THE PTO PRESS
November 2020
Hello SWSD Community,
As we approach this Holiday Season, the PTO would like to thank the SWSD community for its support and generosity throughout the first trimester of PTO-sponsored activities. We have a lot of exciting events to look forward to over the next few weeks and we hope you safely enjoy your holiday celebrations. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Save the Date
November 18-December 11: Virtual Holiday Raffle 2020
December 12: Holiday Raffle Prize winners announced
November 19-December 30: South Jersey Holiday Light Show
November 27-December 30: Winter On Broad Holiday Light Spectacular
December 1: Deadline for Hammer & Stain Take Home Kit ordersDecember 8: Curbside Pick Up for H&S orders - Charles Harker School 4p-6p
December 14: PTO Board Meeting ~ 7pm ZOOM
SWPTO Virtual Holiday Raffle 2020 - Starts Today!
You won’t want to miss the chance to win one of the incredible prizes! Prizes included in this raffle are: a 32GB iPad; Nintendo Switch Lite Bundle; American Girl Doll of the Year 2020-Joss’s ‘Ultimate Collection’; Three Little Birds Professional Photography Session; Local Restaurant Gift Card Bundle; $250 Cash. The Virtual Holiday Raffle will be available online November 18th through December 11th. Winners will be notified via email and will be announced December 12th on the PTO Facebook page. The PTO has established this fundraiser with the goal to purchase colorful, durable picnic tables for student use at all four elementary buildings to increase outdoor student instruction and enjoyment. Thank you for your support of this virtual fundraiser and best of luck! Get your entries right here:
Preview of Holiday Raffle Prizes
Apple iPad
Sponsored by Lempert Orthodontics
Switch Lite Bundle
Sponsored by Comet Care
American Girl Doll Of The Year Ultimate Collection
Sponsored by Levco Enterprises
Professional Photography Session
Sponsored by Janelle Jackson, owner/photographer of Three Little Birds Photography
Restaurant Gift Card Bundle
$250 Cash Prize
Hammer & Stain Take Home DIY Kits
Deadline is December 1st, click on our exclusive fundraising webpage:
https://www.hammerandstainlogan.com/collections/fundraisers-1/products/swedesboro-woolwich-fundraiser
There are five projects to choose from, forty stencil designs, and loads of stain and color choices to create your own custom piece.
Drive-by, curbside pick up will take place at Charles Harker School on Tuesday December 8th, 4pm-6pm
*You must be available to pick up your kit(s) on this date designated at check out*
~Stencils include both adult and youth options
~H & S offers a donation to the PTO for each kit purchased
~Perfect for a school break activity, a holiday gift, or new home decor
Thank you for supporting this virtual fundraiser and have fun creating your project!
South Jersey Holiday Light Show
Winter On Broad Holiday Light Spectacular
This is a brand-new, dazzling outdoor holiday light attraction bringing the magic of the holiday season to Philadelphia through an immersive, one-of-a-kind event where guests can stroll outdoors through a winter wonderland of lights, shopping, and dining. Set just steps from Wells Fargo Center in the arena’s expansive, open-air lots, this illuminated wonderland will boast a 160,000-plus square foot blueprint housing 193 larger-than-life light sculptures and displays powered by more than a half-million light bulbs. The vast footprint of Winter on Broad Street allows for a safe and socially-distant seasonal experience as patrons stroll among the massive light sculptures in this twinkling metropolitan escape. In accordance with city guidelines, guests attending the holiday experience will be capped at a set number and required to wear a mask at all times, except while seated in designated food and beverage areas. Social distancing practices will also be facilitated through timed tickets and entry. Children five years of age and under receive free admission. Top three schools in our region for ticket sales will win a virtual classroom visit with the Philadelphia Flyers own Gritty! When purchasing your tickets, please select Swedesboro-Woolwich School District from the drop down menu on the purchase page and Wells Fargo will donate a portion of ticket sales to the Swedesboro-Woolwich PTO. Tickets will be emailed to you directly prior to your scheduled date.
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Amazon Smile
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2020-2021 PTO Board Members
Helene Santillo, President
Amy DeYoung, Treasurer
Niralee Patel, VP Clifford
Kenyetta DiSandro, VP Stratton
Liz Rodier, Co-VP Harker
Kristin DeAngelis, Co-VP Harker
Elaine Luoma, VP Hill
Danielle Stockdill, Corresponding Secretary
Jessica Gilbert, Recording Secretary