Stillwater Township School
November
23, 2011
IMPORTANT DATES
TO REMEMBER
11/24, 25 (Thu. & Fri.) – School Closed Thanksgiving Recess
12/12
(Mon.) – Holiday Concert (snow
date 12/21)
12/13 (Tue.) – Senior Citizen Holiday
Luncheon
NEW ONLINE CALENDAR AND EVENTS
SCHEDULER! We are excited to announce the launch of our new calendar
and events scheduler. Go to www.stillwaterschool.net
and click on the link to view the school calendar for the week and also sign-up
for reminders to any events that are taking place in the school. If you have
any questions or problems subscribing to the notifier,
please contact Assistant Principal, Mr. Bell at 973-383-6171 x 224 or at
christopher.bell@stillwaterschool.net.
HOLIDAY CONCERT DATE CHANGE: The Holiday Concert date has
changed. It will be Monday, December
12 (snow date 12/21)
ATTENDANCE LINE: 973-383-3227
MORNING KEEP NOW AVAILABLE!: KEEP is now offering morning
childcare at Stillwater
School. Contact 383-2213
for more info.
FEMA: If you were affected by Hurricane
Irene and its aftermath, FEMA wants to hear from you. November 30 (original
deadline was Oct. 31) is the last day affected residents can register for aid
with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and submit loan applications to
the Small Business Administration.
Substitute Custodian Needed:
Stillwater
School is in need of
substitute custodians. If you are interested, please call the school at
973-383-6171.
PICTURE RETAKE/MAKE-UP DATE: The make-up date for school pictures
will take place on Wednesday, November 30.
1ST MARKING PERIOD HONOR ROLL:
Fifth
Grade: Danielle Blide, Matthew Cleaver, Gabriel Grodsky, Gage Hendershot, Peter Hennet, Nicole Hoelderlin, Sabrina Leonard, Benjamin Lockburner,
Gretchen Mayer, Kayla Nemeth, Michael Petrullo, Carson Powell, Joseph Rincon,
Kathleen Riva, Jillian Rogers, Alexander Scerbo, Leah
Slobodzian, Annalyse Svendsen,
Kyle Szuszkowski, Julianna
Vazquez, Cleary Waldo Sixth Grade:
Casey Contino, Samantha Givone, Marissa Kepnes, Phoebe
Livingston, Aimee Oliver, Leif Svendsen
Senior Citizen holiday Luncheon
Seating is limited for our Senior Citizen Luncheon on
Tuesday, December 13. The snow date is Wednesday, December 14. The deadline for
ALL sign-ups will be December 2. Please call Susan
Minter at the school to make your reservation (383-6171).
Guests can begin arriving at the school at 11a.m. The event will begin at 11:30am., and should conclude around 1pm.
After School Learning
Center Dates
NOVEMBER: 1, 3 • 15, 17
• 29
DECEMBER: No ASLC
JANUARY: 5 • 10, 12 • 17,
19 • 24,
26 •
31
FEBRUARY: 2 • 7, 9 • 14, 16 • 28
MARCH: 1 • 6, 8 • 13, 15
• 27, 29
TECHNOLOGY: Students have been working with different graphic and drawing programs
in their classes. The students designed holiday art either for Halloween or
Thanksgiving, depending on their grade. For our designs and artwork, we use
either KidPix or PowerPoint. Also, there are many
different types of drawing programs online. Try these websites with your
children. (Please Note: Other links, ads and websites can bring you anywhere
online. Please take time to assist your children when using the Internet.) http://sketchup.google.com/
, http://www.allmymagic.com/
, http://artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/
Student Council: Once again the Student
Council will be having our annual Toy
Drive! This will be going on December 5 through December
9. The toys will be donated to Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy
Drive. If you bring in toys, they have to be new and unwrapped. If you want to
do something for those in need, bring in toys December 5th through
the 9th. Thank you for your help and support! ~ Samantha Givone, Treasurer ~
1st grade news: The first grade classes
have enjoyed learning about the Pilgrims and Native Americans as it relates to
the First Thanksgiving. The children made head pieces and enjoyed a
Thanksgiving feast together. In class the children wrote stories comparing
Thanksgiving then and now. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
4th Grade Language Arts
News!: Have you ever heard of a frindle?
Well, Stillwater School's 4th graders have!
