March 21, 2024April 22, 2024 mycespta Uncategorized

2023-2024 Q3 Dragon Flyer

What’s Inside?

A Note from Mr. Ruiz
Message from PTA President
Fair in the Lair
PTA Volunteer Signup
PTA Memberships
PTA Sponsorship

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.

Click here to Volunteer! 🙋‍♀️

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!

Click here to Join! 📈

⭐️ 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!

Click here to be a sponsor! ⭐️

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

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 mycespta Dragon Flyer

2023-2024 Q2 Dragon Flyer

What’s Inside?

A Note from Mr. Ruiz
Message from PTA President
DRAGON DASH 🎉
PTA Volunteer Signup
PTA Memberships
PTA Sponsorship

Donuts with Dragons

Students with the last name beginning with A-L
➡︎Thursday October 19 ~ 7:45am
At the CES football fields

Students with the last name beginning with M-Z
➡︎Friday October 20 ~ 7:45am
At the CES football fields

Every Little Dragon is welcome to bring ONE special adult to Donuts with Dragons

Important Dates

Oct 19-20	Donuts with Dragons
Oct 23-27	Red Ribbon Week
Oct 26	Family ELA Night
Oct 27	DRAGON DASH!
Nov 16	Open House
Nov 17	Kindergarten House Harvest
Nov 20-24	No School
Nov 30	Spelling Bee
Dec 21	Class Holiday Parties
Dec 22	Sing Along

Cultural Arts: Reflections Contest

Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “I Am Hopeful Because…,” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. You can email the PTA Cultural Arts Chair at culturalarts@mycespta.org to get a submission guidelines and an entry form. Please return by November 17th. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards.

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

Dear Little Dragon Families,

We hope this letter finds you well. As we reflect on the first quarter at CES, there is so much to celebrate and anticipate. We are full of pride and excitement about the strides our Dragon community has made and the momentum we have gained.

Highlights of the Quarter:

1. Level 5 Achievement: CES Dragons have soared to new heights! We are elated to announce that our dedication and hard work have placed us as a Level 5 growth school in Literacy, Numeracy, and the overall composite score. Achieving the highest level possible is a testament to the commitment of our educators, students, and parents alike.

2. House Sorting Ceremony: It was truly magical to witness our kindergarten students and new entrants discover their Houses. The joy and pride in their eyes were evident, and we believe this has set a positive tone for their journey at CES.

3. 5^th Grade Fine Arts Night: Our incredible music teachers and 5^th grade students put on an awesome show celebrating 10 years as Collierville Schools. Students took a trip down memory lane performing numbers from previous years. It was both nostalgic and heartwarming. After that, our amazing art teachers displayed our talented student artwork for all to enjoy. It was a wonderful night celebrating our 5^th graders.

Upcoming Events:
 Red Ribbon Week: October 23 – 27
 Family Literacy Night: October 26
 Dragon Dash: October 27
 Grades 2-5 Mock Writing Benchmark: November 7
 Grades 2-5 Reading Benchmark: November 8
 Veterans Day Program and 2nd Grade Fine Arts Day: November 10
 Open House: November 16
 Spelling Bee: November 30
 K-5 Math Benchmark: November 15-19
 Class Holiday Parties: December 21
 End of Q2, Holiday Sing-along, and House Celebration: December 22 (half day for students)

Reflecting back, it’s been a quarter filled with triumphs and memorable moments. We eagerly look forward to the upcoming events and encourage every Dragon Family to be a part of them. Together we are crafting a legacy of excellence and instilling a love for learning in each student.

Go Dragons!
J. Michael Ruiz
Principal, Central Elementary School

✉️ Message from PTA President

Hello Little Dragon Parents & Students –

We had a wonderful time at our Grandparent’s Day celebration on the Football Field. It was so fun to invite the grandparents on to campus for breakfast and we’re excited to invite our Little Dragons back for Donuts with Dragons October 19th and 20th!

It is almost time for Dragon Dash! It will be held October 27 during the school day. The theme for Dragon Dash this year is is Mega Mario! We truly hope to provide a fun day for our students and raise money in the process. All the money we raise during DD goes directly back into the school to fund the PTA budget for the year. This covers things like new recess equipment, tables for classrooms, and all of the events PTA hosts.

The cultural arts Reflections contest, Donuts with Dragons, Red Ribbon Week, and Teacher Treat Carts are a few other things we are excited about offering this quarter. Check out our Facebook page for more information and look for blue papers in your child’s folder. As always, please reach out with any ideas or concerns you may have.

Thank you to our Little Dragon Corporate Sponsors. We have many community business members who have graciously pledged their financial support for our school. Every year it amazes me how generous our community is! Stop by these businesses and let them know the little dragon students appreciate them.

Maroon and White,

Amber Bach

president@mycespta.org

📜 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

Red Ribbon Week: October 23-27

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

Dragon Dash

October 27, 2023

🐉 Parents are welcome to attend!
🐉 More information will come home in your students Wednesday folder.

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	Amanda Cantrell	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	Andrea McGhee	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	Lydai Farmer	parentinvolvement@mycespta.org
Special Events	Mary Kate Jenkins	specialevents@mycespta.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Tenoria West	volunteercoordinator@mycespta.org

✏️ Box Tops for Education

Click here to Volunteer! 🙋‍♀️

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 CES PTA Membership Form

Click here to Join! 📈

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

Click here to be a sponsor! ⭐️

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

August 2, 2023October 5, 2023 mycespta Dragon Flyer

2023-2024 Q1 Dragon Flyer

What’s Inside?

A Note from Mr. Ruiz
Message from PTA President
CES New Teachers 🎉
PTA Volunteer Signup
PTA Memberships
PTA Sponsorship

Grandparents Day

Students with the last name beginning with A-L
➡︎Thursday September 7 ~ 7:45am

Students with the last name beginning with M-Z
➡︎Friday September 8 ~ 7:45am

RSVP information coming soon

Important Dates

Aug 10	1st Day for Students
Aug 10-15	Kindergarten Screening/Stagger Week
Aug 17	First Day for Kindergarten
Aug 24	Back to School Night
Aug 24 & 25	Fall Pictures
Aug 28 – Sept 1	House Hype Week
Sept 4	Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
Sept 7 & 8	Grandparents Day
Sept 21	Parent Conferences
Sept 28	PTA General Membership Meeting
Oct 2 – 6	House Helper Week
Oct 4	Walk to School Day
Oct 6	Dragon Dash Pep Rally
Oct 9 -13	Fall Break

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

Dear CES families,

Welcome back to Collierville Elementary School! As the proud Principal, I am thrilled to extend my warmest greetings as we gear up for another fantastic academic year. Our Little Dragons’ return brings an excitement that fills our hallways and classrooms with joy, anticipation, and endless possibilities.

At Collierville Elementary School, we are dedicated to our mission of surrounding our Little Dragons with love, holding them to high expectations, and engaging them in rigorous instruction. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we strive to provide a nurturing and challenging environment where every child can reach their full potential.

Our vision at Collierville Elementary School is to forge Little Dragons who demonstrate strong character, a love for learning, and service as future leaders. We believe in nurturing not only their academic growth but also fostering their personal development, building the foundation for lifelong success.

To kickstart the new academic year on the right note, we invite all parents and guardians to attend our Back to School Night on August 24 at 5:30 PM. This event is an excellent opportunity for you to meet your child’s teachers, learn about the curriculum, and gain valuable insights into the academic year ahead. It also gives us a chance to work together as a cohesive team in supporting our Little Dragons’ educational journey.

Furthermore, we are excited to continue the traditions of our House System. The House System provides a sense of belonging and camaraderie among our students. This system fosters healthy competition, teamwork, and a positive school spirit, creating a nurturing environment where students feel encouraged to shine and grow.

We, at Collierville Elementary School, are committed to maintaining our reputation as one of the best schools in the state of Tennessee. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of our amazing parents, dedicated faculty, and motivated students.

