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    Memorial School PTA
    Virtual Friday Folder
     
    March 15, 2019
      

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    WELCOME TO THE MEMORIAL SCHOOL PTA!

    Thank you for becoming a PTA member for the 2018-2019 school year! The Friday Folder is a weekly newsletter to keep you informed about upcoming PTA activities and events.   We are looking forward to a great year!

    This year, all PTA memberships are being processed by NJPTA through their new MemberHub website.  Email receipts and links for NJPTA membership cards were sent through MemberHub.

    Please encourage your Memorial friends to become PTA members too!  Membership information can be viewed on our website at https://www.ebnet.org/Page/10191

     

    FUNDRAISING
    RED ROBIN DINE TO DONATE - TUESDAY, MARCH 19th
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    No need to cook dinner on March 19th!  Instead, head over to Red Robin at Brunswick Square Mall for a delicious meal!  You must present the flyer to your server.  Memorial PTA will receive 20% of the proceeds.  Click here to download a flyer.
     
    APEX FUN RUN
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    Coming Soon!!!  This is an exciting two week program which will take place from April 1st - April 12th.  There will be a character building and leadership program that will culminate with a student "run" to raise donations for the Memorial School PTA!   Look for more information coming very soon!
     
     

    SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR 

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    The PTA will be hosting the spring Scholastic Book Fair from April 8th - April 12th. More information will be sent home soon. This is a fun opportunity for kids to shop for books during school. We will also need PTA volunteers to help during the sale. Look for a sign up genius email coming soon.

     

    INTERNATIONAL NIGHT PLANNING MEETING - Monday 3/25 at 7:30PM

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    Come to the first International Night Planning meeting on Monday, March 25th at 7:30PM in the Media Center!   Learn about this event and help to start planning the activities for the night.  (Please note that date for International Night has been changed to Friday, May 3rd).  

     

    THEATER WEEK - March 18 - 22. 2019

     
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    Registration is now Closed for Theater Week. Thanks to everyone who registered! This year's production will be The Pied Piper's Wild West Show and it is guaranteed to be an amazing show! Questions? Contact Laurie Lachs at laurie.lachs@gmail.com

    Theater Week rehearsal schedule is below.

    Monday 3/18: 3:30 - 5:30PM

    Tuesday 3/19: 2:00 - 4:00PM

    Wednesday 3/20: 2:00 - 4:00 PM

    Thursday 3/21: 2:00 - 4:00 PM

    Friday 3/22: No Rehearsal after school

    Friday 3/22: Evening Performance at Churchill Junior High School (Cast arrives at 6:30PM. Show Begins at 7:00PM)

     
     
     
    5TH GRADE COMMITTEE FUNDRAISERS

     

    LAST CHANCE TO ORDER MARIA'S PIZZA GIFT CARDS - Order Deadline Extended Until March 15th!

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    The PTA's 5th Grade Committee is seling gift cards for Maria's Pizza in Milltown.  Maria's Pizza will be donating $10 for every $25 Gift Card Purchased.  The class that sells the most gift cards will receive a pizza party from Maria's! Order some gift cards for your family! Give the gift of pizza for special occasions and holidays! Let’s try to get a big piece of the pie...and make this cheesy fundraiser really deliver!  Please send all orders to school by March 15th.

    Maria's Pizza Gift Card Order Form

     

    GERTRUDE HAWK CANDY SALE  

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    Paper orders are no longer being accepted.  If you missed the main order, you can still place an order online through 3/25 and have it delivered directly to your home. (Shipping fees apply). Go to www.gertrudehawkfundraising.com. Click on "Programs", then click on "Group Member SignUp". Enter the code 113012. Then, create an account and place your order.

    We appreciate your support!  

    Questions? Contact Michelle Cittadino at michcittadino@gmail.com or Laurie Lachs at laurie.lachs@gmail.com

     

    TOUCHDOWN FOR TEACHERS GRANT NOMINATIONS

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    Nominate a Teacher to Win a $5000 Grant from the NY Jets and M&T Bank!

    Nominate a teacher who goes above and beyond and promotes health and wellness in the classroom.  Grand prize winner will receive a $5000 Grant and a school appearance by a NY Jets Player.

