PTO UPDATES APRIL 12TH WEEK 2015
Well, SPRING has finally arrived! And, with the onset of warm weather, there comes an onslaught of ACTIVITIES here at Lynnewood!
We will be in need of lots of volunteers for MayDay, teacher appreciation, and the spring concert/art show. If you can spare an hour at May Day, or make a covered dish for the luncheon, or hang up artwork, it is all greatly APPRECIATED! Thank you in advance for your time! "Many hands make light work".
If you have visited Lynnewood in the past week, we hope you noticed and enjoyed the new furniture in the lobby. It's really looking great, and it gives the students/parents a nice place to sit. Hopefully the kids have also been enjoying the new basketball nets on the playground, with this nice weather!
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MAY DAY! MAY DAY MAY 1ST SCHOOL CARNIVAL MAY DAY 2015
A Fantastic Family event filled with games, prizes, food, moon bounces, crafts and FUN!
FRIDAY, May 1st 1:00-3:30pm …..Rain date Tuesday May 19th
*Early Dismissal from school at 11:50am. Students coming to May Day must return to school with a parent to participate.
$10 Wristbands will be for sale starting at 1:00 that day. $5 for kids 5 and under. *Wristbands can be redeemed for a prize at the end of your stay!
New this year, we will be having a DUNK TANK featuring many familiar faces for $1 for 3 balls. Starting at 1:00, pizza from Hoopty’s, water ice, pretzels, and beverages will be for sale as will a variety of delicious baked goods. We will also have our second annual plant sale. As always, the spirit shop will also be set up for you to stock up on terrific Lynnewood gear
Also new this year, you will be able to purchase ice cream from Mister Softee!
For any further questions about May Day, please contact Danielle Camaratta Vitale at , Nicole Baker at , or Jessica Porreca at .
PRE-ORDER $10 WRISTBANDS NOW ! Please detach and return slips and checks payable to LYNNEWOOD PTO (no cash please) by April 24th. Preordering wristbands is strongly encouraged because there are typically long lines to purchase them on May Day!!!"
. Also, please mark the envelope you send in with your child “May Day Wristband Order” and KEEP IT SEPARATE from May Day raffle money.
The deadline for May Day wristband pre-orders is Friday, April 24th. Students will receive their wristbands on May 1st, with the exception of the Kindergarten students who will not be in school that day due to the Act 80 day. Those kindergarten students will receive their wristbands on April 30th, unless they have an older sibling at Lynnewood, in which case the older sibling will receive their families’ wristbands on the morning of May Day
MAY DAY VOLUNTEERS - PLEASE SIGN UP!
To make the day a success the PTO needs more than 150 volunteers to donate one hour of their time to staff the games and tables. Parents, Grandparents, Friends and Older Siblings (Middle School and High School students also known as junior volunteers) are all welcome to help out during May Day. As always, parents are welcome to have their younger children with them when they volunteer.
Below is a description and the links for volunteering for May Day
May Day is a longstanding tradition at Lynnewood, where the students and their parents enjoy an outdoor fair with games, prizes, food and raffles. It is an afternoon of fun in the sun for the entire Lynnewood Community. And to make this event a success we need over 150 volunteers.
There are many ways to help. You can sign up for a 1 hour shift to staff one of the stations during the event.
Click here to view the sign-up list, and by signing up early, you can volunteer for the job that is the right fit for you, your spouse, grandparents, middle school or high school age children (we need lots of volunteers).
Volunteer link :
Here is a sign up for Baked goods, tables, canopies, set up and clean up.
LYNNEWOOD YEAR BOOK INFORMATION:
Orders: The deadline to order yearbooks has been extended. An order form is attached here,
or you may obtain one at the main office. Please place orders by May 1st.
5th Grade Parents' Tributes: I am contacting all 5th grade parents from whom I have not received a tribute, so if you don't hear from me, please be assured that I have yours.
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DESIGNER BAG BINGO Friday, April 24th at the Palombaro Club 2632 E. County Line, Rd. Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Doors open at 7pm, Bingo starts at 7:30. Bring your own snacks, cash bar.
