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SES PTABoard Issue
Number 4 February2008
President's
Message
* Cast & Crew
of the Wizard of Oz....bravo! A
fantastic production!!
Many Thanks To:
* JoMarie
Totten & crew for the wonderful Someone Extra Special Dance.
* Carol
Skrypek & Linda Kelly for the
Sweetheart Dance, everyone had so much fun!
* 6th grade
parent volunteers, you are truly a dedicated group!
Help Wanted:
* Box Tops
chairperson for the 2008/2009 school year.
* Yearbook
committee for the 2008-2009 school year. Public Forum
Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast
We need volunteers to donate baked good's/breakfast foods
late March early April for this event. Call Kim Kane at 296-7685.
DELAWARE VALLEY SCHOOL CAMPUSES ARE COMPLETELY TOBACCO
FREE
THIS IS NOT JUST THE SCHOOL BUILDING BUT THE SURROUNDINGS
AS WELL. Please keep this in mind when you are attending school functions. No
Smoking ALLOWED
PTA 2007-2008 Board Members
President - Lisa Matarazzo
686-5487*LisaPaul@ptd.net
President Elect - Kim Kane
296-7685*ckane@ptd.net
Vice President - Cena Block
296-2362*cenabeth@ptd.net
Treasurer - Kathy VanWie
686-7081*kvwie@ptd.net
Recording Secretary - Amy Wright
296-5059 *rwrighta@ptd.net
Corresponding Secretary - Linda Platt
409-0438 *ilmdaaf@ptd.net
Discrimination and Gang Activity in
Pike County
Saturday, March 1st from 10am to 2pm
Several local community organizations and the
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission are hosting a forum to address
discrimination and gang activity in Pike County. The Forum will be open to the public and is on Saturday, March
1st from 10am to 2pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
located in Dingmans Ferry off Route 209 (signs between mile markers 8 and
9). Refreshments will be provided. Speakers include representatives from the
Tri-State Unity Coalition, Unity Coalition of the Poconos and Pennsylvania
Human Relations Commission. The
Rallying Youth Organized Together Against Rape (RYOT) from Safe Haven will put
on a socio-drama. Also speaking will be
Michael Leonard Sr., a criminal justice consultant and gang expert
(www.gangsrreal.com) and Dr. Letitia Lladoc, a multicultural instructor and
educator. As communities become more
aware of bias and gang activity they are more empowered to address it. Please attend the forum to learn how you can
help protect and take back your community.
For more information, contact the Tri-State Unity Coalition at
570-686-5555 or www.tristateunity.org and
tristateunity@gmail.com.
Relay for Life
Mrs. Maida has challenged the PTA to organize a team for
''Relay for Life'' which will be held on May 30th & 31st to benefit the
American Cancer Society. Contact Mrs. Maida for more information.
Dates To
Remember
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February 29th 3rd-5th grade Reading Incentive Sleepover
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March 8th Winter Carnival 11:00 - 2:00
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March 18th PTA Meeting 7:00 pm
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March 20th - 24th Spring Recess
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March 29th Tricky Tray SES 5pm Snow Date April 5th
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April PSSA testing in reading & math for 3rd-6th
grades
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Principal's Message
2008 - 2009 Slate Of Officers
The following people have volunteered to serve on the
2008 - 2009 PTA board Thank you for all your hard work.
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Past President - Lisa Matarazzo
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President - Amy Wright
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President Elect - Linda Platt
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Vice President - Meghan Rinkel
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Treasurer - Carol Ann Dardia
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Recording Secretary - Eva Lindaas
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Corresponding Secretary - Laura Volavka
Random Acts of Kindness
In December students made and sent holiday cards to our
troops stationed overseas. January the children made Valentine cards for
residents of area convalescent homes. Any suggestions for a Random Act of
Kindness activity call Donna Moraski
686-1637
Popcorn at Lunch
The 6th grade recognition committee is back in the
popcorn business. Unless it is a 2-hour delay, popcorn will be sold every
Wednesday. The cost is $.50 per bag and tickets will be sold on Wednesday
mornings.
