Join SAPTO for an exciting night at the Prudential Center as the New Jersey Devils take on the Detroit Red Wings!

📅 Wednesday, April 16, 2025
🕢 Puck drops at 7:30pm
📍 Prudential Center | 25 Lafayette St, Newark

🎟️ $45 per ticket – Includes:
• 1 seat in SAPTO group section
• Official NJ Devils drawstring bag

Tickets are limited—don’t miss out!
Purchase by Thursday, April 3, 2025 to secure your spot: saptohockey2025.cheddarup.com

Let’s Go Devils! 

Come check out this talented cast and crew!

Tickets for sale at: https://cur8.com/projects/16182

UPDATE: All orders that were not picked up were delivered to students in school on Friday, March 20. (Those with large orders received a call.) Please reach out to sapto08879@gmail.com with any issues. ☺️

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Please come to the South Amboy Elementary School Cafeteria between 5-7pm on Tuesday, March 18, to pick up your items!

Any questions? Email sapto08879@gmail.com.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

ATTENTION SOUTH AMBOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENTS! 📣

Tickets are on sale for this year’s Mother-Son dance, a “Sockhop,” which will be held on Friday, March 7 in the MHS cafeteria. 💃🕺 Sales will close on March 3 or until the event sells out — Space is limited, and tickets will be sold on a first-come/first-served basis. 

For more info and to register, please head to saessockhop.cheddarup.com.

ATTENTION SOUTH AMBOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENTS! 📣

Tickets are on sale for this year’s Father-Daughter dance, a “Disco Party,” which will be held on Friday, February 7 in the MHS cafeteria. 💃🕺 Sales will close on February 3 or until the event sells out — Space is limited, and tickets will be sold on a first-come/first-served basis. 

For more info and to register, please head to saesdisco.cheddarup.com.

Join us in the MHS cafeteria at 6:30 to hear what we're up to and how you can help. We'll be serving light refreshments — and there will be door prizes, too!

Zoom info to be announced here prior to the meeting.

FATHER-DAUGHTER  DISCO PARTY Friday, February 7

MOTHER-SON  SOCK HOP Friday, March 7

Stay tuned for ticket info.
Thanks to all who voted!

ATTN to all families who ordered items through SAPTO‘s fall flier sale fundraiser at SAES! Your items will be available for pick up during South Amboy Elementary School afternoon conferences on Friday, November 22, 2025 ~ SAES CAFETERIA ~ 1:15-3:15pm!

Email sapto08879@gmail.com with any questions!

Short Stacks for a Tall Cause!

Join us for SAPTO's Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23, 2024, and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast while supporting our community!

📍 Where: Applebee’s [251 Woodbridge Center Dr, Woodbridge, NJ 07095]
📅 When: 8:00–10:00 AM

Your Meal Includes:
🥞 Pancakes
🥓 Sausage
🍳 Scrambled Eggs
☕ Your choice of coffee, juice, soda, or tea
(Applebee's® menu items are not included in the ticket price.)

🎟️ How to Join:
Reserve your spot by purchasing tickets here.

Any questions? Contact us at sapto08879@gmail.com or call 201-954-0404.

ATTN to all families who ordered items through SAPTO‘s fall flier sale fundraiser at SAES! The items are being delivered this week, and will be available for pick up before and after our Meeting next TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 ~ MHS CAFETERIA ~ 6-6:30pm & 7-7:30pm!

Email sapto08879@gmail.com with any questions!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

📅 Thursday, Nov. 14 

🕕 Doors open at 6pm; program begins at 6:15pm

🏫 South Amboy Elementary School

Honor our local heroes at a community gathering with a Wall of Heroes and special tributes. Let’s come together to show our gratitude!

Our next General Meeting of the 24-25 school year will take place Tuesday, 11/19, at 6:30pm in the MHS cafeteria — and on Zoom, too! 

NOTE: We'll be hosting pick-up for SAES fall flier sale orders in the MHS Cafeteria before and after our meeting! Swing by 6-6:30pm or 7-7:30pm. 

(You're welcome to stay for the meeting and enjoy some treats!)

Are you ready to dance, Middle Schoolers? 🎶 The Halloween Dance is next Thursday, October 24, from 6-8pm in the MHS Cafeteria. Don’t forget — permission slips are due by Tuesday, October 22. You can download the form at the left! Make sure to RSVP with Mrs. Smocovich, Mr. Loprete, or Ms. Adamiecki.

💃🕺 Let’s help make it a night to remember! Check out their Amazon Wish List for items you can donate: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17SK8RNAHBOXB?ref_=wl_share

ORDERS ARE FINALIZED AND BEING SENT TO THE VENDOR 10/15/24

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Only 2 Days Left! Don't Miss Out on Our Fall Sale at SAES! Our first fundraiser of the year wraps up soon—October 9 is your last chance to participate and help support our school programs and events! 

