Monday, August 17, 2015

Welcome to 2015-2016

Welcome
The CIS-PTO would like to welcome all of our new and returning families to the 2015-2016 school year.  We have lots of fun and exciting events planned throughout the year. A weekly newsletter will be sent via email that will link you to the blog. Please take a moment to view. It will act as our website and will be updated frequently with new information. 

Membership
Please consider joining the CIS-PTO. It is a dynamic parent teacher organization that sponsors the many in-school and after-school programs offered at Columbia. To join, fill out a Membership Form and return with $10 cash or check payable to CIS PTO by September 4th.

Volunteer
There are lots of events planned for this year and we would love to have the extra helping hands. Please take a moment to look at the volunteer opportunities located on the blog. Signing up is easy! Click on the Signup Genius link to view the many ways you can help.

Meetings
Meetings are typically held at 7pm the first Thursday of each month in the Art Room. Please check the Calendar of Events to get the official list. The first PTO meeting of the year will be Thursday, September 3rd 7pm. Join us as we discuss the start up of the new 2015-16 school year: membership, Kroger Rewards, volunteering and the new and improved upcoming fundraiser, Spooktacular! Guest Speakers will include: Peggy Phillips and Kerry McKiernan with the McKiernan & Phillips for Kings campaign. Hope to see you there!

Kroger Rewards
Log onto Kroger Community Rewards and enter code 81346 to help raise money for CIS by simply shopping! See attached flyer for detailed directions.

Thank you
Thank you to the CIS PTO representatives who helped run the membership tables and school supply distribution during fee pay-day and open house evening. 

Contact 
As always, feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or ideas. We are looking forward to great year at CIS!