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February 2015
We hope that everyone is staying warm this winter season!!
January and February tend to be quiet months on the PTO calendar.
However, we are very excited about a new event scheduled on Friday,
February 27th – International Night. The evening will include cultural
displays, crafts, games and so much more!
The Auction Planning Committee has been working very hard to prepare for
the upcoming Night Out Auction on Friday, March 20th. We have some new
items planned and have added a DJ to spin tunes this year. The funds that
we raise at this event each year are so important for the school. In past years,
the money raised has been used to place Smart Boards in the classrooms,
upgrade technology and the installation of the reading pad. Our focus this
year is to make improvements to the playground. You will be receiving an
invitation in the mail soon with instructions on how to purchase your tickets.
The next scheduled PTO Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10th at 7
p.m. Our entire Sheridan Hill community is welcome to attend and we
welcome your feedback on current events, programs or future events.
We are in need of three (3) volunteers to take over the management of our
After School Program Committee for the 2015/16 school year. Please contact
Jenny Collins, PTO Co-Vice President, for more information.
Thank you to Rachael DiMaio, and her volunteers, for organizing another
great Roller Skating Party.
You can find everything you need to know about the PTO on our website at
www.clarenceschools.org/webpages/SHPTO.
Rachelle Powers and Katie Wallrich
PTO Co-Presidents
IMPORTANT
DATES
February 10:
PTO Meeting – 7 p.m.
February 27:
International Night
March 10:
PTO Meeting – 7 p.m.
March 20:
Night Out Auction
April 1:
Spring Flower Sale
April 17:
Carnival
IMPORTANT NOTICE….PLEASE READ
Dismissal Process Change - Teamwork is the Key!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
First and foremost, I hope this communication finds you well and having a
wonderful start to the New Year!
The time has come for a change in the dismissal process. If you happen to
be someone who picks your child/children up on a consistent basis, you are
well aware of the congestion that occurs as Mrs. Porebski works diligently
to account for all student pick-ups. This process needs to be better
organized, as our buses cannot and do not depart until all children that are
being picked-up, are in after school clubs, and/or are attending the Y
Program are accounted for.
Although, Carol does a marvelous job in her role, it has become too chaotic
and it’s time for an adjustment to be made. As with all change, it takes time
for a system to become fluent, and that depends on all parties working
together to make that happen. There is no doubt that there will be some
“hiccups” as we try a new process, but I am confident that if we all work
together and work through the “bugs” that may occur, it will be more
efficient, and we will all find it to be a smoother practice.
I have created a map of our cafeteria, and have labeled it accordingly. I
would ask that you look over the map and follow the proposed seating
arrangement upon your arrival. Once your child/children arrives in the
cafeteria, please sign out and continue moving out into the hallway…. this
will keep the “traffic” flowing.
I would like to begin to utilize this “new dismissal procedure” effective
Monday, February 9th, 2015. Hopefully, by the time our mid-winter break
comes, we will have it down to a science and everybody will feel more
comfortable.
Let’s “dismiss” the past practice together!
Sincere regards,
Mr. Pierce
International Night
Friday, February 27, 2015 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sheridan Hill Gym & Cafeteria
International Night is a great opportunity to celebrate
and learn about the various cultures represented in our
school. All families are encouraged to attend this exciting and informative event.
Our theme of the evening is "Around the World". Several Sheridan Hill Students and
Families have committed to sharing their native cultures with all of us! Please plan on
attending this new, fun and exciting evening!
The evening will include cultural displays, performances, crafts, games and more!
***A tasting of international foods will be available for purchase for a small fee***
Children attending the event will receive passports for stamping to carry along as
they go from country to country.
Volunteers are also needed to make this night a success! If you are interested in
helping out, please contact Jenny Collins at [email protected] by February 23rd.
If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Ms. McClaren
([email protected]) or Raminder Grover ([email protected])
or at 716. 400-5499.
SNAPSHOTS OF SHERIDAN HILL
Our PTO welcomes you to log in to the "Snapshots of Sheridan Hill" Share
Site.
We are very excited to have the opportunity to document classroom, and
special event photos, from the 2014–2015 school year. Be sure to check back
often as our classroom volunteers are continually adding new pictures.
Our children's privacy is insured with password protection and a private
URL, provided only to our Sheridan Hill families through an email sent out
by the PTO and a note sent home with students in their take home folders.
The PTO wishes to display our school spirit and build our sense of
community so this is currently not a fundraising effort. You may, however,
order any photo products directly from Shutterfly.
