Cedar Island Elementary PTO

As the school year is winding down, we just added a few new events here on Facebook!
Dine and donate is next week, we have a school BBQ coming up, and an ice cream social! Check out all the events, mark "going" or "interested" so you get reminders and don't miss out on all the fun! ☀️

Tomorrow! Join us for the last PTO meeting of the school year! 🥳

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK IS COMING!!

Help us celebrate our amazing staff! Staff Appreciation Week is coming (May 4-8) and we want to make it extra special for our incredible Cedar Island staff!

Here's how you can get involved with what our PTO has planned:
• Complete a "thank you" card: You’ll see two “thank you” cards come home with your student(s) this week. Please fill them out—one for your child’s homeroom teacher and one for another staff member who means a lot to your family — and return by Thursday, April 30. Share what makes them special, a favorite memory, or whatever is on your heart!
• Make a donation: We’re collecting donations of drinks (sparkling water and soda), handheld treats (cookies, brownies, etc.), or monetary donations to help cover the week’s events. Every little bit helps us make this possible!

o If you'd like to donate food or drink, please contact Ashley Funke ([email protected]) to coordinate.
o If you'd like to make a monetary donation, please send cash or check (made out to Cedar Island PTO) with your child in an envelope labeled "Staff appreciation week." This will be safely collected in your child's class along with the thank you cards.
• Volunteer: If you have the bandwidth to help set up/clean up on Monday, Wednesday or Friday the week of May 4, we would welcome the support! Please contact Ashley Funke ([email protected]) with your availability.

Our staff gives so much to our students and families every day. With your help, we can show them just how much they are loved.
Thank you for supporting our wonderful staff!
-Cedar Island's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

*please note, the deadline for purchasing tickets to the FAMILY Twins game is Wednesday, April 22! No late registrations can be accepted - see the event for details and the link to purchase!

WOW! You all showed up for the Bobcat Bash and we hope you had as much fun as we did! Thank you to all families that came and volunteers for making tonight possible!
Don't forget to keep bidding on some awesome items in the Silent Auction - new this year, it ends on SUNDAY at 5pm

2026 Bobcat Bash Silent Auction Silent auction '2026 Bobcat Bash Silent Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

Today is the last day to order your VIP wristbands for Bobcat Bash! Skip the lines, and save $2 per wristband!

After tonight, the presale will be closed and you will have to stand in line the day of the carnival!

CLICK HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KJ342HRRTH8NS to fill out the information and pay for your wristbands.
Each wristband includes unlimited games, VIP access, 5 raffle tickets, hair coloring, and face painting. Pre‑ordered wristbands will be sent home Wednesday, April 8, with the child you indicate on the form. Make sure to include your child's first and last name and teacher's name; without that information, we cannot process your preorder.

(Please note, parents do not need wristbands. However, any older or younger siblings wanting to play the games will need wristbands

More info about the Bobcat Bash!
Most time sensitive things to do: donate to your classroom's silent auction basket and buy wristbands NOW!
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Bobcat Bash 2026 is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you on Friday, April 10. This annual spring carnival brings our community together for games, food, and fun as we head into the final weeks of the school year. 100% of the proceeds go back to the Cedar Island PTO to support programs and experiences that enrich your child’s education!

KEY DETAILS

Friday, April 10, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Cedar Island
Activities throughout the school and outdoors (weather permitting)
WRISTBAND PRESALE (SAVE $2)

Wristbands are now on sale! https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/KJ342HRRTH8NS
Pre‑order by Monday, April 6, to lock in the $18 presale price ($20 at the door). Each wristband includes unlimited games, VIP access, 5 raffle tickets, hair coloring, and face painting. Pre‑ordered wristbands will be sent home Wednesday, April 8, with the child you indicate on the form. Make sure to include your child's first and last name and teacher's name; without that information, we cannot process your preorder. Questions? Email [email protected].

SILENT AUCTION: DONATE AND BID

Don't forget: Silent auction basket items are due Friday, April 3 (see graphic for classroom themes)!

And make sure to stop by the media center at the Bash to bid on amazing items—think game nights, Children's Theater tickets, sports paraphernalia and more. A handout with instructions on the bidding app will come home next week. Questions? Email [email protected].

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We depend on our amazing parent community to put on this event! If you or your middle/high school students can help, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ADAC29ABFFC34-62891090-2026 #/ or email [email protected].

GAMES, ACTIVITIES & FOOD

Enjoy face painting, a human slot machine, Maple Grove Fire obstacle course, hockey shootout, a sensory‑friendly quiet room, and more. Food trucks include What’s the Scoop, Mama’s Tacos, and Pronto Pups.

REMINDERS

- This is not a drop‑off event; an adult must stay with all children under 18.

- Parking is available in the school lot. Please avoid Door 5 until after 6 p.m. for Kidstop.

TONIGHT!!!

Come support Cedar Island Elementary School by eating and playing at Chuck E. Cheese this THURSDAY from 3-9pm! See the flyer for details - hope to see you there!

Come support Cedar Island Elementary School by eating and playing at Chuck E. Cheese this THURSDAY from 3-9pm! See the flyer for details - hope to see you there!

Tonight @ 6:30pm! Virtual info session to learn more about volunteering for the Bobcat Bash on April 10th. No commitment required by attending. Complete the form ASAP and you will be sent a meeting link to attend:

Bobcat Bash Virtual Info Session Join Cedar Island PTO members for a virtual meeting to hear about plans for this year’s Bobcat Bash and share ideas. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 pm. A link to join will be emailed earlier that day.