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Help Us Make ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ a Hit!
This year’s 5th Grade Musical will be “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” and we are looking for parent volunteers to help us make the show a success.
Kindergarten Play Date on Nov. 10
We’ve rescheduled the Kindergarten playdate at DeHart Park for Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10am. We hope to see a lot of our kindergartners (and parents) there!
Stop&Shop A+ Rewards
Do you buy groceries? Have you ever been in a Stop & Shop? If so, we have a super-easy way for you to contribute to Seth Boyden’s PTA.
Sign Up for the Turkey Trot!
This is a great fundraiser for our school that brings people from all over the area together, so please help us spread the word!
Updated: PARCC Score Errors Special Committee
Dr. Ficarra has asked SOMSD Director of Technology Keith Bonds to address the questions raised by the committee. Bonds said he expects to have more information by the end of this week.
Picture Day Details and Volunteers
School picture day is October 30! Click for details on ordering and volunteering.
Outdoor Clean-Up on Sunday
We are having a short (2-hour) work afternoon in our outdoor space on Sunday, Oct. 21.
Upcoming SEPAC Meetings
Special Services Back-To-School-Night and IEP Binder Building Workshop.
Sign up for ShopWithScrip
Scrip is just another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards.
Submit Your Questions for Board of Education Candidates
The PTA Presidents’ Council and the League of Women Voters of Maplewood & South Orange are hosting a debate for Board of Education candidates this Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 7:30pm at 525 Academy Street in Maplewood.
Early Drop-Off Options
If your family needs an earlier drop off time, the YMCA offers a Before Care Program that opens at 7:30 am. We also have a breakfast program in the school cafeteria that is open to all students and that starts at 8:05 am.
School Tour Schedule, Fall 2018
Are you considering Seth Boyden for your children? Take a tour during the school day and get an inside look!
Harvest Fest 2018 is Saturday!
This is always one of the best days of our year, and we need your help to make it a success!
Intentional Integration and Innovation
This evening will feature a discussion of our approaches to planning for the
reconfiguration of SOMSD elementary schools.
Harvest Fest Is Coming Soon, and We Need Volunteers!
Harvest Fest is coming up FAST — Oct. 13 — and there are a million fun and very, very rewarding jobs to volunteer for, so what are you waiting for?
Letter From Mrs. Glander Regarding the Gym Flooring
I’d like to update you on the upper and lower gymnasium situation…
SEPAC Meeting Schedule
SEPAC provides parents with tools and information to work collaboratively with the school district and to be more effective advocates for their children with special educational needs.
Beyond the Bell Registration
The fall session of Beyond the Bell will begin the week of October 1st. Registration is now open.
PTA Budget Report – 2018 Financial Year
Our PTA budget is available for review. The budget will be voted on at the October PTA meeting, which is scheduled for Oct. 6 at 10am in the cafeteria.
Week of Respect
This upcoming week, October 1st-October 5th is the New Jersey State Week of Respect. / Semèn kap vini an, komanse 1 Oktòt pou rive 5 Oktòb, se semèn respè pou State New Jersey a.