Fernbrook Elementary School PTO
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Hello Fernbrook Families
Checkout the latest biweekly PTO Newsletter and learn more about all of our exciting upcoming PTO events and happenings!
Fernbrook Winter Drive
As winter approaches, let's extend the warmth of our Fernbrook community to those who may need it most. Introducing our Annual Fernbrook Winter Drive, an initiative dedicated to providing essential winter gear to individuals in our Fernbrook School Community facing the cold season without proper protection.
How can you contribute?
- Monetary Contributions: Your financial support is invaluable in helping us purchase gloves, hats, and coats for those in need. Every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer to ensuring everyone in our Fernbrook Community stays warm this winter.
- Purchase Items Directly: If you prefer a hands-on approach, consider personally selecting and donating new gloves. Look for quality, durable items suitable for cold weather, and drop them off In the Fernbrook School Main Office with Mrs. Cutri, our School Nurse.
- Spread the Warmth: Share our Winter Drive initiative with friends, family, and neighbors. The more people involved, the greater the impact we can make together.
Together, let's wrap our community in warmth and compassion this winter. Thank you for being a vital part of the Annual Fernbrook Winter Drive!
Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Thank you in advance for your help and generosity!
Questions? Email the Outreach Committee at: outreach@fernbrookpto.org
Submit Your Winter Concert Photos
We hope all of the Fourth and Fifth Grade Fernbrook Families enjoyed the Winter Concert, last week! The Yearbook Committee is currently seeking photos of your child in their concert attire, or performing at the event.
We'd love to share your memories. Submit your photo(s), today!
*** We are utilizing a new Yearbook Company this year: Tree Ring. Please see below for more information on setting up your free account to order and submit your photos.
Please note that we are still accepting photos for the New Student Scavenger Hunt, First Day of School, Annual Boo Bash, Halloween, and the Kindergarten 50th Day of School photos.
Questions? Email the Yearbook Committee at yearbook@fernbrookpto.org
Yearbook Information: Create an Account & Submit Your Photos
Great news! The Fernbrook Elementary School PTO is thrilled to partner with a new yearbook company called Tree Ring Yearbooks, this school year.
Important Facts
- Your yearbook will go on sale on January 28, 2024.
- All sales will be done via Tree Ring Website- we cannot accept cash/check orders.
- You’ll need to purchase your yearbook(s) and complete your custom pages by May 1, 2024. (Purchasing early is recommended so you can start on your free custom pages!)
To Purchase Your Yearbook and Submit Your Yearbook Photos (Free):
- Go to: https://web.treering.com/validate
- The Fernbrook School passcode is: 1016890937331467
- Creating a Tree Ring Account is FREE- regardless if you decide to purchase a yearbook or not. Submitting photos is free as well.
- Links to submit yearbook photos can be found on our PTO Yearbook website. Please make sure to be logged in first before clicking on the photo submission links. Here's a screengrab video to show you how this works.
Please visit our Yearbook website for more information or email the Yearbook Committee at: yearbook@fernbrookpto.org.
Call for Volunteers - Hero Dance Committee
The PTO is pleased to announce the return of the Hero Dance to Fernbrook! On Friday, February 9, 2024, we will be hosting a dance for all students and one special adult in their life. We would love to have interested volunteers reach out that would be willing to join the planning committee.
For more information on how to get involved, please email president@fernbrookpto.org. More information about the event to come in the new year!
Recap: Thank You: Poinsettia Fundraiser
Our third Annual Fernbrook Poinsettia Fundraiser was such a great success- we sold over 125+ poinsettias and helped support Fernbrook in the process!!! Thank you to the parents who helped us make Friday’s pickup run so smoothly! We couldn’t haven’t done this all without your help! A huge THANK YOU to: Dana & Bryan Pineiro, Justin Moranski, Jackie Laurice, Amie VanAntwerp, Colette Sanfelice, Melissa & Rayden Zimmerman, Brittany Bassett and Nina Lifshey.
Thank you so much to Randi at Riverside Greenhouses in Andover, which is a family owned and operated wholesale greenhouse, for supplying the 6" potted live red and white poinsettia plants. (As you can see from the photos, they are beautiful!)
Recap: Thank You: Holiday Shoppe
We hope that all of our Fernbrook students enjoyed shopping our Annual Holiday Shoppe, this past week. We hope you all had fun shopping for all your family members and friends! Thank you to all of the Fernbrook families for supporting this program for our students. We hope you all enjoy your gifts.
We wanted thank all of our wonderful volunteers who were able to take the time from their busy day to come and help at the Holiday Shoppe: Nicole Ashby, Brittany Bassett, Ashley Beckman, Jen Cattano, Susan Cece, Daniela Comprelli, Nubia Gomez, Jaclyn Greenberg, Anastasia Hoffman, Andrew Intili, Swait Jain, Alex Jelly, Jennifer Jimenez, Scott Lauler, Nina Lifshey, Colleen Lutz, Stacy Marshall, Sharon Martinez, Jodi McLean, Bryan McLean, Kelly Meola, Erin Misurelli, Kirsten Myron, Soniya Patel, Susan Phelps, Dana Pineiro, Annie Reyes, Amy Rosenthal, Zamira Sanchez, Colette SanFelice, Lindsey Schedler, Kelly Senn, Samantha Skokandich, Zamurd Syed, Kara Thorson, Lia Timpanaro and Emily Vanderhoof.
In addition, we also wanted to recognize Ms. Moran and Mrs. Branch with all their assistance as well with this event. We appreciate you all!
Lastly, we wanted to extend a BIG THANK YOU to Wanna Li, who worked tirelessly to make this all happen. She did an amazing job organizing this for our students.
Fernbrook School PTO Executive Board
Brittany Bassett | Co-President
Nina Lifshey | Co-President
Loren Darzano
administrativevp@fernbrookpto.org
Dana Pineiro
Soniya Patel
recordingsecretary@fernbrookpto.org
Melissa Issa