PTO Points 12.17.2015

    

Happy Holidays

On behalf of the CIS PTO, we hope you have a wonderful and safe Holiday Season! We will see you next year! School resumes on January 4, 2016. Next PTO meeting will take place the same week, Thursday, January 7th @ 7pm. Until then...Happy Holidays!

POTH
POTH is an annual fundraiser and tradition at Columbia. It is a fun, friendly lip syncing competition that involves groups of three or more 5th and 6th grade students who perform on the Kings High School Stage in February! Click on the links below to view all POTH related information.  

POTH Packet

POTH Preview Night Info
POTH DVD Sale Form
POTH Mandatory Practice Info
POTH Ticket Sale Form
POTH Additional Tx Sale Form

Winter Student Clubs
The Student Clubs for the winter session will take place on Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm from January 19th-February 23rd. Click the registration form below for more details. Return completed form to CIS office by January 8th to reserve your child's spot.

Winter Student Club Registration Form

KingsUKnights

Thank you to the families who have graciously donated items to help with the KingsUKnights program. We truly have a KINGSSTRONG community! If you have any additional questions or comments about this program, contact KingsUKnights at kingsuknights@gmail.com. 

Staff Appreciation

The Staff Appreciation Committee has collected a binder full of helpful gift giving ideas for the teachers. It includes a copy of the "teachers favorites" list that they have kindly filled out. The binder will be placed in the front office for your review. 

Spiritwear

The CIS Spiritwear orders have arrived and will be distributed by Friday, December 18th. If you have ordered items for a Holiday gift, they will be held at the CIS front office for your pickup. 

Student Directories

Update: The student directories are currently being processed. We are hoping to have them distributed this Friday, December 18th.  Thank you for your patience throughout this transition. Sorry for the inconvenience that this delay may have caused.

Thank You
Thank you goes out to the following committee coordinators for their hard work and recent organizing efforts...

• Shannon Russell for organizing the CIS Spiritwear sale. 
• Alice Hall, along with the Staff Appreciation Committee for organizing all of the events for the CIS staff. 
• April Rivera for organizing the Parent's Night Out Fundraiser at Lifetime Fitness. 
• Beth Renner & Amie Kocher for their time and diligence with creating and organizing the student directory. 

PTO Points 12.10.2015

    

KingsUKnights

Please consider giving a gift to the community this Holiday Season. A new program is taking place this year to fulfill the needs of our Kings families for the Holidays.  KingsUKnights will find members of the community to match the needs of any family that is referred by a counselor. If you, your organization or business is interested in sponsoring a student and/or family in the Kings School District for the holidays this year, please contact KingsUKnights at kingsuknights@gmail.com. 

Staff Appreciation

The Staff Appreciation Committee has collected a binder full of helpful gift giving ideas for the teachers. It includes a copy of the "teachers favorites" list that they have kindly filled out. The binder will be placed in the front office for your review. 

POTH

The Puttin' On The Hits Committee have been busy preparing for our next big fundraiser of the year! POTH is an annual tradition at Columbia. It is a fun, friendly lip syncing competition that involves groups of three or more 5th and 6th grade students who perform on the Kings High School Stage in February! Click on the link below to view the detailed informational packet. 

POTH Packet

Student Directories

Update: The student directories are currently being processed. We are hoping to have them distributed this Friday or Monday.  Thank you for your patience throughout this transition. Sorry for the inconvenience that this delay may have caused.

Thank You
Thank you goes out to the following committee coordinators for their hard work and recent organizing efforts...

• Shannon Russell for organizing the CIS Spiritwear sale. 
• Alice Hall, along with the Staff Appreciation Committee for organizing all of the events for the CIS staff. 
• April Rivera for organizing the Parent's Night Out Fundraiser at Lifetime Fitness. 
• Beth Renner & Amie Kocher for their time and diligence with creating and organizing the student directory. 

PTO Points 12.3.2015

    

Meeting
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! Reminder: there will not be a PTO meeting for the month of December. Mark your calendars for January 7th @ 7pm in the Art Room for our next meeting. 

Parents Night Out Fundraiser

Lifetime Fitness, Parents Night Out is tomorrow, Friday, December 4th from 6-9pm. This fun-filled night will consist of rock climbing, gym games, crafts and more. Pizza from the Life Cafe' will be provided. Registration Deadline was Tuesday, December 1st. If you were not able to register/attend at this time, watch for additional Parents Night Out events in the New Year! 

