PFO Newsletter for the Week of February 25th
Reading Olympics - Participate in Multicultural Night - Order a 2017-18 Stillmeadow Yearbook - Literacy Week Schedule - Sound Tigers Game - SBAC Parent Workshop - Bingo Night -
SPEF Excellence in Education Awards
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What's Happening This Week:
Sunday, February 25
- Stillmeadow Day at the Stamford Symphony (SOLD OUT)
Monday, February 26
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Friday March 2
- Literacy Week
Friday, March 2
- Author Visit with Kara LaReau
Friday, March 2
- Last day to order tickets for Stillmeadow Family Day at the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Hockey Game on Sunday, March 11
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Reading Olympics Begins Monday!
The Stillmeadow Reading Olympics begins Monday, February 26 and concludes on Wednesday, February 28.
The Reading Olympics is an opportunity for you to support reading at home, which research shows improves academic outcomes. The goal is to have every student complete an at-home reading challenge during the Reading Olympics.
Reading Olympics information was sent home in student folders last week. As a reminder, here's what you need to do to help your child be a Reading Olympics Champion:
- Plan for and attain an Olympic Reading Goal using the challenge sheet and reading log available here.
- Return the completed reading log to school on Thursday, March 1.
- Consider sponsoring your child’s classroom with a donation that will help us provide continued literacy enrichment activities for your child and their classmates. Complete and return this sponsorship form to school by Thursday, March 1.
Students who complete a reading challenge will earn a Reading Olympics medal. All children who participate will have their name displayed on a Reading Olympics Bulletin Board at Stillmeadow. The classroom in each grade with the most participation will have honorable mention on the Reading Olympics bulletin board.
Good Luck and Happy Reading!
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Celebrate Literacy Week & Dr. Seuss's Birthday
Stillmeadow will celebrate Literacy Week and Dr. Seuss's Birthday from
Monday, February 26 through Friday, March 2.
Following are the daily themes for Literacy Week. Children are encouraged to join in the fun by dressing up based on each day's theme.
Monday, February 26:
“Cat in the Hat” Day (Wear a Hat)
Tuesday, February 27:
“I Can Read with My Eyes Shut” Day (Wear a Shirt You Can Read)
Wednesday, February 28:
“Green Eggs and Clothes” Day (Wear Something Green)
Thursday, March 1
: "Fox in Socks” Day (Wear Crazy Socks)
Friday, March 2:
Literacy Day! Dress as your favorite story character (note: does not have to be a Dr. Seuss character)
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Author Visit: Kara LaReau
On
Friday, March 2
, Stillmeadow Students will experience a fun-filled day of literacy events and activities, book raffles, and an author visit from Kara LaReau! For more information click
here.
Ms. LaReau is the author of popular children's books including Ugly Fish; Otto: The Boy Who Loved Cars; No Slurping, No Burping! A Tale of Table Manners; The Infamous Ratsos; The Unintentional Adventures of the Bland Sisters; and many more.
If you missed the pre-order window, but would still like to purchase autographed copies of Ms. LaReau's books, email
Darlene Seitz
to find out if copies are available.
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SBAC Parent Workshop
Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will be taking the SBAC test in April and May.
We will be having an informational parent workshop about these tests - please come learn how you can help your child prepare.
Choose one workshop to attend - both will take place in the Stillmeadow Media Center :
- Friday, March 9, 2018 at 8:15 AM
- Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 1:00 PM
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Bingo Night
The next Bingo Night is
Friday, March 9.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Fifth Grade Field Trip Fund to see a Broadway Show in New York City in May.
Here's what you need to know:
- Sign up forms were sent home in student folders. Complete and return the form with payment as soon as possible. Can't find the form? Print one out here.
- Cost is $10 per person
- Space is limited to 250
- Doors open at 6:00 pm; games begin at 6:30 pm
- Pizza will be available for purchase ($2 per slice) or you can place an advance order for a whole pie (pizza orders due March 6).
- Cash prizes for Bingo Winners!
- Great raffle prizes
- Bring your own card markers or purchase a card stamper at the event
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Jodi Nathanson Nominated for Educator's Award
Congratulations to Stillmeadow Media Specialist Jodi Nathanson, who has been nominated for the Stamford Public Education Foundation’s (SPEF) annual Educator’s Award.
Mrs. Nathanson and her fellow nominees for the Educator’s Award will be honored at the
Excellence in Education Awards
on Thursday March 22
, where the winner of a $1,000 classroom scholarship will also be announced. Proceeds from the event supports SPEF’s programs.
SPEF’s mission is to support the students and teachers in Stamford Public Schools through community collaboration and philanthropy. As part of SPEF’s Service-Learning Mentoring Program, high school students visit several of Stillmeadow’s fifth grade classes on a weekly basis to discuss topics such as civic engagement, citizenship, community service and leadership.
SPEF also awarded Stillmeadow the School Spirit award of $500 at Marcus for Change in the fall.
Click
here
to purchase tickets to attend the award ceremony. This is a fun night with great food, silent auctions, and opportunities to speak with people from all over the community.
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Sign Up to Participate in Multicultural Night
The Second Annual Stillmeadow Multicultural Night is
Monday, March 26 at 6 pm
. This event is a wonderful way to share your cultural pride with Stillmeadow students, families, and staff.
Last year, more than 200 people turned out for this event that featured food, music, stories and dancing from more than 20 countries!
Interested in participating?
Complete
this form
and return it to your child’s teacher by Friday, February 23.
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Stillmeadow Family Day at Bridgeport Sound Tigers Game: Sunday, March 11
Attention sports fans: Enjoy an afternoon of live professional hockey with your friends while supporting Stillmeadow Elementary School!
The PFO is selling tickets to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers Game vs. the Springfield Thunderbirds on Sunday, March 11. Game time is 3 pm. Tickets are $20 each. A portion of each ticket will benefit enrichment programs at Stillmeadow.
In addition, the Stillmeadow Chorus under the direction of Mr. David Bodofsky will perform at the game.
Complete and return
this form
with payment (cash or check make payable to Stillmeadow PFO) by Friday, March 2.
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Order Your 2017-18 Stillmeadow Yearbook
Order by April 16 to reserve your copy. Yearbooks are $20 each.
You MUST pre-order to receive a yearbook in June.
There are two ways to order:
- Go to ybpay.lifetouch.com to order with a credit card. Stillmeadow's Yearbook ID Code is 5259618.
- Complete and return the paper order form with payment (cash or check only). Paper forms were sent home with students.
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A Look ahead to the Week of March 4th:
Friday, March 9
- Bingo Night!
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Support Stillmeadow When You Shop!
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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
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Shop Lovable Labels using
this fundraising URL
and 20 percent of your total purchase will be donated to Stillmeadow!
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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.
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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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Member of the Stamford Parent Teacher Council
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