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October 16, 2026
October 16, 2026
Next Meeting: October 20th 7:00pm
Last Minute PTA Chair Opening!
We are looking for a new person to take on our Holiday Helpers event this winter! Please let us know if you are interested!
CHES Cross Country Trick The Trail
The CHES Cross Country Team is looking for volunteers for Trick the Trail next Week! Click the link below to sign up to help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AAEAA29A3F9C34-52276069-trick#/
Pancake Breakfast:
PTA Pancake Breakfast is coming soon, Saturday November 7th 8:30am-10:30am! This year we will be hosting a FREE pancake breakfast! There will be pastries and tickets from cake walk for purchase.
Allergen free options will be available.
Cougar Cafe Crew:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:20 (Kindergarten) and 11:15-12:20 (All Other Grades). We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAB2AA2FCC07-65161598-cougars#/
Plan Ahead:
Want to Volunteer but need to plan ahead? Fill out our Google Survey, link below, and the representitives for those events will reach out directly to YOU for volunteer opportunities!
https://tinyurl.com/eventvolunteersurvey
Subscribe to Our Calendar:
Subscribe to our PTA Gmail Calendar and easily access our upcoming events! We will update as needed throughout the year!
If you have a Gmail account go to your Calendar Tab, select Other Calendars and hit the + button, select "Add Other Calendars" the "Subscribe to Calendar". Once you get to the next page enter our PTA email ptacolonialhills@gmail.com and you can set the settings to notify however you want!
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Next Meeting: October 20th 7:00pm
Staff Appreciation Brunch:
Thank you to the 5th Grade families who participated and helped feed our amazing teachers!
Next one will be in November hosted by 4th Grade! Keep an eye out for sign ups!
Scholastic Book Fair:
We are in need of more Volunteers! Please consider helping if you are able to!
The annual Fall Bookfair is coming soon! October 12-15th in the CHES Library! Students will have the opportunity to buy books during their related arts time and after school during conference week! Money raised will go to our CHES Library Fund!
Check out our book fair homepage and set up your child’s e-wallet here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/colonialhillselemschool
Volunteer Sign Ups:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949A4A728A57-66149255-ches
Cougar Cafe Crew:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:20 (Kindergarten) and 11:15-12:20 (All Other Grades). We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAB2AA2FCC07-65161598-cougars#/
Plan Ahead:
Want to Volunteer but need to plan ahead? Fill out our Google Survey, link below, and the representitives for those events will reach out directly to YOU for volunteer opportunities!
https://tinyurl.com/eventvolunteersurvey
Subscribe to Our Calendar:
Subscribe to our PTA Gmail Calendar and easily access our upcoming events! We will update as needed throughout the year!
If you have a Gmail account go to your Calendar Tab, select Other Calendars and hit the + button, select "Add Other Calendars" the "Subscribe to Calendar". Once you get to the next page enter our PTA email ptacolonialhills@gmail.com and you can set the settings to notify however you want!
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026
Next Meeting: October 20th 7:00pm
PTA Walk A Thon:
Thank you to our AMAZING volunteers for another successful PTA Walk A Thon!
We do still have a few days left to collect donations, don't forget to bring in any cash envelope donations by 10/7!
Spirit Wear EXTENDED:
Check out the latest and greatest in CHES Spirit Wear! We have T-Shirts and Crewnecks available for order now! Last day to order will be 10/5!!!
https://colonial-hills-store.square.site
Staff Appreciation Brunch:
The First Staff appreciation Brunch of the year is coming up! Click the link below to sign up for a slot!
October 7th - Hosted by the 5th Grade!
Skate Party:
The first Skate Party of the year is almost HERE! October 7th from 6-8pm! Below are the links to register and sign the waiver!
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/skatepartyregister
Waiver Link: https://tinyurl.com/skatepartywaiver
All money raised goes STRAIGHT to supporting our CHES Skating Program during Gym Class this November!
Scholastic Book Fair:
The annual Fall Bookfair is coming soon! October 12-15th in the CHES Library! Students will have the opportunity to buy books during their related arts time and after school during conference week! Money raised will go to our CHES Library Fund!
