TIGER TOWNNEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

• LEGO Donations Needed• Me & My Gal Glow Fitness• Taste of Madison Fundraiser• Box Tops Competition (2 pgs)• Camp Invention (2 pgs) • Madison Summer Arts• Read Across America Contest

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THIS WEEK’S FLYERS

Even though the groundhog didn’t see his shadow, we still have at least 6 more weeks of winter. Remember to send your children dressed in layers and with a hat, gloves and scarf…all labeled with your child’s name! Also, ask your children to check the overflowing Lost & Found. We will be donating items that have been in the Lost & Found at the end of February!

UPCOMING: PTO Meeting 2/13Now with 3 options to Join: In-person, on-line, or on the phone. The next PTO meeting will be on Wednesday

Happy February, CAS!

Download the app for FREE prior to the meeting at https://www.zoom.usJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/853022833OR CALL IN: 1-929-205-6099 / Meeting Code: 853022833#

February 13th at 7:30pm at CAS. Can’t make it in person? ZOOM on over through the comfort of your home, office, or NJ Transit train. Meeting details below.

The success and growth of the CAS PTO is because of our volunteers. Without their commitment to community we wouldn’t be able to put on events, fundraise, provide enrichment, or connect throughout the school year. Every member of the CAS community is invited to explore the opportunities. Whether you want to commit an hour or years, there is a position for you!

This week we are featuring the CAS PTO Co-Vice President positions. Each school year there are two VP positions, with the commitment to grow into Co-Presidents the following school year. During your time as VP, you will spend the year being mentored and growing your responsibility with exposure to recruiting, committee chair activities, PTO meetings, communications, and more. For more information look at the description here: https://www.madisonpublicschools.org/page/4900 or contact the CASPTO@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

TIGER TOWNNEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

STEM Fair is now CLOSEDSign-ups for the grades 3-5 STEM Fair are over. We hope that students who have signed up are enjoying working on their projects! We look forward to seeing them on March 28! Any questions, contact Laura Axler atlauraaxler@hotmail.com

Last Call: Chess & KickballCoach Marty’s After School ChessLast Call for Coach Marty’s Chess Class. Classes start on Monday February 11th. Sign-ups are open throughout this weekend, martysobin@jerseychess.com

Join us on Friday, March 15th at 6:30 pm for our Me & My Gal "Ready, Set, Glow! Fitness Event" - an interactive fitness class for CAS boys and their "special Gals," appropriate for all ages and abilities and taught under the glowing effects of black lights! "Special Gals" can include Moms, Grandmas, Aunts or Caregivers. Register online via the link in the attached Flyer. Due to space constraints, THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 240 ATTENDEES! Email Courtney Supple, Event Chair, with any questions - cjmb77@gmail.com Looking for Volunteers - Me & My Guy DancePlease see the registration form the Me & My Guy Dance on Friday, February 22, 7-9pm. We need volunteers to make this event happen. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094dacad2ca0f58-memy2

Registration is OPEN - ME & MY GAL

Our February Box Tops Collection Competition is underway! Bring in your clipped Box Tops NOW through Friday, February 15th. Box Tops can either be brought in loose and deposited in your classroom's Collection Container OR tape/glue them to the attached Collection Sheet. The class that brings in the most Box Tops will receive a prize AND get to display our Box Tops Champions Traveling Trophy in their classroom!

California Kickball EnrichmentThere is an extended enrollment period for after-school enrichment class, California Kickball, due to the start date in April. To enroll please email enrichmentcaspto@gmail.com View class description & dates here: https://www.madisonpublicschools.org/Pag/12279

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

HEALTHUPDATE

There have been confirmed cases of flu reported at Central Avenue School. As you know, flu is easily spread from person to person. Therefore, we are taking steps to reduce the spread of flu in our school. I am also in contact with the Madison Board of Health. You can help prevent the spread of flu or help your child get better if he/she does get sick by following a few simple steps:

• Teach your children to wash their hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub. Provide antibacterial wipes in your child's lunchbox to ensure clean hands before eating.

• Teach your children not to share personal items like drinks, food or unwashed utensils.

• Teach your children to cover their coughs and sneezes with tissues or to cover up their coughs or sneezes using the elbow, arm or sleeve instead of the hand when a tissue is unavailable.

• Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults). Some people with the flu will not have a fever.

If you are concerned about your child’s symptoms, call your pediatrician early. Some children may benefit from an antiviral medication if prescribed early.

Keep sick children at home. All children must be fever free for 24 hours without the aid of fever reducing medications before they can return to school.

They should be tolerating a regular diet and not be tired or lethargic.

For additional information on the flu, go to www.cdc.gov/flu or contact your physician.

