PFO Newsletter for the Week of September 15
What's Happening This Week:

Monday: Fall Mum Sale Order Forms Due

Tuesday: Citizenship Awards: 8:30 am (Grades 1, 3, 4) and 9:30 am (Grades K, 2, 5)

Tuesday: Reading Under the Stars Registration Forms Due


Friday: Family Photo Day Booking Opens at 9 am
Open School Night is This Thursday

Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to attend Open School Night. This is your opportunity to meet your child's teacher and learn about grade level expectations, class routines and events.

Please make child care arrangements for your children so you can get the most out of this evening.

Win VIP Parking at Stillmeadow

It's time for our annual VIP Parking Fundraiser . Make a tax-deductible direct donation to Stillmeadow before the conclusion of Open School Night and you will be entered into a drawing for the coveted Stillmeadow VIP Parent Parking Space near the main entrance.
Join Team Stillmeadow for the MarcUS for Change 5K

Help Team Stillmeadow win the Spirit Award and $500 at the MarcUS for Change 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, October 6 at 9 am at Mill River Park.

This event is for everyone, whether you are an avid runner or just want to enjoy a brisk walk with family and friends for a good cause.

Children 18 years and under participate for FREE. Registration fee for adults ages 19+ is $25. When you register, be sure to join team Stillmeadow and, when prompted, select Stillmeadow from the drop down menu.

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Fall Mum Sale Ends Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the deadline for submitting order forms for the Fall Mum Sale. Support Stillmeadow and give your home a splash of autumn color when you shop the Annual Fall Mum Sale ! 
Book Fair is September 23-27

The Stillmeadow Book Fair is a great way to stock up on new books for home or to donate to your child’s classroom.

Students will be shopping for books with their class. Look for more information from your child's teacher this week. Click here to see when your child's class will visit Book Fair.

Interested in helping out at Book Fair? Click here to sign up.
Family Photo Day is Saturday, October 12
Booking Opens This Friday

Our annual Stillmeadow Family Photo Day is a convenient and economical way to get professional family photos just in time for the holiday season.

For only $40, families can book a 15-minute mini-session with Kim Jaeckel Family Photography . The entire booking fee will be donated to Stillmeadow. Prints and digital downloads will be available for purchase directly from the photographer.

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Reading Under the Stars Registration Forms Due Tuesday

Join Stillmeadow’s teachers and staff for a fun-filled evening of reading and literacy activities! This popular annual event is FREE for students and families. Registration forms are due this Tuesday.

Stillmeadow Running Clubs Postponed

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Stillmeadow Running Clubs with Girls on the Run and Let Me Run will not begin this fall. We hope to begin these running clubs in the spring. Look for more information in early 2020.
Save 20% on Spartan Kids Race Registration

The Bankwell Stamford Spartan Kids Race is October 12-13 at Mill River Park. Spartan Kids features half-mile (ages 4-6), one-mile (ages 7-9) and two-mile (ages 10-13) races on Saturday and Sunday.

Stillmeadow students receive 20% off race admission by using the code K6SKCT20 when registering.

Thank you to physical education teacher Dana Paolino for securing this discount for Stillmeadow students.
A Look Ahead to the Week of September 22:
Monday, September 23 thru Friday, September 27: Follett Book Fair
Tuesday, September 24: Reading Under the Stars at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, September 24: Mum Sale Order Pickup
Wednesday, September 25: Early Dismissal at 12:30 pm; No After School Enrichment
Support Stillmeadow When You Shop at Amazon
Stillmeadow earns cash whenever you purchase from Amazon using the  Shop for Stillmeadow (Amazon.com School Rewards) link  on the Stillmeadow fundraising page .

You MUST access Amazon through this link every time you shop in order for your purchases to support Stillmeadow.
Earn $$$ For Stillmeadow When You Buy Groceries

Stillmeadow earns funds through the Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards and ShopRite for My School programs. Last year, families raised more than $2,000 for Stillmeadow through these programs.

Please register for these programs and
ask friends and family to do the same!

The Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards Program is going on now through March 14, 2020.

Be sure to register your Stop & Shop card so you can earn money for Stillmeadow when you buy groceries.

You do not need to re-enroll your card if you supported Stillmeadow through this program last year.

Questions? Check out the A+ School Rewards FAQ or contact Hai Kwik .
The ShopRite for My School program earns money for Stillmeadow year-round.

Be sure to register your Price Plus Club Card number and select Stillmeadow as your school.
This program earns Bonus Box Tops for Stillmeadow based on your in-store and online purchases when you use your Price Plus Club Card.

Questions? Check out the ShopRite for My School FAQ or contact Hai Kwik .
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