As we embark on this new academic journey together, I urge you to stay involved in your child’s education. Your partnership and involvement play a crucial role in their success. Let us work hand in hand to provide a safe, enriching, and inspiring environment where our Little Dragons can flourish.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We are eager to witness their growth and accomplishments in the upcoming year. Together, we will continue to uphold the standards of excellence that define Collierville Elementary School.

Go Dragons!

✉️ Message from PTA President

Welcome back Little Dragon families! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer. For all our new families, we want to extend a warm welcome to Collierville Elementary School — we are so glad you’re here! This is the first of four editions of the PTA’s Dragon Flyer newsletter. We include all important upcoming dates and events to mark on your calendars, as well as showcasing all the fun things the PTA is doing.

The two big PTA dates for this school year are Dragon Dash on October 27th and Fair in the Lair on April 20th. These are our two fundraisers for the year, and they fund our budget as well as teacher impact grants.

Dragon Dash….dust off your tennis shoes parents, we invite you to join the Little Dragons as they run 4 laps around the track for our fall fundraiser on October 27th. This fundraiser funds our budget and provides wish list items – what’s that, you are wondering? Our budget allows the PTA to have events for the students such as Grandparent’s Day, Donuts with Dragons, Memphis in May day, Walk to school day and many other fun and educational events. Wishlist items are items requested by the school and our principal. A few examples of things we have been able to provide in the past are collaborative learning tables, Promethean Boards, restocked grade level recess supplies, and educational learning seminars and conferences for our teachers and staff.

Now that August is here it’s time to renew your PTA memberships. Our goal each year is to have 100% memberships – that means a membership for each student, staff, and faculty member at CES. If you have more than one student at CES please consider purchasing enough memberships to represent each student. Anyone can be a PTA member; parents, students, grandparents, aunts/uncles, and even neighbors. Your membership ensures you will stay connected to the PTA throughout the school year, but I promise we will not hound you for money or volunteering time. The membership roster is how we build our email data base each year. Emily Promisel is our membership chair; drop her an email if you have any questions: membership@mycespta.org.

Speaking of volunteering, we have multiple areas at CES that rely on our loyal and loving volunteers. We need volunteers in the cafeteria and the copy room. If you have a few extra hours here or there, please contact Tenoria West at volunteercoordinator@mycespta.org.

If you have any questions about any aspect of PTA we are all just a click away via our CES PTA emails (see the list of officers later in this edition for specific email). Don’t hesitate to drop us an email with a question or concern.

Maroon and White,

Amber Bach

president@mycespta.org

📜 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

💰 Impact Grants

In 2011, the CES-PTA began the IMPACT Grant Program. IMPACT Grants are awarded to CES faculty every year to provide additional support to CES students. Each year the CES-PTA hosts the annual Fair in the Lair/Book-fair along with all Dragonwear sales to provide funding for the IMPACT program.

Great news! We will be awarding IMPACT Grants to CES faculty totaling $19,425.00. 🎉 These grants will have a profound impact on your students. Thank you for supporting these events and this important initiative at CES.

CES faculty can pick up a reimbursement sheet in the lounge and turn them in to the Treasurer’s PTA box. Please reach out to Heather Summers for more details or any questions. Treasurer@mycespta.org.

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

👩‍🏫 Welcome New Little Dragon Faculty and Staff 👨‍🏫

Daniel Ford – Assistant Principal
Scottie Garner – Financial Secretary
Kelsey Johnson – Kindergarten
Melanie Sipes – Kindergarten
Melissa Jones – 3rd Grade
Rebecca Camarata – 5th Grade
La’Sandria Ward – Art
Melissa Lane – Resource S
Heather Grinnell – Paraprofessional
Rusty David – School Technology Support
Keri Taylor – Occupational Therapist

Transportation Information

Students are allowed on campus beginning at 8:40 a.m. All external doors are locked promptly at 9:00 a.m. After 8:59 a.m. you cannot drop your child off on campus – you must escort your child to the office for check-in. Dismissal will begin promptly at 4:00 p.m. each day.

Car Riders

Car riders enter and exit in the rear parking lot. Returning families, please continue to use your car rider numbers from last year. New families will were assigned car rider numbers on Orientation Day. The car rider line begins on White Road, turns onto Carruthers, and then turns left on Burrows. You will enter the parking lot from there. There is NO LEFT TURN from White Road or Burrows to Burrows during car rider line. Parents, please DO NOT turn left into the line in the mornings or afternoons. Please proceed down White Road and, if necessary, down Hermitage Trail until you reach the end of the line. Interrupting the line will cause a slow down in the process. During pick-up we are required to place your child in the back seat.

Bus Riders

Bus riders enter an exit at the North side of the building (K-1 Hall).

Walkers / Bike Riders

Walkers/bike riders enter and exit at the end of the building closest to their home, North (K-1 Hall) or South (2-3 Hall). No students should be walking in front of the building on Peterson Lake Road.

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	Amanda Cantrell	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	Andrea McGhee	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

Click here to Volunteer! 🙋‍♀️

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 CES PTA Membership Form

Click here to Join! 📈

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

Click here to be a sponsor! ⭐️

April 3, 2023April 14, 2023 mycespta Dragon Flyer, Uncategorized

April – May 2023 Dragon Flyer

April – May 2023

What’s Inside?

A Note from Mr. Ruiz
Message from PTA President
Fair in the Lair
PTA Volunteer Signup
PTA Memberships
PTA Sponsorship

Donate

If you would like to help with teacher lunches, snack cart, etc. but do not have time to shop or bring items to the school this is a GREAT way to contribute. Thank you for donating to the many events the PTA has throughout the year for the teachers, staff, and students!
Click the button above to donate or it can be found at the top of the PTA webpage. https://mycespta.org/

Memphis in May Day

Each year, Memphis in May International Festival aims to bring the world to Memphis and Memphis to the world. Collierville Elementary students will be celebrating Memphis in May International Festival with “Memphis in May Day” on Friday, May 5th, 2023.

This year, the Memphis in May International Festival is excited to celebrate Malaysia. Memphis in May Day is the perfect chance to help students explore another country’s history, culture, geography, politics and lifestyle.

If you have any questions please contact Cristina at culturalarts@mycespta.org.

Important Dates

Apr 7	Good Friday -NO SCHOOL
Apr 10	NO SCHOOL
Apr 20	General Membership Meeting 6:00pm in the CES gym
Apr 22	Fair In The Lair 10am- 2pm
Apr 27	Kindergarten Kick Off

May 5	Memphis in May Day
May 11 – 12	Field Day
May 17	Kindergarten Program
May 19	5th grade program & dance
May 24	1/2 Day of School before SUMMER!

PTA General Membership Meeting📝

6:00 PM in the CES GYM

Dragon Dozen Scholarships, Cultural Arts Awards,
2023-2024 PTA board announced, PTA Awards

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

Dear Little Dragon Families,

It’s hard to believe that we are in the last quarter of the 22-23 school year. When I look back
on this school year, I am so proud of all that we have accomplished as a school community. We
started with a common vision – to forge Little Dragons who demonstrate strong character, a
love for learning, and serve as future leaders. This vision led us to implementing a House
System from the ground up. It took a great deal of time and effort from so many to make this
vision a reality. And WOW have our expectations been blown out of the water. The impact our
House System has had on our students, staff, and community has been immense. We are so
proud of what we have accomplished.

Coming up April 17 – April 25, students in 2 nd through 5 th grade will be taking the end of the year
State Assessment: TCAP. Please do your best to make sure your child is well prepared each day
by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a balanced breakfast, and arrive to school on
time. Let’s set our students up for success. This is a time for our students to show what they
know. I could not be prouder of the fact that our teachers have continued to teach with
excellence and prepare our students for the future. While I hope all our students do their very
best on the assessments, no test can measure the incredible growth they have shown. They
have been through tough times and have come out more resilient, more compassionate, and
ready to take on the world.

We have some exciting events coming up this last quarter! I am looking forward to Fair in the
Lair on April 22 – a day of fun, games, bouncy houses, a silent auction, and food! We will also
have our first ever House Field Day! Students will be able to earn points for their houses
throughout the games and activities. I am so grateful for our incredible PTA and CES staff who
make these events possible.

