PTO MEETING:
PTO Luncheon meeting has been cancelled for Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
MANITO MINI ENRICHMENT COURSES CALL FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS
The annual mini enrichment courses are approaching and we are in the process of compiling the course offerings available for our children. Currently, we are still in need of parent volunteers to help in all areas--whether it’s teaching or assisting with a class, helping compile excel spreadsheets, or just offering a helping hand during the sessions.
The mini courses will be held on three consecutive Fridays: March 5, 12 and 19 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. (with a severe weather date of March 26). If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, or simply have ideas to share, please contact either
Kim Kamm at (201) 644-8002 or Kris Gonzalez at (201) 787-1643.
Thank you.
NEW POLICY FOR NEWS FLASH:
Hello Committee Chairs,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your hard work.
Also I would like inform you of a new policy regarding the News Flash. Starting next week if you have an article to go in the weekly News Flash it should be sent to Daphne by Sunday Night. The News flash goes out on Tuesday morning.
This is the email address to use: Manitopto@oaklandschoolsnj.org
There is a new building usage form which I will copy and put in the folder in the PTO basket in the school office.
Thanks you,
Jennifer Smith
STOP AND SHOP A+PROGRAM BONUS BUCKS
Stop and Shop offers an easy and rewarding fundraising program for our school. Manito earns money for every transaction made by a registered card. So please register your card today at ww.stopandshop.com/aplus or call 1-877-275-2758 to register your card over the telephone.
Any questions please call Sheelagh McKeon at 201-644-8431
OAKLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION:
The Oakland Education Foundation’s Annual Gala which will feature “Casino Night at Portobello” banquet location on Ramapo Valley Road. The event will be held on Saturday, March 27, 7:00 p.m. to Midnight. The event includes hors d’ouevres, a fabulous, full course buffet dinner with stations, beverages, viennese table, dancing, and, of course, Black Jack, Poker, Roulette, and Craps tables. Each guest receives $100 in complimentary chips. Players can cash in their winnings for entry into exclusive, high-valued raffles.
Don’t gamble? Join your friends on the dance floor or try your luck at fantastic raffle prizes and a super 50/50 drawing. 50/50 tickets will be sold prior to and at the event, winner need not be present. Tickets are $100/person. Reserve your seat today. Look for a flyer in your child’s backpack or email the OEF at oef@oaklandschoolsnj.org. All proceeds will help support Oakland’s K-8 schools.
VMS PTO ClOTHING DRIVE:
We are collecting: Wearable and usable clothing(men's,women's and children's)
* Shoes and accessories(handbags,belts,scarves,ties and hats)
* Linens (bedding,curtains,tablecloths,towels)
* Stuffed animals
* Hard toys
Please drop off your items in tightly tied plastic bags at Valley Middle School between January 19th and February 11th, 2010.
The VMS PTO will earn money for every pound we collect.
Any questions...contact Mierette Stocker, 201-337-6956 or mrmrs@optonline.net
HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY PARENT EDUCATION SEMINAR:
Winter Series
The following are upcoming workshops to be hosted by the Heights Parent Education Committee. If you are interested in attending either workshop, please register using the registration form that can be found in Downloadable Documents.
Thursday, March 11 at 7:30pm – Organization Strategies for School Success
Dr. Richard Gallagher from the NYU Child Study Center will present Organizational Skills for School Success
SUPERINTENDENT'S LETTER TO PARENTS RE: FLU PREVENTION 10/28/09
OAKLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION:
Save Money, Raise Money Through TD Bank
The Oakland Education Foundation (OEF) is now participating in the TD Bank Affinity Program, which is helping the OEF raise money for Oakland's K-8 schools by donating a percentage of all balances linked to the OEF Affinity Program. Link your existing TD Bank account(s) or open a new account. TD Bank will deposit $25 into your account if you open a new, non-interest bearing checking account. Call or stop by your branch to link your account to the Oakland Education Foundation Affinity Program. The OEF will be notified only of the number of accounts linked. No one will have access to any individual’s account balance information. Each year TD Bank will donate a percentage of the average balance of linked accounts.
Local TD branch phone numbers:
Oakland: 201-337-1421
Franklin Lakes: 201-847-1251
CORRECTION:
Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ VMS.
IMPORTANT DATES