How to Participate:

• Register at: SupportMySchool.org

• Text ‘Register’ to: 636-202-1400

• School ID: 252118

Shop online and share with family and friends! Let’s come together to reach our goal. Thank you for your continued support!

Join us at the waterfront this Saturday, October 12, from 11am-6pm (rain date Sunday), for a day packed with activities and entertainment, including live music and performances, food trucks and local vendors, inflatables, and more! SAPTO will be hosting free spin art and temporary tattoos for all ages, so be sure to stop by and get creative!

High School students (grades 9-12) looking to fulfill community service hours are encouraged to volunteer with us for an hour or two. Additionally, Middle School students are welcome to join in on the fun! We are excited to announce that SAPTO is now tracking hours volunteered by students in grades 6-8 at our events. These hours will count toward awards presented at 8th grade Moving Up ceremonies. All MHS students can sign up to volunteer at: https://signup.com/go/LjKdtUO

We’re excited to launch of our first fundraiser of the year, and we’re counting on your participation! Please check your SAES child's backpack for the fundraising packet, which offers hundreds of gift ideas, from festive gift wrap and gourmet kitchen essentials to delicious treats and more!

WHY: To support our programs and school events.
GOAL: Each student to sell at least 10 items.

TO REGISTER:
Visit SupportMySchool.org or
Text ‘Register’ to 636-202-1400
School ID: 252118

Shop Online & Share with Family and Friends!
Email, text, and post to social media to spread the word.

Thank you for your support!

Some of our amazing SAES teachers are still looking for Class Parents to help make this school year extra special!

Check the list—your child’s teacher might be one of them! — Conklin, DeLucia, DePreta, Gemellaro, Harlan, Hoffman, Krull, Loizos, Mercado, Morelli, Parks, Patterson, Quigley, Welton, Wilkinson, Wilson

Want to volunteer? Sign up at sapto-24-25.cheddarup.com! Let’s build a supportive school community together.

South Amboy Elementary School needs your help to make Picture Day run smoothly! If you have an hour to spare this Wednesday, please consider donating your time to assist with:

* Organizing classes and keeping the schedule on track

* Ensuring students are picture-ready with their brightest smiles

Check the class schedule to see where you can lend a hand! Your support is greatly appreciated.

SIGN UP! https://signup.com/go/TkKvuEE

We're thrilled to be back! And.... SAPTO’s Membership Drive for the 2024-25 school year has officially begun! Become a member today for just $12 per individual/family! Membership in the South Amboy Parent Teacher Organization has its privileges! 😃

Become a Member

Head to the 24-25 registration page to join — sapto-24-25.cheddarup.com. Through this page you'll also be able to indicate interest in serving as a Class Parent at SAES. Class parent selections will be announced the last week in September, and Class Parents must attend a mandatory meeting on October 8 in the SAES Cafeteria to review the Class Parent Handbook and receive your I.D. badge.

Don't hesitate to shoot us any questions! sapto08879@gmail.com.

For more info about who we are and what we do, def head to our About page.

It’s gonna be a great year! 🎉

Please take a moment to read the Welcome Letter from our President and the SAPTO Executive Committee. We're committed to making this year exceptional!

Head here: sapto-24-25.cheddarup.com

Thank you to those who were able to donate boxes, paper towel rolls, toilet paper rolls, and more for the Mrs. Joseph’s Math animal zoo!  These pics show a little bit of the creative process along with the finished products. From Mrs. Joseph: “I am thankful for your support throughout this school year.”

Our amazing 6th grade teachers, Mrs. Joseph and Mrs. Grasso, are planning an end-of-year Math Carnival for students! This fun-filled event will allow students to showcase their math skills in an interactive and engaging way — and they need your help to make it a success!

Please consider donating an item from their Amazon Wish list. Every contribution counts!

Get ready for an exciting evening at the ballpark as SAPTO teams up with the Somerset Patriots for a special fundraiser on Friday, June 21st. Gates swing open at 6:00 PM, and the Patriots face off against the Erie SeaWolves beginning at 7:05pm. 

Tickets are priced at $14.50 each, and here's the best part: a portion of the proceeds from every ticket sold will directly benefit SAPTO. Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan or simply looking for a fantastic night out with loved ones, this is the perfect opportunity to come together and support a great cause.

Secure your seats by clicking here to purchase tickets. 

We can't wait to see you at the ballpark!

UPDATE: SOLD OUT!!

Join us at our Designer Handbag Bingo and mini-Gift Auction on April 12! Get more info and your tix at https://saptobingo.cheddarup.com. 

