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PFO Newsletter for the Week of December 10
Holiday Fair - Reading Assessment Workshop - Student Directory - Meadow Farms -
Parent Conferences - Early Release x 3 - Amazon School Rewards - Magnet Lottery is Open - Upcoming Author Visit
What's Happening This Week:

Wednesday, December 13 thru Friday December 15 - Stillmeadow Holiday Fair!

Wednesday, December 13 - Early Release at 12:30 pm and Parent Conferences

Wednesday, December 13 - Parent Reading Workshop at 1pm

Thursday, December 14 - Early Release at 12:30 pm and Parent Conferences

Thursday, December 14 - Parent Reading Workshop at 2pm

Friday, December 15 - Early Release at 12:30 pm and Parent Conferences
2017 Stillmeadow Holiday Fair!
The annual Stillmeadow Holiday Fair is December 13-15.

  • This is an opportunity for Stillmeadow Students to purchase holiday gifts for the special people in their lives
  • Students will shop with their class during school hours
  • The Holiday Fair will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • All items cost $1 to $10
  • Stillmeadow Spirit Wear will also be available for sale during the fair
  • Proceeds from the Holiday Fair benefit Stillmeadow
  • Click here to see when your child will be visiting the fair

Volunteer at the Holiday Fair

  • We need parents and family members to staff the Holiday Fair
  • One-hour shifts are available on Tuesday from 2:30 -5:30 pm and from Wednesday to Friday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Click here to volunteer
Workshop : Understanding Your Child's Reading Assessments

Mrs. Grant is hosting a parent workshop about reading assessments and how to support reading at home. Come learn about the DIBELS and TRC reading assessments that are being administered in Kindergarten through Grade 3, this is your chance to ask questions and support your child's reading success.

Choose a date :

  • Wednesday December 13th at 1pm or
  • Thursday December 14th at 2pm

RSVP to Mrs. Grant via your child's folder, using this form ( Spanish).

Light refreshments will be provided.
Stillmeadow Student Directory!

Here's a new way to share contact information with the school community. Perfect for play dates, homework questions or just a hello!
Once you input your family information and are approved by an admin, you will have access to the Stillmeadow directory. Only current members of the Stillmeadow community will be granted access.

You are in total control of your entry
  • The only required fields are name, relationship to student, and student's teacher
  • You decide - share your phone numbers, email addresses and/or street address
  • Make changes at any time
  • You can share your family entry with your child's other parent

Google Translate is available in the top left corner, for those who would like to access the site in another language.

You can also access the directory on your phone via the Membership Toolkit App, available through the App Store. You can also export the directory to PDF and print.

For more information, email Susan Suh
Support Stillmeadow with your Holiday Shopping!
 
Stillmeadow earns cash whenever you shop Amazon through the Amazon School Rewards Program.

Follow these instructions every time   you shop on Amazon:


Click on the  Fundraising Button   in the Stillmeadow Quick Links section

Click the  Shop for Stillmeadow  link, which opens the Stillmeadow Fundraising Page on Amazon.com

Stillmeadow earns a percentage of all purchases made through this link.

In order to receive the credit, you must click through the Stillmeadow link each time - you may bookmark this link , but it will not work if you bookmark the Amazon website.
Author Deborah Hunt Dolan to Visit January 3!

Stillmeadow will have a special visitor the week we return from Holiday Break.

Deborah Hunt Dolan is a NY-based author who is also a mother and a doctorally prepared nursing professor!

Her children's books include The One Eyed Pug and Same Inside, Different Outside.
Skip the Mall - Holiday Shopping at Meadow Farms!
 
Looking for a great gift? Forgot to stock up on wrapping paper before the holidays?

Our Meadow Farms online sale is active through December 15th.

There is something for everyone - Holiday Gifts, Candles, Magazines, Gift Wrap, Kitchen Essentials and so much more!

Orders will be shipped directly to your door, and orders above $75 qualify for free shipping.
Stamford Public Schools Magnet Lottery is Open

Stamford Public Schools  Magnet School Lottery Applications are now being accepted for the 2018-2019 school year.

The deadline for filing applications for the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE) is Wednesday, January 31, 2018. 

Magnet elementary or middle school applications are due Thursday, March 1, 2018

To learn more about the individual school programs and orientation dates, visit the  Magnet School Description page  on the district website.
Stillmeadow Spirit Wear for Sale!

Show your Stillmeadow Pride by wearing it everywhere you go!
Order forms will come home with your child this week.
We have an online store (coming soon). There is a $1 processing fee to buy online.

You can purchase Spirit Wear this week during the Holiday Fair!

The following are available for purchase:
Contac t Teresa Shafir with q uestions.
A Look Ahead to the Week of December 17:

Friday, December 22 - School Sing Along

Friday, December 22 - Early Release at 12:30 pm for Holiday Recess!

Support Stillmeadow When You Shop!
Stillmeadow earns cash whenever you shop Amazon through the Amazon School Rewards Program.

Follow these instructions EVERY TIME you shop on Amazon to earn money for Stillmeadow:


Click on the Fundraiser Button in the Stillmeadow Quick Links section

Click the Shop for Stillmeadow link, which opens the Stillmeadow Fundraising Page on Amazon.com
Shop Lovable Labels using this fundraising URL and 20 percent of your total purchase will be donated to Stillmeadow! 
Enroll your Stop & Shop and ShopRite cards to earn money for Stillmeadow.

Stop & Shop Online Registration :
Click here to enroll. Stop & Shop Bonus Card number is required for enrollment. Designate Stillmeadow (ID #06847) as your school.

ShopRite Online Registration : Click here to enroll. ShopRite Price Plus Club Card is required to register. Designate Stillmeadow (zip code 06902) as your school.

This is a great way to support your child’s school at no additional cost to you.

Ask friends and family to enroll their cards to support our school.
You can earn funds for Stillmeadow by clipping the Box Tops found on hundreds of participating food and grocery products . 

Attach your Box Tops to one of the many fun collection sheets  or save them in baggies. 

Download the Box Tops Bonus App to earn extra bonus awards with your grocery receipts!
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