Spiritwear

The CIS Spiritwear Sale is available now through December 8th. Click the link below to view the sweatshirts style. Orders are placed online only. 

To order, go to ‎qualitysports.yolasite.com/columbia-intermediate.php. 

Spiritwear Flyer

KingsUKnights

Please consider giving a gift to the community this Holiday Season. A new program is taking place this year to fulfill the needs of our Kings families for the Holidays.  KingsUKnights will find members of the community to match the needs of any family that is referred by a counselor. If you, your organization or business is interested in sponsoring a student and/or family in the Kings School District for the holidays this year, please contact KingsUKnights at kingsuknights@gmail.com. 

POTH

The Puttin' On The Hits Committee have been busy preparing for our next big fundraiser of the year! POTH is an annual tradition at Columbia. It is a fun, friendly lip syncing competition that involves groups of three or more 5th and 6th grade students who perform on the Kings High School Stage in February! Click on the link below to view the detailed informational packet. 

POTH Packet

Student Directories

Update: The student directories are currently being processed. We are hoping to have them distributed by next Friday.  Sorry for the inconvenience that this delay may have caused. Thank you for your patience throughout this transition. 

Thank You
Thank you goes out to the following committee coordinators for their hard work and recent organizing efforts...

• Thanks again to Alice Hall, along with the Staff Appreciation Committee and everyone who donated items and/or time for all of the fall teacher/staff conference dinners. 
• Thanks to April Rivera for organizing the Parent's Night Out Fundraiser at Lifetime Fitness. 

PTO Points 11.19.2015

    

Staff Appreciation Thanksgiving

It is time for the 12th annual  CIS PTO Staff Appreciation Committee's Thanksgiving Bread distribution. Every year, it is tradition to present each staff member with a loaf of homemade bread to share with their families over Thanksgiving break, as a "thank you" for their continued dedication to our kids. We are in need of 85 loaves of homemade bread. Click on the signup link below to help continue this tradition. 

Thanksgiving Bread Signup

POTH

Mandatory Parent Meeting tonight, November 19th @ 6:30pm in the Media Center. (Only one parent from each group needs to attend). 

The Puttin' On The Hits Committee have been busy preparing for our next big fundraiser of the year! POTH is an annual tradition at Columbia. It is a fun, friendly lip syncing competition that involves groups of three or more 5th and 6th grade students who perform on the Kings High School Stage in February!

Click on the link below to view the detailed informational packet. 

POTH Packet

Parents Night Out Fundraiser

Enjoy a night out while the kids have fun! Lifetime Fitness is offering a Parents Night Out on Friday, December 4th from 6-9pm. This fun-filled night will consist of rock climbing, gym games, crafts and more. Pizza from the Life Cafe' will be provided. The cost is $20 1st child, $15 each additional family member. Lifetime will donate $5 back to CIS for every child that registers and attends! Print and return the registration form below to CIS with cash or check payable to CIS PTO. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 1st.

Lifetime Fitness Fundraiser Registration Form

Candy Drive 

Thank you to the students and staff at CIS for your generous donations to the 5th Annual JF Burns Candy Drive for the Troops.  CIS students donated 937 pounds of candy which was taken to JF Burns and added to the 1643 pounds that were dropped off there.  This year's candy drive was an incredible success due in large part to the CIS students and the staff.  Our goal was 1000 pounds this and we really crushed our goal. We collected at total of 2583 pounds of candy, all of which will go to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center to go into care packages for local service men and women deployed around the world.  The Kings community is truly amazing.  The following classes won a Papa John's pizza party for collecting the most candy:

5th Grade - Mrs. Peters class with 81 pounds

6th Grade - Mr. Klies' class with 85 pounds

KingsUKnights

A new program will be put into place this year to fulfill the needs of our Kings families for the Holidays.  KingsUKnights will find members of the community to match the needs of any family that is referred by a counselor. If you, your organization or business is interested in sponsoring a student and/or family in the Kings School District for the holidays this year, please contact KingsUKnights at kingsuknights@gmail.com. 

Student Directories

Please be patient, as this has been a year of transitions with staff, as well as, a new printing company. The company we have used for the past several years has closed. We have found a replacement company and are working to obtain all of the information needed to process the directories. We will keep you updated throughout the progress and get them to you as soon as they become available.

Thank You
Thank you goes out to the following committee coordinators for their hard work and recent organizing efforts...

