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The Charlotte Jewish News - February 2010 - Page 13 Schools CJP PTO-More Than an Auction By Amy Vitner So, I’m co-chairing The Charlotte Jewish Preschool’s Silent Auction (for the second year in a row); and I get asked to write an article about the PTO for CJN’s February issue. No problem, I say. But then there’s the catch...just don’t make the article all about the auction. Ugh...what else is there to think about a month out from the big event? After some consideration, I decide to give this a shot. After all, the PTO is more than an auction, right? As I dig out from under my donation lists and catering con tracts, I start to think about the PTO and its role within CJP. I start to think about why I, and so many others, dedicate their time to the PTO. I start to think about the vast network of PTO volunteers that give back daily to our preschool making it a better place for our teachers, our families, our com munity and, most importantly, our children. What is the PTO and what is its role within CJP? The CJP PTO provides an emotional, social and financial support network, which allows our preschool, and ulti mately our children, to thrive and grow. The emotional support pro vided through events such as “Separation Anxiety Cafe” give new parents an opportunity to con nect with veteran parents and receive the reassurance they need as they send their child off to school for the first time. Throughout the year, the PTO’s Sunshine Committee welcomes new babies or reaches out to fami lies in need. The PTO also pro vides emotional support to our teachers and staff through teacher appreciation week and bringing in goodies on parent/teacher confer ence week and other occasions throughout the year You could say that there is a social element in just about every thing the PTO does. Whether an organized playdate or parent social, fundraiser or even a PTO meeting, being involved in the PTO is a social activity. These are where Mom’s and Dad’s connect with other Mom’s and Dad’s and lifetime friendships are formed. Speaking from per sonal experience, some of my best friends were made while volun teering at CJP. And then there is the financial support that the CJP PTO pro vides. The money raised through PTO fundraisers such as Citipass, book fair, birthday bookclub, chal- lah bread, and of course, CJP’s largest fundraiser, its Annual Silent Auction, funds PTO spon sored events and programming such as teacher appreciation, grad uation and socials. PTO-raised dollars also provide an important supplement to CJP’s operating budget, which includes items such as classroom supplies, teacher salaries, bonuses, facility rent, maintenance and utilities. The JPS: Keeps Getting Better By Jen Lahn, M.S. W., director of the Jewish Preschool on Sardis When I start seeing registration forms for the upcoming year. I’m always inclined to reflect on the current school year I ask myself what worked and how can I make even more of a difference in the lives of students, parents, and the surrounding community next year. As the 2010 JPS registration peri od begins. I’m looking back with more pride than ever (and that’s not to say that everything is per fect). With the help of staff and parents, some great changes have been set in motion. The highlights: * Afterschool enrichment class es: When the traditional school day ends, students can choose from art, sports class, fine motor fun, and a range of other activities. They look forward to Fun with the Morahs, Art with Ms. Gwen or Cooking with Morah Pessie. These added choices have been a win-win for busy parents and busy toddlers. * Extended day: Especially in today’s economy, parents need flexibility. We view ourselves as an extension of every student’s fami ly and are here to provide support. Moms and dads can take care of outside responsibilities, while knowing their children are in a safe, loving, and fun environment. Ms. Angel and Ms. Cathy look forward to this special time with the ch dren as much as the chil dren do. * Mitzvah committee: In Judaica, Morah Jayme and Morah S' ing the night of the event. It is the CJP-PTO volunteer network at its finest hour This year’s auction theme is The Roaring 20s, in honor of CJP’s 20th Anniversary, and will be held on February 20th at 7 PM at the Levine JCC. This event is open to the entire community. For an invitation to this event, please contact Amy Vitner at amyvit- ner@gmail.com. ^ PICK A ROSENFELD for All Your Real Estate Needs ~ Over 35 Years Experience Charlotte Jewish Preschool LtARH - CliClNV • COMNtCT financial support provided by the PTO plays an important role in CJP’s fiscal health. Why am I a CJP-PTO volun teer? I suppose everyone has their own personal reason for volun teering, but for me, I quite simply enjoy making a difference. There is personal satisfaction in knowing that in taking on a task and seeing it through that I am making CJP just a little bit better not only for my own children, but for my friends’ children and for future children. And when you combine my own personal efforts with countless other PTO volunteers, I know that we are helping to create a truly special place of which the entire community can be proud. So okay, can I plug the auction now? Just like the PTO is more than the auction, the silent auction is more than a fundraiser. It is also CJP’s biggest social event of the year It’s an event filled with antic ipation and excitement. 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