Check out our book fair homepage and set up your child’s e-wallet here:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/colonialhillselemschool
Volunteer Sign Ups:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949A4A728A57-66149255-ches
Cougar Cafe Crew:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:20 (Kindergarten) and 11:15-12:20 (All Other Grades). We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAB2AA2FCC07-65161598-cougars#/
Plan Ahead:
Want to Volunteer but need to plan ahead? Fill out our Google Survey, link below, and the representitives for those events will reach out directly to YOU for volunteer opportunities!
https://tinyurl.com/eventvolunteersurvey
Subscribe to Our Calendar:
Subscribe to our PTA Gmail Calendar and easily access our upcoming events! We will update as needed throughout the year!
If you have a Gmail account go to your Calendar Tab, select Other Calendars and hit the + button, select "Add Other Calendars" the "Subscribe to Calendar". Once you get to the next page enter our PTA email ptacolonialhills@gmail.com and you can set the settings to notify however you want!
September 25, 2026
September 25, 2026
Next Meeting: October 20th 7:00pm
WALK-A-THON POSTPONED TO 9/30
Spirit Wear:
Check out the latest and greatest in CHES Spirit Wear! We have T-Shirts and Crewnecks available for order now! Last day to order will be 9/28!!!
https://colonial-hills-store.square.site
UPDATE!!! PTA Walk A Thon:
Our annual Walk A Thon is being postponed due to weather and field conditions! It will now take place next week on Wednesday, Sept. 30th. This is such a fun event for the students and a BIG fundraiser for our PTA. HERE is a link for donations. Also, we need volunteers for this event. HERE is the link to volunteer. Please re-sign up if you are available.
Donation envelopes should have come home last week! Please share with friends and family to make this our most successful walk a thon yet! Please return cash donations to your child's teacher by October 7th! Donations can also be made at the link below:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/colonialhills/campaigns/999d1bc77cf0
Huge thank you to CYMACK Real Estate, Interior Wood Products and NFM Lending- Team Arocho for sponsoring the t-shirts for each student!
Staff Appreciation Brunch:
The First Staff appreciation Brunch of the year is coming up! Click the link below to sign up for a slot!
October 7th - Hosted by the 5th Grade!
Skate Party:
The first Skate Party of the year is almost HERE! October 7th from 6-8pm! Below are the links to register and sign the waiver!
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/skatepartyregister
Waiver Link: https://tinyurl.com/skatepartywaiver
All money raised goes STRAIGHT to supporting our CHES Skating Program during Gym Class this November!
Scholastic Book Fair:
The annual Fall Bookfair is coming soon! October 12-15th in the CHES Library! Students will have the opportunity to buy books during their related arts time and after school during conference week! Money raised will go to our CHES Library Fund!
Cougar Cafe Crew:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:20 (Kindergarten) and 11:15-12:20 (All Other Grades). We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAB2AA2FCC07-65161598-cougars#/
Plan Ahead:
Want to Volunteer but need to plan ahead? Fill out our Google Survey, link below, and the representitives for those events will reach out directly to YOU for volunteer opportunities!
https://tinyurl.com/eventvolunteersurvey
Subscribe to Our Calendar:
Subscribe to our PTA Gmail Calendar and easily access our upcoming events! We will update as needed throughout the year!
If you have a Gmail account go to your Calendar Tab, select Other Calendars and hit the + button, select "Add Other Calendars" the "Subscribe to Calendar". Once you get to the next page enter our PTA email ptacolonialhills@gmail.com and you can set the settings to notify however you want!
Room Parent Sign Ups:
Thank you to everyone who has reached out so far! Keep an eye out for more official details coming soon!
September 18, 2026
September 18, 2026
Next Meeting: October 20th 7:00pm
Thank You:
Thank you to everyone who came out to both New Family Orientation and to our first meeting of the year! We had a great turn out and loved meeting all our new families!
PTA Walk A Thon:
Our annual PTA Walk A Thon is scheduled for September 23rd, Please have your student wear comfortable running or walking shoes! Below is the link to the Walk a Thon volunteer sign up.
Donation envelopes should have come home last week! Please share with friends and family to make this our most successful walk a thon yet! Please return cash donations to your child's teacher by October 7th! Donations can also be made at the link below:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/colonialhills/campaigns/999d1bc77cf0
Huge thank you to CYMACK Real Estate, Interior Wood Products and NFM Lending- Team Arocho for sponsoring the t-shirts for each student!
