Fernbrook School PTO Newsletter
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Thank You!!!
Thanksgiving is a time to be able to sit and reflect on what you are most grateful for. For us on the PTO Executive Board, we are most thankful for all of our amazing Fernbrook Teachers, Staff, Administrators and Families. What you all are doing makes a huge difference to us all (and you may not even see it.) Whether you're making a school warm for a student or family who may otherwise struggle to connect, graciously volunteering your time for different events or committees, participating or supporting in our fundraisers or you're helping a teacher get through a hard day (or even week), you are the difference. So we wanted to extend a very BIG Thank you to you all! We would not have such an amazing Fernbrook Community without our continued partnership.
We hope you all have a very healthy and happy Thanksgiving holiday next week!
Loren, Nina, Dana, Soniya, Melissa and Marie
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Save Around Coupon Book
Not sure what to get a friend or family member for the holidays? Youβre in luck! We are happy to announce we will be running the Save Around Coupon Book (Formerly Kidstuff Book) fundraiser! The Fernbrook PTO will earn $12.50 for every book sold. Please share this with family and friends to help make this fundraiser a success!
Physical books have already been distributed last week to all students and you can purchase your Save Around Coupon Book, today! Visit: Save Around Coupon Book
Orders and payments are due on: November 18, 2022. Questions? Email Melissa Issa at:
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Fernbrook Outreach Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Fernbrook PTO Outreach Committee is sponsoring our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. From now until November 22, 2022, we are looking for the following food donations:
- Kindergarten: Canned Vegetables: Mixed, Green Beans, Corn, etc.
- First Grade: Canned Fruit or Cranberry Sauce
- Second Grade: Rice or Potatoes: Instant Boxed/Canned
- Third Grade: Corn Bread Mix or Stuffing
- Fourth Grade: Gravy or Milk: Canned or Carton
- Fifth Grade: Pumpkin/Apple Pie Filling or Boxed Pie Crust
In addition, we will be happy to also take any monetary donations to help purchase gift cards or for these items as well.
Please sign up for a food donation or to learn more, please visit: Fernbrook Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Please note that the Fernbrook Thanksgiving Food Drive deadline is noon on November 22, 2022.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Questions? Email the Outreach Committee at: outreach@fernbrookpto.org
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Holiday Poinsettia Sale
Interested in decorating your home for the holiday season and looking to benefit all Fernbrook Elementary Students in the process? You're in luck! The Fernbrook School PTO is holding a Holiday Poinsettia sale. Raised locally at Riverside Greenhouses, these 6" potted live poinsettia plants (you can choose either red or white) will provide beautiful decor all through the holiday season. Orders are due on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 and pickup will occur on Friday, December 2, 2022 (more details to follow).
Pricing Information:
One (1) Poinsettia for $10
Two (2) Poinsettias for $18
Three (3) Poinsettias for $25
Additional poinsettias can be purchased for $8 each.
Order your Holiday Poinsettias for your home, business or for holiday gifts, today!
Note: Poinsettias should remain indoors or in an area above 55 degrees.
Questions? Email: Dana Pineiro at: flowersale@fernbrookpto.org
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Amazon Smile: For the Holiday Season
AmazonSmile is a program operated by Amazon that offers all the same products, with the distinction that a portion of the price of eligible purchases goes toward the buyerβs charity of choice.
Did you know that when you shop with AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation contributes 0.5 percent of eligible purchases (thatβs $5 of every $1000 spent) to a designated charityβin this case, our very own Fernbrook Elementary School PTO? Especially for frequent Amazon users (and who isnβt?), itβs an effortless way to give back to our very own school!
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Submit Your "Halloween" Photos
It's not too early to think about your student's end-of-year memories! The Yearbook Committee is currently seeking photos of your children in their spooky, silly and fun Halloween costumes.
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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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