PUMA PRESS – PTA News & Information: January 14, 2026

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PUMA PRESS – PTA News & Information: January 14, 2026


PTA Meeting - 2/9

Our next PTA meeting will now take place on Monday, February 9th. We hope you will join us (via Zoom) that day at 7pm!

2/9 PTA Meeting Link

  • Meeting ID: 594 803 5236
  • Passcode: 106450

PTA News

Please consider joining the PTA! Our goal this year is 300 members, and we are currently at 235 members. It does not require any time for volunteering, and your membership dues fund the school in many different ways (field trips, Fall & Spring events, assemblies, staff appreciation week, etc.). Thank you for your support!

Join the PTA

PTA


Theatre Club - “Broadway Beat”

Do you have a 4th, 5th, or 6th grader that is interested in joining the theatre club? Registration is open now, and students will be practicing on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 4:15 - 5:30pm. Please see below for the registration form.

Theater club Theater club

NexTrex - Recycle Your Plastic Bags

The NexTrex Recycling Challenge has started! Please don’t forget to save all your clean & dry plastic bags. Your child can bring them to school & drop it off in collection boxes that are located in the front lobby/office. If we collect a minimum of 1,000 pounds, our school can win a Trex bench!

NexTrex

Coffee with the Principals

We will be having our next round of “Coffee with the Principals” on Friday, January 23rd. It will begin at 9:30am. They are excited to see everyone there!

Coffee with Principal

Yearbooks - Online Order

Yearbooks are available for purchase until May 1st. Please see the flyer below for more information. Students who purchase a yearbook will receive them at the end of the year. 

When placing your order, use the following access code: 0036793YB

https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/

Yearbook

Wizards Game - March 21, 2026

Get excited, Pumas! The new date for our Wizards game fundraiser is Saturday, March 21st. Come out & cheer for the Wizards as they play Oklahoma City Thunder at 5pm. See you there! 

Game

Spelling Bee

Registration for the spelling bee is now open. Register using this link by January 31st. https://forms.gle/buUrotqzctNw1AU59  

Spelling bee

First Lego League Robotics Explore Club

We are currently forming the CPES FLL Explore Team for current 2nd and 3rd graders.  The team will be meeting every Wednesday starting in February until the regional festival some time in mid-spring.  The cost will be $125 per student and they will be coached by high school students.  We will also need some parent volunteers to help them prepare for the festival. Please fill out this form if interested. 

First Lego League Robotics Club Interest Form


Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser - 2/25

Mark your calendars! Wednesday, February 25th is an early release day. Join us that day for some fun at Chuck E. Cheese (Herndon location).

Chuck E Cheese

Minted - Invitations, Gifts, & More!

Minted has an amazing selection of cards, invitations, & gifts. From 1/12 - 1/25, they are offering 20% off PLUS free shipping! 

Don’t forget to use our code (FUNDRAISECLPPTA) when you place your order. Thank you!

Minted

Looking Ahead

- January 23 - Coffee with the Principals (9:30am)

- February 5 - Spelling Bee (Written Exam)

- February 9 - PTA Meeting (7pm)

- February 25 - Spirit Night (Chuck E. Cheese)

- February 26 - Spelling Bee (Oral Exam)

- March 21 - Wizards Game (5pm)

- March 25 - Spirit Night (Honeygrow)

- May 1 - Yearbook Order Deadline



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