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On Monday, a little boy and his mother were using the crosswalk when they were hit by a vehicle here in Columbia. In a world that makes so little sense as it is, this little boy, Isaac Gill, lost his life. Isaac was a kindergartner who attended Longfellow Elementary school. With his parents and extended family, he attended Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Both communities are reeling and in pain and completely at a loss of what to do. But they do know Isaac’s parents need our help. There will be funeral, medical, and loss of work costs, as well as additional costs as the family heals.

CMPC has told the family they will cover the funeral costs, as well as support them with additional costs. Here is the link to aid the church in supporting the family:
https://cmpcusa.org/crisis-intervention-fund/

The Longfellow PTA wish to support this family as well:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/isaac-gill-memorial-fund

On a personal note, as a widow, when people donated money, it was one less thing to worry about. It’s hard to think in this kind of situation, when it feels like the world is spinning around you. But what helped me more is that with each donation, someone was thinking of me. Someone wanted to help. And even 7 years later, that support helped me know that I could go on, that the people around me and strangers alike cared.

This is a helpless situation for everyone. There is nothing we can do to make this family whole again, but this gives us something, anything, to show we are here, and we care.

The Clarksville PTA would like to extend its most deep-felt sympathies to Isaac’s family and friends.

Registration is closed for the PTA-sponsored After-School Activities, but it’s not too late to find activities for your child(ren) at school. The county has programs that are held at Clarksville Elementary and there are a lot of fun options. For the most up-to-date information and how to register, please go to this page with all the listings for activities held at our school.

• After-School Basketball
• After-School Indoor Soccer
• Cooking After School – Science Fun in the Kitchen
• Kiddie Basketball
• Kiddie Indoor Soccer
• Learn Now Music After School- Drums
• Learn Now Music After School- Viva Violin
• Lego WEDO Powerful Machines with Club SciKidz
• Science Club After School with Club SciKidz
• Tech Machines with Club SciKidz
• TGA Premier Youth Tennis (After School)

Last night, 15 children had the help of “I’m the Chef, Too!” to make snow globe cookies from scratch. They made their own dough and cut them into shape. While the cookies were baking, the kids worked with fondant to fashion the “water” to home a gingerbread man, snowman, or Christmas tree. The cookies did not stay on this earth for long, however, as each one was gobbled up, in most cases before the parent arrived to pick up their child!

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The CES Drama Club will be showcasing 101 Dalmatians Jr next week!

When: Wednesday 12/11 and Thursday 12/12 at 7pm.
Where: CES cafeteria
Who: CES community (all children in attendance must be accompanied by their parent(s)/guardian(s))
Cost: FREE!!!!

Come and show support for our future actors/actresses and enjoy the show!

As a PTA member, you are not required to attend meetings. However, meetings provide a chance for you to voice concerns, become part of the community of parents, and learn about events, volunteer opportunities, and school announcements. Our principal attends these meetings and we invite important guests to speak to us about what we care about.

If you do miss meetings and want to know what you missed, all the meeting minutes are kept on the About PTA page.

CES parents, 
Please consider volunteering to help us run a successful holiday shop again this year. The holiday shop will be open for students on Wednesday, December 4th through Friday, December 6th, during recess hours.  The entire family can also shop during the Hot Cocoa Social on Friday, December 6th!!

Here is list of days and times your child’s class will be attending the Reindeer Lane Gift Shop.  

Time	Grade	Wednesday(Dec 4)	Thursday(Dec 5)	Friday(Dec 6)
11:15 – 11:45	K	Hunter	RaffaelKinner (A-L*)	PrinzKinner (M-Z*)
11:45 – 12:15	1st and 2nd	MillerNapolitano	LaneSuknovaMoore (A-L*)	CorbinThiererMoore (M-Z*)
12:15 – 12:45	5th	HarveyMorstein (A-L*)	Watkins	FiegelMorstein (M-Z*)
12:45 – 1:15	3rd	Becker	Higdon	Gordon
1:15 – 1:45	4th	RomsaasStone (A-L*)	RabinowitzStone (A-L*)	4th gradeField trip

* – (A-L) and (M-Z) are the Last Names of the Students

Bring a friend, grandparents, your neighbor and come enjoy the kick off to the holiday season!  Please signup here for as many slots as you’d like: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4EA9A623A2F49-holiday

Also, don’t forget to attend the Hot Cocoa Social on December 6 

Thank you,

Leigh Hart
Reindeer Lane Gift Shop Chair

When: Wednesday October 30 8:30am

Please drop off treats before 8:20am Wednesday October 30 (you can also drop them off Tuesday by 4pm)

Homemade or store bought.  Fall themed such as pumpkin, apple, maple, etc.

Thank you!

(5) dozen muffins/cupcakes
(5) dozen cookies/bars
(5) dozen apples
(5) bag of fall themed candy/treat(Please specify what you are bringing)
(7) jugs of apple cider
60-70 Orange or fall themed cups