September 2026 Events

9/2/2026 9:00 pm

September SUPERSTAR EVENTS 

 

 

Scholastic Book Fair at the Big School Start Oct 5!

9/25/2026 8:37 am

The Big School Book Fair is next week!

Readers are Leaders— the Big School Book Fair is next week!

Get ready to shop stories, spark imaginations, and bring home books they love. Every purchase supports our library, classrooms, and PTA programs.

 

K–1 families: The Annex Book Fair will kick off on October 13 and will have its own links and sign-ups. More info coming soon!

 

Big School Book Fair Schedule:

• Mon, Oct 5 - Wishlist Day: Students browse and bring home their wishlists

• Tues, Oct 6 - Shopping Day: Students purchase books!

• Wed, Oct 7 - Teacher Shopping & Student Make-Up Day

 

How to Pay: 

1. eWallet (No cash needed!)

• Set up a digital wallet before the fair on our Big School Book Fair homepage.

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

• You can use leftover funds online at Scholastic or for future fairs!

  • Note: The Big School and Annex eWallets are separate—be sure to add funds to the correct one for each child you have at SMS. 

 

2. Cash or Check 

• Make checks payable to: South Mountain PTA

 

Note: 6.625% sales tax applies to all purchases 

 

Help teachers fill their classrooms with books—learn how here. 

 

We Need Volunteers! 

• Big School Volunteer Sign-Up

• Annex Volunteer Sign-Up  

 

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. 

 

Get ready to shop stories, spark imaginations, and bring home books they love. Every purchase supports our library, classrooms, and PTA programs.

 

K–1 families: The Annex Book Fair will kick off on October 13 and will have its own links and sign-ups. More info coming soon!

 

Big School Book Fair Schedule:

• Mon, Oct 5 - Wishlist Day: Students browse and bring home their wishlists

• Tues, Oct 6 - Shopping Day: Students purchase books!

• Wed, Oct 7 - Teacher Shopping & Student Make-Up Day

 

How to Pay: 

1. eWallet (No cash needed!)

• Set up a digital wallet before the fair on our Big School Book Fair homepage.

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

• You can use leftover funds online at Scholastic or for future fairs!

  • Note: The Big School and Annex eWallets are separate—be sure to add funds to the correct one for each child you have at SMS. 

 

2. Cash or Check 

• Make checks payable to: South Mountain PTA

 

Note: 6.625% sales tax applies to all purchases 

 

Help teachers fill their classrooms with books—learn how here. 

 

We Need Volunteers! 

• Big School Volunteer Sign-Up

• Annex Volunteer Sign-Up  

 

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