TIGER TOWN NEWSLETTER
September 29, 2023
CENTRAL AVENUE SCHOOL
What you need to know this week
Ice Cream Social is TONIGHT at 5:30 (Sold out!) come prepared to buy Spirit Wear!
- Walk your children to school on Wednesday (10/4)! Goodies for students and coffee for parents at the Flagpole
- Thursday 10/5 is a busy evening: (1) Kindergarten Principal Chat @ 6pm / (2) VIP Training @ 6:45pm / (3) 10/5: First PTO Meeting @ 7:30pm // (All located in CAS Gym)
- Lunch with the Principal sign-ups are here! (see info below)
- Please don’t forget to pay PTO Dues!
- Fall Enrichment Program begins Tuesday (10/3)
UPCOMING DATES
● 10/6: Our First School Store of the year! (store opens during recess) See info below
● 10/7: Bottle Hill Day
● 10/9: NO SCHOOL - inservice day for our teachers
● 10/23 & 24: Picture Day
● 10/31: Halloween Parade
Ice Cream Social IS TONIGHT!!!
I Scream! You Scream! We all Scream for Ice Cream! Doors open tonight from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. A casual event, with teachers scooping ice cream, music, kids playing on the playground and families meeting their child(ren)’s new classmates! Unfortunately, this event is now SOLD OUT due to safety and therefore, we will be unable to sell tickets at the door. Please remind your children that the gaga pit will be closed and they should follow all playground rules during the event. Parents/caregivers are responsible for their children.
Show your CAS Spirit!
Select CAS spirit wear will be sold in-person at the Ice Cream Social TONIGHT! Don’t wait - get your spirit wear today!! (We accept cash and Venmo)
Calling all volunteers: VIP Training on Thursday, October 5th @6:45pm in the CAS gymnasium
Mark your calendars! If you are interested in volunteering at CAS this year, you must attend the VIP training on October 5th. It will be held immediately before the PTO meeting. We truly appreciate you taking the time to volunteer at CAS!
PTO Meeting - Thursday, October 5th at 7:30
What exactly does the PTO do? If you would like to be more involved at CAS, or just be in the know, please join us at our PTO meeting in the gym on Thursday, October 5th at 7:30pm, immediately following the VIP training. Thank you all for paying PTO dues! If you haven’t gotten around to it yet, click on this! PTO Dues
School store is here!! Friday, October 6th
Grab your piggy banks! The first school store of the year is coming up on Friday, October 6, during recess. All items are $0.25 - $3.00. Check out the flyer for more details, including a full price list and a link for parent volunteers! Cashiers needed to help the children shop and checkout!
Pro tip: pack your child's money / wallet in a gallon or quart ziploc bag labeled with his/her name. This way they can keep their money and purchases safely together when they play during recess - cash only!
Lunch with Mr. Liss
Kindergarten through 3rd grade students will have an opportunity to have lunch with Mr. Liss and friends! The goal of these lunches is for students to share what they love about CAS as well as an opportunity for Mr. Liss to get to know your child even better! Children will be able to pack and bring their lunch OR purchase his/her individual lunch. Please only sign up for one spot per student.
Please note: this is for students only. (Parents do not attend - only are involved to sign up your child(ren).) This is not mandatory!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094DACAD2CA0F58-44664995-lunch#/
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Engraved Paver sale for Courtyard Reading Garden has re-opened!!
Ever wish you could get a second chance? Well now you can … at least a second chance to purchase an engraved paver for our beautifully renovated Courtyard Reading Garden! Leave a legacy at our school and purchase an engraved paver ($75), an engraved paver with our CAS logo ($100) and/or a replica tile for your home ($35) by October 15th for your family or business! Simply click on Engraved Pavers
Questions about the project? Contact cascourtyard@gmail.com.
Virtual Chess Program
Coach Marty Sobin is offering our CAS students an online virtual Chess program! For the 2023-2024 school year, you have the option to join either the Newcomers/Beginners group or the Advanced/Beginners group. The program will meet once a week for 10 weeks starting at the end of September. For any student taking the program who is new to the online sessions, a free 60 minute private one on one online Zoom session will be arranged. The cost for the 10 sessions is $250 and classes are limited. For all the info, please reach out to Coach Marty ~ Tel: 973-729-9433 or Email: MartySobin@JerseyChess.com, Website:http://www.JerseyChess.com
PTO DUES - There is still time to pay!
Thank you for paying PTO dues which support activities including monthly assemblies, enrichment programs, and teacher appreciation and supplies to name a few. There is still time to pay! The suggested amount is $40 per family (more or less as your circumstances allow). You can pay online here or via Venmo @CASPTO
Thank you to everyone who purchased mums!!!
They are absolutely beautiful and full of great color! We appreciate you supporting our school while also decorating your yard!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Want to know how to help volunteer in your child’s school?
Here are some opportunities for you to join:
CAS Holiday Shop
We need a team of dedicated volunteers to help make this event a memorable one for our students. Please email CASHolidayShop@gmail.com if you are interested. We will need coordinators to help plan as well as “day-of” volunteers!
CAS Landscaping Team
Our CAS grounds and Pollinator Garden may look effortless, but behind the scenes are people and parents who love to make the grounds look beautiful and inviting for our kids. Absolutely no gardening experience necessary! Click the link CAS Landscape Signup for more information or email LandscapeCAS@gmail.com with questions.
Important: Bond Referendum
A very important vote is set to take place on December 12, 2023 regarding the proposed bond referendum for our School District. The buildings in our district require major updates in infrastructure as well as upgrades and improvements in our facilities. Please refer to this website for all information regarding the referendum. MADISON REFERENDUM
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ATTENTION! ATTENTION!! Holiday Shop is coming to CAS!
Mark your calendars and get those wishlists ready, the PTO is excited to announce the HOLIDAY SHOP is coming to CAS on 11/30 and 12/1! Stay tuned for more info! We will need volunteers! Keep an eye out for more details or look at the “Volunteer Section” below for more information.