PFO Newsletter for the Week of March 18th
Safety & Security Meeting - Stillmeadow Fun Run & Picnic -
Attend Multicultural Night - Bingo Night is This Friday
Play & Learn Night for 2018-19 Kindergartners - Excellence in Education Awards - Yearbooks on Sale - Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Order Pick Up
What's Happening This Week:

Monday, March 19 – Play and Learn Night for Incoming Kindergarten Students (6:00 pm)

Tuesday, March 20 – Safety & Security Meetings (8:15 am and 6:30 pm)

Thursday, March 22 – SPEF Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony

Friday, March 23 – Bingo Night (6:30 pm)

Friday, March 23 – Registration deadline for Multicultural Night

Friday, March 23 – Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Order Pick Up (times TBA)
Stillmeadow Safety & Security Meeting

The next General PFO Meeting is Tuesday, March 20. Stillmeadow Principal Angela Asaro will share information about Stillmeadow safety and security protocols, including recent changes to building access procedures. 

Mrs. Asaro will be joined by Stamford Public Schools Director of Safety and Security John Perrotta, who will address general questions related to district-wide safety and security initiatives. 

To accommodate as many families as possible, there will be two sessions of this meeting: 

• 8:15 am in the Media Center 
• 6:30 pm in the Media Center
Save the Date: Friday, April 27 is the Stillmeadow Fun Run and Family Picnic

Get Ready for a Great Party!  The Stillmeadow PFO is hosting an all-school Fun Run and Family Picnic on Friday, April 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  

  • Admission is $5 per person and includes the Fun Run, games/activities, and photo booth.  
  • Pack a picnic or purchase food from one of the local food trucks participating in this event.  
  • Bid on great auction items including teacher experiences and goods/services from local businesses.  
  • Fun Run t-shirts, silly string, and color blast powder will be available for pre-order.  
  • Purchase a personalized Fun Run sign to congratulate a student or say thanks to a teacher.  
  • All proceeds benefit Stillmeadow Elementary School.  

Registration forms will go home in student folders the week of March 25.
Play and Learn Night for Incoming Kindergarten Families

Do you have a younger child who is entering kindergarten in the fall? Please join us at Stillmeadow on Monday, March 19 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm for Play and Learn Night!

Kindergarten teachers will show you and your child new math and literacy games to play at home. This night is open to all students entering kindergarten in fall 2018.
Attend Multicultural Night on March 26

Join us for Multicultural Night on Monday, March 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Stillmeadow students and their families will share food, fashion, music, and activities from more than 20 countries and regions around the world.

This is a free event open to all Stillmeadow Families. Advance registration required.

Complete and return this form to your child's teacher by Friday, March 23. 
Bingo Night is this Friday

Bingo Night has been rescheduled for  Friday, March 23 at 6:30 pm.  Families that registered for the original date will be transferred to the new date.

There is still space available for this event. Complete and return  this form  with payment by Thursday, March 22. Cost is $10 per person for 10 games of Bingo.

  • Doors open at 6:00 pm; games begin at 6:30 pm
  • Cash prizes for Bingo Winners
  • Great raffle and silent auction prizes
  • Pizza will be available for purchase ($2 per slice)
  • Bring your own card markers or purchase a card stamper at the event

Contact  Dory Hayes  with any questions.
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Order Pick Up

Thank you to everyone who placed orders during the Gertrude Hawk Chocolate fundraiser! Orders are scheduled for delivery to Stillmeadow on Thursday and will be available for pick up on Friday. Times will be communicated via email and an automated phone call.

Please remember that an adult or guardian must pick up the orders. Chocolates cannot be sent home with students.
Order Your Yearbook Today!

The 2017-18 Stillmeadow Yearbook is on sale now. Order by April 16 to reserve your copy. Yearbooks are $20 each.

You must order in advance to receive a yearbook. We will NOT be selling yearbooks 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. 

Questions? Contact Kristen Stops .
Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony is Thursday

Stillmeadow Media Specialist Jodi Nathanson will be honored on Thursday night as one of the nominees for the Stamford Public Education Foundation's annual Educator's Award.
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.
A Look ahead to the Week of March 25th:

Monday, March 26 – "Journeys with Sound" assembly for grades K-5

Monday, March 26 – Multicultural Night (6:00 pm)

Wednesday, March 28 – Early Release Day (12:30 pm)

Friday, March 30 – No School (Good Friday)
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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