March Mixers forms were sent home last week, please email Janet at janetc973@gmail.com if you did not receive yours!
Looking to mix it up for March? Join in for for one (or more!) of the exciting and creative activities your fellow South Mountain parents have graciously volunteered to host for our new event – South Mountain Mixers. There’s something for everyone and the more that participate the more fun the event will be. Some events are almost sold out.
Any questions or interested in hosting your own event?
Contact Janet Christmann at janetc973@gmail.com.
THE PARENTING CENTER INVITES YOU TO
An Enrollment Evening with NJ Family Care
You may be able to receive NJ Family Care free or low-cost health insurance for adults and children if you meet certain criteria.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Clinton School Cafeteria
27 Berkshire Road, Maplewood
Representatives from New Jersey Family Care will be there to help applicants fill out forms to enroll for medical insurance for their families.
Who Qualifies for NJ Family Care Health Insurance?
Children up to age 18 Parents and caretakers of children up to age 18
Who are living in NJ
Who are citizens or qualified immigrants, including immigrants lawfully admitted for permanent residence
Who meet income requirements of the program
What should you bring to apply for NJ Family Care Health Insurance?
Please bring the following for each adult and child to be covered: 1. Copy of birth certificate or passport, or we will make copies for you 2. Copy of social security card 3. Proof of residence status (proof of state residency or green card) 4. Proof of address (statement or bill mailed to you) 5. Proof of income, pay stub, or W-2, or letter from employer stating annual income if on SSI or any supplemental income, proof of that amount
Questions? Please click the image for more information or call Julie Porter at 973-762-6009 or email julianneporter@aol.com
Five Schools Two Towns One District
Please join us for the first
COMMUNITY BUILDING PROJECT STUDENT EXHIBIT
Students at Clinton, Jefferson, Seth Boyden, South Mountain and Tuscan, in grades 3-5, participated in an architecture and urban planning class. Their work will be displayed together in one exhibit
Feb 24th, 27th & 28th from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Feb 29th from 8:00 am- noon
The Board of Education Building
525 Academy Street, Maplewood
This is a free event. Please contact jungleemasters@msn.com for more information.
Please note rescheduled date!
The SOMSD Mathematics Department & The Parenting Center’s LEAP TO SUCCESS committee present Closing the Elementary School Achievement Gap Educational Series
Take- Home Math
Helping Your Child Succeed in Mathematics
Grades 3-5 ~ Tues., Feb. 28, 2012 from 7:30pm – 9:00pm Seth Boyden School 274 Boyden Ave., Maplewood
Help your child experience the fun and joy of Math while building important skills! Join Math Specialist Katie Costello for a workshop on:
Curriculum – What are students learning in the classroom?
Games activities and strategies for parents and students to use at home.
Please click the image for more information.
The “Leap to Success” subcommittee is a diverse group of parents/guardians who are committed to closing the achievement gap and ensuring every child’s path toward educational success.
South Mountain is celebrating books and reading with a community-wide reading initiative. We encourage that you read these books as a family. Get everyone in the household involved! The two books we are reading as a community are:
THE STORIES JULIAN TELLS by Ann Cameron for K-2nd grade and their families
ELIJAH OF BUXTON by Christopher Paul Curtis for 3rd-5th grade and their families
Our culminating Book Celebration will be on ***Wednesday, February 29 at 6:45 pm***
We will gather as a community to discuss the books in-depth and to commemorate our achievement as a school. Please save the date. Be on the lookout for Book Buzz which will provide fun facts about the authors and the books. Get busy reading as a family!
You can purchase copies at Sparkhouse in South Orange or Words in Maplewood. Books can also be found at the local and school libraries. If it is a hardship for you to obtain a book, please contact Ms. Lehn for a complimentary copy.
Please notify Marietta Zacker – mbzacker@yahoo.com or Patricia Canning – patmatcan@yahoo.com if you would like to volunteer to lead a small group discussion during our Book Celebration.
The Girls Leadership Institute, co founded by bestselling author and “girl expert” Rachel Simmons, is a national nonprofit organization providing unique, transformational programs to girls, their parents and their educational communities.
GLI offers fun, skill building workshops where parents and girls take home best practices in communication, healthy friendships, and a positive approach to conflict.
Limited availability so sign up while there’s still room!
Real Parents, Real Daughters Workshops:
Grades 4 & 5
Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27
6:00 to 7:30pm
Jefferson Elementary School
$195 per parent/daughter pair for 4 sessions
Grades 2 & 3
Tuesdays, April 10, 17, 24 and May 1
6:00-‐7:30pm
South Mountain School,
$195 per parent/daughter pair for 4 sessions
May – TBA
Please click HERE or the image for more information.
To learn more or register: http://www.girlsleadershipinstitute.org/programs/new-jersey
Questions: 866-‐744-‐9102
Finding Nemo
March 3rd
10 am
Maplewood Movie Theater
$12
(Children Must be accompanied by an adult)
Tickets available
By phone 973-378-7620
By mail The SO-M Adult School, 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040
In person Columbia High School Room A110
Proceeds will benefit The South Orange Maplewood Adult School Childrens Summer Scholarship Fund
Please click the image for more information
Please click the image for the 2011-2012 REVISED calendar.
The last two dates for the Special Education-PTO meetings are:
- March 15, 2012
- May 16, 2012
(The district calendar has an error showing a meeting for the SPED-PTO on April 19, 2012. The district calendar does not show a meeting for the SPED-PTO on May 16, 2012. The district calendar does list the correct dates in the Special Services portion of the calendar.)
The group meets at the Board of Education offices on Academy Street, district meeting room.
Click here to link to the report for “The Opportunities Review” as presented by Dr. Patrice Barker, the district’s supervisor of special services
Here is the districts information presented to the BOE in January
http://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/somsd/lib/somsd/District_Management_Councils_Report.pdf
Great Job Superstars!!! The counts are in! You have raised over 12000 box tops this year! AWESOME!
Mr. Jones is now in the lead with Ms. O’Halloran/Perkins at a close second! The winning class will be given a pizza party so keep on clipping!!!
Our next collection will be TUESDAY, APRIL 1O.
If you have any questions, please email me at smaebert@aol.com
Thanks for your support!
Stacey Maebert
Box Top Coordinator
BOX TOPS ACCUMULATED (TOTAL TO DATE)
Mr. Jones 982
Ms. O’Halloran/Perkins 928
Mrs. Murray 888
Mrs. Dorton 869
Mrs. Devomecourt 789
Ms. Maier 685
Mrs. Lewis-Rebimbas 637
Mrs. Bucich 563
Mrs. Shaeffer-Gelo 476
Mrs. Masters 460
Mrs. Murphy 450
Mrs. E. Esposito 445
Mrs. Conyers 395
Mrs. Juhlin 379
Mrs. Simon 354
Team W 351
Mrs. Timpson 348
Mrs. Appenzoller 336
Mrs. Pomeranc 318
Mrs. Paisner 290
Mrs. J. Esposito/West 265
Mrs. Heumann 259
Mrs. Magnani 258
Mrs. Buonocore 216
Ms. Henderson 138
Mr. Cahn 122
Ms. Gutkin 98
Grand total to date 12543
This includes 244 donated from Rotary Club
SUPERSTARS ROCK!!!