As we look to the 23-24 school year, we look forward to even more incredible things as we
continue to build a community school where we surround our Little Dragons with love and an
exceptional education.

I hope all our families have an incredible last quarter and summer vacation! Be safe, have fun,
and we can’t wait to see all of you next fall.

Go Dragons!
Michael Ruiz

✉️ Message from PTA President

Hello Little Dragon Family and students –

We are in the home stretch for summer! We are ready to finish out the year strong with Fair in the Lair, end of the year Kindergarten and 5 th grade programs, Field Day, and Memphis in May Day.

In April, we will have our spring fundraiser, Fair in the Lair, and spring Dragon Wear. We hope to see everyone April 22 for bounce houses, carnival games, silent auction, art auction, book fair, and food!

I want to say a special thanks to our board this year. Each one of you have worked tirelessly to support our
students and teachers and to make CES a fun place to be. Thank you so much to each one of you for the time, effort, and energy you have put into your positions and the PTA. It has truly been an honor knowing and working with all of you!

If you are interested in joining the PTA Board next year, I encourage you to fill out an application. The PTA is a
great way to get involved and make friends while supporting our school. We work hard, but we have a lot of fun doing it!

We send all our announcements through ParentSquare and post on our Facebook page. Join us there to not miss a thing!

Thanks,
Laura Wiseman

president@mycespta.org

Fair In The Lair

Save the Date: April 22, 2023 10am-2pm

PTA Volunteer Form for 2023-2024

📜 Mission, Vision, & Beliefs

Mission

At Collierville Elementary School, we surround our Little Dragons with love, hold them to high expectations, and engage them in rigorous instruction.

Vision

At Collierville Elementary School, we will forge Little Dragons who demonstrate strong character, a love for learning, and serve as future leaders.

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

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

🏀🏸🏆 Field Day ⚽️🏓👟

Field Day Times:

Thursday, May 11

9:30-10:45 -1^st Grade

11:15-12:30-5^th Grade

1:30-2:45- 3^rd Grade

Friday, May 12

9:30-10:45 – Kindergarten

11:15-12:30 – 4^th Grade

1:30-2:45 – 2^nd Grade

PTA Board 2022-2023

If you have any questions about any aspect of PTA we are all are just a click away via our CES PTA emails.

President	Laura Wiseman	president@mycespta.org
Past President		pastpresident@mycespta.org
Vice President	Amanda Cantrell	vicepresident@mycespta.org
Secretary	Lindsey Guill	secretary@mycespta.org
Treasurer	Heather Summers	treasurer@mycespta.org
Parliamentarian	Lindsey Tilson	parliamentarian@mycespta.org
Communications	Alyssa Martin	communications@mycespta.org
Community Affairs/Events	Andrea McGhee	communityaffairs@mycespta.org
Cultural Arts	Cristina Ayala Smith	culturalarts@mycespta.org
Dragon Wear	Brittany Streger	dragonwear@mycespta.org
Family Events	Autumn Freidel	familyevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Events	Jaime Halupnik	fundraisingevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Sponsor	Katie Cockrell	fundraisingsponsor@mycespta.org
Health & Safety	Sara Hight	healthandsafety@mycespta.org
Historian	Emily Pinner	historian@mycespta.org
Hospitality	Jala Walker	hospitality@mycespta.org
Legislative	Gina Johnson	legislative@mycespta.org
Membership	Milly Mount	membership@mycespta.org
Parent Involvement	Lydia Farmer	parentinvolvement@mycespta.org
Special Events	Amber Bach	specialevents@mycespta.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Tenoria West	volunteercoordinator@mycespta.org
Member at Large	Whitney Thrower	N/A
Member at Large	Ashley Wagner	N/A
Member at Large		N/A
Member at Large		N/A

✏️ Box Tops for Education

Click here to Volunteer! 🙋‍♀️

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 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 $7.00 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!

Click here to Join! 📈

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

Click here to be a sponsor! ⭐️

A DRAGON sized THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Platinum

•901 Floors
•Republic Roofing & Restoration
•Maureen Fraser with John Green & Co Realtors
•American Veterans Restoration
•M&M Roofing, LLC

Gold

•Patriot Mortgage
•Stix
•Ginny Mount School of Dance
•Collierville First Baptist Church
•Your Window Guy
•Collierville Vision Center
•Joyce McKenzie with Crye-Leike Realtors
•Campbell Clinic
•Choate’s HVAC & Plumbing
•Bricks & Minifigs

Silver

•Chris Woods Construction Co Inc

Bronze

•Saddle Creek Orthodontics
•Brad & Keri Blair
•Urgent Care for Children

February 16, 2023February 22, 2023 mycespta Uncategorized

February – March 2023 Dragon Flyer

February – March 2023

What’s Inside?

A Note from Mr. Ruiz
Message from PTA President
Fair in the Lair
PTA Volunteer Signup
PTA Memberships
PTA Sponsorship

Donate

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).
» 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 Friday, March 10, 2023.
» Scholarships will be notified and awarded at the General Membership meeting on April 20, 2023 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 16	General Membership Meeting @ 6:00 pm
Feb 18	Teacher Pancake Breakfast
Feb 20	President’s Day- NO SCHOOL
Feb 23	Parent Conferences
Mar 3	Community Reader Day
Mar 6-10	Teacher Appreciation Day
Mar 13-17	Spring Break

Mar 23-24	Donuts with Dragons
Apr 7	Good Friday- NO SCHOOL
Apr 10	Professional Development Day- NO SCHOOL
Apr 20	General Membership Meeting @ 6:00 pm
Apr 22	FAIR IN THE LAIR 10a-2p

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

Dear Little Dragon Families,

Wow! What an awesome year we have had so far. It’s hard to believe we are on the downward
slope of this school year. But don’t worry – there are still many EXCITING events on the horizon!
Thank you to all the families that came out to our Family House Night. We absolutely loved sharing
with you about the CES House System and having you join us in some of our new traditions. We are
4 Houses, 1 School – YOU are a part of our family here at CES!

As we move into February, we have two more family events coming up. CES Math Night is on
Thursday, February 16 at 5 PM. Come join us for a Valentine themed night of Math games with the
family! After Math Night, join us in the gym at 6 PM for our PTA General Membership Meeting and
3rd grade performance. We will also be hosting our annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February
18 from 7:30 – 10:30 AM. Come and join us in the CES cafeteria for a time of fellowship as the staff
at CES serves your families a delicious breakfast.

We are looking forward to a wonderful Quarter 3. Thank you to all our families for partnering with
us in educating your children. We believe that together we are better. If there is ever anything I
can do for you or your family, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Go Dragons!

J. Michael Ruiz

✉️ Message from PTA President

Hello Little Dragon Family and students –

I can’t believe we are already rocking and rolling through the second semester. Before we know it, it will be Spring Break and then school will be out! I am so proud of all our Little Dragons have done and accomplished so far this year. We truly have a special group of students!

When you think of February, you think LOVE…..love for friends, love for family, and love for your children, your Little Dragons.

What do you LOVE about CES and your child being a Little Dragon.

I love the dedicated teachers & staff that go above and beyond for our children in the classroom on a daily basis;
I love the new house system and how excited the children and teachers are about it;
I love all the smiling faces of teachers, staff, students, and parents that I see walking the halls every day;
The PTA – for the hardworking board members who organize generous donations from families and community members and are able to provide opportunities to the Little Dragons such as Community Reader day, Memphis in May day, Teacher Treat Carts, Reflections contest, Citizenship essay competition, Teacher meals during Teacher Appreciation Week and conference night, and class t-shirts for all of our students.

We want everyone to be proud and LOVE that their children are Little Dragons. The next time someone asks what school your child attends, follow up with one of your reasons why. Also, be sure to ask your Little Dragon what makes them LOVE to go to CES and be a Little Dragon, I am sure their list would be endless!!

We are looking forward to all the fun things happening this semester! Be sure to save the date for Fair in the Lair on April 22^nd and Family Movie Night on May 19^th! We send all our announcements through ParentSquare and post on our Facebook page. Join us there to not miss a thing!