• Thanks again to Alice Hall, along with the Staff Appreciation Committee and everyone who donated items and/or time for all of the fall teacher/staff conference dinners. 

PTO Points 11.12.2015

    

CIS Candy Drive

Papa John's has donated a pizza party to the 5th and 6th grade class that donates the most candy for the JF Burns 5th Annual Candy Drive for the Troops. Students can bring their donations to their homeroom.  Donations will be weighed and totaled and the winners will be announced the week of November 16th.  All candy will be accepted (including chocolate) with the exception of anything shaped like body parts or weapons. If possible, please send the candy in ziplock baggies.  All candy will go to The Yellow Ribbon Support Center in Batavia, Ohio.  The Yellow Ribbon Center sends countless care packages to local military service members each year.  If you have any questions, please contact Hope Cantrall  at hopecantrall@gmail.com

Staff Appreciation Conference Dinner
Thank you Alice Hall and the Staff Appreciation Committee for organizing the last of the three conference dinners for our teachers/staff tonight. Thank you to everyone who donated items and/or time to make this successful. It is very much recognized and appreciated. 

POTH

The Puttin' On The Hits Committee have been busy preparing for our next big fundraiser of the year! POTH is an annual tradition at Columbia. It is a fun, friendly lip syncing competition that involves groups of three or more 5th and 6th grade students who perform on the Kings High School Stage in February!

Click on the link below to view the detailed informational packet. 

POTH Packet

KingsUKnights

A new program will be put into place this year to fulfill the needs of our Kings families for the Holidays.  KingsUKnights will find members of the community to match the needs of any family that is referred by a counselor. If you, your organization or business is interested in sponsoring a student and/or family in the Kings School District for the holidays this year, please contact KingsUKnights at kingsuknights@gmail.com. 

PTO Meeting

Thank you for attending our November PTO meeting last Thursday. If you were not able to make it, you can review the meeting minutes below. Please note: there will not be a December meeting. January 7th will start back our monthly meetings. 

Meeting Minutes 11/5/2015

Student Directories

Please be patient, as this has been a year of transitions with staff, as well as, a new printing company. The company we have used for the past several years has closed. We have found a replacement company and are working to obtain all of the information needed to process the directories. We will keep you updated throughout the progress and get them to you as soon as they become available.

Thank You
Thank you goes out to the following committee coordinators for their hard work and recent organizing efforts...

• Alice Hall - Staff Appreciation Committee

PTO Points 11.5.2015

    

A Big Win for Kings
Congratulations to Peggy Phillips and Kerry McKiernan for their big win for the two open seats on the Kings BOE! Thanks to everyone who voted on Tuesday in order to make this happen! We are KINGS STRONG!

PTO Meeting

Join us tonight @ 7pm in the CIS Art Room. We will be discussing the Spooktacular after event update, our upcoming meetings regarding Puttin' On The Hits (POTH) and introducing the new Spring Fundraiser. Hope to see you there!

CIS Candy Drive

Papa John's has donated a pizza party to the 5th and 6th grade class that donates the most candy for the JF Burns 5th Annual Candy Drive for the Troops. Students can bring their donations to their homeroom.  Donations will be weighed and totaled and the winners will be announced the week of November 16th.  All candy will be accepted (including chocolate) with the exception of anything shaped like body parts or weapons. If possible, please send the candy in ziplock baggies.  All candy will go to The Yellow Ribbon Support Center in Batavia, Ohio.  The Yellow Ribbon Center sends countless care packages to local military service members each year.  If you have any questions, please contact Hope Cantrall  at hopecantrall@gmail.com

Staff Appreciation Conference Dinner
The Staff Appreciation Committee is hosting the last of the three Fall Teacher Conference dinners on Thursday, November 12th. This dinner theme is Soup and Salad. Please consider helping with this event by donating an item or your time. Click on the SignUp Genius link below to help. Thank you in advance!

SignUp Genius link. 

Spooktacular

The Spooktacular was a huge success! A big Thank You goes out to Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular committee for their hard work, dedication, talents, and countless hours involved. Thank you to all of the families who donated their time, talents and goods for this event. Lastly, thank you to the families who came out to support this fundraiser. We couldn't do this without the support from our CIS families and community! 

Student Directories

Please be patient, as this has been a year of transitions with staff, as well as, a new printing company. The company we have used for the past several years has closed. We have found a replacement company and are working to obtain all of the information needed to process the directories. We will keep you updated throughout the progress and get them to you as soon as they become available.

