El Semanal 21 de septiembre, 2012 Noticias de la semana: Lunch: Lunch forms were sent home in backpacks on Sept. 19 th, and should be returned with payment on Sept. 24 th. The order form has been updated so you may now order more than one milk. Please note you will be billed at the end of the month if your child requests additional milk, or if your child does not bring a home lunch and is provided a school lunch. If for some reason you didn t receive a lunch form, you can download one at holahoboken.org under forms & downloads. Please make a copy of the completed form for your records. Thank you for your cooperation! Enrichment and Aftercare: On Sept.19 th, your child should have received their placements for enrichment. Full payment is due Sept. 24 th. There are still spots available in many classes. Aftercare monthly payments are due on Sept. 25 th. Late payments will incur a $25 fee. Sept. 25 th is also the last day to get a 10% discount for Aftercare Yearly Enrollment. In addition, Margarita has requested board games for aftercare. If you have any gently used or new games that you would like to donate, drop them off with Elsa in the front office. Please contact Margarita Garcia at mgarcia@holahoboken.org if you have any additional questions about enrichment or aftercare. Spirit Week and Hispanic Heritage Month: Last spring the students of HoLa nominated Coco the Toucan to be their school mascot. Coco is helping encourage children with the Positive Behavior System (PBS) and will be a part of the 1 st Annual HoLa Spirit Week, beginning Oct. 1 st. The Spirit Week schedule is attached. Spirit Week will also coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month, which the teachers will be implementing in their curriculum. Please stay tuned for more information as we get closer to these exciting events! Go, Dog. Go!: On Sept. 27 th, all HoLa students will be walking to Mile Square Theatre for a special preview of MST s latest production, Go Dog Go! This delightful mix of movement, music, and dogs celebrates P.D. Eastman s classic book. For more information, go to http://milesquaretheatre.org. Dine InDeed: Dine Indeed is happy to report that Wicked Wolf Tavern raised $1,415 this summer with a 1/3 of the proceeds going to fund future building renovations at The Boys and Girls Club. Anthony David s and two more restaurants are slated to join in the next few weeks. Please visit www.facebook.com/dineindeed to learn more about Dine InDeed (and kindly like the page as well). If you would like to help by recruiting other restaurants please contact HoLa parent David Celiberti at dacnys@aol.com. PTO forms: Minutes from the Sept. 12 th, PTO meeting are attached. Please support HoLa and the PTO with a $15 membership contribution. Completed checks and forms can be sent in your child s folder or dropped off in the main office. Payment can also be made online www.holahoboken.org (About Us/PTO). Thanks to all who have already donated! Kiddiepalooza: Free bounce houses for the kids, live performance by Preschool of Rock, food, drinks and plenty of activities of the kids, courtesy of the Hoboken Dad s Group. In Church Square Park, Sept. 22 nd, 11am-4pm. www.hobokendads.com Dia de los Muertos Block Party: HoLa s first big event of the year is right around the corner! Our annual Dia de los Muertos party is taking to the streets, with a beer garden, local eats, bouncy houses, and arts & crafts. This event is being organized by the kindergarten class, but volunteers from all grades are welcome! Save the date: Oct. 6, 11am-4pm. Please see the attached flyer for details. T-Shirts and School Store: We will be distributing new HoLa t-shirts to all students in coming weeks, for use on field trips and other school events. If you have clean, gently used HoLa t-shirts that no longer fit your child(ren), we will be collecting them in the main office for use as needed. If you do not need a new shirt or you have extras, please let Elsa (emartinez@holahoboken.org) know. In the coming weeks, the school store will be moved online for easier ordering. There will also be new