****PTC Announcements****

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1 ****PTC Announcements**** Letter from the PTC President: Thanks to the Teacher Brunch Committee for hosting such a wonderful back to school meal for the teachers and staff! Thanks to all the Hospitality/Baking Volunteers for the delicious items and to all of the Lazar families who made donations to the event. A big thank you to Antonette Prudente, Christine Gauweiler, Karen Ricciardi and Jeaneen Moustaskis for all of their time and effort! It is truly appreciated. Thanks to Barbara Salzano, Rita Radici and Janice Nasisi for coordinating Picture Day. Thanks to all of the Lazar Parents who participated in the Parking Auction for Back to School Night. Due to your generosity, we were able to raise approximately $3,500 to benefit the PTC. Thank You to Tracey Bednash and Tania Mersing for the beautiful plantings in the front of the building. Just a reminder that all membership forms are due by this Monday evening in order to be guaranteed a buzz book. Forms can be found on the Lazar website. Lazar s Annual Career Day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3 rd. We are looking to you, family and friends of our 8 th grade students to volunteer as speakers for this important event. Career Day speakers must be at Lazar from about 8am to 12pm, on November 3 rd. If you are interested in becoming a guest speaker for the event, please fill out the form, located on the Lazar website, and return it to the guidance department as soon as possible. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact Debbie Meenan by phone at (973) ext. 230, or by at dmeenan@montville.net. Barn Theater Presents "Little Women" as Fundraiser for Lazar - The Lazar PTC is working in conjunction with the Barn Theater for a fundraiser to benefit Lazar students and an evening of great entertainment. The cast of The Barn Theater will present "Little Women on November 12th at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:15pm) while the PTC will provide a Tricky Tray, 50/50 and refreshments. Tickets are by Advanced Sale only, please see flyer for more information which can be found at or contact Lori Testa at loritesta@optonline.net. Thank you for support. We hope you can join us! Chamber of Commerce/PTC Fundraiser: The Lazar PTC is partnering with local businesses that are members of the Montville Chamber of Commerce to raise money for our school and others in the district. A number of businesses have generously offered to make a donation when someone purchases from them. Some specials are good for one month; some offers are good for the school year. The monthly Donation Form is attached. It is also posted on the PTC s page on the Lazar website. Funds raised help to offset the cost of programs and gifts to the school including scholarships. Please be sure to frequent these businesses. Bring the Donation Form with you. You will be helping your school and supporting your community at the same time!

2 ****Lazar News**** Montville Broncos Girls Travel Team Basketball Tryouts all tryouts will take place in the Montville High School Main Gym. Questions, please contact John O Reilly at jforeilly@optonline.net. 4th Grade - Monday September 20 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. and Wednesday September 29 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. 5th Grade Thursday September 16 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. and Tuesday September 28 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. 6th Grade - Monday September 27 6:00pm to 7:30pm and Saturday October 2 10:00a.m.-11:30a.m. 7th Grade - Thursday September 16 7:30p.m. to 9:00p.m. and Monday September 27 7:30p.m. to 9:00p.m. 7th/8th Grade team - Wednesday September 29 7:30-p.m. to 9:00p.m. and Saturday October 2 11:30a.m. to 1:00p.m. 8th Grade - Monday September 20 7:30p.m. to 9:00p.m. and Tuesday September 28 7:30p.m. to 9:00p.m. Lazar Happenings Monday, September 27 th none Tuesday, September 28 th none Wednesday, September 29 th - none Thursday, September 30 th none Friday, October 1 st - The first DAC dance of the year is from 7 9:30 PM. It will be held at the Recreation Center. ****Board of Education Announcements**** Next meeting is scheduled for October 5th at 8 PM at the High School. ****District Schools News/Community Events**** Clothing Drive - The Auxiliary of the Pine Brook volunteer fire department is holding a clothing drive on Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 9:00 am 2:00 pm at Station #1 47 Old Bloomfield Avenue, Pine Brook, NJ Please contact the Auxiliary of the Pine Brook fire department at (973) with any questions.

3 Baseball Tryouts for the Spring 2011 Season - The Montville Baseball Softball Association (MBSA) will be holding Baseball tryouts for the Spring 2011 season at the Municipal Complex on River Road. Please see attached flyer for details. Also, please contact Lee Tsukroff, Director of Baseball lee270@optonline.net or Scott VanKoppen, Lower League Coordinator, at vankoppensd@aetna.com with any questions. Montville Education Foundation Hosts the Family Fundraiser Extravaganza - Saturday, October 23 rd from 1-4:30 pm, at The Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle rock Avenue, East Hanover. Activites include Student-Teacher Fashion Show, Live Performance by Valhalla, 3- course site down dinner, Raffles, big prizes and balloonist. Tickets on sale at Landauer Cafe and Joe s Pizzeria or contact Carl DiPiazza at STARZ Performing ARTS Academy Dance Class Fundraiser To Help Shane Fight Cancer - Kristina (Knipp) Oliver is an alumnus of Montville High School Class of 95. Kristina is a close friend of the Haltmeier family, whose son Shane is battling cancer, and has been working with them to set up a fund raiser. Kristina is the director of STARZ PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY, a dance studio in Fairfield, and has many Montville children in attendance at the studio. Kristina is promoting a "Dance Class for Shane" on Saturday, October 2nd, in which all proceeds would go to the family. The class will be held at the dance studio, and parents/guardians would need to sign a waiver before their children could participate; the cost is $15 per child. The class will be 1.5 hours and is open to grades K-5. Kristina can be reached via this address (ksk1dance@aol.com) or at the dance studio ( or on cell ). To learn more, please visit: ****Pathways**** Flyers for the Programs listed below can be found on the PEC website or you can register on-line through Montville Township Recreation at click on Municipal Services & then click on Parks & Recreation & then click on On-Line Registration. Pathways Bowling Team For Children with Special Needs & Their Siblings Fall Kids will learn the rules and skills associated with the game of bowling and have fun socializing together with their mentors and siblings. Held at Boonton Lanes Rt. 202 and Fulton St. in Boonton, NJ on Wednesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 7, 17, & 27 from 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Pathways Literacy Links Grades 4 6. For students struggling with writing and reading comprehension skills. Student need not be classified with special needs to sign up. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting September 21 st through October 28 th, from 4:00 to 5:00pm at the Montville Township Municipal Building large conference room. Fall Tennis 2010 (ages 8 21) - This four-week program is a great way to learn and improve upon tennis skills such as forehand, backhand, volleying, and serving. The instructor will be Mike Morris. Please bring a tennis racket. Held at Montville Township High School tennis