Spirit Wear:
Check out the latest and greatest in CHES Spirit Wear! We have T-Shirts and Crewnecks available for order now! Last day to order will be 9/28!!!
https://colonial-hills-store.square.site
Plan Ahead:
Want to Volunteer but need to plan ahead? Fill out our Google Survey, link below, and the representitives for those events will reach out directly to YOU for volunteer opportunities!
https://tinyurl.com/eventvolunteersurvey
Skate Party:
The first Skate Party of the year is almost HERE! October 7th from 6-8pm! Below are the links to register and sign the waiver!
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/skatepartyregister
Waiver Link: https://tinyurl.com/skatepartywaiver
All money raised goes STRAIGHT to supporting our CHES Skating program during Gym Class this November!
Cougar Cafe Crew:
UPDATED: We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:20 (Kindergarten) and 11:15-12:20 (All Other Grades). We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAB2AA2FCC07-65161598-cougars#/
Subscribe to Our Calendar:
Subscribe to our PTA Gmail Calendar and easily access our upcoming events! We will update as needed throughout the year!
If you have a Gmail account go to your Calendar Tab, select Other Calendars and hit the + button, select "Add Other Calendars" the "Subscribe to Calendar". Once you get to the next page enter our PTA email ptacolonialhills@gmail.com and you can set the settings to notify however you want!
Room Parent Sign Ups:
Thank you to everyone who has reached out so far! Keep an eye out for more official details coming soon!
September 11, 2026
September 11, 2026
New Family Orientation: September 15th6:00pm
Next Meeting: September 15th 7:00pm
Plan Ahead:
Want to Volunteer but need to plan ahead? Fill out our Google Survey, link below, and the representitives for those events will reach out directly to YOU for volunteer opportunities!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXGfQfR_zodwmsWNQ4TJXDfVLMPa7byOn6pyaihvrMmcZ0vg/viewform
Subscribe to Our Calendar:
Subscribe to our PTA Gmail Calendar and easily access our upcoming events! We will update as needed throughout the year!
If you have a Gmail account go to your Calendar Tab, select Other Calendars and hit the + button, select "Add Other Calendars" the "Subscribe to Calendar". Once you get to the next page enter our PTA email ptacolonialhills@gmail.com and you can set the settings to notify however you want!
New Family Orientation:
New family Orientation will be September 15th from 6:00-7:00pm before our 1st PTA meeting of the year! If you are new to the school, a kindergarten parent or newly moved to Colonial Hills, please stop out! We will be giving you all the info you need to understand whats going on at CHES during the year!
PTA Walk A Thon:
Our annual PTA Walk A Thon is scheduled for September 23rd, Please have your student wear comfortable running or walking shoes! Below is the link to the Walk a Thon volunteer sign up.
Huge thank you to CYMACK Real Estate, Interior Wood Products and NFM Lending- Team Arocho for sponsoring the t-shirts for each student!
Cougar Cafe Crew:
UPDATED: We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:20 (Kindergarten) and 11:15-12:20 (All Other Grades). We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAB2AA2FCC07-65161598-cougars#/
Room Parent Sign Ups:
Thank you to everyone who has reached out so far! Keep an eye out for more official details coming soon!
Spirit Wear:
Check out the latest and greatest in CHES Spirit Wear! We have T-Shirts and Crewnecks available for order now! Delivery dates will be provided later.
https://colonial-hills-store.square.site
Stocking the Staff Lounge/Teacher Brain Bins:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge and helping keep the Brain Bins full in their classrooms! Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
September 4, 2026
September 4, 2026
Next Meeting: September 15th 7:00pm
Plan Ahead:
Want to Volunteer but need to plan ahead? Fill out our Google Survey, link below, and the representitives for those events will reach out directly to YOU for volunteer opportunities!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXGfQfR_zodwmsWNQ4TJXDfVLMPa7byOn6pyaihvrMmcZ0vg/viewform
Subscribe to Our Calendar:
Subscribe to our PTA Gmail Calendar and easily access our upcoming events! We will update as needed throughout the year!
If you have a Gmail account go to your Calendar Tab, select Other Calendars and hit the + button, select "Add Other Calendars" the "Subscribe to Calendar". Once you get to the next page enter our PTA email patcolonialhills@gmail.com and you can set the settings to notify however you want!
