May PTF Notes
MAY PTF NOTES
Verses to reflect on as we face end of the year challenges: Exodus 15:2 (victory), Psalm 118:14 (deliverance), Isaiah 12:2 (future)
Thank you to all who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week a success!!!
May Events
May 28: End of the Year Celebration (10:30 to 2:00)
- Map and schedule to be finalized by Jamie and Shelley
- Charleston Jump Castles to arrive at 8 AM.
- Dunk tank needs to be filled right away.
- We need to double check all sno cone materials and other supplies in case a need arises.
- Sign up genius: more slots need to be filled. Will send out an email through room moms to fill in the remainder and to remind about the RSVP.
- Office will check with Grace to see if there are more hoses available.
- Jodi Harter will check on signs used for jump castles. She will check for a parachute in the closet.
- Office will check on the mowing schedule and ant beds.
- Teachers will need to have a plan for safety and order for the following:
- Jump castles and slides (How many at a time and line monitoring, gym time procedures)
- Do you want to have any procedures or organization for your class' time and for outdoor games (Again, do you want to have any specific plans for your own class?)
- Jodi will be in charge of setting up the gym.
- Kids may be requested to bring their own balls.
- Chick fil A will bring sandwiches. It seems everything else will be provided for by Sign Ups.
- Need a sign up genius for clean up.
May 29: Eighth Grade Graduation
- Begins at 6 PM.
- Reception immediately following around 7 PM.
- Jamie is going to talk to Kelly Ledford about providing cupcakes, lemonade, and water.
- Ashley Campbell will help set up and monitor as needed.
- Napkins will be needed as well.
- Graduation will take place in the sanctuary. Will ask permission to use the Front Church Foyer for reception.
May 29: End of the Year Teacher Luncheon
- Held on the last day of school on the half day between 12:30 and 1 PM.
- Catered by Home Team and paid for by PTF.
- Jamie will pick it up.
- Office will place the order with Home Team.
Next Year:
Tuesday, August 12 - First Day of school. Jamie will organize Back to School Breakfast.
Thursday, August 21 - First PTF meeting. We will discuss officers for PTF in August.
Notes from Teacher Appreciation Week:
Ideas were thrown out about possibly doing it a different week than other schools, reaching out to local businesses for donations, collecting one fund to then be used by PTF to provide all of the Teacher appreciation gifts and activities for the week, bring in containers to box up leftovers at the lunch, creating sign ups earlier.
Car wash went well but we need to plan for the cost (about 1200 dollars). Raised about two thirds and had a donation made to cover the rest.
Next PTF Meeting will be August 21, 2025.
April PTF Notes
APRIL PTF NOTES
Praises:
1. Grandparents Day went great! Thank you to Kelly Ledford and to all the volunteers who helped make it happen!
2. Last Breakroom Blessing of the year was a hit! Thank you to all who contributed.
3. Praise that CCS will remain at GOTA for 2 more years!
May Events
May 5- 9 Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 5: Thank you notes - Parents and students are encouraged to send in notes and pictures of appreciation.
Tuesday, May 6: CFA lunch - Teachers and staff will receive an extended duty free lunch courtesy of Chick fil A. We will need parent volunteers from 11:30 - 12:30 to cover classes and front office. K-5 will be at lunch and recess. 6-8 will be in class.
Wednesday, May 7: Elective and Admin Day - Gift baskets will be presented to all non homeroom teachers. Organized by Ashley Campbell, gifts can be dropped off the week before and gathered in Mrs. Bednar's office. (Car washes begin to allow time for all cars to be completed.)
Thursday, May 8: Car Wash and Detail Day - Jamie will touch base with Shelley to organize a schedule for all teachers and staff to be included over the two days.
Friday, May 9: Gift Cards and Gift Baskets - Room Parents will coordinate gifts for classroom/homeroom teachers. Jen Binnacker will email all room moms. It is up to the room mom to organize the gift for their classroom teacher.
Please send contributions to the car wash fund to the PTF Venmo (@CharlestonChristian-School) by May 1.
