“Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have.” ~ Thomas Edison May 28, 2015 TEECS Newsletter 92 Cortelyous Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873 Say NO to the Senate Version of the Moratorium on Charter Expansion! The Drama Club presents Peter Pan Jr. Senate bill S2887 threatens charter school opportunities and must be stopped. Introduced by Senator Shirley Turner, the bill would halt charter school expansions of existing schools. With more than 20,000 students waiting for a charter school seat, the attack of high-quality educational options of urban families must stop. Our voices need to be heard by the Senate Education Committee members. Take Action Now to Support NJ Charter Students. Visit http://p2a.co/MOqGw45 to send an e-mail today! Maschio’s Lunch Discussion Monday, June 1st at 3 pm in the school gym Please RSVP by May 29th to [email protected] You can buy tickets at the door or reserve in advance by visiting: http://goo.gl/forms/ZpWlk33Drz Performances will be June 3rd and 4th, 6 pm each night at the Ukrainian Cultural Center on 135 Davidson Avenue in Somerset. Important Dates Kindergarten Graduation June 2, 2015 Drama Club presents Peter Pan Jr. June 3, 2015 June 4, 2015 Last day of Clubs and Extended Care June 5, 2015 Early Dismissal June 9 - 15, 2015 Last Day of School June 15, 2015 2 3 4 Source: greenplanet4kis.com/water/yard Jeans for Troops Update! Uniform Sale 25% off! On May 22, 2015, Thomas Edison's students and staff dressed down to raise money in support of our troops! The donations help our troops find jobs, go to college, get health care and find housing. We raised a total of $226.00. Thank you for your generosity! To order, visit: www.energysmartschool.org The link to the store is under Documents, then School Uniform. Nepal “Coin War” Fundraiser! In an effort to raise additional money for the victims of Nepal, classes will be having a “coin war”. Children can bring loose change in from May 26th to June 2nd. The winning class will earn a pizza party! 5 PTO Upcoming Events Chuck E Cheese May 29th 3 pm - closing 6 Community Events Source: www.newjersey.mommypoppins.com Circus Dance Festival Ann Can Middlesworth Park 17 Pleasant View Road Hillsborough, NJ NJ State Fair State Fair Meadowlands 1 MetLife Stadium Drive East Rutherford, NJ June 9 – July 5, 2015 Times vary Saturday, June 6, 2015 11 am – 3 pm The Circus Dance Festival is an opportunity for children to enjoy the wonders of the circus while learning to master real physical skills. Children 2 and up, under the guidance of instructors, will experience face painting, plate spinning, juggling and hula-hoop dancing. For more information and to rsvp, visit www.circusdancefestival.com Firefly Festival Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton, NJ The fair features the largest Kiddieland in New Jersey as well as thrilling rides for older children and adults. It is the largest fair in the New York metro area with over 150 rides and attractions on over 35 acres of fairgrounds and over 50 food vendors. Please visit their website for details on admission, parking and hours at njfair.com. Sunday, June 21, 2015 4 – 9 pm Celebrate fireflies with this exciting event at Terhune Orchards, featuring an evening of nature, music, wagon rides, outdoor fun and firefly hunting. Children can make their own wings, bug boxes and antennae. For more information visit www.terhuneorchards.com. 7