CANS PTO Newsletter | August 2022
Tax Free School Supply Weekend!
School starts on Thursday, 8/18 at 8am! Get ready by purchasing back to school supplies this tax free weekend.  Your child isn't responsible for a specific set of items for a specific teacher - buy what you can for any of the CANS teachers and drop it off at the Back to School picnic at Mt. Storm Park on August 13th from 12-2pm or at the school on Monday, August 15th between 8-9am or 3:30-5pm. Please make sure your supplies are clearly labeled for their intended destination. 

Back to School Picnic - Aug 13
Meet CANS parents and students and enjoy lunch at Mt. Storm Park on August 13 from 12-2pm (Rain Date: August 14 from 12-2pm).

Drinks and lunch will be provided. Bring a side or dessert to share if you would like (but not necessary!).

If your family is going to attend, please fill out this two question form so we can know how much food to order.
Preschool & Kindergarten Jump Start

If your child is registered for preschool or kindergarten, don’t forget about Jump Start from August 8-12. If you still need to complete registration for preschool or kindergarten, call Ms. Upshaw at 513-363-2200.
Back to School Open House

August 17th from 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: this is an optional opportunity for students and families to meet their teachers, see the classrooms, and drop off supplies prior to the first day of school.
First Day of School: Thursday, August 18, 2022 (8-2:30).
CANS Basketball
We are excited to announce that our first CANS cougar school sports team will play basketball this winter (November-February)! CANS students entering 2nd-5th grade are eligible to play. We are currently looking for parent volunteers to help with fundraising and coaching. Please email Krystn Metzger krystnLM@gmail.com or John Juech jsjuech@gmail.com if you are interested!
CPS Community Cookout
Sunday, August 7th from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Washington Park: This is a district-wide event celebrating the new school year. Come early for food and school supply giveaways and say hello to Mr. Zoller and Ms. Bonfield!
Classroom Coordinators: Thanks to everyone who volunteered to serve as a classroom coordinator! All grades are set with two parent reps/grade.

Be on the lookout for information from our parent volunteer coordinator, Bree Shaftel, for more information about classroom coordinator orientation and other volunteer opportunities. 
Join the Clifton Area Neighborhood School Community facebook page for
additional summer updates.

Questions? Email us at canspto@canselementary.org. Enjoy the end of summer break!
CANS Calendar

  • August 7, 11am -3pm - CPS Community Cookout
  • August 8-12 - Preschool & Kindergarten Jumpstart
  • August 13, 12-2pm - CANS Back to School Picnic
  • August 17, 8-8:45 AM - CANS Open House
  • August 18, 8am-2:30pm - First Day of School
  • September 5 - Labor Day. No School