PFO Newsletter for the Week of December 9
After School Enrichment Registration - Holiday Fair - Spirit Wear -
Report Card Conferences - Mixed Bag Designs for the Holidays -
Reading Assessments Workshop
What's Happening This Week:

Monday December 10: After School Enrichment Registration Begins (7 am)

Wednesday December 12:
  • Holiday Fair (8 am to 3 pm
  • Early Dismissal for Report Card Conferences (12 pm)
  • Reading Assessment Parent Workshop (1 pm)

Thursday December 13:
  • Holiday Fair (8 am to 3 pm
  • Early Dismissal for Report Card Conferences (12:30 pm)
  • Reading Assessment Parent Workshop (2 pm)

Friday December 14:
  • Holiday Fair (8 am to 3 pm)
  • Early Dismissal for Report Card Conferences (12:30 pm)

Saturday December 15: Stillmeadow Day at The Nutcracker (1 pm)

Stillmeadow Holiday Fair is This Week!

The annual Stillmeadow Holiday Fair is this week! Holiday Fair 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 Report Card Conferences
  • This year's fair includes a wide variety of gifts - including Stillmeadow apparel, ornaments, mugs, and key chains - priced from $1 to $10 each
  • Proceeds benefit Stillmeadow

Volunteers Needed!

  • Parents and family members are needed to staff the Holiday Fair
  • One-hour shifts are available throughout the week.
  • Click here to volunteer
After School Enrichment Registration Opens on Monday at 7 am

Stillmeadow PFO is once again partnering with Flex Academies to offer after school enrichment classes for Stillmeadow Students beginning in January.

Registration opens on Monday, December 10 at 7:00 am.


See below for class schedule, grade requirements, and pricing. Click here for full class descriptions.
Wednesday Classes
8 Sessions
January 9 to March 6
(No class on January 30)

Chess ($168)
National Chess Education Association
Grades: 3–5

Animal Safari ($197)
Critter Caravan
Grades: K–5

Heads Up Dodgeball ($131)
Overtime Athletics
Grades: K–3

Musical Theater ($164)
Message in Motion
Grades: K–3
Thursday Classes
8 Sessions
January 10 to February 28

Painting Class ($168)
Future Picassos
Grades: K–5

Magic: Secrets & Mystery ($168)
Hobbyquest
Grades: K–2

Slap Shot Floor Hockey ($131)
Overtime Athletics
Grades: 3–5

Dash & Dot Robotics ($209)
MacInspires
Grades: 3–5
Questions? Contact Flex Academies at info@flexacademies.com or (240) 654-0877
Spirit Wear is Here!

Stillmeadow Spirit Wear has arrived! If you placed a Spirit Wear order earlier this fall, it will be sent home this week in your child's backpack.

Students and families may also shop for spirit wear and other Stillmeadow-branded items during this week's Holiday Fair. 

Contact Theresa Baker with any questions.
Building Access for Report Card Conferences

Mrs. Asaro would like to remind parents arriving for Report Card Conferences that there is no access to the building during student dismissal . This policy is in place to ensure a safe and orderly dismissal process for Stillmeadow Students. Visitors will be permitted to enter the building when dismissal is complete at approximately 12:55 pm. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Parent Workshop: Understanding Reading Assessments

Mrs. Grant and Mrs. Roata are hosting a workshop to help parents understand the various reading assessments (DIBELS, TRC, RI) administered to Stillmeadow Students and how to support reading at home. This is your chance to ask questions about reading assessments and learn strategies to encourage reading outside the classroom.

In addition, Mrs. Nathanson will review the various digital resources that are available to your child.

This workshop will be offered twice this week as follows:

  • Wednesday at 1 pm
  • Thursday at 2 pm

RSVP using the form in your child's home folder or download a copy here.
Shop Mixed Bag Designs for the Holidays!
 
Looking for a great gift? Forgot to stock up on wrapping paper?

Our Mixed Bag Designs online sale runs through December 31st.

There is something for everyone on your holiday shopping list - from candles and gift wrap to reusable totes, kitchen and office essentials, and more!

Check out the sale section, which has great deals on items that were not available in the catalog (including this pictured blanket for $20!)

Orders ship directly to your door; orders above $75 ship for free.

A Look Ahead to the Week of December 16

Saturday December 16 - Stillmeadow Day at The Nutcracker (1 pm)

Monday December 17: After School Enrichment Registration Ends (5 pm)

Tuesday, December 18 - Citizenship Awards

Thursday, December 20 - Winter Concert (7 pm)

Friday, December 21 - All School Sing Along
Support Stillmeadow at Amazon & Grocery Stores !
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
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.

Parents who enrolled their cards previously do not need to re-register .

Ask friends and family to enroll their cards to support our school!
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