New Family Orientation:
New family Orientation will be September 15th from 6:00-7:00pm before our 1st PTA meeting of the year! If you are new to the school, a kindergarten parent or newly moved to Colonial Hills, please stop out! We will be giving you all the info you need to understand whats going on at CHES during the year!
PTA Walk A Thon:
Our annual PTA Walk A Thon is scheduled for September 23rd! Keep an eye out for communication coming home soon with fundraising details!
Cougars Cafe Crew:
UPDATED: We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:20 (Kindergarten) and 11:15-12:20 (All Other Grades). We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to volunteer!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAB2AA2FCC07-65161598-cougars#/
Room Parent Sign Ups:
Thank you to everyone who has reached out so far! Keep an eye out for more official details coming soon!
Spirit Wear:
Check out the latest and greatest in CHES Spirit Wear! We have T-Shirts and Crewnecks available for order now! Delivery dates will be provided later.
https://colonial-hills-store.square.site
Stocking the Staff Lounge/Teacher Brain Bins:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge and helping keep the Brain Bins full in their classrooms! Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026
At our next meeting we will start looking at open Chairs for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year! If you are interested in being more involved in the PTA please reach out and let us know!
Spring Plant Sale:
The PTA Spring Plant Sale is on, now through 3/25! Check your email for your individual code, and your child's backpack for your packet of information for the types of plants available this year!
Family Night:
On Friday, March 20th, the PTA and Mrs. Wiedenhoft will hold a fun family event! The event will have fun activities like an escape room activity, a glow dance party, BINGO, prizes and pizza! The event will take place from 6:00-8:00 that night. Please RSVP using the button below and let us know if you will attend so that we can plan accordingly!
We are also looking for Volunteers to help make the night a success! Click the link below to sign up for a time!
Thank you to everyone who donated to our last brunch! The Last Brunch will be in April!
April 15th - Kindergarten Hosts:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743571-april
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
March 6, 2026
March 6, 2026
Spring Plant Sale:
The PTA Spring Plant Sale is on, now through 3/12! Check your email for your individual code, and your child's backpack for your packet of information for the types of plants available this year!
Family Night:
On Friday, March 20th, the PTA and Mrs. Wiedenhoft will hold a fun family event! The event will have fun activities like an escape room activity, a glow dance party, BINGO, prizes and pizza! The event will take place from 6:00-8:00 that night. Please RSVP below and let us know if you will attend so that we can plan accordingly!
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
April 15th - Kindergarten Hosts:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743571-april
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
Spring Plant Sale:
The PTA Spring Plant Sale is on, now through 3/12! Check your email for your individual code, and your child's backpack for your packet of information for the types of plants available this year!
Family Night:
Mark your calendars for Friday 3/20, More details to come!
Teacher Brunches:
A tradition at Colonial Hills is for each grade to host a brunch for the teachers and staff that helps create such a wonderful community at the school. While each grade is assigned a date (listed below), you are welcome to volunteer to provide items for any of the brunch dates. The signups are already live if you want to plan ahead. We will also send reminders a few weeks in advance to the host grade so individuals are able to sign up if they are able. We are flexible with what food items are supplied, but we do ask that all items are peanut and tree nut free. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Annie Schuster at anneb.schuster@gmail.com.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our last brunch! Next brunch will be in March! We still need hot dishes!
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
April 15th - Kindergarten Hosts:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743571-april
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
Thank you for joining us at our latest meeting!
Teacher Brunches:
A tradition at Colonial Hills is for each grade to host a brunch for the teachers and staff that helps create such a wonderful community at the school. While each grade is assigned a date (listed below), you are welcome to volunteer to provide items for any of the brunch dates. The signups are already live if you want to plan ahead. We will also send reminders a few weeks in advance to the host grade so individuals are able to sign up if they are able. We are flexible with what food items are supplied, but we do ask that all items are peanut and tree nut free. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Annie Schuster at anneb.schuster@gmail.com.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our last brunch! Next brunch will be in March! We still need hot dishes!
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
April 15th - Kindergarten Hosts:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743571-april
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
February 14, 2026
February 14, 2026
Thank you to those who supported the PTA and Raised Dough by eating at Dewey's on Moday!
We hope everyone had fun at the Skate-A-Thon! Thank you for your Fundraising efforts!!!
