Thursday, June 30, 2011

Coconut Grove Elementary is an "A" school!!!

We are Back!!!

Coconut Grove Elementary is an "A" school!

Thanks to the Teachers( of course), Dr. Lopez (Amazing), all the staff (more like familly) and the Kids!

You did it!!

Congratulations!!!! 

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Thank you

Dear Parents, Teachers and Students:

On behalf of the 2010-2011 CGE PTA Board I would like to thank everyone for their generous time and overall support in helping make this such a successful year. On the back is an amazing list of wonderful things the CGE PTA has accomplished this year.

I would also like to take this opportunity to introduce the 2011-2012 CGE PTA Board elected Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the General CGE PTA meeting. Please join me in wishing them success!

President Daniel Pena
VP/ Fundraising Chanel Hart
VP/ Membership Yudith Monsalve
VP/ Programs Mia Sorensen
Treasurer Josh D’Alemberte
Recording Secretary Claudia Villarreal
Corresponding Secretary Hillah Menendez
 
Thank you again and we wish you a happy and healthy summer vacation.
Sincerely,
Mia Sorensen
CGE PTA
President 2010-2011

What CGES PTA has accomplished for Coconut Grove Elementary School 2010-2011

*$
*$3,500- Teachers Wish List- Help off set expenses for the classroom.
*$2,500- After school Tutoring
*$3,000- Media Center repairs- Electrical for the computer lab.
*$3,000- Awards-Pins and trophies for award ceremony.
*$1400- Classroom books.
*$350- Special needs - Pay for children who can’t afford field trips.
*$12,000- Smarts Boards- 4 Smarts Boards,4 Projectors, installation.

* Uniform donation- Help children who can't afford uniforms.
*$500- Teacher of the Year- Awards and luncheon.
*$600- Local, State, National dues and insurance.
*$600-Beautification- Gardens and Butterfly garden
*$700- Books for Battle of the Books
*$3,000- Media Center -Purchase of new books
*$200- Attendance -Pizza Parties
*4,000- AR Enterprise - the testing program that allows the kids to read and test on over 100,000 different books
*$60- Spanish Heritage Month-Pizza Party
*$600- Holiday Program and Dinner
*$800- Principals Luncheons - Celebrate those children who make straight A1A-You go kids!
*$1,000- Books for teacher’s personal libraries
*$500- FCAT snacks
* $1,500-Staff Appreciation
800- Harvest Fest- Purchased entertainment to help teachers raise money for classrooms.
* $3,500- Class room key board set
* $100- Safety Patrol
*$500- Garden
*$600- 5th grade graduation

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

May Events

BOOK FAIR
DIVE INTO SUMMER READING
DATES-MAY 16TH-MAY 20TH
TIME-8AM-4PM
LOCATION-CAFETERIA
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Sign up sheet on CGE PTA bulletin boards.
NED Yo-Yos on sale at the Book Fair.
SPRING PROGRAM
COCONUT GROVE ELEMETARY SHOW CASE
DATE- WENDESDAY, MAY 18 2011
TIME-5:30-7:30
LOCATION-CAFETERIA

See the amazing projects the children are doing in their classrooms.
CGE PTA will provide appetizers, drinks and face painting.
Afterschool programs will provide entertainment.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
CGE PTA
GENERAL MEETING
DATE-MAY 26, 2011
TIME- 6PM
LOCATION- AUDITORIUM

This is the last meeting of the 2010-2011 school year.
Elections will be help for the new CGE PTA Board.
If you are interested to be part of the CGE PTA Board, signup sheets are on the PTA bulletin boards.
Or

E-mail: coconut grove.pta@gmail.com
Web:  http://www.coconutgroveelementarypta.org
Blog:  www.coconutgroveelementaryschoolpta.blogspot.com
Schoolnotes:  http://new.schoolnotes.com/xpages/view/82363/2
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=156934600987710

FIPA
GENERAL ELECTIONS
MEETING
DATE- MAY 24, 2011
TIME- 6:30 PM
LOCATION –AUDITORIUM
At this meeting we will discuss “What is FIPA? How does it help our school?”
as well as elect a new FIPA Board.
Please join us.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

General Meeting with District 2 Commissioners

Coconut Grove Elementary PTA
General meeting
April 28, 2011
6pm
School’s auditorium

Special Guests

District 2 Candidates

Commissioner Marc Sarnoff
Williams Armbrister
Michelle Niemeyer
Donna Milo
Join us at Coconut Grove Elementary school as we introduce the candidates for City Of Miami District 2 Commissioner followed by a question and answer session.
 

