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This year, CPTO asked teachers to share their wishes in a new simple way, and they invite you to check out their Amazon Wish Lists! Participation is optional of course. It's an easy way to help with classroom needs, and Amazon gift cards to help with larger items are welcome.

Just a reminder that there will be no afternoon Circle of Care on Wednesday, Nov. 25, this includes Circle of Care in the Clover Patch Daycare at 802 Main St. All students must be picked up at dismissal time. Buses will run their regular afternoon schedule. School/Daycare/Circle of Care will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27 for Thanksgiving.

Thursday, Nov. 19 will be a school wide out of uniform day for a $1 donation. Money donated will go to the NE Iowa Food Bank.

The very first 2-day ThankScriping Day is coming November 19 – 20. You earn up to 20% with 120+ bonuses on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards during the busy holiday shopping season. Get ready to give gifts that are twice as nice because they raise money for our school and toward your tuition!

Lifetouch will be in the MPR on Tuesday, Nov. 24 starting at 8:30 a.m. for school pictures. If your student was not at school on picture day you can order pictures online or send the order envelope and payment to school that day. If you'd like your student's pictures retaken, simply return the original package that day. Preschool parents wanting pictures will need to bring their students to the MPR sometime between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m.

The Scrip Holiday Gift Guide is now available for you to shop—it’s stuffed with giftspiration for everyone on your list, from the foodies to the techies. Whether you buy gift cards as presents or use them to buy gifts, your order immediately raises funds for our school. Click the title to start shopping!

Congratulations to Mrs. Frederiksen's homeroom. They are the winners of last month's pizza party, courtesy of the Cedar Falls Godfather's! The next Godfather's Pizza Night is Wednesday, November 11th at the Godfather's on First Street in Cedar Falls.

No more order schedules. No more pickup. Shopping physical gift cards just got way more convenient with the new ship to home feature—available only in our mobile app, RaiseRight™. Choose from hundreds of top-selling brands that are labeled “Ship to Home Eligible.” A small shipping fee applies. You must pay with a bank account or credit card.

There are lots of activities planned for Red Ribbon Week! This year's theme is "Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free." A flyer was emailed to all families.

If you missed the opportunity to order extra school t-shirts, or would like to order a long sleeve t-shirt, this is your chance! The t-shirt store will be open until noon this Sunday, Oct. 25. Click title for order information.

Virtual Parent/Student/Teacher conferences will be Oct. 21 (2–5:30 PM) and Oct. 22 (2–7 PM). School dismisses both days at 1:30. Circle of Care/Daycare will be open 1:30–5:30 p.m. No school/Circle of Care/Daycare on Friday, Oct. 23. Watch for emails with more details.

The second day of school pictures for 2- and 4-day Preschool and those students absent on the 21st will be taken at the Clover Patch building on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 and 12:30. K-Gr. 8 students wear school uniforms for pictures.

If you know anyone that might be interested, ask them to call the school office.

Even though Box Tops for Education is moving to a strictly digital format, we can still submit unexpired physical Box Tops. Turn them in so we can mail them before the Nov. 2 deadline. Ready to start scanning receipts? Click to see how.

Click for details on how to sign up for the Remind notification system, which we use for weather-related and other important announcements. We will send a test notification Tuesday, Oct. 20, at noon. If you've signed up before, you do not need to sign up again.

The Scholastic Book Fair held every year during conferences helps keep new books in the library and encourages students to read. This year ordering is all online, so you still have the opportunity to treat your children to new books after conferences. Books will be shipped directly to your home, which also gives you the opportunity to plan ahead for gifts.

Let us know what you love about our school! We are looking for both long and short answers. What makes our school special? What are the benefits? What would you tell a family who is looking at our school? Click the title to type in your info to share!

Thursday Sept. 17 only: Earn up to 20% with 85+ bonuses on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards using your online account. ThankScriping Day is almost here. It’s a great way to make your dollar go further when you shop your favorite brands. Get ready to make an even bigger impact on your organization—without even leaving home. See ThankScriping Day bonuses one day early only in your mobile app RaiseRight. Click on title for more information.

Order a long- or short-sleeve St. Patrick t-shirt! Click the title to order and pay. Clover Patch students, parents, grandparents, and others are invited to order. If you need an extra or a long-sleeve shirt for a K-8 student, this is your chance to order one of those too! Order deadline Wed, Sept. 16.

Virtual students may click the title to view the grade 5-8 Mass recorded on September 9. The link will only work for those in our school domain. Other may watch via our Facebook page.