Potter News
May 2024
A Message from Ms. Cimino
We have a lot to be thankful for in the month of May! We would like to start by thanking everyone who helped to make our PTA Gift Auction on April 27th a success. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and all profits go directly to support our students.
We would also like to thank our amazing teachers and staff members. Teacher Appreciation Week is the week of May 6, and this is when we as a school celebrate all of our wonderful staff members and positive contributions that they make in our students' lives.
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Kids Heart Challenge this year. We had over 175 students take the challenge, and raised an amazing $22,321 for the American Heart Association. That is a school record!
This month we will keep the momentum going with many fun activities to round out the school year. See below for information about Book Fair, Field Days, and more. As always, please make sure that you are a part of our school Remind group by texting @hmpparents to the number 81010 to stay informed of spirit days and events.
PTA Bingo Night
Please see the attached form to register for Bingo!
Field Days
May 20- Grades 3 and 4:
Grade 3- 10:00am-12:00pm
Grade 4- 1:00pm-3:00pm
May 21- Preschool (rain date 5/22):
Ms. Silverstein, Mrs. Orovio, Mrs. Vizueta, Ms. Farley, Mrs. Reuning- 10:00-11:15am
Ms. Palumbo, Mrs. Maione, Ms. Rebenski, Ms. Siddons, Mrs. Woodman- 1:45-3:00pm
May 23- Grade 1 and 2:
Grade 1- 10:00am-12:00pm
Grade 2- 1:00pm-3:00pm
May 28- Kindergarten
1:00-3:00pm
Your child will be outside for the entire specified time. Please make sure to apply sunblock as needed, and follow specific instructions given by your child's teacher. Water and ice pops will be provided by the PTA.
May Calendar
May 3: Spirit Day, Wear Star Wars gear for May the 4th be with you!
May 6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-8: NJSLA Testing Grades 3 & 4 (See spirit days above)
May 11: Progress Reports posted to the Parent Portal
May 13-17: Book Fair, see information above
May 15: Book Fair Family Night 5:30-7pm in the library
May 15: PTA Meeting, 7pm APR
May 15: PTA Dine to Donate at Dairy Queen from 6-9pm
May 20: Field Day, Grades 3 and 4 (See times above)
May 21: Preschool Field Day (See times above)
May 22: Band and Choir Concert, 6pm APR
May 23: Field Day, Grades 1 and 2 (See times above)
May 23: Battle of the Books, 9:45am APR (Parents of students participating are welcome)
May 23: PTA Bingo, sign up required (see form above)
May 24: Four Hour Session, Dismissal at 1:15
May 24: Spirit Day, Superhero Day
May 27: School Closed, Memorial Day
May 28: Spirit Day, Wear Red, White and Blue for Memorial Day
May 28: Kindergarten Field Day (See times above)
May 28: District Strategic Planning Meeting, 6pm at BTES
May 28: Board of Education Meeting, 7pm at BTES
May 31: Inflatable Day/School Picnic
PK-4 Principal at H & M Potter School