the Charger Chenoweth PTa Newsletter

President’s Note

Important Dates

Basketball Game Schedule

FrIDay, January 21Chenoweth vs. ChanCey(6pm - Westport middle school)

FrIDay, January 28Chenoweth vs.

ZaChary taylor(6pm - Westport middle school)

January 13team/Group pICtures

(Wear team/group t-shirt)

pta meetInGeveryone welCome!

(7pm - library)

January 17martIn luther KInG, Jr.

holIDay

January 18sChool vIsItatIon

(10am - NooN)

January 27Class pICtures

(must Wear school uNiform)

sKatInG party @ Champ’s

(6:00- 8:00 pm)January 31

marKet Day pICK up (4:00 - 5:00pm)

January 2011

-Jill Wegenast & Ashley Ryan, Co-Presidents

Welcome back everyone! We hope that all of our students, staff and families were able to enjoy the extra long winter break. The new year is a time to look back at all the PTA fun and success of 2010 and look forward to our opportunities in 2011. We continue to increase our membership, increase our parent involvement with more volunteers, and our facebook page has over 240 fans! 2011 has more fun and work waiting for us! It’s the best time to be part of something BIG at Chenoweth. Check out our volunteer opportunities on the back of the newsletter. Our thanks to everyone who makes Chenoweth & our PTA great. All the best in 2011!

find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/chenowethpta

Tour dates for perspective families preparing to choose a school for their child are busiest during January and February. I thought you might find it interesting to hear the facts I share while giving tours. Chenoweth has 526 students enrolled. This number has been stable for the past several years. Our staff is composed of highly qualified, veteran teacherswho average 12 years of experience. They have master’s degrees and in some cases specialty certifications. Our special area teachers (Arts &Humanities, PE/Practical Living, Computer Lab, Science and Library Media) are full time, so our students receive extra special area instruction each week. Our staff has little turn-over. We have more teacher requests to transfer to Chenoweth than any other elementary school in Jefferson County. Our office staff was among the 1st group recognized as 5 Star Customer Service winners as designated by JCPS. We were able to solve problems and give accurate information to

anonymous callers and visitors. Our students excel in the classroom. Recently we met 14 out of 14 goals for No Child Left Behind. All populations of students showed growth toward meeting our academic goals. Our Core Content Test scores are in the top quarter of all JCPS schools. This includes schools who have selective requirements to attend. Eighty percent of our students were proficient or distinguished in reading and math. Teachers expect a lot from our stu-dents….. therefore we get amazing results. Our PTA is a critical component to our success. The PTA just flat out “gets the job done”. They truly are partners in helping EVERY child and family be successful. Any time I see a need for our school they join forces and find a way to meet the need. During this time of school tours and enrollment for new families, please share the news about Chenoweth. We truly are an exceptional school!

– Penny Deatrick

Chenoweth is exceptional!

Be part of something BIg at Chenoweth Volunteer for some upcoming events:

Be a part of something big. Check an event you can help with and return your completed form to school. Questions? Contact Jill Wegenast at 472-1047 or jwegenast@insightbb.com

Name______________________________________ Phone________________

Email address______________________________

Student’s Name____________________________ Teacher_______________

______Science Lab _____Chenoweth Film FestivalClothing Assistance Program

Volunteers needed on February 8 (Noon - 3pm)Meet at Chenoweth at 11:30am

Volunteers needed to help out in thelab

Volunteers needed, starting in late February

got talent? Do you have a special talent that you want to share with everyone? If so, the Chenoweth Talent Show is for you! We will be holding try outs next month, so get your acts together and look for more informa-tion coming home at the beginning of February.

15th District PTa CaP

(Clothing Assistance Program)

Volunteers are needed at CAP on February 8th from Noon - 3pm. We will meet at Chenoweth at 11:30am and carpool to the location.For more information, please contact

Jill Wegenast at 472-1047 orjwegenast@insightbb.com

What Makes You Feel Special?

All Chenoweth students are invit-ed to participate in a state PTA con-test for the Self Esteem Award. The entry must be in the form of an essay, story or poem of 500 words or less. It must be the original work of the student. The theme is “What Makes Me Feel Special.” Look for the flyer coming home with more details or visit the 15th District PTA website at http://15thdistrictpta.org/awards.html

Chenoweth FilmFestival

Each year, Mr. Hockenbury challenges our 5th Grade students to collaborate on projects using digital video and film editing. The students conduct research, write a script, edit, promote and market their film which is shown at the annual Chenoweth Film Festival. This year’s festival will be on April 14th at 6pm, but work on the films will begin in February. Mr. H needs the help of parents to make this year’s festival bigger and better than ever. Parents can volunteer to supervise filming during school hours or parents can donate items (like giant cardboard boxes) that can be used to build the sets for the films. Please contact Mr. Hockenbury at russell.hockenbury@jefferson.kyschools.us if you are able to help or have any other creative ideas for the festival.

Be partof something

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Plus, it’s not too late to join the PTa!Simply return this form & attach $5 for dues

_____Join the PTA

PTa reflectionsWinners

Several students had works that won awards at the 15th District PTA Reflections Contest last month. Con-gratulations to the following:

Emma Edwards - Photography

Nazia Ross - Visual Arts

Caitlin Smith - Visual Arts

Sami Spano - Film

Kaylee Tribolet - Photography

We are also excited to announce that Caitlin Smith’s and Sami Spano’s works will go on to compete at the state level! Congratulations!

_____CAP

Market DaySave Big, Eat Right &

Support the Chenoweth PTA Ordering Information: Return your completed order form to Chenoweth OR order online by Wednesday, January 26th (11:00 pm CST). Pick-up your order at Che-noweth on Monday, Janaury 31st from 4:00 - 5:00 pm in the school cafeteria. EBT cards welcome! Remember, this month’s sale is all about cookie dough. We get additional profit for every box of cookie dough that we sell.

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