Wednesday, February 9^th - Early Dismissal - Professional Development

Wednesday, February 9^th - Sargent Pasta Dinner at NAMS

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Presidents' Message

Another storm coming on Wednesday!  Are we in the movie "Groundhog Day" and somebody forgot to tell us?  The next PTO meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, February 2 at 7:00.  However, if school is cancelled on Wednesday the PTO meeting will be cancelled also, and we will notify everyone of a new meeting date. 

The meeting with Asst. Superintendent Hutchinson that was cancelled earlier this month due to weather, has been rescheduled for March 9.  Mrs. Desai put together an agenda with questions received before the cancelled meeting, but please keep sending any questions or concerns you might have and we will forward them to her.  SargentPTO.Pres1@gmail.com and SargentPTO.Pres2@gmail.com

The fifth grade Mama Mia Pasta Ria fundraiser is coming up fast on February 9.  Get your reservations in soon, tables are filling up quickly!  They have some great raffle items, also, and will be selling tickets before the dinner in case anyone who isn't able to attend the dinner would like to take a chance on the raffle items.  Sports tickets, an iPod touch, and Apple TV with a Netflix subscription are among the items.  Info to follow soon!

Hope you have a great week!

Kim and Chris

Committee Announcements

MathBlaster for the Outdoor Curriculum at Sargent School!

Your “Cadets” should be receiving their flyers and Space Ships today, Monday.  Have your child fill out their Space Ship if they are planning to participate in this year’s Math Blaster – as each homeroom reaches 50% participation, a Flower will start to bloom in the Sargent Entrance!  Please send in the Space Ships by NEXT Monday, February 7th.

Starting next week!  Calling all Math Blaster cadets to blast off to support our outdoor curriculum projects!  Math Blaster is Sargent’s Academic fundraiser, for which children receive pledges from family and friends for completing Math Problems.  Each child will receive their grade-level packet by Friday February 11th for completion before or during the February Break.  Math Blaster Packets will be due back to school by Wednesday March 2nd.

This year, Math Blaster will support our Outdoor Curriculum.  The School District has approved Sargent PTO’s plans to install a Garden Area for use by EVERY child in EVERY class from Kindergarten-5th grade in support of the science curriculum.  Our plans are to make the Garden Area operational THIS SPRING so the class of 2011 can enjoy it too, but we need your help!  Materials for the 3 raised bed gardens, (including a handicap accessible one) a fence to enclose it and a stable support system around the beds will cost about $5,000.  The planning of the project and all labor for its installation is being donated by the Sargent Garden Team and Sargent Parents.  But we still need to raise at least $5,000 to pay for this legacy project for our school!

Get ready; get excited to Blast Off for the great Outdoors at Sargent School!

Fourth grade Continental Math League:  We have just completed our third test and are among 13 elementary schools competing in the state of Massachusetts and nationwide for a final competition in May, 2011.  These students are committed and meet after school to solve complex word problems.  Congratulations to Alex, Jason, Frankie, Keenan, Colin, Evan, Nick, Kaleigh, Anuvind, Peter and Tatiana for competing and diligently completing supplemental math assignments representing the Annie L. Sargent School!  Fourth graders are not selected, and are welcome to join our Math League at anytime of the year.  Email Lynne L. Khater if interested or to pick up worksheets to do at home lkhater@comcast.net.

Fundraising

Mama Mia Pasta Ria Dinner:  Sargent's fifth graders will be holding their annual Mama Mia Pasta Ria Dinner on Wednesday, February 9. It's a fun time to share a pasta dinner with family and friends while helping the fifth grade raise funds for their activities.  Expect to be serenaded!  For flyer click here

Lost&found/Label Fundraiser:  Last day for the Label Fundraiser, our Mabel’s Labels program ends today Jan. 31^st   Visit the website. Label all the stuff your kids might lose -- from jackets & hats to lunch boxes & boots!

Smart Money Collection Programs / Free Money Raisers

Click here for a listing of Smart Money Programs/ Free Money Raisers

BoxTops Snowman Challenge :  We have 17 Snowmen completed in this Challenge! Great job Clippers! BoxTops has recently added a dozen new products check out the updated list here. From water filters and office supplies to fresh produce, new cereals, butter and milk, it’s hard not to find a BoxTop some where in your house! If you become a BoxTop Booster you can get coupons for all these too!

Current Smart Money Programs Sweepstakes, Bonus Offers and Collection Sheets

Snowman Challenge Collection sheets click here.

For the latest Boxtops Boosters listings click here.

E-labels for Education 100 Point Bonus click here. Bonus through Feb. 5th

New list every 2 weeks for Stop & Shop A+ Extra Credit items: click here.

Volunteer Drop In Wednesdays:  $mart Money Collections 8:40 to 10:30 in the café. Clip sort & count BoxTops & Campbell’s.

Reduce, Reuse, & Recycle

It’s easy to “Go Green” if you try to Do One Thing each day.

Sargent Green Team

Think Before You Throw - Freecycle!                           

 Do you have anything you no longer need or that isn't being used and is too good to trash? Then give it away! Check out the website and sign up.

Recycling Collection Programs

Click on the title above for the listing page of items we recycle! 

Green Tip of the Week: Go Paperless

Already paying bills on-line? Opt in to go paperless with your bills! Did you know recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees? One tree can filter up to 60 pounds of pollutants from the air each year.

Community Announcements/After School Programs

KNIGHT LIGHTS is happening this Saturday!  

The North Andover Schools Enrichment Council is holding its annual Knight Lights fundraiser.  Purchase luminary bags and light up your home or make a display at the Stevens Library on Saturday, February 5 from 5 to 7.  North Andover elementary schools are sponsoring a RAISE display, school bands will be playing and a local ice sculptor will be sculpting a Scarlet Knight.  Contact Kim Marroni marroni@comcast.net for information or to purchase luminaries.  Come to the library on Saturday to join the community celebration!

5^th Grade Movie Night - Sponsored by Kittredge School

The Karate Kid  Friday, February 4^th at Middle School Auditorium.  Tickets are $8 in Advance, $10 at the door.  Free popcorn and water for everyone!  Candy and Soda will be available for $1.00 each.  There will be movie trivia, raffles and prizes!

As a community service project we are asking for donations for the MSPCA – please bring a collar, toys, treats, leads or old towels/blankets.  For more information please contact Carrie Bertolino: carrie@bertolino.us

Join us in February for the new Essex Art Center! 

Join Us At The Essex Art Center On February 4th From 5PM To 7PM For Our Opening Reception And New Exhibition!  Essex Art Center re-opens on January 31 with a new look and a new exhibition.  Sign up now for our winter programs for children ages three to adults.  Winter programs run from Monday, January 31st to Friday, April 8th.  Also available are February vacation camps for students and weekend workshops for adults.  Book your fieldtrips for 2011.  Email info@essexartcenter.com or visit www.EssexArtCenter.org for more details.

North Andover Destination Imagination Rehearsal Event in February!  

To prepare for the Destination Imagination Regional Tournament in March we will be having a tournament rehearsal for our eleven North Andover teams and seventy plus members in February.

For more community announcements click Here