t- shirts featuring Coco, in various designs for adults and children. Extra! Extra! Help Launch HoLa's School Newspaper! Extra! Extra! Help Launch HoLa's School Newspaper! Any students from Grades 3 & 4 who are interested in joining the Editorial Board of HoLa's school newspaper are welcome to attend an information session with HoLa parent and writer, Melissa Romo on Thurs., Oct. 11 th, 2:50pm (classroom TBD). The Editorial Board will be comprised of an Editor-in-Chief, two Assistant Editors, Production Manager, and Advertising Manager. Five students will be chosen at random from those who attend the information session. The Editorial Board will meet every other week, from Oct. 15 th to Nov. 30 th, to prepare the first issue. Parents interested in volunteering, contact Melissa Romo at melissatromo@yahoo.com. No writing or newspaper experience required! Lacrosse clinic: Hoboken Lacrosse Club, founded by HoLa parents Mike Kelly and Sean Sargent, will be offering another free lacrosse clinic at Mama Johnson Field on Sunday Oct. 14, from 11am- 2pm for various age groups. See attached flyer for details. Sticks provided just show up ready to play! En este sobre: October Lunch Menu Spirit Week Flyer Dia de los Muertos flyer PTO membership form PTO Minutes (9/12) Kiddiepalooza flyer Go Dog Go! HCS Fundraiser Fechas: Mon., Sept. 24 th Enrichment payment and Lunch Forms due Tues., Sept. 25 th Monthly Aftercare payment due Wed., Sept. 26 th No School Thurs, Sept. 27 th Go, Dog. Go! Field Trip, all grades Thurs., Sept. 27 th, 7pm Board of Trustees Fri., Sept. 28 th, 8am Kindergarten Class Coffee Mon., Oct. 1 st, Spirit Week Kick Off! Wed., Oct. 3 rd, 7pm Back to School Night Thurs., Oct. 4 th Read for the Record Sat., Oct. 6 th, 11am- 4pm Dia de los Muertos Block Party
Saturday Church Square Park from September 22nd 11am-4pm Free bounce houses for the kids, live performance by Preschool of Rock, food, drinks and plenty of activities. for the kids. for more info or to be added to our email list go to www.hobokendads.com obokendads.com It s All About The Kids Hoboken Dad s Group
MEMBERSHIP FORM The HoLa Hoboken PTO, together with you, has certain objectives in mind to enhance the quality of education and social interaction for our children. The PTO has been established to promote the well being of our children and to act as a liaison between the home, school and the community. Our goal is to assist Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa) by enhancing the education of our children through the sponsorship of activities and programs that contribute to a better education, while encouraging family involvement. Your membership donation of $15.00 is the start of us achieving this goal! YES! WE SUPPORT THE PTO and want to help. Enclosed is our donation. Student s Name: Class Student s Name: Class Student s Name: Class Member Name 1: Member Name 2: Total PTO Members: x $15.00 = $ Total Enclosed Please make all checks payable to HoLa PTO HoLa PTO is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID #27-3428756 123 Jefferson Street, Hoboken NJ 07030 Phone 201. 427.1458 Fax 201.706.4491 pto@holahoboken.org www.holahoboken.org
HoLa Spirit Week! October 1-5! Schedule of Events Monday October 1 Tuesday October 2 Wednesday October 3 Thursday October 4 Friday October 5 Usa Colores de la Escuela Wear School Colors (red & teal) Martes de Medias Locas Crazy Sock Tuesday Miercoles Retro Retro Wednesday Vistete Como un Amigo Dress like a Friend Viernes Vaqueros Cowboy Friday
