PFO Newsletter for the Week of January 20
NO SCHOOL MONDAY - PFO Meeting Wednesday - Sound Tigers Game -
Pennies for Patients - Bingo Night - Family Fun Run Planning -
Kids Heart Challenge - Order 2018-19 Yearbooks
What's Happening This Week:

Monday, January 21  - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Wednesday, January 23 -  PFO Meeting and All-School Conversation - 8:15 am

Thursday, January 24 - Sound Tigers Mascot visits Stillmeadow
PFO Meeting and All-School Conversation is Wednesday

Join us for the next Stillmeadow PFO Meeting on Wednesday, January 23 at 8:15 am in the media center.

During the meeting, Principal Angela Asaro, Administrative Intern Iuliana Roata, and SRBI Support Educator Randy Bilik will review how Stillmeadow students are preparing for the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC tests) that will be administered to students in grades 3-5 beginning in April.

Following the SBAC presentation, Mrs. Asaro will lead an informal discussion and answer parent questions. 

Note: A Spanish-language interpreter will be available for this meeting.
Donate to Stillmeadow's Pennies for Patients Campaign

Keep collecting pennies and other loose change to support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Pennies for Patients Campaign! Students can return their filled "Pennies for Patients" boxes to school until Friday, February 1.

In addition to collecting Pennies for Patients, friends and families can make tax-deductible donations online via Stillmeadow's fundraising page.

This is the ninth year that Stillmeadow is participating in this program. Remember, every penny, nickel, dime, quarter or dollar donated will help save a life.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. 
Bingo Night is Friday, February 8th

Please join us for Bingo Night and help us raise money for the 5th grade, the Class of 2019!

This is the most profitable fundraiser for our graduating class. The money raised will help to offset each student’s individual cost for their class trip to NYC where they will see the Broadway show “WICKED” and go to a restaurant for lunch. 

We are looking for volunteers to help the night of the event. In addition, we will be holding a raffle of themed baskets. Any raffle basket donations would be GREATLY appreciated! Please click here to sign up

To register for Bingo, please fill out this form and return with payment to your child's classroom. Please pay with a check when possible.

Thank you for your participation!

Please contact  Mary Beth Woods or Darlene Seitz w ith any related questions.
Yearbooks on Sale Now!

The 2018-19 Stillmeadow Yearbook is on sale now. Yearbooks are $20 each and must be purchased in advance of publication. We will NOT sell copies of the yearbook in June.

Click below to order with a credit card. Stillmeadow's Yearbook ID Code is 5259619.

Order forms to purchase with cash or check will go home in student folders this week.

Questions? Contact  Kristen Stops .
Kids Heart Challenge is February 4-8

Stillmeadow is proud to partner with the American Heart Association for the Kids Heart Challenge.

Over the next few weeks, students will have fun learning about their hearts with the Heart Heroes while raising money to help fund lifesaving research.

Students can earn their own Heart Hero characters this year by using the new Kids Heart Challenge app for iPhone or android  or by clicking here to sign up and raise money online.


All donations are due on February 8th and our event will take place February 4-8.

Thank you for helping a great cause!
Help Us Plan the 2019 Stillmeadow Family Fun Run & Picnic
The second annual Stillmeadow Family Fun Run & Picnic is coming up in April, and we are looking for volunteers to join our planing committee. Please contact Kristen Stops, for more information. We welcome your ideas, recommendations, and energy!
Stillmeadow Family Day at the Sound Tigers is Sunday, February 10
 
Tickets for the annual Stillmeadow Family Day are on sale now for $20 each (regularly $31 at the Box Office). A portion of each ticket purchased will benefit Stillmeadow.

Download the ticket order form here . Complete and return with payment to school by Friday, February 1.  

In addition to the game, the Stillmeadow Community Singers will perform America the Beautiful during intermission.

The Sound Tigers Mascot, Storm, will be at Stillmeadow on Thursday, January 24 to visit students during lunch.
A Look Ahead to the Week of January 27:

Wednesday, January 30th - Early Release at 12:30 pm

Friday, February 1st - Last Day to Return Pennies for Patients Boxes to School

Friday, February 1st - Deadline to Return Sound Tigers Ticket Order Form
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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