Laura Wiseman
president@mycespta.org

Fair In The Lair

Save the Date: April 22, 2023 10:00am-2:00pm

Please consider donating items for the silent auction!

Have a nomination for the PTA for 2023-2024?

Click the link below to print a nomination form.

Nomination Form

Executive Committee Duties

📜 Mission, Vision, & Beliefs

Mission

At Collierville Elementary School, we surround our Little Dragons with love, hold them to high expectations, and engage them in rigorous instruction.

Vision

At Collierville Elementary School, we will forge Little Dragons who demonstrate strong character, a love for learning, and serve as future leaders.

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

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

🐝 Spelling Bee Representatives 🐝

PTA Board 2022-2023

If you have any questions about any aspect of PTA we are all are just a click away via our CES PTA emails.

President	Laura Wiseman	president@mycespta.org
Past President		pastpresident@mycespta.org
Vice President	Amanda Cantrell	vicepresident@mycespta.org
Secretary	Lindsey Guill	secretary@mycespta.org
Treasurer	Heather Summers	treasurer@mycespta.org
Parliamentarian	Lindsey Tilson	parliamentarian@mycespta.org
Communications	Alyssa Martin	communications@mycespta.org
Community Affairs/Events	Andrea McGhee	communityaffairs@mycespta.org
Cultural Arts	Cristina Ayala Smith	culturalarts@mycespta.org
Dragon Wear	Brittany Streger	dragonwear@mycespta.org
Family Events	Autumn Freidel	familyevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Events	Jaime Halupnik	fundraisingevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Sponsor	Katie Cockrell	fundraisingsponsor@mycespta.org
Health & Safety	Sarah Hight	healthandsafety@mycespta.org
Historian	Emily Pinner	historian@mycespta.org
Hospitality	Jala Walker	hospitality@mycespta.org
Legislative	Gina Johnson	legislative@mycespta.org
Membership	Milly Mount	membership@mycespta.org
Parent Involvement	Lydia Farmer	parentinvolvement@mycespta.org
Special Events	Amber Bach	specialevents@mycespta.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Tenoria West	volunteercoordinator@mycespta.org
Member at Large	Whitney Thrower	N/A
Member at Large	Ashley Wagner	N/A
Member at Large		N/A
Member at Large		N/A

✏️ Box Tops for Education

Click here to Volunteer! 🙋‍♀️

Donuts with Dragons

Students with the last name beginning with M-Z
➡︎Thursday March 23 ~ 7:45am
At the CES football fields

Students with the last name beginning with A-L
➡︎Friday March 24 ~ 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

Click here to Join! 📈

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

Click here to be a sponsor! ⭐️

A DRAGON sized THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Platinum

•901 Floors
•Republic Roofing & Restoration
•Maureen Fraser with John Green & Co Realtors
•American Veterans Restoration
•M&M Roofing, LLC

Gold

Silver

•Chris Woods Construction Co Inc

Bronze

•Saddle Creek Orthodontics
•Brad & Keri Blair
•Urgent Care for Children

January 25, 2023January 26, 2023 mycespta Dragon Flyer, Uncategorized

December 2022 – January 2023 Dragon Flyer

December 2022 – January 2023

What’s Inside?

A Note from Mr. Ruiz
Message from PTA President
DRAGON DASH WRAP UP🎉
PTA Volunteer Signup
PTA Memberships
PTA Sponsorship

If you would like to help with teacher lunches, snack cart, etc. but do not have time to shop or bring items to the school this is a GREAT way to contribute. Thank you for donating to the many events the PTA has throughout the year for the teachers, staff and students!
Click the button above to donate or it can be found at the top of the PTA webpage. https://mycespta.org/

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).
» 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 Friday, March 10, 2023.
» Scholarships will be notified and awarded at the General Membership meeting on April 20, 2023 at 6:00pm

For additional information or a scholarship packet please see the guidance counselors at CHS or email president@mycespta.org.

Important Dates

Dec 1	Spelling Bee
Dec 15	Class Parties
Dec 16	1/2 Day of School
Jan 3	Students return
Jan 16	MLK Day- NO SCHOOL
Feb 16	PTA General Membership Meeting @ 6:00pm
Feb 18	Teacher Pancake Breakfast
Feb 20	President’s Day- NO SCHOOL
Feb 23	Parent Conferences

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

Dear Little Dragon Family,

It’s hard to believe that we have started the second semester of this school year!

We had a wonderful quarter 2 here at CES! It started with Red Ribbon Week and our annual Dragon Dash. Students and staff had a blast dressing up for our theme days during Red Ribbon Week. There were lots of crazy house colors, halloween costumes, and even a few Triwizards! Dragon Dash was a HUGE success! It was great to be able to have it outside and we were so happy to be able to have our parents join us to run with their child at the track this year! We raised over $40,000!

Congratulations to Mrs. Land for being this years Teacher of the year! CES is fortunate to have her as one of our music teachers.

Family house night is coming up Thursday, January 26th. Due to the remarkable amount of responses we had to divide it into 2 sessions. It will be a fun evening of events complete with chant offs. We are looking forward to showing you what the house system hype is all about!

All the best,

Michael Ruiz

✉️ Message from PTA President

Hello Little Dragon Parents & Students,
I can’t believe we have already started the second semester! Every year things seem to go by
faster and faster. The PTA is so grateful for the support from teachers, admin, students, and
parents for all our activities during the first semester. With out you all, we couldn’t do what we
do!
We held our annual Dragon Dash fundraiser in October. We raised $46, 280.01 exceeded our
goal!! Thank you to all the parents and grandparents for coming out to support your Little
Dragons for this fun event. Jaime Halupnik, our Fundraising Events Chairperson, did an
incredible job planning a fun day for our Little Dragons. Katie Cockrell, our Fundraising
Sponsorship Chairperson, secured incredible donations from local businesses. Please take a
close look at our list of sponsors. Visit their businesses and thank them for supporting our
school. All the money we raised stays at CES to be used for PTA sponsored events and for
items needed in the school.
We have an exciting second semester planned! We have Fair in the Lair coming up on April
22nd. This event is a carnival type family day that is always a lot of fun. We will have another
Donuts with Dragons, Memphis in May Day, and Teacher Appreciation Week, and new this year
we will be hosting a family movie night! Please follow our Facebook page to stay up to date on
any information you may need.
I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season, we look forward to a great 2023.

Thanks,
Laura Wiseman

📜 Mission, Vision, & Beliefs

Mission

At Collierville Elementary School, we surround our Little Dragons with love, hold them to high expectations, and engage them in rigorous instruction.

Vision

At Collierville Elementary School, we will forge Little Dragons who demonstrate strong character, a love for learning, and serve as future leaders.

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

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

Dragon Dash Wrap Up

We would like to thank everyone for their participation in this year’s Dragon Dash. Without the support of our students, parents, teachers and faculty we would not be able to do all the wonderful things that we do for the school and the faculty. This year we raised $46,280.01 Congratulations Little Dragons!

PTA Board 2022-2023

If you have any questions about any aspect of PTA we are all are just a click away via our CES PTA emails.

