Upcoming Events


10/16-10/20 - Parent/Teacher Conferences. Teachers have reached out to parents to discuss concerns if necessary at this time. Any parent who wants to see a teacher should email him or her directly. These meetings can always happen at a mutually convenient time.

Fundraisers 

Trunk and Treat Ticket Sales!!!!!  There will be a limited number of tickets sold.  At this time, we will open the sales up to the public.

1.  If you are going to be purchasing a spot for your car (decorating and handing out candy to treaters), you will pay $15.00, this price will include the cost of trick or treating for your children. If you bring cousins, neighbors, etc. they need to purchase an entry ticket for them. Please use the attached form.

Tickets for Trick or Treaters only - please use this form Trunk and Treat Car Reservations

 Advanced tickets can be bought for children ages 3-15, for $3.00 each.

Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for children ages 3-15, for $5.00 each.
Trunk and Treat Ticket Order Form

Harvest Soup Sale - The Fall Harvest soups were a huge hit!  If you missed out, you still have a chance to order now!  There are a limited number of soups left that have been frozen to seal in their freshness!  If you would like to order a soup, we have 2 varieties still available for only $4.00.  Broccoli Cheddar is sold out. See the attached flyer for more information.

PHOTO FUNDRAISER  “CAPTURING HOLIDAY MAGIC IN SILVER & GOLD” 
brought to you by St. Leo's School and Ania Kelly & David Carlo Photography
$85 for 10 minutes sessions - includes: 5 digital images (edited) & Online Gallery available one week after the session & Choice of two beautiful backdrops
LOCATION:  St. Leo’s School
DATES: Sunday 11/5/23 & Sunday 11/19/23 *Families of 6 & more must purchase two sessions
https://ania-kelly-photography.checkcherry.com/mini_sessions


Booking can be made directly via link:  Ania Kelly & David Carlo Photography Mini Sessions


A deposit ($45) is required to reserve your session. 
Payment will be made directly to the photographer via credit card, Paypal, or Venmo. 
The balance must be paid on the day of your session. 
Contact Photographer directly if you should have any questions -  Ania Kelly - Cell: 201-838-1043 or email: [email protected]



8th Grade Pie Sale - Back by Popular Demand!  The annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale to benefit 8th grade is kicking off.  Please see the attached order form. 


Spirit Wear - Please see the new easier order form attached - https://forms.gle/BKEvZs7amDGuBmpk7




Important Updates


Lost and Found
We have several really nice items available in our lost and found box including, sweaters, jackets, pants, water bottles, lunch boxes, books, and pencil cases.  Anything that was labeled was delivered directly to your student.  If you believe your child is missing any of the above items please, have them come to the lobby to check the bin.  Parents are welcome to check the bin after 2:30pm.  Any items not claimed before Thanksgiving Break will be donated to Catholic Charities. 


Case of the Missing Candy -  parents have been asked to donate candy; however, we are discovering at lunch that many children are not turning the bags in to their Homeroom teachers or Ms. Edelman. Instead, the candy is being distributed during snack time, lunch, recess, study halls, etc.  Please take a minute and remind your children to turn in their items. 


SLS Music Program


The Little Mermaid - Auditions will be held in the music room on Monday,  October 23rd. starting at 2:45 till 3:30. Students should be picked up as soon as they are done with their audition.  Flyers are on all music Google classrooms.






Elmwood Park Police Department Invites you to their Second Annual Scare House and Haunted Hayride on October 21st.  Please see the attached flyer. 






Volunteer Opportunities

Trunk and Treat - cars needed!  This is always a fun family event that staff and students look forward to.  Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Tricky Tray Committee

As noted last Spring, St. Leo's School Tricky Tray, organized and run by SLS parents, made a historic profit of $30,597. Thank you all for your generosity.
To achieve this level of success again this year, we ask all of our SLS parents to commit again to the planning and preparation for this pinnacle event. Currently, we are composing the various tasks with detailed descriptions required for this Spring event, scheduled for Friday, April 19. To make it as comprehensive as possible, we could use your help. If you are interested in serving as a Tricky Tray '24 Parent Team member, please email me ([email protected]) at your earliest convenience. We hope that even more people volunteer their time and creativity to make this event another inspiring success for SLS. 

Santa’s Workshop - Santa is already looking for some elves to help coordinate one of the student’s favorite events!  If you are interested in chairing this event, would like to donate items, or help the children shop, please sign up here.  

https://forms.gle/sVQguWTJxRQ7Vfbq8

Knights of Columbus 
Soccer Challenge Knights of Columbus, St. Ann’s Council 2853 of Fair Lawn is sponsoring the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge!  The participants will compete in 9 through 14-year-old age groups.  They will demonstrate the most important skill in soccer – shooting accuracy on the penalty kick.  The Knights will keep track of all shots through a point system to determine a winner in each age group.  The winner would then move on to the District Challenge, with the opportunity to reach the international level of competition!  We want to encourage values of sportsmanship and healthy competition with this meaningful and fun event!
 
