Calendar

PTO meetings are informal. All parents, guardians, sponsors and staff are encouraged to attend. A typical meeting agenda includes a discussion of upcoming special events, reports from work groups, informational forums for parents, a fundraising update, and words from the Principal. Child care is provided. PTO meetings are held from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the school. Please speak to one of the PTO officers if you need help with transportation. The following dates are subject to change. Please look for updates in the monthly PTO newsletter, which will be sent home in your child’s backpack.

Wednesday, September 26 PTO Meeting 7-8 pm Children’s School
Wednesday, October 17 PTO Meeting 7-8 pm Children’s School
Friday, November 2 International Dinner 5:30-8 pm Monroe High
Wednesday, November 14 PTO Meeting 7-8 pm Children’s School
Friday, November 16 Thanksgiving Luncheon 11-2 Children’s School
Wednesday, December 12 PTO Meeting 7-8 pm Children’s School
Wednesday, January 16 PTO Meeting 7-8 pm Children’s School
To be scheduled January Family Fun Night
Wednesday, February 13 PTO Meeting 7-8 pm Children’s School
Wednesday, March 12 PTO Meeting 7-8 pm Children’s School
Thursday, March 27 Open House TBA Children’s School
Wednesday, April 23 PTO Meeting 7-8 pm Children’s School
Wednesday, May 14 PTO Meeting 7-8 pm Children’s School
To be scheduled May Staff Appreciation TBA Children’s School
Wednesday, June 11 PTO Meeting 7-8 pm Children’s School
Friday, June 20 CSR Family Picnic 5-8 pm Genesee Valley Park

October Newsletter

CSR-PTO
October 2007

PTO meeting on October 17, 2007, 7 to 8 pm

• Help plan the November 2 International Dinner and other CSR events
• Meet other CSR parents
• Voice your concerns
• Childcare available
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PRINCIPAL’S CORNER

Thanks to all of you who have visited, attended Meet the Teacher night and joined a workgroup or the PTO. The efforts of everyone help us do all that we do for our children. Please see Mary Barnes if you are interested in getting involved or have questions about any activities. We still need members for our workgroups, which is an excellent opportunity to shape CSR and help us stay true to our vision and mission. We also need parent coordinators for each grade level or homebase. Look for those forms to come home. It’s not too early to let Mary know that you are able to volunteer for the Thanksgiving luncheon.

I appreciate all the forms that are sent to you and the many requests for returning them. We started with all medical forms in and are working on getting all the lunch applications. For every application that is sent in, we receive monetary support in technology and other services. Even if you don’t want your child eating, please let us know that and we will document that on the application. Emergency forms are critical in order for us to reach you concerning your child. Update them throughout the year if you have changes in the information.

Thanks, Nicole and the PTO for sponsoring the fund raiser which is always a success and all the funds are spent directly on our children. Our International Dinner will be at Monroe High School this year. Many thanks to our neighbors for lending us their cafeteria. With so many people, food and activities, we needed more space. Dinner will start at 5:30. Look for flyers coming soon. Volunteers are needed for setting up, cleaning up and securing the assigned area.

Just a reminder that we do not celebrate Halloween at CSR. Children will bring home a letter and have it announced that costumes and candy are not allowed in school. Thank you in advance for your support and understanding.
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6th Grade Parents!!!

The RCSD 2007-2008 School Expo will be
Saturday, November 3,
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sibley Center, 228 East Main Street

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The ever popular CSR International Dinner will be Friday, November 2
5:30 to 7:30 at Monroe High School (the other side of CSR)

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Facilities workgroup needs another parent. (Hmmmm…where should we put the jacuzzi?) Call Parent Liaison, Mary Barnes at 262-8830 if you are interested.

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The PTO parent library is now logically located in the CSR library! See the lovely and learned librarian, Melissa Frost.

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Come have lunch with your child in the CSR cafe. Call Betsy Frarey for more information: 473-8724 or 944-1043.

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Thank you, gracias, spasibo, Yaqhanyelay, Chezu ba and merci to all those who supported the PTO fundraiser! All funds help support classroom activities, field trips, and schoolwide events.

If you are interested in a CSR blog, speak to Dave Harrison or email him at HarrisonButton@frontiernet.net


If you would like to receive this newsletter electronically, email Nicole Rosen at NicoleRosen@rochester.rr.com


We have a new CSR family recently arrived from a warm climate. If you have gently used winter clothing sizes 4 to 12, please speak to Pat Townsend.

Hello, Nicole. Couple of questions: do you know how to contact that mom who said she would dance sometime at CSR. Telesta said she thought is was Ketzavong's mom. Ring a bell? Also, do I send stuff for the newsletter to you or is someone else doing it for Oct? I will be out of town Oct 4-11, but I will check my email and this blog. Thanks, Betsy.

Dave, is this the appropriate use for this or should I just send Nicole a regular email?

Pat, have we heard back about using the highschool cafeteria?