PFO Newsletter for the Week of December 3
Winter Concert - Holiday Fair - Reading Assessment Workshop - Hispanic Parents Meeting - Student Directory - Hoop Girls - Meadow Farms - Holiday Fair - Amazon School Rewards
What's Happening This Week:

Wednesday, December 6 - Winter Concert at 7:00 pm

Thursday, December 7 - Hispanic Parents Meeting at 9 am

Friday, December 8 - Hoop Girls Performance at 3:45 pm
Winter Concert Wednesday!

Bring the whole family for a wonderful concert put on by the 5th grade band, 5th grade orchestra and 4th grade choir.

Date: Wednesday December 6th
Time: 7:00PM
Place: Stillmeadow Gym

* Please bring 5th grade performers to the cafeteria by 6:30pm for instrument assembly and tuning
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
  • Proceeds from the Holiday Fair benefit Stillmeadow

Contribute to the Holiday Fair

We need YOUR HELP to make this event a success! We are seeking contributions of the following items to be sold at the Holiday Fair:

  • Handmade Crafts
  • Custom Jewelry
  • Ornaments
  • Themed gift baskets for our popular “Pick-a-Prize”

Please contact Dory Hayes ( doryhayes@yahoo.com ) if you can contribute items

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 to 5:30 pm and from Wednesday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Click here to volunteer
Hoop Girls Performance on Friday!

The Stillmeadow Hoop Girls have been practicing all fall, and are putting on a performance for their parents and fans on Thursday afternoon at 3:45 pm.

Come cheer them on!
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.
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.
Stillmeadow Spirit Wear has Arrived

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.

The following are available for purchase:
Contac t Teresa Shafir with q uestions.
Fall Volunteer Opportunity: Holiday Fair!

We need your help to staff and donate items for the Holiday Fair. Click the links below to review volunteer opportunities and sign up.

Holiday Fair (December 13-15) Volunteers are needed to purchase donations (think post-Halloween discounts!) which we use to fill mugs and containers. We will also need volunteers during the fair to help students pick out items to buy, ring them up and restock merchandise. If you have any items you would like to donate to sell, or if you have any questions, please contact Dory Hayes .
A Look Ahead to the Week of December 10:

Wednesday, December 13 - 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
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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