PFO Newsletter 10.20.23

October 20, 2023

News & Events

16th Annual Stamford Charity Chili Cookoff

Preparations are underway for the 16th Annual Stamford Charity Chili Cookoff to benefit The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County,Inc.! This year's event will be Saturday October 21st from 11am - 2pm at J.M. Wright Technical High School

They are still looking for contestants - Event Link Here. If you are interested in competing, please email Stamford Chili Cookout at stamfordchilicookoff@yahoo.com ASAP!

Karaoke Machine

Do you have a Karaoke machine that you can lend to school for Spirit Week?

Donate to PFO via Venmo Here

Thank you for considering donating to the PFO! If you do make a donation, please note if you would like your donation to be used towards Teacher Appreciation Week, Senior items, or the general fund. You can make a donation via Venmo Here or make your check out to JMWT PFO and leave it in the main office.

Please see other ways below the PFO supports our students, faculty and school.

2024 Discount Cards Good Through 6/30/24

If you missed these at the Humbled Coffee House selling event in June or the Car Show in May, you still can order your card now!

When you purchase a card(s) via Venmo, you will be contacted to arrange the card being left at school for you or a meet up or drop off can be arranged with a parent PFO volunteer member.

Also be on the look out for some seniors selling cards at Liz Sue Bagels and CoalHouse Pizza!

Order your discount card via Venmo for only $20 @JMWrightPFO http://www.venmo.com/JMWrightPFO or pay check to JMWT PFO or cash. Contact PFO.

JMWT Magnets

The JMWT magnets (4" circle) are only $5 each. You can pay via Venmo @JMWrightPFO or make check payable to JMWT PFO.

Fall Cleaning?

Please drop off all of our old clothes and textile items to the JMWT textile bins and help raise funds for our school! Spread the word!

Our bins have brought in over $1,000 for just being there!

The bins are located at the front entrance of the school near Cubeta Field for convenient drop off.

We accept all sorts of used textiles (clothes, sheets, shoes, bags, stuffed animals, curtains, drapes and throw pillows). Our bins prevent discarded items becoming part of landfills and gives them a second life. You can view more info here

You will be supporting J.M. Wright Technical High School plus this helps our environment! ♻

Did You Know?

Teachers, did you know that you can get up to $50 reimbursement from the PFO for out of pocket expenses that you purchased for your students and/or classroom?

You can submit this form along with the receipt(s) once per school year.

We appreciate All that you do for our students!

Shop at Cobs Bread until 11/5 and support the JM Wright students who are in the Westhill Marching Band!

Is Your Child On Track in Math?

IvyMath is providing all J.M Technical High families with a free online math tutoring session and an in-depth parent conference to discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to grade level.

IvyMath will also create a custom learning plan that maps out the exact areas your child should be focusing on in math. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions, and understand what your child needs to feel confident and stay on track in math this year.

The IvyMath tutoring session, parent conference, and learning plan are free for all J.M Technical High families. Popular times fill up, so please register quickly! Signup now at: IvyMath.com/Boost

School Information

CTECS Job Board

Do you know that the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System has a job board?

Employers from across New England are eager to hire CTECS students and graduates, and regularly post job opportunities in all trade areas. These include full time, part time, internships and freelance positions.

Click Here

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