December 3, 2008
Tuesday, December 9……………………………………………………………………………………………Holiday Gift Shop
Tuesday, December 9………………………………………………………………………………………………………PTA Meeting
December 24–January 2…………………………………………………………………Winter Break-School Closed
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January Lunch Orders can be placed until Monday, December 15 . Log onto www.ezlunchorder.com
. If paying by check, orders must be placed with EZ Lunch by
Friday, December 12 and checks must be turned in to school by 2:00pm on
Monday, December 15 . If checks are not received by the 15 th , your order will not be placed. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Our next PTA Meeting is on Tuesday, December 9 th at 7:30pm in the Media
Center . Mrs. Pilchman will give a presentation on "Words Their Way" , the new spelling program introduced this year. Please note, childcare will not be provided.
Save the Date – Tuesday, December 9 we will be holding our annual Holiday Gift Shop . This year we are happy to announce that all items will be supplied exclusively by a favorite, local merchant ~ Love Letters . We'll have a wide variety of gifts for everyone in your family from babies to Grandpas! For a list of items available for purchase click here.
We could still use some additional parent volunteers for this event. If you could help out on either the 8th after school to set up or the 9th to help the children shop, please contact either
Mary Coyne at mary@ec.to
or Laura Munson at happeefamilee4@yahoo.com
. We are especially in need of volunteers from the following classes: Mrs. Walsh – second grade, Mrs.
Wallock – third grade, Mrs. Ingoglia – fourth grade, Mr. Ebneth, Mrs. Ehudin, and Mrs.
VanDusen – fifth grade. We really need your help in order to make our children’s shopping experience an enjoyable and memorable one.
Also, for the first time ever, parents will be allowed to purchase items from the
Holiday Shop after school starting at 2:30pm. This is a great opportunity to get stocking stuffers and gifts for relatives and friends at below retail prices. (And don't forget all those people you want to show your appreciation to with a little
"something.") There are many wonderful items so come on by!
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Buzz books were distributed on Monday, December 1. If you did not receive your buzz book, please contact Catherine Bracci cmbracci@comcast.net
or Nancy Goldenstein
Goldenstein@verizon.net
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Many thanks to Karen Gelenites , Cami Konecky , Elaine Anderson , Filona Leechow, and
Christine Bullion for volunteering during education week.
A big thank you to Catherine Bracci , Carrie Wightman , and Divya Seth for organizing the
Diva Lounge - Mom’s Night Out. It was definitely a night full of fun and entertainment.
A huge thank you to Catherine Bracci and Nancy Goldenstein for chairing the buzz book committee. The buzz books would not have been possible without help from Jennifer Grubb,
Meecheong Kim, Linda Noecker, and Daneen Kelly .
Cookie orders will be in on Wednesday, December 10 after school outside the upper gym doors (weather permitting...otherwise we'll be indoors). There are additional cookies available for purchase in case you need more or weren't able to get your order in on time. Cookies are
$12-$14 per package while supplies last. If you'd like to reserve cookies in advance, please contact Susan McCann at (973) 758-9652.
Car
Show your Hillside pride with a Hillside car magnet. Magnets are $5 each. Contact Karen
Gelenites kgelenites@comcast.net
if interested.
Looking for the perfect present this holiday season? P-T Council Scholarship Tribute Cards are just what you need. All proceeds collected go directly to scholarships awarded to deserving high school students. Why not give the gift that gives back? Minimum donation is $6.00 per card or 5 cards for $25.00. Click here to view tribute card order forms, or for more information contact
Elaine Anderson at edandersonl@aol.com
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Parents and Kids: Please check the lost and found located outside the upper gym doors. There are many, many items -- mostly jackets -- that need to be returned to their rightful owner. Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity on December 23.
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A local clothing and toy drive is being held to benefit The Raphael Hernandez K-8 School in
Newark.
Winter clothes and gently used and new toys are being collected until Friday,
December 12th. (Winter clothes include hats, mittens, coats, boots, pants, shirts sweatshirts etc... ADULT AND CHILDREN SIZES ARE NEEDED!) All items can be left on the front porch of
Robin Glaser at 31 Aspen Drive. For additional details, contact robinglaser@gmail.com
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