Stillmeadow Newsletter for February 17-29
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Fundraiser - Bingo Night -
Yearbooks on Sale Now - Fun Run Sponsorships -
SPEF Educator of the Year - Pennies for Patients -
Pizza Night Thank You - Kids Heart Challenge - Box Tops - DonorsChoose Projects - Stillmeadow Survey
What's Happening February 16-29

Monday, February 17: NO SCHOOL (Mid-Winter Break)

Tuesday, February 18: NO SCHOOL (Mid-Winter Break)

Wednesday, February 19: Writer’s Workshop with Laura Dower (Grade 4)

Thursday, February 20: Writer’s Workshop with Laura Dower (Grade 5)

Monday, February 24: Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Order Forms and Payment Due

Tuesday, February 25: Writer’s Workshop Celebration with Laura Dower (Grades 4-5)

Wednesday, February 26: Stillmeadow Spelling Bee (Grades 3-5); Play & Learn Night for 2020-21 Kindergartners at 6 pm 

Friday, February 28: Last day to return Pennies for Patients coin boxes to school
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Fundraiser

Stillmeadow’s annual Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Fundraiser is going on now.

Fundraising packets with a sales brochure and order form were sent home in your child's backpack. Families can also set up an online sales account to share this fundraiser with family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. Stillmeadow’s online group code is 727398

We need your help for a successful fundraiser! Proceeds will support enrichment programs, field trips, and other activities for Stillmeadow Students.

Catalog orders with payment are due Monday, February 24.
Bingo Night is Friday, March 6

Join us for our next Bingo Night on Friday, March 6. Doors open at 6 pm. Registration fee is $10 per person for 10 games of Bingo.

Yearbooks on Sale Now

The 2019-20 Stillmeadow Yearbook is on sale now.

Yearbooks are $20 each and may be purchased online using a credit card or by returning the paper order form with cash or check made payable to “Stillmeadow School PFO.”

Stillmeadow's Yearbook ID is 5259620.

You must order in advance to reserve a copy of the 2019-20 Yearbook.
We do not order extra copies to sell in June.
2020 Fun Run Sponsorships

The third annual Stillmeadow Family Fun Run is Friday, April 24.

We are seeking local businesses to sign on to support Stillmeadow as Fun Run Sponsors. Business sponsorships are available for $50 to $250. Learn more ....

Families sponsorships are available to congratulate a student or recognize a teacher. Family sponsorships are $30 each and include a personalized Fun Run sign.

Contact Kristen Stops for more information.
Mr. Zaremski Nominated for SPEF Educator's Award
Congratulations to Fifth Grade Teacher Joseph Zaremski, Jr., who is Stillmeadow’s nominee for the 2020 Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF) Educator’s Award.

Mr. Zaremski and his fellow nominees will be honored at the Excellence in Education Awards on Thursday March 26 from 5:30-9:00 pm at the Stamford Marriott Hotel.
Pennies For Patients Coin Boxes Due February 28
Keep collecting pennies and other loose change to support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Pennies for Patients Campaign!

Be sure to fill up your Pennies for Patients coin box and return it to school by February 28.
 
Visit our online website  to make an online donation or share information with friends and family!
Pizza Night Generates $500 for Stillmeadow

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Stillmeadow by participating in our Pizza Night Fundraiser at John the Baker on February 5.

The response to this fundraiser exceeded expectations and generated $500 for Stillmeadow!

We understand that some patrons experienced extended delays in dine-in and delivery service due to the overwhelming response to this fundraiser. We appreciated everyone's patience and understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.
Kids Heart Challenge Thank You!

The Kids Heart Challenge is wrapping up!

Ms. Anker and Ms. Paolino report that the students had a great time during the Kids Heart Challenge this year.

Please remember to send in your donation envelopes ASAP and complete your online fundraising to support the American Heart Association. Stillmeadow families have generated more than $4,300 in donations to date.  

Thank you for your support!
Box Tops Deadline Extended

There's still time to support Stillmeadow by sending in the Box Tops you have clipped and saved during the last few months.

Download a collection sheet and return it to school this week.

And don't forget to download the Box Tops App so Stillmeadow can be credited for your purchase of products with the new "no clip" Box Tops. Learn more ...
Stillmeadow DonorsChoose Projects

Stillmeadow teachers use DonorsChoose to fund classroom supplies and projects. Mrs. Sikorski (Grade 1) and Ms. DeCarlo (Grade 3) have projects listed on DonorsChoose .

Please consider supporting these projects to benefit Stillmeadow Students!
Stillmeadow Survey

Please take a moment to complete the Stillmeadow Title 1 Parent Information Survey .

Your feedback will be used to create informational workshops on topics of interest to parents.

Questions about the survey should be directed to Title 1 Reading Teacher Jennifer Grant .
Stillmeadow PFO | stillmeadowpfo@gmail.com | www.stillmeadowpfo.org

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