Calling all CES Alumni ~~~ Dragon Dozen Scholarship
The Dragon Dozen Scholarship is awarded annually to two Collierville High School seniors by the Collierville
Elementary School PTA. This year, the CES PTA will be offering two $1,000 scholarships. Scholarships will be paid directly to the University to which the applicant will be attending.
Applicants must fulfill the following requirements to be considered for the Dragon Dozen Scholarship:
» Be a Dragon for their entire educational career K–12 (CES, CMS/WCMS, CHS and CVA).
» Provide three letters of recommendation: two recommendations from teachers and one from another source (volunteer work, coach, church, etc.).
» Write a 300 word essay on “What it means to be a Dragon.”
» Turn in application by Sunday, March 17, 2024.
» Scholarships will be notified and awarded at the General Membership meeting on April 18, 2024 at 6:00pm
For additional information or a scholarship packet please see the guidance counselors at CHS or email president@mycespta.org.
Important Dates
| Feb 1 | Family House Night |
| Feb 17 | Teacher Pancake Breakfast |
| Feb 22 | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| Mar 1 | Community Reader Day |
| Mar 11-15 | Teacher Appreciation Week |
| Mar 18-22 | Spring Break |
📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz
Dear Little Dragon Families,
As we welcome the new year and look forward to the exciting events of quarter three, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable achievements and joyous occasions of quarter two.
First and foremost, I am thrilled to share that CES has been recognized by the State of Tennessee as an ‘A’ school, the highest distinction a school can receive. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. Your commitment to excellence in education has truly set us apart, and I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together.
Our Veterans Day program, performed by our talented second graders, was a beautiful and moving tribute to those who have served our country. It was a powerful reminder of the values of service and sacrifice that are an integral part of our community. The Christmas Holiday Program by our fourth graders was equally spectacular, filling the air with festive cheer and showcasing the artistic talents of our students.
The Open House was another highlight, offering an opportunity for parents to engage with teachers and experience the vibrant learning environment we foster at CES. Your involvement and support play a crucial role in enriching our school community and enhancing the educational experience for all our students.
Looking ahead, we have a lineup of exciting events for this quarter:
- Make-A-Wish Grant: January 19
- Family House Night: February 1
- Family Math Night: February 15
- Pancake Breakfast: February 17
- Parent Conferences: February 22
- 3rd Grade Fine Arts Night: February 29
- Community Reader Day: March 1
- End of Q3: March 8
- Q3 House Celebration: March 15
These events are not just opportunities for learning and growth but also for strengthening our community bonds. I encourage each of you to participate and engage in these enriching experiences.
In closing, I am filled with gratitude and optimism. Gratitude for the wonderful CES family and optimism for what we can accomplish together in the upcoming quarter. Let’s continue to support, inspire, and uplift one another as we move forward in our journey of learning and growth.
Go Dragons!
J. Michael Ruiz
Principal
✉️ Message from PTA President
Hello Little Dragon Family and students –
First and foremost I want to thank everyone that contributed to our Fall fundraiser, Dragon Dash. We met our fundraising goal! Our Fundraising Event Chair, Jaime Halupnik, did a wonderful job planning a fun day for our Little Dragons. All the money we raised stays at CES to be used for PTA sponsored events and for items needed in the school.
We have a lot of fun things planning for this semester, too.
We’re looking forward to Community Reader day, another Donuts with Dragons, Memphis in May Day, Teacher Appreciation week, and Fair in the Lair! Speaking of Fair in the Lair, mark your calendars now. We’ll be hosting this fun carnival style fundraiser on April 20th. We’ll have games, a book fair, silent auction, and lots of fun! We’ll send out additional information about these events through Facebook and ParentSquare soon.
Maroon and White,
Amber Bach
president@mycespta.org
Fair In The Lair
Save the Date: April 20, 2023 10:00am-2:00pm
📜 Mission, Vision, & Beliefs
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 lifelong 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.
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.
PTA Board 2023-2024
If you have any questions about any aspect of PTA we are all are just a click away via our CES PTA emails.
| President | Amber Bach | president@mycespta.org |
| Past President | pastpresident@mycespta.org | |
| Vice President | Jala Walker | vicepresident@mycespta.org |
| Secretary | Katie Cockrell | secretary@mycespta.org |
| Treasurer | Heather Summers | treasurer@mycespta.org |
| Parliamentarian | Sara Elrod | parliamentarian@mycespta.org |
| Communications | Emily Pinner | communications@mycespta.org |
| Community Affairs/Events | Amanda Cantrell | communityaffairs@mycespta.org |
| Cultural Arts | Cristina Smith | culturalarts@mycespta.org |
| Dragon Wear | Brittany Streger | dragonwear@mycespta.org |
| Family Events | Elaine Huntington | familyevents@mycespta.org |
| Fundraising Events | Jaime Halupnik | fundraisingevents@mycespta.org |
| Fundraising Sponsor | Amy Goo | fundraisingsponsor@mycespta.org |
| Health & Safety | Sarah Hight | healthandsafety@mycespta.org |
| Historian | Sarah Munday | historian@mycespta.org |
| Hospitality | Julie Cropp | hospitality@mycespta.org |
| Legislative | Gina Johnson | legislative@mycespta.org |
| Membership | Emily Promisel | membership@mycespta.org |
| Parent Involvement | Lydia Farmer | parentinvolvement@mycespta.org |
| Special Events | Mary Kate Jenkins | specialevents@mycespta.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Tenoria West | volunteercoordinator@mycespta.org |
✏️ 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.
CES-PTA Volunteer Opportunity
We are so excited to be back with our Little Dragons! We may be in need of volunteers this school year pending school safety measures and health precautions. Should the opportunity arise, please consider sharing some time with us.
If you or someone you know would like to help out, please click the button below to fill out the online form.
Thanks so much!
Donuts with Dragons
Students with the last name beginning with A-L
➡︎Thursday April 4~ 7:45am
At the CES football fields
Students with the last name beginning with M-Z
➡︎Friday April 5 ~ 7:45am
At the CES football fields
Every Little Dragon is welcome to bring ONE special adult to Donuts with Dragons
RSVP information coming soon
👨👩👧👧 CES PTA Membership Form
We need your help. A strong PTA represents involved parents and families who care about their school and their community. Join the PTA today. The cost is $10.00 per membership.
Our goal is 100% membership in PTA, including parents, teachers and any adult who wants CES to be a strong, positive educational experience. The PTA provides many resources that enhance the quality of our students’ education.
You can support CES by buying one or more PTA memberships for each child you have enrolled at CES.
Click the button below to join the PTA today!
⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️
The Collierville Elementary School PTA works to assist our school in providing our children with quality educational opportunities. For this to be accomplished, the financial assistance of community members is essential to reach our goals. In order to achieve our fundraising goal, we need your help. Contributions from the Collierville business community have been a tremendous value to CES. We kindly ask for your assistance this year to help us meet the educational needs of our children. Any amount you are able to donate is very much appreciated. Help our school! Help your business!
There are four levels of sponsorship available. Click below for more information about how to support CES with your sponsorship today!
A DRAGON sized THANK YOU to our Sponsors!
Platinum
M & M Roofing
Gold
Joyce McKenzie
Republic Roofing and Restoration
Maureen Fraser
Saddle Creek Orthodontics
Choate’s Air Conditioning, Heating, and Plumbing
Ginny Mount School of Dance
Your Window Guy, LLC
901 Floors
Bronze
Keri Blair
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