Originally delivered on 1/17/2023 12:01 pm

SUBJECT: January 2023 Newsletter

Sol Feinstone Elementary
SOL FEINSTONE ELEMENTARY

PTO Newsletter - January 2023

Happy New Year Sol Feinstone Families,

Hopefully everyone enjoyed the holidays and some time off. It's hard to believe the school year is half over. We had a lot of fun to end 2022 and we're gearing up for a busy 2023! Read on to learn what's going on in our school community and be sure to mark your calendar and join the fun.

Here are some updates from our PTO meeting on January 6: 

  • Thanks to our Give Back Committee and all who supported our efforts in the fall. We delivered over 800 pounds of food and essential items to the Warminster Food Bank. We collected more than 30 bags of coats and other winter essentials for Cradles to Crayons. And, there's still time to participate in our MLK Day of Service project, by creating cards for Cradles to Crayons.
  • Thanks to all the homeroom parents and class photographers for our festive holiday parties.
  • Recent PTO contributions to the school include chair pockets for kindergarten and first grade classrooms, some new library books, rugs and other supplies for the new classrooms, flowers for the winter concert and some hand warmers for the staff working outside during arrival/dismissal. The PTO also sponsored a teacher lunch during conferences and a cocoa and snack bar for the teachers and staff before the holidays.

SFE principal, Mr. Harlan, joined us and shared some updates, including:

  • We're midway through the year and picking up steam for a busy spring.
  • The cast and crew of Moana have been working hard and are super excited to share the production with our SFE community. Thanks to the staff and volunteers who are helping make the production a hit.
  • Thanks to all who participated in and supported the SFE Student Council Cornhole Fundraiser where we raised over $2k for Neighborhood Outreach. Congrats to the winning classes, Mrs. Caione (1-3) and Mrs. McGowan (4-6). And, thanks to all who participated in and contributed to our CHOP PJ day fundraiser. We raised over $6k for CHOP!
  • Construction is still progressing. A couple additional classrooms were finished at year-end and a couple teachers worked hard over the break to move into their new spaces. Demo and construction has begun on the middle hallway. And, fortunately, we still have access to all the recess equipment and fields.
  • Council Rock Education Week is being celebrated across our elementary schools from January 16 through January 20. We hope you will be able to visit with us to get a sampling of your child’s school experience.  
  • The second marking period is wrapping up and report cards will be available on February 6. 

Please plan to join us for our next PTO meeting at 9:15 AM on Friday, February 3 in the gym/cafeteria. 

We're also excited to invite you to our second evening PTO meeting this year. Especially if you can't make our monthly meetings, we encourage you to join us at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, March 8 in the gym/cafeteria to learn more about our school community and get involved.

Activities
Tales from a Bicycle Seat Assembly

Wednesday, January 25

The PTO is sponsoring a virtual assembly. The assembly will be held at 9:30 for Grades 4-6 and 10:30 for Grades K-3.

Moana, Jr.

January 26-28

Our school musical is back! 

  1. “Moana”School Performance for Grades 2, 4, 5, and 6 starts around 9:30 a.m. at NMS on Thursday, January 26.  
  2. “Moana”School Performance for Grades K, 1, 3, 5, and 6 starts around 9:30 a.m. at NMS on Friday, Friday January 27.  (PM Kindergarten Students may attend along with their parents.)
  3. “Moana”Night Performance is in the NMS auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27. 
  4. “Moana”Day Performance is in the NMS auditorium at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28.  

SFE students will be bussed to the school performances. Be sure to return your student's permission slip.

Tickets will be available for purchase starting on Tuesday, January 17 at 7pm.

All shows will take place at Newtown Middle School.

We hope to see you there!

Get your tickets here - https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/70247

Sweetheart Dance

Friday, February 10 6:30-9:30

Join us for an Out of this World Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 10 at the FUGE. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are on sale through February 3. Tickets are $30 per person and include dinner, dessert & refreshments!  Check out our invitation and FAQ sheet for all the details. We can't wait to see you there! 

Get your tickets here: Sweetheart Dance 2023

Valentines Parties

Tuesday, February 14

Parties will take place in the classrooms from 2:00-2:45 and will include a Give Back activity. Look for additional information from homeroom parents.

Hootie's Hut

Hootie's Hut will be open during all lunches on Thursday, February 9 and Friday, February 10.

Hootie's has some new items! Send your students with some money and they can work on their math skills! Items range from $.25-$10 and include pencils and other school supplies as well as slime, bouncy balls and other fun little toys.  

Volunteers are needed to help our school store run smoothly. To help, you must have clearances on file with the district. 

