CSPES PTO
General Meeting
Tue, Sept 15, 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
HYBRID �IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL �MEETING!
Everyone in the school community (parents, caregivers, teachers, staff) is invited and encouraged to attend general meetings, even if you are not a PTO Member!
Only PTO Members are eligible to vote.
Housekeeping
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SIGN IN HERE �(Virtual and In-Person)
Agenda
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Icebreaker
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What grades are your kids in?
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Quiz Time!
Prizes available for Top 3 winners:
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How well do you know CSPES and the PTO?
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How many students are enrolled?
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How many PTO Members do we currently have for this year?
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How much did we raise during the Color Fun Run fundraiser LAST YEAR?
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What % of students have created a Color Fun Run Fundraising Page so far for this year?
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President’s Update
Zarinah Cuffee, President
Zarinah Cuffee - President
Britnee Dickerson - Treasurer
Busayo Oyewole - Secretary
Tracey White - VP Events
*Kim Long - Events Chair
Michele Wright - Engagement Chair
Jacki Schreiner - Website Chair
Kristin Agbanyim - Social Media Chair
Danielle Parker - Spirit Wear Chair
Roli Ibadin & *Pamela Atueyi - Hospitality Co-Chair
*Sheina Gonzalez - Volunteer Chair
350 Goal → 400+ Members!
Join Today (Last day for Color Run Signage)
Classroom Competition (Ends 9/30) (15 unassigned)
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Fundraisers
Zarinah Cuffee, President
GOAL: $60K
LAST YEAR RAISED: $64k
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Raised So Far…
Zarinah Cuffee, President
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Where have your dollars gone this year?
Zarinah Cuffee, President
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COLOR FUN RUN
Zarinah Cuffee, President
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Reached 33% of Goal
19% Participating.
10% Earned Funds
FUN RUN FUN
Zarinah Cuffee, President
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Fundraisers
Zarinah Cuffee, President
Family Activities
Maryland Corn Maze
🗓️ Sunday, September 20
💲USE code CSPE26 for CSPES to receive 15% !
cspespto.com/events/maryland-corn-maze
Safe Splash in Jessup�🗓️ Saturday, September 26�🕛 Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
💲 Cost: $15 per child swimmer, $10 per parent swimmer. RSVP: cspespto.com/events/safe-splash-fundraiser
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$12,801
Financial Update
Britneé Dickerson, Treasurer
$17,463.95
$21,607.69
$7,000.00
$8,657.26
Current Balance
Expenses
Revenue
Figures as of 9/12/2026
25-26 Carryover Balance
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26-27 Planned Carryover
Current Balance
Current Income
Current Expenses
$12,801.00
Budget Overview
Britneé Dickerson, Treasurer
$75,800
$12,801
Figures as of 9/12/2026
Budget Total
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Total Spent
Budget Category | Budgeted |
Fundraising Fun Run, Donors/Grants, etc. | I: 59,800.00 E: 9,250.00 |
Events Fall Fest., Dance, WW, etc. | I: 5,000 E:15,600 |
M & V Engagement Mem. and Vol. Supplies | E: 2,500.00 |
Hospitality WB Breakfast, TAW, etc. | E: 6,500.00 |
Comm. Engagement Clubs, Cultural Events | I: 2,000.00 E: 6,000.00 |
Operations Taxes, Ins., Gen. Sup., etc. | E: 2,600.00 |
School Support T. Grant, Assem., Staff Req., Tiger Fund, etc. | I: 2,000.00 E: 33,350.00 |
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Do you approve the CSPES PTO Budget for the 2026–2027 school year as presented? (NOTE: Only PTO Members are allowed to vote.)
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Upcoming Events
Tracey White, VP of Events
Fall Events
🏃 Color Fun Run �(Fri, Oct 2)*
(Oct 19-24)*�
🎃 Fall Festival �(Saturday, Oct 24)*�
🌟 Glow Party �(Fri, Oct 30)**
🍽️ Family Dinner Night: Hispanic Heritage Month�(Fri, Sept 25th)**�
🩳 Safe Splash Back to Pool Fundraiser �(Sat, Sept 26)*�
🌈 Color Spirit Week �(Sept 28th-Oct 1st)**
🍽️ Family Dinner Night �(Fri, Nov 13)**
September
November
October
Key:
* PTO Event�**School Event
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Family Connection Program Update
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Family Connections Network
“Newbies” and “Vets” will be thoughtfully matched to give new CSPES families a friendly point of connection for everyday questions and support.
