Reminder: Cradles to Crayons Donations

It’s Spring Greening season. Time to clean out the closets and recycle for a good cause.

All this week, Shamona Creek has been collecting items for Cradles to Crayons. The collection ends tomorrow, April 15. Please drop off new or gently used kids’ clothing, coats, and shoes. The items most needed are winter clothing, winter coats, sneakers, winter boots, winter hats, gloves, mittens, new socks and new underwear.

Your donation of new and like-new children’s items will support Cradles to Crayons’ efforts to provide children living in homeless or low-income situations with the essentials they need to thrive. Cradles to Crayons supplies these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities that have with communities that need.

Flyer: Cradles to Crayons_April 2016

The Countdown to the Spring Fair: Helpers, Tickets, Food and Used Books

Of all the family events that take place at the school, the Spring Fair is by far the event that the kids look forward to the most. It’s full of fun, games, prizes and treats. What’s not to love?

Helpers Needed
The students enjoy the Spring Fair tremendously, and they especially love seeing their teachers and the parents be part of the action. To make the night a success, the SCHSA needs parents to share an hour of their time that night. (We hate to sound desperate, but when you see the list you’ll notice we are seriously short on helpers. This is an event for everyone to get involved.) Please look for your class/assigned game and sign up for an hour. If your class is filled, select another available game and time that works best for your schedule. All help appreciated. Instructions & game room locations will be provided at the Volunteer Check In Table the night of the Fair.

View the list >

Questions? Contact Shannon Gallagher at gallaghergang102@gmail.com or Jenn Faust at faust31@verizon.net.

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Ticket Pre-Sale
The amazing Spring Fair committee has extended the deadline for pre-ordering tickets until WEDNESDAY, MAY 6. You can save yourself a few dollars by pre-ordering your game and raffle tickets here.  The order form and payment must be received in the office by this Wednesday.

Wondering how many tickets you will need for games?  Click here.
Wondering what you can win with your raffle tickets?  Click here.

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Food Options
In addition, you can also pre-order your dinner with Primo Hoagies (one of the Five Dollar Food Court options at the Fair) by completing this form and returning it to school by Wednesday as well.

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Used Book Sale 
~ Want to score a great deal on books for all ages? We’ve got you covered.
~ Need to create more space on your bookshelves? Here’s your opportunity.
The book sale committee is seeking donations for the USED BOOK SALE to be held at the Spring Fair. Donations of children’s and adult’s hardcover and softcover books will be collected in the school lobby until May 7.  Books will be on sale for great prices at the Spring Fair.
Questions? Contact Amy Koser at wardkoser@verizon.net

The SCHSA and the Spring Fair committee look forward to a fun evening with you and your family between 5-8 pm this Friday, May 8!

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.

Save the date for a good time! RSVP for the Holiday Hop & Shop

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014 @ 6:30-8:30 PM

SCHSA invites you to celebrate the holiday season with a fun-filled night for the entire family, sponsored by Monkey Fish Toys. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for our first-ever Holiday Hop & Shop, a DJ dance party with organized games, contests, special dances, and more.

Admission is FREE. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

RSVP Online >

HOLIDAY MARKET
Parents – While your children are busy dancing and playing, please stop by our Holiday Market. Enjoy complimentary coffee & tea while shopping a variety of vendors. This is a great opportunity to find gifts for those still left on your list.

Note: This event requires all students to be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Siblings are welcome!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need your help to make this night a success. SIGN UP >

PRINT, POST AND SHARE THESE FLYERS
SCHSA Hop and Shop Invite >
Hop and Shop Poinsettia Orders >

Stay tuned through December 12, as we share more details about the many elements of this party.

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If you would like to help put the finishing touches on the event or have any questions, please contact Jen Faust or Liz Kelly.

Volunteer Opportunity: Mobile Agricultural Education Science Lab Week

One of the ways the Shamona Creek Home & School Association uses parent donations is to provide assemblies for your children. During the week of November 10-14, your child will visit the Mobile Ag Lab, a science lab housed in an RV!  It will be parked outside of Shamona Creek and all classes will have an opportunity to participate in a hands-on science project.

We need at least one more volunteer to help! Please use the Sign-Up-Genius link to volunteer. Make sure your disclosure form is in the office or you will not be able to volunteer (the form can also be found on the SC homepage in the Backpack section).

We are grateful for all the parents who have signed up already, and thank you in advance to anyone else who is considering donating their time to help make this a success!

