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February 2014 HSS PTSA Newsletter

In This Issue:

PTSA Welcome:

We hope all South families are thawing out from the snow and getting ready for a great Spring season!!!!

We want to thank all who helped and attended the Volunteer Fair this past month and special thanks to . PTSA would not be able to continue to support HSS staff and students without the support of our Committee Chairs and volunteers.

VISIT OUR SITE: Upcoming Events: http://southptsa.org/ All forms and upcoming events located on PTSA website

Like us on Facebook: General Meeting: http://www.facebook.com/WW-P-HS-South-PTSA Please join us for a General Meeting on Wednesday March 19, 2014 7:30 In This Issue: pm in the South Playhouse Theater. * PTSA Welcome Our guest speaker is Debbie Stier * Upcoming Events author of “The Perfect Score Project”. Debbie took the SAT herself—seven times in one year—and managed to superscore her way into the 97th percentile: Upcoming Events: a 330-point score gain. Debbie shares her * March 19 – General Meeting answers to the questions that plague every * April 2 – Cherry Tree Club Bowling Frundraiser parent, and shares the more important * April 5 & 6 – Catalyst Boot Camp for ACT lessons she learned about successfully taking the SAT to help her teenage son.

Fundraising: This meeting is open to all parents and * Just Write A Check (JWAC) students to help master the SAT. * Clothing Sales * Target Card Designation Summer Job Fair for High School students

Where: WWP High School NORTH When: March 13th 7:00-8:30pm

The WWP HSN PTSA is sponsoring a Summer Job Fair on Thursday, March 13th. Event is open to all high school students within our district.

Employers from all over central New Jersey are participating with jobs for High School South Parent Teacher Student many different skill levels and hours. Association We recommend that you complete a student resume and bring approximately 10 copies with you. You Upcoming General Meetings: can obtain a blank copy on the Virtual Backpack section of  3/19/14 – SAT speaker – “The Perfect Score” the district website.  5/21/14 – College – Parent and student Panel Please contact Dawn O’Brien at Feel free to contact us at [email protected] with any [email protected] if you have any comments / concerns and feel free to share the Google questions. southptsa public calendar onto your Google calendar.

Coffee and Conversation

Are you the parent of a Grade 9 or 10 Thank you for your continued support, and we student? We are hosting two free look forward to seeing you soon, Coffee and Conversation sessions at Kathy Modi, President High School North on March 25 and at Janet Greenman, VP High School South on March 20, from 7 Denise Valen, VP p.m. to 9 p.m. Everyone who registers Anjali Sharma, VP will receive two free PSAT sample Heather Neilson, Treasurer tests. The program is free but you must Micki Kermani, Secretary RSVP to [email protected]. For more information call 609-915-9996.

Cherry Tree Club Bowling fundraiser (April 3) Cherry Tree Club(CTC) is a local pre-school for underprivileged kids at Prince of Peace church in West Windsor, New Jersey. CTC ensures that the joy and magic of childhood is not lost to homeless children. More specifically it aims to provide a loving and nurturing environment that allows the children to thrive and grow emotionally, socially, physically and cognitively.

To support CTC in their mission the High School South PTA is planning on having a Bowling evening at Colonial Lanes on April 2nd 2014. Cost per student will be $20 for 90 minutes of bowling, shoe rental; one game of laser tag; unlimited soda. Timing is flexible. For EVERY $20, the CTC will get $10!!! If you have any questions, please contact Anjali Sharma ([email protected]) Kathy Lane ([email protected])

CATALYST ACT Bootcamp:

The April ACT is right around the corner, so on April 5th and 6th, you can learn everything you need to know to outsmart the test! Sign up for the Catalyst’s ACT Bootcamp and you’ll know how to write a perfect essay for any question they ask, as well as how to avoid the biggest answer traps and how to tackle every type of question that’s quarantined to be on the test! Go to www.CatalystPrep.com and click on“Bootcamp Sign-Up” to enroll in this PTSA sponsored event. The class will be held in the 600 area of the school and will run from 9AM to 1PM on both days.

Date: Sat & Sun 4/5 & 4/6 - 9am- 1pm Cost: $165 per student for the entire at West Windsor- Plainsboro High School South

For more information or to enroll, visit www.CatalystPrep.com and click the Bootcamp Sign-Up tab on the website's menu bar.

Fundraising:

Just Write A Check:

Donate to JWAC for the new year. Consider showing your support for the PTSA by contributing to the “Just Write a Check” program at South. The donation form is on the PTSA website.

Target Card Designation:

HS South participates in Target’s School Fundraising Made Simple Program, which is a terrific fundraiser for us. Simply charge your purchases on your Target Credit Card with HS South designated to receive 1% back. Applications are available at Target stores or go to their website, www.target.com, and click on the guest card icon. Our ID number is 74388. To change your designate, call 1-800-316-6142.

Debbie Stier is the author of THE PERFECT SCORE PROJECT: Uncovering the Secret of the SAT

Where Debbie wrestles with Kaplan, enrolls in Kumon, navigates the Khan Academy, takes a battery of intelligence tests, and works with some of the most prestigious SAT tutors in the world—and ultimately we learn what worked, what didn’t, and why.

Please join us for a General Meeting on Wednesday March 19, 2014 7:30 pm in the South Playhouse Theater. Our guest speaker is Debbie Stier author of “The Perfect Score Project”. Debbie took the SAT herself—seven times in one year—and managed to superscore her way into the 97th percentile: a 330-point score gain. Debbie shares her answers to the questions that plague every parent, and shares the more important lessons she learned about successfully taking the SAT to help her teenage son.