Collins Newsletter 5.17.24

Weekend Update 05/17/2024

Congratulations to our VIP Parking Spot Winner: Betsy Higuera!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 05/13 through 5/17

Thank you to everyone who has contributed as we wrap up our teacher appreciation week festivities today!!

MULTICULTURAL NIGHT - A JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD!

Please join us for our Annual Multicultural Night celebration held at Collins Elementary on Tuesday May 21st, 2024 from 6:00-7:30 pm. The rain date is Wednesday May 22st. The event is open to COLLINS FAMILIES. For questions, please contact our Co-Chairs, Xiaoshan He at xiaoshan@gmail.com or Bobo Hu at zh7424@gmail.com.

ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLY KIT FOR 2024-2025

Collins PTO is happy to offer a school supply kit program for next year! There’s no need to head to the store! Supply orders include the exact colors, quantities, and brands your teachers have approved for class. Get your Back to School shopping taken care of with one easy kit! Kits will be delivered to your child’s desk for the first day of school!

Place your order by June 14, 2024
Order online at ShopTTkits.com Enter our school’s account number 23471

For questions, please contact: Deborah Pilchik at DLPilchik@gmail.com

COLLINS ANNUAL AUTHOR VISIT

The award-winning children’s book author, Amulya Veldanda Vadali, will be visiting our school on June 6 to meet our students! Amulya is a local NJ gal who currently works as a scientist in R&D at a biotech company. In her free time, she loves writing exciting, funny stories for children. Her first book, Cosmo Faces the Forest of Fear, is a thrilling tale, starring her own golden retriever, Cosmo! The story highlights important themes like determination, love, friendship, and courage! You can pre-order signed books directly on her website: https://avvbooks.square.site/. The last day to order is June 5th and books will be sent directly to Collins for distribution on the day of her visit.

If you have any questions, please contact Monal Kohli at monal.kohli@gmail.com or Miranda Iskander at miranda_iskander@yahoo.com.

Spring Fair

Our Annual Spring Fair will be held on June 6, with a rain date of June 13 from 4 PM - 7 PM. Tickets on sale soon.There will be inflatables, rides, games, and food for sale from Turanos and an ice cream truck! For questions, please contact Emily Liang-Chan (ELiang83@yahoo.com) or Deborah Pilchik (dlpilchik@gmail.com)

TREP$ FOR FOURTH & FIFTH GRADE ONLY

TREP$ has 2 more weeks remaining of classes. For questions, reach out to Suan Alexander (suan516@yahoo.com) or Maria Manolakos (mapiamanolakos@gmail.com)

SPRING ASE CLASSES

Spring ASE Classes have started! Classes will run for a total of 6 weeks with a makeup week at the end if needed. For questions, please reach out to Emily Liang-Chan (ELiang83@yahoo.com) or Deborah Pilchik

(dlpilchik@gmail.com).

SOCIAL MEDIA

PTO WEBSITE: https://collinspta.membershiptoolkit.com/

Official Collins PTO Instagram Page: Collins_Elementary_School_PTO

Official Collins PTO Facebook Page: Collins Elementary School PTO in Livingston, NJ (Please make sure to answer the two screening questions in order to be admitted).

For All General Questions, reach out to Emily Liang-Chan at ELiang83@yahoo.com or Deborah Pilchik at DLPilchik@gmail.com.

Grade 5 Only:

May 20 & 21-Science

● Please ensure that your child brings a set of headphones or earbuds (with a cord/plug- no BlueTooth) to school with them on the days of testing if they don’t already have a set in school.

● Make every effort to ensure that your child has a good breakfast, arrives on time, and has adequate rest on testing days.

● Emphasize the importance of having a positive attitude but avoid raising undue anxiety. Your child has been well prepared by our staff and should view this as an opportunity to confidently display the knowledge and skills he/she has learned.