Our largest fundraiser of the year is coming up! Get ready for the Cougar Dash and help fundraise for our school!  Last year we raised just over $40,000 allowing us to provide grants for continuing education for teachers, grants for classroom projects, STEM programs, school field trips, and school improvements. The Cougar Dash PEP Rally will take place on September 22nd (students only), to help our students be motivated to Raise Money, Run Fast, and Win Prizes! Students will take home their fundraising packets with Cougar Dash information this week. 

The Cougar Dash will take place on Friday, October 6th (rain date October 13th). Families are encouraged to attend and cheer on their students! Below is the run schedule:

9:30am – Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades

10:00am – 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades

All donations made by cash and check will be collected on Friday, October 27th. Online donations can be made until 8:00am on the 27th. For more information, visit the Cougar Dash webpage. 

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Looking for an opportunity to support your classroom directly or to get to know the teachers and faculty at CES a little better? We have you covered! Visit the Faculty Surveys and Classroom Needs page on our PTO website!

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It’s time to re-link your Harris Teeter VIC Card! Families must re-link their cards every year for Cornelius to receive the contributions from this program. The next time you’re at Harris Teeter, give the cashier our CES code (1910), and your card will be linked for the entire school year.

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The CES Online Store is open! Visit today to stock up on Tenders gift cards, Spare Time gift cards (expire mid-November), and spirit wear. Purchases will be delivered to students in their classrooms.  

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Painting the Spirit Rock is a great way to celebrate birthdays and milestones! Sign up on the PTO Website to reserve your day & time. Please make sure to check out the rules before you paint!