Thank You
Thank you goes out to the following committee coordinators for their hard work and recent organizing efforts...

• Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular Committee
• To all of the generous Spooktacular Sponsors: SpringDot, Toots, Mac's Pizza Pub, Walmart, Agenter Orthodontics, Meijer, Kona Ice, Buck's Tavern, LaRosa's, Evolution Fitness, Woody2DJ-Andy Woody, Bear Paddles, Bruegger's Bagels, African Safari Wildlife Park, Creation Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, Hickman Orthodontics, Market Inquiry, KABC, Lazer Kraze, DiBella Subs, Oakley, Chuy's, Newport Aquarium, Skyline, Thirty One-Angie Hood, Blaze Pizza, Kroger, Chipotle, City Barbecue, and COSI. 

PTO Points 10.29.2015

    

Spooktacular

The Spooktacular was a huge success! A big Thank You goes out to Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular committee for their hard work, dedication, talents, and countless hours involved. Thank you to all of the families who donated their time, talents and goods for this event. Lastly, thank you to the families who came out to support this fundraiser. We couldn't do this without the support from our CIS families and community! 

Student Directories

Please be patient, as this has been a year of transitions with staff, as well as, a new printing company. The company we have used for the past several years has closed. We have found a replacement company and are working to obtain all of the information needed to process the directories. We will keep you updated throughout the progress and get them to you as soon as they become available.

PTO Meeting
Join us next Thursday, November 5th @ 7pm in the CIS Art Room for the next PTO meeting. We will be discussing the Spooktacular after event update, our upcoming meetings regarding Puttin' On The Hits (POTH) and introducing the new Spring Fundraiser. Hope to see you there!

Thank You
Thank you goes out to the following committee coordinators for their hard work and recent organizing efforts...

• Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular Committee
• To all of the generous Spooktacular Sponsors: SpringDot, Toots, Mac's Pizza Pub, Walmart, Agenter Orthodontics, Meijer, Kona Ice, Buck's Tavern, LaRosa's, Evolution Fitness, Woody2DJ-Andy Woody, Bear Paddles, Bruegger's Bagels, African Safari Wildlife Park, Creation Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, Hickman Orthodontics, Market Inquiry, KABC, Lazer Kraze, DiBella Subs, Oakley, Chuy's, Newport Aquarium, Skyline, Thirty One-Angie Hood, Blaze Pizza, Kroger, Chipotle, City Barbecue, and COSI. 

PTO Points 10.22.2015

    

Spooktacular

The wait is finally over! Join us this Saturday, October 24th from 6-9 for the annual CIS Spooktacular. Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular Committee have been working none stop to bring a new and refreshed look to the carnival. See the Spooktacular packet below for detailed information on EVERYTHING Spooktacular!  

We are still in need of volunteers for Saturday. If you'd like to help with this fun event, signup on the SignUp Genius link below or contact Erin Deutsch at erin@springdot.com. Please note that the signup link below is different than the general signup you may have already signed up for. This is a more in-depth signup that is solely dedicated for Spooktacular.

Spooktacular Packet

Spooktacular SignUp Genius Link 

Staff Appreciation
The Staff Appreciation committee planned another wonderful meal for the teachers and staff on Tuesday. Thank you for your donations and/or time to make this happen. A big thanks to Alice Hall for organizing and executing this much appreciated meal. 

Student Directories

Please be patient, as this has been a year of transitions with staff, as well as, a new printing company. The company we have used for the past several years has closed. We have found a replacement company and are working to obtain all of the information needed to process the directories. We will keep you updated throughout the progress and get them to you as soon as they become available.

Coordinator Needed
The PTO is looking for a coordinator to organize the 3v3 basketball tournament that is scheduled for Saturday, November 3rd. This is a one day event and would be perfect for someone who enjoys the game of basketball. All of the materials needed for this event is available, so there is no need to re-create the wheel. Please contact Nyioka Phalen at nyioka@gmail.com if you are interested or would like more information. 

Thank You
Thank you goes out to the following committee coordinators for their hard work and recent organizing efforts...

• Alice Hall - Staff Appreciation

_________________________________________________________________________________

PTO Points 10.15.2015

    

PTO Meeting 
The October PTO meeting took place last Thursday. The meeting minutes are posted below for your review. Next month's meeting will be held on Thursday, November 5th at 7pm in the Art Room. 

