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Originally delivered on 2/17/2025 7:01 pm

SUBJECT: Strawberry Hill Newsletter 02.17.25

February 17, 2025

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IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Month

Inquirers:  We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love of learning throughout life.

InvestigadoresAlimentamos nuestra curiosidad, desarrollando Habilidades para la indagación y la investigación. Nosotros saber aprender de forma independiente y con otros. Aprendemos con entusiasmo y sostener nuestro amor por aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

A Message from the Treasurers / Un Mensaje de los Tesoreros


With us being six months into the school year, we felt that it was a good time to share some financial updates on how PTO dollars are being spent to benefit our community.

Here are the highlights of what we have spent on so far this year:

  • Enrichment (Yearbook Club, Spring Clubs): $8,400
  • Pioneer Players (Musical): $2,500
  • School Assemblies (Project Music, Magic Assemblies): $3,450 

As you can see we have made great progress in fulfilling our commitment to our mission of increasing enrichment. 

We look forward to the Gala as our big annual fundraiser and hope you’ll join us in this awesome celebration of our schools history. The funds we raise for the Gala will help us keep enrichment thriving for our 2025-2026 school year.  

If you have questions we welcome you to email us at: 
strawberryhilltreasury@gmail.com.

Thank you,  
James Qi & Cinthia Phelps

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Ya que llevamos seis meses del año escolar, sentimos que era un buen momento para compartir algunas actualizaciones financieras sobre cómo se gastan los dólares del PTO para beneficiar a nuestra comunidad.

Estos son los aspectos más destacados de lo que hemos gastado en lo que va del año:

  • Enriquecimiento (Club del Anuario, Clubes de Primavera): $8,400
  • Jugadores pioneros (musical): $ 2,500
  • Asambleas Escolares (Proyecto Música, Asambleas Mágicas): $3,450 

Como puede ver, hemos logrado grandes avances en el cumplimiento de nuestro compromiso con nuestra misión de aumentar el enriquecimiento. 

Esperamos con ansias la Gala como nuestra gran recaudación de fondos anual y esperamos que se unan a nosotros en esta increíble celebración de la historia de nuestras escuelas. Los fondos que recaudemos para la Gala nos ayudarán a mantener próspero el enriquecimiento durante nuestro año escolar 2025-2026.  

Si tiene preguntas, le invitamos a enviarnos un correo electrónico a: Strawberryhilltreasury@gmail.com.

Gracias,  
James Qi y Cinthia Phelps

WHAT'S UP NEXT

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


February 21st

  • Last day of early bird pricing for 2025 Gala

February 22nd

  • Sweetheart Dance (Grades K-4)

February 24th

  • DEI Committee Meeting

February 26th

  • Early Release

March 7th

  • PYP Book Fair PJ Party

March 10th-14th

  • Book Fair

March 12th

  • PTO Board/General Meeting

March 19th-21st

  • Teacher Conferences - Early Release
2025 Gala Early Bird Tickets On Sale!

The PTO cordially invites you to join us in honoring our past as we design our future.

Don't miss this our biggest fundraiser of the year.  

Hurry EARLY BIRD pricing ends 2/21.  Purchase tickets here.

💖 PYP Sweetheart Dance (K–4): February 22nd

The Sweetheart Dance- A special evening for students in K-4th grades and their family.  ✨ Join us for an enchanted evening of fun, food, and dancing! ✨  Don't miss this magical event!

Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Strawberry Hill Cafeteria & Gym

Tickets are limited and only available for advance purchase. There will be no ticket sales at the door, and walk-ins will be turned away. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Click here to purchase tickets.

Want to help make the evening a success?
Volunteers are essential! Sign up here to lend a hand.  

For questions, contact us at shptoevents@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

DEI Committee Meeting: February 24th

Please join us Monday, February 24th @ 7:30PM for the January Meeting of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pioneers (DEI Pioneers) via zoom. All are welcome!

ID: 881 3603 3244
Password:  881960

Strawberry Hill PYP Book Fair PJ Party: March 7th

Get ready for a magical night of stories, crafts, and book fair shopping—all while staying cozy in your pajamas!

Date: Friday, March 7th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Enjoy an evening full of fun:
✨ Crafts & Cookies (6:30-7:00 PM in the cafeteria) – Kick off the night with creative fun and sweet treats!

📖 Sleepy Story Time (7:00-7:30 PM in the media center) – Snuggle up and enjoy stories read by your favorite PYP teachers.

📚 Browse the Book Fair (7:30-8:30 PM) – Discover new books to take home and keep the reading magic going!

🎟️ FREE to attend! But please register in advance so we can plan for an amazing night: register here.

💡 We need volunteers! Help us make this a fantastic event—sign up here.

Don’t miss this special night of family fun, learning, and laughter! We can’t wait to see you there! 

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!!

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  

🌍 Earth Day Planning Volunteers Needed! 🌱

We’re gearing up for our Earth Day event on April 26th and would love your help! If you’re passionate about the environment, looking for hands on ways to get involved at Strawberry Hill and want to make a difference, join us in planning this special day.

It’s because of the families that come together that create a memorable celebration each year! Reach out if you’re interested in volunteering, strawberryhillgreenteam@gmail.com  🌎✨

Parents and SH Family Businesses: We Want to Partner With You!

Are You a Strawberry Hill Family That Owns A Business...or maybe you work for a business that we can collaborate with?

Please fill out the SH Family Businesses Google Form.

We have lots of upcoming opportunities to promote your business and would love to make sure all companies are included.  Here are just a few options:

  • Advertising in Yearbooks and Musical Playbill
  • Sponsorships
  • Business Directory on our website
  • Events: Vendor at our Community Tag Sale
  • Events: Gala (100 yr celebration of Strawberry Hill/Sacred Heart 1925 building)

We would love to hear from you!

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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