Do you ski Kissing Bridge? If you do, or
have thought about starting to ski there,
come join me and other Sheridan Hill
Families on Sunday, February 8th at the top
of Central in the pavilion on the right. Come
cook out and enjoy the winter weather fun!
Questions? E-mail Katie Wallrich at [email protected].
Please join us for Sheridan Hill’s 5th annual
NIGHT OUT AUCTION
Brookfield Country Club
Friday, March 20, 2015 - 7:00 pm
The evening includes Hors d’oeuvres, desserts,
and music! Invitations and ticket order forms
will be sent out soon.
Chinese Auction:
The theme baskets from each classroom are looking as spectacular as ever!
Themes include: Spa Day, Camping, Pizza Night, Backyard BBQ, Baking
Fun, Vera Bradley, Buffalo Sabres and much more!
Silent Auction:
Everyone will have the opportunity to bid on generous donations from the
Sheridan Hill community including gift certificates, experiences, Buffalo
Sabres Class Meet & Greet, designer items from Lululemon, Michael Kors,
and Tory Burch just to name a few!
Please consider making a donation for this special event! No donation is
too small and all are greatly appreciated! Volunteering, tours of facilities,
tickets, time shares, and experiences are some examples of the wonderful
donations we have received over the years.
Thank you for your support of our biggest fundraiser of the year!
ROLLER SKATING PARTY
Thank you to all of the parents and
kids that braved the Buffalo weather
last week for our roller skating party!
Again this year, we held the party at
the Roller Rink in Depew and were
pleased with the facility.
Over 80 kids from all grades enjoyed skating to the requested music!!
Another successful skating party!!!
BOOK FAIR
Despite the calendar changes, our annual Sheridan Hill Scholastic Book
Fair was a great success! We were able to provide many wonderful new
books to the Sheridan Hill Library as well as the purchase of two "book
trucks" for use by the library. Thank you students and parents! It was a
great event for the kids, parents, grandparents and staff.
As always, great events would not be possible without the support of our
volunteers! On behalf of the Book Fair Committee, we would like to extend
a special thank you to the staff at Sheridan Hill as well as the following
parent volunteers:
Jody La, Michele Marks, Robin Hendler, Gail Cronin, Kate Buchbinder,
Jenn Shupach, Denise Saeger, Kim Reger, Deanna Rodrigues, Maria Mahoney,
Theresa Edbauer, Sharon Travis, Heather Anspach, Lorrie Barker, Dawn Navarro,
Rebecca Peters, Barbara Langdon, Beth Russ, Kevin Eppig, Jolene Whitehead,
Monique DeSantis and Alyssa McCormick.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration will be held
at Sheridan Hill Elementary beginning
on February 23rd through March 6th.
Our parent information letters to incoming Kindergarten students
have been mailed. If you know of anyone in your neighborhood
that has not been notified by the School Office, please remind them
to call to arrange for their child’s registration at 407-9256.
HEAVENLY HAT DAY
Heavenly Hat Day was held on January 13th at
Sheridan Hill. Students donated money to earn
the privilege of wearing their hats to school.
The school raised $707.75. The donations will
be sent to the Heavenly Hat Foundation, a non-
profit organization that provides new hats to patients who lose
their hair due to a disease or treatment of a disease.
The boys and girls enjoyed the day and were congratulated on their
generosity for a very worthy cause.
DON’T FORGET TO SEND
IN YOUR BOX TOPS!!
Please be sure to cut each box top along the
dotted lines (as shown below) before sending
in to school. It is quite time consuming if the
PTO has to cut each box top before sending
in for credit.
You can send your box tops in with your child
or drop off to Ms. Zadvorney in the Art room.
If you would like to help, please email
Elizabeth Siderakis at [email protected].
TOPS in Education is
a convenient way
for Sheridan Hill to
raise money.
Here's how:
1. Register your TOPS BonusPlusSM or BonusCard at www.topsmarkets.com/education
Parents and shoppers click here click to begin or update either log in (if you already have an account
on line) or create new account enter bonus card information select Sheridan Hill School
2. Select your school(s) of choice (grades K-12) from the list of schools that have registered (you may
select up to two schools)
3. Purchase* participating TOPS brand, Full Circle™ and TopCare® products with your TOPS
BonusPlusSM or BonusCard® throughout the 2012-2013 TOPS in Education program year.
4. TOPS contributes a percentage of your purchase to the school(s) you have chosen.
Some limitations apply. $300,000 donation cap for all schools per school year.
Please call Rachael DiMaio with any questions or concerns at 474-1416.
