The School Fair is this Saturday and there are so many great FREE events happening at the fair. Here’s the schedule of events:

Magic Show 11:30 & 2:00 on the blacktop stage — magic performed by Aaron Errazuriz, President of the CHS Magic Club and magician extraordinaire!

Shakespeare Performance by our own Clinton Students (from the Shakespeare Enrichment class) 12:00 & 12:30 on the blacktop stage.

Human Chess Game 1:00 — Come one, come all to our fun, quick moving and very entertaining human chess game (children and adults welcome to take part). Sign ups will be in the center of the fair starting at 11:00.

All day free event – Wizards Scavenger Hunt
Tickets will be sold at the front gate and don’t forget to purchase tickets in advance for a price break for a 45 pack of tickets — the flyer can be accessed here.

MAGIC ALL DAY! MUSIC! FACE PAINTING! HUGE, AMAZING CLIMBING WALL! INFLATABLES! GAMES! COTTON CANDY! POPCORN! HOT DOGS! HAMBURGERS! AND MORE!

Contact Leah Gomberg with any questions.

Want to get a sneak peek of SOMS?

Two upcoming events will give you the opportunity to see and learn more about SOMS.

Thursday, May 17 (6:15-7:00 pm): Incoming 6th Grade Parent and Student Orientation — Join administration and guidance staff in Sterling Hall for an initial orientation to SOMS.

Immediately followed by:

Thursday, May 17 (7:00-9:00 pm): SOMS School in Action Night – Come experience what makes SOMS unique! Our teachers will be showcasing the academic and artistic achievements of their students on this special night. You will have the opportunity to hear hear our chorus perform, walk through a living wax museum, examine the student projects submitted to our Science Fair, and explore the incredible artistic accomplishments of SOMS students.

Supplies Needed for the Clinton Float!
Our Memorial Day float is going to be magnificent this year! Our theme this year, “Painting Our Future,” spotlights the creativity of our wonderful community!

We need NEWSPAPERS. There is a drop box at Clinton School.
We need PLASTIC NEWSPAPER BAGS, any color. You can drop them off inside the school entrance, in the vestibule of Maplewood Memorial Library, or at Perch Home, 9 Highland Place.

If you have questions, please call Jackie Lahey at 973-313-9757 or contact her by email.
Thank you!

The Clinton School Fair is a great day of fun for all and it takes a lot of volunteers to make it as great as it can be! The Fair is from 11—3 on Saturday, May 19th. We still need help at some important areas:
– Set up, starting at 8AM
– Clean up from 2:30 to 4pm
– Help with the food and snack tables
– Help working game & prize tables
– Volunteers willing to risk getting wet working the “Sponge Throw” game
– Walking the halls of the school building periodically to ensure there is no trouble going on (great assignment for Dads!)

We will happily accept any amount of time you are willing to spend on Saturday. If you can spare one hour, please let us know. If you can share more of your day with us, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. Please email Leah Gomberg at call her at 973-275-0927 or email Susan Rogers or call her at 973-378-3287.

Thanks in advance for your support!

The Special Ed. PTO will have its final meeting of the school year this Wednesday. Superintendent Brian Osborne will join us.
DATE: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
TIME: 7:30 to 9:00 PM
PLACE: Public meeting room at the Central Office, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood

Also this week, the Special Ed PTO and the Maplewood Recreation Department is presenting a special needs BASEBALL CLINIC!
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2012
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Place: Memorial Park Field by the pond, Valley St. Maplewood
Parents are expected to stay at the location with their child. Please put this date in your calendar and try to attend, and email or call 973-868-7595 for more information.
**NOTE: in case of inclement weather, the clinic will be held at the Maplewood Middle School Gym (7 Burnett St Maplewood, NJ 07040, gym entrance is off of Baker St).

This event is FREE of charge, but an RSVP by May 15th would be appreciated.

Most District Schools Closed on Friday, May 25th

Friday May 25, 2012, is the scheduled give back day for schools that did not use the three allotted emergency school closing days. Marshall and South Mountain Annex were each closed an extra calendar day this school year, and therefore will be in session on May 25. All other schools will be closed on May 25, unless there is an emergency closing between now and then. All schools are closed on Monday, May 28th.