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Originally delivered on 4/1/2025 2:53 pm

SUBJECT: Crestline PTO E-News

APRIL EVENTS
CRESTLINE SPORTSWEAR SALE CLOSING ON WEDNESDAY 4/2

The Crestline Elementary Spring Sportswear Sale is LIVE!  Gear up with Crestline Cougar and Mountain Brook Spartan apparel—perfect for spring, summer, and showing off your Cougar Strong pride! Shop now before the sale closes on April 2nd! All items will be available for pickup on April 17th!

SHOP SPORTSWEAR

Congratulations to Our Invention Convention Winners! A big round of applause to all our young innovators who participated in this year’s Invention Convention! We are so proud of the creativity and problem-solving skills on display. Way to go, inventors! We can’t wait to see what you dream up next!


Kindergarten – 2nd Grade:The Message Football
Edward Averitt & Henry McKay

3rd – 4th Grade:The Super Shower
Harper Hickam & Addie Sparks

5th – 6th Grade: The Bubble Car
Birdie St. Denis

CRESTLINE'S GOT TALENT
CALLING ALL CRESTLINE TALENTS!!

Poets, singers, actors, musicians, dancers, and even illusionists...we are looking for you! The Crestline Talent Show is coming soon, and we would love to have you participate in the LIVE Crestline Talent Show on Friday, April 11th!!

Whatever your special talent might be, we want you to show it off to everyone at Crestline Elementary. Please click the link below and complete the Crestline Talent Show Application.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiM4QBL4q1CHPfcMG2vdMhu8Oulxr9jX_k8zv578r4MUzkXw/viewform?usp=dialog

You don't want to miss out on this exciting opportunity.

Applications are due by 3pm on Wednesday, April 2nd. 

All talents must be 3 minutes or less. The Crestline Talent Show will be held in the Crestline Auditorium with a live audience. Participation in the Crestline Talent Show is for any interested students in third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade!! Students may perform individually or in a group.


 Important Dates:

  • Applications Due: Wednesday, April 2nd by 3pm
  • Music Deadline: Friday, April 4th by 3pm (This is for all students that will need music for their talent presentation. More details to follow.)
  • 1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 8th, from 3:00pm-5:00pm (Rehearsal times will be assigned and sent out by Sunday, April 6th. The rehearsals will be held on the stage in the Auditorium.)
  • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, April 10th at 1:15pm (Students will be released from class to practice for the Talent Show during school hours.)
  • Talent Show Performance: Friday, April 11th at 1:15pm (The show will be during school for students only. We will video the show and upload the video to the Crestline website. We will also send the video link by email.)
  • We cannot wait to spotlight all of our talented Crestline students!
  • If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Haughton.(meredithhaughton@gmail.com).
2025-2026 STUDENT COUNCIL

Calling all Cougar STRONG rising 5th and 6th graders! If you would like to apply to be a member of the Crestline Student Council, forms will be available outside of the gym starting on April 11th. There will also be a link to the application sent through Parent Square, and all applications are due April 18th.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Tatarek at TATAREKA@mtnbrook.k12.al.us.

SAVE THE DATE: PTO GENERAL MEETING

Join us for an opportunity to meet our new counselors, Ms. Belisle and Ms. Wells, and learn about their approach to supporting students. They will share insights on the most common topics they address at school and offer practical tips for how parents can recognize and assist with these issues at home. 

Don't miss this chance to connect and collaborate in supporting your child's well-being! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, April 10th at 11:00 AM for our last PTO General Meeting of the year!



SPRING BOOK FAIR

We’re excited to announce our Crestline Spring Book Fair! This year, we’re offering popular new titles as well as modern classics (think: summer reading!) along with fun items like bookmarks and pencils—perfect for stocking up for the summer months!


When: April 16-18

Who: Open to Preschool through 5th grade

Details: Be on the lookout for specific times and dates from your child’s teacher.


Stay tuned for details about Scholastic’s E-Wallet program, which allows parents and grandparents to add money online for fair shopping! Our Spring Book Fair is a great opportunity to encourage your child’s love of reading and support our school at the same time.

THANK YOU FOR SERVING CRESTLINE

Thank you to Adrian Dyer-Smith and Emily Wykle for organizing and executing a wonderful Invention Convention!  We also want to thank our fabulous Crestline STEM teachers, Stephanie Parker and Tanishia Smith, and our judges for their guidance and help! 


Thank you to Hayley Marsh and Sara-Kathryn McCrary for the hours of sorting, washing, and distributing to keep our Lost and Found organized!

CRESTLINE COUGAR CHASE
REGISTER HERE

Directions for Registering Online: Please fill in all prompted information. Under Student ID, write your teacher’s last name and grade level.  For example:  Rives-3.  If your child is in Kindergarten, it will be Noles-0. Please do not include the suffix with your teacher’s name.

 

Late Registration online April 1st-April 4th.

Late fee: $25

(***No t-shirt guaranteed for late entries and late registration. You may register up to 30 minutes before the first race***)

 

Distance:  1 mile (Open to Crestline Students only)

Course information: The race will start on the Vine Street in front of the school.  The race route can be found on the CES Physical Education webpage.  (Parents may run with kindergarten)


If you have any questions concerning registration, please contact Paige Tatarek at TatarekA@mtnbrook.k12.al.us

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