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Originally delivered on 11/6/2023 7:01 pm

SUBJECT: Strawberry Hill Newsletter 11.06.23

November 6, 2023
IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Month

Communicators: Pioneers express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.

Comunicadores: los pioneros nos expresamos con confianza y creatividad en más de un idioma y de muchas maneras. Colaboramos de manera efectiva, escuchando atentamente las perspectivas de otras personas y grupos.

Meet the PTO
Brande Phillips-Quarshie

Strawberries: Blake-3rd grade and Royce-Kindergarten 

Role: PT Council Rep

When to connect:  Please reach out to me if you need help answering questions pertaining to Stamford Public Schools, the Board of Education or our general PTO process in general. I am new to the role and learning myself, but will do my best to help or find you the right person to talk to. 

Fun Fact:  A fun fact about me is that I love to bake and have a great lactation cookie recipe that I often share with friends and their non-breastfeeding family members who love them too.

Here is me at the DASH last year. Say Hi if you see me at school or the nearest coffee shop!

Emily Guttman

Strawberries: Jonah-6th, Samara-5th, Shira-1st, Shayna-1st

Role: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Co-Leader

When to connect: Any questions about what the DEI Committee does or how to get involved, please reach out at deipioneerssh@gmail.com or 203-856-6378. We would love to have you join us!

Fun Fact: I love tennis, the outdoors, and traveling. I'm passionate about promoting mental health. Want to hit some tennis balls or chat about travels or mental health? Please reach out.

WHAT'S UP NEXT

(Scroll down for details on events in the near future)

November 7th

  • Election Day - No School

November 10th

  • Veterans Day - No School

November 11th

  • Pollinator Pathway Garden Fall Clean-up and Bulb Planting

November 13th

  • Picture Retake Day
  • PTO Board Meeting

November 15th

  • Free Family Tech Talk for Parents and Caregivers

November 22nd

  • Early Release

November 23rd-24th

  • Thanksgiving Recess - No School

November 29th

  • PTO General Meeting

Para el boletín en español, haga clic aquí.

Pollinator Pathway Garden Fall clean-up and bulb planting: November 11th

When: Saturday, November 11th  1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Garden Next to Barn

Help prepare the garden for winter; plant bulbs that will blossom in the spring; and pain rocks to decorate the garden.

All are welcome!  Bring your garden tools. Hope to see you there!

- The Green Team

Questions? strawberryhillgreenteam@gmail.com

Picture Retake Day: November 13th

Steady Photography offers a free Retake Day on November 13th. If you're unhappy with the results of your child's portrait for any reason or missed picture day, you may elect to have a retake. Original photos must be returned on retake day. The school portraits will be taken in the school gymnasium. 

If you missed picture day last month, you can order prints with a credit card, please use the link below. https://www.theimageconnection.com/Preorder/StudioStart/1026?studioId=04443

Password (case sensitive): STRAW23

If you prefer to pay with cash or check (made out to Steady Photography on the retake picture day), click on the order form. Please note that exact change is required if paying in cash.

For more details and if you have any questions, please reach out to StrawberryHillPTO@gmail.com.

If you have trouble ordering, please call Steady Photography at 203-488-5170, Monday-Friday between 9am-3pm.

PTO Board Meeting: November 13th

All are welcome to join our monthly PTO Board meetings. You do not need to be on the Board to attend. Learn about the planning and decision making process of the PTO, get a heads up on upcoming events, and hear from school leadership. There is a time for any attendee to share ideas, questions, or concerns at the end of each meeting. Join us!

When: Monday, November 13th from 7:00-8:30pm
Where: Hybrid - In Person at Strawberry Hill Media Center or Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 873 9926 5904
Passcode: 711365

Add meeting to your Google Calendar
Questions? Email: strawberryhillpto@gmail.com

FREE Family Tech Talk for Parents and Caregivers: November 15th

Date:          Wednesday, November 15

Time:           7:00 PM

Location: Zoom: https://trendmicro.zoom.us/j/98086655528?pwd=QzBISkNSZVlCUTFCU1ZySWRocnQ2dz09
Passcode 160776

Help Strawberry Hill win a $100 Amazon Gift Card! Schools with more than five people in attendance will be entered for a chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Parents must sign-in to the event to qualify. All parents who sign-in will also be entered in a random draw for a $50 Amazon Gift Card.