Teacher Brunches:
A tradition at Colonial Hills is for each grade to host a brunch for the teachers and staff that helps create such a wonderful community at the school. While each grade is assigned a date (listed below), you are welcome to volunteer to provide items for any of the brunch dates. The signups are already live if you want to plan ahead. We will also send reminders a few weeks in advance to the host grade so individuals are able to sign up if they are able. We are flexible with what food items are supplied, but we do ask that all items are peanut and tree nut free. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Annie Schuster at anneb.schuster@gmail.com.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our last brunch! Next brunch will be in March!
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
April 15th - Kindergarten Hosts:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743571-april
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
February 6, 2026
February 6, 2026
Thank you to those who came out to Pastapalooza and made it a great night!
Dewey's Pizza Night:
MONDAY FEBRUARY 9th either go to or order from Dewey's Pizza for dinner! Make sure to mention Colonial Hills when you go in, and add GBN to your order notes if you order online!
**Does not work with DoorDash or mobile app orders, you must order directly from Dewey's!
Skate-A-Thon:
Our annual Skate-A-Thon is coming up February 12th!
This is our biggest Skate Party of the year! We will have the whole Roller Rink to our CHES Families from 5-8pm!
Teacher Brunches:
A tradition at Colonial Hills is for each grade to host a brunch for the teachers and staff that helps create such a wonderful community at the school. While each grade is assigned a date (listed below), you are welcome to volunteer to provide items for any of the brunch dates. The signups are already live if you want to plan ahead. We will also send reminders a few weeks in advance to the host grade so individuals are able to sign up if they are able. We are flexible with what food items are supplied, but we do ask that all items are peanut and tree nut free. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Annie Schuster at anneb.schuster@gmail.com.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our last brunch! Next brunch will be in March!
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
April 15th - Kindergarten Hosts:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743571-april
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
January 30, 2026
January 30, 2026
Pastapalooza Is Still On!!!!
Thank you to those who registered to attend! We will have raffles and a silent auction available during the event!
First seating starts at 5:30pm!
Click this link to start bidding on Silent Auction items early or even if you can't make it out! https://charityauctions.com/event/auction/940
Dewey's Pizza Night:
After a week at home, who wants to keep cooking?? MONDAY FEBRUARY 9th either go to or order from Dewey's Pizza for dinner! Make sure to mention Colonial Hills when you go in, and add GBN to your order notes if you order online!
Skate-A-Thon:
Our annual Skate-A-Thon is coming up February 12th!
This is our biggest Skate Party of the year! We will have the whole Roller Rink to our CHES Families from 5-8pm!
Teacher Brunches:
A tradition at Colonial Hills is for each grade to host a brunch for the teachers and staff that helps create such a wonderful community at the school. While each grade is assigned a date (listed below), you are welcome to volunteer to provide items for any of the brunch dates. The signups are already live if you want to plan ahead. We will also send reminders a few weeks in advance to the host grade so individuals are able to sign up if they are able. We are flexible with what food items are supplied, but we do ask that all items are peanut and tree nut free. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Annie Schuster at anneb.schuster@gmail.com.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our last brunch! Next brunch will be in MARCH!
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
April 15th - Kindergarten Hosts:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743571-april
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
Thank you to those who were able to attend our last PTA Meeting! And congratulations to our raffle winner, Kristen!
Instagram:
Follow the CHES Instagram for more in the moment updates!
@CHESCOUGARS
Pastapalooza:
Thank you to those who registered to attend! We will have raffles and a silent auction available during the event!
Raffle tickets will go on sale prior to the event and will be available to purchase even if you are not attending the event!
First seating starts at 5:30pm!
Skate-A-Thon:
Our annual Skate-A-Thon is coming up February 12th! We will be sending out fundraising information shortly!
This is our biggest Skate Party of the year! We will have the whole Roller Rink to our CHES Families from 6-8pm!
Teacher Brunches:
A tradition at Colonial Hills is for each grade to host a brunch for the teachers and staff that helps create such a wonderful community at the school. While each grade is assigned a date (listed below), you are welcome to volunteer to provide items for any of the brunch dates. The signups are already live if you want to plan ahead. We will also send reminders a few weeks in advance to the host grade so individuals are able to sign up if they are able. We are flexible with what food items are supplied, but we do ask that all items are peanut and tree nut free. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Annie Schuster at anneb.schuster@gmail.com.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our last brunch! Next brunch will be in MARCH!
