October Events

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SMS Annual Fall Festival: October 17!

10/11/2026 1:26 pm

🍁 SMS' annual Fall Festival is right around the corner! 🍁

 

Wristband + ticket pre-sales are now LIVE! Grab them here!

 

Don't forget to book your time slot for family photos with Peter Collura! Spots are limited, so don't miss out and sign up here! 

 

We need YOUR help to make this event happen. Please sign up for a 30 minute volunteer slot here.

 

2026 Fall Fest Flyer

Scholastic Book Fair at the Annex Starts Tuesday, 10/13!

10/9/2026 6:06 pm

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Let’s get ready to fill those bookshelves and support SMS! Don’t forget to set up your eWallet before the fair (details below).

 

Annex Book Fair Schedule:

  • Tues, Oct 13 - Wishlist Day: Students browse and bring home wishlists

  • Wed, Oct 14 - Shopping Day: Students buy books

  • Thurs, Oct 15 - Teacher Shopping & Student Make-Up Day

 

How to Pay: 

1. eWallet (cash-free!)

  • Set up a digital wallet online before the fair at the Annex Book Fair Homepage

  • Scroll to eWallet → Click “Get Started” → Add funds

  • Leftover funds can be used online at Scholastic or for future fairs!

 

2. Cash or Check

  • Make checks payable to: South Mountain PTA

 

Note: 6.625% sales tax applies to all purchases 

 

Superstar Book Fair Tips: 

Our parent volunteers will do our best to help students shop the fair. You can help by: 

 

  • Highlighting the items on your student's wishlist you’d like them to purchase, including backups in case items sell out. 

  • Printing their Wallet: Scholastic  → Book Fair eWallets  → Select “Print eWallet” under your student's name. 
    OR send your student with a note showing their eWallet balance.

 

Support Our Teachers! Add funds to a teacher’s eWallet to help stock their classroom with books → Details here.

 

We Need Volunteers!  Sign up today to help make this fair a success! 

 

Don’t Forget a Bag! Please send your student with a reusable bag on shopping day.

 

Questions? Contact PTA Fundraising Co-Chairs: April Atherton and Liz Meny. 

 

Need Assistance? If purchasing a book is a hardship, please contact Principal Dara Gronau or Ms. Shazaan Napoleon. All requests will be handled confidentially. 

Monday Night Adult Basketball Starts 9/28!

9/25/2026 8:34 am

Play some hoops and give back! All proceeds directly support our amazing physical education program. 

Register here! Questions? contact Mr. K at jkaessha@somsd.k12.nj.us 

Monday Night Basketball  

 

🍁 Fall Festival Volunteers Needed! 🍁

Saturday, October 17
1 -3 p.m. at the Annex
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⭐ SMS PTA Website

 

 
📥 Share Your Ideas with the PTA

Have an idea to help the PTA serve our school better? Contact Presidents Kelly and Lenora at ptasouthmountain@gmail.com!