PTA
CMS PTA contributes by providing a legendary middle school experience for every CMS student and we are committed to putting students first.
We value integrity, excellent service, a positive attitude, listening to our community, and creating balance in our lives.
If you have any questions or comments for the PTA, please send them an email at cmscougarspta@gmail.com
For more information please visit the Christensen Middle School PTA on Facebook.
We encourage parents, guardians, school staff, and community members to join the CMS PTA. Please go to the Join Andrew Christensen PTA website (https://jointotem.com/ca/livermore/andrew-christensen-pta/join/register).
Show your support for our students by joining the CMS PTA. Our mission is to provide a positive middle school experience for every student and we are committed to putting students first. Members are not required to attend any meetings but are encouraged to. Only PTA members can vote at the general meetings.
We appreciate your support.
Gingerbread Decorating Contest!
The CMS PTA invites our students to showcase their creativity in our Gingerbread Decorating Contest! This is a fantastic opportunity to have fun, share your talents, and compete for exciting prizes.
Here’s how it works:
- Bring in your decorated gingerbread house to display in the Library between December 11th and 13th.
- Online voting will take place on December 16th.
- Winners will be announced on December 19th.
Prizes:
- 1st Place: $40 Amazon Gift Card
- 2nd Place: $20 Amazon Gift Card
- 3rd Place: $10 Starbucks Gift Card
Important Note: All houses must be picked up by December 20th. Any remaining houses will be discarded on December 21st.
Bring your best gingerbread creation and join the festive fun! We can’t wait to see what you create.
Good luck,
CMS PTA
CMS PTA Pie Fundraiser Delivery Day Rescheduled for December 16, 2024
Due to unforeseen circumstances, The Pie Company fundraiser pick up date has been changed to Monday, December 16th, 2:30-3:30pm, in front of the CMS gym. The PTA does not have space to store any pies not picked up, so if you are not able to make it, make sure someone else is picking up your order on your behalf.
Your patience and understanding with this date change is much appreciated. We thank you for supporting the CMS PTA and wish Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Thank you for your support!
CMS PTA Pie Fundraiser
The holiday season is upon us, and we are excited to offer you a sweet way to celebrate while supporting the Christensen Middle School PTA. Through our partnership with The Pie Company, we’re bringing you an amazing selection of pies that are perfect for your holiday table—or just a little treat for yourself!
Choose from delicious flavors like classic Apple, Dutch Apple, and Pumpkin, or branch out with Apricot, Mixed Berry, Boysenberry, Peach Cobbler, or Strawberry Rhubarb. Each pie is 10 inches in diameter, arrives frozen, and can be stored in your freezer for up to a year. That means you will always have a dessert ready when you need it!
Order your pies now through December 5 for just $17 each. Pick-up will be on December 12 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. conveniently right here at school. Order here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/the-pie-company-fundraiser-49561/items?cart
This is a great opportunity to stock up on holiday desserts or simply treat yourself while helping our PTA continue its amazing work for our school.
Thank you for your support, and happy pie shopping!
CMS PTA Miyawaki Forest Fundraiser
CMS is starting the CMS Miyawaki Forest Team with the help of Ann Brown, from the Tri-Valley Air Quality Climate Alliance and the CMS PTA. With the help of a team of students, parents, and staff, they will plan and provide a habitat for local native plants and wildlife right on CMS campus!
You can help plant a legacy for your student and family by sponsoring a tree or shrub in the new CMS Miyawaki Forest! Your contribution will help students create a thriving mini-forest of California native flora right in the Quad!
Preparation begins this summer. Stay tuned for the volunteer date. CMS will be the first site in the Tri-Valley to create this solution to biodiversity loss, poor air quality, water conservation, heat islands, and climate disruption. Every tree or shrub planted by students will give them hope and agency to be a solutionary!
The Team is seeking donations to help fund the planting of the first “Miyawaki Forest” in the Tri-Valley right here at CMS. Donations to help supply the team with the tools and plant life they need to make this amazing educational experience happen at several sponsorship levels can be made at our Cheddar Up CMS Miyawaki Forest Fundraiser site.
Sponsor an Eco-System for $100.
Sponsor a Mini Forest for $50.
Sponsor a Grove for $25.
Sponsor a Tree for $15.
Sponsor a Shrub for $10.
Thank you for your support!
CMS PTA 10th Annual funD Run 2024
Our PTA relies on this major fundraiser to continue to fund the great things they do for our school. The funD run is scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2024, during PE class. Here are some pointers to help get you started so that we can reach our goal of $10,000. If we reach that goal, the CMS PTA will provide a special treat for the entire school!
- Register your student here: https://www.pledgestar.com/cms/ Students who register will receive a fitness pass. Instructions are on the website.
- Check out all the prizes that students can earn when they raise funds on the registration page.
This year the CMS PTA has already provided a staff appreciation breakfast, funded classroom supplies, contributed to the Reflections art program, and provided a reward for the June 2024 honor roll students. All Fund Run donations go directly to our school to help our students and staff. We cannot do it without your help.
Please start collecting pledges today, and your student will earn various awesome prizes, based on how much money they raise. Thank you in advance for supporting our wonderful CMS programs!
If you have any questions, please email the PTA at cmscougarspta@gmail.com.
CMS PTA 10th Annual funD run Flyer
CMS PTA Reflections Program/National PTA Reflections Program 2024
Artists, dancers, photographers, musicians, and writers! Next year's PTA Reflections theme is, "Accepting Imperfection." If you will be a student at CMS next year, you can already start creating a piece to submit in November of 2024. You can find more information on the CMS Reflections program here or click entry form. Entries that receive an Excellence and move onto Peralta judging will receive a $25 gift certificate from the CMS PTA.
Celebrating Our Talented Artists and Writers in PTA Reflections!
Congratulations to the students who participated in this year’s PTA Reflections program, showcasing their incredible creativity around the theme, "Accepting Imperfection." CMS is proud of the six entries that combined stunning artwork and thought-provoking artist statements, highlighting the diverse talents of our students.
We are especially excited to announce the following achievements:
Award of Excellence - Alexandra Esen: Visual Arts
Spencer Zoerhoff: Photography
Vanya Chen: Literature
These students' work will advance to the next level of judging, with the potential to be recognized at the national level. Best of luck as their creations continue this exciting journey!
Award of Merit - Logan Reynosa: Photography
Sanjana Munagapati: Literature
Honorable Mention - Anand Sagar: Literature
Thank you to all participants for embracing this year’s theme and sharing their unique perspectives. Be sure to explore their incredible work by visiting the CMS PTA Reflections Padlet: PTA Reflections Entries 2024-2025 – "Accepting Imperfection".
CMS PTA Pumpkin Decorating Contest
It’s time to unleash your creativity with the CMS PTA Pumpkin Decorating Contest! You can paint or decorate your pumpkin in any fun or spooky way—just remember, no carving allowed!
Key Dates:
- Submit your pumpkin to the library by October 25th.
- Voting will take place online on October 28th.
- Winners will be announced on Halloween!
The top three vote-getters will win Amazon gift cards, so get decorating! Please make sure to pick up your pumpkin after school on Halloween, or it will be discarded.
Happy decorating, and good luck!
CMS PTA Pumpkin Decorating Contest 2024 Flyer
CMS PTA Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners
The top three vote-getters in the CMS PTA pumpkin decorating contest:
3rd place - Valeria Laguna
2nd place - Jett Proud
1st place - Juno Leek