OCTOBER 2012 LUNCH MENU Due SEPTEMBER 24th Student Name: Grade: Teacher MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 3 4 5 Rosemary Roasted Chicken Veg:Rosemary Sauteed Beans Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Brown Rice, Locally Grown Green Beans, Fresh Pineapple Homemade Macaroni & Cheese Veg:Homemade Macaronei & Cheese Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, 3 Bean Salad, Fresh Red Pepper Strips, Fresh Cantaloupe Sauteed Chinese Beef Veg: Egg Lo-Mein Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Lo-Mein Noodles, Glazed Fresh Carrots, Fresh Oranges Sweet & Sour Chicken Veg: Sweet & Sour Beans Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Jasmine Rice, Fresh Broccoli, Fresh NY Apples 8 9 10 11 12 NO SCHOOL Homemade Meatballs Veg: Homemade Veggie Balls Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Whole Wheat Spaghetti Pasta, Fresh Zucchini, Fresh Cantaloupe Mild Pulled Turkey Breast Veg: Jerk Baked Beans Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Whole Wheat Roll, Glazed Fresh Carrots, Fresh Oranges Homemade Baked Ziti Veg: Homemade Baked Ziti Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Fresh Vegetables Medley, Fresh NY Apples 15 16 17 18 19 Chicken Parmesan Veg: Eggplant Parmesan Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Spaghetti, Locally Grown Green Beans, Fresh Pineapple Lean Beef Tacos Veg: Black Bean Tacos Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Brown Rice, Pinto Bean & Fresh Tomato Salsa, Crunchy Taco Shells, Fresh Oranges Turkey Primavera Veg: Bean Primavera Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Carrots & Peas, Rotini Pasta, Fresh Cantaloupe Red Rabbit Latin-Style Chicken Veg: Sauteed Latin Beans Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Brown Rice, Locally Grown Sweet Corn, Fresh Pineapple 22 23 24 25 26 Homemade Turkey Lasagna Veg: Homemade Cheese Lasagna Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, 3 Bean Salad, Fresh Cantaloupe Diced Chicken Breast Veg: Chinese Rice w/ Scrambled Egg Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Chinese Rice, Steamed Fresh Broccoli, Fresh Pineapple 29 30 31 Homemade Meatloaf Veg: Veggie Loaf Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Skin-on Mashed Potaoes, Whole Wheat Roll, Locally Grown Corn, Fresh Pineapple Pesto Chicken Veg: Pesto Chickpeas Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Parmesan Pasta, Steamed Fresh Carrots, Green Pepper Strips, Fresh Cantaloupe Number of Full Price Lunches (includes milk) x $3.75 = $ Number of Reduced Lunches (must be pre-qualified) x $0.40 = $ Number of Milk only (full price lunch includes milk) x $0.50 = $ TOTAL ENCLOSED $ Please return this form to HoLa (123 Jefferson Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030) with cash or check payable to HoLa Lunch. Please write your child s name in memo section of your check Parent contact email Homemade Turkey Chili Veg: Veggie Chili w/ Beans Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Brown Rice, Glazed Fresh Carrot, Fresh Oranges Homemade Burger Veg: Homemade Veggie Burger Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Whole Wheat Bun, Baked Potato Wedges, Fresh TomatoWedges & Pickle Slice, Fresh Oranges **ALL STUDENTS must submit a form indicating if you are ordering food, sending home lunch (mark no lunch or milk only), or receiving free or reduced lunch (must be pre-qualified). ** If you are not ordering lunch for the month, please check here E-mail questions to: lunch@holahoboken.org Whole Wheat Pizza Quesadilla Veg: Whole Wheat Pizza Quesadilla Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Tomato Dipping Sauce, Locally Grown Sweet Corn, Fresh NY Apples OFFICE USE ONLY: Handmade Fishcakes Veg: Baked Chickpea Cakes Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Baked Sweet Potato, Whole Wheat Roll, Local Sweet Corn, Fresh Bananas Greek-Style Chicken Platter Veg: Greek Falafel Platter Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk,Whole Wheat Pita Wedges, Chickpea & Fresh Tomato Salad Whole Wheat Tomato Mozzarella Sandwich Veg: Tomato Mozzarella Sandwich Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Homemade Pesto Dressing, Pickle Wedges, Fresh Red Pepper Strips, Fresh Bananas Beef Bolognese Veg: Bean Bolognese Milk only (x ) No lunch Lunch includes: Milk, Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Locally Grown Green Beans, Fresh Bananas FREE RED FULL ORDERED$ DATE DATE2 CH# CH#2 AMT$ AMT2$ DUE$ OVER$ IF YOU ORDERED LUNCH ON 9/26, PLEASE DEDUCT ONE LUNCH AMOUNT FROM YOUR OCTOBER PAYMENT. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOU HAVE A CREDIT, PLEASE EMAIL LUNCH@HOLAHOBOKEN.ORG