserves their favorite snacks!

Student Mission: Students can bring their teacher a favorite snack, drink, or sweet treat to brighten their day.

Ideas include:
• Favorite chips, popcorn, or crackers
• A favorite candy or sweet treat
• Coffee, tea, soda, or another favorite drink
• A small snack basket or goodie bag

Let’s continue celebrating our amazing teachers and make them feel like the stars they are!

🌟 Our Teachers Are Stars!
💙💚 Go Cubs!

❤️ Monday – Star Style Day ❤️

Let’s kick off Teacher Appreciation Week by showing how well we know our teachers!

Student Mission: Students can celebrate their teacher by honoring something they love.

Wear or bring something inspired by your teacher’s favorite things, such as:• Their favorite color• Their favorite sports team• Their favorite movie, book, character, or theme• A small item or drawing inspired by something they love, like coffee, books, animals, or hobbies

Let’s make our teachers feel seen, celebrated, and loved.

🌟 Our Teachers Are Stars!💙💚 *Go Cubs!

⭐ Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 ⭐
May 4–8, 2026

Theme: Our Teachers Are Stars 🌟

We are excited to celebrate our amazing teachers all week long! Each day has a fun way for students to show appreciation and make their teachers feel special.

💙 Monday – Star Style Day
Dress for something your teacher loves! Wear their favorite color, sports team gear, or something inspired by their favorite movie, book, animal, hobby, or theme.

🍿 Tuesday – Snack Like a Star
Bring your teacher their favorite snack, drink, or sweet treat to brighten their day.

🎁 Wednesday – Treat Yourself Day
Bring your teacher a gift card to one of their favorite places, such as a restaurant, coffee shop, store, nail salon, or spa.

💌 Thursday – Fan Mail Day
Bring your teacher a note, drawing, or poster sharing why they are special, your favorite class memory, or why you think they are a star.

🏆 Friday – All-Star Field Day
Wear your class T-shirt, bring your A-game, and show your all-star spirit as we finish the week strong!

Thank you to all of our wonderful teachers for the love, care, and dedication you give our students every day.
💙💚 Go Cubs!

Make back-to-school shopping easier!

Have you ever wished someone else could handle all your school supply shopping? CTES PTA has you covered!

Use the link below and school code CTE000 to order your child’s supplies for the 2026–2027 school year. Supplies will be delivered straight to your child’s homeroom in the fall.

School Code: CTE000
Order Here: https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/

Easy, convenient, and one less thing on your back-to-school to-do list!

Grab a piece of history before it's gone! We have a limited number of last year’s yearbooks available at a discount. They’re selling on a first-come, first-served basis, so email [email protected] now to claim yours!

2024-2025 - $20
2023-2024 - $15
2022-2023 - $10
2019-2020 - $5

If you would like to purchase the current yearbook, please click on the link below to order a copy now
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1729611/Colonial-Trail-Elementary-School/-/20250728071518287131/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/20250728071518307131/?utm_term=All+Subscribers&utm_campaign=YBK_MER4359827892_SY26_National_FOMO_EM2_20260416&utm_medium=email&utm_source=exacttarget&utm_content=Sec0_Header_Button /0

CTES Auction Item - Pick ups
For those who were unable to pick up the auction items - gift card / gift certificates / gift baskets on Friday, April 10th, please send an email to [email protected] to schedule a pick up.
Please note that no pick ups are required for teacher experiences. These will be communicated to you via email by the respected teachers.