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 2023-2024 Events & Fundraisers
to add an event to this list contact [email protected]


ALL YEAR LONG
BOX TOPS
Don't forget to sign up and scan your receipts so Alexander Students can Benefit!  The process is easy and fast.  Download the app then choose Alexander Elementary School.  Complete the quick profile and you are set to scan!!
UN-Fundraiser
For more information about the UN-Fundraiser click here.
Pretzel Sale
Pretzels will be delivered on the first Friday of each month.  $2.00 per pretzel.


​Orders Due:  Tuesday, May 7
​Distribution: Friday, May 10


September

First Day of School
September 6
1/2 Session Day
First Bell 8:45 AM
Second Bell (Late Bell): 8:55 AM
Closing Bell 1:15 PM
Boo Hoo Yahoo! Breakfast for Kindergarten Parents
September 6 (First Day)
​8:45-9:30
Multipurpose Room
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PTA Meeting 
September 12 7PM
*Typo on the September School Calendar, the 12th is the correct date the 19th is incorrect*
Fall Mum Sale
Order by September 13
Pickup Friday September 29, 3:35 to 6:00
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Back to School Night
Monday September 18
Kindergarten 6:00 PM
Grades 1-5 6:30PM / 7:00PM 

Parents will report directly to their child's classroom. Please try to arrive a few minutes early so that teacher presentations can start on time and we can maintain the schedule.  Please remember that Back to School Night is a parent only event, so please make arrangements for childcare that evening if attending. 
Alexander PTA will be present at Back to School Night and spirit wear and pencil grams will be available for sale! - Cash and Venmo.  There will also be information about the PTA Reflections program!
Looking forward to seeing everyone Monday night!
Block Party
Back to School Celebration
Friday, September 22   5:30-8:30

Rain Date: Friday, September 29
Volunteers are needed for the block party!  Click the button below to volunteer.
Volunteer for Block Party
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Spirit Wear
Order Deadline: Thursday September 28
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Pretzel Sale
Orders: September 26-29
Distribution Friday, October 6


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OCTOBER
Pretzel Distribution
Friday, October 6


PTA Meeting 
Tuesday October 17 7PM
TRUNK OR TREAT! 
Friday October 20
Rain Date: Friday October 27
One of our favorite events of the year! 


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​HamiLatte Dine & Donate
Saturday October 28
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Scholastic Book Fair
Monday October 30 through Friday November 2
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Book Fair Home Page
eWallet
Oct 30 Monday
In School 9:15 - 9:45 Rolle
9:45-10:15 Reid
10:15 - 10:45 Burke
10;45 - 11:15 Pellilteri
11:15 - 11:45 Everett
11:45 - 12:15 Belviso
12:15 - 12:45 Webb
12:15 - 1:15 Nami
1:15 - 1:45 Chirichella
1:45 -2:15 Johnson
2:15 - 2:45 Ferraris
2:45 - 3:15 Sawyer
After School Until 4:30 PM
Oct 31 Tuesday
(Halloween Parade)
In School No In School Shopping (Halloween)
After School 1:15 - 3:30
Nov 1 Wednesday
In School 9:15 - 9:45 Katz
9:45 - 10:15 Fiorello
10:15 - 10:45 Noon
10:45 - 11:15 Goliszewski
After School 5:30 - 8:00
Nov 2 Thursday
In School
After School 1:15 - 2:00 and 5:30 - 8:00
Halloween Parade
Tuesday October 31
9:30
​(One Session Day)
All For Books Coin Collection
Monday October 23 through Friday October 27
​All week the students will be collecting change to donate to All For Books.  
NOVEMBER
NOVEMBER
Pretzel Distribution
Friday, November 3
​Orders October 23-27
Get your fresh, soft "Philly Pretzel" delivered right to your classroom on Friday, November 3rd at 1:15pm by the PTA!  Please detach order form and return to the office NO LATER THAN Friday, 10/27 in an envelope marked PTA Pretzel Sale. 
EXACT CASH ONLY PLEASE.
If not in the right amount, the extra money will be considered a donation towards this fundraiser.  If you have any questions please contact Jenn Zodda at [email protected]

