
CLES PTA Book Fair
The Scholastic Bookfair opens during school hours on Friday, February 21st and runs through Friday, February 28th.
Check out the CLES Scholastic Book Fair site here.

LAST DAY to Submit 5th Grade Dedications for the Yearbook
LAST DAY for 5th Grade Dedications for the Yearbook
Parents/guardians of 5th grade families, please submit your dedication for this year’s CLES Yearbook!

Last Day to Register for the Science Fair
Last Day to Register for the CLES PTA Science Fair on March 13

Taharka Bros Ice Cream Fundraiser
Order some of the best ice cream in town to help raise PTA funds.


PTA Science Fair
PTA sponsored annual science fair. All students are encouraged to participate.


International Festival
Celebrate and share the world of cultures and heritages in the CLES community.




Spring Fair
Join us at our biggest annual event and fundraiser, the Spring Fair and Silent Auction!


Chipotle Fundraiser
Enjoy some delicious guacamole. Help raise funds for our CLES PTA. Win-win!
Order online using code ME2DNK3 or show the flyer in restaurant.

PTA General Meeting
Please join us for the next PTA General meeting! This meeting is ONLINE ONLY due to weather. Dial in via Google Meet.

Spring Conference Lunch for CLES Staff
CLES PTA Staff Appreciation Committee presents Spring Conference Lunch for CLES Staff

MOD Pizza - Fundraiser
Enjoy some pizza today at MOD Pizza at the Mall in Columbia, and MOD Pizza will donate part of the sales to our PTA!

Yama Sushi Fundraiser
Yama Sushi Fundraiser
Help raise funds for the PTA by enjoying a meal at Yama Sushi!


Spring Fair Committee Planning Meeting
Interested in learning about our biggest annual event and fundraiser? Meet with the Spring Fair chairs online immediately after the PTA meeting on Wednesday, January 8.
We need you!

PTA General Meeting
PTA General Meeting
Online only due to school closure
Google Meet joining info:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wjm-fbwu-jiy
Or dial: (US) +1 260-297-0131 PIN: 474 566 364#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wjm-fbwu-jiy?pin=1299919448650

Ledo Pizza Fundraiser
Enjoy some Ledo Pizza today to help raise funds for the CLES PTA!

Annual Baked Goods Bar for CLES Staff
CLES PTA Staff Appreciation Committee presents its Annual Baked Goods Bar for CLES Staff.
Sign up to contribute baked treats on SignUpGenius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A49ABAB28A2FD0-53527587-cookie

PTA General Meeting
PTA General Meeting (virtual only)
Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zgm-xped-won
Or dial: +1 386-243-4517 PIN: 506227594
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zgm-xped-won?pin=6658300520112

PTA Winter Bazaar
A fun shopping and fundraising event. Shop unique local shops and find amazing crafts. Come browse, shop, nosh, and socialize. Bring the kids, family, friends, and neighbors! There’s something for everyone!
NEW THIS YEAR - Book Donations & Kids Bingo Room!

PTA Reflections Submissions Due
Submission for this year’s Reflections program are due!

Fall Conference Lunch for CLES Staff
CLES PTA Staff Appreciation Committee presents a Fall Conference Lunch for CLES staff
Thank you, CLES!

Gobble Gobble Give
A few items still needed to support 20 local Howard County families for the annual CLES Gobble Gobble Give.
Drop off in the school vestibule or ship directly to the school by 4pm on November 18. (Deadline extended)
Still needed: $25 Walmart Gift Card (2), Cranberry Sauce (2), Canola Oil (1), Applesauce (4), Choc chip cookie mix (1)
If you’ve forgotten what you’ve signed up for, check the signup genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0948A9A62EA02-52345619-2024#/
Thank you to all who have contributed!

CLES PTA Math Night
CLES PTA’s Family Math Night with Mathnasium! Exciting games and activities to help kids explore math at their own level.
Find out more. Sign up to participate. Sign up to volunteer.

PTA Meeting
UPDATE: The meeting location has been changed from Centennial Park to CLES Room #141. Due to the daylight savings time change, it will be too dark to hold the meeting at the park. We will try the park again in the Spring! We apologize for the last minute change.
This meeting will now have a virtual option.
Meeting link:
meet.google.com/hfy-gead-cfi
Join by phone:
(US) +1 276-335-0241
PIN: 884217690

APFO Public Testimony
The PTA Council of Howard County is inviting all community members to show up for the APFO public testimony on Wednesday, November 6th at 7:00 PM at the East Columbia 50+ Center


Butterfly Garden Cleanup
Help winterize the butterfly garden to get ready for the pollinators next spring.
Find the garden near the school portables. Bring gloves and gardening tools if you have them!

APFO 101 virtual training hosted by the PTA Council of Howard County
Please join us tonight for the APFO 101 virtual training hosted by the PTA Council of Howard County. All are welcome to attend.
Are you worried about Overcrowded schools? Increasing class sizes? Redistricting pressure? Educational funding?
Adequate Public Facilities Ordinances (APFO) covers all these topics.
PTACHC is hosting a 90 minute session "APFO 101" to cover concepts and answer questions.

PTA Trunk or Treat & Family Heritage Event
A fun and festive fall event for all CLES families, which features a costume parade, food trucks, and a ‘trunk-or-treat’ activity.
Sign up to decorate your vehicle’s trunk, or a table, or booth, to showcase a fall holiday, tradition, or family heritage. All are encouraged to dress in costumes or apparel that represents a fall holiday, tradition or culture from their family heritage.

Public Hearing on Cell Phone Use Policy
HCPSS public hearing on cell phone use in schools.
Register to speak at this public hearing using this Google form: https://forms.gle/pBFPxqMGDz1jARBu7

Fall Treats for CLES Staff
CLES Staff Appreciation Committee Presents:
FALL TREATS FOR CLES STAFF
Help us set up October's treat for our terrific CLES faculty and staff!

PTA General Meeting
PTA Social & General Meeting
6:30pm social meeting to discuss trunk or treat
7:00pm general meeting to vote on the PTA budget for the 24-25 school year.

PTA Dolphin Dash & Movie Night
Join us for this fun family Back-to-School event, sponsored by your CLES PTA.
We'll have a footrace around the grassy field, a live DJ for dancing on the blacktop, and plenty of socializing time for both kids and grownups!
Stay after the race for an outdoor movie on the blacktop (Consider bringing seating and blankets/layers)!
PRE-ORDER your Vocelli's Pizza by no later than Sept. 18 ($12/large pizza).

First PTA Meeting
First General PTA Meeting of the Year. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xvz-hgfc-jvi
Or dial: +1 408-831-2192 PIN: 195347623
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/xvz-hgfc-jvi?pin=7572484032552


PTA Yogi Castle Fundraiser
25% of Yogi Castles sales that mention the CLES PTA come back to the PTA!

Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Let’s thank our amazing CLES teachers, administrators, and staff