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
April 15th - Kindergarten Hosts:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743571-april
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
Instagram:
Follow the CHES Instagram for more in the moment updates!
@CHESCOUGARS
Pastapalooza:
Pastapalooza is coming up Friday 1/30, registration link comes out today! Spots fill up quickly, so make sure to register right away if you want to attend!
First seating starts at 5:30pm!
Skate-A-Thon:
Our annual Skate-A-Thon is coming up February 12th! We will be sending out fundraising information shortly!
Teacher Brunches:
A tradition at Colonial Hills is for each grade to host a brunch for the teachers and staff that helps create such a wonderful community at the school. While each grade is assigned a date (listed below), you are welcome to volunteer to provide items for any of the brunch dates. The signups are already live if you want to plan ahead. We will also send reminders a few weeks in advance to the host grade so individuals are able to sign up if they are able. We are flexible with what food items are supplied, but we do ask that all items are peanut and tree nut free. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Annie Schuster at anneb.schuster@gmail.com.
Thank you to everyone who donated to our last brunch! Next brunch will be in MARCH!
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
April 15th - Kindergarten Hosts:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743571-april
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
January 9, 2026
January 9, 2026
Happy New Year from the CHES PTA!
The Colonial Hills Elementary Directory was sent out over Winter Break, check your email for a message sent from the PTA!
Cardboard Challenge:
It's time for our annual Cardboard Challenge! This is a fun, casual event where students and their family can come build and create with cardboard! Hopefully you have collected a lot of fun boxes and cardboard for us to use! If you have boxes/cardboard that you want to donate, you can drop it off at the gym doors after school on Thursday or Friday after school.
Teacher Brunches:
A tradition at Colonial Hills is for each grade to host a brunch for the teachers and staff that helps create such a wonderful community at the school. While each grade is assigned a date (listed below), you are welcome to volunteer to provide items for any of the brunch dates. The signups are already live if you want to plan ahead. We will also send reminders a few weeks in advance to the host grade so individuals are able to sign up if they are able. We are flexible with what food items are supplied, but we do ask that all items are peanut and tree nut free. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Annie Schuster at anneb.schuster@gmail.com.
Second Grade Hosts the Next Brunch on 1/14, we do still need volunteers! Sign up below
January 14th - Second Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743557-january
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
Pastapalooza:
Pastapalooza is coming up Friday 1/30, more details to follow!
PE Skating Unit Program 1/12-2/3:
During P.E. class, from January 12th through February 3rd, all students will have the opportunity to roller skate!
All students must wear socks in order to participate. It is recommend keeping an extra pair in your child's backpack during skating weeks.
Cost: $12 per student
Payment: Must pay online at MyPaymentsPlus (MPP)
MyPaymentsPlus (MPP) access instructions located here.
Families may choose to sponsor a skater by following the MPP instructions above.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE WAIVER REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION.
Please reach out to Ms. Merringer at mmerringer@wscloud.org if you have any questions.
Link to MyPaymentsPlus also available on the PTA Website under Helpful Links tab if needed!
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
December 12, 2025
December 12, 2025
Next PTA Meeting, Tuesday 1/20/2026
there will be babysitting available
We will not be meeting in December, but we will be meeting in January!
The Colonial Hills Elementary Directory will be coming out soon! Keep an out out in your email for this coming directly from the PTA! If you haven't paid your dues yet, now is the time so you don't miss out on this!
PE Skating Unit Program 1/12-2/3:
During P.E. class, from January 12th through February 3rd, all students will have the opportunity to roller skate!
All students must wear socks in order to participate. It is recommend keeping an extra pair in your child's backpack during skating weeks.
Cost: $12 per student
Payment: Must pay online at MyPaymentsPlus (MPP)
MyPaymentsPlus (MPP) access instructions located here.
Families may choose to sponsor a skater by following the MPP instructions above.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE WAIVER REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION.
Please reach out to Ms. Merringer at mmerringer@wscloud.org if you have any questions.
Link to MyPaymentsPlus also available on the PTA Website under Helpful Links tab if needed!
