Originally delivered on 11/24/2024 10:00 am

SUBJECT: Maugham HSA Newsletter - Week of 11/24 & 12/1

Looking Ahead...
  • Wed 11/27 - Early Dismissal 12:45pm
  • Thu 11/28 - Fri 11/29 - Happy Thanksgiving! SCHOOL CLOSED
  • Wed 12/4 - Thu 12/5 - Book Fair
  • Wed 12/4 - SEPAC Meeting, Central Office or Zoom
  • Thu 12/5 - Fri 12/6 - Parent Teacher Conferences, EARLY DISMISSAL 12:45pm
  • Tue 12/10 - Winter Concert - 7pm, Auditorium
  • Mon 12/16 - Board of Education Meeting - 7pm, Central Office or Zoom
  • Fri 12/20 - Early Dismissal 12:45pm
  • Mon 12/23 - Wed 1/1 - Happy Holidays! SCHOOL CLOSED
  • Thu 1/2 - SCHOOL REOPENS
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Spirit Shop - Holiday Promotion!

Everything will be 30% off on Black Friday so if you've been wanting some Maugham gear, shop the Thanksgiving sale!

Lost and Found - UPDATED DATES

The Lost and Found Box will be outside the front entrance after school on Monday 11/25 and Tuesday 11/26. Please stop by to check for any lost items, the box is overflowing! 

Book Fair Coming Soon!
Scholastic Book Fair

Online shopping begins December 2nd – December 15th 

Class visits December 4th and 5th


Get ready to empower your reader with book choice.

Start exploring together: 

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ralphsmaughamelementarysch

Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. 

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5671817

We can't do it without you! Please consider volunteering to help at the Book Fair. The story starts with you! 

Please sign up here: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084CA5AB2DA6FB6-book1

Teacher Conferences Potluck Lunch - Contributions Needed!

Let's show our teachers how much we appreciate them with our annual Teacher Conferences Potluck Lunch!  Please consider contributing by bringing a dish or two so our teachers can grab lunch between teaching and meeting with families.  Bring a homemade specialty or a prepared dish - all is welcome!  If you are unsure what to prepare, take a look at our Faculty Favorites page to find out what your teacher likes to eat!


Please sign up here.  If slots fill up, dishes are still welcome!


Please drop your dish off at the Teacher's Lounge by 12:15pm on Thursday, December 5th. Thank you!

International Day Coming Soon!

We are excited to announce that International Day is scheduled for February 12 and 13, 2025!

Our Annual Festival of Tables will be on Thursday, February 13.  We welcome all families to share your family’s heritage or explore a new corner of the globe with our Maugham students by signing up to help at this year’s Festival of Tables.


Please email the International Day Committee asap if you are interested in:

1) Hosting a table

2) Teaming up to host a table

3) Assisting at a table and helping with the host country. This year’s host country will be India. 


Table spots are limited and will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis. 

To sign up, or for any questions, please email: maughaminternational@gmail.com

Clubs Update - Winter Session

The Winter session runs from Jan 2 - March 14!

Look out for the brochure, which will be released after Thanksgiving break.

Principal Coffee Chat

Thank you, Dr. Ferrara, for hosting an engaging discussion around social media, virtual technologies, and the impact on our children. And thank you to all the parents who attended and shared their experiences and perspectives on this important topic.

November Assembly - Dare to Draw

The students participated in a highly interactive and engaging virtual assembly with Mark Kistler, "Dare to Draw". The teachers and students had a fantastic time creating and sharing their amazing drawings!

Community Events
TEF Thank A Teacher Program
CPAT

In January and February 2025, CPAT is inviting everyone to the SECOND exhibition in the Edna Kawulitzki Gallery at the Tenafly Public Library to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The exhibition will feature the artwork of K through 12 students from Tenafly and Alpine. 
Please see the information below to participate:
• Eligibility :K-12 students from Tenafly or Alpine, one artwork per applicant
• Theme: Must include the color RED as an element
• Size:From 11x14 inches up to 20x24 inches
• Media:2D or 3D.   
Deadline for submissions:DEC 20, 2024
Please scan code in the poster or click here https://www.cpatenafly.org/event/2025-art-exhibition to register.
If you have any questions, please email us at admin@cpatenafly.org

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