Principal's Message
Dear Shohola
Parents,
*February has been a very hectic month so far. The weather this winter has really been
problematic. Let*s hope that spring
comes early.
*As you know, our Parent-Teacher Conferences have been
rescheduled for this Thursday, February 21 (weather permitting). Students will be dismissed at 12:15. If we should have a delayed opening on
Thursday, the conferences will again be rescheduled and students will have a
regular dismissal at 3:30 p.m.
*Our 5th graders are finishing up make up examinations
for the PSSA Writing Assessment. The
students really worked hard, in spite of the many weather distractions. Our next round of PSSA*s will begin on April
1st. Students in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
will participate in the Reading and Mathematics assessments.
*The 3, 4, and 5th grade Reading Incentive Sleepover is
scheduled for Friday, February 22. This
is always a great event. Reading,
physical activity, and snacks are shared throughout the evening. The evening concludes with a movie and
students return to their respective areas (boys in the cafeteria, girls in the
gym) for the night. Miss Lizzi is once
again in charge of pulling the event together.
Parent and faculty support is tremendous for this event. I always look forward to the event. Don*t forget each child needs a book for
admission.
*There is a Special Education Roundtable Committee
Meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2008.
This meeting will be held in the Shohola Elementary School library. All interested parents and community members
are invited to attend.
*I hope you can enjoy the sunshine, when it breaks
through the clouds. Have a great week!
Sincerely, Peg Schaffer, Ph.D.
SES Breakfast Book Club
We would like to
invite you to join us and share your love of books over breakfast! All students in grades K through 6 and in
all reading levels are welcome * from beginning readers to those looking for a
new reading challenge! We*ll be meeting in the SES Cafeteria on, Feb. 21, Mar.
6, Mar. 27, Apr. 10, and Apr. 24. Doors
open at 7:45 a.m. No one admitted after
8 a.m. * please be on time! There will
be no meeting on snow days and delays! Buy your breakfast ($1.25), bring it
from home, or eat before you arrive, but don*t come hungry for anything more
than your love of books! We*d really like to hear about what books you are
interested in reading and discussing, so please feel free to contact us:
Victoria Brown * mvaa4@ptd.net or (570) 296-7434. Elizabeth Lukan *
liz@marinefiends.com or (570) 559-7042. Parents are encouraged to stay and
participate with their kids. Volunteers
are needed, but all must have their clearances! Visit
http://sesbookclub.wordpress.com/ for more information!
Bike Rodeo
This years' Bike Rodeo is going to be held on Friday, May
2nd. Volunteers are needed!!! Contact Carol Skrypek at 686-1618.
Box Tops
Mrs. Passaro's class won for February, next collection is
April 1st. So Keep collecting those box
tops.
6th
Grade Recognition Committee
The 6th Grade Recognition Committee is proud to announce
that we have raised nearly $1,800 toward end of year field trips and
activities! The Wednesday Popcorn sales
are wonderfully successful thanks to the commitment of the popping team: Jane
Drumheller, Jessica Sheehan, Michelle Wood, Ana Balcarcel and Natalie Leili. Students and staff are certainly going crazy
for the yummy smell of popcorn every Wednesday morning as we prepare nearly 300
bags each day! Why all the fundraising
for this group? Well - we have the
largest class ever in Shohola right now in the sixth grade - 120 students in
all. When researching historical and educational opportunities for field trips
- simple admission for an afternoon event can be upwards of $4k-$5k when we
factor in bussing, admission to the event and food. Our intention is to raise as much money as we can to lower any costs
that may be shared per student. To
enhance our fundraising attempts, we will be selling food and goodies at the
following school events: Parent-Teacher Conferences (2/21), Winter Carnival
(3/8) and the Tricky Tray (3/29). If
you'd like to volunteer to DONATE BOUGHT or BAKED ITEMS, or SELL during 2 hour
shifts at any of these events, we would LOVE your help! We need two adult volunteers and up to three
sixth grade volunteers for each sale.
Additionally, the Sixth Grade Class will be promoting an Easter Candy
Sale featuring Teeny Poppers from Gertrude Hawk. This promotion will deliver 50% profit of the entire sale right
back the the Sixth Grade Excursion budget.
