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WEEKLY ENVELOPE UPATE from the OTPTO
September 25, 2013 Welcome to the weekly envelope! In an effort to help keep the Old
Tappan PTO members “in the know”, we have come up with “The
Weekly Envelope”. The weekly envelope will be available on the OTPTO website (www.otpto.org)
sidebar, and it will be updated weekly (Wednesday). You will be able to access the weekly envelope at
any time that is convenient for you –; however, don’t wait too long or you may miss an important
announcement or reminder. You MUST BE AN OTPTO MEMBER TO RECEIVE THE EMAIL BLAST EACH
WEDNESDAY!
We hope that you will find this form of communication beneficial and convenient. Your feedback is
important to us, so if you have any recommendations, suggestions or general feedback, feel free to
email me directly at [email protected].
Thanks for your support!
UPDATES FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2013: FIRST BOX TOP COLLECTION is scheduled for Thursday, September 26th.
ONE MORE CHANCE FOR PIZZA LUNCH ORDERS Pizza Lunch will be re-opening for additional
orders from Tuesday, October 1st to Thursday, October 3rd. A late fee will apply. You may add a
new order or add additional slices to a current order. There will be no cancellations or deletions
of slices. Orders are on-line only at www.OTPTO.org
NEW AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC ENRICHMENT FOR TBD! Arlene Locola, a highly experienced String
Instrument Educator/ Conductor will be offering after-school group lessons for all students, K-8.
There will be 8 sessions, starting October 9th. A demonstration and measuring session will be
held on Wednesday, October 2 at 3:10PM in the Music Room at TBD. Sign-up will open Friday,
September 27th. Please see the attached flyer for details.
8th GRADE CAR WASH AND BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER - The Graduation Committee will be
holding a car wash and bake sale fundraiser for this year’s 8th grade class. The event will be held
at Trinity Reformed Church on Saturday, September 28TH from 10AM – 2PM.
8TH GRADE FUNDRAISER ALERT! The FOOTBALL MANIA FUNDRAISER will be under way on
Friday, September 27th . CharityMania’s unique sweepstakes fundraisers are based on the
excitement of professional and college sports. You purchase CharityMania Tickets for $20 each.
Ticket holders receive a great collection of digital music, and they are entered into a
sweepstakes where they can win $1000s in cash prizes based on the results of the sports teams
printed on their Sweepstakes Game Cards. The 8th grade will be selling $20 cards that will cover
the last 10 weeks of the pro-football season. You will have a chance every week to win based on
the scores of the teams on your card. Please go to www.charitymania.com for more
information. If you are interested in helping the 8th grade while making your football season
more exciting please contact [email protected] or [email protected] tickets
TBD SPIRIT SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SOON!
TBD’S FIRST PRINCIPAL DIALOGUE is scheduled for Monday, October 7th from 9AM to 9:45AM.
All are welcome to share in an informal discussion with Mrs. Connelly.
THE 8TH GRADE COMMITTEE WILL BE HOSTING ITS ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK on Saturday,
October 5th. See registration form attached.
THIS YEAR’S CHARACTER EDUCATION THEME – “KINDNESS COUNTS!”– will incorporate a
number of initiatives beginning with the Rachel’s Challenge Assembly on the afternoon of
October 3rd. The presentation is designed to inspire the children to spread kindness within their
community and challenge them to create a kindness chain reaction. You are invited to share the
assembly with your child and join in the chain reaction! (The assembly is scheduled for 1:15PM)
“MAD SCIENCE” IS COMING TO TBD! -Mad Science after school programs offer children a
chance to see just how cool science can be! Mad Science will be coming to TBD on Thursdays
starting October 3rd and run an 8 week after-school program for children grades K-4. Space is
limited and registration is filling up fast! More information on registration is available on the
OTPTO website!
OTPTO CLOTHING DRIVE – will take place on Friday, October 25th, from 2:30PM to 5:30PM at
CDW. PLEASE START SAVING YOUR DONATIONS!!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO JESSICA MARCHIANO for coordinating the Class Parent / Volunteer
Sign-Up Breakfast. Thank you to all the “Class Parents” who organized the sign-up for their
classes, and all the parents that came to volunteer and contribute! THANK YOU TO STARBUCKS
FOR DONATING THE COFFEEE, TEA AND HOT CHOCOLATE FOR THE BREAKFAST!!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
September 26 – First BOXTOP collection at TBD!
September 28 – 8TH Grade Committee Car Wash at Trinity Reformed Church 10AM to 2PM
October 2 – Demonstration and Measuring session for New Group String Lessons at TBD, 3:15PM
October 3 - Mad Science Clubs start after school at TBD
October 3 – TBD Rachel’s Challenge Assembly (courtesy of the OTPTO)
October 3 – CDW Assembly (Evening session for parents) Bullying – more information soon!
