Float, Enrichment Final Day, & District Survey Deadline

Today is the final day of the Spring After-School Enrichment Program.
Many thanks to the teachers, coordinators, proctors, and the Clinton Families for making it a successful session.

A Clinton Tradition: The Memorial Day Float!
It’s not too late to sign-up and help build Clinton School’s 4th Annual Memorial Day Parade Float! This is a great FREE, family-friendly, community building event.
See the website for details by clicking HERE http://www.clintonelementary.org/2013/05/15/memorial-day-float-volunteers-needed/.

District Online Survey ends Today!
Today is the last day to submit your feedback and participate in The SOMa School District online satisfaction survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SOMSD_Satisfaction2013
Your input on the quality of education the district provides to your students and your experiences with the district will be invaluable as we plan for the future. Everyone taking this survey is completely anonymous, and we encourage you to answer questions carefully and honestly.

If you have more than one child attending school, please complete one survey for each child. When you complete your first responses, click on the link to begin again. The survey will run through Thursday, May 23, 2013.

Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts.

South Orange Maplewood School District

Posted May 23, 2013 by PTA

SOMS New Student Orientation — Today at 6:15pm

Fifth Grade parents should have received a letter in the mail from Principal Uglialoro with details regarding the South Orange Middle School Orientation.

The Student and Parent Orientation will be held in Sterling Hall today, May 23rd, starting at 6:15 pm. The Orientation will conclude prior to the School in Action Event.

Posted May 23, 2013 by PTA

PTA Meeting Tonight for 5th Grade Families/Mr. U from SOMS to Speak

Tonight’s PTA meeting will be of special interest to 5th graders and their families.

Mr. Uglialoro from South Orange Middle School will be there to discuss the transition to 6th grade.

The meeting will be held in the Clinton School cafeteria at 7:15 pm

Enter through parking lot doors.

Posted May 22, 2013 by PTA

Last Day of Book Fair!

Our popular Book Fair is coming to a close. Today is the last day to purchase books from a wide selection of titles for every reader!

Books make great gifts! Check out the Teacher Wish Lists, buy something for Dad and Grads, and your favorite student. Don’t forget, we are taking a collection of donated books for the students at PS 106 in the Bronx, who are in dire need of books.

Share the gift of reading AND support Clinton School.
Tuesday hours are 8:00 – 10:00 am and 2:00 – 3:30 pm.

Wednesday, right after drop off, please help to dismantle the Book Fair. The more helpers we have, the faster we can return the gymnasium to our awesome PE teachers. Please come for one hour to close out this wonderful event.

Posted May 21, 2013 by PTA

Memorial Day Weekend School Closings

Due to days missed because of Hurricane Sandy, the Memorial Day weekend school closing schedule is different for the various schools in our district. Clinton School is only closed on Monday, May 27th. If you have a student at SOMS, however, SOMS is closed Friday, May 24 through Tuesday, May 28.
Here is an explanatory note from the district:

Calendar Changes

Revised Schedule of School Closing Dates for May 2013

As a reminder, the 2012-2013 calendar was changed due to the emergency closings caused by Hurricane Sandy in the fall. 

Please Note:  This schedule is subject to change.  “Give back days” of May 24 and May 28 are dependent on the school still having emergency closing days available as of May 23, 2013.

A full explanation of the changes to the schedule is available on the District website.

Posted May 20, 2013 by PTA

Yearbook Orders & 5th Grade Congratulations Due

Yearbook orders will be extended until Tuesday. Don’t miss your only chance to own a copy of the 2013 Clinton School Yearbook! Download the attached order form and submit with $22 by tomorrow!

5th Grade Congratulations notes are also due! This is your chance to congratulate your graduate in the 2013 Yearbook. Parents, grandparents, siblings, and all family members can submit a special message dedicated to your 5th grader. See the attached congratulations form for additional information, and please submit by Tuesday (tomorrow).

If you have any questions about the yearbook orders and personal congratulations messages, contact Patty O’Connell.

Have photos from school events from your child’s classroom or field trip? We need photos from every grade! Submit high resolution jpg files to Melissa Van Varrick. Your photos may appear in the yearbook!

Posted May 20, 2013 by PTA