A Message from the Principal
The Little Dragon Family,
WE did it! We made it through the entire school year during a pandemic. When I say, “we” I mean the school employees, the kids, and the parents and families that make our community so special. We banded together and supported one another through so many uncertainties and questions. While we all had some fears and worries at various times during the year, we persevered and made it through a school year unlike any we’ve ever experienced before, and hopefully will never experience again. Thank you for loving your children so well and giving them the courage and support they need to come to school each day, ready to learn. Thank you for ensuring your children are healthy and keeping them at home when they aren’t. Thank you for checking on our teachers and letting them know you are in their corner. You have been a blessing to us and for that I sincerely say, thank you.
As we look towards the upcoming school year we anticipate returning without masks or social distancing and plan to have events as we normally would. As we’ve all seen, things can change very quickly, but this is what we’ve been told to plan for, so that is what we’re doing. As a result, parents will be able to attend school for things like lunch visits, Meet the Teacher Night, and other events throughout the school year. It’s important to me to build on the school’s relationships with parents by giving you ample opportunities to come and see all the great things that go on at CES.
Registration information for the 2021-2022 school year can be found on our school’s website. If you already attend CES and do not have a change of address, then you do not need to come to school prior to the first day. Teachers will be contacting families in late July/early August concerning class placements. Information for incoming kindergarten families can be found on our website as well.
Have a great summer and enjoy the weather! If you have any other specific needs that I can help with, please don’t hesitate to reach out (tsalyer@colliervilleschools.org).
Every Dragon. Every Day.
Tyler Salyer
A Message from the PTA President
Hello Little Dragon Parents & Students –
I am thrilled to lead the PTA board this upcoming year on my second term as President. We have had a crazy ride of a year, and I am looking forward to things getting back to “normal” in August.
Next school year I will have two Little Dragons at CES – a 5th grader and a 2 nd grader. My other dragon attends WCMS in the 7th grade, and I have one more at home who will be a Little Dragon next year. I am so proud to call CES our home!
The two big PTA dates for the next school year are Dragon Dash on October 29, 2021, and Fair in the Lair on April 23, 2022. We will also have an opening of the new gym, Donuts with Dragons, and a few other fun things planned. Please join our Facebook page to keep up with us…there may be a summer event coming up!
August 9th will be here before you know it, so enjoy your summer with your kids. I look forward to helping CES have the best year yet.
Maroon and White,
Amanda Cantrell
A HUGE Thank you to our 2020/2021 Corporate Sponsors
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Michael Green, John Green & Co., REALTORS
Republic Roofing and Restoration
GOLD SPONSORS
Maureen Fraser, John Green & Co., REALTORS
Carrie Moore, Allstate Insurance
Collierville First Baptist Church
Choate’s Air Conditioning, Heating, & Plumbing
STIX – Hibachi, Sushi, Asian Restaurant
GENERAL SPONSORS
Want to become a 2021/2022 PTA sponsor?
Email us for more information:fundraisingsponsorship@mycespta.org
School Supplies
Collierville Elementary School has two options available to purchase school supplies for the 2020-2021 school year.
1 – Purchase the pre-packaged Kidz School Box through Knowledge Tree. Your student’s school supplies will be shipped directly to your home. Please click on the link below to place your order.
https://www.kidsschoolbox.com/collierville-elem
2 – Purchase supplies yourself at your retailer of choice. The included file provides a guide on what items to purchase based on your student’s grade.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congratulations to all of our Reflections and Citizenship Essay winners!
A special congratulations to the students who achieved recognition at the state level:
Emma Morrow, 5th grade, Reflections Award of Merit for Dance Category Loretta Nash, 2nd Grade, Reflections Award or Excellence for Music Category
Lifetime Achievement Award
We are excited to present our 2021 PTA Lifetime Achievement Winner, Officer Loggins! We are thankful for him everyday!
Giving Back Through Kroger
Follow these simple steps to register your Kroger Plus Card to give back to CES PTA.
1. Go to Kroger.com
2. Create an account or Sign-in.
3. Register your Kroger Plus Card with your account.
4. Click on “My account.”
5. Under “Account Settings” select “Community Rewards.”
6. Under “Find your organization” search for Collierville Elementary 1 PTA.
After that you are ready! Now when you swipe your card you are automatically giving back to Collierville Elementary School.
Box Tops for Education
Participating in the Collierville Elementary Box Tops program is one of the easiest ways to support CES. All money earned from the Box Tops program goes directly to the school. Small amounts can really add up!
No more clipping! No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your phone. Download the new Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit our school’s Box Tops earnings online.
What’s Been Happening!
Dragon Dance Glow Party
Our PTA hosted a cop/fireman stop! We are so thankful for all they do for our community!
WELCOME OUR
2021 – 2022 Collierville Elementary School PTA Board
| President | Amanda Cantrell | president@mycespta.org |
| Past President | Milly Mount | pastpresident@mycespta.org |
| Vice President | Laura Wiseman | vicepresident@mycespta.org |
| Secretary | Jami Dickens | secretary@mycespta.org |
| Treasurer | Milly Mount | treasurer@mycespta.org |
| Parliamentarian | Autumn Freidel | parliamentarian@mycespta.org |
| Communications | Lindsey Guill | communications@mycespta.org |
| Cultural Arts | Cristina Smith | culturalarts@mycespta.org |
| Dragon Wear | Sarah Hight | dragonwear@mycespta.org |
| Family Events | Kimberly Allen | familyevents@mycespta.org |
| Fundraising Events | Andrea McGhee | fundraisingevents@mycespta.org |
| Fundraising Sponsor | Katie Cockrell | fundraisingsponsor@mycespta.org |
| Health & Safety | Jaime Halupnik | healthandsafety@mycespta.org |
| Historian | Candice Busby | historian@mycespta.org |
| Hospitality | Ashley Wagner | hospitality@mycespta.org |
| Legislative | Melissa Brown | legislative@mycespta.org |
| Membership | Beth Prieur | membership@mycespta.org |
| Special Events | Amber Bach | specialevents@mycespta.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Lindsay Tilson | volunteercoordinator@mycespta.org |
| Parent Involvement | Whitney Thrower Brooke McDuffy |
parentinvolvement@mycespta.org |
CES Mission and Vision
Mission
Collierville Elementary School equips Little Dragons with the skills necessary to be successful in learning, leadership, and life.
Vision
Collierville Elementary School will inspire every Little Dragon to be thriving and confident students who become life learners and contributing citizens in their community.
Beliefs
Collierville Elementary School understands the importance of the development of the whole child.
Educators reflect upon teaching practices for the purpose of professional growth and the continued enhancement of quality instruction as well as engage in on-going professional development and work collaboratively to share the knowledge we acquire.
All relationships matter and are essential to learning. Every learner is different. As educators,
we meet each child where they are and allow them to be active participants in their learning.
Each of us must do our part to create a safe, respectful and positive environment that encourages learning and risk-taking.
A commitment to student success is a shared responsibility among students, parents, educators, staff, and the community.
Every child deserves to have someone that loves them.
When you set high expectations, all will rise to the challenge by working hard, taking risks, and persevering.
PTA Objectives
1. To promote the welfare of children and youth in the home, school, community, and place of worship.
2. To raise the standard of home life.
3. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
4. To bring into closer relation the home and school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
5. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure
for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual
education.
Stay Connected
mycespta.org 