October 4 – CDW Assembly – Authors Rachel Simmons and Rosalind Wiseman – more info soon!
October 5 – CDW 8th Grade 5K Run - 9AM
October 7 – TBD Principal’s Dialogue (9 a.m. to 10 a.m.)
October 11 – First VALLEY DANCE in Harrington Park
October 14 – 12:30 p.m. Dismissal for Students; Professional Development for Teachers in PM
October 15 – TBD School Pictures
October 25 – CDW Clothing Drive – 2:30PM – 5:30PM Drop-off Start saving donations!
*A KOREAN TRANSLATION WILL BE COMPLETED AND ADDED TO THE WEBSITE SHORTLY
NEWSFLASH! TAKE NOTE!
A STRINGFUN PROGRAM comes to Old Tappan!
TAKE A STAND
“TUNE UP” and “TUNE IN”
GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF MUSIC! To REGISTER for the NEW STRING PROGRAM go to website www.otpto.org
SIGN UP NOW FOR AN AFTER-SCHOOL GROUP LESSON
w/Arlene Locola,highly experienced String Educator/Conductor. Students in Grades K-8 are ELIGIBLE to join!
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED-FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE!
A DEMONSTRATION & MEASURING SESSION will be held on Wednesday--OCTOBER 2 at 3:10 pm at TBD!
Tuition: $160 for 8 sessions (10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 11/6,11/13, 11/20,
12/4, 12/11-Holiday Recital-all parents invited to attend)
CLASS 1: FIDDLING FUN: 3:10-3:55 - Grades K-2-Violin only
CLASS 2: STRINGALINGS: 4:05-4:50- Grades 2-4-Violin only
CLASS 3: STRINGTIME: 5:00-5:45- Grades 5-8 (Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass offered)
Instruments NOT provided-RENTAL PROGRAM AVAILABLE!
Please take a moment to read the following announcement regarding the upcoming parent
program. Also, if you would like to order any books, please see the attachment for the
order form.
Rachel Simmons & Rosalind Wiseman
Fostering a Culture of Respect and Resiliency
Northern Valley Regional High School Old Tappan
School Auditorium
Thursday, October 3RD
7PM – 9PM
Open to all 5th – 8th grade Parents
Friday, October 4th
5th – 8th Grade Students from
Harrington Park, Northvale, Norwood & Old Tappan
We proudly present a unique opportunity for all parents of pre-teen and teenage children to
attend an important presentation regarding the social challenges faced by today’s youth. Understanding and coping with your child’s social environment is an important factor in helping them grow and succeed in their future endeavors. Rachel Simmons and Rosalind Wiseman are nationally recognized leaders in this area and have been regularly featured on several national media outlets such as the Today Show, Dr. Phil, Oprah, Nightline, and CNN News. Please take a moment to read a brief biography regarding each guest speaker.
Rachel Simmons is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls and The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence. Simmons is a Vassar College graduate who has worked for Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani and New York’s senior Senator Charles E. Schumer. She won a Rhodes Scholarship from New York and attended Oxford University, where she began studying female aggression. The founder of the Girls Leadership Institute,~Simmons works internationally with girls, parents, and school professionals to develop strategies to address bullying and empower girls.
Rosalind Wiseman is an internationally recognized expert on children, teens, parenting, bullying, social justice, and ethical leadership. Since founding the Empower Program, a national violence prevention program, in 1992, Wiseman has gone on to work with tens of thousands of students, educators, parents, counselors, coaches, and administrators to create communities based on the belief that each person has a responsibility to treat themselves and others with dignity. Her work aims to help parents, educators and young people successfully navigate the social challenges of young adulthood.
Seating for the parents attending the evening event is limited to the space in the NVOT auditorium. Harrington Park, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan students in 5th through 8th grade will be attending a presentation geared for their age group on Friday October 4th at Northern Valley Old Tappan during their school day. We are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to offer this important program to our parents and students. Please mark your calendars and take advantage of this important event.
This program is being brought to you courtesy of THE OLD TAPPAN PTO, OLD TAPPAN BOE, and THE MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE –in partnership with Harrington Park, Northvale and Norwood.
Rachel Simmons & Rosalind Wiseman Book Order Form
We are offering parents the opportunity to pre-orders books for this important presentation through the Charles DeWolf Middle
School. All pre-ordered books will be sent home with your child prior to October 3rd
. Books will also be available for purchase
during the parent evening presentation on 10/3 at Northern Valley Regional High School – Old Tappan, between 7pm – 9pm. In
addition, Books & Greeting, 271 Livingston St. Northvale, NJ will have books available for purchase.
