Cougar Connect – January 1, 2024
Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a wonderful break! Our next meeting will take place on January 11th at 9:30am in the MPR. Hope to see you all there!
Please see below for the most current PTO news items, updates, and reminders.
Lunch Service Information for the 2nd Half of the Year
PTO-facilitated lunch services are our biggest fundraisers during the school year. The success of these programs is directly linked to the contributions of our parent volunteers. Thank you to anyone who has helped to organize or serve lunch! We can't do this without you!
Here's the rundown for lunch during the 2nd half of the year. The Coolidge PTO calendar has been updated to reflect the dates for all lunch services.
Monday Lunch Options
Monday lunch service for the 2nd half of the year will begin on January 22, 2024. You can now choose between two vendors on Mondays:
Midland Park Bagels and Jersey Mike's!
Midland Park Bagels*: zeffy.com/…/1cf60e03-5735-4170-beba-5ae220cdacd8
Jersey Mike's*: https://www.zeffy.com/
The deadline to submit your child's Monday lunch order is 9pm Sunday, January 7th.
Wednesday Pizza and Ice Cream
Children who were enrolled for Wednesday pizza lunch will continue to receive their pizza and ice cream through the end of January. Parents will need to place order for the 2nd half of the year through the online ordering system, which is now open 🙂 Click here to order
Pizza / Ice cream orders are due by 1/24/2024
Nicholas Markets
Nicholas Markets remains open for parents to place orders throughout the school year. Details about order deadlines are provided on their website. You can submit your child's order at www.nmlunch.com
Calling all Monday Lunch Volunteers
After consideration of feedback that the PTO has received, we are switching up our Monday volunteer program.
Our revised system was created to make the set up and serving process even easier! Grab a friend and pick a date to pitch in.
Shifts and dates can be found by clicking here 🙂
Theme Day 2024: Passport to Adventure: Exploring our World
The response to our call for Theme Day room leaders and volunteers has been great!! Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help on one of the most fun days of the year!
Some of the workshops that parents are creating include
Buildings and Architecture
Friendship Around the World
Dinosaurs
Outer Space
What can travelers do in Tanzania?
Please see our Google Form for event details and to sign up as a room leader
If you're new to Theme Day and want more info, check the box on the form and we'll be in touch!
Kids Night events in January
The Coolidge PTO provides free evenings of fun for Coolidge students in January!
January 12: Kids Night for grades 1 and 3 at Coolidge
January 19th - 7:00-9:00pm Kids Night for grades 4 and 5 at SkyZone!
January 26th - Kids Night for grades K and 2 at Coolidge
Francesca's February Pizza Fundraiser
It's not too early to plan for Valentine's Day! Order your Francesca's pizza kit*
https://coolidgeptowyckoff.org/fundraiser/heart-pizza-kit/
*Your transaction will be processed through PTOffice. As you proceed through the checkout, you will notice that an optional gratuity has been added to your order. These tips do not benefit the Coolidge PTO or Coolidge School. If you don't want to leave a tip, please click "other amount", and enter "0" before completing your purchase.
Unfortunately, tip amounts are not refundable and we can't assist with accidental tipping charges that are incurred. Please be sure to check your total before submitting your order.
May Friendship Dinner- Save the Date!
Please join the Coolidge PTO for dinner, drinks, and dancing at our annual May Friendship Dinner on May 9, 2024. This year's event will take place at the Lake House at the Indian Trail Club. Registration and event details to follow!
Ongoing Fundraisers
Box Tops
Coolidge is a Box Tops School! Since Coolidge began participating in Box Tops we have earned over $11,000 for the school!
Here are some important reminders and updates about the program.
– If you haven’t joined Box Tops yet, now’s the time. Download the BoxTops app and use referral code OPH57EHN help us get even more money for Coolidge. This week, when you use the PTO referral code and scan your first receipt, you will earn additional money for our school! Don’t forget to share your personal referral code with friends and family. Their purchases will help Coolidge too!
– No more cutting required! Simply download the BoxTops app and scan your store receipts to earn money for Coolidge. So easy!
– Digital receipts are now accepted. When you’re in the app, hit the “+” button labeled “Scan” at the bottom of the home screen. Select “Digital Receipt” from the list. Choose the retailer and follow the prompts.
Name Bubbles Labels
Create your custom labels, clothing labels, everyday labels and more.
Name Bubbles will ship your order quickly and donate 20% of the total back to the Coolidge PTO.
This is the Coolidge PTO Fundraising page link.
Our personal pto reference code is rfsn=7533508.5d0c3c
https://www.namebubbles.com/?rfsn=7533508.5d0c3c