PTO Meeting Minutes 

Staff Appreciation
The Staff Appreciation committee is planning another wonderful meal for the teachers and staff during this second round of conferences on October 20th. Click on the SignUp Genius link below to volunteer. All help and donations are greatly appreciated. 

Staff Appreciation SignUp Genius Link 

Spooktacular
The annual Spooktacular fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th from 6-9pm. Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular Committee have been working throughout the summer to bring a new and refreshed look to the carnival. See the Spooktacular packet below for detailed information on EVERYTHING Spooktacular!  If you'd like to help with this fun event, signup on the SignUp Genius link below or contact Erin Deutsch at erin@springdot.com. Please note that the signup link below is different than the general signup you may have already signed up for. This is a more in-depth signup that is solely dedicated for Spooktacular.

Spooktacular Packet

Spooktacular SignUp Genius Link 

Student Directories

Please be patient, as this has been a year of transitions with staff, as well as, a new printing company. The company we have used for the past several years has closed. We have found a replacement company and are working to obtain all of the information needed to process the directories. We will keep you updated throughout the progress and get them to you as soon as they become available.

Coordinator Needed
The PTO is looking for a coordinator to organize the 3v3 basketball tournament that is scheduled for Saturday, November 3rd. This is a one day event and would be perfect for someone who enjoys the game of basketball. All of the materials needed for this event is available, so there is no need to re-create the wheel. Please contact Nyioka Phalen at nyioka@gmail.com if you are interested or would like more information. 

Save-the-Date

Please plan to attend the Meet the School Board Candidates Night on Monday, October 19th from 6-8pm at the KHS Auditorium. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Meet the School Board Candidates Flyer

Thank You
Thank you goes out to the following committee coordinators for their hard work and recent organizing efforts...

• April Rivera - Programs coordinator 
• Sylvia Lahni - Kroger Rewards
• Beth Renner & Amie Kocher - Membership

__________________________________________________________________________________

PTO Points 10.8.2015

    

PTO Meeting
Join us tonight, Thursday, October 8th @7pm in the art room, where will be discussing the upcoming Spookatacular. Our guest speaker will be Missy Kowitz to talk about a new community project called "KingsUKnights". It is a program that involves matching the needs of Kings families with Kings community resources. We'd love to see you there! 

Directly following the PTO meeting, Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular committee will be having an additional Spooktacular meeting. Feel free to stick around for that, too!

Spooktacular
The annual Spooktacular fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th from 6-9pm. Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular Committee have been working throughout the summer to bring a new and refreshed look to the carnival. See the Spooktacular packet below for detailed information on EVERYTHING Spooktacular!  If you'd like to help with this fun event, signup on the SignUp Genius link below or contact Erin Deutsch at erin@springdot.com. Please note that the signup link below is different than the general signup you may have already signed up for. This is a more in-depth signup that is solely dedicated for Spooktacular.

Spooktacular Packet

SignUp Genius Link 

Programs
The Fall PTO Student Clubs are now in progress. They are held every Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 and will run for 6 weeks. We apologize if your child was not able to get into the Fall session due to limited space, but be sure to register them in the Spring so that they will have first seating. A Thank You goes out to April Riviera for her organizing efforts with the programs. 

Student Directories

Please be patient, as this has been a year of transitions with staff, as well as, a new printing company. The company we have used for the past several years has closed. We have found a replacement company and are working to obtain all of the information needed to process the directories. We will keep you updated throughout the progress and get them to you as soon as they become available. 

Kroger Contest

Congrats to the Bauer family on winning the $25 gift card to Mac's Pizza Pub by entering the Kroger Reward registration contest. Thank you Bauer family and the other 13 families who have recently linked their Kroger cards to CIS. Please consider helping our school, too by linking your card today! Contact Sylvia Lahni at slahni@live.com with questions. 

Kroger Community Rewards Website: 

https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards 

CIS Rewards Code#:  81346

Save-the-Date

Please plan to attend the Meet the School Board Candidates Night on Monday, October 19th from 6-8pm at the KHS Auditorium. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Meet the School Board Candidates Flyer

PTO Points 10.1.2015

    

PTO Meeting
Join us next Thursday, October 8th @7pm in the art room, where will be discussing the upcoming Spookatacular. Our guest speaker will be Missy Kowitz to talk about a new community project called "KingsUKnights". It is a program that involves matching the needs of Kings families with Kings community resources. We'd love to see you there! 

