Berry Hill PTA Blast

We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend.

For all of our Berry Hill Scientists: Our Science Fair will be taking place tomorrow, March 24th, from 6-7pm in the BH Gym. The students will also have a chance to see everybody's work during the school day.

As a reminder, School is closed next Monday, March 31st, in observance of Eid al Fitr.

Our April PTA meeting is next Tuesday, 4/1 @ 7:45pm in the All-Purpose Room.

Read on for information regarding:

1- Spring Book Fair- 4/2 and 4/3

2- PTA Meetings

3- Scholarship Fund

4- Cultural Unity

4- SEPTA Popcorn Fundraiser and SEPTA Awards

5- Budget and Election Information Sessions and Voting Information

Our Spring Book Fair is taking place on Wednesday, April 2nd and Thursday April 3rd. Please click on the button below to sign-up to shop with your child, and download the attachment for info on adding money to your child's e-wallet for easy payment. We look forward to seeing you there.

We have included a calendar of the upcoming school year's PTA Meeting Dates below. If you have a question for us or Mrs. Wasserman, feel free to email us at bhptapresidents@gmail.com or contact the administration directly.

The SHS Class of 2025 will graduate in just three months! Please help recognize deserving seniors by making a donation to the Syosset Scholarship Fund. The Syosset Scholarship Fund gives predominantly need-based scholarships. Thank you.

The Cultural Unity Committee is excited to announce they will start collecting artwork for the "Celebration of Culture" showcase that will take place on May 29th at 7pm at Southwoods Middle School.

We invite students to submit a piece of literature, art, digital art, photography or dance/music composition that answers one or all of the following:

- What does culture mean to you?

- How is culture celebrated in your home?

- What has culture taught you?

...Or anything that defines culture to you!

Entries will be divided into the following categories: K-2. 3-5, Middle School, and High School.

Each participant will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a gift card. Multiple winners will be picked randomly from each category.

See the attached flyer for additional info and instructions for participation. Please reach out to Karla Sorenson, sorenson10420@gmail.com, with any questions.

SEPTA's POPCORN FUNDRAISER

SEPTA has teamed up with Double Good Popcorn to bring you the yummiest, small-batch popcorn!

50% of each sale goes to SEPTA.

Click on the link HERE or on the attached flyer to order, and the popcorn will be shipped directly to you.

This fundraiser starts Tuesday, March 25 and ends on Friday, March 28.

Thank you for your support!

SEPTA AWARDS:

SEPTA is preparing to recognize members, teachers and staff who have gone above and beyond

for our school, children and families. SEPTA needs your help to make sure all of their superstars get

the recognition they deserve at their Awards Ceremony on May 28th at Baylis Elementary School. If you would like to recommend someone for an award (Parent, Teacher or Staff), please take a minute to fill out the attached form and email it to syoseptaawards@gmail.com.

There is one upcoming budget information session. Note: The APRIL date has been changed to April 21st.

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Wednesday, April 21st: District Budget Information Session #3

8:00pm at South Woods Middle School

Monday, May 12: District Budget Hearing

8:00pm at South Woods Middle School

Tuesday, May 20: Annual District Election & Budget Vote

6:00am – 9:00pm

The Nominating Committee of the Syosset Council of PTAs is preparing for the annual election of PTA Council Officers. Anyone who would like to be considered for an office by the Nominating Committee must return the form below to Sherri Smith (sherri.m.smith28@gmail.com), Committee Chairperson, no later than March 21, 2025.

Additionally, you may recommend someone you think would be a good candidate for consideration. While no one may hold more than one office at a time, the committee would appreciate being advised of all the positions for which you would like to be considered.