President	Laura Wiseman	president@mycespta.org
Past President		pastpresident@mycespta.org
Vice President	Amanda Cantrell	vicepresident@mycespta.org
Secretary	Lindsey Guill	secretary@mycespta.org
Treasurer	Heather Summers	treasurer@mycespta.org
Parliamentarian	Lindsey Tilson	parliamentarian@mycespta.org
Communications	Alyssa Martin	communications@mycespta.org
Community Affairs/Events	Andrea McGhee	communityaffairs@mycespta.org
Cultural Arts	Cristina Ayala Smith	culturalarts@mycespta.org
Dragon Wear	Brittany Streger	dragonwear@mycespta.org
Family Events	Autumn Freidel	familyevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Events	Jaime Halupnik	fundraisingevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Sponsor	Katie Cockrell	fundraisingsponsor@mycespta.org
Health & Safety	Sarah Hight	healthandsafety@mycespta.org
Historian	Emily Pinner	historian@mycespta.org
Hospitality	Jala Walker	hospitality@mycespta.org
Legislative	Gina Johnson	legislative@mycespta.org
Membership	Milly Mount	membership@mycespta.org
Parent Involvement	Lydia Farmer	parentinvolvement@mycespta.org
Special Events	Amber Bach	specialevents@mycespta.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Tenoria West	volunteercoordinator@mycespta.org
Member at Large	Whitney Thrower	N/A
Member at Large	Ashley Wagner	N/A
Member at Large		N/A
Member at Large		N/A

✏️ Box Tops for Education

Click here to Volunteer! 🙋‍♀️

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 CES PTA Membership Form

Click here to Join! 📈

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

Click here to be a sponsor! ⭐️

A DRAGON sized THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Platinum

•901 Floors
•Republic Roofing & Restoration
•Maureen Fraser with John Green & Co Realtors
•American Veterans Restoration
•M&M Roofing, LLC

Gold

Silver

•Chris Woods Construction Co Inc

Bronze

•Saddle Creek Orthodontics
•Brad & Keri Blair
•Urgent Care for Children

October 3, 2022October 4, 2022 mycespta Dragon Flyer, Uncategorized

October – November 2022 Dragon Flyer

October – November 2022

What’s Inside?

A Note from Mr. Ruiz
Message from PTA President
DRAGON DASH 🎉
PTA Volunteer Signup
PTA Memberships
PTA Sponsorship

National Walk to School Day

Cultural Arts: Reflections Contest

Does your child enjoy art, music, and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “Show Your Voice!”, calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. You can email the PTA Cultural Arts Chair (Cristina Ayala Smith) at culturalarts@mycespta.org to get the submission guidelines and an entry form. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards.

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

Dear Little Dragon Families,

It’s hard to believe we are wrapping up our first quarter of the school year. We kicked off the 2022-2023 school year with a bang by unveiling our new CES House System! Our goal with the House System is to make every student feel like they are a part of a family here at CES. We have also been teaching our students Dragon Scales in our Friday House Meetings. We want our students to not only receive an exceptional education, but we also want to prepare them for the future by helping them be good citizens. We want our students to be kind, empathetic, generous, and to put others before themselves. We want to develop the kind of manners and soft skills that will help them in relationships and future opportunities. We believe in forging dragons that will serve as future leaders.

The first quarter saw the return of many in-person events from our curriculum nights to our PTA membership meetings. Our 5th graders recently gave an incredible performance that highlighted each individual House. We loved having our grandparents join us for Grandparent’s Day. We also have such a wonderful turnout for our family events, and we feel so blessed to have such a supportive community that is truly invested in our students and their success.

Our teachers are doing incredible things in the classroom to make learning fun and engaging for our students! From classroom transformations and expert hours, our teachers are the best of the best! We are who we are because of the people who have dedicated their time, energy, and love into making this school an amazing place to learn for our students.

We are looking forward to an incredible quarter two with Dragon Dash, Donuts with Dragons, and many other events on the horizon. Thank you for your continuous support of our Little Dragons and for the part you play in making CES the best!

Go Dragons!

-J. Michael Ruiz

✉️ Message from PTA President

Hello Little Dragons & parents!

We have had a great start to the school year so far. The schools theme this year is “4 Houses, 1 School” and has implemented the House System with each student being sorted into one of four houses: Altruismo, Amistad, Isibindi, and Reveur. The PTA was excited to be able to help with the sorting ceremony that took place on September 9th. The Students had so much fun getting sorted and celebrating with their respective houses! Keep an eye out for information about different house activities throughout the year.

The PTA was also excited to welcome our Little Dragons and their grandparents for Grandparents Day on September 8th and 9th. The weather was beautiful and our guests were able to enjoy coffee (courtesy of Collierville First Baptist Church)” and donuts with their Little Dragons. If you were unable to attend, no worries! We have Donuts with Dragons coming up on October 20th and 21st!

Our Fundraising Events Chair, Jaime Halupnik, is in planning mode for Dragon Dash, our first fundraiser that will take place on October 28th. In keeping with the school’s theme and for all of you Harry Potter fans out there, the theme will be “Triwizard Dragon Dash”! This will be a fun run for the students and will help raise money for the PTA in the process. Parents are encouraged to attend and run with their child. We will kick off with a pep rally during school on October 7th. More information will be sent home in the coming days.

Congratulations to the class winners of our membership drive: Mrs. Jaffee, Mrs. Argiro, Mrs. L. Green, Mrs. Richards, and Ms. Jernigan! Each class was the first in their grade to reach 100% membership and will receive popsicles for the students and Starbucks for the teacher! No class in 3rd or 4th grade has reached 100% yet. If you have not joined, there is still time! Just click here to join today!

And finally, a huge Dragon Sized Thank You to all of our Corporate Sponsors! We appreciate your continued support and generosity. Without businesses like you, the PTA could not put on the events or support our teachers and students like we do. We appreciate you!

We have so many fun things happening this year! Be sure to follow our Facebook page for information about all of our upcoming events. And as always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Laura Wiseman

president@mycespta.org

House Helper Week: October 3-7

📜 Mission, Vision, & Beliefs

Mission

At Collierville Elementary School we surround our Little Dragons with love, hold them to high expectations, and engage them in rigorous instruction.

Vision

At Collierville Elementary School we will forge Little Dragons who demonstrate strong character, a love for learning, and serve as future leaders.

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

Red Ribbon Week: October 24-28

More info coming soon!

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

Dragon Dash

October 28, 2022

🐉 Parents are welcome to come!
🐉 More information will come home in your students Wednesday folder.

PTA Board 2022-2023

If you have any questions about any aspect of PTA, we are all are just a click away via our CES PTA emails.

President	Laura Wiseman	president@mycespta.org
Past President	Milly Mount	pastpresident@mycespta.org
Vice President	Amanda Cantrell	vicepresident@mycespta.org
Secretary	Lindsey Guill	secretary@mycespta.org
Treasurer	Heather Summers	treasurer@mycespta.org
Parliamentarian	Lindsay Tilson	parliamentarian@mycespta.org
Communications	Alyssa Martin	communications@mycespta.org
Community Affairs/Events	Andrea McGhee	communityaffairs@mycespta.org
Cultural Arts	Cristina Ayala Smith	culturalarts@mycespta.org
Dragon Wear	Brittany Streger	dragonwear@mycespta.org
Family Events	Autumn Friedel	familyevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Events	Jamie Halupnik/ Michelle Lamansky	fundraisingevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Sponsor	Katie Cockrell	fundraisingsponsor@mycespta.org
Health & Safety	Sarah Hight	healthandsafety@mycespta.org
Historian	Emily Pinner	historian@mycespta.org
Hospitality	Jala Walker	hospitality@mycespta.org
Legislative	Gina Johnson	legislative@mycespta.org
Membership	Milly Mount	membership@mycespta.org
Parent Involvement	Lydia Farmer	parentinvolvement@mycespta.org
Special Events	Amber Bach	specialevents@mycespta.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Tenoria West	volunteercoordinator@mycespta.org
Member at Large	Whitney Thrower	N/A
Member at Large	Ashley Wagner	N/A
Member at Large	Beth Prieur	N/A
Member at Large		N/A

✏️ Box Tops for Education

Click here to Volunteer! 🙋‍♀️

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 CES PTA Membership Form

Click here to Join! 📈

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

Click here to be a sponsor! ⭐️

A DRAGON sized THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Platinum

901 Floors
Republic Roofing and Restoration
Maureen Fraser with John Green & Co Realtors
American Veterans Restoration
M&M Roofing, LLC

Gold

Silver

Firehouse Subs

Bronze

August 1, 2022August 22, 2022 mycespta Dragon Flyer, Uncategorized

August – September 2022 Dragon Flyer

What’s Inside?

