WEEKLY ENVELOPE UPATE from the OTPTO for May 7, 2014 Updates.pdf · 2014. 5. 7. · WEEKLY ENVELOPE...
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WEEKLY ENVELOPE UPATE from the OTPTO for May 7, 2014: IMPORTANT FOR THIS WEEK!!!! TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IS IN FULL SWING! Please say thank you to a teacher when you see them. MARK DEBENEDICTIS, THURSDAY MAY 8 TH , 7PM at CDW LYNCH GYM….MARK DE BENEDICTIS, BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES, WILL PROVIDE A PARENT PRESENTATION ON INTERNET SAFETY AND CYBERBULLYING. More details on attached on flyer, or got to www.OTPTO.org INTERESTED IN JOINING THE OTPTO BOARD? Nominations are due tomorrow, May 8, 2014. See attached flyer for details. GEEK CHIC – THE ZOEY ZONE , by Margie Palatini books are available on-line at a discounted price of $5.00. (We have a limited quantity left over from Margie Palatini’s visit to TBD). A few (very few) are autographed and will be provided to the first orders – but autographed copies are NOT guaranteed. Go to the website to purchase. IMPORTANT AND UPCOMING INFORMATION THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL AT CDW will be held on Wednesday, June 4th during both lunch periods. In past years, the CDW student body and staff had the opportunity to taste foods from various countries including Armenia, Argentina, China, Cuba, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea and Palestine. We are looking for volunteers to participate by heading up a country. For more information please contact Linda Chu at [email protected] . GET THE JUMP ON NEXT YEAR’S SCHOOL SUPPLIES! YOU CAN ORDER NEXT YEAR’S SUPPLIES ON-LINE, have them delivered to your home, and not even think about it at the end of the summer – no stress or long lines. Check out the website or the attached flyer! THE OTPTO IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR PARTICIPATION IN THE TD BANK AFFINITY PROGRAM. TD Bank Affinity program offers us the opportunity of raising funds for the OTPTO just by having a TD Bank Account. More details are attached, all banking information is confidential and no money comes from your accounts. Please contact Melissa at [email protected] if you have any questions, or contact TD Bank in Norwood for more details.
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WEEKLY ENVELOPE UPATE from the OTPTO for
May 7, 2014:
IMPORTANT FOR THIS WEEK!!!!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK IS IN FULL SWING! Please say thank you to a teacher when you see them.
MARK DEBENEDICTIS, THURSDAY MAY 8TH, 7PM at CDW LYNCH GYM….MARK DE BENEDICTIS, BERGEN COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES, WILL PROVIDE A PARENT PRESENTATION ON INTERNET SAFETY AND CYBERBULLYING. More details on attached on flyer, or got to www.OTPTO.org
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE OTPTO BOARD? Nominations are due tomorrow, May 8, 2014. See attached flyer for details.
GEEK CHIC – THE ZOEY ZONE, by Margie Palatini books are available on-line at a discounted price of $5.00. (We have a limited quantity left over from Margie Palatini’s visit to TBD). A few (very few) are autographed and will be provided to the first orders – but autographed copies are NOT guaranteed. Go to the website to purchase.
IMPORTANT AND UPCOMING INFORMATION
THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL AT CDW will be held on Wednesday, June 4th during both lunch periods. In past years, the CDW student body and staff had the opportunity to taste foods from various countries including Armenia, Argentina, China, Cuba, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea and Palestine. We are looking for volunteers to participate by heading up a country. For more information please contact Linda Chu at [email protected].
GET THE JUMP ON NEXT YEAR’S SCHOOL SUPPLIES! YOU CAN ORDER NEXT YEAR’S SUPPLIES ON-LINE, have them delivered to your home, and not even think about it at the end of the summer – no stress or long lines. Check out the website or the attached flyer!
THE OTPTO IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR PARTICIPATION IN THE TD BANK AFFINITY PROGRAM. TD Bank Affinity program offers us the opportunity of raising funds for the OTPTO just by having a TD Bank Account. More details are attached, all banking information is confidential and no money comes from your accounts. Please contact Melissa at [email protected] if you have any questions, or contact TD Bank in Norwood for more details.