Come join us!
 (These are the correct dates and times, please disregard dates on form)  Form can be brought directly to the event or can be filled out on site.)
October 20, 2023
6-7pm Ages 9-10-11
7pm -8 pm Ages 12-13-14


 
Contact Frank Mottola, 973-296-8408, [email protected] 


 
SLS Lunch Program  
Pizza Fridays
Without an HSA governing board, SLS is relying on the creative and dedicated leadership of parent volunteers to take on the responsibilities of our major fundraisers, including Pizza Fridays. 


For this to be successful, we must adhere to ordering deadlines. 


The first come, first serve was stated for emergencies only. We do not have enough extra pizza to cover those who simply have pizza, although they missed the deadline.  Moving forward, we ask all families who missed the deadline to please send your child to school with lunch and money to purchase pizza. If we have enough surplus on that day, we will sell the extra slices available.




Francesca's Lunch Program: https://elmwoodparkpizza.com/st-leos-lunch-program
NO PIZZA WILL BE SERVED ON HALF DAYS.
Please remember, SLS does not allow FAST FOOD, GrubHub, Uber Eats, or ANY FOOD DELIVERY service to students.  If you are in a situation where you forgot lunch, students will be provided with a muffin and juice.  If you need to drop something off, sandwiches, bagels, and salads are acceptable.  Thank you for understanding.  

Francesca's has offered a one-time coupon for all families ordering lunch.  Please see attached. 

Tuition Payments:

October payments are coming due; if you still have issues with Smart Tuition or payments, please contact the school office. 


SLS Sports Group
Lady Lions volleyball teams will be collecting food donations for the St. Leo's Food Pantry. See the attached flyer. 

Teacher Wish Lists

Due to the overwhelming amount of success and feedback from both parents and staff, we are bringing back the Amazon Teacher Wish List.  These are wish list items that teachers have specifically chosen for their class.  Participation in this program is completely optional.  Thank you!  Links can be found at the bottom of this email. 


Housekeeping Items:
Email Correspondence - It is beneficial to our school staff and teachers if you include your child's name and grade in your correspondence; many families have different last names or just provide an email, which makes it difficult to determine who the child is.
School Payments  - Please be sure that all payments to the school are separate, we are unable to make changes, and monies go to different organizations (HSA, School, Classroom, Sports Group, etc.)  Any funds received as a "grouping" or need will be returned to the family.  We will assume any extra money is a donation. 
Deadlines - We cannot express enough the need to adhere to deadlines and cut-off dates.  Starting October 1st, any payments, notices, etc., that are received after a deadline will be returned to the student.  Our school, parents (HSA), and teachers work very hard to ensure that fundraisers, lunch orders, etc. are correct. When deadlines are not followed, mistakes may be made.
Nut Free School- Remember, SLS is a nut-free school. Parents should check the contents of their lunchables and other pre-packaged items. We want to ensure the safety of every child. 
Visitors to the school - all visitors to the school, including parents, HSA, vendors, etc. are required to sign in at the front desk and receive a visitor's badge.  It just provides us another level of safety for our students and staff to be sure that anyone who is visiting the school is allowed to be there and, in the event of an emergency, an accurate audit of who is in the building.
Late Arrivals - Any student arriving after 8 a.m. without previous authorization will be marked late.  ALL Parents MUST come into the building and sign their child in; students are not permitted to sign themselves into school.
Daily Drop Off - 7:45 - 8:00 AM Thank you for driving safely and being on time.
Recess Equipment: Students are allowed to bring their recess equipment daily; however, it must be safe and approved by the student's HR teacher and shared at Recess.
PowerSchool Access - All students have a PowerSchool account.  This is where you will check grades, progress reports, report cards, etc. New students will be provided access to PowerSchool within the first week of school. 
Summer Uniforms - Students may wear their summer uniforms (shorts) until further notice.
Drop-Off Guidelines We have received many positive comments about the increased safety of our new drop-off procedure.  I have a few requests to ensure that it remains timely since being on time is a Life Skill that will serve your students well moving forward.


1. Please drive all the way to the end of the building (Last Year's Lower School Entrance). "Stairwell B" gives Middle School students direct access to their classrooms.  Having them walk a short distance further to their homeroom upstairs will help expedite the drop-off process. Another option would be to drop your children off before entering the line so they can walk on the sidewalk into the building on their own. 