A Note from Mr. Ruiz
Message from PTA President
CES New Teachers 🎉
PTA Volunteer Signup
PTA Memberships
PTA Sponsorship

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

Dear Little Dragon Families,

Welcome back to school! I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful summer and found time to make some lasting memories with your loved ones. We at CES are excited about the start of a new school year! Our faculty and staff have been hard at work to build some new and exciting traditions for our students. Last year, many of our teachers traveled to the Ron Clark Academy, an innovative and highly engaging school, where we learned about how a house system can help ALL students feel connected, increase confidence and motivation, and prepare them for the future. We are excited to bring the house system to CES this fall and can’t wait to share more details with you soon.

As a faculty, we also updated our mission and vision, and we are excited to share that with you.

Our MISSION: At Collierville Elementary School we surround our Little Dragons with love, hold them to high expectations, and engage them in rigorous instruction.

Our VISION: At Collierville Elementary School we will forge Little Dragons who demonstrate strong character, a love for learning, and serve as future leaders.

We are excited to welcome some new faces to CES! We will be sharing more about these new Dragons through our social media accounts and through ParentSquare. Be on the lookout!

Upcoming Dates:

August 8 – First day of school for grades 1-5
August 8-11 – Kindergarten screenings and stagger week
August 15 – First day of school for kindergarten
August 15 @ 9:15am – Kindergarten Coffee (for all K parents) in the cafeteria
August 18 @5:30pm – Back to School Night
August 25 & 26 – Fall Pictures
August 29 – September 2 – House Hype Week!
September 2 – House Sorting Ceremony!

I consider it a great honor to be serving as the principal of Collierville Elementary School. I look forward to continuing the tradition of academic excellence and creating an environment where our students feel loved and accepted. If I can be of help in any way, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at jruiz@colliervilleschools.org. I am looking forward to another incredible year!

Go Dragons!

J. Michael Ruiz

✉️ Message from PTA President

We were excited to kick off the 2022-2023 school year by welcoming back all of our teachers with a catered Chick-Fil-A breakfast on July 27th, organized by our Hospitality Chair, Jala Walker. We were thrilled to be able to speak about our Impact Grant program, which through the PTA’s fundraising efforts we were able to provide each classroom and specialty teacher money to purchase things they need for their classroom. And new this year, we were also able to provide each grade level with money to purchase new recess equipment!

The PTA Board of Managers has been hard at work planning for this school year! Please see important dates for August and September below:

August

8th: First Day for Students
8th-12th: Kindergarten Screening/Staggered Days
15th: Kindergarten Coffee in the Cafeteria (for parents of Kindergarteners)
18th: Back to School Night

September

5th: Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
8th: Grandparents Day for last names A-L @ 7:45am on the Football Field
9th: Grandparents Day for last names M-Z @ 7:45am on the Football Field
22nd: Parent Conferences 4:15-7:15pm
26th: Professional Development Day for teacher – NO SCHOOL
29th: General Membership Meeting @ 6:00pm in the gym

Be sure to mark your calendars for our biggest fall fundraiser, Dragon Dash, coming up on October 28th! Parents are invited to join their Little Dragons down at the track as they run 4 laps to raise money that directly funds the PTA’s budget. This money as well as the money raised at our spring fundraiser, Fair In The Lair, helps the PTA to put on events such as Grandparents Day, Donuts with Dragons, Walk to School Day, and Memphis in May. They are also used to fund the above-mentioned teacher impact grant program and Wishlist items. Wishlist items are things specifically requested by the school and PTA. More information will be sent home regarding fundraisers later in the year, so be on the lookout!

The beginning of a new school year means it’s time to renew or purchase your PTA membership! Every year, our goal is to have 100% membership, which means there is a membership for every student, staff, and faculty member at CES! If you have more than one student at CES, we encourage you to purchase one to represent each student. Anyone can be a member of the PTA: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and neighbors! There are two ways to sign up — via a QR code that will be emailed out (simply scan and sign up online) or the membership form that will be sent home during the first weeks of school (fill out and return back to school with your student with cash/check payment). If you have any questions, please reach out to our Membership Chair, Lydia Farmer via email at membership@mycespta.org

We are looking forward to a great year! If at any time you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact anyone on the PTA board. We are here to help!

Sincerely,

Laura Wiseman

President, CES PTA 2022-2023

📜 Mission, Vision, & Beliefs

Mission

At Collierville Elementary School we surround our Little Dragons with love, hold them to high expectations, and engage them in rigorous instruction.

Vision

At Collierville Elementary School we will forge Little Dragons who demonstrate strong character, a love for learning, and serve as future leaders.

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

💰 Impact Grants

In 2011, the CES-PTA began the IMPACT Grant Program. IMPACT Grants are awarded to CES faculty every year to provide additional support to CES students. Each year the CES-PTA hosts the annual Fair in the Lair/Book-fair along with all Dragonwear sales to provide funding for the IMPACT program.

Great news! We will be awarding IMPACT Grants to CES faculty totaling $20,350 with an additional $6500 that is new this year and will go towards grade level recess equipment. 🎉 These grants will have a profound impact on your students. Thank you for supporting these events and this important initiative at CES.

CES faculty can pick up a reimbursement sheet in the lounge and turn them in to the Treasurer’s PTA box. Please reach out to Heather Summers for more details or any questions. Treasurer@mycespta.org.

Heather Summers
CES-PTA Treasurer 2022-2023

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

👩‍🏫 Welcome New Little Dragon Faculty and Staff 👨‍🏫

Katie Gabb – Art
Erica Gilmer – 5th Grade
Sean Greene – PE
Natalie Jewell – Occupational Therapist
Cher Johnson – 4th Grade
Jennifer King – Kindergarten
Erika Myers – Nutrition Tech
Clint Petrowski – Plant Manager
Melissa Polly – Kindergarten
Beth Prieur – Parent & Community Involvement Coordinator
Lauren Pumphrey – 2nd Grade Interim
Allyson Ruddick – 3rd Grade Interim
Megan Schubert – Kindergarten
Katy Thomas – Kindergarten
Elizabeth Whitby – 5th Grade
Sherrell Wiseman – Attendance Operator

Transportation Information

Car Riders

Car riders enter and exit in the rear parking lot. Returning families, please continue to use your car rider numbers from last year. New families will were assigned car rider numbers on Orientation Day. The car rider line begins on White Road, turns onto Carruthers, and then turns left on Burrows (see map). You will enter the parking lot from there. There is NO LEFT TURN from White Road or Burrows to Burrows during car rider line. Parents, please DO NOT turn left into the line in the mornings or afternoons. Please proceed down White Road and, if necessary, down Hermitage Trail until you reach the end of the line. Interrupting the line will cause a slow down in the process. PTA volunteers will be out to help direct traffic. During drop-off and pick-up please postpone any phone calls while waiting in the car line. During pick-up we are required to place your child in the back seat.

Bus Riders

Bus riders enter and exit at the North side of the building (K-1 Hall).

Walkers / Bike Riders

PTA Board 2022-2023

If you have any questions about any aspect of PTA we are all are just a click away via our CES PTA emails.

President	Laura Wiseman	president@mycespta.org
Past President	Milly Mount	pastpresident@mycespta.org
Vice President	Amanda Cantrell	vicepresident@mycespta.org
Secretary	Lindsey Guill	secretary@mycespta.org
Treasurer	Heather Summers	treasurer@mycespta.org
Parliamentarian	Lindsay Tilson	parliamentarian@mycespta.org
Communications	Alyssa Martin	communications@mycespta.org
Community Affairs/Events	Andrea McGhee	communityaffairs@mycespta.org
Cultural Arts	Cristina Ayala Smith	culturalarts@mycespta.org
Dragon Wear	Brittany Streger	dragonwear@mycespta.org
Family Events	Autumn Friedel	familyevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Events	Jamie Halupnik/ Michelle Lamansky	fundraisingevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Sponsor	Katie Cockrell	fundraisingsponsor@mycespta.org
Health & Safety	Sarah Hight	healthandsafety@mycespta.org
Historian	Emily Pinner	historian@mycespta.org
Hospitality		hospitality@mycespta.org
Legislative	Gina Johnson	legislative@mycespta.org
Membership	Lydia Farmer	membership@mycespta.org
Parent Involvement	Beth Prieur/ Jala Walker	parentinvolvement@mycespta.org
Special Events	Amber Bach	specialevents@mycespta.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Tenoria West	volunteercoordinator@mycespta.org
Member at Large	Whitney Thrower	N/A
Member at Large	Ashley Wagner	N/A
Member at Large		N/A
Member at Large		N/A

✏️ Box Tops for Education

Click here to Volunteer! 🙋‍♀️

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 CES PTA Membership Form

Click here to Join! 📈

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

Click here to be a sponsor! ⭐️

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 mycespta Dragon Flyer, Uncategorized

Summer Edition 2022 Dragon Flyer

Summer Edition 2022

What’s Inside?

