Carderock Springs PTA

Programs

Community Service	School Supply drive for our sister schools Montgomery Knolls (K-2) and Pinecrest (3-5) Elementary Schools, Martha’s Table Sandwich drive – ongoing, Strut Your Mutt Event in the fall, Families Unite Holiday Gift Drive in December, Stone Soup Project for Valentine’s Day, “Happy Hats” Project for Children’s Hospital in the spring, “Pennies for Peace” project as part of International Week in the spring... more info
After School Activities	Imagination Stage, Chess Club, Ultra Sports (K-2) indoors, Scrabble Club. See form.
PTA Meetings	Traditionally held on the first Tuesday of every month. See calendar for dates.
Parent Education Speakers	These speakers follow the business portion of the PTA meetings. Click here for the schedule and the list of speakers. Slides from our Parent Education Speakers: 11/2/2011 - Robert F. Chase, Ph.D.: Developing Your Children's Organizational Skills & Executive Functioning 12/7/2010 - Linda Pertursdottir, Simple Well Being: Creating Healthy Snacks for Kids 2/1/2011 - Erica Berger, Albord Baker: Reducing Anxiety in Kids 3/1/2011 - Dr. Craig Miller, Shady Grove Orthopaedics: Stop Sports Injuries 4/6/2011 - Ms. Veihmeyer, CSES Teacher Staff Development: Math Tips to Use at Home 4/6/2011 - Mrs. Zeitlin, CSES Reading Specialist: Reading Tips to Use at Home
FLES	Foreign language classes typically held before school. Click here for form.
Cultural Arts	Several assemblies held throughout the school year... more info
Artist in Residence	Visiting in the spring... more info
Fundraising	Membership/Donation Drive, Great American Gift Wrap/Merchandise Sale, Book Fair. See form.
Family Fun/Events	BTS Picnic, Book Fair family night, Bingo Night, Spring Fling. See calendar for dates and watch for more information.
International Week	More information coming soon.
Going Green	This committee works with CSES staff and students to develop, educate and execute environmental practices across the school. Projects to include a SERT energy saving program, trash-free lunch initiative, Earth Day Celebration and recycling.... more info