Important First Semester Dates- Fall 2019

Please mark your calendars for the following important dates at Cedar Park through the first semester of 2019-20.

More detailed information and additional dates will be sent throughout the year.

Cedar Park’s full calendar can be accessed HERE. Subscribe to your phone & save yourself some sanity.

Wolf Day, August 22

This will be the third year for our one-day event to help parents and students feel prepared and excited about the beginning of school. Drop in anytime on Thursday, 8/22 between 9am-noon or 2-7pm. Activities include attend ChromeBook Orientation & taking home your Chromebook (7th and 8th grade), getting student’s schedule, picking up any needed supplies (PE t-shirt, school supplies), and completing your student’s online verification.

New Student Family Reception Thursday, August 29

This informal, drop-in event is geared toward our new families from 5-6:30pm. A sweet treat will be provided as students will have an opportunity to "walk" their schedule, explore Cedar Park and meet other CPMS families.

First Day of School (6th Grade Only) Tuesday, September 3

Sixth graders will have the school (and the bus) to themselves as they experience CPMS for the first time. WEB leaders (8th grade mentor/leadership team) will lead them through ice breakers and other fun activities. Students will have a shortened schedule to meet all of their teachers in one day. Students do not need to bring anything except a lunch. CPMS' school day begins at 9:15am.

First Day of School (7th & 8th Grade) Wednesday, September 4

The seventh and eighth graders will join the sixth graders on 9/4.

Health Preview/Back to School Night Thursday, Sept 19

Swing by the school at 5:30pm to learn more about BSD’s health curriculum. The organized Back To School event begins at 6pm. Parents will hear from administrators, as well as walk their child's schedule to listen to specific class info from individual teachers.

PRO TIP: This is a really informational night & may be the only time to meet your child’s teachers before spring conferences. Try and make it!

Cedar Park PTC Mixer Monday, Sept 23

COME MEET SOME PEOPLE! Join fellow CPMS parents for an informal gathering to broaden our Cedar Park community. We're in this together, so we might as well make some friends.

AVID Family Night Thursday, Sept 26

A special gather for our AVID families from 5:30-6:30pm. Learn more about Cedar Park’s AVID program and what that means for your student.

Latino Family Night/Family Fun Night Thursday, Sept 20

A special gathering will begin for our Latino families from 5:30-6:30pm. The annual CPMS Family Fun Night is back again, with art, science, and interactive stations for the entire family. Stay tuned for more info regarding this teacher-led evening event, which will begin at 6:30pm.

Cedar Park 5K Thursday, October 3

The PTC's only major fundraiser will take place on Thursday, 10/3. Volunteers will be needed to manage the chaos and ensure a successful event. Our goal is to make our full annual budget so we can sit back, relax, and watch our donations being spent on our students for the rest of the school year.

Parent-Teacher Conferences Wed, Oct 16 & Thurs, Oct 17

Our fall conferences are invite-only, meaning your child's teacher will contact you if they'd like to meet personally. Conferences run from 5:30-8pm on 10/16 and 8:30am- 8pm on 10/17. NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, 10/18.

Coffee & Tea with Dr. Anderson Thursday, October 24

Join Dr. Anderson for an informal gathering with other CPMS parents. This is an excellent opportunity to have your questions answered and hear more about policy, strategy, and news at Cedar Park. Join us at 9am!

October PTC Community Meeting with Canvas/Parentvue Training Monday, October 28

Join us on Monday, 10/28 at 6:30pm for this month's PTC Community Meeting, which will include a Canvas/Parentvue Q & A for all parents & community members looking for more info on how to navigate these systems.

Additionally, we'll have Board reports, including our year to date budget numbers, and information with CPMS principal, Dr. Shannon Anderson.

CPMS Fifth Grade Open House Wednesday, November 20

Come see what your neighborhood middle school is all about!

Fifth grade students & their parents are welcome to join us for an evening of Cedar Park discovery. Listen & learn from Cedar Park admins & staff about the programs & MYP curriculum. Then spend some time exploring the school in a student-led scavenger hunt.

Current CPMS staff, parents & students will be on hand to answer any questions.

November PTC Community Meeting: Keeping Our Kids Safe Online Monday, November 25

Cedar Park's Safety Resource Officer, Matt Cline, will be discussing effective ways to keep our children safe online on Monday, 11/25 at 6:30pm.

Join him and the PTC Board at the November PTC meeting to learn tools, apps and other ways to monitor and protect your student's digital life. Join us to learn more about this important and relevant topic!