Special Edition PTO Newsletter
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Hello Fernbrook Families
Usually, we have our PTO Newsletter on a bi-weekly format, but we were so excited to share with you some very important upcoming events and information that we just could not wait!
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Spring Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Spring Book Fair: Lights, Camera, Read
The Spring Scholastic Book Fair is scheduled for February 27, 2023- March 3, 2023 in the All Purpose/Computer Lab at Fernbrook School, during school hours and during Parent/Teacher Conferences. There will also be evening shopping hours from 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 and Friday, March 3, 2023.
Your child will attend the book fair during the week with their class. Cash or eWallet is accepted. Credit Cards will be accepted during parent/teacher conference times and evening hours, only
Tax:
Similar to the Fall Book Fair, students (or any shoppers) will have to pay NJ Sales Tax on their purchases. The current NJ Sales Tax is 6.625%. We will have signs to remind our students about the tax addition, but please make sure your children understand this added cost.
- For Example: In the past, if you gave your child a $10 bill and the book was $9.99, this amount would have covered the cost. With this new tax addition, if the book is $9.99, the total cost with sales tax will be $10.65.
*Please note that the NJ Sales Tax addition will be in place for all future Scholastic Book Fairs.
Visit our Spring Book Fair website for more information and to create an account for your student.
Teachers will be creating Wish Lists of books for their classrooms. Feel free to stop by during Parent/Teacher Conference times or evening hours to purchase these items or send your child in with an extra donation.
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Spring Book Fair Volunteers Needed
***Please note that in order for you to be able to volunteer, you must be a current PTO Member. If you are not one yet, sign up and become a Fernbrook PTO Member, now!
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Book Drive: Clear Off Those Bookshelves!
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FRiES Celebration Movie Night: For All Participants
To celebrate your participation in the FRiES Program, the FRiES Committee will be hosting a Movie Night on March 3, 2023. The event will be held in the Cafeteria at Fernbrook School at 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM). The event is FREE and will include the movie (The Bad Guys), a snack and a drink. Please make sure to bring a blanket or chair to the event.
An email invitation will be sent to all participants, please RSVP by Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Questions? Email the FRiES Committee at: fries@fernbrookpto.org
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Become a PTO Member:
Why join the Fernbrook School PTO? Because at Fernbrook, we are all a T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More)
For just $20, your Annual PTO Membership fee (during the academic school year) makes it possible for the PTO to fund exciting and enriching learning opportunities/ programs for all of our students as well as to contribute to school improvement projects. We hope you'll become a member of our PTO, today!
Becoming a PTO member does not require participation on a committee. Your financial support will assist us with all the fun programs and activities for the 2022-2023 school year.
For any questions, please email the Membership Committee
Birthday Book Club:
Interested in making your child's birthday extra special this school year? Want to do something to benefit Fernbrook Elementary School? You're in luck! Sign your child up for the Birthday Book Club.
The Birthday Book Club is a great way to celebrate your child's birthday and help support the Fernbrook Elementary School PTO! Sign up, for your child's Birthday Book Club order, today!
Questions? Email the Birthday Book Club Committee at: bdbookclub@fernbrookpto.org
"No Cost" Fundraisers:
The Fernbrook Elementary School PTO has many βno costβ fundraisers in which our families may participate. No cost fundraisers provide opportunities for Fernbrook families to contribute to the Fernbrook School without spending more than they currently spend. Many companies offer benefits to non-profit organizations to assist in their fundraising efforts.
Currently, The Fernbrook PTO participates in Box Tops.
To learn more, visit our website and enroll, today!
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Fernbrook School PTO Executive Board
Loren Darzano | Co-President
Nina Lifshey | Co-President
Dana Pineiro | Administrative Vice President
administrativevp@fernbrookpto.org
Marie Chahed | Treasurer
Soniya Patel | Recording Secretary
recordingsecretary@fernbrookpto.org
Melissa Issa | Corresponding Secretary