CALENDAR
May 8 – Mark DeBenedictis, with Bergen County Special Services, will provide a presentation to students and parents. Students will be during school and parents at 7PM at CDW in Lynch Gym. May 8 – OTPTO Nominations are due. May 12th Week – Third and Fourth grade students will be engaged in NJASK testing during this week. May 22 – Third & Fourth Grade Spring Concert at 7PM. May 22 – OTPTO General Meeting – Important Officer Election Meeting May 29th & 30th – 2nd Graders will be enjoying Space Day activities. May 30 – Kindergarten Round Up June 4 – CDW International Food Festival June 5 – 4th Grade Band Concert June 6 – Field Day June 17 – CDW 8th Grade Graduation at NVOT Auditorium at 5PM. June 19- 4th Grade Crossing Over Ceremony (9AM) June 20 – Final day for students
THE OLD TAPPAN PTO IS EXCITED TO HOST
MARK DEBENEDICTIS
FOR A FREE PARENT PRESENTATION ON
INTERNET SAFETY & CYBER BULLYING
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Charles DeWolf Middle School, Lynch Gym
7:00PM—8:30PM
Some topics to be covered:
What and where are the dangers?
How can I keep up with my teenagers?
Understanding the “on-line lingo”
On-Line Predators
Mark DeBenedictis is a knowledgeable and very engaging presenter on one of the most
prevalent topics today—Internet Safety and Cyber Bullying. He has created and designed this
unique workshop to fit the needs of his audiences. Mark has been employed with the Bergen
County Special Services School District for the past seven years in the Assistive Technology
Dept. as an adaptive computer specialist. He is also a presenter for the Bergen County
Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC) which provides professional development for
educators.
* Mark DeBenedictis will be presenting to TBD 3rd/4th graders and CDW 5th/6th graders earlier in the day.
Nominations & Elections for 2014-2015
I want my child to have a great school year – to learn and to have fun!
I want to help decide how PTO fundraising moneys are spent.
I want all the students at TBD & CDW be successful.
I want to make a difference for my child.
If the above statements are true, then “help us help the school”. Parent involvement is critical for a successful school, so volunteer as a PTO officer or a committee chair for 2014-2015. There are jobs that take no more than a couple hours a month, some are that are seasonal, and a few that require a routine commitment.
Dedicated teachers, staff, and PARENTS help make TBD & CDW great schools! Join us – it’s rewarding, it’s important, it’s even fun!
All elected members join the board as general executive board members. Together, the board determines individual responsibilities and executive officer incumbents. If you have any questions, please contact any current board member.
Elections will be held at the PTO General Meeting on Thursday, May 22th
at 9:15AM at the Old Tappan Public Library. All candidates for officer positions must be current registered OTPTO members . Please return this form to your child’s teacher or to the school office, Attention: OTPTO – Melissa Del Rosso, or by email to [email protected] NAME: __________________________________________________________ CONTACT EMAIL: _________________________________________________ CONTACT PHONE: ________________________________________________
o As a board member, I am able to attend at least two regular monthly meetings that will be approximately 3 hours in length.
o I will be expected to participate in some of the OTPTO events and functions, including the annual fundraiser.
o I will respect and appreciate all the efforts of my fellow board members and all the volunteers who assist the OTPTO. I will be respected and appreciated.
PLEASE INCLUDE A BRIEF BIO WITH YOUR REASON AND INTEREST FOR JOINING THE BOARD. DESCRIBE HOW YOU THINK YOU CAN BE AN ASSET
TO THE OTPTO BOARD.
FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, MAY 8TH, PLEASE!
Help us help the school !!
YOUR PTO IN ACTION
2013-2014
MAJOR PROJECT: AIR CONDITIONING
SUPPLIED TO BOTH TBD & CDW CLASSROOMS
Programs Supported
School Assemblies
Box Tops for Education
Teacher Appreciation
Author Visits
CAP Program
After School Enrichment
Events Sponsored
Family Bingo
Book Fair
Winter Holidays Shop
International Dance
Spring Fling
Kindergarten Roundup
International Food Festival
Author Visits
Special Speakers
Track & Field Days
Teacher Back to School Luncheon
Services & Supplies
School Spirit Shirts
Student Directory
Student Planners
School Supply Packs
Volunteers Recruited
School Fundraising Efforts
May 1st
T. Baldwin DemerestElementary
Kindergarten - $29.501st Grade - $73.882nd Grade - $67.013rd Grade - $68.404th Grade - $47.48