This free event is presented by an internet safety expert from Trend Micro's Internet Safety for Kids and Families. Learn the risks your kids face online & Internet safety tips including:

•    Online gaming and social media insights
•    Managing screen time
•    App settings for age-appropriate content
•    Best practices to be safe online
•    How to prevent online risks
•    Parental controls and tips on kids device setup
•    Live Q&A


The session will be available in both English and Spanish. If you prefer a different language, please email us to make a request. 

Questions? Contact: strawberryhillpto@gmail.com

Nominating Committee

We are looking for Nominating Committee members.

The Nominating Committee is vital to our school community and will identify volunteers to serve in various functions and roles on the PTO and Executive Board.

The Nominating Committee will consist of a minimum of five (5) and no more than seven (7) members, including two current members of the Executive Committee, one school administrator, and one teacher. Ideally, a mixture of at least one parent from PYP and MYP.  The time commitment would be less than an hour each month.

Duties of the Nominating Committee shall be:

  • Identify candidates and nominate an eligible person for each office
  • Ensure that all candidates fully complete a candidacy form
  • Act in coordination with the parents and teachers to identify parents who may be interested in serving on the PTO Board
  • Provide a slate of nominees for election of officers for the PTO Executive Board

Please reach out to Angela Colabella, acolabella15@gmail.com with any questions or interest.

PTO General Meeting: November 29th

Join us for the last general PTO meeting of 2023 on November 29! Those who attend in person can sign up for free babysitting and pizza! Please register by November 27th at 10pm. Meeting is hybrid (on zoom and in person at the school).

Uniform & Spirit Wear Information

UNIFORMS:  Strawberry Hill established a dress code as a way to promote school unity by giving students a sense of pride in their school, encouraging a focus on academics, and promoting safety by identifying our students to staff and our community.   Please visit our school's page for uniform provider information.

Place your French Toast or Lands End uniform orders today. 

Lands End: 
  • Online: Log on to landsend.com, click on School, Search by our school number (900189770) or by location.
French Toast:
  • Online: Log on to frenchtoast.com, click on School, Search by our school number (QS5VCMC) or by location.


If you are in need of a donated uniform, please contact strawberryhillpto@gmail.com and indicate child's name, teacher and size. 

CAN WE GET SOME S-P-I-R-I-T!

Visit:  https://strawberryhillspiritwear.com/ to place your order!

Support Our School
You can purchase labels for your student’s uniforms, water bottles, canisters and 20% of your purchase is paid to Strawberry Hill.  The labels are waterproof, dishwater and microwave safe.  Enter Strawberry Hill in the search box and you’re all set to shop labels to support our school. Our school’s Strawberry Logo is also available for printed labels in our special Label Pack.

Use the new Box Tops App to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your organization's earnings online.

Stay Informed About Strawberry Hill School and Stamford Public Schools!

There are many ways to stay informed about what is happening at our school and in the district. 

  • Sign up for SPS district alerts here. 
  • Email ptcouncilofstamford@gmail.com and ask to sign up for the newsletter if you want to know more about what is happening in the district.
  • Access recent district postings in “District News” on the SPS homepage here and the SPS Parent University resources here 
  • Make sure you have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account here. If you do not have an account or need help, contact Mrs. Wilcox, our school’s Technology Integration and Support Specialist (TISS), at twilcox@stamfordct.gov.
  • Register for our Strawberry Hill PTO website here 
  • Visit our school website here 

If you have any questions about the PT Council or district resources, please contact Brande Phillips at brandelphillips@gmail.com.  

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