Many field trip
options are being researched by the committee members. Once prices and details
of all options are obtained, they will be presented for a vote by the 6th Grade
parents.
To volunteer to help or donate, please contact Cena Block
at 296-2362. Thank you!
Spring Donations Wanted
Thank you to all who have helped this past year on the
garden. It looked great! We couldn't do it without your help. We are in need of
donations of plant material for the Spring. We would like to spread beauty to
other areas of the school next Spring. If you
know of anyone in the landscape
or nursery business who would like to donate please call Kathie D'Auria
296-3773 or Mary Cronin 409-0694.
Campbell Soup Labels
Please remember to save the barcode from all of your
Campbell Soup Products and send them in with your child. If there are any questions, please call
Anne Raniero @ 686-1255. With your
help, we can reach our goal of 5,000 labels and purchase some great items for
our school to benefit all of the students of SES!! Thank you!!!
Sweetheart Dance
The Sweetheart Dance was on February 9th at the Erie
Trackside Manor in Port Jervis, NY. Linda Kelly and Carol Skrypek did an
awesome job putting this together. Everyone had a great time.
Family Fun Night
Family Fun
"Maida Madness" Night was a night filled with excitement. We
played games like Sharks & Minnows, Ga Ga Ball, & Toilet Tag. Thank you
Mrs. Maida.
Reflections Winners
Shohola Elementary School PTA Reflections winners were
honored at a reception recently.
Reflections is a program sponsored by the National PTA to encourage creativity. Students interpret a theme and express
themselves through original works in photography, music, literature, video,
dance, or visual arts. This years'
theme was I Can Make a Difference By....
Family and friends joined the students who won at the school and
district level. Visual Arts: Caitlyn Stine, Gabriel Mullaney, Isabella
Mullaney, Skylar U'Glay, Sawyer Newman, Salvatore Centanni, Gabrielle Felix,
Danielle Krick, Nicole Dardia, Heather Reitmeyer, Rachael Smith. Honorable
Mention: Samantha Luppinetti & Jacob Lockwood, Literature Winners: Isabella
Mullaney, Ryan Bulkley, Frances King, Lauren Matarazzo, Daniel Matarazzo,
Meghan Kelley, Rebecca Smith, Elissa Hossann, Bailey Kislak, Nicole Dardia,
Rachael Smith, Honorable Mention: Laura Horowitz, Brianna Kislak. Photography
Winners: Chloe King, Mikaela Larry, Jacob Jannone, Bailey Kislak, Brianna
Kislak, Rachael Smith, Honorable Mention: Sawyer Newman & Rebecca Smith.
Music Winners: Samantha Platt, Molly Scollo, Justin Pranga.
Someone Special Dance
On February 8th family fun's annual "Someone
Special" dance's DJ had everyone up and dancing to all different songs.
The children and their someone special danced the night away, had a snack and
got their picture taken together. Thank you for a wonderful night
Tricky Tray
SES doors open at 5pm calling starts at 7pm on March 29th
(Snow Date April 5th ). We are still accepting donations of new items of any
kind. Whether you'd like to donate unopened gifts, items that you have in your
home or a personalized gift basket - please feel free to send items into the
SES office marked Tricky Tray with your family name attached. Reminder that
items for class baskets are due by March 1st.
Call Natalie Melchionda 296-2535 or Kathy Kiederer 559-7340 to help.
Just In
Time for Spring!
Do you know a sixth grader at Shohola Elementary? If so,
see if you can help them raise money for their end-of-school events! The Sixth
Grade Class will be selling Gertrude Hawk "Teeny Popper Snack Packs"
from February 7 until February 28, 2008 to raise money for their school trip
and year-end events. If you know a
sixth grader, ask to see their order form. Teeny Poppers are offered at $5/pack
- from which the class makes 50% profit!
If you like milk chocolate, peanut butter, caramel, and chocolate
covered pretzels purchase a couple snack packs for your favorite chocolate
lover today. Or purchase them as nice Easter Gifts. Payment is due upon ORDER.
If each sixth grader sells 10 snack packs, they each raise $25 toward
their class trip fund! Thank you!
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