TARGET Fundraiser: Register your REDcard online, in-store, or by mail.
Sheridan Hill School ID# 75757
Take Charge of Education®
Choose any eligible K–12 school and we'll donate up to 1% of your REDcard
purchases at Target stores in the U.S and at Target.com.
Dash's Market Fundraiser
Dash's Market will help Sheridan
Hill School by contributing $2.50 for
every $100 in Dash's Market register
receipts that we redeem at Dash's
Market.
The receipts can be sent in with your
child in their take home folder or you can place them in the
container outside the main office. Each receipt matters!!
Any questions please call Rachael DiMaio at 474-1416
TOWN OF CLARENCE YOUTH BUREAU
FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS
Just for Little Girls – Valentine’s Day Party: Friday, February 6th
5:30-8:00pm at the Youth Bureau
Girls in grades K-2 are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Youth Bureau! Come
make a one-of-a-kind vase and your own flowers, play themed games and decorate
tasty treats!
Just for Little Boys-Star Wars: Friday, February 6th
5:30-8:00pm at the Youth Bureau
Boys in grades K-2 are invited to do all things Star Wars! Do you want to be a Jedi
Night, make your own light saber, and go through a Jedi camp? Once you pass
through the challenges, you will become a genuine Jedi!
Princess Tea Party – Saturday, February 7th
12:00-2:00pm at the Main Street Park Clubhouse, 10405 Main Street
Dress like a princess and join us and a few of your favorite Disney princesses at our
enchanting tea party! We’ll have tea, mini sandwiches, and other yummy treats. We
will have a scavenger hunt to find lost princess items and other fun activities. There
will be time for picture taking with your favorite Disney princess.
$15 per child, includes up to three adults. Registration deadline: Thursday, February
5th.
Just for Girls – Valentine’s Day Party: Friday, February 13th
5:30-8:00pm at the Youth Bureau
Girls in grades 3-6 are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Youth Bureau! Come
make a one-of-a-kind vase and your own flowers, play themed games and decorate
tasty treats!
$12 per child. Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 11th.
Just Fun Entertainment Center Field Trip: Tuesday, February 17th
10:15-2:30pm Meet at the Youth Bureau at 10:00am
Looking for something to do over mid-winter break? Come have fun playing 18 holes
of black light mini golf, riding spinning bumper cars and playing a game of bazooka
ball! No matter what you choose, you are sure to have a blast! All activities are
supervised by the “Just Fun” staff. Please bring a lunch and drink. Visit
www.justfunhamburgny.com to find out more about the center. Participants will
receive the required permission forms after registering.
$20 per child. Registration deadline: Friday, February 13th.
Grab Bag Science: Wednesday, February 18th
1:00-2:00pm at the Youth Bureau
Grab a science kit then begin exploring the amazing world of science! We’ll create a
soap drop derby, witness the amazing power of air pressure, catch and bounce a
bubble and make gooey slime. Would you believe you can “grow” a marble, shrink
your art work and create green “snow”? (Wear old clothing, please).
$12 per child. Registration deadline: Friday, February 13th.
Babysitter Training Course: Thursday, February 19th
10:00-3:30pm at the Youth Bureau
Taking care of young children is an important responsibility! This course can help you
learn what you need to know to be the best and most responsible babysitter you can
be. Participants will learn about the business of babysitting, how to care for infants and
toddlers and several first aid skills. Each student receives a babysitter manual, CD-
ROM and an emergency reference guide. A certificate of completion from the
American Red Cross will be emailed after the conclusion of the class. Bring a lunch and
drink.
$65 per child. Registration deadline: Thursday February 12th.
Just for Little Boys-Star Wars: Friday, February 20th
5:30-8:00pm at the Youth Bureau
Boys in grades 3-6 are invited to do all things Star Wars! Do you want to be a Jedi
Night, make your own light saber, and go through a Jedi camp? Once you pass
through the challenges, you will become a genuine Jedi!
$12 per child. Registration deadline: Friday, February 13th.
Family Fun Night-Indoor Movie: Friday, February 27th
6:30-9:00pm at the Youth Bureau
Families with kids of all ages are invited to join us in their favorite pj’s at the Clarence
Youth Bureau to watch the movie Flubber. We will have popcorn and drinks. Bring
chairs blankets and pillows to make yourself comfy!
$1 per child. Registration deadline: Monday, February 23rd.
Town of Clarence Youth Bureau, 10510 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031 * 716-407-2162
The Fall/Winter Brochure and registration forms can be found at www.clarence.ny.us