Name:
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Teacher/Grade:
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Total # of pretzels:
________________________________
x $2.00 =______________________
Brookwood Cafe Dining to Donate
Tuesday November 7 (School's closed for Election Day)
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Thanksgiving Holiday Pie Sale
Orders Due by Wednesday November 15
Delivery November 22 12:30 - 2:00
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American Education Week
  • Monday November 13:  Kickoff Activity "Welcome To Our Hive, The Best Place to "BEE"
  • Wednesday, November 15: Staff Support Day
  • Thursday, November 16: Open House
           K, 1, 5: 9:15 - 10:15
           2, 3, 4: 10:15 - 11:15
  • Friday, November 17:  School Spirit Day, wear your favorite school spirit shirts or school colors.
Planetarium Assembly
November 14-15
PTA Meeting 
Tuesday November 14 7PM
Reflections Projects Due 
Monday November 20
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Gucci Ophidia GG Large Tote Bag Raffle
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PTA Meeting 
Tuesday December 12 7PM at Killarney's Publick House
Holiday Shop
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Tuesday December 12  - Thursday December 14


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Holiday Cookie Sale

We will be having two K.K. sweets cookie sales this year, one timed for Hannukah and one timed for Christmas. 
​Click here for more information.
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If you have any questions, please email Amanda Fraytak at [email protected]
JANUARY
PTA Meeting 
Cancelled due to weather 

Tuesday January 9 7PM
Pretzel Sale
DELAYED

The Snowflake pretzel delivery will be delayed to Tuesday, January 16th due to circumstances beyond our control. We apologize for any inconvenience.  With this change, if you haven’t ordered prior and want to do so, please place your order by end of day tomorrow, Friday, January 12th.
​Orders Due: Friday, January 12
​Distribution: Tuesday, January 16
Parent's Night Out
Saturday January 20th 6 PM - 9 PM
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PTA Reflections Ceremony
Tuesday January 30 6:30 PM
For more information about the Reflections contest, and to see the results visit www.alexanderpta.com/reflections.


The Reflections Committee is in need of volunteers to help with setup/breakdown the night of the Awards Celebration, on 1/30. Sign up here if you're able to support the committee. Invitations for participants and the school community will go out this week, all are encouraged to attend and support the arts at Alexander. Any additional questions regarding the celebration can be directed to [email protected]​
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Orders Due:  Friday, Feb 2
​Order Pick Up: Wednesday February 14 3-5PM
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PTA Meeting 
Tuesday February 13 7PM

Ice Skating Night Cancelled
Unfortunately, skate night has been canceled and we are looking at the possibility of Iceland.


MARCH


MARCH


Pretzel Sale
​Orders Due: Wednesday, March 6
​Distribution: Friday, February 8​
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Spring Flower Sale
Orders Due Friday, March 8
Flower Pick up Thursday March 21, 3:35PM 
at the front of the school.

Place orders using the online form here.
Venmo payments may be sent to @jrsyjane.
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Tricky Tray 
Friday March 8 at Steinert
Doors open at 6:00 PM
​Raffles begin at 7:00 PM

The Tricky Tray Committee is looking for donations of new and unused items to create baskets for our upcoming Tricky Tray Fundraiser. We are asking for your help!   Click below for more information and to sign up to donate.
Sign Up to Donate
The 2023/2024 Tricky Tray Committee is looking for volunteers over the course of the year, leading up to the event and the night of the event and we would love any help we can get!  Please sign up below if you're interested in being a part of the committee and helping to be a part of our largest fundraiser of the year. Many hands make light work.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button below to sign up. Thank you!
Jen Mirando and Lori Hutchins  - Tricky Tray Chair and Co-Chair​
Volunteer for Tricky Tray
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PTA Meeting 
Tuesday March 12 7PM at Killarney's Publick House
School Dance
March 22

The first batch of photos is up! Check back soon for more photos.

Download high resolution versions of the dance pictures here.

APRIL

PTA Meeting 
Tuesday April 9 7PM
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5th Grade Social
April 12
Spring School Pictures
April 18
Teacher Appreciation Week
April 29 - May 3
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MAY

Talent Show
Wednesday, May 1 7PM
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PTA Meeting 
Tuesday, May 14 7PM
Kindergarten Tea
Friday, May 17 2PM

JUNE

Book Fair
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/jwalexanderelementary
 Monday June 3- Thursday June 7
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Parent Shopping Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:45-4:30
and Wednesday 12:00-1:00 During Field Day Lunch
Field Day Delayed
New Date: Wednesday June 5
​9:45 - 11:45 Grades K-2
12:00 - 1:00 Picnic with families
1:15 - 3:00 Grades 3-5
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Final PTA Meeting 
Tuesday June 4 7PM at Killarney's Publick House
Killarney's Publick House
Family Dine Out Night

honoring the 5th grade class of 2024
​Tuesday June 11 6PM - 8PM at Killarney's Publick House

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Trenton Thunder Night 
Tuesday June 18
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        • Gift Cards
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