If your kids are anything like mine, the countdown has begun…less than 20 days until summer vacation! These last few months have gone quickly, and I am looking forward to sunny days and relaxation. 

As we enter into the last few weeks of school, there are still many upcoming events at the Castle starting with Camp Wanna Read.  This week, your child(ren) will go “camping” during their library time.  The students always look forward to reading in the big tents by the campfire.  In addition, our last General Meeting is on Thursday, May 9th at 6:30 pm.  During that evening, we will have the Killian preview for 5th grade parents, representatives from the Carrollton public library to discuss their summer reading program (& sign up for a library card), and Mrs. Stroud will be selling ceramic bowls made by our 5th grade students.  And to finish that evening, Mr. Isom and the Snapping Dragons will perform a musical presentation of RATS!  We hope you stay and enjoy the show – popcorn is on us.

In addition, please be sure to check the PTA calendar at chepta.net for the date and time for Field Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, PTA’s Bingo Night, Reading Counts parties, Dragon Award Ceremonies, and End of year parties. 

We also have many special events planned for our 5th graders.  5th grade parents, please note that the 5th Grade Transition Talk was rescheduled to this Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30pm.  

Finally, as you know, our principal Mrs. Taylor is retiring at the end of this school year.  She has been our leader at the Castle for the last 7 years.  We invite you to celebrate her on Thursday, May 16, 4 – 6 pm at the Queen Margaret Community Center.  Come wish her well and remind her that Once a Dragon, Always a Dragon. 

Please remember to take a moment to enjoy this last busy 20 days of school.  And as always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. 

Truly,

Nina Samuel
CHE PTA President
2017-2019 

Remaining Lost and Found items will be donated on Monday, May 13th. Please have your child pick up his or her missing items before then; you also have plenty of opportunities to stop by in the next two weeks!

NEW CHE Host Families Program 

CHE PTA is piloting a program in 2019-2020 where, when new 1st-5th grade families come to the school, they have the option of being assigned to 2 volunteer Host/current families that have students in similar grades. These host families would actively reach out to the parents on a regular basis to help them assimilate into the new school and make sure the parents are getting what they need. The goal is that the new families will have a primary person that they can contact with questions and a friendly face on campus.

Interested in being a host family or want to know more? Please click here or feel free to email me at waysquared@gmail.com with any questions.

Way-Way Pee
CHE PTA Hospitality (2019-2020)

Good morning LISD PTA members!!! There are currently over 18,200 PTA members in LISD which represents over 3.5% of the State of Texas. Thank you for strong dedication and support.

The Texas PTA mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. In an effort to better support the great things that are happening around the district, the Council of PTAs is conducting a PTA Family Survey. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey and allowing us to make our schools and the PTA stronger. Deadline for your submission is May 3rd!

Link to the survey: 
https://forms.gle/WFbkjNb7Se4Qp526A

Thank you!

Michelle Alkhatib
LISD Council of PTAs President

Can't remember what Programs and Events we host throughout the year that are your most or least favorite? Go to CHEPTA.NET and look under Programs and Events!

The PTA Volunteer Program is one of the best ways that parents can support the students and staff at our school. 

Please review the brief descriptions of each volunteer area and indicate your preliminary interests. Your contact information will then be forwarded to the CHE PTA board member or committee chair that is in charge of that activity.  Someone will be in touch with you soon.

Please be aware that Board Policy requires that each volunteer undergoes a background check before working with students.  You will need to complete the background check during your VOLY account creation process. Go to VOLY now to get started:  

Here are sign up opportunities to support our school, teachers, and students:

EVENT-SPECIFIC

YEAR-ROUND

Thanks for volunteering!

Congrats to the 2nd Grade Winners!!!!

First Place:
2nd grade= 180 points
Shoes- 58
Jeans- 64

Second Place:
4th grade= 131 points
Shoes- 32
Jeans- 67

Third Place:
3rd grade= 125 points
Shoes- 37
Jeans- 51

Fourth Place:
5th grade= 122 points
Shoes- 32
Jeans- 58

Fifth Place:
Kinder= 104 points
Shoes- 33
Jeans- 38

6th place:
1st grade= 62 points
Shoes- 17
Jeans- 28

For a grand total of 209 pairs of shoes and 306 pairs of jeans!! Way to go Castle Hills Elementary- once again you have blown it out of the water. Even though 2nd grade won the popcorn party- you all rock at giving to others and should be very proud of yourselves!!

PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

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