Teacher Brunches:
A tradition at Colonial Hills is for each grade to host a brunch for the teachers and staff that helps create such a wonderful community at the school. While each grade is assigned a date (listed below), you are welcome to volunteer to provide items for any of the brunch dates. The signups are already live if you want to plan ahead. We will also send reminders a few weeks in advance to the host grade so individuals are able to sign up if they are able. We are flexible with what food items are supplied, but we do ask that all items are peanut and tree nut free. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Annie Schuster at anneb.schuster@gmail.com.
Thank you to everyone who donated at our last teacher brunch! Our next one will be after Winter Break, check out the link below to plan ahead!
January 14th - Second Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743557-january
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
Holiday Helpers:
Thank you to everyone who has already donated. If you would still like to help fill the wish list of a Colonial Hills family please see both sign up genius links below. We are purchasing gift cards for families as well and ask that if you want to give a monetary contribution please donate via check, cash, or Venmo (ColonialHills-PTA). The families we support thank you for your generous contributions.
Please read the instructions on the Signup Genius carefully but also feel free to reach out with any questions. Please have all donations delivered by this Saturday, December 13th.
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
December 5, 2025
December 5, 2025
Thank you to those who joined us for our last meeting! Congratulations to Jeff for winning our meeting raffle!
We will not be meeting in December, but we will be meeting in January!
The Colonial Hills Elementary Directory will be coming out soon! Keep an out out in your email for this coming directly from the PTA! If you haven't paid your dues yet, now is the time so you don't miss out on this!
PE Skating Unit Program 1/12-2/3:
During P.E. class, from January 12th through February 3rd, all students will have the opportunity to roller skate!
All students must wear socks in order to participate. It is recommend keeping an extra pair in your child's backpack during skating weeks.
Cost: $12 per student
Payment: Must pay online at MyPaymentsPlus (MPP)
MyPaymentsPlus (MPP) access instructions located here.
Families may choose to sponsor a skater by following the MPP instructions above.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE WAIVER REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION.
Please reach out to Ms. Merringer at mmerringer@wscloud.org if you have any questions.
Link to MyPaymentsPlus also available on the PTA Website under Helpful Links tab if needed!
Reflections:
UPDATE! The PTA Reflections Program is now EXTENDED! We need your submissions! This year’s theme is “I Belong.” Students are invited to create and submit original works of art in dance, music, film, photography, literature, and visual arts. Submissions are due at school or via email by 5 PM on Tuesday, December 9th. Parents/caregivers, please see the guidelines and send all questions to Jen Leonard at jenniferluebbersleonard@gmail.com. Physical submissions should be turned into the front office; electronic submissions should be emailed to jenniferluebbersleonard@gmail.com.
Teacher Brunches:
A tradition at Colonial Hills is for each grade to host a brunch for the teachers and staff that helps create such a wonderful community at the school. While each grade is assigned a date (listed below), you are welcome to volunteer to provide items for any of the brunch dates. The signups are already live if you want to plan ahead. We will also send reminders a few weeks in advance to the host grade so individuals are able to sign up if they are able. We are flexible with what food items are supplied, but we do ask that all items are peanut and tree nut free. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Annie Schuster at anneb.schuster@gmail.com.
We do have another coming up on December 10th, please help if you can! If this date works better for you, even if it is not your grade feel free to sign up.
December 10th - Third Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743526-december
January 14th - Second Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743557-january
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
Holiday Helpers:
Thank you to everyone who has already donated. If you would still like to help fill the wish list of a Colonial Hills family please see both sign up genius links below. We are purchasing gift cards for families as well and ask that if you want to give a monetary contribution please donate via check, cash, or Venmo (ColonialHills-PTA). The families we support thank you for your generous contributions.
Please read the instructions on the Signup Genius carefully but also feel free to reach out with any questions. Please have all donations delivered by December 13th.
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
November 21, 2025
November 21, 2025
Thank you to those who joined us for our last meeting! Congratulations to Jeff for winning our meeting raffle!
Missed the meeting? No problem! The meeting minutes are available on the PTA Google Site, link above!
Reflections:
UPDATE! The PTA Reflections Program is now EXTENDED! We need your submissions! This year’s theme is “I Belong.” Students are invited to create and submit original works of art in dance, music, film, photography, literature, and visual arts. Submissions are due at school or via email by 5 PM on Tuesday, December 9th. Parents/caregivers, please see the guidelines and send all questions to Jen Leonard at jenniferluebbersleonard@gmail.com. Physical submissions should be turned into the front office; electronic submissions should be emailed to jenniferluebbersleonard@gmail.com.