This terrific book, written by Andrew Clements, has grabbed their attention,
especially the main character, Nick Allen. His word war over the word Frindle has taken the town by storm, and Mrs. Granger, the
Language Arts teacher, is ready for battle! This teacher is crazy about
dictionaries, and our 4th graders have become experts at using this reference
tool while reading Frindle. Check out the hallway
near Mrs. Makarevich’s room where students have
created a wall of new words of their own! And if you want to know what a frindle is, just ask a 4th grader!
Staff Jeans Day: The
staff at Stillwater School wore jeans today to donate to a fund to a Stillwater family who
recently lost a loved one. They also donated food to the local food banks in
the area churches.
Thursday, November 24 and Friday,
November 25.
The Following Are
Not School
Sponsored Events
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Senior
Seminar on
Healthy Living: Are
you 60 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and
meet new people? Then join us on Friday, December 16, 2011 at the Stillwater
Fire Department from 9:30AM-12:30PM. Topics will include: Safe Medication Use;
Alcohol Use and the Older Adult; Strategies for Healthy Living; FREE
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & CATERED LUNCH! Seating is Limited! To Reserve your
spot call Janet Martin at 973-383-4121 (Sponsored by the Southwestern Municipal
Alliance, A presentation by Center for Prevention & Counseling)
STILLWATER TWP. TREE LIGHTING: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 @
7pm STILLWATER PARK - Please bring a
ornament to help decorate the tree!
STILLWATER TWP HOLIDAY HOUSE OUTDOOR
DECORATING CONTEST: Entry forms will be available in town hall after 11/21. Judging
will occur the weekend of December 17-18.
Baby Sitter Training: What you need to know and what every
parent wants in a safe and responsible babysitter can be learned through the
American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training course. The
fee for this course is $85. The program is designed for 11 to 15 year
olds. Class will be on Thursday, December 29 (on holiday break) from 9am to
3:30pm. Registration is required and can be done by calling 1-800-REDCROSS or
online at www.redcross.org. Use offering
number #01081607.
FUNDRAISERS
KRHS
Varsity baseball: There
will be a fundraiser at the Newton Friendly’s on Monday November 28 from 6pm –
9pm. A percentage of each customer’s bill will be used to purchase new
equipment for the upcoming baseball season. Any questions, please contact Judi Murch at 862-266-5105 or Helen at 973-570-6059.
Pointsettia
Sale: Dec 3 from 2pm
– 7pm at the Swartswood Fire Dept. Come visit with
Santa from 4pm – 6:45pm. Santa will light the tree at 7pm. Food and drinks will
be available. Proceeds will benefit the Swartswood
Fire Department.
Vendor Fair: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is
having a vendor fair on Sunday, Nov 27 from 1pm – 5pm. Vendors are wanted for
the fair. Tables are $25 each. The fair is to benefit OLMC youth group. For
more info call Katy at 973-579-2355.
Vendors Needed For Holiday
Bazaar: KRHS Softball will
be holding a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 10am to 3pm, at KRHS.
We are looking for crafters, hobbyists and merchandisers to rent a space to
display and sell your products. If you wish to join us for a fun day and would
like to rent a table please email us at krhssoftball@gmail.com. Hope
you can join us!
MARKET DAY: December’s
sale date is Tuesday, December 13. Paper orders are due back to school by
Tuesday, December 6. Online order cutoff is 11pm on Wednesday, December 7. NEW
THIS MONTH: Variety Cheesecake, Stuffed Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, and Taco
Pizzas! FREE THIS MONTH: Every customer who places an order this month will
receive a FREE 7oz. Single Serve Kraft Mac & Cheese item. Also, if you
place your order online and your order is at least $90 (pre-tax), don’t forget
to input the code DECBONUS at checkout to receive a FREE 1 lb. package of
Italian Meatballs. FREQUENT BUYERS: Make two purchases of $40 (pre-tax) between
October and December. Then place a third order of $40 (pre-tax) in January to
receive a FREE Insulated Bag at the January sale pick-up. December is also COOKIE
MONTH!! There are ten delicious varieties to choose from found on page 3 of the
December flyer. They are easy to make, clean-up is also easy, and if you have
children who love to help you bake, get them involved! Questions, contact
Cheryl Castner 973-579-3182.
Stillwater Rec. League is raising money with
Fun Pasta Fundraising. With each online order placed on our group's web page,
40% of the sale (excluding flat shipping rate of $5.95) will go back to our
group and help us achieve our fundraising goal! The website for ordering
is: www.funpastafundraising.com/shop/stillwater
Please check out the
products - they are great for Christmas gifts,
birthday gifts, or just for fun! Best of all you are supporting our kids and
their sports programs!
