Cedar Hill Scoop
October 28, 2016
chspto.org
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
October 31 HALLOWEEN PARADES: CHS PARKING LOT
K-2 9:15 -- 9:40 am
3-5 2:00 -- 2:30 pm
November 1 AtoZ ACCESS: ONLY FOR PAID MEMBERS
November 9 ABBREVIATED DAY: 12:45pm DISMISSAL
November 10/11 SCHOOL CLOSED
November 14 PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY
November 14 BOE MTG @ 7pm WAMS
November 17-22 BOOK FAIR - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
November 18-22 ABBREVIATED DAYS/CONFERENCE DAYS
November 19 TURKEY TROT 5K: SEE FLYER
November 23 ABBREVIATED DAY: 12:45pm DISMISSAL
HE BLINDED US WITH SCIENCE!
Many thanks to Mr. Tom Misiak, our district Supervisor of Science and Technology, for sharing our new elementary science program (Knowing Science) and the new national standards for science (Next Generation Science Standards) at our General PTO meeting this past Wednesday. Thank you to Dr. Brian Heineman, Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Principal Ciempola for their participation. And thank you to all who came out for this important talk! If you were unable to attend you can watch the presentation in its entirety by clicking on the following link. https://youtu.be/mJhbfKSdMNg and you can follow along with the attached Elementary Science Curriculum Presentation (see below).
AND THE WINNER IS…..
Congratulations to Lisa Szikman, who won the PTO Spooktacular Parking Spot Raffle Friday, after Mr. Ciempola pulled the winning ticket. This spot will be designated to the winner for the remainder of the school year. Thank you to all who purchased tickets and took part in the raffle.
CHS FALL BOOK FAIR COMING
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Like the changing of leaves and crisp fall days, we can also look forward to the Fall Book Fair coming our way soon! Students and families will have an opportunity to preview hundreds of books, make wish lists, donate books to a class library and make purchases during the Parent/Teacher Conference dates: November 17-22.
As always, it takes many volunteers to make the fair a success. We are in need of Chair for the Day Volunteers. By signing up for this position, you are simply committing to work the entire day- NO EXTRA RESPONSIBILITIES. It just allows us to have 1 consistent person for the whole day. We also always need regular shift volunteers. (Please see the schedule below.) No experience necessary and you can bring your children with you. A table will be set up for them to do their homework, watch a movie or play games on their electronics or even better, they can HELP at the fair! The students love using the scanner and bagging books for our customers. We are also happy to give service hours to any older siblings who help! Please see the schedule below and then click on the sign up to volunteer. www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ca5a72ca0f58-cedar
Any questions, please contact: Inga Matukhina , Charlotte Vigeant , Jenn Youngerman
or Vanessa Lombardo
Wednesday, November 16
1:oo pm- 3:00pm Setup
Thursday, November 17
8:45-3:00-Book Fair Preview Day- K-4
Friday, November 18
8:45-12:00- 5th Grade Sales
12:00-4:00 pm - Open for Sales
Monday, November 21
5:00-8:00 pm - Open for Evening Sales
Tuesday, November 22
12:00-4:00 pm - Open for Sales
3:00-6:00 pm - Breakdown/Clean Up
SEND US YOUR CHS PICS!
Have you ever noticed the bulletin board of pictures by the front office? There are a few volunteers that try to get to all the main events, but if you take a picture and would like to see it featured on the board, send a copy to . Anything from field trips to in class events are welcome. As long as the picture is at a school event with only CHS kids, it will be considered. Thanks and say cheese!
STILL TIME TO JOIN THE PTO!
If you haven’t joined yet there is still time. See attachment for details on how we use the dues. After October 31, access to the AtoZ Directory (both online and via the mobile app) will only be available to paid PTO members. In addition, members will receive the printed directory. If you have verified your data on the AtoZ site and still want to pay PTO dues and purchase the directory, you can: log on to your account via www.schooldirectoryupdate.com and select the option for "PURCHASES"; you can submit a check for $35 written to the CHS PTO in an envelope marked with your child's name, teacher, and grade on it; or you can pay your dues in person at the next general PTO meeting, Oct 26th. In return, you will receive your printed directory in your child's backpack as well as the online version and mobile app. All recently paid directories have been sent home in your child's backpack.
