SPECIAL EDITION: PTO NEWSLETTER
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Hello Fernbrook Families
Usually, we have our PTO Newsletter on a bi-weekly format, but we were so excited to share with you two events that we just could not wait!
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Fall Scholastic Book Fair
The Book Fair will have evening hours TONIGHT, October 26, 2022 and October 28, 2022 from 4:30 PM- 8:00 PM. We have a special guest reader (Dr. Bernal) who will be reading a fun story at 6:00 PM. Additionally, we have all of our 60+ T-Shirt Design entries on display for you to all see and admire!
Scholastic Fall Book Fair: Fall in Love with Reading
Stories create connections and tie us together wherever we are. Scholastic Book Fairs empower kids to find the stories that speak to them. They create community as we safely join each other in a shared love of reading and help provide the support your schools need. We canβt wait to connect with you.
How It Works:
Your child will attend the book fair during the week with their class. Cash or eWallet is accepted. If you would like to attend the Fall Book Fair, we will have evening hours on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 and Friday, October 28, 2022 from 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Credit Cards will be accepted during evening hours, only)
Stop by during the evening hours on Wednesday October 26, 2022 for a special guest reader!
Tax:
For the first time ever, 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 Fall 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 the evening hours to purchase these items or send your child in with an extra donation.
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LAST CALL: All Fifth Grade Students: Fall Festival Event
The Fernbrook PTO and Fifth Grade Committee are proud to announce our first Fifth Grade event of the school year, "Fifth Grade Fall Festival" on October 28, 2022, from 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM at Fernbrook School Gym. For $20 per person, snacks, water, and fun group activities will be provided. In addition, the "Official" Fifth Grade T-Shirt will be distributed at the event.
Note: This is a drop-off event and only Fernbrook Fifth Grade Students can attend these events! Donβt miss out, sign up for the event, today! The deadline to pre-register for the event is TONIGHT. We will accept walk-ins but with cash/check payments only.
Questions? Please contact the Fifth Grade Committee via email: grade5committee@fernbrookpto.org.
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BoxTop$ Information
BoxTop$ Clippings are due Friday, October 28, 2022.
Please send in your BoxTop$ in your child's folder or drop them off to the security vestibule at Fernbrook. Your BoxTop$ can be in an envelope or ziplock bag with your childβs class name.
To learn more about BoxTop$ or to download the sheet to paste your BoxTop$ to, visit our PTO "No Cost" Fundraiser webpage.
Questions? Email the BoxTop$ Committee at: boxtops@fernbrookpto.org
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Randolph Community News
Randolph Girls Lacrosse:
Randolph Girls Lacrosse is offering a FREE INDOOR CLINIC on Sunday November 6, 2022, 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM at the Middle School for grades K-8th. All equipment will be provided. Register with Community Pass under Fall Programs 2022: https://www.randolphnj.org/parks_and_recreation/online_registration or contact the Recreation Center at (973) 979-7081. Bring a friend and try this Great Sport!!
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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 Amazon Smile and 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