March, 2010

 

March brings an end to the cold, snowy days of winter and a promise of warmer spring days.  The cast and crew members of the school play, Dear Edwina, have been hard at work getting ready for show time on March 11 and 12.  Be sure to order your tickets early, as this event always sells out. 

We have another author day event coming up in March.  Young adult writer, Robert Lipsyte, will be at our school on March 10 to speak with the students in grades 6-8.  It’s always a treat for our children to be able to meet an author whose books they have been reading.  Author visits give the children the opportunity to hear about the many stories of inspiration from successful writers.  Perhaps one day one of our graduates will return to speak to future students at NPS about being a successful writer.

The next PTO meeting is Wednesday, March 10 at 8 pm in the school library.  We will have a representative from the Board of Education presenting information on the upcoming school budget.  If you only attend one PTO meeting during this school year, this is the one to come to.

Also during the month of March, the CAP team will be in school giving presentations at each grade level.  CAP stands for Child Assault Prevention, and this program has been developed at a grade appropriate level to help children understand their safety rights and what to do if they feel they need help.  Keep an eye out for information in your child’s backpack regarding their grade’s program.

We have many more activities to bring to school before the end of the year, and are always looking for new ideas.  Feel free to contact any member of our Executive Board with your thoughts.

Sincerely,

Colleen Steele
PTO President

 

NORWOOD PTO IS GOING GREENER!

This Weeks Reminder

• The monthly PTO meeting will be this Wednesday, March 10 at 8 pm. Representatives from the BOE will be presenting information regarding the budget situation for the upcoming budget. All are welcome to attend.
• Registration for the talent show has begun.  All required paperwork is available on our flyer section below .  Get your acts together now and sign up to secure your spot. All students at Norwood Public School are welcome to participate.
• The school play, Dear Edwina,, is here.    The performance schedule is Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12 at 7 pm in the APR.  Tickets are $10 each.  Order forms are available on our flyer section below.  This event sells out every year, so order early to avoid disappointment. 
• Do your holiday grocery shopping and help our school at the same time.  Shop Rite and A&P gift cards are a great way to support your school.  Use these cards to pay for your groceries.  You receive full face value and we receive a donation back to help fund programs.  The cards must be ordered through the school community in order for us to receive this benefit.  Orders will be sent in on a monthly basis, so if you missed the last deadline you can still get your cards.  The form can be printed from our flyer section below.

Download This Weeks Flyers

• Talent Show Rules
• Talent Show Permission Slip
• Talent Show Previews and Rehearsals dates
• Talent Show Ad Forms
• Shoprite and A&P gift card fundraiser
  
• NPS March 2010 Calendar
• Box Tops
• Library Snag-A-Mag
• Library- Book Sale
• Golden Knights Softball Camp
• Dear Edwina Ticket Order Form

 

Photo Gallery

 

On December 14 and 15, grade 4 and 5 worked with the PTO on their Eyes on Art projects. They studied Wassily Kandinsky and modeled their art work after his "Study of Color".
Click here to view grade 6 artwork
Click here to view grade 4 - 5 artwork

 

On January 25th and 26th, grades 4 and 5 worked together with the PTO on their second installment of Eyes on Art. They continued their study of modern art and turned their focus to an American artist named Alexander Calder.
Click here to view artwork

 

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Current Events

	Norwood PTO is Proud to Present The 2010 Talent Show starring YOU!!! When: Friday, May 7th, 2010 @ 7p.m. Where: Northern Valley Old Tappan High School Talent Show Rules Talent Show Permission Slip Talent Show Previews and Rehearsals dates Talent Show Ad Forms
	Shop Rite/A&P Gift Cards Shop Rite/A&P Gift Cards – We will once again be offering Shop Rite and A&P gift cards for sale.  By using gift cards ordered through the school to pay for your groceries, a 5% donation is made back to the PTO to help fund activities and programs.  We all use groceries, why not use these gift cards to pay for them and benefit the school.  Download the order form.
	NORWOOD PTO PROUDLY PRESENTS:AUTHOR ROBERT LIPSYTE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH We are pleased to announce that Robert Lipsyte will come to Norwood School for the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth grades. Those students will have the opportunity to purchase paperback books by this author. We are very fortunate to offer these books at a discount from the publisher. Books may be signed by Robert Lipsyte on Author Day. All children interested in purchasing books can send in this tear-off with a check made out to Norwood PTO no later than Friday, February 5th. Any questions please email Samantha Fruhling at SFruhling40@verizon.net. Click here to download flyer
	Box Tops Earn cash for our school every time you shop for groceries. Clip Box Tops from hundreds of your favorite products. Each box is worth 10 cents to our school - and that adds up fast! Click here to download flyer Win a Pizza Party for your Homeroom class!! Click Here for more details
	Goodsearch.com Please use GoodSearch as your online Search Engine.  Every time you shop online you could be earning money for the children of our school.  Before making a search, please enter:  "Norwood Public Schools" (Norwood, NJ).  - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo! MORE....
	Energy Light Bulbs Save energy and help support the PTO by purchasing these light bulbs for your home!!! JUNIOR ENERGY CFL (compact fluorescent light bulb) PRICES: 3 -PACK OF 65 WATT SPIRAL $5.00 3-PACK OF 100 WATT SPIRAL $7.00 2-PACK OF 65 WATT FLOOD LIGHTS $8.00 2-PACK OF 120 WATT FLOOD LIGHTS $8.00 (Indoor/Outdoor) Available for purchase Oct. 1st and Oct. 7th at back-to-school night. Also available online throughout the year. Norwood Public School receives all the profits from the sale of these CFL bulbs. For more information or to order online, go to www.juniorenergy.org SAVE ENERGY – SAVE MONEY!

 

CLASS OF 2010

 

Class of 2010 Parents' Information Packet Click here to download

Beyond PTO

New Show Dates: March 11 & 12, 2010
7 PM * All Purpose Room
Admission: $ 10.00
Click Here to download Ticket Order Form.
Click Here To View Poster
Click Here To View Cast List & Schedule.

	Golden Knights Softball Camp Spring Trainig 2010 April 12 - April 16 Click here to download form
	For information about troop openings and joining Girl Scouts in Norwood, contact Colleen Steele at cesteele@optonline.net
	Norwood Cub Scout Pack 120 is a Norwood Public School PTO chartered organization. We are celebrating our 60th Anniversary. We are open to boys in Grades 1-5. Click here to vist our site. - The Cub Scouts are ready to launch their Cleat Exchange Project. Donate your unwanted cleats (any sports) and we will recycle them.
	Friends of the Norwood Public Library Do you know about the Friends of the Norwood Public Library?  Check out their blog at www.friendsnpl.wordpress.com for information on some upcoming events.  They are planning a princess breakfast for children ages 2-6 this month.  You can download a form to RSVP at their site.  Also, they will be hosting a spring book sale and are looking for book donations.  Please see their blog for information on what is needed and where/when to drop off donations. Click to download Flyers - Snag-A-Mag - Book Sale