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Updated info

Dear CGE PTA Members,
 
Well another month  has come and gone .Just two more to go.Wow! Where did the year go?
 
Here are some of the exciting things going on with CGE PTA:
 
April 5--CGE PTA Board Meeting
 
April 11-15- FCATS- CGE PTA will be providing healthy snacks(apple slices, granola bars and juice) for all the children who are testing. If you would like to help please show up in the cafeteria between 8 and 8:30 to load snacks and get them to the classrooms. We need coolers!If you would like to donate one for this event bring it to the PTA corner. Please make sure your name is on the cooler.
 
April 28- CGE PTA General meeting- 6pm in the cafeteria -We are inviting the candidates for City of Miami Commissioner for our district to introduce themselves and give our members a chance  to say hello.
 
April 29 - Field Day- This is a chance for the kids to show of their athletic abilities.CGE PTA will be handing out fruit and drinks to help keep the kids hydrated. If you would like to help there will be volunteer sign up sheets on the PTA Info Boards or you can respond to the e-mail.
 
May 2-6- Staff Appreciation Week- All week long CGE PTA shows how much we love our staff by everyday doing a special events . If you want to get involved, watch for the schedule of events later this week.
 
UPDATES
 
 
To The Top Campaign is going great!!! Over  $9,000 so far !!!! Remember every penny goes to the media center for the kids!!!
 
I want to thank everyone who has donated so far.
 
• $100: Friend of CGES- Robyn Martin , Ignace Benarches, M Bustamente, Coraly Lopez, Paul Cavauto
• $250: Fellow of CGES- USB
• $350: Stingray Society
• $500: Champion of CGES- Jonathan Blum and Ramsey Sullivan, Janine and Jim Turk  , Scott and Sabrina Ferris
• $1000: Coconut Grove Heritage Society
• $2500: Corporate Sponsor-Abigail Dubearn with a  $3000 Stock  Lim
• $5000: CGES Founders Circle-Sacha Dubearn with a $5,000 Microsoft stock donation 
 
You can still contribute. Many companies , churches and clubs will match donations . Spread the news .Every penny counts!
 
 
TO THE TOP KICKS OFF!!!

Dear Friends of Coconut Grove Elementary,
Coconut Grove Elementary turns 100 this year! We are the oldest operating school in Dade County! Help CGES celebrate by doing your part to help the school renovate and update our media center through the Coconut Grove Elementary School Capital Campaign - also known as TO THE TOP!
.
TO THE TOP Literacy Campaign. Please fill out the form below and attach your check or cash donation. You can also pledge a stock donation or you may give online at www.coconutgroveelementarypta.org <http://www.coconutgroveelementarypta.org/> .
3351 Matilda St, Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

Your contributions are tax deductible and ANY amount is appreciated:
Strengthen your commitment to Coconut Grove Elementary!
Warmest Regards,
Yvonne Carey-Lederer                    100% of your donation goes to the Media Center!!!!
VP of Fundraising

Name:_______________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________ Phone:_____________________
Donation amount:__________________________________________________
Check or cash:________________________________________
Pledge a stock donation:________________________________________________
Earmark your donation for specific books._______________,
English, French, Spanish.

Take a look at what the CGE PTA has done so far this year!!!
.
*$
*$3,500- Teachers Wish List- Help off set expenses for the classroom.
*$2,500- After school Tutoring
*$5,400- Media Center repairs- Electrical for the computer lab.
*$1,200- Awards-Pins and trophies for award ceremony.
*$700- Classroom book sets.
*$350- Special needs - Pay for children who can’t afford field trips.
*$5,000- Smarts Boards- 2 Smarts Boards,2 Projectors, installation.

* Uniform donation- Help children who can't afford uniforms.
*$500- Teacher of the Year- Awards and luncheon.
*$600- Local, State, National dues and insurance.
*$600-Beautification- Gardens and Butterfly garden
*$700- Books for Battle of the Books
*$1,500- Media Center -Purchase of new books
*$200- Attendance -Pizza Parties
*$2,000- AR Enterprise - the testing program that allows the kids to read and test on over 100,000 different books
*$60- Spanish Heritage Month-Pizza Party
*$600- Holiday Program and Dinner
*$300- Principals Luncheon - Celebrate those children who make straight A1A-You go kids!

 
*$500- FCAT snacks
 
*$1,000- Teacher Appreciation- classroom books donation
 
 

Hope to see you soon.
 
Thanks so much for all your help and support.
 
Sincerely,
 
Mia Sorensen
CGE PTA President
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Coconut Grove Elementary PTA
 
800- Harvest Fest- Purchased entertainment to help teachers raise money for classrooms. *$1,500- Follets Books- New books for the Library