    Click on the flyer for more information.  Submission Deadline: 3/29/19

    Touchdown for Teachers Nomination Information

     

    SPIRIT STICKS 

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    Memorial PTA is now selling Spirit Sticks!  Spirit Sticks are small embroidered tags that hang on a keyring for students to display on their backpacks.  They are only $1 each.  We have Mystery Sticks and Grade Level sticks available for sale now!  (We will have more styles available in the future!)  Spirit Sticks are another great alternative to goody bags for class parties or birthday celebrations.  Please use the attached form to order spirit sticks.    

    Spirit Stick Order Form

     

    BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

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    Congratulations to Ariana in Mrs. Stanton's Class!  She was our March Box Top Winner of a Box Top Spirit Stick and a $10 Scholastic Book Fair Gift Certificate!

    Remember that Box Tops can be found on so many items you purchase!  Each valid pink Box Tops coupon is worth 10¢ to Memorial PTA. 

    Our next Box Tops submission deadline is April 1st, with a prize drawing on April 12th.  Let’s keep clipping!

    Looking for an alternative to clipping? Help Memorial PTA double our Box Tops earnings by downloading the @BTFE Bonus App — it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!  You can double your contributions and help fund school needs today. #EveryClipCounts

    http://www.boxtops4education.com/bonusapp 

    For a complete list of participating items, please visit https://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participating-products

    Click here to download a Box Top Collection Sheet  

     

     

    PTA BOARD POSITIONS AVAILABLE 

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    The PTA Nominating Committee is seeking members to fill Executive and Board positions for the 2019 – 2020 school year.

    Elections will be held for the following positions:

    Treasurer (1), Out of School Events (1-2) and In-School Events (2)

    Committee Chair and Co-chair positions will also be available for 2019-2020.

    Descriptions of the positions can be found on our website at https://www.ebnet.org/Page/7601.  If you are interested in filling a position, please contact memorialschoolpta@gmail.com.

     

    SCHOOL STORE 

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    Did you know that we have a school store that's run by the PTA? The school store is open Thursdays during your child's lunch period. Prices range from $0.25 to $5.00 . If you send your child to school with some extra change, he/she can have a fun shopping experience! You'll also be supporting the PTA!

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    Is your child celebrating a birthday soon? The school store has gift certificates that we can distribute to your child's class. This is a great substitution for traditional goody bags. To purchase gift certificates, you must fill out a request form in advance. Click on the link to download the form.  Questions about school store gift certificates? Email Michelle Cittadino at michcittadino@gmail.com

     

    School Store Gift Certificate Order Form

         

    PHOTOS FOR YEARBOOK 
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    Our yearbook photographers can't be everywhere, so if you've got great photos of school events, please share them with us!
    Email photos to katie.heilbronn@gmail.com.  Please be sure to list the names of all students in the photos.
    Thanks for your help!
     
    YEARBOOKS
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    Yearbooks will go on sale in early April.  Information will be sent home.  Please note that 5th Graders DO NOT need to purchase yearbooks.  Every 5th Grade student will receive a yearbook as a gift from the PTA! 
     
     
    OLIVER'S LABELS
     
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    Support the Memorial School PTA when you purchase personalized labels through Oliver's Labels.  These labels are fully customizable and there are so many options for all your labeling needs!  Great for clothes, camp items, and school supplies, etc.  

     20% of every purchase made through our own website will go directly back to the PTA!

    Check them out here! www.oliverslabels.com/EBmemorial  

     
     

    SPIRITWEAR UPDATE

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    Stay warm this winter in a cozy EB Winter Hat!  It's not too late to order! Hats are $15. 
    We also have a limited supply of Memorial t-shirts and other spiritwear. 
    Please email memorialschoolpta@gmail.com and we will let you know what is available.
      

    KARATE SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS

    Two local Karate Schools have been kind enough to help support our PTA!   Karate is a great way to increase physical fitness, self- confidence, self-respect and discipline.

