Sunday, November 10, 2019

Sunday Digest 11.10.19



  • Please be advised that school will be closed for all students Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. School will reopen on Tuesday, November 12th.
  • The end of the first marking period is Tuesday, November 12th. Marking period report cards will be distributed on Monday, November 25th from 6:30-8. There will be more activities that day including our Book Fair as well as a PTA Bake sale. Stay tuned for details.
  • Our monthly SLC Meeting will be Wednesday November 13th at 7:45 in the library.
  • Our Annual Potato March will take place on November 20th. Students are invited to bring in non-perishable items for the needy as we march to deliver them to local charities.
PTA news: 
  • The next general PTA meeting is Wednesday, November 13, 6pm in the Library. Minutes from the last meeting and draft agenda are posted on our website.
  • Sign up to participate in the PTA Harvest Bake Sale! Sweet and savory items needed, sign up at http://bit.ly/corderobakesale.
  • Save the date! Saturday November 16, noon onwards, meet fellow Cordero families at our first Saturday Social at Hudson Hall. Kids welcome! RSVP via our PTA Facebook event. Then at 3pm head over to either the Firehouse at Marin & 8th or Hamilton Park children's garden to plant bulbs for the spring: details here.
  • Thank you to all the families who donated to the Enrichment scholarship fund. This fall PTA was able to fund 16 student scholarships.

    Reminders:

    • If you are new to our community, please sign up for emails by filling out this form. Please also provide your email to the main office so they can ensure it is on Infinite Campus. 
    • Parents that use strollers to transport children, please be advised that we need to keep our entry doors clear. Strollers have contributed to a traffic jam on our sidewalks and this disrupts the safe passage of our teachers and students. Please be mindful of where you are stopping with your strollers. Additionally, please remember that one of the key skills for our younger students is learning how to walk to school independently. If you have the time, please make the time to help your children grow. 







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    Sunday, October 20, 2019

    Sunday Digest 10.20.19

    • Our 10th Annual Strynar Fun Run will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd. Pledge sheets were distributed on Friday. Please make every effort to fundraise as much as possible. All funds go to student activities at Cordero including the Washington D.C. Trip. Top fundraisers will receive prizes and special recognition. We will need a significant amount of volunteers. A signup is available on the Cordero Sunday Digest Blog.
    • We would like to thank all of our supporters for the Fun Run including British Swim School who donated a portion of the t-shirts for students this year. To begin our run this year, we will have a representative from the British Swim School as well as Mr. Silverman, central office staff and local representatives. The Fun Run kicks off at 9:15 at the gazebo in Hamilton Park. Run routes are available on the Sunday Digest Blog. See you then.
    • Teachers will be handing out fun run t-shirts to all students on Wednesday (10/23/19) for our Annual Strynar Fun Run.  Students may also re-wear their t-shirts on Friday (10/25/19) if they wish. 
    • On October 30th, Zolnier Class Rings will be coming to measure the 8th graders for their ring sizes.  The cost of the ring is $50 (cash or money order ONLY). Payment MUST be presented upon being measured.  The color of the ring is Fire Blue Spinel. The engraving is included up to three initials. Please contact Ms. Contey for further questions. 
    • For October 31st, your child may wear a costume to school. There is a Halloween Letter explaining the rules that was given out last week. Our parade will continue its normal route. The parade will begin at 9:30 and include students from Pre-K to Grade 5.
    • Please be advised that school will be closed for all students from Tuesday, November 5 to Monday, November 11 in observance of Election Day, the NJEA Conferences and Veterans Day. November Calendar Preview.
    PTA news: 

      Reminders:

      • If you are new to our community, please sign up for emails by filling out this form. Please also provide your email to the main office so they can ensure it is on Infinite Campus. 
      • Parents that use strollers to transport children, please be advised that we need to keep our entry doors clear. Strollers have contributed to a traffic jam on our sidewalks and this disrupts the safe passage of our teachers and students. Please be mindful of where you are stopping with your strollers. Additionally, please remember that one of the key skills for our younger students is learning how to walk to school independently. If you have the time, please make the time to help your children grow. 


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      Monday, October 14, 2019

      Sunday Digest on Monday 10.14.19


      10.14.19

      • Our very own 1st grade teacher, Ms. DeFelice was honored as the Italian Educator of Year and was a part of the Columbus Day parade this weekend.  Please enjoy the pictures!
      • Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15th vision screenings will be done for all Pre-K - 3rd grade students. Please see the flyer and consent forms in English and Spanish for more information
      • Wednesday, October 16th is PSAT day for all of our 8th grade students. Students should arrive on time, having had a good night sleep. Testing will take place in the morning for 8th graders in their first period class. Please remember that this is the entrance exam for McNair Academic High School and Infinity Institute. Wednesday is the only day that this test is offered. If your child is absent on Wednesday, there is no make up test.
      • On Thursday, October 17th students we will have a tag day. Students may wear black or orange tops with jeans for $1. 
      • Our 10th Annual Strynar Fun Run will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd. Pledge sheets have already been distributed. Please make every effort to fundraise as much as possible. All funds go to student activities at Cordero including the Washington D.C. Trip. Top fundraisers will receive prizes and special recognition. 
      • We will need a significant amount of volunteers for the Strynar Fun Run. A signup is available on the Cordero Sunday Digest Blog.
      • For October 31st, your child may wear a costume to school. There is a Halloween Letter explaining the rules that was given out. Our parade will continue its normal route. The parade will begin at 9:30 and include students from Pre-K to Grade 5. 