Directly following the PTO meeting, Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular committee will be having an additional Spooktacular meeting. Feel free to stick around for that, too!

Spooktacular
The annual Spooktacular fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th from 6-9pm. Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular Committee have been working throughout the summer to bring a new and refreshed look to the carnival. See the Spooktacular packet below for detailed information on EVERYTHING Spooktacular!  If you'd like to help with this fun event, signup on the SignUp Genius link below or contact Erin Deutsch at erin@springdot.com. Please note that the signup link below is different than the general signup you may have already signed up for. This is a more in-depth signup that is solely dedicated for Spooktacular.

Spooktacular Packet

SignUp Genius Link 

Programs
The Fall PTO Student Clubs have now been set. An email was sent out to the students who will be participating in the Fall session. Please contact VP Programs coordinator, April Rivera at rivera9438@gmail.com, with questions.  

Fall Student Clubs

Student Directories

Please be patient, as this has been a year of transitions with staff, as well as, a new printing company. The company we have used for the past several years has closed. We have found a replacement company and are working to obtain all of the information needed to process the directories. We will keep you updated throughout the progress and get them to you as soon as they become available. 

Kroger Contest

Sign up or re-register for the CIS Kroger Community Rewards program for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Mac's Pizza Pub. Contact Sylvia Lahni at slahni@live.com for details. Contest ends today, October 1st.  

Kroger Community Rewards Website: 

https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards 

CIS Rewards Code#:  81346
Kroger Contest Flyer

PTO Points 9.24.2015

    

Thank You
Thank you to Alice Hall, Staff Appreciation coordinator, for organizing the first teacher/staff conference dinner last Thursday. A big thanks to all of the parents who donated items for this meal, as well. 

Spooktacular
The annual Spooktacular fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th from 6-9pm. Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular Committee have been working throughout the summer to bring a new and refreshed look to the carnival. See the "Save The Date Flyer" for more info! If you'd like to help with this fun event, signup on the SignUp Genius link or contact Erin Deutsch at erin@springdot.com.

Save The Date Flyer

SignUp Genius Link 

Programs
The Fall PTO Student Clubs schedule is now set. These clubs are held on Tuesdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm and run from October 6th through November 10th. A flyer was sent home last Friday. A printable flyer is linked below. If interested, send in completed form by September 25th. 

Fall Student Clubs

Kroger Contest

Sign up or re-register for the CIS Kroger Community Rewards program for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Mac's Pizza Pub. Contact Sylvia Lahni at slahni@live.com for details. Contest ends Sept 30th.  

Kroger Community Rewards Website: 

https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards 

CIS Rewards Code#:  81346

Passive Fundraisers 

Help support our school with these easy, hassle-free fundraisers. 

• Kroger Rewards - Log onto Kroger Community Rewards and enter code 81346 to help raise money for CIS by simply shopping! See flyer for details. 

• Target Take Charge of Education Program - Log onto Target Take Charge of Education to link your TargetRed card to Columbia Intermediate. Target will donate 1% of your REDcard purchases to CIS.

• Box Tops for Education - Send in those Box Tops as an easy way to earn easy money for CIS!

PTO Points 9.17.2015

    

PTO Communication
The PTO Points newsletter will be sent out every Thursday via the school messenger. It will be included in the CIS newsletter with a direct link. Click on the link to be directed to our weekly newsletter (blogsite). There have been some delays in the newsletters over the past few weeks due to the beginning of the school year transitions. Sorry for any inconveniences that this may have caused. This week's newsletter is a recap of the week before since many parents have not seen it. You may also read the week's prior PTO Points for any information that you may have missed.


Another good source of communication is the Kings Parents - Class of 2022 & 2023 Facebook pages. These are solely parent run pages, and are not produced by PTO or CIS. They were formed by parents to help children and parents get to know each other and share information. To join these pages, click on the link below to submit your email and an administrator of that page will need to add you as a member.

Kings Parents - Class of 2022

Kings Parents - Class of 2023

PTO Meeting

Our first PTO meeting of the year took place two weeks ago. It was a successful meeting with a great turnout. Feel free to read the PTO Meeting Minutes below if you were not able to attend. Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 8th at 7pm in the Art Room.