May 12-16 MAP testing
May 28 - End of Year Celebration 10:30 AM- 2PM
Charleston Jump Castles will need to arrive at 8am. Popcorn is not included in their rental. PTF discussed and decided not to have popcorn. Sign Up genius will be organized to include set up, clean up, coolers of ice and water, cups for snow cones, tent, distributing lunch, chips. Jamie and Shelley will work on a map of stations and times.
May 29 - Eighth Grade Graduation
Hosted by seventh grade. Sarah Todd and Jamie Kornegay will lead organizing cupcakes and decorations.
Next PTF Meeting is May 15, 2025.
March PTF Notes
March PTF Notes
"And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left." Isaiah 30:21
"For we are powerless against this great multitude coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You." 2 Chronicles 20:12
March 20: CFA was provided for the teachers on Thursday morning.
March 28: Grandparents Day celebration for grades K-5th. Sign up genius created and Emailed for volunteers.
- March 27 set up tables and decorate 2-3pm.
We could use a few more volunteers to help set up tables. - March 28 chapel 11am and lunch at 11:45am, catered by Kelly Ledford
- There will be a photo booth set up with Jodi Harter helping families take their photos.
- We are working on question cards for connecting conversations and additional activities.
- We could use a few more volunteers to help put up tables.
April 7: Breakroom blessings will be provided by the PTF. A sign up genius will be sent out the Monday prior by Sarah Cates.
Remainder of the year: Snack Cart sign up genius has been working on filling in spots. Feedback has been very positive. Looks like more sweets need to be replenished. Snack Cart will have to be skipped for March 28 due to Grandparents Day celebration.
Looking Ahead
April 14 - 21: Spring Break
May 5 - 9: Teacher Appreciation Week - Ideas presented and discussed.
These are the tentative plans:
- Monday, May 5th: Thank you notes and words of affirmation from students and parents for all faculty and staff.
- Tuesday, May 6th: Lunch provided by Chick Fil A.
- The teachers will have duty free lunch from 11:45am - 12:35pm. Will ask for parent volunteers to help cover lunch and recess for elementary and class for middle school.
- Wednesday, May 7th: Elective, Non Homeroom teachers, and Staff Members Day
- Baskets will be provided for families to bring in gifts for members of the staff and faculty members that do not have homerooms. Ashley Campbell will set up baskets and responsibility for assembling gifts.
- Thursday, May 8th: Car Wash Day
- PTF will send out the link to the venmo account where families can donate to a car wash fund to have a company come in and wash and detail cars as a gift. The logistics may require scheduling to be Wednesday and Thursday to fit everyone in.
- Friday, May 9th: Gift cards or other gifts for teachers
- This will be arranged by the room moms. They may want to check in with the homeroom teacher to see if class supplies are needed or may want to take up a collection versus individual gifts.
Sarah Cates is going to send out an email newsletter twice in April (before and after spring break). This will give parents plenty of time to plan how they may want to help.
May 28: End of Year Celebration
May 29: 8th Grade Graduation
Next PTF Meeting will be on April 10th.
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PTF Mission Statement:
Parent Teacher Fellowship is a group of parents that build community within the school by bridging parental involvement with the teachers and staff. This is accomplished through school- wide events, such as our school fundraiser (Lap- A-Thon), classroom parties, teacher appreciation, breakroom blessings for the teachers, and our end of year celebration. We need a LOT of volunteers to make this successful!
February PTF Notes
PTF Notes - February 20, 2025
Prayer: “Isaiah 26:3 - You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
Shout Outs:
1. Pop Up Shop: Thank you to Sara Todd and Amanda Ross for volunteering to organize inventory.
2. Uniform Closet Clean- Up: Thank you to Paige Markland for promptly fulfilling that need.
3. Quarterly Newsletter: Thank you to Sarah Cates for creating an amazing newsletter.
4. February Breakroom Blessings: Thank you to all middle school families who provided for this quarter's blessings.
5. Day of Prayer: Thank you to all you were able to participate. Most of the slots were filled!
6. Snack Cart Inventory: Thank you to Kimberly Allston for leading this responsibility.
Volunteers Needed:
We need volunteers to work the snack cart from 11:30 - 12:45 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Go to signup genius to see if you are able to fill a spot.