      PTA news: 

      • Know Before You Vote: PTA has compiled all responses to our 3 questions received from the BOE Candidates here - http://bit.ly/37BOEcandidates.  Learn how each candidate would engage with our school on these important issues. 
      • Tuesday, October 15, 5:30-7:00pm is Class Parents Meeting with Mr. Cabrera. Email Chris Santarpio with any questions. 
      • Wednesday, October 16, Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association Board of Education Candidate Meet and Greet, 6:00-7:00pm. Speak to all the candidates and stay for short remarks from each candidate.
      • Friday, October 18, Diwali Mela. Thank you to the warm responses! RSVPs have now closed. Contact events@ps37pta.org for any questions.
      • Thank you to HPNA and to all the students and families who came to our first Family Maker Night: Into the Humanverse last Friday. Photos will be shared on the PTA Facebook page.

      Reminders:

      • If you are new to our community, please sign up for emails by filling out this form. Please also provide your email to the main office so they can ensure it is on Infinite Campus. 
      • Parents that use strollers to transport children, please be advised that we need to keep our entry doors clear. Strollers have contributed to a traffic jam on our sidewalks and this disrupts the safe passage of our teachers and students. Please be mindful of where you are stopping with your strollers. Additionally, please remember that one of the key skills for our younger students is learning how to walk to school independently. If you have the time, please make the time to help your children grow. 
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      Sunday, October 6, 2019

      Sunday Digest 10.06.19

      Sunday Digest 2019-20
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      Mark your Calendars! 10/11 4pm-dusk
      Hamilton Park
      Mark your Calendars! 10/16
      Mark your Calendars! 10/23

      10.06.19

      • Our very own 1st grade teacher, Ms. DeFelice will be honored as the Italian Educator of Year and will be a part of the Columbus Day parade on 10/12/19.  The parade will begin at Newark Ave. near Dickinson High School and will end at City Hall on Grove St diverting from the pedestrian walkway at Jersey Ave.  
      • The Bookmobile will visit the school this Thursday for students in grade 3-8. Please contact Ms. Pergola for more information. Please see the parent letter, library card application and Bookmobile schedule.
      • This Thursday, Oct. 10th our students will participate in our Fall Emergency Evacuation Drill.  We will be escorted by JCPD to McNair Academic High School. Please see the attached letter for more info. 
      • On Oct. 15th vision screenings will be done for all Pre-K - 3rd grade students. Please see the flyer and consent forms in English and Spanish for more information. Contact Nurse Stone for further information.
      • Our 10th Annual Strynar Fun Run will take place on Wednesday, October 23rd. Pledge sheets were distributed on Friday. Please make every effort to fund-raise as much as possible. All funds go to student activities at Cordero including the Washington D.C. Trip. Top fundraisers will receive prizes and special recognition. We will need a significant amount of volunteers. A signup is available on the Cordero Sunday Digest Blog.
      • For October 31st, your child may wear a costume to school. There is a Halloween Letter explaining the rules that was given our last week. Our parade will continue its normal route. The parade will begin at 9:30 and include students from Pre-K to Grade 5. 

      PTA news: 

      • Know before you vote: On Friday, October 4, PTA submitted a list of 3 questions to all Board of Education candidates representing key issues for our school. Candidates were requested to provide a written response less than 75 words to each question by October 11, 2019. PTA will compile all received answers and share via a read only document to the Cordero school community.
      • Monday, 10/7: Enrichment classes begin. Make a donation to fund Enrichment scholarships for Cordero students! Your financial contribution helps a student take a class who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Contact enrichment@ps37pta.org with any questions.
      • Tuesday 10/8, 6pm: BOE parent & community meeting, 346 Claremont Avenue 6th floor. Valerie Morris from CASPER will be there to answer any questions you may have. Parking available in the lot.
      • Friday 10/11, 4pm-dusk: Into the Humanverse: A Family Maker Night w/HPNA, Hamilton Park, followed by HPNA movie "Into the Spiderverse". 
      • Friday 10/11 Diwali Mela RSVPs close. 

