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PFO Newsletter for the Week of September 17
Volunteer for Fall Events - Family Photo Fundraiser - Fall Mum Orders Due -
Meadow Farms Fundraiser Begins - RULER Workshop - Yoga for Grades K-2 - Reading Under the Stars - Kickstart Fundraiser Earns $1,500 - New Board Members
What's Happening This Week:

Monday, September 18 is the last day to place your Fall Mum Orders. Download an order form and return it to school with your payment.

Tuesday, September 19 is the first session of the Coding with Kids after school program.

Wednesday, September 20 is the first day of the Meadow Farms Fundraiser . Look for fundraising packets in student home folders this week.

Wednesday, September 20 is also the second session of the Chess Wizards after school program.

Thursday, September 21 is Rosh Hashanah. Stamford Public School are CLOSED.

Friday, September 22 is Rosh Hashanah. Stamford Public School are CLOSED.

Open House Kickstart Fundraiser Raises More Than $1,500!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Open House Kickstart Fundraiser! Thanks to your generosity, we raised more than $1,500 for Stillmeadow! This money will be used to fund enrichment activities and supplies for our school. 

Mrs. Asaro chose the winning ticket for the Stillmeadow VIP parking spot. Congratulations to Kathleen Steinberg for winning the spot!

Missed the Kickstart Fundraiser but still want to contribute to Stillmeadow? Download this form and return it to school with your donation.
Fall Volunteer Opportunities: Sign Up Today!

We need your help to staff or donate items for our Fall 2017 events. Click the links below to review volunteer opportunities and sign up.

Fall Mum Sale   (September 27) Volunteers are needed to help unload mums and and assist families during order pick up on Wednesday, September 27.

Scholastic Book Fair (October 2-6) The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Stillmeadow and we need volunteers to set up and staff this event.

Family Photo Days (October 14-15) Volunteers are needed to assist families arriving for their photo session.

Halloween Hop (October 27) More information coming soon!

Turkey Bingo (November 17) Volunteers are needed to donate gift baskets for the raffle. Volunteers are also needed to staff this event, including help with check-in and selling raffle tickets.

Holiday Fair (December 12-15) More information coming soon!
Family Photo Fundraiser: Online Booking Begins Monday!

The Stillmeadow PFO has teamed up with Kim Jaeckel Family Photography to offer Stillmeadow families a convenient and economical way to get professional family photos just in time for the holiday season.

The Stillmeadow Family Photo Fundraiser will take place at Fort Stamford Park on October 14 and October 15. Advance booking required. A 15-minute session is $40. The session fee will be donated to Stillmeadow.

Booking opens on Monday, September 18 at 9:00 am. Click here to reserve your time slot. (note: link will not be active until Monday at 9:00 am.)

Prints, digital downloads, and photo gifts available for purchase directly from Kim Jaeckel Family Photography approximately one week after the photo sessions.   
RULER Workshop at General PFO Meeting

Please join us for the PFO General Meeting on Tuesday, September 26 at 7:00 pm, when Principal Angela Asaro will conduct a parent workshop about the Yale RULER Program for social-emotional learning. Mrs. Asaro will discuss how RULER is used at Stillmeadow and how parents can support this program at home.

Additional Meeting Topics:

  • PFO 2017-18 Budget
  • Upcoming Events and Fundraisers
  • Volunteer Opportunities
Help Stillmeadow Win $500 at the MarcUS for Change 5K

Join us for the MarcUS for Change 5K Walk and Run on Sunday, October 1 at 9:00 am in Mill River Park. This family fun run/walk benefits the Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF). 

The Stamford Public School with the most participants will win $500!

Students participate for FREE. Click here to register.

Following the fun run/walk, stay for additional family events including:
  • Obstacle Course by Chelsea Piers
  • Mayor’s Multicultural Council Children’s Parade & International Dance
  • Community Resource Fair
  • Kids Activity Zone
  • Food Trucks 

Questions? Contact Kristen Stops
Yoga for Grades K-2 Begins September 25

In this after school program, students in grades K-2 will learn yoga in a fun, creative, and non-competitive environment. Children should wear comfortable clothes and bring a large towel or yoga mat.

The 10-week session is $100. Minimum enrollment of six students is required to conduct this class. Maximum enrollment is 12.

Download the registration form and return it with payment to your child's teacher.
Reading Under the Stars is Tuesday, October 3

Join Stillmeadow’s teachers and staff for a fun-filled evening of reading activities on Tuesday, October 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 

Reading Under the Stars is a FREE event. Advance registration required.

Download this form and return to your child’s teacher by September 26. 
New PFO Board Members

Congratulations to our new PFO Board Members:

  • Co-President – Teresa Shafir
  • VP, Communications – Susan Suh
  • PT Council Rep - Allison Migliozzi
  • BOE Rep – Dawn Nolte

Click here to view the full board list.  
A Look Ahead to the Week of September 24:

Monday, September 25 – First session of the Yoga for Grades K-2 after school program.

Tuesday, September 26 – PFO Board Meeting from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Principal Angela Asaro will conduct a parent workshop about the Yale RULER Program for social-emotional learning. 

Wednesday, September 27 – Early Release at 12:30 pm. There is NO Chess Wizards class today.

Wednesday, September 27 – Fall Mum Order Pickup . Mum orders will be available for pickup in the courtyard from 12:30 to 3:30 pm.  
Support Stillmeadow When You Shop!
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
Shop Lovable Labels using this fundraising URL and 20 percent of your total purchase will be donated to Stillmeadow! 
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.

This is a great way to support your child’s school at no additional cost to you.

Ask friends and family to enroll their cards to support our school.
You can earn funds for Stillmeadow by clipping the Box Tops found on hundreds of participating food and grocery products . 

Attach your Box Tops to one of the many fun collection sheets  or save them in baggies. 

Send them to Stillmeadow during special collection periods in October , February and May .
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