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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.

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Housekeeping

  • 🍽️ Grab some food
  • ✍️ Sign in for the PTO Meeting
  • 🤖 Sign your child in for iCode
  • 👧🏽 iCode: Two 40-min groups based on sign-up
  • 🤫 Kids: Quiet activities when not at iCode
  • 💻 Online: Questions in the chat
  • ❓ Questions: 1–2 per section; save the rest for Q&A

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SIGN IN HERE �(Virtual and In-Person)

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Agenda

  • Welcome / Icebreaker
  • Fundraisers/ Financials
  • Events
  • Engagement
  • Volunteer Initiatives
  • Communications
  • Open Discussion / Q&A
  • Dr. Camacho’s Update

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Icebreaker

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Visit Slido.com on your phone �OR in the Zoom Chat window, select Slido.

Enter Code

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What grades are your kids in?

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Quiz Time!

Prizes available for Top 3 winners:

  • Chick Fil A breakfast gift card (2 available!)
  • Toys/Fidgets (many to choose from!)

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How well do you know CSPES and the PTO?

Same code as before:

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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

MEET THE BOARD

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

MEMBERSHIP

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

  • “The Magic In You” Assembly
  • Temi Trolley Organizers
  • Promethean Board
  • Support of Golf Club
  • Fun Run Supplies
  • Baltimore Salsa Dance Company
  • Summer Meet Up
  • Tiger Funds
  • Fall Festival Deposits
  • 2025-2026 School Lunch Debt

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COLOR FUN RUN

Zarinah Cuffee, President

Largest Fundraiser – this sets the tone for the year.

Goal is $35K

funrun.cspespto.com

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Reached 33% of Goal

19% Participating.

10% Earned Funds

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FUN RUN FUN

Zarinah Cuffee, President

  • 🎳 Create Your Page by TONIGHT! Get entered to win FREE D&B Bowling!
  • 🥷 Raise $50 by Sept. 25! Get entered for a CSPES only Code Ninjas Create Class!
  • 🎶 Pick the Playlist! Submit a song suggestion for your grade!
  • 🎉 And there are EVEN MORE ways to WIN—trophies, medals, Silly String, SLIME MS. SCHLEGEL & more! 🏆🏅💚
  • Company matches count!

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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

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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)*

📚 Scholastic Book Fair

(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

  • The Family Connection Program is underway, and we have already started matching new families with ambassador families. The program has been successful so far, and we have received positive feedback from the families who have been matched.
  • Families can still sign up to participate, either as a new family looking for support or as an ambassador family willing to help welcome others. We will continue making matches as new sign-ups come in.
  • We also want to note that some new families may be matched with more than one ambassador, depending on availability, family needs, grade level, language, or other helpful connections. This gi
  • Lasting Connections: Creates natural friendships that strengthen our entire school community.

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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

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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!

  • 🌈 Spirit Week Color Shirts — Show your Tiger Pride in every color!
  • 🐯 NEW! Tiger Pride Collection — Fresh designs for students, families & staff
  • 🎨 NEW! Little Tigers Collection — Fun, colorful designs made especially for our youngest Tigers
  • 🍂Look Out for NEW Fall Collection & Neon Items — Coming Soon! ✨

📣 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!)

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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:

  • Stocking the Staff Lounge
  • Teacher of the Month Gram
  • TAW Planning

Hospitality Committee:

Roli, Pam, Charisse, Shanice, Trazy, Lara

Our Hospitality Responsibilities:

  • Plan monthly appreciation treats
  • Provide breakfast/lunch for staff during special occasions
  • Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Organize Small Appreciation Gifts

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Book Fair

Pamela Atueyi - Lead�Megan Dasch - Co-Lead

Virginia Boulin - Co-Lead

Book Fair: October 19-24

  • Family Shopping Days: Thu, October 22: 2:30-6:00 pm
  • During Fall Festival: Sat, October 24: 11am-1pm�

Keep an eye out for:

  • Volunteer Signups: 3 volunteers per shift
  • E-Wallet:
    • Will be available 3 weeks before Book Fair starts
    • Scholastic will email you directly about rolling over any remaining balance to this Fair.
    • Book Fair will be CASHLESS this year
    • Remember to round up to Share the Fair�
  • Teachers: Set up E-Wallets and share the link to donate directly with your class (and the PTO, so we can post on our website).