We will keep you posted in the weeks ahead about what the kids will experience.

Get Involved: Intro to the Helping Hands Committee

The SCHSA works closely with the staff at Shamona Creek and sometimes a few extra hands are needed to execute an event put on by SCHSA or the teachers themselves.

Making Shamona Creek’s grounds look beautiful is just one way the Helping Hands committee gets involved.

Do you have a helping hand?  A philanthropic heart?  This committee has helped with such things as curb appeal on the school grounds, service projects, a clothing drive, as well as with the annual art show and health screenings.

The Helping Hands committee is currently planning the following events:

• 5th Grade Service Project
• Grounds Beautification
• Lost & Found
• Used Clothing Drive
• Wednesday Folders

If you can lend a helping hand and would like to join this committee, please contact Kathleen Nine or Amy Krutsick.  

Helping is E-Z: Giant A+ School Rewards Program

The Home & School Association has set up several super-easy ways that all families and extended families can support the school by just shopping, as we are all prone to do. Check out the “Help Shamona” section of our website for all details.

Today, we are featuring the GIANT A+ School Rewards Program.

Between October 5, 2014 and March 21, 2015, our school community has the opportunity to earn cash through GIANT A+ School Rewards Program.

Simply log on to www.giantfoodstores.com/aplus and select CUSTOMER REGISTRATION to register online using your BONUSCARD. Shamona Creek’s ID number is 03952. If you do not know your 11-digit BONUSCARD number, call Giant at 1-888-814-4268 and select OPTION #2. You can track earnings online when you create an account at www.giantfoodstores.com.

The SCHSA, as a non-profit organization, encourages our families to participate in a number of programs offered in the community that give back to our organization.  Here are the others E-Z ways you can help this year:

• Amazon Smile
• Target Red Card
• Box Tops for Education
• Campbell’s Labels

Please contact Shannon Gallagher or Melissa Bell if you have any questions or if you would like to volunteer with the Rebates and E-Z Money committee.

RSVP Reminder: Family Fun Back-to-School Night

Just because summer has ended doesn’t mean the party is over. We are continuing the fun right into the fall with a return-to-school reunion. We hope you can join us next Tuesday evening at our first social event of the year. All students and parents are invited and encouraged to attend.

Shamona Creek Home & School Association presents the Family Fun Back to School Night as a fun-raiser, friend-raiser and fund-raiser. Participating in the planned activities below is an easy way to support the school and the SCHSA planned projects.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 @ 5:30-7:30 PM : RSVP Online >

There is no cost to attend the event, but an RSVP is requested for planning purposes.

What to expect:

• Rita’s Water Ice* – $1.25 per water ice
• Spirit Wear* – Stop by and check out this year’s spirit wear items.  You may also place an order!!
• Music – Enjoy our DJ, who will be there to play your favorite songs.
• Stop by the SCHSA table to learn more on how you can volunteer, earn free money for our school and ask questions.

*Proceeds generated will be used for upcoming school initiatives, such as assemblies, teacher appreciation, field trip transportation expenses, etc.

HANG THIS REMINDER FLYER ON YOUR FRIDGE > SC Family Fun Back to School Night 2014

Rain Date is October 2.

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Questions?  Contact Kim Lenhart (cakesmadebykim@yahoo.com) or Jennifer Faust (faust31@verizon.net)

It’s time to go! The SCHSA meeting is about to begin

If you leave your house right … now, you’ll be able to get to the school in time for the first Home & School Association meeting of the school year. All parents are welcome! The meeting, which will take place in the multipurpose room, will start at 7 pm and last about one hour.

We hope to see you all there in a few minutes!

Get Involved: Rebates + E-Z Money Committee

     

The SCHSA, as a non-profit organization, encourages our families to participate in a number of easy programs offered in the community that give back to our school.  Box Tops for Education and rebate programs supported through various retailers (Giant, Target, etc) are a couple of examples.  We invite you to work with us to continue these simple programs by encouraging our families to participate in an effort to cash in on some of the E-Z money that is out there for our organization to be able to do what we do.

There are so many ways all parents can easily support Shamona Creek. Here are  just a few that we are exploring this year:

• Amazon Smile
• Target Red Card
• Giant A+ School Rewards
• Box Tops for Education
• Campbell’s Labels

Please contact Shannon Gallagher or Melissa Bell to join this team as we continue to provide the strongest community for our students at Shamona Creek.