Programs
Volunteering as part of the PTA not only benefits the school, but it also benefits your child. When your child sees your involvement in the school, your child sees the importance you place in his/her education. It's wonderful to see the smiles on children's faces as they see family members volunteer in their classrooms, at the school, and during the many events the PTA hosts. Visit the "Help Out!" tab for the many volunteer opportunities available.
Chess Club
Chairs: Terry Angelotti and Maryann Settlemyre
Distributes informational and registration flyers for club. Handles registration and coordinates parent volunteers. This club is open to all students, from beginners to those with experience.
First Lego League (FLL)
Chairs: Steve Thorne and JC Collier
Coming in 2010 – 2011 school year! Introduces children to real world engineering challenges by building Lego-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. Their imaginations and adult coaches guide FLL teams. Open to children ages 9-14. Chair is responsible for registering teams with FLL, working with school staff to organize FLL teams, and coordinating parent volunteers. For more information on FLL, check out their website at www.usfirst.org/community/fll/.
FLEX (Foreign Language Experience) Program
Chair: Robin Costanza
After school foreign language enrichment program for CES children. Kids are introduced to a foreign language through stories, games, interactive instruction, cultural activities, and music. Emphasis is on oral communication and learning about other cultures. (Interested in teaching opportunities? For more information, please contact the chairperson).
Girls on the Run (GOTR)
Chair: Kathy Taylor
GOTR is offered as a 12-week program in both the Fall and Spring. The classes meet twice a week before school. Check out more about this exciting program at the GOTR website at www.girlsontherun.com.
Mad Science
Chair: Kathy Taylor
The PTA sponsors this afterschool program in the Fall and the Spring. The class meets once a week for eight weeks. Check out more about this program at the Mad Science website at www.madscience.org.
Reflections
Chair: Lynne Ward
The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students. The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme, while increasing community awareness on the importance of the arts in education.
2009-10 CES PTA Reflections Awardees
2009-10 PTA Fairfax County Council Awardees
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