You’re invited, please join us, the whole family is welcome; evening of
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17th 5:00-7:30pm.

Please consider helping us with the Book Fair! It is a very fun time for our students.
Any time you can spare is appreciated, even just 30 minutes will be helpful! We will
need help with set-up and clean-up; helping children choose books; running the
register; straightening books and inventory. Please know, we MUST have volunteers to
cover each class shift. If we do not have a volunteer for each class, that class will not
be able to shop the fair during school.

Those who have been trained as BCPS volunteers, we ask you to please join us!
Volunteer application and training is available online!
https://www.bcps.org/community/volunteer_info/

Students will NOT preview the book fair. Shopping schedules are the same as their
Library time. The schedule is on the back of this form.

Click here to download the form.
Click here to download the schedule.

At Chick-fil-A in Parkville for a Spirit Night Fundraiser!
 
Thursday, September 22, 2016
5:00pm - 8:00pm
2008 East Joppa Road
Parkville, MD 21234
                 
Dine in or carry out at Chick-fil-A and this organization will earn 20% of the ticketed sales donated by Chick-fil-A!
 
 
***Special Promotion….EARN EXTRA MONEY!!***
For every Chick-fil-A Chocolate Chunk Cookie purchased, We receive an extra $1.00!
 
 
*Guests must present this flyer or inform cashier they are here for the Spirit Night at time of purchase in order to receive credit.*

If you would like to volunteer, please click here to learn everything you need to know to get started.  We appreciate anything you can offer as the PTA is 100% run by volunteers and donations. Make a difference in your child's education and your community! Opportunities are available in the following areas:

• Communications
  
• Community Involvement
• Family Fun
• Fundraising
• Hospitality
• Literacy
• Membership
• School and Cultural Enrichment
  
• School Spirit

Carney Families and Friends please help support the school by pledging money to your students class.  Each class is competing against each other to earn awards and medals.  Every Friday class winners will be announced.  The classes that reach the set goals will receive fun prizes and awards.

In addition to our normal activities this year, the PTA wants to purchase an electronic sign which will help students and families stay informed with current and up to date information.   Our fundraising goal this year is $15,000.  Please help us reach our goal so we can make Carney a Gold Medal School!

Don’t miss a Friday! Your class must collect:
$25 by September 9th—Crazy Hat and Hair Day
$50 by September 16th—Mix and Match Day
$100 by September 23—Pajama Day
$200 by September 30th—One Free Snack in the Cafeteria
$400 by October 7th—Mini Olympic Games Invitation

A special assembly will take place and the Towson University Gymnastics Team will present the classrooms with their medals and awards!  All students will enjoy a presentation from the Gymnastic Team!
 
Click here to download the form or click here to donate online.
 

 

Join us for an ice cream social and our first General PTA meeting of the school year.  Come meet your PTA Board Members and other parents of Carney Elementary.
        
Individuals who have already signed up to be a member of the PTA will receive a free ice cream sundae for their family. 

Not a member, not a problem! You can sign up that night! 

Enjoy your ice cream sundae while you hear about plans for the upcoming school year.  We will be sharing important information regarding our school that will help you make the most of your experience and time at Carney!

Questions or Concerns Contact     info@carneypta.org

The PTA held the election of officers for the Executive Board for the 2016-2017 school year on May 31st.  The following nominees were elected at the meeting:

President: Tricia Roberts
Vice President:  Stacey Vedral
Secretary:  Judy Heiger
Treasurer:  Michelle Whitney

Congratulations to next year's Executive Board!

Come to Carney’s End of Year Picnic

Date: Friday, June 3rd
Times: 5-8 p.m.
Location: Carney upper fields

​Come enjoy food, fun, and friends at the Carney PTA’s end of year picnic. This year’s picnic will be more of an old-fashioned picnic. BullsEyes Catering and KONA Ice will be on-site selling food and treats but otherwise we are leaving the “fun” up to you! Bring a blanket and chairs. Buy food at the picnic or bring your own picnic basket. Let the kids play in our upper fields, on the playground, or on the court. Plan to bring your own items to make it fun for your kids and their friends (for example: balls, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, etc.) We will not be hosting games, crafts, or additional food this year. The event is free to attend. No alcohol is allowed. We hope to see you there! For any questions, please contact info@carneypta.org.

Spring Has Sprung Lets Get Our Skates Back On! This is a PRIVATE event. All students, families, friends and Carney staff members are welcome to attend. We hope you can join us for another fun Skate Night!

Putty Hill Skate Land
8019 Belair Rd
Baltimore, MD 21236
 Monday April 25th
– (NO SCHOOL TUESDAY)
5:00-8:00pm

Price- $4.00 – Includes admission and skate rental. Pay at the door the night of the event no advance purchase necessary. CASH ONLY
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**Children must be under the supervision of an adult for the ENTIRE event.
This is NOT a drop off event.**

*Snack bar will be open for purchases*

Questions or Concerns contact info@carneypta.org

SPONSORED BY THE FAMILY FUN COMMITTEE

The 5th Grade students all voted on their favorite T-shirt design, and the shirt below was the winning design!!!  The PTA will be purchasing the shirts for the students, however, parents can opt to also purchase a shirt.  The cost is $7.50 per adult (2XL and 3XL, additional $1). 
 
Please indicate the size of shirt for your student, and the name that you would like on the shirt.  It is  First Name Last Initial (Johnny A.).
Please return this form NO LATER than Mon. 4/18!  If you are ordering any additional shirts, please remit payment and size by 4/18 as well.  Checks are to be made payable to Carney PTA.  Please email with any questions at info@carneypta.org.

 Can you guess what time of year it is? If you guessed Talent Show time you are correct. If you sing, if you dance, if you are a comedian, or a magician we want to see your talent. Get your acts together and come audition!!!!!!

Auditions will be done one of 2 ways this year.

•  For those who have never done a Carney Talent Show and those who are unable to submit an audition via e-mail, you will audition in person on Thursday, April 14 th after school.
•  For those who were in the Talent Show last year, you can send a video of your act to the special Carney Talent Show e-mail (CarneyTalentShow@gmail.com).
  
  

If you submit your audition via e-mail, all group members must be in the video (no one can be added later). Otherwise, the in-person audition is your only option. Please clearly state your name(s), grade(s) and teacher(s). Audition e-mails must be received by Friday, April 15, 2016.

• The Talent Show will take place Friday, May 6th @ 7 p.m.
• Dress Rehearsal will be on May 4th immediately after school.
• Live Auditions: Thursday, April 14 th (immediately after school)

If you have any questions please contact Tara Marion, CarneyTalentShow@gmail.com. Please return this form to your teacher by April 8, 2016.