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Save the Date:

Monday, March 21^st 4PM – 9PM - Taki's Night

Presidents' Message

We've almost made it through the long winter--spring is just around the corner!  The Spring Book Fair is this week so we hope you will take time to check out the great titles available.  If you need to weed out your old books to make room for the new, you can put them in our "Got Books" donation container at the rear school entrance.  We receive payment from Got Books for all books donated.  They also accept CD's, DVD's and videos.

Hope you have a great week!

Kim and Chris

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

GARDEN TEAM MEETING: 

We are planning the next Garden Team meeting on Monday, March 21st, at 3:00 pm in Jeanne Caron's classroom #5C.  We will be discussing the timeline for the garden installation now that the ground is finally thawing!  We are always looking for additional volunteers to be a part of this ground-breaking project.  If all is on-schedule we plan to allow classroom access once we return from April vacation.   Any questions, suggestions, or comments please feel free to email Jill Romano at maddieromano@comcast.net.  Thanks!

Committee Announcements

Yearbooks are Now on Sale!!!  The cost is $13.25 and all orders are due on March 18th.  Please make checks payable to "Sargent PTO".   Any questions please contact Sue Holland at suetholland@comcast.net.

Fundraising

Scholastic Book Fair:  

The book fair is here with an all new selection of paperbacks and hardcover gift books.  First through fifth graders will be visiting the fair with their classes.  Kindergarteners with money will have the opportunity to come down in small groups.  Don't forget, however, that the fair is open to you Monday through Thursday 8:30-2:30, with extended hours on Wednesday 4:30-7:00.  The last day of the book fair is Friday when our hours will be 8:30-12:00.  With so many titles, you're sure to find a book appropriate for your child's reading level and interests.  Great time to stock up for summer reading!  Your purchases not only raise money for the school, but also lead to "Scholastic Dollars" which enable us to buy more books for the library and classroom collections!   Hope to see you at the Fair.

Math Blaster Pledges Due Wednesday March 16^th! 

Packets were completed by 290 Cadets and now it’s time to collect your pledges.  They are due on Wednesday, March 16^th.  We hope to be able to say “Mission Accomplished” very soon!  The snow is almost gone – are we Thinking Spring?  Coming soon to the Sargent Grounds – a Garden!  Questions?  Contact SargentMathBlast@gmail.com.

Smart Money Collection Programs / Free Money Raisers

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

Cindy Custer Coordinator: thecusters@comcast.net   (978) 681-8955

OneCause: Latest Quarterly Check

Thank you to those who have been using the OneCause website to make on-line purchases!

Our school recently received a check for $777.98! Did you know you can make purchases on-line and do in store pick up at several merchants to save on shipping charges? Book your next vacation travel through the site! Save on local dining certificates at 80% off (Through today 3/14. Type ‘restaurant’ in the search under Coupons & Deals for the code!) Look for these and other special offers here.

BoxTops March Madness!

Did you get your mini collection sheet? Fill each ticket with 5 BoxTops and write your name and class on each ticket. Please tape or glue your BoxTops on the pictures, no staples. Send in as many tickets as you can fill to win one of three prize packs in a random drawing before April vacation! Tickets must be received in the big pink BoxTops Collections box by the café by the close of school April 8^th to be in the drawing. For more collection sheets see the link below.

BoxTop Boosters, check out the new Market Place Bonus deal this month see link below.

Current Smart Money Programs Sweepstakes, Bonus Offers, Collection Sheets

March Madness Collection sheet: click here.

March Bonus deals & nominate our coordinator contest at Boxtops Boosters: click here.

Shaw’s Offer: Buy 5 participating General Mills Box Tops for Education products and get 20

   Bonus Box Tops. Offer good through 3/19

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

Sargent Green Team/North Andover Sustainability Committee Liaison:          Lisa Conti  larconti@yahoo.com

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!

Cindy Custer: thecusters@comcast.net (978) 681-8955

Green Tip of the Week: Spring Cleaning - Some More!

Community Giving Tree recycles children’s clothing and baby equipment and provides other necessities such as school supplies and toiletries to low income families in Essex County. They accept donations Tues. – Thurs. 9-12, and are open one Sat./ month. They will be open this Sat. March 19^th. To learn more, visit: www.communitygivingtree.org

Community Announcements/After School Programs

BABY FOOD DRIVE:

The Sargent School's 5th grade Junior Girl Scout Troop #177 is helping to support the People's Pantry by hosting a baby food drive during the month of March.  If you would like to contribute they are looking for all types of canned baby foods as well as dry cereals.  A donation box will be marked and located in the front entryway beginning on Monday, March 14th, and the collection will continue through April 11th.  Thank you for your consideration.  Any questions please reach Troop Leader , Jill Romano, at maddieromano@comcast.net.

Destination ImagiNation: 

Congratulations to the 8 teams of Sargent Students who will be showcasing solutions to their Destination ImagiNation challenges at this week’s Tournament!  On Saturday, March 19^th, 45 Sargent Students will be at the Triton Regional School in Byfield displaying their work for the last few months.  Three teams of children in grades K-2 will perform the Rising Stars Challenge “Big Bugs Bad Day”.  Five teams will be competing in the Grades 3-5 Level.  Four teams are completing the Structural/Architectural Design challenge “Versus, Foiled Again!” while one team will do the Theater, Literature, and Fine Arts challenge “Triple Take Road Show”.  Good luck to all the participants and have a great time!

North Andover Kindergarten and First Grade Father/Daughter School Dance

The second annual North Andover Kindergarten and First Grades School Dance is scheduled for April 30th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at NAMS .  This event is open to all North Andover residents.

Tickets will be on sale for one day only on Saturday April 9th from 9-12 at Kittredge School.  Or tickets can now be purchased online at http://naschooldance.eventbrite.com/.  Cost of the tickets are $25 per family (with a small fee if purchasing online.)

Meet Author Elizabeth Atkinson:  Tues., March 29

Stevens Memorial Library invites you to gather at 5pm in the Rotunda on Tuesday, March 29th to meet author Elizabeth Atkinson.  Ms. Atkinson will discuss her work and her book, I, Emma Freke - this month's 5th Grade Book Club choice.  Booklist says, "This rick story of self-acceptance offers readers much to think about:  contrasting family patterns, appropriate schooling for very bright children, conformity, and respecting differences."  Please join us whether you have read the book or not.  If you would like to read the book, please ask the Library to get a copy for you.  Sign up by visiting the Children's Room or calling 978-688-9505, ext 42010. 

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