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Originally delivered on 4/28/2025 7:01 pm

SUBJECT: Strawberry Hill Newsletter 04.28.25

April 28, 2025
IB Learner Profile Attribute of the Month

Principled:  We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere.  We take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

Con principios:  Actuamos con integridad y honestidad, con un fuerte sentido de equidad y justicia, y con respeto por la dignidad y los derechos de las personas en todas partes. Asumimos la responsabilidad de nuestras acciones y sus consecuencias.

Join Our PTO Team!

Do you love our school and want to help make it even better? Now’s your chance! We’re looking for parents, guardians, and family members to join our PTO Board or become an essential member of our team.

Whether you have creative ideas for fundraising, a passion for building community events, or simply want to be more involved in supporting our amazing students and staff — we’d love to have you! No experience is needed — just a heart for our school and a willingness to pitch in.

Keep an eye on Facebook and your email this week or see below for more information on how to sign up and get involved. Big or small, every role makes a difference, and we would be so excited to work alongside you!

Let’s keep making our school the incredible place it is — together!

We are looking forward to working with you next year!

Krista Karwosky and Kim DiMondo
Strawberry Hill PTO Co-Presidents


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¡Únete a nuestro equipo de la PTO!

¿Te encanta nuestra escuela y quieres ayudar a mejorarla aún más? ¡Esta es tu oportunidad! Buscamos padres, tutores y familiares para que se unan a la junta de la PTO o se conviertan en miembros esenciales de nuestro equipo.

Ya sea que tengas ideas creativas para recaudar fondos, pasión por organizar eventos comunitarios o simplemente quieras participar más en el apoyo a nuestros increíbles estudiantes y personal, ¡nos encantaría contar contigo! No se necesita experiencia; solo un gran cariño por nuestra escuela y ganas de colaborar.

Mantente al tanto de Facebook y tu correo electrónico esta semana o consulta a continuación para obtener más información sobre cómo inscribirte y participar. Sea grande o pequeño, cada rol marca la diferencia, ¡y nos encantaría trabajar contigo!

¡Sigamos haciendo de nuestra escuela el lugar increíble que es, juntos!

¡Esperamos trabajar contigo el próximo año!

Krista Karwosky y Kim DiMondo
Copresidentas de la PTO de Strawberry Hill

Para el boletín en español, haga clic aquí.

WHAT'S UP NEXT

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


April 30th

  • Early Release

May 1st

  • Deadline to submit PTO Nomination Form

May 3rd

  • Red Carpet Event (7th & 8th grades)

May 10th

  • Earth Day Event and Bottle/Can Drive

May 14th

  • PTO Board/General Meeting

May 16th

  • Pioneer Palooza

May 19th

  • Deadline to purchase yearbooks

May 26th

  • Memorial Day (No school)

June 4th

  • PTO Board/General Meeting

June 11th-13th

  • Early Release

June 13th

  • Last Day of School
Join the PTO Open Positions for the 2025-2026 School Year

Click here to find out more information and sign up for a position on the PTO!

Red Carpet Event (7th and 8th grade only): May 3rd

Date:Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: Strawberry Hill Auditorium
Please use the front of the school to drop off and pick up. 
Price: $15
Pizza 🍕 and cupcakes 🧁 will be provided.

Register here.

Parents/Guardians: We need your help to make this event a success! 
Please sign up to volunteer here.

Earth Day Event and Bottle/Can Drive: May 10th

We are moving the Earth Day event and Bottle/Can Drive to the Rain Date of May 10th. All students, families and staff are invited to join in on the Earth Day Event at Strawberry Hill School on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 1:00-4:00pm!


See the flyers for the info on the activities including a bottle and can drive raising money for our school, chance to give new homes to gently used sports equipment, seed bomb and rock painting activities, and a garden clean-up. There will also be a Kona Ice Truck!! 

All are welcome to register to attend and to sign up to volunteer.

Pioneer Palooza: May 16th

We’re closing out the school year with a brand-new event—and it’s going to be a blast!

Join us Friday, May 16 from 6–8 PM on the school field for an evening full of games, music, food, and family fun!

Here’s what’s in store:

  • 12 carnival games (with prizes!)
  • Face painting, glitter tattoos, sand art & caricatures
  • Balloon twisters
  • Live music from the Pioneer Punkz Band
  • Plus local food trucks you’ll love:
    • Good Burger, Reddi Rooster, Two Crepes, Kona Ice, Mister Softee, So Fresh Doughnuts & Avellino BBQ

Wristbands: $20 in advance / $25 at the door
Includes unlimited games + one turn at each activity
(Food sold separately)

Rain date: Saturday, May 17th
Grab your wristbands now on Membership Toolkit!  https://strawberryhillpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/327361

Want to help support the event? We’re still accepting sponsors! Sponsor a game, booth, or activity and get your name displayed at the event. Email us at SHPTOEvents@gmail.com to get involved.

Want to help out during the event? We need your help to make this event a success! Sign up to volunteer here.  

We need help from the wonderful Husbands, Dads, Uncles or Granddads of Strawberry Hill to run the Carnival Games. Sign up to volunteer to run the carnival games here.

It’s our first-ever Pioneer Palooza—and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Yearbook Purchases: Deadline May 19th

Don't miss the opportunity to capture this special year.  The MYP Yearbook is created by Our Yearbook Club.  They have been working so hard to make an amazing book!

ORDER NOW!
Deadline for ship to school: May 19, 2025
Orders placed after 5/19/25 will incur a shipping cost and mailed home.

Link to order PYP yearbook: yearbook for grades K-4 (PYP). Passcode: 101631894745624

Link to order MYP yearbook: yearbook for grades 5-7 (MYP). Passcode: 101641495610834

Have questions? Email: strawberryhillyearbooks@gmail.com

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!!

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.  

Stamford Public Schools

Strawberry Hill School Website

Strawberry Hill PTO Website

Strawberry Hill Facebook Page   

Strawberry Hill PTO Facebook Page

International Baccalaureate Website

PT Council of Stamford

Stamford Board of Education

Strawberry Hill PTO School Governance

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