Please contact Michelle Song () with all directory questions.
GIFT WRAP ONLINE STORE STILL OPEN!!!
You can still order gift wrap and other great items from our sale online. Stock up on holiday supplies, gifts, candy, and other house hold items, while earning money for Cedar Hill. Just visit www.clubschoicefundraising.com , Click “Order Online”. When you are finished shopping, enter the Student’s name and our school code CEDA43. All items will be delivered to your home. The online store will be open until December 31. *Please note- All prize promotions have ENDED. NO additional Achievers or prizes from the prize catalog can be earned.*
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE FALL BOX TOPS CHALLENGE!!!!
Mr. Ciempola has announced the winners of our Fall contest- MRS PERDEK'S CLASS TOOK THE TOP SPOT COLLECTING 1268 BOX TOPS! They have won EXTRA RECESS! Our second place class was Mrs. Lacaillade's class with 744 Box Tops and third place goes to Mrs. DeFilippis's class with 729! Amazing! Our top earners were Anna Ortiz, from Mrs. Perdek's class, in first place with 764 Box Tops, and Tally Lake in Mr. Boudreau's class in second place with 395 Box Tops. Finishing in a very close third place was Amelia Kleinle from Mrs. Smerillo's class with 379 Box Tops. All three have earned a gift card from Learning Express for all of their hard work! Congratulations to our winners. Finally, thank you to Lauren Salko for all of your hard work counting and sorting the Box Tops.
Thank you to all who cut, clipped, glued and saved those Box Tops for our Fall contest. Everyone did a great job. Those little pieces of paper that are on the labels in your pantry have raised over $1000 for our school from this contest alone. That means $1000 more in programs and products that your kids can enjoy and benefit from at Cedar Hill School. Remember to KEEP CLIPPING!! Our Winter contest and more chances to win will start at the end of January. Any questions, please contact the BOX TOPS Committee at .
A special thank you to Lauren Salko and Ryan Parker for chairing the Box Top Committee!
GOBBLE GOBBLE... IT'S TURKEY TROT TIME!
The William Annin PTO will be sponsoring it's annual Turkey Trot 5K and 1 mile health run on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Please see the attached flyer for sign ups and additional details.
BERNARDS ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER CALL
Please see attached flyer on volunteering in the community Alliance against substance abuse.
NEED LABELS?
Keep track of your kids stuff at camp and year round with Oliver's Labels. Oliver's Labels are customized, waterproof labels and tags great for avoiding the lost and found. And buying these labels raises money for CHS! For more info visit www.chspto.org and click “fundraising” or to purchase visit us online at www.oliverlabels.com/cedarhill.
FRIDAY FOLDER: Need to sign up for the Cedar Hill Friday Folder and or the Honeywell Alert System?
Here are the Links:
Cedar Hill Friday Folder: http://www.bernardsboe.com/district_information/friday_folders/friday_folder_sign_up/ (remember to check the Cedar Hill box)
Honeywell Alert System: https://instantalert.honeywell.com
HELPFUL WEBSITES:
CEDAR HILL PTO – www.chspto.org
CEDAR HILL SCHOOL - http://cedarhill.bernardsboe.com (school policies and procedures can be found on this website) AtoZ Link - www.schooldirectoryupdate.com
LUNCH PREPAYMENTS - http://www.myschoolbucks.com (online account for student lunches)
SCHOOL CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS - http://www.bernardsboe.com (you can also sign up for Friday Folders and Honeywell Alert System here)
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION - http://www.boxtops4education.com
OLIVER LABELS - www.oliverslabels.com/cedarhill
COSTUMES AND PARTY GOODS - www.costumeandpartyfundraiser.com
(enter Promo Code FUN3072)
AMAZON SMILE -- http://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3679303 Submissions to the Cedar Hill Scoop may be emailed to . Deadline for submissions is Wednesday at 5pm for inclusion on Friday. ALL submissions must be approved by the PTO Presidents.
PTO Presidents: Jen White and Tara Kanofsky, can be emailed at
Editors: Gina Capizzi & Megan Lipset can be emailed at .