      Reminders:

      • If you are new to our community, please sign up for emails by filling out this form. Please also provide your email to the main office so they can ensure it is on Infinite Campus. 
      • Parents that use strollers to transport children, please be advised that we need to keep our entry doors clear. Strollers have contributed to a traffic jam on our sidewalks and this disrupts the safe passage of our teachers and students. Please be mindful of where you are stopping with your strollers. Additionally, please remember that one of the key skills for our younger students is learning how to walk to school independently. If you have the time, please make the time to help your children grow. 
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      Sunday, September 29, 2019

      Sunday Digest 9.29.19

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       Please do not park your stroller in the alley. 
      9.29.2019
      • Happy New Year (Rosh Hashanah) to the Jewish families in our Community.
      • Middle School Sports started Monday, Sept. 23rd and any student that wants to play flag football.needs to have a physical handed in as soon as possible. Other sports that are coming this year are Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Soccer. Please contact Mr. Carew for further questions. 
      • Cordero sweatshirt order forms were sent home on Monday September 23rd and all orders will need to be submitted by this Friday October 4th for all students from grades Kindergarten to 8. 
      • All polo shirts, t-shirts and sweatpants that were ordered by the 9/20/19 deadline can be expected by Oct. 11th.  The items will be delivered to the students’ classroom. There will not be another order for these items at this time.
      • We will have our annual Evacuation Drill to McNair Academic High School on Thursday, October 10th. Please ensure that your child wears comfortable shoes.
      • On Oct. 15th vision screenings will be done for all Pre-K - 3rd grade students. Please see the flyer and consent forms in English and Spanish for more information.
      • Our Annual Strynar Fun Run will be on Wednesday, October 23rd. Please support this important fundraiser for student activities. More details to follow!
      • For October 31st, your child may wear a costume to school. There is a letter explaining the rules. Our parade will continue its normal route. Time will be determined.
      • If you are new to our community, please sign up for emails by filling out this form. Please also provide your email to the main office so they can ensure it is on Infinite Campus.
      PTA NEWS
      • Support the PTA this Halloween by adding something special to your candy bowls! The deadline for submitting your chocolate pumpkin pop orders is this Friday, October 4th. Order forms are also available to download and print from our website at www.ps37pta.org. 
      • Thank you to the families who attended our first general meeting last Wednesday, and to the teachers who attended our recap meeting the following morning. Links to the draft meeting minutes (pending approval and corrections) and Facebook Live recording are posted at  https://www.ps37pta.org/home/meetings. 


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      Sunday, September 22, 2019

      Sunday Digest 9.22.19





      Sunday Digest 2019-20
      Any questions? Please reach out to our main office: 201-714-4390

      9.22.2019
      • Thank you for all of the families and staff members that supported our Tag Day and Jean Day. We were able to raise over $250 to fight Childhood Cancer for the Copa Mirabel Foundation.
      • Thank you also to the families that met with teachers on Tuesday during our parent orientation. Please continue the collaboration with teachers by communicating with them. Out staff emails are on the Sunday Digest blog as well as on the Cordero Weebly.
      • Middle School Sports start Monday and any student that wants to play flag football.needs to have a physical handed in as soon as possible. Other sports that are coming this year are Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Soccer. Please contact Mr. Carew for further questions. 
      • McNair Academic and Infinity Application information have been given to all 8th grade students. Here is the letter sent home.
      • This year the Bookmobile will be made available for grades 3-8 beginning September 26th.  Please see the parent letter, library card application and Bookmobile schedule. 
      • Cordero sweatshirt order forms will go out Monday September 23rd and all orders will need to be submitted by Friday October 4th for all students from grades Kindergarten to 8. 
      • On Oct. 15th vision screenings will be done for all Pre-K - 3rd grade students. Please see the flyer and consent forms in English and Spanish for more information
      • Our annual Walk to School event will happen at 8:15 on Friday morning, September 27th. Join other families and Buster the Bus for our walk starting at 8th and Erie Streets. That day students in the lower grades will also have an assembly about safety with Buster the Bus. Forms were sent home in the lower grades last week. Please send it back to make sure we have a count. 
      • If you are new to our community, please sign up for emails by filling out this form. Please also provide your email to the main office so they can ensure it is on Infinite Campus. 
      • Parents that use strollers to transport children, please be advised that we need to keep our entry doors clear. Strollers have contributed to a traffic jam on our sidewalks and this disrupts the safe passage of our teachers and students. Please be mindful of where you are stopping with your strollers. Additionally, please remember that one of the key skills for our younger students is learning how to walk to school independently. If you have the time, please make the time to help your children grow. 
      • Paper lunch applications were delivered to homerooms on Friday which means that you should receive yours this week. Please complete it as it helps determine funding for our school. If you have internet access, you can complete your lunch application online this year at: https://www.myschoolapps.com

      PTA news: 

      • Enrichment registration opens Monday, September 23rd at 8pm. Classroom Assistants and Onsite Assistant Coordinator still needed! Contact enrichment@ps37pta.org.
      • Classroom Parents still needed for grades 2, 4 and middle school. Email chris@ps37pta.org to sign up!
      • Juicing waiver forms went sent home last week. Volunteers needed, apply via link: http://bit.ly/37juicing.
      • The first general PTA meeting is Wednesday September 25, 6pm in the Library. A recap meeting for teachers will be held the following morning at 8am in the auditorium.
      • PTA will at the JC Education Fair on Saturday, September 28, from 10am-2pm in Hamilton Park. Stop by and say hello!

      Cordero PS 37 PTA

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