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Originally delivered on 1/20/2025 7:01 pm

SUBJECT: Strawberry Hill Newsletter 01.20.25

January 20, 2025

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IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Month

Open-minded:  We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are willing to grow from the experience.


WHAT'S UP NEXT

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


January 24th

  • Bingo Night

January 29th

  • Early Release

February 8th

  • Sweetheart Dance (Grades K-4)

February 12th

  • PTO Board/General Meeting

February 14th-17th

  • February Break - No School

February 26th

  • Early Release
Strawberry Hill School Bingo Night: January 24th

Join us for an exciting Bingo Night at Strawberry Hill School, open to students in grades K–8 and their families! 


When: Friday January 24th 6:00-8:00 pm 
Where: Strawberry Hill Cafeteria 
Who Can Attend: Grades K–8 (students must be accompanied by an adult) 

Tickets: Must be purchased in advance through Membership Toolkit – no tickets sold at the door! 
Family Pizza Option: Preorder a pizza for your family to enjoy during the event. Orders must  be received by Wednesday January 22nd (pizza will not be sold that night). 

Snacks: A variety of snacks will be available for purchase (cash only). 

Come for the fun, games, and a chance to win prizes while supporting our school community! 

We need volunteers and donations to help make this a success! Please sign up or contribute here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4FA4A622A4FB6-54263780-bingo

Questions or More Information: Email shptoevents@gmail.com. Don’t miss out—join us for a night of family fun and school spirit! 

Strawberry Hill Marquee Birthday Wishes!!!

Wish your favorite student a very Happy Birthday on the Marquee out back by the field. $10 for each dedication on the outside Marquee. For $20, you will get to display your birthday shout both inside and outside. Our inside screen has the ability to provide a personal message as well as a photo to your special person.

Buy a wish now!  To purchase, log into your account at the PTO website.

The format for the Marquee will be HAPPY BIRTHDAY FIRST NAME, LAST NAME INITIAL ONLY.

TIMING: Requests should be at least ONE FULL WEEK prior to the birthday. 

Weekend/Holiday Birthday: We've got you covered. Your message can be displayed the prior week before the weekend or the school break.

Summer Birthday: Celebrate half birthdays during the school year.

Make someone's day special with a birthday wish especially for them!!

Save the date for our BIG FUNDRAISER on March 28th!

The PTO cordially invites you to join us in honoring our past as we design our future. Stay Tuned for lots of opportunities to get involved. 

SPS Day at Yankee Stadium: April 26th

Please join us for SPS Day @ Yankee Stadium - NY Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, April 26th, 2025@1:05pm.

Purchase tickets at: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Stamfordparent2
 
Please note: During online check-out, the purchaser will select which SPS school they are associated with. 

Each ticket purchase includes: 

  • Game entry 
  • $15 Voucher that can be redeemed for ANY food/drink item at ANY concession vendor 
  • Yankees Baseball Hat 

    A portion of each ticket will go back to support the PTO! Sponsored by Stamford Parent Teacher Council  
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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