PUMA PRESS – PTA News & Information: October 28, 2026

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PUMA PRESS – PTA News & Information: October 28, 2026


Join the PTA - Our goal is 300 members!

Have you joined the PTA yet this school year? Our goal is 300 members, and we are almost there! We currently have 232 members who are supporting our school in many different ways (field trips, Fall & Spring events, assemblies, staff appreciation week, etc.). We love having families come out & help out at school events, but joining the PTA does not mean you are required to volunteer. Let’s see if we can reach 240 members by next week!

**Exciting Rewards**

- Class with the Most Members - PIZZA PARTY!

- Grade with the Most Members - POPSICLE PARTY!

Click Here to Join the PTA

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Trunk or Treat Volunteers Needed!

Join us for a fun-filled evening at our Trunk or Treat on Friday, which is a two-hour early release day!

Set-Up: 4:00 p.m. (arrival time for trunk decorators)Event: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

We’re looking for volunteers to help make the event a spooktacular success. You can participate by decorating a trunk, handing out candy, hosting a game or activity, or donating candy. Please use the link below if you are able to decorate a trunk and/or donate candy!

Sign Up - Trunk Decorators

Sign Up - Candy/Chocolate Donations

Thank you for helping make this a fun and memorable event for our school community!

Trunk or treat

Teacher Workday Grab n’ Go Snacks

Grab and go

It is so hard to believe that we are almost done with the first quarter. The school year is zooming by! 

Teachers & staff members will be working hard on Monday, 11/3 & Tuesday, 11/4 completing report cards and preparing their classrooms for the second quarter. If you could please donate one or more food items, that would be great. Thank you!!

Teacher Workday Grab n' Go Donations


Vertical Rock Spirit Event (12/2)

Come out and join us for our next spirit event! It will be at Vertical Rock on Wednesday, December 2nd, from 2 - 4 p.m., which is an early release day. It will be a great way to connect with other families, but also give your child(ren) the opportunity to release any extra energy they may have. We look forward to seeing you that day!

Vertical rock

Science Olympiad

Registration for the Science Olympiad is now open! It will be for students in grades 3 - 5. Don’t wait to register because sign-ups close on November 2nd! If you have any questions, please email Santosh at stem@cpespta.org. 

Register Here

 

 

 

Science Olympaid

6th Grade Science Olympiad Interest

Also, we are gathering a list of 6th graders who would be interested in competing in the Science Olympiad this year. The competition will be in February, and we need a minimum number of students to register as a team. If you are interested, please fill out the questionnaire using the link below.

6th Grade Interest

**Below is a list of events students can compete in (Division B).**

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November Spirit Night (Chipotle - 11/10)

Mark your calendars, and make sure you join us on November 10th for our next spirit night! It will be held at Chipotle (Fair Lakes) from 4 - 8 p.m. If you place an order online, don’t forget to use the code WZGBR9E. See you there!

Chipotle

November PTA Meeting (11/17)

PTA

Our next PTA meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 17th at 7 p.m. The meeting link will be sent closer to the date, so please be sure to continue checking the Puma Press every Wednesday. We hope you will be able to join us that day! 


3rd Annual Kids in Command | Washington Commanders Game (12/20)

CPES PTA invites you to our 3rd Annual Washington Commanders outing. Come cheer on the Commanders, celebrate our amazing school community, and enjoy an unforgettable afternoon.

  • Date & Time: Sunday, December 20th at 1:00 PM
  • Exclusive Fan Experience: Use our link to grab discounted tickets, and join us for an exclusive group photo on the sideline after the game!
  • Discount Code: KIC

Click Here to Get Your Tickets

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Kalahari - Family & Friends Night!

Did you know that the largest indoor waterpark in Virginia is opening soon? The Kalahari Resort is a place your whole family can enjoy, and their waterpark is open year-round! If you book a visit to the resort on April 18th & 19th, you only pay $179/night, and a portion from each room that is booked will benefit our school’s PTA. The room reservation(s) also includes water park passes, which is a pretty amazing deal. The offer expires on March 18th, so don’t forget to book your trip before then. Thank you! 

 

LINK: Colin Powell Elementary School PTA - Start your reservation

Kalahari

Minted Fundraising Program - Exclusive Promotion

Minted has an amazing selection of cards, invitations, & gifts. You can save 20% AND 10% will be donated back to our school. Don’t forget to use our code (FUNDRAISECLPPTA) if you are planning to place an order. Thank you!

Minted

Looking Ahead

- October 30 - Trunk-or-Treat

- November 10 - Spirit Night | Chipotle

- November 17 - PTA Meeting

- December 1 - Spelling Bee Registration Opens

- December 2 - Spirit Night | Vertical Rock

- December 20 - Commanders Game Outing

- April 18 & 19 - Kalahari Family & Friends Event