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    Brills Karate in Spotswood offers a special price for one month of classes with all proceeds going to our PTA.  Contact Brills at 732-251-0090 and mention that you are part of the Memorial School PTA or click here to view the Brills karate flyer that was sent home.

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    Satori Academy in Milltown offers a special price for four weeks (includes a uniform) with all proceeds going to our PTA.  Contact Satori at 732-651-0123 and mention that you are part of the Memorial School PTA.

     

     

    MEDIA CENTER VOLUNTEERS
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    Our school media specialist is looking for some parent volunteers to help in the Media Center during the day.  If interested, please email Mrs. Fernandez at lfernandez@ebnet.org
     

    TEACHER GRANTS

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    Attention Teachers!  PTA Teacher Grant Applications are now being accepted.  The third deadline for applications is April 15th.  Use the links below to download the Grant Guideline and Application. 

    Teacher Grant Guidelines for Memorial Teachers

    Teacher Grant Application for Memorial Teachers

     
    NEXT PTA MEETING  
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    Our next PTA Meeting will be held on Monday, April 22nd at 7:30PM in the Media Center.  Hope to see you there!
     
     
     Let's Stay in Touch!

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    Text Message Reminders

    If you are not receiving text message reminders from the PTA, you can join the Memorial PTA Remind account by texting @mempta to 81010.   

    Email

    Contact us at memorialschoolpta@gmail.com

    Facebook

    Click here to follow the Memorial PTA on Facebook

    Website

    Memorial PTA Website can be found at www.ebnet.org. To find us, visit the page, choose Memorial School from the drop down menu. Then, click on Parents and choose Memorial PTA. There you can find general information about the PTA, the PTA Friday Folder, Calendar of Events, Copies of Forms and Flyers, information about upcoming events and more.  

     

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    3/18 - 3/21 - Theater Week Rehearsals (see schedule above)
     
    3/19 - 3/22 - Early Dismissal (1:45PM) - Parent/Teacher Conferences
     
    3/19 - Red Robin Dine to Donate (5PM-9PM - 755 State Highway 18, Space 400A)
     
    3/20 - District Parent University (7PM - Hammarskjold Middle School) - Click here for information
     
    3/22 - Theater Week Evening Performance at Churchill Junior HS
     
    3/25 - International Night Planning Meeting - 7:30PM -Media Center
     
    4/1 - 4/12 - APEX Fun Run (more info coming soon!)
     
    4/8 - 4/12 - Scholastic Book Fair
     
     
     
     
    COMMUNITY NEWS…

    2018-2019 District Calendar

    For a complete list of Community Events, please click here.

     The East Brunswick Recreation Department offers many programs for both children and adults.  To view the Spring/Summer Brochure, please click here

    HEALTHY KIDS RUNNING SERIES

    Attention all kids ages 2-12.  Come run at the Healthy Kids Running Series

    https://www.healthykidsrunningseries.org/

    Race dates are on Sundays: 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 and 6/2. Location: East Brunswick High School

    Come for all or just some of the races.  Registration is open.  You do not have to be an East Brunswick resident to participate.  

     

    East Brunswick Public Library  -

    Go to  https://www.ebpl.org/main/ebpl-events-calendar.cfm to view a Calendar of EBPL Events

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    East Brunswick Public Library Advocacy Group - East Brunswick Public Library is in danger of losing approximately $1 Million of funding if proposed budget cuts are approved.  These changes could have an impact on the students of East Brunswick schools. The East Brunswick Library Advocacy Group is looking for the community to support them by opposing the proposed budget cuts.  Community members who would like to help are encouraged to attend the EBPL meetings and town council meetings and write letters to the town council and to newspaper editors.  See attached files for more information.  

    List of EBPL Board Meeting Dates and Town Council Meeting Dates

    Letters to Editors Contact Information

     
    2018-2019 PTA BOARD Members
    • President:  Julie Rafano
    • VP:  Brianne Mory
    • Secretary:  Sally Stavola
    • Treasurer:  Kelly Lasch
    • In School Events:  Laurie Lachs and Michelle Cittadino
    • Out of School Events:  Kristin Gristina
    • Fundraising:  Lauren Adamo and Jasmin Gonzalez

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Last Modified on March 15, 2019