Clear Creek Elementary School PTO

Clear Creek Comets CARE

The mission of the Clear Creek Elementary School PTO is to support the growth and educational achievement of the children, parents and faculty of the Clear Creek School.

Meeting Dates  The general PTO meetings are scheduled for the first Monday of every month at 6:30 pm. All meeting dates and times will be posted and any changes to the regular meeting times will be highlighted in the Important Dates Table.
Meeting Minutes  The PTO meeting minutes will be posted for each meeting. Follow the link in the menu for the dates you wish to view.
Treasure's Report  The treasure's report for each month will be posted. Follow the link in the menu for the month you wish to view.
PTO Forms and Instuctions  Follow the link in the menu to access the PTO forms. Also posted are the instuctions for each form and the appropriate use of each form. There are also links to sample forms that are filled out for your reference.
Important Dates
PTO Meeting Monday, April 7, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 pm
PTO Meeting Monday, May 5, 2008
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Market Day orders due
school: Apr. 23, 2008
internet: noon Apr. 24, 2008
Market Day
Pick-up		 Tue., Apr. 29, 2008
5-6 pm
Spring Carnival Friday, May 9, 2008
TBA
2007-2008 PTO Officers
President: Gena Carney
Vice President: Shannon Bland
Treasurers: Larry White
Jamie White
Secretary: Dawn Myers
Teacher Rep: Sandy Larson
Principal: Tammy Miller
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PTO Funds helped purchase the Kindergarten playground equipment.

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at Clear Creek. Following is a list of the various fundraisers, descriptions, dates and points of contact. There are so many ways to help out, including volunteering your time and donating items. Please browse through the events and if you would like to volunteer, or just have questions concerning the fundraiser, please contact the person listed by telephone or by their e-mail link.

Volunteer Oportunities
Fundraiser Description Contact
Kroger Cares Program
  • Simply purchase a Kroger gift card and the Clear Creek PTO will receive 5% profit on your purchase. These gift cards can be used for all items that are sold at Kroger, including prescriptions, cosmetics, food, gas and paper products.

  • Once you use all of the money on the card, all you need to do is add more money to your Kroger Cares gift card at any Kroger store. Just by doing your grocery shopping, you are helping us with our fundraising efforts for computers, literacy and playground equipment.

  • You may purchase Kroger Gift Cards in any amount between $5 and $500. When purchasing Kroger gift cards please make your checks payable to Clear Creek Elementary School PTO.
 Larry/Jamie White
824-6405
Market Day
  • Purchase food from Market Day and 10% of the profit goes to the Clear Creek Elementary School PTO.
  • Taste the difference of Market Day foods. Because Market Day buys direct from the same vendors that sell to the finest restaurants, you'll find that their quality, convenience, value and outstanding taste will have you coming back for more.
  • Items may be ordered by turning in the Market Day order sheet sent home with your child on the date specified or you can order items online.
 Cathy Carmichael
824-2202
Skate Night Skate Night is offered the 1st Thursday of each month at Western Skateland (930 W. 17th Street). It is from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and the cost is $3.50. If at least 75 people are in attendance, then the PTO receives $1.25 per person back. Parents must accompany their children. No drop offs! Kim Foust
Open House This event is at the beginning of each school year. Families are encouraged to attend and check out the school. Volunteers are needed to hand out information, setup and take down. Gena Carney
824-5661
Paragon This is one of the school's biggest fundraisers. Booklets and order forms will be sent home with your child. This fundraiser is at the beginning of the school year. Gena Carney
824-5661
Carnival May 2007 VOLUNTEER NEEDED
Fall Craft Show
  • Booths are available to rent. The spaces are 10x10 and cost $25.
  • Donations of baked goods and canned pop are also needed. Donations can be dropped off at the school office beginning TBD.
  • The craft show is October 28, 2006 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
 Gena Carney
 
Basket Bingo
  • PTO Basket Bingo is being held this fall and next spring. We are looking for local businesses and families to sponser baskets. Sponserships are between $30 and $70. We will also be needing donations of baked goods and canned pop.
  • Fall Bingo is being held on Saturday, November 4th, 2006.
  • Join the FUN and play to win Longeberger Baskets and other neat prizes while helping the PTO raise money. See YOU there!
 Gena Carney
824-5661

Terri Crouch
Santa's Secret Shop
  • Santa's Secret Shop is a program that allows children to purchase their own special holiday gift for family and friends. They will have fun surprising a loved one with a "secret" gift they bought all by themselves. Gifts range in price from $0.25 to $15.00. All gifts purchased will be taken home immediately and individual gift bags are provided at no extra charge.
  • There are a wide variety of gifts to choose from, including: candles, jewelry, key rings, plaques, coffee mugs, toys and stuffed animals.
  • An adult volunteer will guide each child through Santa's Secret Shop.
  • The shop will be open from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.

  • The PTO needs people to help set-up, decorate, and inventory items the evening before starting at 6:30 pm. We also need people to lead children through the shop, help with the breakfast, inventory afterwards, and clean-up. If you are able to participate in any way, please contact Shannon Bland. Just 1-2 hours of your time would be greatly appreciated.
 Shannon Bland
824-1700
Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble (2813 East Third Street, Bloomington) is hosting a bookfair on TBA. Please stop by between 10 am and 10 pm and a portion of your purchase will benefit Clear Creek Elementary. You must have a voucher with you at the time of purchase. These vouchers are available in the school office, as well as your child will be bringing one home soon. The vouchers can be duplicated! Give one to all your family and friends. The following transactions are NOT included in the Bookfair totals: Gift Cards, Readers' Advantage Memberships, and cafe consumables. Gena Carney
824-5661
Splash Party Saturday, TBD - Woodlawn Shelter at Bryan Park
Swimming at 7:30 - Bryan Park Pool
Burgers and hot dogs will be provided by the PTO. If possible, each family needs to bring their own table service and something to pitch-in. Please come even if you are unable to bring anything. All are welcome! This is a free event for the whole family, no drop-offs.		 Gena Carney
824-5661
Clear Creek Merchandise Show your school Spirit! We have T-shirts, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts and flannel pants. Please return your order form along with a check payable to Clear Creek PTO by Friday, October 13, 2006. Shannon Bland
824-1700
Staff Appreciation Committee Staff Appreciation events - luncheons (soup and salad are provided). You can help by donating desserts for the luncheons. Lisa Schlegel

Cheri Stoute

Candace Wampler
School Decorations Seasonal decorations for the school entrance. Lisa Schlegel

Updated January 31, 2007
by J.K. White