4 courts, 100 Horseneck Road, Montville on Sundays -- September 19, 26 & October 3 & 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fall Rugby 2010 This program, for children with special needs and their siblings, is sponsored by Morris Youth Rugby. Craig Chapman, who coaches the Montville team, will be providing instruction on the skills, rules, and team play involved in the game of rugby. Players from the Montville team will also be helping to mentor. Held at Woodmont Elementary School (behind the school), 39 Woodmont Rd., Montville, NJ, on Sundays, October 24, 31, November 14 & 21 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Fall Soccer 2010 (ages 3-21) - This is a 4-week clinic where children will learn basic soccer skills such as kicking, dribbling, passing, and goal keeping. Social skills will be incorporated in all aspects of the program. The clinic will be taught by Coach Fernando Iamurri of the Montville Eagles Soccer Team and Mike Morris. Held at the Fields located behind Lazar Middle School, 123 Changebridge Road, Montville on Sundays -- September 19, 26 and October 3 and 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm. ****Sports News/Recreation Department**** REC DEPT PROGRAMS for Middle School Students: Please refer to the following website for a complete list of all new Rec Programs and all forms for the Fall: Click on Municipal Services, then Parks and Recreation, then Forms/Flyers. Upcoming New Fall Programs: TLS SHAPE UP for Kids (ages 10-17) - Transitions Lifestyle System, Weight Management and Healthy Eating. TLS Shape Up is designed by kids, for kids. It teaches goal setting and planning skills while instructing kids the fundamentals of good nutrition and exercise. TLS Shape Up classes are located at the Activities Building, 91 Passaic Valley Road in Montville on Mondays: October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15 & 22 from 7:00-8:00pm. There are optional Spin Classes located at Revolution Indoor Cycling Center, 28 Rt. 46 West, Pine Brook on 5:15pm OR 10:30am between October 18th & November 22nd. Track Clinic Grades K-8 - Children have the opportunity to learn several Track & Field events while having fun in a non-competitive environment. Typical practice night (Wednesdays & Thursdays: September 22nd through Thursday, October 28 th, No: 9/23 Back to School Night) would include stretching, warm-up, drills, games, long jumping & speed work. No meets! Parent volunteers are needed. Volleyball In town League Girls, Grades Players will learn the fundamentals of volleyball while having fun in game situations, drills and scrimmages. Such skills as passing, serving, setting and hitting will be introduced in a fun, hands-on manner. Held at Lazar Middle School on Thursdays: September 16th through October 28 th, from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.

5 Multi Sports Camp (Teacher s Convention) Ages This program will enable each student to grow in an atmosphere that promotes integrity, self-esteem, positive values and good sportsmanship. The USSI staff is dedicated to delivering quality outdoor programs, where your child will not only have great fun but also learn that character really counts. Sports included are as follows: Soccer, Lacrosse, Softball, Hockey, Bocce, Flag Football, Cricket, Basketball & Olympics. Held at Montville Community Park Turf Fields on Thursday, November 4th & Friday, November 5th from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Science Workshop - (Teacher s Convention) Ages Harry Potter - Join Our Magical Mystery Tour - All aboard for lots of hands-on fun. Join in the escapades of Harry and his friends. Play quidditch. Write with invisible ink. Make an edible wand. Brew some fantastic potions to drink. Create and watch some fantastic chemical reactions. Watch a mirage appear. Make cool crystals. Come join us where the magic of science, art, and literature meet. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are waiting for your arrival! Experiment with colored magic sand. See a mysterious glowing ball. Held at Montville Community Park Field House on Thursday & Friday, November 4th & 5th from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Upcoming Special Events: Modell s Team Week - Enjoy 15% off Regular & Sale Merchandise - September 3rd to 30th - Open to All Radio City Christmas Show Trips - Tuesday, December 7th and/or Thursday, December 16th - Open - Each trip will depart from the Montville Municipal Building located at 195 Change Bridge Road in Montville. Transportation is on a motor coach bus equipped with a bathroom! Limited Number Of Tickets Are Available. Registration still going on for the following upcoming Fall Programs: Forensics Intro - Fall Grades 6-8 Golf Program Grades K-12 Multi Sports Camp (Teacher s Convention) Ages 5-14 Racquetball - Fall Ages 8-14 Spin Program for Juniors (Group Indoor Cycling) - Fall Ages Track Clinic Grades K-8 For more information, flyers and a full listing of programs offered by the Rec Dept., please visit in person at 195 Changebridge Road, Montville, or go to Municipal Services, Parks and Recreation, Forms/Flyers. A copy of the Monday Memo can be found on the PTC s website: All PTC forms and flyers can be downloaded from the PTC website.

6 If you would like something placed in the Monday Memo, please send the information to Michele Turnbull at by the Saturday before the Memo is to go out. All non-school related events must have Superintendent approval before publication is allowed.