Stillwater Township School

December 2, 2011

www.stillwaterschool.net

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

12/12 (Mon.) – Holiday Concert (snow date 12/21)

12/13 (Tue.) – Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon

12/19 (Mon.) – Board of Ed. Meeting @ 7pm

12/23 (Fri.) – 12:40pm Dismissal

12/26 – 12/30 – School Closed for Holiday Recess

1/3 (Tue.) – School Resumes

1/16 (Mon.) – School Closed – Martin Luther King Day

1/26 (Thu.) – 2nd Marking Period Ends

 

 

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.

 

 

Substitute Custodian Needed:  Stillwater School is in need of substitute custodians. If you are interested, please call the school at 973-383-6171.

 

 

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

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

 

 

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 ~

 

Library Update: December is an exciting time in library! Preschool, kindergarten, first, second and third graders will enjoy a variety of seasonal books that correspond to their classroom themes and address multiple cultures and traditions. They will explore new vocabulary, make connections to the text to develop comprehension skills and engage in discussions prompted by the readings. Fourth Grade students will present their first book reports and practice finding books in our library. Fifth grade students will discuss strategies for reading nonfiction text, and sixth grade students will begin developing research skills. We’ll be very busy working hard in library all December long!

 

MUSIC at Stillwater School: On Monday, December 12 the 2nd & 4th graders as well as the intermediate band, the 5th & 6th grade chorus, and the handbell ensemble will be performing in our Holiday Concert. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m., and all families and friends are invited to come hear the Stillwater students in their first performance of the year. The children have been working hard and are excited to participate in this concert. Hope to see all of you there. On Tuesday, December 13 the intermediate band, 5th & 6th grade chorus and handbell ensemble will open the Senior Citizen Luncheon with a performance of the music they presented at the evening concert. Later in the luncheon, the kindergarten classes and the 1st graders will provide musical entertainment. What an exciting time of the year!  Happy Holidays!

 

 

The Following Are Not School Sponsored Events

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE IN STILLWATER: The Historical Society will host a Christmas Open House on December 4, 2011 from 1pm to 4 pm at the Society’s museum. Visitors will enjoy carriage rides, live music, Santa, museum tours, homemade trifle and a bake sale. The Historical Society’s museum is located at 900 Main Street, Stillwater, NJ. For more information, send e-mail to: betty.english@historicstillwater.org.

 

Senior Seminar Healthy Living: Are you 60 or older and looking for an opportunity to learn how to stay healthy and meet new people? Join us on Friday, December 16 at the Stillwater Fire Dept. 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

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.

 

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 pg. 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.

 

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.

 

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

·         Boxtops Update!: The homeroom contest is really close, and some new classes have moved into the top 3 slots. Keep clipping and bringing in those boxtops! Remember, each one is worth 10 cents for our school. Each bundle of 50 earns $5 for our PTA! The contest lasts all year! The top 3 Homerooms are: 4th grade – Mrs. Bickhardt; 6th grade – Ms. Conry and 3rd grade – Ms. Mosner. *Don’t forget to go to boxtops4education.com and sign up as a member for our school. When you shop online throughout their site, we also collect bonus boxtops!

·         CRAFTER/VENDOR FAIR:  IT’S TONIGHT!!!!!!  Please come out tonight, December 2nd, from 3 to 9 pm to our 2nd Annual Crafter/Vendor Fair!  Admission is free, and Crafters and Vendors will be there to sell their goods.  Come out and get a start on your holiday shopping, or, if you are almost done with your shopping, come out and you might just find that very special gift you have been looking for.  SANTA WILL BE THERE FROM 3 TO 5 PM...bring your cameras!  Park in the lower lot behind the school and follow the balloons.  Any questions, call Cheryl Williver, 973-886-2686.  We hope to see you there for a night of shopping and fun!

·         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. Many volunteers are already signed up to offer assistance to the children.  This year’s dates are December 7th, 8th and 9th. More info to come!!

·         FAMILY FUN NIGHT/MOVIE NIGHT:  Next Friday, December 9th is MOVIE NIGHT!!!  The evening begins at 7 pm in the All Purpose Room, where the children will have an awesome time dancing to the Wii on the large movie screen.  The movie will begin following a fun dance session.  We will be watching A Christmas Carol...a wonderful movie that is not just about the holiday season, but also teaches us how our past, present, and future actions can either have us living a sad and lonely life, or a wonderful and happy life, it’s all up to us!  Such a wonderful message to teach our children.  Popcorn and bottled water will be available. Bring your chairs, blankets, pillows, etc...and enjoy the movie!  FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL, THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT.  WE ASK THAT ALL PARENTS OR ADULT GUARDIANS PLEASE REMAIN WITH THE CHILDREN SO THAT THEY, AND EVERYONE ELSE IN ATTENDANCE, MAY ENJOY THE EVENING. We hope to see you there!!

·         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.

·         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

·         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.

·         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!

·         NEXT PTA MEETING: Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 7th at 7 pm. See you there!!