Hootie's Hut Volunteer Sign-up

SFE Gives Back

Look for fun opportunities to give back monthly.

through January 20 - MLK Day of Service Project

There's still time to participate in our MLK Day of Service Project. The SFE PTO Gives Back Committee is collecting homemade cards for the local nonprofit organization, Cradles to Crayons. These cards will go into backpacks assembled by Cradles to Crayons filled with school supplies that will be distributed to local students for the 2023 school year. The goal of a back to school card is to make a child feel valued and help boost their confidence as they start the new school year. Please see the card guidance on their website. There will be a collection bin in the SFE vestibule through January 20 to submit the completed cards.

Spirit Days

Show your school spirit and have some fun!

Wednesday, January 25 - Blue and White Day

Half days are blue and white spirit days. Wear blue and white or your Sol Feinstone gear to show your school spirit.

Upcoming Activities

The SFE PTO is busy planning lots more fun activities this year. Mark your calendar and look for more details to come.

March 20 - 24 Diversity Week

Lots of fun and engaging activities are being planned this week

March 27 - 31 Book Fair

Scholastic Book Fair is back and another great fundraiser for our school

Friday, April 14 Adult Trivia Night

6-10 PM at Saint Ignatius in Yardley

April 17-21 Spring Raffle Basket Sales

This kid favorite is back and a great fundraiser for our school

Thursday, May 18 SFE Science Fair

Students in grades 4-6 have the opportunity to participate in this year's science fair

Get Involved - Volunteer Opportunities
PTO Volunteer Opportunities

We need your help to make our activities run smoothly. 

Hootie's Hut Volunteer Sign-up (Clearances required)

Join a PTO Committee

We have lots of fun activities planned this year, some old favorites and some new ones too. We need your help to make this happen!

Join a committee to support our school community.  We always try to do some extra special things for our sixth graders and could use some help there too.

Whether you have a little or a lot of time to give, we can use your help.

Please reach out to SFEPTO1090@gmail.com to get involved. 

Support our School - Fundraisers
Join the PTO

Our annual membership drive is one of our biggest fundraisers. Your annual registration of $35 goes directly to support our SFE school community and gives you access to the school directory. 

Your PTO membership includes the members only directory, which is conveniently available through the Membership Toolkit App and offers a wealth of information and resources that will help you navigate through the SFE community. Each family that joins the PTO will receive a copy of the printed directory. Information includes class rosters and family contact information*. Be sure to enter/update your information so it's included in the directory.

*You are not required to include your personal information in the directory.

SIGN UP TODAY

6th grade Pretzel Sales

Purchase a pretzel on Friday mornings to support our 6th grade class. Pretzels can be purchased on your way into school for $1. You can also purchase Pretzel Coupons. A sheet of 10 coupons is $10. Purchase on the SFE PTO website and the coupons will be sent home with students.

Celebration Books

Help us refresh and replenish the library. Donate to the library and your child can select a book to have a placard with his/her name inserted in the front. Celebration Books can be a great way to show your appreciation for a teacher or staff member. To learn more or purchase a Celebration Book, click here.

Spirit Wear

Spirit wear can be purchased at any time through 1st place SpiritwearThere is something for everyone - students, teachers, parents and more. They will mail directly to your house and 10% goes directly to the PTO. 

Show your school spirit and support our school! Order HERE

You shop, Amazon gives

When you select SFE and shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchases to our PTO.

Order pictures

Explore how you can support our school when ordering pictures and other merchandise through Shutterfly.

Save your receipts

Save your McCaffrey's receipts and send them into the front office in a labeled envelope or bag. The SFE PTO earns money back for every dollar spent.

Reminders
Update the SFE Directory

Update your family information in our school directory and find information to help you connect with other SFE families. Be sure to update your class assignments for the 2022-23 school year and add any new students.


Follow us on Facebook

Follow the SFE PTO on Facebook at "Sol Feinstone PTO" 

Subscribe to the calendar

Make your life easier by subscribing to our SFE PTO Calendar. All school events, holidays and important dates have been included. 

Create or link a Membership Toolkit Account

If you haven't already, create or link a MTK account to access the site's full contents, including directory and more.

Go to www.sfepto.com or www.sfepto.membershiptoolkit.com  

Upcoming Events
Wednesday, January 25
Early Dismissal - PM K attends
SFE Spirit Day - Blue and White Day
Tales from a Bicycle Seat Assembly
Thursday, January 26
SFE Musical - Moana, Jr.
Friday, January 27
SFE Musical - Moana, Jr.
Saturday, January 28
SFE Musical - Moana, Jr.
Friday, February 3
9:15a PTO Meeting
Thursday, February 9
Hootie's Hut
Friday, February 10
Hootie's Hut
Sweetheart Dance
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