A Note from Mr. Ruiz
Message from PTA President
PTA Volunteer Signup
PTA Memberships
PTA Sponsorship

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

Dear Little Dragon Families,

Thank you all for a wonderful school year! Though we began with some challenges, our community always remained focused on what is most important: our students. We aim to create an environment at CES where all students feel safe and loved. When you walk the halls of CES, you will see children and adults who are smiling and excited to be at school. You will see parents volunteering and investing their time and energy into helping CES be exceptional for the students and staff. We are an incredible school because of the people who make up our Little Dragon community.

As we head off into summer, we hope that our students and families will find time to have fun and recharge. Play is so important for a child’s development, and we hope our students have plenty of time to do just that. Our teachers and staff have been hard at work to bring some new and exciting things to CES next year! We can’t wait to share with you our vision and journey for the future of CES.

Thank you for your partnership in your child’s education. At CES we believe that every dragon has a story, and we thank you for sharing your stories with us. If we can ever be of assistance to you and your child, please do not hesitate to reach out. We know that together we are better!

Wishing all of our Little Dragons a wonderful, safe summer!

All the best,

Michael Ruiz

✉️ Message from PTA President

Who is glad summer is here?! I hope you are able to slow your pace and enjoy a less structured season with your family. As of June 30, I roll off as President of our PTA. I have been so grateful for my time serving here. I have gotten to see firsthand how hard our teachers and staff worked throughout a pandemic and its aftermath to keep our Little Dragons on track, learning and growing. I am so proud to call CES home for my kids, and I know their years here will impact them forever. I look forward to serving next school year as Vice President. I hope if you are looking for ways to get involved you will reach out to me or someone else on the board. We do what we do because we love our school and the community it has built.

Enjoy your summer…August 8 will be here before you know it!

Maroon and White,
Amanda Cantrell
president@mycespta.org

Message from Incoming PTA President

Hello Little Dragon Parents and Students,

My names Laura Wiseman and I am so excited to be transitioning into the role of PTA President for the 2022-2023 school year. My husband Neil and I moved to Collierville 10 years ago when he came to work for the Town of Collierville . We fell in love immediately and are proud to call Collierville home. We have two daughters, Avery and Maysen. Avery is 11 and was a proud Little Dragon all through elementary school and will be in 6^th grade at West Collierville Middle. Maysen is 9 and will be in the 4^th grade. I also teach preschool at Collierville First Baptist.

The PTA Board is already in full swing planning for next year. We have many exciting events planned for our Little Dragons and their families! Our two biggest fundraising events are Dragon Dash which takes place in the fall and Fair in the Lair which happens in the spring. All the money raised from these events come straight back to the school in the form of impact grants for our teachers, funding for our other events throughout the year, class shirts for the students, new recess equipment for each grade level, treat cart days for our teachers among other things. The PTA is proud to host such events as Grandparents Day, Donuts with Dragons, and Walk to School Day in both the fall and spring.

I look forward to being able to meet and engage with as many of you as possible. The PTA is always open to input from parents, so please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns. It’s going to be a great year!

Dragon Love,
Laura Wiseman

Collierville Elementary School has two options available to purchase school supplies for the 2022-2023 school year.

1 – Purchase supplies yourself at your retailer of choice. The above pictures provide a guide on what items to purchase based on your student’s grade.

2-Purchase the pre-packaged Kidz School Box through Knowledge Tree. Please click on the link below to place your order.

https://www.kidzschoolbox.com/collierville-elem

Coming August 2022…

📜 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

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

Good Luck Next Year to our 5th Graders!

📝 Citizenship Essay Awards 📝

The theme for the essay was “Celebrate Our Country by…” The second place
winner was Fletcher Woodward and the first place winner was Summit Freidel.

Fair in the Lair Wrap Up

📷 🎨 ✏️Cultural Arts Reflection Awards 📷 🎨 ✏️

• First Place Photography- Mia Woods
• First Place Literature- Loretta Nash
• Second Place Literature- Nolan Guill
• First Place Visual Arts– James Robbins
• Second Place Visual Arts– Sunshine Jordan
• Third Place Visual Arts– Aurelius Ayala Smith
• Fourth Place Visual Arts– Olivia Guill

PTA Lifetime Achievement Award 2021-2022

Memphis In May: Ghana Wrap Up

PTA Board 2022-2023

If you have any questions about any aspect of PTA we are all are just a click away via our CES PTA emails.

President	Laura Wiseman	president@mycespta.org
Past President	Milly Mount	pastpresident@mycespta.org
Vice President	Amanda Cantrell	vicepresident@mycespta.org
Secretary	Lindsey Guill	secretary@mycespta.org
Treasurer	Heather Summers	treasurer@mycespta.org
Parliamentarian	Lindsay Tilson	parliamentarian@mycespta.org
Communications	Alyssa Martin	communications@mycespta.org
Community Affairs/Events	Andrea McGhee	communityaffairs@mycespta.org
Cultural Arts	Cristina Ayala Smith	culturalarts@mycespta.org
Dragon Wear	Brittany Streger	dragonwear@mycespta.org
Family Events	Autumn Freidel	familyevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Events	Jaime Halupnik/ Michelle Lamansky	fundraisingevents@mycespta.org
Fundraising Sponsor	Katie Cockrell	fundraisingsponsor@mycespta.org
Health & Safety	Sarah Hight	healthandsafety@mycespta.org
Historian	Emily Pinner	historian@mycespta.org
Hospitality		hospitality@mycespta.org
Legislative	Gina Johnson	legislative@mycespta.org
Membership	Lydia Farmer	membership@mycespta.org
Parent Involvement	Beth Prieur/ Jala Walker	parentinvolvement@mycespta.org
Special Events	Amber Bach	specialevents@mycespta.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Tenoria West	volunteercoordinator@mycespta.org
Member at Large	Whitney Thrower	N/A
Member at Large	Ashley Wagner	N/A
Member at Large		N/A
Member at Large		N/A

✏️ Box Tops for Education

Click here to Volunteer! 🙋‍♀️

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 CES PTA Membership Form

Click here to Join! 📈

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

Click here to be a sponsor! ⭐️

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 mycespta Uncategorized

April – May 2022 Dragon Flyer

April – May 2022

What’s Inside?

A Note from Mr. Ruiz
Message from PTA President
Fair in the Lair
PTA Volunteer Signup
PTA Memberships
PTA Sponsorship

Donate

Memphis is May Day

This year, the Memphis in May International Festival is excited to salute the Republic of Ghana. The International Salute is the perfect chance to help students explore another country’s history, culture, geography, politics and lifestyle.

If you have any questions please contact Cristina at culturalarts@mycespta.org.

Important Dates

Apr 1	Professional Development Day -NO SCHOOL
Apr 5-6	Spring Pictures
Apr 13	Spring Clean Up Day
Apr 15	Good Friday- NO SCHOOL
Apr 21	General Membership Meeting 6:30pm in the CES GYM
Apr 23	Fair In The Lair 10am- 2pm
Apr 28	Kindergarten Kick Off
Apr 30	Teacher Pancake Breakfast

May 2-3	Field Day (rain out days May 9-10)
May 4	Bike to School Day
May 12	Memphis in May Day
May 17	Kindergarten Program
May 20	5th grade program & dance
May 24	1/2 Day of School before SUMMER!

