BOONTON SCHOOLS
VIRTUAL BACKPACK
BOONTON SCHOOLS
VIRTUAL BACKPACK
Hear ye, hear ye! Meet the Boonton Board of Education candidates on Thursday October 27 7:00pm: Meet the Candidates Night. PTA is facilitating this non-partisan opportunity to meet the candidates for the Board of Education positions up for election in November. Put a face with the name, get to know them a little, hear what they have to say so you can make an informed decision at the polls. This evening is open to all Boonton voters. Attend in person at the John Hill School Library or virtually.
School Street School’s Book Fair is 10/24- 10/28! Shopping hours here: SSS Book Fair Parents- please be aware we are now required to charge sales tax! Shop our evening hours on Wednesday 10/26 for a chance to enter our raffle!
Next Level Sports & Camps is again partnering to support Boonton PTA with Parent’s Night Out Halloween Style on Saturday 10/29. Enjoy some parent time while your little ghosts and goblins are otherwise entertained!
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming on November 19th. We’ve been preparing for months! Boonton PTA’s Tricky Tray (basket raffle) is a great opportunity to win some fabulous prizes and support Boonton PTA in all we do for the students, staff, and community. Must be 18+ to attend, no minors allowed. Get your admission tickets now: Tricky Tray 2022
Tricky Tray Volunteers- WE NEED YOU!! We need lots of help both preparing for the Tricky Tray- soliciting donations, picking up donations, wrapping baskets, transporting baskets, setting up the event, and at the event itself. See if there is something you could lend a hand with here- https://tinyurl.com/22TrickyTrayVolunteers
Get your Super 50/50 tickets now! $5 per ticket gets you three chances to win! PreK-8th grade families can return the envelope to school, otherwise email Tjoyce617@gmail.com for info on how to get tickets. Winners will be drawn at our Tricky Tray on November 19, 2022, you do not need to be present to win.
Our Jr. Bomber Spirit Wear sale is ongoing! Use the QR code on the flyer to directly access our latest offerings or https://www.designdivaboutique.com/collections/boonton-jr-bombers. PTA gets a portion of every sale.
We still have some volunteer shifts available for School Street School’s Book Fair 10/24- 10/28. Can you lend a hand? https://tinyurl.com/SSSFallBookFairVolunteers2022
We’ve got so many new “Flocks” available! Flocking Flyer- check out Junior Bombers Flocking on Facebook, or email flocking@BoontonPTA.org for more information on our fabulous flocks! Spread some cheer for a special event!
Ordering from Amazon? Use www.smile.amazon.com instead! Select 18455 Boonton PTA as your charity and we’ll get a percentage of your Smile purchases.
Seen the Box Tops for Education logo on your cereal box, granola bars, and other items you already purchased? That’s free money for our schools! No need to clip anymore! Download the Box Tops App, select SCHOOL STREET JOHN HILL SCHOOL for your support, and simply scan your receipts. The app does all the rest- and we get the rewards! Those $0.10 add up quickly- we’ve earned $240 already this school year!
It’s never too late to join Boonton PTA! 2022-2023 PTA Membership Letter or 2022-2023 PTA carta de membresía for links to our Google Form and additional information.
Follow us on Facebook- @Boonton-Pta and see our pages on https://www.boontonschools.org./domain/253 for updates. Email ideas, questions, suggestions, etc to: PTA@BoontonPTA.org
Thank you for your continued support,
The Boonton PTA Officers
The district HSA webpage is now updated with welcome letters, membership forms, and other important documents.
Please click the included link to access the Welcome Back Letter for Parents.
Please also click this included link to access the Family Membership Form.
10/25/2022 - Habit Burger Dine-In or Take-Out - 20% of the sale will go to the Boonton Boys HS basketball team.
11/15/2022 - Share the Keys Presentation - This presentation is for the student AND their parent/guardian. The presentation will educate the audience on the laws for a new licensed driver.
Please see links below for upcoming activities sponsored by Boonton Recreation.
TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL DISPLAYS WANTED
https://boonton.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=155
Upcycled Halloween costumes are now available at the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. Please click this link for more information.
Youth Sports Leagues | Programs | Lakeland Hills Family YMCA (lakelandhillsymca.com): Indoor Soccer and Basketball League registration is now open. These leagues fill fast, so don’t delay. Kids can sign up individually or request to play with a friend. Volunteer Coaches also needed.
Program Registration |Teen Archery (lakelandhillsymca.com): Calling all teens ages 13-17! Grab your friends and see who will be the last one standing. Sign up as a group or individually. Pizza provided. Open to Members and Non-members
Program Registration |Kids Night Out (lakelandhillsymca.com): Parents this night is for you! Children ages 4-10 take over the Y! They will play games, eat pizza all with a Scooby-Doo theme. Open to everyone!
Program Registration |Halloween Haunted House (lakelandhillsymca.com): Saturday October 29, the Y will be transformed into a Ghoulishly, Spooky walk through. 5-6:30 Lights will be on for our little goblins and from 7-9pm lights off for our older zombies. Open to the entire community!!