Hurry! These tix will sell out.

Grades 6-8 are hosting a Spring Dance on March 27! $10.00 ticket fee due by Monday, March 25th — Cash or checks made out to South Amboy Middle/High School will be accepted prior to the deadline.

➡️ Get more info + download and print the permission slip HERE.

Contributions are welcomed! Packaged snack foods only (chips, cookies, candies…) and drinks to be served at the dance. These items need to be labeled “Nut Free” and not contain “Any Tree Nut or Peanut Products.” Homemade goods cannot be accepted.

They are also accepting decoration donations through this Amazon Wish List. Please ensure any donations are shipped to the school prior to March 26th.

Any questions? Email Bdornacker@sapublicschools.com.

Join us at the MHS or on Zoom to hear updates on our latest activities and what's ahead. Your participation in our decision-making really makes a difference! See you there!

Zoom Meeting ID: 867 2359 6907 | Passcode: SAPTO

Get ready to show off your Seussical spirit next week, South Amboy Elementary School! 

In honor of Read Across America SAES is hosting themed dress-up days to bring the whimsical characters of Dr. Seuss to life. Be sure to tag us in your pics on social media!!

Ticket sales are now CLOSED for this year’s SAES Mother-Son dance, “Hollywood Red Carpet” which will be held on Friday, March 8 at the MHS. 

PREVIOUS: Head to mother-son-24.cheddarup.com for more info and to register. As with the Father-Daughter dance, space is limited, and tickets will be sold on a first-come/first-served basis.

Please reach out to the PTO at sapto08879@gmail.com with any questions.

Please come to the South Amboy Elementary School GEORGE STREET DOORS between 6-7:30pm on Tuesday, March 5, to pick up your items!

Any questions? Email sapto08879@gmail.com.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Come out and support our talented students at South Amboy Middle/High School as they celebrate Black History Month through song, dance, and poetry on Thursday, February 29. FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL.

The NJ Parent Link website will be redesigned in 2024. As such, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is encouraging all parents to participate in a survey to offer up feedback and assist with the website redesign.

Complete the survey here.

NJDOH is asking surveys to be completed during the month of January.

NJ Parent Link provides resources for expectant and new parents; families with children; youth and young adults; and professional stakeholders vested in the health, education, and well-being of New Jersey's children and families.

For any additional information or questions about NJ Parent Link, the survey, or the website redesign, please contact Jaime Anderson, the NJ Parent Link administrator, at jamie.anderson@doh.nj.gov or (609) 475.2694.

PRIOR:

Tickets are on sale for the South Amboy Elementary School Father-Daughter Dance to be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 6–9 pm in the Middle-High School Cafeteria. Head to father-daughter24.cheddarup.com ASAP for more info and to register! (Space is limited: Tickets are first-come, first-served.)

Zoom Meeting ID: 819 2684 9314 | Passcode: SAPTO

Join us to hear updates on our latest activities and what's ahead. Your participation in our decision-making really makes a difference! See you there!

LINK TO AGENDA

From 4-8pm, say you're there to support the South Amboy PTO, and 33% of event sales will be donated to our organization.

Our PTO meeting will scheduled for Tuesday, January 9 at 6:30 PM has been postponed to ZOOM ONLY, next Tues, 1/16. 

Zoom Meeting ID: 819 2684 9314 | Passcode: SAPTO

Join us to hear updates on our latest activities and what's ahead. Your participation in our decision-making really makes a difference! See you there!

Mark your calendars for a night filled with laughter, entertainment, and high-flying basketball antics. The Harlem Wizards will be in town, and it's a show you won't want to miss!

Date: Saturday, January 6

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Venue: South Amboy Middle High School Gymnasium

Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/sawizards

Reminder that tomorrow's the last day to submit feedback on Curriculum and Programming to the district, who use the results to better understand where improvements might be needed!

www.sapublicschools.com/.../curriculum___instruction

Elementary School: Monday-Friday, December 4-8

Middle/High School: Monday-Tuesday, December 11-12

Join us for some festive fun: Sign up to volunteer! 

Monday-Tuesday, December 11-12

Our Winter Wonderland flyer sale items are in! Head to South Amboy Elementary School cafeteria during evening conferences 6-8pm next Tuesday, November 21 to pick up!

See the flier to the left for more details on what we'll be covering!

FULL AGENDA
Zoom Meeting ID: 857 1857 9221 / Passcode: SAPTO

Our Father-Daughter and Mother-Son dances in February and March are just around the corner, and we want YOU to help us choose the perfect themes.