PTO Meeting Minutes

Staff Appreciation

The Staff Appreciation committee will be providing dinner for the teachers during the upcoming conference evenings. The first of the three conferences will be held tonight, September 17th. We are still in need of help for set up. Please see the SignUp Genius link below. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

SignUp Genius Link 

Spooktacular

The annual Spooktacular fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th from 6-9pm. Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular Committee have been working throughout the summer to bring a new and refreshed look to the carnival. See the "Save The Date Flyer" for more info! If you'd like to help with this fun event, signup on the SignUp Genius link or contact Erin Deutsch at erin@springdot.com.

Save The Date Flyer

SignUp Genius Link 

Passive Fundraisers 

• Kroger Rewards - Log onto Kroger Community Rewards and enter code 81346 to help raise money for CIS by simply shopping! See flyer for details. 

• Target Take Charge of Education Program - Log onto Target Take Charge of Education to link your TargetRed card to Columbia Intermediate. Target will donate 1% of your REDcard purchases to CIS.

• Box Tops for Education - Send in those Box Tops as an easy way to earn easy money for CIS!

Help support our school with these easy, hassle-free fundraisers. 

Kroger Contest

Sign up or re-register for the CIS Kroger Community Rewards program for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Mac's Pizza Pub. Contact Sylvia Lahni at slahni@live.com for details. Contest ends Sept 30th.  

Kroger Community Rewards Website: 

https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards 

CIS Rewards Code#:  81346

Programs

Watch for more programs to be offered throughout the year at CIS. For now...

Dance Team 101 is a Dance Team Training Class for CIS students taught by the KJH & KHS Dance Team Head Coach, Deborah Smith. Classes are taught in the cafeteria at CIS on Thursday evenings. See the registration flyer for more information and medical consent form below. Contact Coach Smith with any questions at kingsdanceteam@gmail.com.

Registration Flyer

Medical Consent Form

DancifyYourLife is offering a variety of dance classes to all Kings students. All classes are held in the Multipurpose Room at JF Burns Elementary. See flyer for more information. If interested, fill out the registration form and medical consent form. Email DancifyYourLife with any additional questions.

DancifyYourLife Flyer

Registration Form

Medical Consent Form

Thank You

Thank you to the parents who volunteered their time to help with the fall school picture day!

PTO Points 9.10.2015

    

PTO Meeting

Our first PTO meeting of the year took place last Thursday. It was a successful meeting with a great turnout. Feel free to read the PTO Meeting Minutes below if you were not able to attend. Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 8th at 7pm in the Art Room.

PTO Meeting Minutes

Staff Appreciation
The Staff Appreciation committee will be providing dinner for the teachers during the upcoming conference evenings. The first of the three conferences will be held September 17th. Please see the SignUp Genius link below to help with set up, clean up or to donate goodies. Any and all help is greatly appreciated!

SignUp Genius Link 

Spooktacular
The annual Spooktacular fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th from 6-9pm. Erin Deutsch and the Spooktacular Committee have been working throughout the summer to bring a new and refreshed look to the carnival. See the Save The Date Flyer for more info! If you'd like to help with this fun event, signup on the SignUp Genius link or contact Erin Deutsch at erin@springdot.com.

Save The Date Flyer

SignUp Genius Link 

Passive Fundraisers 

Help support our school with these easy, no hassle fundraisers. 

• Kroger Rewards - Log onto Kroger Community Rewards and enter code 81346 to help raise money for CIS by simply shopping! See flyer for details. 

• Target Take Charge of Education Program - Log onto Target Take Charge of Education to link your TargetRed card to Columbia Intermediate. Target will donate 1% of your REDcard purchases to CIS.

• Box Tops for Education - Send in those Box Tops as an easy way to earn easy money for CIS!

Programs
Watch for more programs to be offered throughout the year at CIS. For now...

Dance Team 101 is a Dance Team Training Class for CIS students taught by the KJH & KHS Dance Team Head Coach, Deborah Smith. Classes are taught in the cafeteria at CIS on Thursday evenings. See the registration flyer for more information and medical consent form below. Contact Coach Smith with any questions at kingsdanceteam@gmail.com.

Registration Flyer

Medical Consent Form

DancifyYourLife is offering a variety of dance classes to all Kings students. All classes are held in the Multipurpose Room at JF Burns Elementary. See flyer for more information. If interested, fill out the registration form and medical consent form. Email DancifyYourLife with any additional questions.

DancifyYourLife Flyer

Registration Form

Medical Consent Form

Thank You
Thank you to the parents who volunteered their time to help with the fall school picture day last Thursday!