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PFO Newsletter for the Week of January 7th
After School Enrichment - Citizenship Awards - Yearbook - Student Directory - 7 Day Rotation
General PFO Meeting Save-the-Date - Magnet Lottery is Open - Deborah Hunt Author Visit
What's Happening This Week:

Tuesday, January 9 - Citizenship Award Ceremonies

Wednesday, January 10 - Yearbook Sales Begin

Thursday, January 11 - First Day of Yoga Enrichment
After School Enrichment: Register Today!

The Stillmeadow PFO is working with Hoop Girls, Chess Wizards, Coding with Kids, Jill Lostaglio Yoga, and the Clay Art Center to offer after school programs at Stillmeadow this winter.

Here's what you need to know:

  • All classes begin in January and end by April 18.

  • Registration is now open
  • Register for Chess Wizards, Coding with Kids and Hoop Girls online only.
  • Register for Clay Classes, Yoga and Hoop Girls via forms in your folders.

  • All registrations are first come first served.

  • Children registered for after school enrichment classes will be transitioned to the appropriate room immediately after school. 

  • Children must be picked up in the designated classroom at the end of each class.

  • Limited scholarships are available for some classes.

  • Please CLICK HERE for course descriptions, flyers and pricing. Please read all fine print on flyers.

  • Contact the PFO's after school program coordinator, Mondana Nikoukari, with questions.
Visit from Author Deborah Hunt
The day before the snow hit, students were treated to a visit from author Deborah Hunt, who shared her two books Same Inside, Different Outside and The One Eyed Pug.
Ms. Hunt was an inspiration to our young readers and aspiring authors.
A big thank you to Darlene Seitz for coordinating this fun visit!
7 Day Rotation Calendar is Updated on the PFO Website

Click here to check where we are in the rotation!

The rotation remains the same regardless of snow days.
Stillmeadow Student Directory!
Set up some play dates for your kids during break

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. The app allows you to filter by grade and class.

Every 100th student registered wins a prize!

For more information, email Susan Suh
General PFO Meeting:  Tuesday, January 23 @ 8:15 am.
Presentation: Understanding Your Child's Reading Assessments and How to Support Reading at Home

Please join us for the next General PFO Meeting when Mrs. Grant will present important information about mid-year reading progress reports that will be mailed to parents in early February.

Come learn how to interpret the information provided in these progress reports and how you can support reading at home. 

Mrs. Grant will also provide information about apps and websites that parents can use to help choose "just right" books for their children.   
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.

The following are available for purchase:
Contac t Teresa Shafir with q uestions.
A Look Ahead to the Week of January 14:

Monday January 15 -  NO SCHOOL in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Tuesday January 16 - First day of Little Coders and Coding with Kids

Wednesday, January 17 - First day of Chess Wizards

Wednesday, January 17 - First day of Clay Class for Grades 3-5

Thursday, January 18 - First day of Clay Class for Grades K-2
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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