Teacher Brunches:
A tradition at Colonial Hills is for each grade to host a brunch for the teachers and staff that helps create such a wonderful community at the school. While each grade is assigned a date (listed below), you are welcome to volunteer to provide items for any of the brunch dates. The signups are already live if you want to plan ahead. We will also send reminders a few weeks in advance to the host grade so individuals are able to sign up if they are able. We are flexible with what food items are supplied, but we do ask that all items are peanut and tree nut free. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Annie Schuster at anneb.schuster@gmail.com.
We do have another coming up on December 10th, please help if you can! If this date works better for you, even if it is not your grade feel free to sign up.
December 10th - Third Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743526-december
January 14th - Second Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743557-january
March 11th - First Grade Hosts
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743556-march
Stocking the Staff Lounge:
Each year the CHES PTA tries to help provide provisions for our amazing school staff by helping to stock the staff lounge. Principle Berridge has created an Amazon Wishlist if you are interested and able to help with this effort. You are also welcome to drop items off to the main office and mention the items are to stock the staff lounge.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PI9AA5GLKZ8?ref_=wl_share
Volunteer for the Cafeteria:
We need your help! If you can, please sign up to volunteer in the cafeteria. The time commitment is 10:50-12:05. We can use your help even if it is just once a month! Click the link below to sign up!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090944AEAD22A7F49-57767434-ches
November 14, 2025
November 14, 2025
November 7, 2025
November 7, 2025
October 31, 2025
October 31, 2025
October 24, 2025
October 24, 2025
October 16, 2025
October 16, 2025
Pancake Brunch coming up November 8th!
Teacher Brunch Hosted by the 4th Grade coming up November 12th! Looks like food donations are still needed! Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4EA9AF2BAA8-57743528-november#/
Last couple weeks for week for Walk A Thon donations!
October 10, 2025
October 10, 2025
Mark your calendars, lots of fun coming up!
The ONLY Book Fair of the year is coming up NEXT WEEK!
The PTA Pancake Breakfast is November 8th from 9-11am!
The next Teacher Brunch is scheduled for November 12 and is hosted by the 4th Grade!
October 3, 2025
October 3, 2025
1st PTA Skate A Thon of the year coming up!
The first Teacher brunch of the year is in 5 days! Still need a couple people to sign up to help if possible!
The link to donate for the Walk a Thon is still open until the end of the month!
The book fair is coming up! Make sure to plan ahead and set up your students online wallet to make for a smooth shopping experience!
September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
Thank you for a great Walk-A-Thon! Donations go until the end of the month so keep up the great work!
Teacher Brunches are coming up! The first one is in October!
The Fall Book Fair is right around the corner! Set up your child's digital wallet now to make shopping easier.
September 19, 2025
September 19, 2025
Thank you for joining us for our first meeting of the year! and congratualtions to Grant the winner of the Raffle at the end of the meeting!
Walk a Thon is coming up! donate online at the Givebacks website through the end of October.
Teacher Brunch volunteers needed! First brunch coming up October 8th hosted by the 5th Grade!
September 12, 2025
September 12, 2025
New Family Orientation is coming up, make sure to RSVP!
September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025
New Month, New News!
Don't forget to renew your PTA membership for the 2025-2026 school year! Membership doesn't roll over, it does need renewed year to year!
The PTA Walk-A-Thon is coming up! It is the biggest fundraiser of the fall, so keep an eye out for more details to come!
August 29, 2025
August 29, 2025
Nothing New, Just Reminders!
2 weeks down and we are on the move! Our Spirit Wear sale has been extended to 9/2, if you haven't ordered yet do it now so you don't miss out!
If you have anything you want added to the newsletter or website let Clare know by Wednesday by 12pm so she can get everything updated! Email her at: clare.moss127@gmail.com
August 22, 2025
August 22, 2025
We survived the frist week of school! Here is what is going on in the background and how YOU can volunteer to help!
Below are Quick Links to Join the PTA, the Staff Wishlist, Cafeteria Helper Sign Up, and Spirit Wear Purchasing!
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