TIGER TOWN NEWSLETTER

CAS Annual Halloween Parade is Monday, October 31st at 1:45 pm. Click the button below or see the flyers for more info regarding costume rules and parade route!

Trunk or Treat - Friday, October 28th

Madison's annual Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin Illumination Events at 5pm in the Kings Road area. Prizes will be given to the top 3 trunks and the 3 more creative pumpkins. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Downtown parade and magic show - Saturday, October 29th

Madison Halloween and Magic show 12:30-3pm in downtown Madison.

Halloween Safety Tips for a Fa-Boo-lous Holiday!

Here's a frightening Halloween statistic: Children are, on average, more than twice as likely to be hit by a vehicle and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

One of the most important tips for children and adults going out on Halloween is to be seen. If your costume is dark, consider adding reflective tape or carrying a flashlight. Or, even better, head to your local dollar store and pick up plenty of glow sticks. Kids love them and they will let motorists see your child in the dark.

Instead of masks, use face paint to complete a costume. Some masks can obstruct a child's vision. Additionally, make sure your child's costume fits properly and isn't too long so they aren't tripping and falling.

DRIVING SAFELY

If you're driving on Halloween night, you should be extra cautious, especially in residential neighborhoods. There will be lots of children out, who aren't necessarily paying attention to you and your car.

• Slow down and always be aware of your surroundings.
• Take extra time at intersections to be sure there are no children looking to cross the street.
• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
• Don't drive distracted or intoxicated!

WALKING SAFELY

The exciting prospect of a bag full of candy can often mean kids aren't paying attention when crossing streets. Remind them of these important tips:

• Never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
• Cross at street corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks when available.
• Don't walk distracted. Put down electronic devices.
• Look both ways before crossing the street.
• Always walk on sidewalks, when available. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.

Half Day Bagel Lunch!

Do you really dislike making lunches on half days? CAS PTO and Bagel Nosh have the answer! Order your child a plain or rainbow bagel with butter or cream cheese to bring home for lunch and help the CAS PTO fundraise at the same time! Each day is a separate order so be sure to add all the days to your checkout when ordering. See the flyer below for more details on our new program that teams with Bagel Nosh or click here to order!

The CAS annual virtual Turkey Trot is back for a 3rd year! Complete 5k anytime, at your own pace, Thanksgiving weekend and snap a picture with our inflatable turkey at CAS! The deadline to order T-Shirts was October 20, but you can still register to run! Have company in town? Bring them along for some fresh air after the big meal!

Click the link for race registration -- https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Madison/CASTurkeyTrot2020

Last chance to enter the MEFPump6Pic Selfie contest and win a $50 gift card to Bottle Hill Tavern! Last day to submit is Monday, October 31st.

How to Enter:

(1) Take a selfie while filling up at The Giving Pump (Pump 6) at the Shell gas station on the corner of Prospect and Main in Madison.

(2) Post your photo on Instagram or Facebook and include the hashtag #MEFPump6Pic

(3) Follow/like MEF on Instagram and Facebook.

Contest Rules:

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Winners must live in the United States. Contest begins on October 17, 2022, at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time ("ET"), ends on October 31, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Winner will be announced on or about November 2, 2022. Contest is not sponsored by or affiliated with Instagram or Facebook. Terms and Conditions apply.

CAS Downtown Shopping Day is November 17!

Do you love to shop? Or just have holiday shopping to get done? Mark your calendars! On Thursday, November 17, several downtown stores and restaurants will donate a portion of sales back to the CAS PTO. More details to come regarding specific participants.

Do you love free money? So does the CAS PTO! Help us fund amazing assemblies, teacher appreciation, and more just by scanning your grocery receipt with participating products! Refer a friend to sign up during the week of 10/25-10/31 and get $4 free for CAS! Once you are in your BoxTops app, simply share the code by clicking on the face icon in the upper right corner and selecting the invite a friend section. Don’t know who to invite? Invite EVERYONE who buys groceries: Grandma, Grandpa, Uncles, Aunts, neighbors! The app is so easy to use, even Grandma can do it!

Don’t have the app yet? Check out the instructions in the attached flyer to download and use this code for our CAS referral bonus! (Referral code: ZWP77212) Download NOW before you put down your phone and forget…

We are so excited to have parent volunteers back in the building this Fall! There are all sorts of ways you can volunteer to help, here are our immediate needs:

CrossFit377 Event Chairs

Show off a strong healthy heart to your kids and have a ton of fun! We are looking for 2-3 event chairs to order goodies, liaise with CrossFit 377, manage registration and more for this March 3 event. No fitness experience required, but MUST be willing to have fun! If you are interested, please email CASPTO@gmail.com to let us know!

FunFest Chairs

Do you love yard games, cotton candy and children’s laughter?! Then this role is for you! Looking for 1-2 additional chairs to join this amazing team! You will coordinate food trucks, work with inflatable slide and cotton candy vendor, organize volunteers, plan yard games and more. Planning starts in February for this May 19 event. If you are interested, please email CASPTO@gmail.com to let us know!

May Day Prep Chair

Like to get your hands dirty and shovel mulch? Then this is the job for you! Our May Day Prep Chair coordinates and communicates with volunteers and Town representatives for May Day at CAS! If you are interested, please email CASPTO@gmail.com to let us know!

Did you know that CAS has a courtyard? Unfortunately, during the COVID shutdown, our beautiful courtyard reading garden fell into disrepair. This year, the PTO will be working with the building to revitalize and rebuild this outdoor learning space for our children to enjoy. Be on the lookout for more information regarding paver sales and big fundraising efforts to make this happen!

Visit our website: Central Avenue School | Home (madisonpublicschools.org)