To reserve a table of 10 or sign up solo click this link: DESIGNERBAGBINGO if you have any issues contact Jenn Brown at
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APRIL 2015:
13-17PSSA English – Grades 3 to 5
20-24PSSA Math – Grades 3 to 5
27-30PSSA Science – Grade 4
295th Grade Basketball Game- Rescheduled to May 6th
MAY 2015:
1Act 80 Day – students dismissed at 11:50am
May Day – 1pm to 4pm
6PTO Meeting at 7pm in library
5th Grade Basketball Game
7Staff Appreciation Day
18 Track Meet at 4pm at Haverford High School
19No School
Rain Date: May Day
20Rain Date: Track Meet
25No School – Memorial Day
28Field Day
29Rain Date: Field Day
COMMUNITY NEWS:
CUB SCOUT ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
Who: Cub Scout Pack 332 from Lynnewood Elementary School
When: Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Lynnewood Auditorium
The Cub Scouts will be planting a tree in honor of Arbor Day on the grounds of Lynnwood Elementary School.
Any boy considering joining Cub Scouts in the 2015-2016 School Year is welcome to come and find out what scouting is all about. All welcome.
Please join us. Refreshments will be served.
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Come to The 36th Annual Evening of Jazz on Thursday. April 23rd at 6:30 in the Haverford high school auditorium. It is a fabulous night of great jazz music featuring the middle school and high school jazz bands.
The guest artist is trombonist, Conrad Herwig, who will be featured with the jazz bands. Enjoy a scrumptious dessert buffet during intermission. Tickets available in advance or at the door – 610-853-5900 x2102 Advance Tickets $10 for Adults / $5 for Students & Seniors
Family Package / $25 for 2 adults and all children in the household
After April 10th $12 for Adults / $6 for Students & Seniors
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Haverford HS Blast :After Prom Party - Help Needed!
As some of you may know the Haverford High school BLAST is fast approaching and is scheduled for Friday, May 1 st. Although there are many volunteers for the decorating and set up they are looking for help for the clean up on Saturday, May 2nd - morning. This is a great opportunity for scout groups and other volunteer organizations!
Please contact Lesline Brothers at who is the volunteer chairperson for this part of the event
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Haverford Music Department Presents the 36th Annual Evening of Jazz
Discounted tickets are now available for the 36th Annual Evening of Jazz on Thursday, April 23, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Haverford High School Auditorium. Performing are the the Haverford Middle School Jazz Ensemble and the Jazz Fords; the Haverford High School Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Combo. Special guest artist is jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig who has been working with Haverford music students all year.
Presale tickets purchased by April 10 are $25 for a family package (2 adults and all children in the household). Individual discounted tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors citizens. A pre-sale ticket order form can be downloaded from At the door, tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students/senior citizens. A dessert buffet during intermission is included in the ticket price. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Haverford School District Jazz Ensembles.
Herwig is on the faculty at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts serving as Area Coordinator of Jazz Studies. To date, he has released 20 recordings as a leader, in addition to contributing to nearly 200 other recording sessions with some of the most notable artists in jazz. He has performed and recorded with Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Frank Sinatra, Joe Lovano and Tom Harrell, among many others. His current album, The Latin Side of Joe Henderson, was nominated for two Grammy Awards.
This is the second year of our Haverford Jazz Residency Program. A guest artist visits Haverford and works with our students over 4 visits. "To say that this new program has been a success would be an understatement. It has been incredible to watch the artist, Conrad Herwig, gain a true bond with our students," according to Michael Fein, HHS music teacher.
The concert will be broadcast live on iRadioPhilly.com
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COME JOIN DREXEL SWIM CLUB!
Drexel Swim Club is accepting new members to their swim club. Do you want to belong to a pool so you can relax on those hot summer days and let the kids enjoy activities with their friends? Then Drexel Swim Club is the place for you. Your children can enjoy activities every day with other children their age, they can learn how to swim with lessons from our swim instructors, or they can join our swim team where everyone gets to swim at the meets. We have float nights, movie nights, and adult/children socials throughout the year. Drexel Swim Club has something to offer for everyone in the family. If you’re interested in joining Drexel Swim Club go to for more information on how to contact us or to submit a membership application.
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Lawrence Park Swim Club:
Lawrence Park Swim Club is welcoming new members! This summer, join many of your Lynnewood friends at this beautiful swim club, peacefully located on Langford Rd in Broomall. Relax poolside, keep the kids active with friends, learn to swim, or join our swim and dive teams. Float nights, movie nights, and kid and adult socials make for a memorable summer. This club has something for everyone! Go to to request a tour or to submit your membership application.
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