Originally delivered on 4/3/2025 9:24 am

SUBJECT: Stevens Superstar Spotlight | Your PTA Newsletter for April, Issue #1

Superstar Spotlight: Illuminating News from Stevens PTA, April 2025, Issue #1
Loose change, big impact

Our first-ever Penny Wars was a wild ride—in the best way. Between strategic silver coin sabotage and some serious grade-level pride, we raised nearly $3,100 for student enrichment programs. Not bad for a bunch of spare change!

And in true underdog fashion, kindergarten came back from behind to snatch the win and score extra recess. The energy at Stevens that week was unmatched—students were hyped, parents were into it, and it was just plain fun to see our community so engaged.

Looking ahead, we’ve got a spring lineup: our first-ever PTA Movie Night, Teacher Appreciation Week, Walkabout and the BOGO Book Fair, Spring Fling, and Fun Run. So many ways to get involved and stay connected as we close out the school year.

We’re also looking for a few new faces to join next year’s PTA Executive Committee! Open roles include Treasurer, VP of School Support, and VP of Fundraising. If you’re interested in getting more involved—or just want to hang out with a great group of people doing meaningful work—reach out. We’d love to have you.

Thanks for all the ways you support our school. Let’s finish strong!

Nichole Harrell 

Partnering for a Stellar Start Next Year

This week, I shared information about the class placement process for the next school year. If you have input, you’d like to share about your child’s needs (not specific teacher requests), please send them to me in writing by Monday, April 14, 2025.

Also, here are the latest morning announcement videos—check them out with your child!

🎥 March 21

🎥 March 28

-Mr. Vacca

After-School Enrichment Clubs – March Magic!

Our annual After-School Enrichment Clubs brought the fun in March, giving students the chance to explore new interests, learn fresh skills, and connect with friends outside the classroom. From crocheting and Legos to Tae Kwon Do and Broadway-style song and dance, each club offered something exciting and memorable.

A big thank-you to our amazing instructors, volunteers, and families for making it all possible! The smiles and energy say it all—check out a few highlights below!

We’re already looking forward to next year’s session!

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not!" -The Lorax

Stevens Superstars and their families are invited to our first PTA Family Movie Night! Doors open at 6:00pm. Please RSVP to help us plan for our expected guest count.

🌺 Teachers Help Us Bloom – Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming! 🌼

The Stevens PTA is busy planning a week of special activities to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5–9)! From daily surprises to festive treats, we’re pulling out all the stops to show our appreciation.

How you can help:
We’re accepting monetary donations and gift card contributions to help make this week extra memorable. Every little bit helps us shower our staff with the love they deserve!

👉 Contribute here

Thank you for helping us show our Stevens teachers how much they help us bloom! ❤️

Don’t Miss Out—Order Your Yearbook by May 20!

Our amazing year is almost over—make sure your child’s memories shine bright in the 2024-2025 Stevens Yearbook! The deadline to order is May 20, and each book includes two free customizable pages so you can celebrate your Superstar with your own photos and messages.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to create a keepsake as special as they are!

📘 Visit treering.com
🎫 Use school passcode: 1015984769291617 to order today!

Join Our Library Volunteer Team!

Bookworms and organizing heroes—we need you! Volunteer on:

  • Monday afternoons
  • Friday mornings
  • Friday afternoons

Tasks include shelving books, crafting bookmarks, and keeping shelves sparkly clean.

Interested? Email Tambra Estill, Tambra@FinanciallyBold.com

Huge thanks to our current library legends!

4/25: Stevens Movie Night & Popcorn

5/5-5/9: Teacher Appreciation Week

5/12-5/15: Scholastic Book Fair (BOGO)

5/15: Walkabout

5/23: Popcorn Friday, sponsored by Mohawk Honda

5/30: Spring Fling & BBQ

6/6: Fun Run

6/12: Kindergarten Celebration

6/25: 5th Grade Moving Up Celebration

4/8: PTA Meeting, 6:30, Library

4/14-4/18: Spring Recess

4/20: 🐰 Easter  

4/22-4/23: Grade 3, NYS ELA Exams

4/24-4/25: Grade 4 & 5, NYS ELA Exams

5/5-5/6: Grade 4 & 5, NYS Math Exams

5/6: PTA Meeting, 6:30, Library

5/7: Building Council, 3:20, Library

5/7-5/8: Grade 3, NYS Math Exams


5/20: School Budget Vote

5/22: Field Day

5/26: 🦅 Memorial Day, No School

5/28: 5th Grade O'Rourke Visit

5/9: K-12, Half Day

5/11: 💐 Mother's Day 

5/13: Grade 5, NYS Science Exam

5/13: Spring Concert, 7:00, HS Auditorium


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