HOME & SCHOOL GENERAL NEWS
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Boosterthon Fun Runs Are This Week!
Our Moorestown Home & School Fun Run at Baker, Roberts, South Valley, and UES are in full swing and waiting for your donations! We can’t wait for the Moorestown Home & School Fun Run at Roberts and UES on Tuesday, March 14th and at Baker and South Valley happening on Wednesday, March 15th!
This year, our entire school district is raising funds for MHSA events and activities. Our goal is to raise $60,000, and, if you’d like to, we are inviting YOU to help!
Here’s how you can support us:
Register on MYBOOSTER.COM! It’s both free and easy!
Share our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on MYBOOSTER.COM.
Give a donation, if you are able.
Thank you for supporting our Moorestown Home & School Association and our district schools!
Home & School By-Laws Review
MHSA is tasked with reviewing and approving by-laws every few years. Please find a copy of the proposed updated by-laws in any of our 6 school offices or at HSA ByLaws and HSA Standing Rules. If interested, members may attend our special session on 3/14 @9am in the Star Center. Kindly RSVP to us with member name and email address at info@moorestownhsa.org in order to be admitted to the Star Center, per their request.
Check out our COMMUNITY section at the end for off board news, but school-related activities and news outside of Home & School!
WAMS
7th Grade S.T.E.M. Career Day
The Moorestown Home and School Association is excited to collaborate with WAMS to bring a S.T.E.M. Career Day for 7th grade students on Friday, May 5th from 1:00pm to 2:45pm. This is a great opportunity for you to help students understand how exciting and rewarding careers built from S.T.E.M. skills can be! We are seeking up to 24 volunteers who will develop and present interactive sessions to three groups of rotating students. Please complete this Sign-Up Genius (link) to volunteer your time and experience for this event.
This will be a hands-on, fun-filled afternoon for all of our 7th graders.Thank you in advance for your help to make this day a success – we cannot make this happen without community support. If you have any questions about WAMS S.T.E.M. Career Day, please contact Amanda Hillegas (ash42807@gmail.com)
UES
UES H&S Meeting
Please join us for our next home and school meeting on Friday, March 17th at 9:30am in the UES cafeteria. Meeting will be held in person as well as virtually.
UES Book Fair
Get ready for Peace, Love and Books at our Groovy Book Fair from 3/27-3/31! Evening hours on 3/30 from 6-8. Sign up to help students navigate the fair here: Parent Help Signup
Boosterthon
Boosterthon is almost over! There’s still time to donate! See our main section above!
BAKER
Recess Runners
Spring Recess Runners has begun! Thank you for giving all parents an opportunity to sign up. At this time, you may go back and sign up for additional spots. Sign up is located here.
Boosterthon
Boosterthon is almost over! The Fun Run is THIS WEEK! There’s still time to donate! See our main section above!
Book Fair
The "Reading is Sweet!" Book Fair is from 3/20-3/24, with evening shopping on 3/23.
Important dates, eWallet information, online shopping and much more can be found here: Book Fair Information
Volunteer to help students during the fair! Please consider signing up only once to allow others to participate. Sign up here: Parent/Guardian Volunteer SignUp
Help treat our staff with some snacks during their preview where they make wish lists and classroom recommendations. Sign up here: Teacher Preview Snack SignUp
Interested in getting more involved with Book Fair? Come help the Book Fair committee with various tasks during the week! Sign up here: Volunteer Assistance SignUp
Questions? Please contact Jane Schleichter (jcrybicki@aol.com) or Annalee Gildner (annalee.gildner@gmail.com)
Baker Science Day
The Baker H&S committee is excited to support the 13th Annual Science Day on Friday, April 21st, 2023. This is a hands-on, fun-filled day for all of our students to engage in S.T.E.A.M. activities. Kindergarten presentations will be from 11am-11:45am; First, Second and Third grade presentations (2 for each class) will be from 1:30pm-3:15pm. We are seeking volunteers who will develop and present interactive sessions. This is a great opportunity for you to share your love of S.T.E.A.M. to our youngest learners. Please complete this Sign-Up Genius (link) to volunteer your time and experience for this event.
