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    Welcome from the PTSA at Council Rock! 

    The PTSA brings together families and the wider school community by sponsoring and coordinating many events and activities that will take place throughout the school year. We organize and run School Pictures, the Book Fair, Ice Cream Socials, Movie Nights, Yearbooks, Staff Appreciation Luncheon, Fun Food Fridays and Hospitality events. We also coordinate parent volunteers for the library, art room, and the cafeteria. We organize various community service and donation events to benefit our school and the Brighton community. The Brighton Central PTSA is committed to strengthening the connection between schools and families by advocating for school safety, child health, equity, diversity, and inclusion for all families, among many other topics. We hope that you will join us in these efforts.  

    Connect with Us and Other Parents on Facebook

    Make sure to join your child’s “Class Page” on Facebook for event reminders, to ask questions, and to connect with other families.

    • Kindergarten: “Brighton Class of 2036”

    • First Grade: “Brighton Class of 2035”

    • Second Grade: “Brighton, NY Class of 2034”

    Volunteer with Us!

    Please be on the lookout for volunteer opportunities in the weekly Tappon Times PTSA Corner. We will include details and sign up links to get involved. We are always looking for more volunteers to join us. These initiatives couldn’t take place without all of us!

    We also encourage you to fill out our 2023 - 2024 Volunteer Form. Volunteers are recruited based on these forms for event committees, building committees, and district-wide committees. This does not obligate you to help but will ensure that your name gets put on volunteer lists for those events. A few weeks before an event, the event chairs will decide what kind of help they need and will begin contacting people from their list. 

     

    CRPS events

     

    Fall Events:

    PTSA School Calendar Sales 

    The Brighton PTSA school calendar is a great way to stay up to date on all Council Rock Primary School (CRPS) and districtwide events. When you purchase a calendar, you’re supporting PTSA initiatives such as: scholarship and hardship grants, camperships, family educational programs, and many additional activities. Calendars are $12 and will be available for purchase on the following days and at these locations:

    • FRES during Student Orientation/Popsicles with the Principal on August 29th, 6:30-7:30pm

    • TCMS at 6th Grade Orientation on August 30th, 9-10:30am

    • CRPS during Meet the Teacher on September 5th, 12-3pm

    • Brighton High School during Food Truck Rodeo on September 6th, 5-8pm

    • Calendars are also available at R’s Market: 2294 Monroe Avenue

     

    Open House/Meet the Teacher- 9/5

    Drop off school supplies in your child’s classroom and meet their teacher. Don’t forget to purchase CRPS and Brighton spiritwear/apparel and the school calendar while you are there!

    • Kindergarten 12-1pm

    • First Grade 1-2pm

    • Second Grade 2-3pm

     

    Bus Loop Helpers- 9/6-9/8

    For the first few days of school, we have PTSA volunteers helping the students find their way into their classrooms.

     

    Backpack and School Supply Drive- 9/6-9/15

    Have your child bring in backpacks and school supplies to be donated to children in our community in need.

     

    CRPS Meeting with the Principal - 9/8 at 9am

    Meet (via Zoom) Principal Matt Tappon, Assistant Principal Katie Shaffer, and PTSA leaders. Learn more about CRPS, the PTSA, and ask any questions you may have. 

     

    Curriculum Nights 

    Learn more about Council Rock, meet your child’s teachers, and explore the classroom.

    Curriculum nights are for parents only and are scheduled as follows: 

    • Kindergarten- 9/26 at 7pm

    • First Grade- 9/27 at 7pm

    • Second Grade- 9/28 at 7pm

     

    CRPS School Pictures- 10/11 and 10/12 (Retakes on 11/16)

    Your child’s teacher will communicate to you the day and time their class will be getting their pictures taken.

     

    Winter Wear Drive- 10/24-11/4

    Have your child bring in winter clothes to be donated to the people in our community in need.

     

    Movie Nights

    Bring the family, blankets and/or cushions and enjoy a movie in the cafeteria on the big screen. Pizza, popcorn and concessions are available for purchase.

    • Kindergarten- 10/20

    • First Grade- 11/17

    • Second Grade- 12/15

     

    Spring Events: 

    Books and Toys Drive- 1/8-1/19

    Have your child bring in books and toys to be donated to the people in our community in need.

     

    Meeting with the Principal- 1/10

    Principal Matt Tappon will be sharing information helpful to parents. Past topics have included mental health resources and specific school programs.

     

    Staff Souper Bowl Luncheon- 2/12

    Calling all cooks! Let’s celebrate our CRPS staff the day after the Super Bowl with a delicious lunch of soups, snacks and treats.

     

    CRPS/FRES Summer Camp and Activity Fair- 3/4

    See local camps, sports and clubs your child can join this summer and throughout the year.

     

    Spring Pictures- 3/5

    New this year! You have the opportunity to purchase Spring pictures in addition to the fall photos.

     

    Brighton Believes Day of Caring- 3/13

    All students work on projects in their class to benefit our community.

     

    Bus Driver/Aide Appreciation Day- 4/23

    Help us thank our wonderful bus drivers and aides! The PTSA puts together bags of gifts for them and volunteers help pass out the goodies in the morning.

     

    CRPS Ice Cream Social/Book Fair/Open House

    Come and see your child’s classroom, dance outside with our PE and music teachers, visit the Book Fair and enjoy ice cream!

    • Kindergarten- 4/16

    • First Grade- 4/17

    • Second Grade- 4/18

     

    Meeting with the Principal- 5/3

    Geared towards parents of Second Grade students, learn about the transition from CRPS to FRES.

     

    Staff Appreciation Luncheon- 5/24

    The PTSA hosts a luncheon for teachers and staff to show our appreciation for all they do for our students throughout the year.

     

    Yearbook

    New this year! Capture all the special memories at CRPS by purchasing this special memento.

     

    Central PTSA Community Meeting Dates 

    These meetings are open to the public and are a great opportunity to hear what is happening in each school building and ask questions of the Brighton PTSA. These meetings are held at the Administration Building and on Zoom.

    Sept. 13 @ 9:30am

    Oct. 11 @ 7pm

    Nov. 8 @ 9:30am

    Dec. 20 @ 7pm

    Jan. 10 @ 9:30am

    Feb. 14 @ 9:30am

    March 13 @ 7pm

    April 17 @ 9:30am

    May 8 @ 9:30am

    June 12 @ 9:30am

    If you ever want to support the CRPS PTSA financially, please CLICK HERE.  All donations will go directly to supporting the CRPS PTSA events.

     

    PTSA provides wonderful opportunities to get to know other families throughout the district and contribute to your areas of interest and expertise through service. Please contact us with any questions or ideas at crpsptsa@gmail.com. We’re looking forward to a fantastic school year! 

     

    CRPS PTSA Building Chairs,  

    Danielle Andolina, Monica Bays, Meghan Culligan, Tara Josefiak and Sarah Lowlicht

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