Rachel Simmon’s Books
Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls $14.95
(Revised and updated with new material on cyberbullying and helping girls handle the dangers of life online)
When Odd Girl Out was first published, it became an instant bestseller and ignited a long-overdue conversation
about the hidden culture of female bullying. Today the dirty looks, taunting notes, and social exclusion that plague
girls’ friendships have gained new momentum in cyberspace. In this updated edition, educator and bullying expert
Rachel Simmons gives girls, parents, and educators proven and innovative strategies for navigating social
dynamics in person and online, as well as brand new classroom initiatives and step-by-step parental suggestions
for dealing with conventional bullying.
The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence
$15.00 The Curse of the Good Girl looks into the phenomenon of the glass ceiling placed on girls who attempt to live up
to the standard of being "good." Simmons then shows how parents can help build girls' self-esteem and give them
the strength to pursue their goals.
Rosalind Wiseman’s Books
Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-
Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World - $25.00 Collaborating with a large team of middle- and high-school-age editors, Rosalind Wiseman has created an
unprecedented guide to the life your boy is actually experiencing – his on-the-ground reality. Not only does
Wiseman challenge you to examine your assumptions, she offers innovative coping strategies aimed at helping
your boy develop a positive, authentic, and strong sense of self.
Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends,
and the New Realities of Girl World - $16.00 This groundbreaking book explores girls’ friendships and conflicts–from how they choose their best friends, how
they express their anger, their boundaries with boys, and their relationships with parents. Wiseman shows how
girls of every background are profoundly influenced by their interactions with one another. Packed with insights
about technology’s impact on Girl World and enlivened with the experiences of girls, boys, and parents, the book
that inspired the hit movie Mean Girls offers concrete strategies to help you empower your daughter to be socially
competent and treat herself with dignity.
Queen Bee Moms and Kingpin Dads - $14.95 Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads is essential reading for parents today. It offers us the tools to become wiser,
more relaxed parents–and the inspiration to speak out, act according to our values, show humility, and set the kind
of example that will make a real difference in our children’s lives
Boys, Girls and other Hazardous Materials
Young Adult Novel – Ages 12 and up - $8.99 Charlie Healy just wants a drama-free year, but it doesn't seem like she's going to get it. After surviving a middle
school packed with mean girls, Charlie is ready to leave all that behind in high school. But then, on her very first
day, she runs into her former best friend, Will, who moved away years ago. Now he's back, he's HOT, and he's
popular. And he takes Charlie back into the danger zone of the popular crowd. But when a hazing prank goes
wrong, Charlie has to decide where her loyalties lie.
All orders must be returned to Mrs. Richardson by September 20th. Please make checks payable to Charles DeWolf Middle School
Name:_________________________________________ email:__________________________
Child’s Name:_________________________________ Child’s Homeroom Teacher _____________
Quantity Price
_____ $_______ _____ $_______ _____ $_______ _____ $_______ _____ $_______ _____ $_______ ------------------ Total $_________
Help Support Our Schools By Advertising In The PTO Sponsored School Directory!
The Old Tappan PTO School Directory is an important information resource for all PTO members as well as a significant fund-raiser that finances various cultural and educational programs for the school year. It’s the first thing Old Tappan PTO families reach for when they need a number to call.
What a great way to advertise your business or just wish your children good luck and help the PTO at the same time!
Ads are accepted in either PDF, JPEG or BMP formats and can be emailed to [email protected] please make sure to include your name and ad size. This form must be accompanied by a hard copy of your ad (whether or not you have already emailed your ad), and sent in with your payment to the address provided below.
Your ad will not be inserted in the printed directory until full payment is received.
PRINTED DIRECTORY AD OPTIONS & RATES ENTER YOUR ORDER
Quantity $ Total
Color Paper 2 Side Divider Page.................................. $375
Side by Side Page (2 full pages) .................................. $300
Color Paper 1 Side Divider Page $190
Full Page $160
Half Page ....................................................................... $110
Quarter Page $ 85
Business Card (1/8 page) $ 50
Booster Line (only for PTO members) $ 10
TOTAL $
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Name: Email Address
Business Name (if applicable):
Contact Name: Phone #
Address: City State
____ Please use last years ad ____ Emailed
Booster line:
_________________________________________________________
Checks are made payable to “Old Tappan PTO” Please mail to Melissa DelRosso , 16 Arrowhead Road, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
If you have any questions, please call Grace Greenberg @ 201-851-1111
