The CLES Parent Teacher Association

a team of teachers, administrators, and families that advocate for the children in our community

What We Do

  • Support our students through enrichment activities and events

  • Support our teachers, administrators, and staff

  • Keep our families informed through publications

  • Advocate on the issues impacting our children

  • Build a stronger and more inclusive community

  • Represent our school at the state and national PTA

  • Organize social events throughout the year

  • Fundraising

  • Community outreach

  • and so much more

See some of our Past Events!

The CLES Parent Teacher Association helps our children grow and supports our teachers and community. It is run entirely by parent and teacher volunteers! 

Below, you can see some of the many ways this PTA helps to enrich the CLES experience. Each year, hundreds of CLES PTA volunteer members contribute their time, energy, and skills to our school and community.

CLES Staff Appreciation
Back to School Breakfast
Conference Lunch
Diwali Lunch
Fall Treat
Harvest Baked Goods
Teacher Appreciation Week
Holiday Cookies 
Professional Day treat
End of Year Lunch

Enrichment
Book Fair
Cultural Arts Assemblies
Family Night Assemblies
Science Fair
Reflections Arts Program
Conservation Landscape
Uniqueness Rocks! Garden
Marker Recycling
Green Night
Welcoming Committee
Safety Committee

Fundraising
Spring Fair & Silent Auction
Box Tops for Education
Restaurant Nights
Book Fair
School Supplies
Amazon Smile
Boon Supply
Community Givebacks 
​Direct Donation 
Pinot's Palette
The Pottery Stop
Fun Run
Winter Bazar

Social Activities
Popsicles On the Playground
Spring Fair & Silent Auction
Bingo Night
Winter Dance
World Showcase
Dolphin Dash
Movie Night
Restaurant Nights
​Book Fair
​Little Dolphins 
Scavenger Hunts
​Fun Run

Kids' Heath and Wellness
Walk-n-Wheel to school
National Walk to School Day
Family Fit Night

Publications
Yearbook
​PTA News Updates in the Dolphin Detail
PTA Website
Social Media

In-School Assistance
Family Fit Night
Hearing and vision screening support
Flu Shot Clinic support
​American Education Week support
Great Kindness Week Challenge Mix It Up Day support
​Kindergarten Registration Week support 
Media center support
​Spirit Wear support
Indoor recess cart inventory, equipment, supplies & organization
Outdoor recess equipment
Outdoor Sign/Marquee
Display case in the lobby
​Classroom Supplies Donations ​

DEI Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Diverse Book Project
DEI Family Book Club
Bulletin Board / Morning Announcements
Cultural Education
Community Connections Program
What Makes Me Special
World Showcase
Diwali Lunch

Community Outreach
Coat Drive
Halloween Costume Drive
Thanksgiving Baskets
School Supply Drive
Homewood School Staff Appreciation
Community Advocacy
Book Fair "All For Books" donations to other HCPSS School's media centers
Support the Ronald McDonald House in Baltimore by participating in the Pull Tab Program 

Funding Provided For
All Educators for classroom enhancement
Miscellaneous school needs
STEM Night
​Family Fit Night
Grade level end of year "Fun Day"
5th grade activities: picnic, graduation & Simulated Congressional Hearings (SCH)
Field Day
Concert accompanist
Diverse books in the media center