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Originally delivered on 3/11/2024 7:01 pm

SUBJECT: Strawberry Hill Newsletter 03.11.24

March 11, 2024
IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Month


Knowledgeable:  Pioneers develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global significance. 

Conocimiento: Desarrollamos y usamos nuestra comprensión conceptual mediante la exploración del conocimiento en una variedad de disciplinas. Nos comprometemos con ideas y cuestiones de importancia local y mundial.

Message from the Co-Presidents

An update on the 2024-2025 BOE Budget:

The proposed budget was approved by the Board of Education (BOE) last month and will now be voted on by the Board of Finance and Board of Representatives.

Key dates are: Thursday, March 21 at 7pm (BOE Budget presented to Board of Finance) and Wednesday, April 3 at 7pm (public hearing via zoom).

If you want to advocate for next year’s budget please speak up. We will provide more information about the public hearing when we have it.


Una actualización sobre el presupuesto del BOE 2024-2025:

El presupuesto propuesto fue aprobado por la Junta de Educación (BOE) el mes pasado y ahora será votado por la Junta de Finanzas y la Junta de Representantes.

Las fechas clave son: el jueves 21 de marzo a las 7 p. m. (presentación del presupuesto del BOE a la Junta de Finanzas) y el miércoles 3 de abril a las 7 p. m. (audiencia pública a través de zoom).

Si desea abogar por el presupuesto del próximo año, por favor hágalo saber. Proporcionaremos más información sobre la audiencia pública cuando la tengamos.

Jennifer Forman & Lauren Scopaz Daunais 

WHAT'S UP NEXT

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

March 11th - 15th

  • Book Fair

March 12th

  • PYP Literacy Night

March 15th

  • MYP Skate Night

March 18th

  • DEI Meeting (Virtual)

March 20th - 22nd

  • Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Early Release

March 24th - April 5th

  • Spring Spirit Wear Sale

March 25th - 29th

  • Read-A-Thon

March 27th

  • Early Release
  • PTO General Meeting (Hybrid)

March 29th

  • Good Friday - No School

April 1st

  • Deadline to apply for PTO 2024 Spring Funds for Enrichment

April 5th

  • Multicultural Fair

April 8th

  • PTO Board Meeting

April 10th

  • Eid al-Fitr - No School
  • Deadline to apply for a PTO position

April 15th - 19th

  • Spring Recess - No School

April 27th

  • Earth Day Fundraiser

Para el boletín en español, haga clic aquí.

SPS Day at Yankee Stadium! May 5th

SPS Day at Yankee Stadium on May 5th, 2024 at 1:35pm

NY Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers


Purchase tickets at:  https://fevo.me/3SCDKO7

  • During online check-out, please choose Strawberry Hill School
  • Each ticket sold will contain $10 or $15 of fundraising profit for our PTO
  • You manage your own ticket and can transfer them to someone else, if needed.
  • Tickets can be purchased up until the day before the game (May 4th) unless sold out beforehand. 


Each ticket purchase includes:

  • Game entry
  • $15 Voucher that can be redeemed for ANY food/drink item at ANY concession vendor
  • Yankees Backpack
The Scholastic Book Fair is this week!

Dates: Monday, March 11th through Friday, March 15th
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Place: Strawberry Hill Media Center

Needed: We still need a few more volunteers throughout the Fair. Visit the Sign Up Genius link here to volunteer during the fair and view more details.

Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set up the eWallet using this link. (don't worry, we will still accept cash and credit card payments as well!)

Please note that Scholastic charges sales tax on ALL purchases. When planning your eWallet contributions or how much money your student will be spending at the Fair, please take this into consideration. Connecticut State Sales Tax is 6.35%.

MYP.....get your NEON ready, Friday Night Skate is BACK!

MYP come light up the ice with your neon on Friday March 15th!   

For planning and safety purposes, this event will be capped and tickets are only available online.  No tickets will be sold at the door. Please bring your own skates if you have them!   

*SH Staff - you are welcomed to join this event free of charge!* 

Purchase tickets here!

March DEI Meeting: March 18th

All are welcome!  Please join us for the March meeting of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pioneers (DEI Pioneers) on Monday, March 18 at 7:30pm.

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 848 1871 5706
Passcode: 617830

Classic Spirit Wear Sale: March 24th-April 5th

Show your Strawberry Hill pride! Shop our last in-house spirit wear sale of the year. Offering some of our favorite classic t-shirts for the spring weather. Limited time only 3/24-4/5. Account for Membership Toolkit is required to access order form. Stay tuned for the link!

General PTO Meeting: March 27th

All are welcome!  Join us in the Strawberry Hill Media Center at the next General PTO Meeting on Wednesday, March 27 at 7pm. If you are coming in person you can bring your K-8 students for a free pizza and movie night. We will also have free pizza for all adults in attendance. Please register here for pizza and the movie by March 25th.

While your student is enjoying dinner and a movie, head over to the Strawberry Hill Media Center to participate in an interactive workshop called “Portrait of a Graduate”. A Spanish liaison will be there to help our Spanish-speaking families and we will have gently used uniforms to take home.

We will also have gently used uniforms available.

If you can’t come in person, we invite you to join us on Zoom

Meeting ID: 87399265904
Passcode: 711365

Please email us at strawberryhillpto@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Apply Now! Strawberry Hill PTO 2024 Spring Funds for Enrichment

Have a great idea you'd love to incorporate at Strawberry Hill? Apply now! Click here for the application.

The PTO has set aside funds for activities, events, or items that contribute to the enrichment and education of our students, families and or staff. These applications will be looked over and go through a voting process by our Funds Committee. Not all applications are promised to be funded but we do encourage everyone who has an idea to submit an application! Students, parents, teachers and staff are all welcome to apply. 

Deadline to apply is 4/1. Please reach out to Angela Colabella, acolabella15@gmail.com with any questions.  

STOP, COLLABORATE AND LISTEN! The PTO is searching for brand new additions! Open positions for our 2024-2025 PTO Board are now posted and are awaiting your submissions!

We're on the hunt for volunteers to join our PTO team!  

Are you a great note taker?  

Have awesome ideas for events?  

Want to lead our social media page?  

Do you and your friends want to work together to better help our school?  

We have a bunch of ways for you to get involved -  please click here to apply for any of our open positions - the deadline to apply is April 10th.

Click here for more information on the positions.

Questions?  email ckh.herman@gmail.com and acolabella15@gmail.com.

Earth Day fundraiser coming on April 27th - save your bottles and cans!

Strawberry Hill is having a Bottle and Can Fundraiser as part of our April 27th Earth Day Celebration, in collaboration with EyeRecycle!

Collect and save your redeemable bottles and cans starting now and bring them on April 27th to earn money for our school! Our goal is to collect at least 50 bags of redeemable bottles/cans. Each bag is worth $19.50, so we could earn almost $1,000 for our school while helping the environment if we all work together. 

Students, parents, caregivers or staff can all volunteer to sort the donations on April 27th too. Look out for a sign-up to volunteer soon! 

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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