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Membership Engagement

Michele Wright

michele.wright@cspespto.com

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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!

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Suicide Prevention Month

Dial 988 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • Crisis Response Warmline: 410-768-5522 (24 hours a day/7 days a week)
  • A.A. County Division of Student Services: 410-222-5280
  • Student safety hotline: 1-877-676-9854
  • A.A. County Crisis Center Hotline (Sexual Assault): 410-222-7273
  • MD Youth Hotline: 1-800-422-0009
  • Adolescent and Family Services: 410-222-6785
  • A.A County Department of Social Services:
  • Annapolis: 410-269-4500 Glen Burnie: 410-421-8500
  • Glen Burnie Mental Health Clinic: 410-222-678

https://www.aacps.org/page/being-our-best-parents-guardians

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African Heritage Month

  • September of each year (first proclaimed in September 2024) by Gov. Wes Moore
  • Celebrates the cultural, social, and economic contributions of African immigrants to Maryland.
  • Maryland is home to the 4th largest African immigrant populations in the United States
  • CSPES has a significant African population

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Hispanic Heritage Month

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WHAT TO WEAR…

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Grants Team

  • Grants team has grown has to 8 people
  • Goal of raising $15K in grants
  • 2 open grants
    • Black History Month 2027 ($10K)
    • African Drumming & Dance School Assembly ($2K)
  • Focus on 2 grants (school technology upgrades, after school programming)
  • We are going to have Piece of the Pi grant (internal grant to CSPES teachers and staff)

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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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  • Goal of getting $10K
  • Allows us to reallocate funds
  • In kind donations are always great
  • If you would like to help with this, please let me know

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1st 2 Corporate Sponsorships of the school year

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Community Engagement

  • External partnerships — collaborating with organizations, businesses, and funders
  • Why this matters — strengthens student success, family engagement, and enrichment access
  • Partner involvement — volunteer support, activity/resource tables, sponsorships, in‑kind donations

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PTO Engagement Opportunities

How do I become engaged with the PTO?

  • HHM and BHM
  • March Madness (too late now, but Fantasy Football)
  • Parent/Caregiver Ditch Day
  • Family Nights
    • at Warriors Gymnastics
    • STEAM Night
    • Wellness Night
  • iCode
  • Pampered Chef

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GET ENGAGED!!!

  1. Join us on socials and the website
  2. Host a club (including bringing back the UNO Club)
  3. Support our cultural events
  4. Participate in engagement activities (March Madness, iCode Night, etc.)
  5. Share new ideas

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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!

✍️ cspespto.com/volunteer/volunteer-log

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:

https://www.cspespto.com/volunteer/expectations

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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:

  • Temi Trolley
  • Student of the Month check-ins
  • Picture Day
  • Glow Party
  • Bulletin Board Cleanup
  • Book Fair
  • Assembling Welcome Packets

Ongoing Opportunities:

Lost & Found, Temi Tones, Temi Trolley, and Recess Help

Upcoming Events:

  • Color Fun Run 10/2
  • Book Fair 10/19-24th
  • Fall Festival 10/24

Something to look forward to:

  • Finger printing session 12/16

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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.

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Open Discussion

�and�

Q&A

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CHESAPEAKE SCIENCE POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

THE #1 SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY

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JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER!

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IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING....

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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  • October 3- Parents Night Out
  • October 5 - CSPES Open House, Data Meetings Begin
  • October 10- Saturday Academy Begins
  • October 19- After School Activities begin
  • October 22- Family Literacy Night
  • October 24- CSPES Fall Festival
  • October 30- CSPES Glow Party
  • November 4- CSPES Open House
  • November 13- CSPES Family Dinner Night

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Questions?

Thanks!

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NEXT

STEPS

Join the PTO

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Stay in the Know!

Sign Up for the Color Run!

If you haven’t already become a member this year, join today!

cspespto.com/join

Tuesday, December 15

Virtual Only (via Zoom)

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