PTA General Membership Meeting📝

6:30 PM in the CES GYM

Dragon Dozen Scholarships, Cultural Arts Awards,
2022-2023 PTA board announced, PTA Awards

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

Dear Little Dragon Families,

It’s hard to believe that we are in the last quarter of the 21-22 school year. It has truly been an honor serving as your principal, and I have loved getting to know our students and families this year. People always told me that Collierville Elementary School was a special place, but now I know all the stories are true! I feel extremely humbled and blessed to have been welcomed into this family and I hope I can continue to lead this school to be the best it can possibly be.

Coming up April 18 – April 26, students in 2^nd through 5^th grade will be taking the end of the year State Assessment: TCAP. Please do your best to make sure your child is well prepared each day by making sure they get a good night’s sleep, eat a balanced breakfast, and arrive to school on time. Let’s set our students up for success. This is a time for our students to show what they know. It has been a challenging past couple of years, but I could not be prouder of the fact that our teachers have continued to teach with excellence and prepare our students for the future. While I hope all our students do their very best on the assessments, no test can measure the incredible growth they have shown. They have been through tough times and have come out more resilient, more compassionate, and ready to take on the world.

We have some exciting events coming up this last quarter! I am looking forward to the full return of Fair in the Lair and our annual Pancake Breakfast. These are two opportunities for our families and communities to come together for a good time of fun and fellowship. These two events also help raise funds for our school so that we can provide our students with the best opportunities and resources. I am so grateful for our incredible PTA and CES staff who make these events possible.

As we look to the 22-23 school year, my staff has been hard at work on some new and exciting things for our school. New traditions are coming. Stay tuned!

I hope all our families have an incredible last quarter and summer vacation! Be safe, have fun, and we can’t wait to see all of you next fall.

All the best,
Michael Ruiz

✉️ Message from PTA President

Hello Little Dragon Family and students –

We are in the home stretch for summer! We are ready to finish out the year strong with Fair in the Lair, end of the year Kindergarten and 5^th grade programs, Field Day, Bike to School Day, and Memphis in May Day.

We have had a very fun year introducing Mr. Ruiz to all of our Little Dragon traditions. We are so thankful for our staff for keeping the year as normal as possible. Thank you, teachers, for keeping our kids safe, healthy, and learning every day!

In April, we will have our spring fundraiser, Fair in the Lair, and spring Dragon Wear. We hope to see everyone April 23 for bounce houses, carnival games, silent auction, art auction, book fair, and food! We are so excited to welcome everyone back for this beloved event.

I want to say a special thanks to our board this year. They have worked tirelessly for our students and teachers to do things Donuts with Dragons, Teacher Appreciation Week, Community Reader Day, Cultural Arts competition, Dragon Dash, Dragon Wear, Teacher Treat Cart monthly…and I could go on and on. Thank you so very much to each and every one of you for being hard working, being creative, being flexible, and most of all being good representatives of CES to our community.

If you are interested in joining the PTA Board next year, I encourage you to fill out an application. The PTA is a great way to get involved and make friends while supporting our school. We work hard, but we have a lot of fun doing it!

We send all of our announcements through ParentSquare and post on our facebook page. Join us there to not miss a thing!

Maroon and White,
Amanda Cantrell
president@mycespta.org

Fair In The Lair

Save the Date: April 23, 2022 10am-2pm

PTA Volunteer Form for 2022-2023

📜 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

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

End of Year Recap

🏀🏸🏆 Field Day ⚽️🏓👟

Field Day Times:

Monday, May 2
3-5^th Grades

3^rd GRADE
9:15-10:00
Crain, Dormayer, Deneweth, Holt

10:10-10:55
Hall, Haycook, Harrold

5^th GRADE
11:05-11:50
Bowden, Floyd, Jernigan

LUNCH/BREAK FOR FIELD DAY HELPERS

1:10-1:55
Munier, Scherffius, Victorson

4^th GRADE
2:05-2:50
Eddings, Freeman, McGuire

3:00-3:45
Nichols (Steele), Simpson, Wileman

Tuesday, May 3
K-2^nd

Kindergarten
9:15-10:00
Argiro, Faught, Conner

10:10-10:55
Moody, Rhea, Smith

2^nd Grade
11:05-11:50
Cobb, Campbell, Ledbetter, McCray

LUNCH/BREAK FOR FIELD DAY HELPERS

1:00-1:45 Richards, Murdock, Williams

1^st Grade

1:55-2:40
Belyeu, Bobbitt, Green, Greene

2:50-3:35
Jackson, Luzar, Norton

☔️ *Note: In the case of inclement weather the rain dates will be May 9-10.

Bike to School Day 🚲

PTA Board 2021-2022

If you have any questions about any aspect of PTA we are all are just a click away via our CES PTA emails.

President	Amanda Cantrell	president@mycespta.org
Past President		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
Community Affairs/Events	Megan Toms	communityaffairs@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
Parent Involvement	Whitney Thrower	parentinvolvement@mycespta.org
Special Events	Amber Bach	specialevents@mycespta.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Lindsey Tilson	volunteercoordinator@mycespta.org
Member at Large	Brooke McDuffy	N/A
Member at Large	Isabelle Giraldo	N/A
Member at Large	Rachel Davis	N/A
Member at Large	Anne Calderwood	N/A

✏️ Box Tops for Education

Click here to Volunteer! 🙋‍♀️

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 CES PTA Membership Form

Click here to Join! 📈

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

Click here to be a sponsor! ⭐️

A DRAGON sized THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Platinum

Michael Green with John Green & Co Realtors

Rickey Matthews with M&M Roofing Company

Republic Roofing and Restoration

Gold

STIX

901 Floors

Nu-Life Floor Care, LLC

Collierville First Baptist Church

American Veterans Restoration

Maureen Fraser w/ John Green & Co Realtors

Ginny Mount School of Dance

Yancey Farms Partners

Dogtopia of Carriage Crossing

Joyce McKenzie w/ Crye-Leike Realtors

Ashley Wisch w/ Love Your Memphis Realty Group

Campbell Clinic

Choate’s Air Conditioning, Heating, and Plumbing

Bricks and Minifigs

Pace Lawn and Landscape

What’s Inside?

Calling all CES Alumni ~~~ Dragon Dozen Scholarship

Important Dates

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

✉️ Message from PTA President

Fair In The Lair

📜 Mission, Vision, & Beliefs

🎯 PTA Objectives

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

PTA Board 2023-2024

✏️ Box Tops for Education

CES-PTA Volunteer Opportunity

Donuts with Dragons

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 CES PTA Membership Form

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

A DRAGON sized THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Platinum

Gold

What’s Inside?

Donuts with Dragons

Important Dates

Cultural Arts: Reflections Contest

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

✉️ Message from PTA President

📜 Mission, Vision, & Beliefs

🎯 PTA Objectives

Red Ribbon Week: October 23-27

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

Dragon Dash

October 27, 2023

PTA Board 2023-2024

✏️ Box Tops for Education

CES-PTA Volunteer Opportunity

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 CES PTA Membership Form

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

A DRAGON sized THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Platinum

Gold

What’s Inside?

Grandparents Day

Important Dates

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

✉️ Message from PTA President

📜 Mission, Vision, & Beliefs

🎯 PTA Objectives

💰 Impact Grants

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

👩‍🏫 Welcome New Little Dragon Faculty and Staff 👨‍🏫

Transportation Information

Car Riders

Bus Riders

Walkers / Bike Riders

PTA Board 2023-2024

✏️ Box Tops for Education

CES-PTA Volunteer Opportunity

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 CES PTA Membership Form

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

April – May 2023

What’s Inside?

Memphis in May Day

Important Dates

PTA General Membership Meeting📝

6:00 PM in the CES GYM

📨 A Note from Mr. Ruiz

✉️ Message from PTA President

Fair In The Lair

PTA Volunteer Form for 2023-2024

📜 Mission, Vision, & Beliefs

🎯 PTA Objectives

Giving Back Through Kroger 🛒

🏀🏸🏆 Field Day ⚽️🏓👟

PTA Board 2022-2023

✏️ Box Tops for Education

CES-PTA Volunteer Opportunity

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 CES PTA Membership Form

⭐️ CES PTA Sponsorship Form ⭐️

A DRAGON sized THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Platinum

Gold

Silver