We look forward to creating a day of engaging S.T.E.A.M. instruction for our Baker Bears with your support. If you have any questions about Science Day, please contact Amanda Hillegas (ash42807@gmail.com)
Baker Home & School Meeting
Please join us for our next H&S meeting in the Baker Cafeteria and online at 9:30am on Wednesday, March 15th. A link will be sent by the Baker principal.
ROBERTS
Roberts Home & School Meeting
Roberts home and school meeting will be on March 16 at 9:30. We will be on zoom and in person in the library! We hope to see you there!
Boosterthon
Boosterthon is almost over! The Fun Run is THIS WEEK! There’s still time to donate! See our main section above!
Book Fair
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BOOK FAIR starting set up on Friday 3/17 and open to students on Monday, 3/20!!!
Be on the lookout for how to sign up for important dates, eWallets, teacher wishlists, and more! Please sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094CA5AF28ABF49-book2
Any questions, please contact Jen Scharf (jenbienstock@yahoo.com) or Summer Petrone (summerpetrone@hotmail.com)
SOUTH VALLEY
Book Fair
We are going to have a sweet time at the South Valley Candyland Book Fair. Come take our colorful pathway into Reading Land from Monday March 20th, to Friday, March 24th. Join us for family shopping night at South Valley on Thursday, March 23rd from 6-8pm! You can also visit the book fair website by clicking HERE. To learn more about the fair, sign up for eWallet digital payment, and even shop the fair online. If you would like to volunteer during your child's shopping day, see the sign up genius below: Sign up here
Home & School Meeting
Please join us for our next Home & School meeting on Tuesday, 3/21 at 9:30am in the cafeteria. Ms. Hackl will send out a virtual link prior to the meeting.
3rd Grade Memory Book
Calling all 3rd grade parents! Please send a baby picture of your 3rd grader as well as pictures of their years at South Valley. (Class parties, remote learning, 1st day of school etc) Please send all photos to sv3memories@gmail.com and be sure to include your child’s name with the photos. Thanks!
Boosterthon
Boosterthon is almost over! The Fun Run is THIS WEEK! There’s still time to donate! See our main section above.
COMMUNITY
WAMS Musical
The 2023 WAMS Musical The Addams Family will take place on March 16th at 7pm, March 17th at 7pm, March 18th at 7pm and March 19th at 2pm. If you would like to attend one of these performances please use the link below to purchase your ticket(s). The cost is $12 a seat.
Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/70492.
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to enhance participants' social, emotional and physical skills to successfully navigate life experiences. Our fun, interactive lessons meet the unique needs of participants of all abilities and backgrounds.
Please find flyers attached and registration site is here. Note I cced Nadine Mack (GOTR Moorestown head coach) and Melissa Reuter (GOTR NJ East Burlington County Director) as well.
Moorestown Open Space Committee
Come walk and read The Lorax at Swedes Run Park StoryWalk from March 4th - 31st. It is located behind Swedes Run Dog Park--735 Westfield Rd, Moorestown, NJ 08057.
Mission Voice together with Quaker Wealth Management 5K Race/1 Mile Fun Walk on 4.29.23 (Strawbridge Lake)
The Mission Voice and Quaker Wealth Management 5K Race/1 Mile Fun Walk is being held on 4.29.23 to benefit the Moorestown Parks and Recreation programs for individuals with special needs.
100% of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Moorestown Parks and Recreation programs for individuals with special needs, which benefits 300+ children and young adults.
Mission Voice, a 501©(3) nonprofit organization was founded by the O’Donnell family of Moorestown whose son Daniel is a senior at Moorestown High School. Daniel has Down Syndrome and uses an iPad to communicate effectively. The organization helps individuals with special needs find their voice and place in the community. This year Mission Voice will partner with Quaker Wealth Management, a local Moorestown business to help with fundraising and community outreach. You can help support this race by participating, donating, or sponsoring.