Questions can be sent to network@cspespto.com.
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up and helped make this program a success.
Interested in participating, either as a Newbie or Vet? �Sign up: cspespto.com/network
Danielle Parker, Spirit Wear Chair
🛍️ The Spirit Wear Shop is ALWAYS OPEN!� Order anytime and have your Tiger gear shipped directly to you!
81 items sold and counting! 🎉
$206.65 earned for the PTO!
✨ NEW LOOKS. NEW COLLECTIONS. MORE TIGER PRIDE!
Check back often—new designs and products are being added throughout the year!
📣 Clubs & School Groups: Need some swag of your own? Ask us how Spirit Wear can support your apparel needs!
👉Don't see your favorite design on the product you'd like? Contact us! Many designs can be placed on different apparel items.
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Spirit Wear
Reminder: �Only orange,black,white, & gray items are allowed on School Spirit Days �(first Friday of every month!)
Hospitality Committee
Roli Ibadin, �Pamela Atueyi�Hospitality Co-Chairs
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The team that ensures our teachers and staff feel valued all year long!
Current Volunteer Needs:
Hospitality Committee:
Roli, Pam, Charisse, Shanice, Trazy, Lara
Our Hospitality Responsibilities:
Book Fair
Pamela Atueyi - Lead�Megan Dasch - Co-Lead
Virginia Boulin - Co-Lead
Book Fair: October 19-24
Keep an eye out for:
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Building community is central to our work. Internally, we welcome families, spark participation, and create inclusive ways for everyone to feel connected. Externally, we strengthen our community by partnering with organizations, businesses, and grant funders who share our commitment to supporting students and families.
Whether it’s events, outreach, or everyday encouragement…we got you!
Suicide Prevention Month
Dial 988 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
https://www.aacps.org/page/being-our-best-parents-guardians
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African Heritage Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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WHAT TO WEAR…
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Grants Team
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Tiger Supporter
Tiger Champion
Tiger Elite
Presenting Sponsor
In-kind
CSPES PTO
Sponsorship Tiers
Friend
$25 - $99
$100 - $299
$300 - $749
$750 - $1499
$1500+
at value
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1st 2 Corporate Sponsorships of the school year
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Community Engagement
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PTO Engagement Opportunities
How do I become engaged with the PTO?
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GET ENGAGED!!!
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Volunteer Initiatives
Volunteer Log
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Contact: Volunteer Chair
Please confirm after you volunteer for a PTO event or initiative. We want to count, recognize, and thank you!
Check out the list of all of our incredible volunteers: �🙏 Thank You, Volunteers
Our ability to continue offering volunteer opportunities depends on everyone respecting these expectations. Thank you for helping us keep volunteering safe, organized, and beneficial to our students!
🐯 CSPES PTO Volunteer Expectations
To help maintain a safe, organized, and productive school environment, please follow these expectations while volunteering:
Teacher Task Force
Sheina Gonzalez, Volunteer Chair
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📝 Sign up for emails at cspespto.com/volunteer/teacher-task-force
Support Teachers (and Staff) with random volunteer needs throughout the year!
Signing up doesn't require you to volunteer, but allows us to share opportunities so you can see what might work with your schedule!
Thanks to our TTF volunteers who �have supported things like:
Ongoing Opportunities:
Lost & Found, Temi Tones, Temi Trolley, and Recess Help
Upcoming Events:
Something to look forward to:
Kristin Agbanyim, Social Media Chair
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Social Media
facebook.com/thecspespto�🐯 399 Followers
instagram.com/cspespto �📸 306 Followers
🎉 Our PTO Social Media at a Glance 🎉
✨ Help us grow!
Tag us, share our posts, and invite friends to follow.
Share Your Photos!�We depend on the community for photos! After events, please upload pics and videos to the PTO Google Photo drives.
Open Discussion
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Q&A
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CHESAPEAKE SCIENCE POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE #1 SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY
JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER!
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IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING....
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Questions?
Thanks!
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Tuesday, December 15
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