Crooked Creek Parent/Teacher Organization

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Mark your calendars-- book fair's coming, December 12-16!

Reminder: Thursday, 3/3 7-8 pm.
Let's talk a little PTO, but now that we're in the midst of it, let's also talk ISTEP. How are your kids doing? What can we do as parents, educators, a community to help or change? Come on out and join the conversation!

PTO MEETING – Thursday, March 3, 2016
7:00-8:00 pm
Crooked Creek Media Center (Library)
Please join us to discuss the PTO year to date and what’s ahead. Also, come out to talk to other parents about ISTEP testing and other issues impacting our students and school.
Hope to see you there!

PTO MEETING – Thursday, March 3, 2016
7:00-8:00 pm
Crooked Creek Media Center (Library)
Please join us to discuss the PTO year to date and what’s ahead. Also, come out to talk to other parents about ISTEP testing and other issues impacting our students and school.
Hope to see you there!

It’s almost here- the Chinese New Year and World Festival is this Friday, February 19, 5:30-8 pm!

*Get there early! The Children’s Raffle closes at 7 pm; dinner and children’s games/activities end at 7:30 pm. You want to be sure to use all your tickets, as there are no refunds for unused tickets.

*Avoid parking hassles— use remote parking and the shuttle. The shuttle will run from 5:30- 8:00 pm from First Mennonite Church, 3 minutes south of Crooked Creek at 4601 Knollton Rd.

*You can buy your tickets at the door for $1 each. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.

*There will be something for everyone! In addition to dinner, games and crafts, and the silent auction, new this year are professional face painters, the World Parade, the Gr4 bookstore, and the Candy Buffet. Chinese New Year t-shirts and select spirit wear items will be available for sale.

Schedule of Events
5:30 Doors Open
Buffet Dinner Begins
Silent Auction and Children’s Raffle Open
Children’s Activities and Tea Room Open
6:30 Gr2 & Gr3 Musical Performances led by Mr Braxton
7:00 Children’s Raffle closes (winners posted by 8 pm in hallway outside office)
7:30 World Parade Begins
Dinner Ends
Children’s Games and Activities End
Silent Auction Closes
8:00 Silent Auction and Children’s Raffle Check-Out

See you there!

Get ready to get your bid on! This year's Chinese New Year and World Festival will have incredible silent auction items donated by some pretty amazing and generous community members.

Here are just a few items available for bid:

•Custom, handcrafted jewelry from Collingwood Metalworks
•2 6-month memberships to Community Healthplex
•$125 to use at Fogo de Chao
•2 months of Swim Lessons at Goldfish Swim School
•One dozen cookies a month for a year from Paradise Bakery and Cafe
•Admission for 2 to Perfect North Slopes
•Four V.I.P. Passes to Fair Oaks Farms
•A Chicago museum getaway package for 4 (Field Museum, Museum of Science & Industry, Adler Planetarium, and Shedd Aquarium passes)
•Earthbath Totally Natural Pet Care Products gift basket
•Four One-Day Hopper Passes for Disney World Orlando
•African Safari Wildlife Park V.I.P Car Pass for Eight Guests
And so many more items, services and experiences!

See you at the auction tables on Friday, February 19, 5:30-8 pm!

It's never too early to start thinking about college funding! Come out to Westlane Middle School on Tuesday, February 9 for more info.

Join us Tuesday evening February 9th for College Financial Night. Hear from experts in the areas from University Financial Aid Offices, 529 Plans and 21st Century Scholars. It is never too early to begin to plan for the college experience! Invite your elementary age family friends to attend with you. The event begins at 7:00 PM at Westlane. This event is being sponsored by our outstanding AVID family. Door prizes are awaiting you! See you Tuesday!

