Special Edition PTO Newsletter
Wednesday, January 25, 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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Yearbook Orders: On Sale Now!
Thereβs something magical about a school yearbook that brings back memories of the entire school year! This book may be the one place our kids will go to show their kids and grandkids someday, what life was like this year. With this said, the 2022-2023 Fernbrook School Yearbook is officially on sale now through April 1, 2023.
For more information and to order your childβs Yearbook, please visit our website: Fernbrook Yearbook
Questions? Email the Yearbook Committee at: yearbook@fernbrookpto.org
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Fernbrook Reading is Essential Schoolwide (FRiES) Program:
FRiES (Fernbrook Reading Is Essential Schoolwide) is a program that takes place every year to promote reading in a fun, team-oriented environment. Each week your child will track the minutes they read at home (not including homework) and fill out an online form so minutes for each classroom can be tabulated. Weekly updates are given to announce the classroom in each grade that has read the most minutes, most forms handed in or largest increase in minutes read.
New this year, we have four fun reading challenges, one for each week. If a student completes the reading challenge that week, they will be entered into a drawing to win a Scholastic Gift Card that can be redeemed at the Spring Fernbrook Scholastic Book Fair. One winner will be selected per grade at the end of the FRiES Reading program
The FRiES program begins this Monday, January 30, 2023. More information can be found on our website: FRiES Program
Questions? Email the FRiES Committee at: fries@fernbrookpto.org
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Calling All Kindergarten Families: Submit Your 90th Day Photos:
We hope all the Kindergarteners had fun celebrating the 90th Day of School! The Yearbook Committee is currently seeking photos of your child(ren) dressed like they are 90 years old!
We'd love to share your memories. Submit your photo(s), today!
Questions? Email the Yearbook Committee at: yearbook@fernbrookpto.org
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Fifth Grade Movie Night Event
Looking for something fun to do? Bring your grown-up and join your fifth grade friends to watch a movie, have fun and socialize!
WHEN: Friday, February 3, 2023
WHERE: Fernbrook School Cafeteria
TIME: 6:30 PM (Movie will begin promptly at 7:00 PM)
COST: $12/Student (Parent/Guardian is Free)
There will be water and a snack provided to all students courtesy of the Fifth Grade Committee. A concession stand will have additional snacks for cash purchase.
Make sure to remember to bring your blanket and/or a chair to the event.
More information and to register can be found on our website: Fifth Grade Movie Night
Questions? Email the Fifth Grade Committee at: grade5committee@fernbrookpto.org
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Important Upcoming Events: Mark Your Calendars
January 30- February 26, 2023: FRiES Reading Program Begins
February 3, 2023: Fifth Grade Movie Night Event
February 27- March 3, 2023: Scholastic Spring Book Fair
March 3, 2023: FRiES Reading Celebration: Movie Night
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Kindness is Contagious- Student Led Food Drive
The Fernbrook Students are hosting a Food Drive for Fernbrook from January 17, 2023- January 31, 2023. Feel free to send in the following items per grade. Thank you for your help in making this a success!
Kindergarten: Boxed Plain Pasta
First Grade: Boxed Cereal (low sugar)
Second Grade: Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
Third Grade: Peanut Butter (18 oz) no glass please
Fourth Grade: Canned Tuna Fish
Fifth Grade: Canned Vegetables and/or Canned Fruit
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Community News: Spring Registration is Now Open for Randolph Girls Lacrosse
Spring Registration is open for Randolph Girls Lacrosse for grades Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
- Kindergarten Little Stix meets on Sundays in April and May
- First and Second graders play primarily on weekends and work on learning the game with intramural and some out-of-town games
- Third through Eighth Grade teams practice and play other towns
New players welcome at all levels. Equipment is available to borrow. Come out and play this great sport!
Questions? Contact Elisa LaPietra at zlapietra@gmail.com. See you out there! Register with Community Pass.
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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