March Events:
1. Lowcountry Boil: Saturday, March 1st at 5 PM. Hosted by the Troyer family. It is $75 dollars per adult and $20 per child. We need to have more people signed up to consider continuing to host. Mr. Beall spoke with Mrs. Bednar about adjusting the link.The money raised from this event goes to the Annual Fund for CCS. So far, the Fundraising committee reports being two thirds of the way to their goal for the year.
2. CFA Breakfast: Shelley has squared away the CFA breakfast for teachers on March 20.
3. Grandparents Day: Friday, March 28, Kindergarten through 5th grade grandparents are invited to a chapel at 11:00 with a catered lunch following at 11:45. Lunch is catered by Kelly Ledford. A sign up genius will be created to have a few people to set up tables the day before and day of, clean up, and execute activities. May set up photo back drop for hall ways. Jodi volunteered to help with that station helping grandparents with photos. We still could use someone to help lead and organize this as a small committee. Click here for sign up genius.
Lap a thon: The final decision regarding Booster service upgrade will continue to be tabled until the next meeting.
May 5-9 Teacher Appreciation Week: Parents encouraged to touch base with teachers to discuss needs and wants.
May 28: End of Year Celebration: Jen Binnicker is going to research new vendors.
Next meeting is March 20. April Meeting will be April 10th.
January PTF Notes
PTF NOTES JANUARY 2025
1. Thank you!
Thank you to all who participated and volunteered in December activities. The month was very busy and the committee greatly appreciates all who helped make it happen.
2. School Promotion
CCS is working to promote the school and encourage new enrollment! Here are some ways you can help: write positive reviews on all social media platforms, distribute flyers to neighborhoods and small businesses, Mrs. Bednar is also looking for one more family to participate in a featured family campaign, etc. Contact Mrs. Bednar if you are interested in participating in the Featured Family opportunity.
3. Pop Up Shop
Pop- Up Shop extended to February 3. We need a volunteer to help Sara Todd in the last week of February handle and sort the orders to be distributed.
4. Uniform Exchange
Volunteer Needed for uniform closet clean up. One or two people needed to make sure clothes are properly sorted, folded, and generally tidied up. It is a simple project that just needs a person or two to spend a few hours of attention.
5. February Events
-February 6th - Day of Prayer: a sign up list was emailed out to volunteer for a spot. Prayer lists are provided.
-February 10th - Breakroom Blessings: The committee will coordinate with Middle School families to arrange goodies for teachers and staff in the work room.
-February 14th - Valentine's Day: It is a half day, but all classes will celebrate that Friday from 11-12. Middle school will be in the gym. Elementary will be in the classrooms. Second grade will be on the playground. Room parents will coordinate with teachers on what the party will involve. Room parents will help get a class list for the parents. Remember to include all students.
6. March Events
-March 1 - Lowcountry Boil at the Troyers House: Tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, February 3. Adult tickets will be $75 and children tickets will be $20. It is open to anyone including extended family, alumni, and community members. Staff and teachers tickets are complimentary.
-March 20 - Chick Fil A breakfast for teachers: The front office will organize.
-March 21 - Grandparents Day: Ms. Chandler would like to have a volunteer to help facilitate this activity. May need a committee as well. Today we discussed limiting the activity to just elementary school. It will be a chapel and then a lunch immediately following. Plans and details are still being discussed and will be finalized.
7. Immediate Need
The snack cart needs to be organized and running ASAP. The snack cart is a fundraiser for the 7th and 8th grade trip in May. Last year it raised enough money to take off $100 from each child. We are in need of an adult to be in charge of ordering and restocking. There also will be a sign up genius created to have adults present for the snack card sales. More details to come, but need a volunteer in charge.
Next PTF meeting is February 20th.
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PTF Mission Statement:
Parent Teacher Fellowship is a group of parents that build community within the school by bridging parental involvement with the teachers and staff. This is accomplished through school- wide events, such as our school fundraiser (Lap- A-Thon), classroom partied, teacher appreciation, breakroom blessings for the teachers, and our end of year celebration. We need a LOT of volunteers to make this successful!