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    Memorial School PTA
    Virtual Friday Folder
     
    January 18, 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 memberhsip 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

     

     

    CAKE DECORATING CONTEST 

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    The PTA's 4th Annual Cake Decorating Contest took place on Friday, Januray 18th.  Thanks to all of the families that participated and to the Memorial teachers that had the difficult job of judging the cakes! We hope everyone had a great time!

    Click on the link to view photos from the event.

     

    Cake Decorating 2019 Photos on Facebook

     

     

    MEMORIAL BOWL - Refreshment Stand and Charity Donation Collection

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    Memorial School is having it's first ever Memorial Bowl on Friday, February 1st,  where students will play against teachers/staff in Phys.Ed activities.  It is sure to be a fun night!

    The PTA will be helping to collect donations for the Unbroken Warriors Foundation (a nonprofit organization which aides veterans returning from deployment who are struggling with their mental health).  The PTA will also be having a Bake Sale to raise money to be used toward Memorial School Field Day expenses.

    We need volunteers to collect donations and work at our refreshment stand.  We also need donations of snacks and baked goods for our Refreshment Stand.  Please click on the link to sign up to volunteer or to donate a homemade or store bought treat!  Thanks for your help!

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    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

     

    VALENTINE'S DAY CLASS PARTIES

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    Valentine's Day Parties will be held on Thursday 2/14. Room parents will be sending out letters and/or emails to collect food and other items for the parties.   Please remember that only PTA Room Parents that are assigned to the Valentine's Day Party and are on an approved list will be allowed in the building for the parties.  

     

    SAVE THE DATE - PANERA DINE TO DONATE - SATURDAY, FEB. 9th

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    Memorial PTA will be having a Dine to Donate Event at Panera Bread located in Brunswick Square Mall (755 State Rt 18) on Saturday, February 9th from 4PM - 8PM

    Please come out to support our PTA!  Simply show the attached flyer when placing your order and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Memorial School PTA.

    Panera Dine to Donate Flyer

     

    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.  

    Brills Karate is also offering FREE Adult Self Defense Classes on January 29th and February 16th. 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 last week.

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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.

     

    BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

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    Congratulations to Sabrina in Ms. Romba's Class!  She was our January Box Top Winner of a $10 FiveBelow Gift Card!

    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. 

    We are so thankful to the families who have helped us earn $335.00 so far this year.  Let’s keep the momentum going! 

    Our next Box Tops submission deadline is February th, with a prize drawing on Friday, February 15th for a $10 School Store Gift Certificate, so 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 

     

    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!
     
     
     
    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  

     
    NEXT PTA MEETING  
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    Our next PTA Meeting will be held on Monday, February 11th at 7:30PM in the Media Center.  Hope to see you there!
     
      
    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 second deadline for applications is February 15th.  Use the links below to download the Grant Guideline and Application. 

    Teacher Grant Guidelines for Memorial Teachers

    Teacher Grant Application for Memorial Teachers

     
     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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    1/21 - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
     
    2/1 - Memorial Bowl at EBHS (PTA will have Refreshments for sale during this brand new Fun event!  Donations collected will go toward the cost of Field Day and we will also be donating money to the Unbroken Warriors Foundation 
     
    2/5 - NO SCHOOL - (Staff Professional Development Day)
     
    2/9 - Panera Dine To Donate (4PM - 8PM)
     
    2/11 - PTA Meeting - 7:30PM - Media Center
     
    2/14 - Valentine's Day Class Parties hosted by PTA Room Parents
     
     
     
     
    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 Fall/Winter Brochure, please click here

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    EBEF Harlem Wizards Basketball Game Fundraiser - Go to https://www.ebnet.org/Page/9317 for more information and to purchase tickets.

    East Bruswick Public Library  - go to  https://www.ebpl.org/main/ebpl-events-calendar.cfm to view a Calendar of EBPL Events

    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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