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PFO Newsletter for the Week of September 24
PFO General Meeting Tuesday at 7PM - Early Release Wednesday at 12:30PM -
Volunteer for Fall Events - Family Photo Fundraiser - Yoga for Grades K-2
Fall Mum Pickup Wednesday after dismissal - MarcUS for Change 5K
Meadow Farms Fundraiser - RSVP for Reading Under the Stars - Odyssey of the Mind
What's Happening This Week:

Monday, September 25 – Yoga for Grades K-2 begins – register here

Tuesday, September 26 – General PFO Meeting and RULER workshop in the media center from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

Tuesday, September 26 - RSVPs due for Reading Under the Stars - download form here and return to your child's teacher. This is a FREE event, more details below.

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.  Please sign in at the main office before proceeding to the courtyard. If you cannot make this time window, please arrange with another parent to pick up your order.


Yoga for Grades K-2 Begins Monday 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 classes meet Mondays from 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm.

The 10-week session is $100. Maximum enrollment is 12.

Download the registration form and return it with payment to your child's teacher.
RULER Workshop at General PFO Meeting Tuesday at 7PM

Please join us for the PFO General Meeting this Tuesday, September 26 at 7:00 pm in the Media Center, 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
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 is Open!

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.

Here's what you need to know:
  • Booking is now open! Click here to book your photo session.  
  • 15-minute family photos sessions will be available from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15.
  • Photo sessions will take place at Fort Stamford Park on Westover Road.
  • The session fee is $40, payable online by credit card or Paypal, or by sending a check (payable to Stillmeadow PFO) to school after you register.
  • The entire session fee will be donated to Stillmeadow!
  • Proofs will be available via an online portal approximately seven days after your photo shoot.
  • Prints, digital downloads, and photo gifts starting as low as $10 may be ordered directly from Kim Jaeckel Family Photography.

Contact Theresa Baker with questions.
  
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 and Stillmeadow teachers participate for FREE (with promo code: student)

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 
  • Click here for a full Schedule of events at Mill River Park

Questions? Contact Kristen Stops
Reading Under the Stars is Tuesday, October 3 - RSVP today!
• Storytelling • Make & Take Reading Activities • Minute to Win It Games • Sight Word Bingo • Book Fair •

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 Tuesday September 26 . 
Odyssey of the Mind Information Session Wednesday, October 4

Odyssey of the Mind (TM) is the largest international creative problem-solving competition in the world. Students are grouped by grade levels, and each team is faced with a long-term problem and a spontaneous challenge using STEAM concepts, which also incorporates the use of critical thinking skills, creativity and teamwork. Last year Stillmeadow had two teams represented in the competition.

If your child is interested in participating, or if you would like to learn about coaching, there is a mandatory Parent Information Session on Wednesday, Oct 4 at 7:00 pm

Learn more here
A Look Ahead to the Week of October 1:

Tuesday, October 3 – Friday, October 6 – Scholastic Book Fair in the gym

Tuesday, October 3 – Reading Under the Stars in the Media Center from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm – download the registration form here (this is a free event). The book fair will be open during and afterwards for families to enjoy.

Wednesday, October 4 - Odyssey of the Mind Mandatory Parent Info Session at 7 pm

Friday, October 6 – Stop&Shop A+ School Rewards Earning Begins

Friday, October 6 – Last day for Meadow Farms Fundraiser
 
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. 


Mark your calendars for October 10th - 20th – our first box top classroom competition for the 2017-18 school year. The classroom from each grade that collects the most Box Tops during this period will win a special prize!
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