PFO Newsletter for the Week of September 29
What's Happening This Week:

Monday, September 30: No School - Rosh Hashanah

Tuesday, October 1: No School - Rosh Hashanah

Tuesday, October 1: Fifth Grade Field Trip fundraiser at My Three Sons (hosted by Fifth Grade Families) from 6 to 8 pm.

Wednesday, October 2: Charleston Wrap Fall Fundraiser Begins

Wednesday, October 2: Second Grade Field Trip to Bartlett Arboretum (Hobe, Kane, and O'Connor classrooms)

Thursday, October 3: Hispanic Parent Meeting at 9 am
PFO Community Meeting Featuring Superintendent Lucero

The first Stillmeadow Community Meeting of the school year is Tuesday, October 8 at 8:15 am in the media center.

Our special guest will be Dr. Tamu Lucero , Superintendent of Stamford Public Schools. Dr. Lucero will be joined by Associate Superintendent Dr. Michael Fernandes and Stillmeadow Principal Angela Asaro.

Have a question for Dr. Lucero? Parents can anonymously submit questions or topics for Dr. Lucero to address at this meeting.
Scholastic Book Fair Begins October 7

The Scholastic Book Fair returns to Stillmeadow October 7-11. This is a great way to stock up on new books for home or to donate to your child's classroom.

Read more about Scholastic Book Fair, including when families can visit and how to set up a digital wallet for your child to shop cash-free.
We can't run the Book Fair without volunteers! We need people to set up, restock shelves, run cash registers, and help children select "just right books." Morning and afternoon shifts available.
Thank You for a Great Night "Reading Under the Stars"!
Thank you to everyone who turned out for Reading Under the Stars on Tuesday night.

Photos from this event appeared on the front page of The Stamford Advocate on September 25.

Click here to view The Advocate's online slideshow.
Thank you to the wonderful teachers and staff who made this evening possible: Angela Asaro Kim Balch Randy Bilik David Bodofsky Pat Callahan Lisa Cammarota Elisa Cohen Heather Evarts Helen Exias Melissa Fano Diane Frattaroli Jenna Garcia Cara Garzancich Jen Grant Kim Huba Caitlin Kane Michele Kells Jodi Nathanson Gina O’Connor Dana Paolino Dawn Papastathis Katie Pensiero Gina Pisano Amanda Proulx Iuliana Roata Amanda Romanello Lauren Romano Lauren Vavoulidis.
Fifth Grade Fundraiser at My Three Sons Activity Center

A group of fifth grade families is hosting a f undraiser at  My Three Sons Activity Center  in Norwalk this Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm.

The $10 admission fee includes unlimited bounce house, laser tag, and mini golf . Baked goods also will be available for purchase.

This is an optional event open to anyone looking for a family activity on Tuesday evening. Proceeds benefit the Fifth Grade Field Trip to Nature's Classroom in November.
Family Photo Day is Saturday, October 12
Only a Few Time Slots Remain - Book ASAP

Family Photo Day is almost sold out! Only eight time slots remain. Book soon to reserve your 15-minute mini-photo session for only $40. (Prints and digital downloads will be available from the photographer for an additional fee.) Read more ...
We also need volunteers who can assist families checking in for photo day. One-hour shifts are available throughout the day. Please help!
Picture Day is October 18

Photographers will be at Stillmeadow on Friday, October 18 to take individual student portraits and class group photos for the the 2019-20 yearbook.

Families can order student portrait packages online (Stillmeadow Picture Day ID: RI219134Q0) or by completing the paper order form that will be sent home in student folders.

Click here for complete details and ordering instructions.
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.

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.

Read more ...
A Look Ahead to the Week of October 6

Sunday, October 6: MarcUS for Change 5k at Mill River Park followed by Stamford US Day and STEMfest

Monday, October 7: Scholastic Book Fair

Tuesday, October 8: Scholastic Book Fair

Tuesday, October 8: Stillmeadow Community Meeting Featuring Superintendent Lucero

Wednesday, October 9: No School

Thursday, October 10: Scholastic Book Fair

Friday, October 11: Scholastic Book Fair

Saturday, October 12: Family Photo Day at Fort Stamford Park
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