Stay healthy,Jackie Young RN, MSNSchool Nurse – Central Avenue School973-593-3173 Ext 3176Fax 973-514-2070

IMPORTANT DATES

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Download the full 2019 Calendar off our school website

February

13 Wednesday PTO Meeting 7:30pm

14 Thursday Valentine’s Day Celebration

18 - 19 Mon - Tues SCHOOLS CLOSED - Winter Recess

21 Thursday 2nd Grade Principal Chat 2:25pm

22 Friday School Store Open Lunch

22 Friday Me and My Guy Dance @ CAS 7pm–9pm

LOOKING FOR LEGO DONATIONSFOR CAS’S LEGO WALL

There is a labeled bin by the front door

Any questions email Megan Petersen

petersenm@madisonnjps.org

Calling all Guys! You are invited to The Me & My Gal

FITNESS EVENT

Friday, March 15th from 6:30 - 8:15 pm in the CAS Gymnasium $25/Couple (1 Gal & 1 Boy) OR $35/Family (1 Gal / 2 + Boys)

Your Gal can be your Mom, Aunt, Grandma, or Caregiver! Ticket price includes: 45-minute Fitness Class taught with Black Lights & a

DJ, Glow Accessories, Photo Booth, Bottled Water & Snacks Register NOW via https://www.madisonpublicschools.org/Page/12351

Space is

limited!

ONLINE Registration ONLY!

HEY CAS FRIENDS

This is another great opportunity to earn money for CAS! Purchase your tickets to the Taste of Madison for $65 and

our PTO will receive $25 for every ticket we sell. Support Madison, Support CAS!

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*All tickets purchased through CAS are Will Call and you will not receive a paper ticket. List will be at reception at the event.

Ticket Type Qty Price each Total Price

VIP Tickets (Starts at 6:00pm)

General Admission Tickets (Starts at 7:00pm)

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Email:______________________________________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to the CAS PTO

march 18th?

Send in your Box Tops for our  

COLLECTION COMPETITION  

CUT! 

❖ Cut out Box Tops from participating products.  

❖ Not sure where to find Box Tops? Go to www.btfe.com/products.  

❖ Be sure to check the expiration dates on your Box Tops!   

SUBMIT! 

❖ Now through Friday, February 15th! 

 

❖ Deposit your loose Box Tops in your classroom’s Box Tops Collection 

Container  

❖ OR - tape/glue your Box Tops to the attached Collection Sheet and give it to your teacher. 

  

WIN! 

❖ The Classroom that submits the most Box Tops from Monday, 

February 4th - Friday, February 15th wins a prize for their class!    

❖ PLUS they get to keep our “Box Tops Champions” Traveling Trophy in their classroom until our next Competition! 

Your local Camp Invention site information: Who: For children entering grades 1–6 Location: Central Avenue School 50 Central Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940 Date & Time: June 24 - 28, 2019 from 8:30am - 3:00pm Price: $275 (before discount) Director: Margaret Duffy duffym@madisonnjps.org | (973) 647-8842

SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY AND SAVE $25 WITH PROMO CODE INNOVATE25 OFFER EXPIRES MARCH 22ND.

REGISTER AT INVENT.ORG/CAMP OR 800-968-4332

If these dates/times don’t work for you, please visit invent.org/camp for other locations near you.

Madison Summer

Arts Program

Save The Date FOR THE 2019

Did you know that all Madison students entering 4th grade have the opportunity to study a band or orchestra instrument at school?

Did you know that Madison offers a summer arts program where students can get approximately 4

months of music education in 4 weeks?

Did you know that the summer arts program includes instrumental music classes for more advanced students in grades 5-12, visual arts classes for students in

grades 1-12, and jazz band for students in grades 7-12?

Madison Summer Arts will be held

Monday, June 24, 2019 - Friday, July 19, 2019 in the morning

Most programs held at MJS

More information and details about signing up will

come home in March. Watch for them!

ReadAcrossAmericaReadacrossAmerica(Dr.Seuss’birthday)fallsonSaturdayMarch2ndthisyear.Tokickoffthefestivities,theCASLibraryishostinga

BoxFloatandPotatoHeadBookCharacterContest!

• TomakeaBoxFloat:Takeanytypeofbox:shoebox,cerealbox,tissueboxetc.andcoveritinpaperandtopitwithascenefromaDr.Seussbook.Addwheelsifyoulike!

• TocreateaMr.PotatoHeadcharacterbaseduponanovelofyour

choosing.Useafreshpotatofromhomeorthegrocerystore• Bringyourpotato,dressedlikeyourfavoritebookcharacter.Itcanbefrom

anurseryrhyme,fairytale,oranybookyoulike.• Standthepotatoup.Youcanmakeaneasystandusingapapercup.• Onthestandyoumustwrite:

o Thenameofyourcharacterandthebooktitleo Yournameo Yourteacher’sname.o Toseesomeexamples,followthislink:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ckolenet/with/24678642522

ProjectsareduebyTuesday,February26,2019.Studentsmayworkbythemselvesorwithuptothreeotherstudents.

WinnerswillbeannouncedonFriday,March1,2019.

Therewillbea1st,2ndand3rdplacewinner.

FloatsandpotatocharacterswillbeondisplayintheMediaCenter.

Entryformsmustbetapedtothebottomofthefloat.

Allpotatoeswillbethrownoutattheendofschoolon(Ifyourpotatorotsbeforethen,wewillhavetodiscarditearlier).

EntryForm:**************

Student’sName_________________________ Grade___________

Titleoffloatorpotatohead____________________________________