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2011/2012 SMS PTA Officers
Co-Presidents:
Kathy Cucchiarella
Becky Williams
Vice President:
Kim Moros
Treasurer:
Linda Morgante
Recording Secretary:
Teresa Lombardi
Corresponding Secretary:
Karen Collura
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Celebrating your child's graduation? Consider a Book Dedication to your school library!
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8th Grade Social
An 8th Grade Social will be held on Friday, October 14th from 7-9:00 pm in the SMS Cafeteria. Admission wristbands may be purchased for $12 during lunch hours on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, October 12th, 13th and 14th. Students must present a signed permission slip when purchasing a wristband. Parent volunteers are needed. See the flyer for the permission slip and to volunteer. Prizes (including iTunes gift cards), will be raffled off during the evening! |
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Little Caesars Pizza Fundraiser Extended!
It's not too late to place your order for a Little Caesars Pizza, pretzel or dessert kit! The order deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 19th. All orders will be available for pickup on Monday, October 31 from 1:00pm-7:00pm at the Middle School outside the cafeteria. Proceeds from the fundraiser are used to sponsor class trips, special school programs and mini-grants, so please consider participating! See our flyer for details. Contact Carolyn Worsley at worsleyfamily@optonline.net with any questions. |
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SMS PTA Mini-Grants At Work:
A Walk Through the Roman Forum
Carolina Gengo Di Domenico with SMS students Emily Denler, Meara Ferrauiola, Christopher Hanrahan On May 23, 2011, SMS students were paid a visit by Ancient Roman aristocrat Claudia. Dressed in an ancient Roman flowing tunic, Claudia escorted SMS 6th graders back in time to an ancient Roman civilization where they toured the streets of the Roman Forum, the ancient center of commerce and social life, visited ancient palaces, flew over statues, and saw other famous Roman structures. Her presentation, with a multi-media backdrop, kicked off the Ancient Roman Civilization unit that the 6th grade would be studying. Claudia was portrayed by Westchester's own italophile, Carolina Gengo Di Domenico. Carolina has been teaching Italian for almost 20 years. At an early age, she fell in love with the Italian culture and language, but Italian was not spoken in her home. She vowed one day to learn Italian and to share it with others. Today she runs a small school called La Piazza di Carolina in Crestwood where she teaches Italian in a full-immersion environment to children of all ages and adults. Elizabeth Ferrucci, a Somers Middle School Italian teacher, worked closely with Carolina to coordinate her visit to SMS. In an effort to bring Italian culture and history into her classes, Mrs. Ferrucci's 8th grade Italian students also enjoyed Carolina's presentation.
A Walk Through the Roman Forum was generously sponsored by a Mini-Grant from the PTA. |
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Used Clothing Fundraiser
Sunday, October 23rd
9 am - 12:30 pm
Somers Middle School Lower Parking Lot
It's that time again, when seasonal clothing gets rotated out of closets and dresser drawers. But don't throw out those unwanted items! Our annual clothing drive is here again. You can recycle your used clothing and stuffed animals. We are collecting:
- Wearable and usable clothing, belts, handbags, backpacks and briefcases
- Shoes (bagged separately please)
- Linens
- Stuffed animals
- Hard Toys (should fit in a box 24"x24"x21")
- Bicycles
All proceeds received from this fundraiser directly benefit our children at SMS.
* Please put all items in well-tied, large garbage bags. *
* Please keep shoes paired, in separate bags from clothes.*
TAX DEDUCTIBLE RECEIPTS WILL BE GIVEN UPON REQUEST.
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e-Cycle...All Year Round!
Somers Schools have partnered with EcoPhones to offer a unique and on-going fundraiser to our families. Donate used working/non-working electronics and the PTA receives payment for every item donated! We receive credit for working or non-working electronics, but we receive more credit for working items.
What: Cell phones, iPods, digital cameras, digital video cameras, small inkjet printer cartridges.
Where: Collection bins located as follows:
SIS - Each great room and under the sign-in table in the main office.
SMS - In the entry lobby to the right of the sign-in table.
When: Throughout the school year!
Please follow the guidelines to ensure we get the most from your donation.
More details: Helen Brady at helenalan@prodigy.net |
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Reflections Program 2011-2012
Reflections is a cultural arts program of the National PTA that encourages students in grades K-12 to express their thoughts and feelings through the creative arts.
This year's theme: "Diversity means..."
Students can respond in several artistic ways:
- six categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts
- students create artwork at home or school
- four grade divisions: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12; special ed students may compete where developmentally appropriate
All entries due by Wednesday, December 1st and can be brought to the main office of each building. Every submission MUST include a submission form.
Questions? Please email LSweig@aol.com, your school's Reflections Chair. |
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Red Ribbon Week: October 24-28
Red Ribbon Week is the country's oldest and largest drug prevention program, reaching millions of Americans during the last week of October every year. By wearing red ribbons/clothing and participating in community anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free life. This year's theme is Hand In Hand Let's Take A Stand. Here are the week's scheduled events:
Wednesday 10/12: Cutout red paper 'hands' will be distribued to all the lunch periods. Pick one up and personalize your 'hand' with a message, including drawings and writing. Then drop it in the designated box in Mr. Getman's office ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, 10/20 for a chance to win. Three winners from each grade will be chosen for the best and/or most creative message, and each winner will be awarded a prize!
Beginning October 24, Red Ribbon Week events are as follows:
Monday: Wear Red Day
Tuesday: Be a winner and team up against drugs/alcohol!Wear your favorite sports team's jersey!
Wednesday: Friends don't let friends make unhealthy decisions. Twin Day!
Thursday: Lunch period visits from high school varsity athletes for 7th and 8th grades
Friday: Anyone wearing their Red Ribbon Week Bracelet on Friday will have their names entered to win a goody bag!
Parent volunteers are needed to help hand out RRW Bracelets in the lobby the morning of Monday Oct 24. We are also looking for student volunteers to meet after school Friday the 21st to help decorate the school. Girl Scout troops are welcome! Interested students should contact Patrice Graham at patricegraham@optonline.net.
See our flyerfor more information |
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7th Grade Social
The 7th grade Social will be held on Friday, November 4 from 7-9pm in the Middle School Cafeteria. Be sure to check the website for more information as it becomes available. |
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Traveling Science Show Coming to SMS
On November 23, 7th graders will participate in an interactive, traveling science show from the Franklin Institute. The show is designed to take students on a wild journey through The Human Body. They'll discover how nutrients in the food we eat are digested and converted into the energy; how our muscles work; what our blood actually accomplishes as it flows through our veins and arteries, and more! |
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If we all did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves. ~Thomas Edison |
Have questions? Need help?
Send an email to Ask The Elephant asktheelephant@SomersPTACouncil.org
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