Vendors: Here’s what’s ‘in store’ at the Holiday Hop & Shop

Last week, we gave you all the details about the “Hop” part of the Holiday Hop & Shop. The kids will love it. And, here is something the parents will love. Check out all the “Shop” part of the event has to offer this Friday, December 12 at 6:30-8:30 pm.

{Don’t forget to…RSVP and VOLUNTEER!}

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Stephanie Avants : Quilts by Bobbi – Assorted quilts of various themes and sizes, quilted purses, table runners, tree skirts, etc. All hand made by award winning quilter, Bobbi Votaw

Diane Ippoldo: Artist (fine arts -drawing) – prints & notecards

Doree Loschavio:  Artist -prints

Poonam Mitra: Poonam Design Soul Center – yoga apparel, scarves, handmade yoga jewelry.

Denise Marino: Premier Jewelry Designs – jewelry

Susan Cozad: Embellish! – Assorted bags, pins, journals, cards, headbands & jewelry

Sharon Prince: BeautiControl – Premium spa products, Skin Care & Cosmetics – arranged in and assortment of cash and carry gift baskets

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Maureen McKenna: Thirty-One Gifts

Rebecca Fachin Buccat: Jamberry Nailwraps

Kim Moses: Candle Krazy – soy candles in recycled glass containers

Shirley Balkwill: Sew Cute Doll Boutique – 18’’ doll clothes (fits AG dolls), Krazy Kritter stuffed animals, and hair clips

Alyssa McLaughlin: Chloe & Isabel – jewelry

Karen Momet: Kaz’s Creations – Handmade beaded jewelry, key chains and hand-painted bags

Diana Barnum: Celebrating Home- Penelope Ann/Home Interiors – pottery, home décor accessories, seasonal accessories, fashion accessories, gift items

Tamara Rue:  Decorative fabric gift bags and hand – dyed apparel

Marie Garozzo: Inner & Outer Nutrition – Aloe skin essentials, healthy aging, immune building, hand sanitizers, face quenchers, protein snacks & shakes.

Wanted this Week: Gently Used Plastic Toys

Through Friday, December 12, Shamona Creek’s Planet Patrol is collecting clean plastic toys to send to Second Chance Toys, a non profit that rescues gently used toys to give to children in need. This collection keeps plastic toys out of landfills.

Plastic toys can be dropped off in box in the front lobby of the school. Please make sure there are no small or missing parts, and that the batteries work. Place any loose pieces in a plastic bag taped to the toy.

Learn more about Second Chance Toys.

Print and Share: Toy Drive Flyer >

Helping Hands Create Happy Hearts. Help Us Support Local Families in Need.

The Helping Hands Committee is committed to providing assistance to families in need at Shamona Creek Elementary and the surrounding area with essential items for their household and their children. This program is successful thanks to the support we receive through our Home & School Association, faculty, community groups and families within our school community.

In addition to Gently Used Clothing Drives, Food Drives, and the 5th Grade Service Project, the committee will be helping Shamona Creek families in need during the holidays with gift cards to Target so that they can purchase items they truly need.

We are looking for monetary donations or Target gift cards to support these families. If you are thinking about making a donation this holiday season, please consider helping those in need right here at Shamona Creek.

We will be collecting the donations now  through December 16. Just send cash, checks made payable to “SCHSA,” or Target gift cards in an envelope with your child to school, addressed to “SCHSA: Helping Hands Gift Card Donations,” Donations can also be dropped off in the school office. Any amount you can contribute will be greatly appreciated!

The gift cards will be distributed during the holidays and throughout the year when families need it.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Krutsick at ARKruts@gmail.com.

Preserve this year’s memories. Order a Yearbook.

Order your Shamona Creek Elementary School Yearbook online by following these three simple steps:

Step 1: Visit www.memorybook.com/parentpay

Step 2: Enter your pay code 74744 and click next

Step 3: Purchase a yearbook for $20.00 or a personalized yearbook for $24.00 until January 31. (Price cut from last year!)

After January 31, the price per book will increase to $22.00. The above price reflects a non-refundable $1.00 online processing fee. Orders will be taken online through March 31, 2015.

If you have any questions about ordering your yearbook, contact Maria Dennin at mtpd1969@gmail.com.

Holiday Hop + Shop + Poinsettias + Luminaries + Clothing Drive + So Much More

As our winter family fun event takes shape, we could potentially call it the Holiday Hop + Shop + Poinsettias + Luminaries + Clothing Drive + So Much More event … but Holiday Hop & Shop is much more fun to say.

So, not only will the Holiday Hop & Shop on Friday December 12 be a festive family event for ‘hopping’ and ‘shopping,’ but it will also include some added elements for giving to others and bringing the holiday spirit into you home.

But before we go into the detail, please let us know if you are attending so that we can plan accordingly. Admission is FREE, but we need an accurate headcount for proper planning. Refreshments will be available for purchase. RSVP>

And next, if you have a half-hour to spare, please let us know if you can lend a hand. VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP>

Here are just some of the event details that you need to know.

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HOP
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a DJ dance party! The disc jockey duo will be running organized games and contests and special dances. There will also be refreshments ($1 each) including a hot cocoa bar with toppings, soft pretzels and dips, popcorn with flavor selections, and bottled water. All children will receive a door prize ticket when they enter, and random winners will be selected during the event.

SHOP
Stay tuned later this week for more details about the vendors who will be at the event and why type of goodies they will be selling.

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POINSETTIAS
Spruce up your holiday décor with fresh poinsettias or treat your holiday hostess to a beautiful gift. Poinsettias are Pre-Order Only and will be available for pick up at the Holiday Hop & Shop. For $11.00, you can choose from a variety of colors, a full 6 1/2”, five+ bloom poinsettia with a foil wrapped pot and wrapped to go. To pre-order poinsettias for your holiday gift giving and decorating, please click and print the order form image and submit with payment by December 5 in an envelope marked: Holiday Hop
& Shop: Poinsettia (c/o: Liz Kelly). Checks made payable to SCHSA.

LUMINARIES
Will your neighborhood be lighting a luminary trail this holiday? Each set is $10 and includes 12 bags and candles. To pre-order your luminary set click and print the order form image and submit with payment by December 5 in an envelope marked: Holiday Hop & Shop: Luminaries (c/o: Liz Kelly). Checks can be made payable to SCHSA. Orders can be picked up at the Holiday Hop & Shop market. 

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GENTLY USED ITEMS COLLECTION
Your donations of gently used clothing and other items will be shared with less fortunate families across the globe AND it will provide funds to continue to support the SCHSA through A&E Clothing Corporation. We will be collecting the following gently used items:

• Clothing – men’s, women’s & children’s
• Shoes
• Accessories – handbags, belts, scarves, ties, hats, etc.
• Soft Household Items – bedding, curtains, towels, tablecloths, etc
• Toys & Games

Bring your donations with you to the Holiday Hop & Shop and receive a RAFFLE TICKET for a chance to win a basket of SNOW DAY FUN!

Please place ALL of your donated items in large black garbage bags. All donations are tax-deductible and a receipt will be available to you that night.

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EVENT SPONSOR
Finally, we end this post with a great big THANK YOU to Monkey Fish Toys for sponsoring this event. Please be sure to support Monkey Fish Toys and other small businesses this holiday season.