ADS Corner News
February 2021
The Great Kindness Challenge is Here
Students in grades Pre-K through 2 are to complete the Junior Edition Acts of Kindness sheet. Parents are to initial and date when completed.
Students in Third Grade are to choose 20 Kind Acts and have an adult sign off when each kind act is complete.
Students in Fourth Grade are to choose 40 Kind Acts and have an adult sign off when completed.
Return the sheet to Ms. Placko in person or via email. Due date: February 19, 2021.
Each student that enters the completed kindness acts will be entered into a contest that will have Two winners! The prize is a gift card. Categories: Grade PK- 2 and Grades 3 &4.
So go out there and be kind. (Check sheets will be available in the student's google classroom.)
Important Dates!
- The Heart Challenge
- Feb 1- Feb 8th - Book Donations (Drop box at ADS)
- Feb. 1 - Blue and Gold Bulldog Day (Spirit Day)
- The Great Kindness Challenge (Feb. 2 -Feb 19th)
- February 2 - Picture Day- postponed until Feb. 17th
- Feb 5 & 8.- Nothing Beats Kindness (Jersey Day - Rep for the Super Bowl)
- Feb 8.- Connect for Community - 100th Day of School Celebration of Donation Feb 8-19th
- Feb 9 - Picture Day
- Feb. 10 - Dreaming of Kindness (PJ Spirit Day)
- Feb 12 & 16 Kindness makes your heart grow - Wear red or pink Valentines ' Day / 1/2 Day
- Feb. 13th - Free Books at the Butler Library 10AM- 3PM
- Feb. 15 - No School
- Feb. 17- Gold Day- Picture Day
- Feb. 19 - Peace, Love and Kindness (Tie Dyed Spirit Day)
- Feb. 19th - The Great Kindness Challenge- Entries are due to Ms. Placko
- Feb. 22- Blue and Gold Bulldog Day (Spirit Day)
Healthy Body; Healthy Mind: The Kids Heart Challenge is here! Keep an eye out for more information the First week of February!
Community Service: 100th Day of School “100 Ways to Show We Care”
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As you may know, each year schools celebrate the 100th Day of School. On February 11th, Aaron Decker School will celebrate our 100th Day of School. This year, in partnership with “Connect for Community,” we would like to use this day to show our children what 100 cents can buy.
We are asking each child to bring in one item of something we use every day, with a cost of $1.00 or less. The collection will run from February 8-19. If your child is all virtual, we will arrange for drive-thru drop offs on Friday February 12 and 19. Please see the list below for which items we are collecting at each grade level.
Pre-K
Comb or Brush
Kindergarten
Toothbrush
First Grade
Deodorant
Second Grade
Bar Soap
Third Grade
Toothpaste
Fourth Grade
Shampoo
“Connect for Community” is a program started by a small group of volunteers to help supplement donations to our local food pantries. Our 100th Day of School donations will provide local homeless shelters and social service agencies with essentials such as toiletries and hygiene products for the members of our community who need it most. Many of these items such as soap, toothpaste and toilet paper, are not covered by food stamps yet they are all necessities in life. Since the program began in 2010, students all around New Jersey have donated nearly 100,000 items!
Thank you in advance for all of your support for people in need!
Community Book Drive!
We are asking the community to assist with donations of "gently used/ almost new" books in the (Pre-K to Middle School) range. Donations can be dropped off in the marked donation bin located outside the main entrance of ADS until February 9th.
We are committed to sharing the love of reading and learning with all of our
children. Please join us in making this event a great success.
Free books will be distributed on Saturday, February 13, 2021, from
10:00am - 3:00pm at the Butler Public Library.
Bulldog of the Month
Caught Being Kind
Congratulation to two 3rd Graders!
Kate B. and Sierra H. welcomed a new student to their class. They modeled the Aaron Decker Bulldog way by being kind, respectful, and being responsible to help her fit in.
PTA -- Valentine's Fundraiser
Please see the attached information regarding the PTA Valentine’s Day fundraiser. Use this form to place your order to purchase Chocolate Bombs or Chocolate Covered Oreo for the PTA fundraiser. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKsuzzEtPha9OfNWpqkYtkvpPZqvWs-Y5JEiV1lYHXTTp-0g/viewform
Any questions, please contact Nichole Gawronski (201) 452-9036 or Ashley Natale (973) 296-9562. Deadline is February 5, 2021. Pickup will be held at Aaron Decker Breeze Way on February 11th from 4-6pm.