Here's the SignUpGenius link to volunteer for the Chinese New Year Festival. We're looking forward to seeing everyone out on Friday, February 19, 5:30-8:00 pm, for a fun evening!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044baaa82da4fe3-chinese

Chinese New Year and World Festival 2016 Our Chinese New Year Festival has gone Global! Thank you for volunteering to help make this year's Chinese New Year and World Festival a success! The actual festival begins at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 8:00, so we will begin setting up at 3:30 p.m. In addition to set-up, we have 3 volunteer shifts avail…

Hello Crooked Creek Families!
The Chinese New Year Festival is on Friday, February 19, 2016, from 5:30-8 pm. In order for this event to be successful, we rely on many volunteers. If you are able to donate just 45 minutes of your time, it can make a huge difference and will be much appreciated.
Please contact Tamu Johnson at 317 459-4686 or email at [email protected]. Please indicate which of the following shifts you are available: 5:15- 6:00 p.m., 6:00- 6:45 p.m. and 6:45- 7:30 p.m., or 7:30- 8:15 p.m.
Thank you for your contributions and we look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, February 19!

The Chinese New Year and World Festival is in 3 weeks-- Friday, February 19, 5:30-8 p.m. There will be a silent auction (once again, we've got INCREDIBLE items available), children's raffle (including teacher experiences), dinner, games/crafts, World Parade, and musical performances by Grades 2 and 3. Make plans to come out for a whirlwind of family fun!
Be sure to check backpack mail for information on the parade and how to order our gorgeous 2016 Year of the Monkey t-shirts!
(All funds raised go towards classroom grants, field trip assistance, family fun nights, program enhancements-- supporting teaching and learning at Crooked Creek.)

We could not let the year end without sending huge thank you's to the following people:
** All the families who contributed to the Staff Appreciation Luncheon. Your generosity was overwhelming, the food and desserts were incredible! It really is one of the most-anticipated days at Crooked Creek. Special thanks to Carla Warthan Miller (committee chair), Kelly Wilson Rude, and all the other volunteers who worked so hard to put it together.
** Allison Stevens (room parent coordinator) and all the room parents who coordinated the winter celebration room parties. Once again, the games were a hit!
** Our music specialist Andrew Braxton, all the Gr4-5 students and all the teachers/staff who participated in the winter program. There was so much talent was on display! And it was so much fun!
** Everyone who helped with the winter book fair. It takes superhero math/counting skills, memory, superior reasoning, and patience. Thank you! And thanks to media specialist Kelly Combs Ouattara, who makes it look easy!
** Meisha Wide, who not only chaired the Grandparents Day program, but is also the Restaurant Night chair. Thank you for always looking for fun, new fundraising evenings for our school!
** Susan Cosand (math specialist), Anne Spaniol (reading specialist) and Natalie Inniger Manthey (resource queen) for a really fun Family Game Night
** Karen Poole Jennings, AFTA coordinator, for putting together our after-school programs. Thanks for bringing great programs and great instructors to CC! And thanks to Ann Ramsdell Midkiff, Steph Hedegard and Carrie Martin who are always there to help out in a pinch!
Happy New Year-- 2016 is going to be great!

Reminder- the Staff Appreciation Luncheon is Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Carla Warthan Miller, our fantastic staff appreciation committee chair, is still looking for 1-2 additional volunteers to help out the day of the event, between 11-2. It would be great to have a couple more hands to help set-out the food and organize it, or assist with clean-up, so even 45-60 minutes of your time would be a tremendous help. :-) If you have any questions or want to help, contact Carla Miller at (317) 847-1485 or [email protected].

You can also help by dropping off a salad, main dish, appetizer, or dessert on Wednesday. (We do have outlets for crock pots as well as some ovens for warming.)

We hope you can contribute to make the day a huge success!

Calling All Crooked Creek Families! Winter Break is nearly here and it’s time to thank our teachers and staff with our annual Staff Appreciation Winter Break Luncheon. We hope you can contribute to make the day a huge success!
WHEN: Wednesday, December 16, drop off starting at 8AM
WHO: All families at Crooked Creek
K, 2nd, & 4th—Main Dishes & Sides
1st, 3rd, & 5th—Salads & Desserts
We do have space for crock pots and we have access to the cafeteria ovens for reheating.
We are also looking for adults to help with set-up, serving, and clean up. Please contact committee chair Carla Miller at [email protected] or (317) 847-1485 if you can help or with questions.
Thanks for taking part in this fun and much-appreciated tradition!