How about a Wild West Hoedown or maybe a '50s Sock Hop? Cast your vote for your favorite:

Father-Daughter Dance: https://bit.ly/Vote-DadDaughter24

Mother-Son Dance: https://bit.ly/Vote-MomSon24

The top three themes for each will be put up for a final vote at our General Meeting on 11/14: Members in attendance will have the final say! 

Don't miss out on this opportunity to shape the magic of these special evenings for our children!

SAPTO's Fall Festival is right around the corner! Join us at the Middle/High School Friday, October 27, 2023, from 6-9pm. (Enter through the gymnasium entrance.)

The event will include free pumpkin-painting in the cafeteria for SAES students. Quantities are limited and pre-registration is required. Online registration will be open October 10-24 or until we "sell out." The cafeteria will also house food vendors and a Bake Sale hosted by the Junior Class of '25. 

The gym will play host to numerous games and activities run by South Amboy Schools' Grades and Clubs for nominal fees. We'll also have some craft vendors and local organizations, numerous photo opps, and this year we're making more room for our ever-popular karaoke party!

Finally, don't miss the famous Haunted Hallway, hosted by the Senior Class of 2024! Haunted Hallway admission is $5 per ticket.

Can’t wait to see you there!

South Amboy Elementary School parents: It's time to register your student for free pumpkin-painting at SAPTO Fall Fest 2023! Quantities are limited so sign up asap! 👉  fallfest23pumpkins.cheddarup.com

Middle Schoolers! Get ready for a spooktacular time! 🎃 The 6th-8th Grade Halloween Dance will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 6-8 pm in the Cafeteria! 🕺👻 Be sure to register by October 23! (Click the image to download a PDF, which includes a permission slip!)

How can YOU help make this Halloween dance a howling success?

🍬 Donate some tasty contributions: packaged snack foods (chips, cookies, candies...) and drinks. 🚫 Just a reminder, only store-bought items can be accepted, and they must be "Nut Free" with no "Tree Nut or Peanut Products" to ensure everyone's safety. Please send your donations with your child to room 111, 437, or 439 by Tuesday, October 24th.

🎁 You can also make a purchase at the Amazon wishlist for decorations: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/OHASO2M6XCSB?ref_=wl_share 🦇🕸️

Thanks to all the Class Parents who joined us at SAES on Tuesday, October 5 for a special meeting where we reviewed our 23-24 Handbook that outlines guidelines for events throughout the year — including the upcoming Halloween class parties! Stay tuned for details. As class parents, these folks are our direct line of communication with families, and we're grateful to have them on our team! 

Class Parents who were not in attendance must reach out to their Grade Rep ASAP.

Now through October 20, 2023 students in grades PreK-8 are able to purchase Boo Grams for their friends! This year's Boo Grams will be a Halloween-themed rubber duck, which will be delivered to students in their home rooms beginning Friday, October 27, 2023.

Make a list of your child’s friends to send a Boo to and place your orders at https://boograms23.cheddarup.com!

Grades Photographed: 6, 7, 9, 10, 11

Order with your student's Student ID or this Picture Day ID: EVTWZCT3Q

Please continue to share with your family and friends to help support our school! 

We'll begin in the MHS cafeteria around 6:15pm for greetings and light refreshments. The meeting starts @6:30pm. Come hear what we're up to, and share your ideas! 

Zoom | Agenda

Meeting ID: 820 0237 2059
Passcode: SAPTO

Please take a moment to read the Welcome Letter from our President and the SAPTO Executive Committee. We're committed to making this year exceptional!

You're invited to join the South Amboy Parent-Teacher Organization for the 2023-24 school year to work together for our kids! (Volunteer hours are not required for membership.) 

Click here to register yourself/your family and indicate whether you'd like to volunteer* to be a class parent at the elementary school. (If you'd like to be a Grade Rep, email sapto08879@gmail.com.)

*Please note that indicating interest does not guarantee selection. SAPTO reps will be announced in late September. There will be a mandatory Class Parent meeting in early October to review the Class Parent Handbook and distribute ID badges.

South Amboy Public Schools' 2023-24 District Calendar

Middle/High School Supply Lists | Summer Assignments | Student Handbook

Elementary School Supply Lists | Student Handbook

We were excited to be at South Amboy Elementary School on August 22 for the Pre-K, Kindergarten, and New Family orientations! 

Welcome to the 23-24 school year, especially all our new families and youngest learners. 

Sixth grade orientation will be on August 29, 2023 at 10:00am. Students will have the opportunity to meet the administrative team, discuss expectations, revisit the building/learn the lay of the land (in addition to the June visit), and meet some of the wonderful Middle/High School staff.

If you plan on attending, please fill out the rsvp below:

https://forms.gle/g9Myg9HXypR2iZ8e8