SMS Annual Fund - Last Call!

11/26/2024 8:57 am

Every Contribution Counts

Go #smsALLin with us!

Last call to contribute to the Annual Fund campaign!  

If you have contributed already, thank you!  If you have not and are able to do so, please consider making a tax-deductible donation online or by sending a check made out to "South Mountain PTA" in your child's backpack.  Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference!

Don't forget to ask your company if they offer corporate matching! 

Check out some examples of your fundraising dollars at work!

Questions? Contact Allison (atragash@gmail.com) or Kim (kimberlygaiti@gmail.com)

Basketball Fundraiser for South Mountain Parents

1/13/2025 8:51 am

Come play basketball and support our school!  

Join us for pickup basketball every Monday night from 7:30–10 p.m. at the South Mountain Big School gym! This fundraiser supports the Physical Education program.

• Who: South Mountain parents who enjoy basketball
• What: Pickup basketball games (4v4, winner stays)
• When: Mondays, 7:30–10 p.m. during the school year
• Where: South Mountain Big School gym
• Cost: $125 (payable to South Mountain PTA by check)
• Why: Fun, exercise, and supporting PE programs

To sign up, contact Jeff Kaesshaefer at jkaessha@somsd.k12.nj.us.

Note: All participants must sign a waiver before playing.

South Orange Maplewood Spring Baseball Registration

1/6/2025 1:41 pm

Registration is now open for South-Orange Maplewood Spring Recreation Baseball. The program welcomes all children ages 5 through 15 (as of April 30, 2025), living in South Orange and Maplewood. No prior experience is needed!

During the registration process, parents can also sign up to be a volunteer coach, and teens 13+ can sign up to be umpires. Training and support will be provided! 

Visit the South Orange Recreation website to register online:

Catalog – South Orange Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs

The Green Team Needs Volunteers!

1/3/2025 9:46 am

Our Kindergarten and 1st grade students are back to school and back to composting!  As we settle back into the routine of the new year, we are going to continue having volunteers assist with food scrap sorting at lunchtime through January.

•   Please sign up here for a 1-hour slot and help us make sure this pilot is a success! 

We appreciate the commitment and enthusiasm of the Annex staff and parent volunteers who have brought this idea to reality.  We've already diverted 160lbs of food waste in our first 2 weeks alone!

We are also still searching for the best weekend to build garden beds at the Annex and the Big School.  

•  Please fill out this interest form if you would be available on a Saturday or Sunday in the spring to help.

Join us at the next Green Team meeting on Friday, January 31, at 8:15am in the Big School cafeteria. 

RSVP to greenteamsms@gmail.com or just show up!

Beyond the Bell Winter Mini Session Starts January 6!

1/3/2025 9:43 am

For program details and registration instructions, click here.

Any BTB registration questions should be sent to Jonelle Delk at:  beyondthebell@metroymcas.org  

Once BTB begins, all questions, concerns and attendance-related messages should be sent to: southmountainbtb@metroymcas.org

The Box Tops Program - Generate $$ for Our School While You Shop!

1/3/2025 9:39 am

Help Get Your Class to the Top!

We need your help to support our school and enrich our students’ learning experiences! The Box Tops for Education program is a simple and easy way for you to contribute to our school’s funding, all while you shop for everyday items.

Here’s how you can get involved:

1. Clip Box Tops: Look for the Box Tops logo on your favorite products. Simply cut them out and send them to school with your child.
2. Shop Online: Use the Box Tops app to scan your receipts for digital Box Tops, or shop online through participating retailers.
3. Stay Informed: Keep an eye out for our school’s Box Tops challenges and updates throughout the year. Every little bit adds up!

Your participation can make a big difference! Every Box Top you submit helps us raise funds for classroom supplies, field trips, technology, and more. Thanks to all of you who are already participating!