Odyssey of the Mind: Sign up by Oct 31
9/28/2020 10:11 pm
Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition - teams of up to 7 kids apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. This is a fun extracurricular activity that's always popular at Clermont. To learn more about the Odyssey organization: https://www.novasouth.org/wp/?page_id=2456
Our creativity will be on overdrive this year as our teams figure out how to meet in a socially-distanced and/or online and safe way.
How will it work?
- This year, regional competition day itself will be virtual: kids submit videos of their solutions/performances and answers to questions, and virtual spontaneous. All team members will participate in spontaneous this year.
- Odyssey cannot happen without adult volunteers. We'll need coaches (usually parents), judges, and other volunteers.
- Curious about what a virtual competition could look like? Check it out! https://www.odysseyofthemind.com/how-to-perform-virtually/
Info session:
- Info session for Clermont Odyssey for parents and students on Wednesday, October 21 at 7:30PM. Register in advance here to receive the meeting link: https://aaas.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEoc-iqpz4vH9MbWIML4b4tN3eZrhb-5Tmn
- Sign up for Odyssey:
- PTA funding: The PTA will fund some of the program and students would pay a small fee to participate. This fee would be collected after teams are formed.
We look forward to an amazing Odyssey season with you! Please feel to contact Clermont Odyssey coordinators Kathy and Adam Black at odysseyofthemind@clermontpta.org
Join the PTA Today!
9/7/2020 7:36 am
Perhaps this year's best reason to join the Clermont PTA is to improve your family's connections to others through access to our online Clermont Directory. Only current PTA members have access to Clermont's PTA family contact information: the kids in your child's virtual class, the parents you want to get to know.
Other reasons to join include supporting the school--all students!--with community activities like Virtual Bingo, enrichment programs like a possible coding class or Arts-in-the-Park, teacher recognition awards, and filling funding gaps like providing new picnic tables or art supplies.
As Clermont adjusts through these unique times, PTA members (you!) decide how we should spend our funds to best help all Clermont students and staff. Consider joining for $10; make your donation to support the volunteers (and be one of them!) helping make Clermont "virtually unstoppable" this year!
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Read MoreSubmit Your PTA Budget Requests Today
9/7/2020 7:32 am
Do you have an idea for how to make this coming school year better for students, teachers and families? Tell us about it! The Clermont PTA is creating a new budget for the 2020-2021 academic year and we are actively seeking budget requests. Submit your ideas here. The deadline is Monday, 9.14.20.
Funding for initiatives and programs is limited, but all ideas will be considered; everyone will receive a fair chance to access PTA funds. All requests must advance the PTA’s mission and goals to better the educational experience for all students, including academic, social and community programs that promote a diverse, spirited, supportive and inclusive culture at the school.
Please reach out to a PTA Board Member or the Treasurer if you have any further questions.
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Volunteer with the PTA!
9/7/2020 7:28 am
Interested in helping out with the PTA this year? There are so many different opportunities to volunteer that can meet the needs of all interests and availabilities. A few ideas are below, but we're always looking for more. Also, please share any ideas you have!!
- Budget Committee Volunteers (help us choose how to spend our money this year!)
- Reading Group Volunteers (help us plan reading groups and/or read or listen to a group of children)
- Social Media Chair (help us get the message out and engage with our awesome community!
Shoot a note to the PTA Officers if you have ideas or interest!
Read MoreUpcoming Events
- Friday, November 21
- Tuesday, January 13
- Saturday, March 7
Why Join the PTA?
Successful students make successful schools— which make thriving communities. Everyone benefits when you support students!