SPORTS
FROZEN FEET
FIRST GRADERS RUNNING: A new winter running program for girls and boys in first
grade.
Practices will be held on Thursdays from 4:15pm to 5pm at Swartswood State Park. Yes, it will be cold, so
come bundled and it’s fine to run in your snow boots and suits! Goal of the
program is to get our kids some good old fashioned outdoor running fun during
the winter months. All abilities are welcome and the children will be grouped
according to their ability. Starts December 15 and runs until February 23 (no
practice over Christmas break). Cost is $15. Call 973-271-6624 or e-mail
LaurieGordonRun@aol.com to reserve a spot for your child or with any questions.
Stillwater Fredon Little League will be accepting nominations for all board positions
for the upcoming 2012 season. If interested please attend the meeting Monday,
11/21 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at Stillwater School.
Stillwater Basketball is accepting registrations for all 3rd
– 8th graders. We are looking for more players and coaches at all
levels. Any questions please call Robert Nodarse at 973-383-6494 or go to our website
for forms at www.stillwater-rec.org.
BASKETBALL COACHES NEEDED: The Kittatinny Travel Basketball Program is
looking for coaches on the 5th grade and 8th grade
levels. If you are interested, please call 973-600-8626
ATTENTION
ALL 6th GRADE PARENTS: Want to help with the 6th Grade Recognition Party? Our next
meeting is December 14, 7pm in the Tech Room (A112). We would love for you to
share your ideas. Hope to see you there, from Darlene & Suzie. P.S. Email Darlene at darlenekepnes@yahoo.com if
you are not receiving the email updates.
Stillwater PTA
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CRAFTER/VENDOR FAIR: Stillwater Township
School’s PTA is happy to
announce our 2nd Annual Crafter/Vendor Fair. The event is on Friday,
December, 2 from 3pm to 9pm at the school.
Free Admission, Crafters and Vendors will be there to sell their goods,
and Santa will be there from 3-5! Bring your cameras! Park in lower
lot of school, follow the balloons. If you haven't called Cheryl Williver
at 973-886-2686 to save your space yet, do so today! Thank you, and see
you there!
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CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY
SHOP: This year’s Holiday Shop is sure to be enjoyed by all of our
students. Information will be sent home with your child as to when they
will be attending the Shop. While there, children will be able to “shop”
for special gifts for their family members. They always enjoy this event, as
what they purchase and give to their loved ones are true surprises. This
year’s dates are December 7th, 8th and 9th. More info to come!!
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BOOK IT!: Reading logs have begun coming in...keep up the great work with your reading everyone!
Remember...the student who reads the most books between October and December
will receive a prize for their accomplishment. Questions, contact Cheryl
Castner, 973-579-3182 or ccastner@embarqmail.com.
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BOXTOPS UPDATE: Homeroom Contest is Underway! Did you know that
since 2002 our school has earned more than $12,000 just from clipping those Boxtops? Send them to school in a bag or envelope labeled
with your child’s homeroom teacher’s name. We will tally the Boxtops sent in during the year and keep track of each
homeroom’s total. Which class will lead the way with the most Boxtops clipped and collected by June 1, 2012 and earn a special surprise for their homeroom? Look for updates
in future newsletters listing the leading Homerooms. Also, check out www.boxtops4education.com
and sign up to check out our school’s progress and learn about Boxtops promotions and contests. Keep clipping!
Elaine Makarevich, Boxtops Coordinator
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STILLWATER SCHOOL COOKBOOKS: Get a head start on your
holiday shopping and purchase a Stillwater School Cookbook today! They are
currently on sale for $10.00 each. Simply send your request and payment to
school with “PTA Cookbook” written on the envelope, and your cookbook will be
on it’s way to you. Questions, contact Robin
Waldo at 973-300-4002.
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MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: The PTA Membership Drive is an ongoing event
all school year long. If you wish to join the PTA, please return your envelope,
with dues, to school. If you have misplaced yours and would like another one,
contact Wendy Kimble at 973-940-1211 or wak1016@ptd.net. Thank you, and
please consider becoming a member today!
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NEXT MONTH: Vendor/Craft Fair, Family Movie Night,
Children’s Holiday Shop and Roller Skating!
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NEXT PTA MEETING: Our next meeting is Wednesday, December
7th at 7 pm. See you there!!
Stillwater Township School
● PO Box 12 ●
Stillwater, NJ 07875 ●
973.383.6171 phone
● 973.383.7021 fax