2. Currently, we have cones to mark the drop-off path; as soon as weather permits, we plan to paint a line marking this drop-off path. For safety reasons, we ask that you only allow students to exit from the passenger side of your vehicle (nearest the building) and that you do not try to pass a stopped car. 

Upcoming Events


10/16-10/20 - Parent/Teacher Conferences. Teachers have reached out to parents to discuss concerns if necessary at this time. Any parent who wants to see a teacher should email him or her directly. These meetings can always happen at a mutually convenient time.

 

Save the Date - Picture Day for all SLS students will be November 17th. 

Fundraisers 

Trunk and Treat Ticket Sales!!!!!  There will be a limited number of tickets sold.  At this time, we will open the sales up to the public.

1.  If you are going to be purchasing a spot for your car (decorating and handing out candy to treaters), you will pay $15.00, this price will include the cost of trick or treating for your children. If you bring cousins, neighbors, etc. they need to purchase an entry ticket for them. Please use the attached form.

Tickets for Trick or Treaters only - please use this form Trunk and Treat Car Reservations

 Advanced tickets can be bought for children ages 3-15, for $3.00 each.

Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for children ages 3-15, for $5.00 each.
Trunk and Treat Ticket Order Form

Harvest Soup Sale - The Fall Harvest soups were a huge hit!  If you missed out, you still have a chance to order now!  There are a limited number of soups left that have been frozen to seal in their freshness!  If you would like to order a soup, we have 2 varieties still available for only $4.00.  Broccoli Cheddar is sold out. See the attached flyer for more information.

PHOTO FUNDRAISER  “CAPTURING HOLIDAY MAGIC IN SILVER & GOLD” 
brought to you by St. Leo's School and Ania Kelly & David Carlo Photography
$85 for 10 minutes sessions - includes: 5 digital images (edited) & Online Gallery available one week after the session & Choice of two beautiful backdrops
LOCATION:  St. Leo’s School
DATES: Sunday 11/5/23 & Sunday 11/19/23 *Families of 6 & more must purchase two sessions
https://ania-kelly-photography.checkcherry.com/mini_sessions


Booking can be made directly via link:  Ania Kelly & David Carlo Photography Mini Sessions


A deposit ($45) is required to reserve your session. 
Payment will be made directly to the photographer via credit card, Paypal, or Venmo. 
The balance must be paid on the day of your session. 
Contact Photographer directly if you should have any questions -  Ania Kelly - Cell: 201-838-1043 or email: [email protected]



8th Grade Pie Sale - Back by Popular Demand!  The annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale to benefit 8th grade is kicking off.  Please see the attached order form. 


Spirit Wear - Please see the new easier order form attached - https://forms.gle/BKEvZs7amDGuBmpk7




Important Updates


Lost and Found
We have several really nice items available in our lost and found box including, sweaters, jackets, pants, water bottles, lunch boxes, books, and pencil cases.  Anything that was labeled was delivered directly to your student.  If you believe your child is missing any of the above items please, have them come to the lobby to check the bin.  Parents are welcome to check the bin after 2:30pm.  Any items not claimed before Thanksgiving Break will be donated to Catholic Charities. 


Case of the Missing Candy -  parents have been asked to donate candy; however, we are discovering at lunch that many children are not turning the bags in to their Homeroom teachers or Ms. Edelman. Instead, the candy is being distributed during snack time, lunch, recess, study halls, etc.  Please take a minute and remind your children to turn in their items. 


SLS Music Program


The Little Mermaid - Auditions will be held in the music room on Monday,  October 23rd. starting at 2:45 till 3:30. Students should be picked up as soon as they are done with their audition.  Flyers are on all music Google classrooms.






Elmwood Park Police Department Invites you to their Second Annual Scare House and Haunted Hayride on October 21st.  Please see the attached flyer. 






Volunteer Opportunities

Trunk and Treat - cars needed!  This is always a fun family event that staff and students look forward to.  Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Tricky Tray Committee

As noted last Spring, St. Leo's School Tricky Tray, organized and run by SLS parents, made a historic profit of $30,597. Thank you all for your generosity.
To achieve this level of success again this year, we ask all of our SLS parents to commit again to the planning and preparation for this pinnacle event. Currently, we are composing the various tasks with detailed descriptions required for this Spring event, scheduled for Friday, April 19. To make it as comprehensive as possible, we could use your help. If you are interested in serving as a Tricky Tray '24 Parent Team member, please email me ([email protected]) at your earliest convenience. We hope that even more people volunteer their time and creativity to make this event another inspiring success for SLS. 

Santa’s Workshop - Santa is already looking for some elves to help coordinate one of the student’s favorite events!  If you are interested in chairing this event, would like to donate items, or help the children shop, please sign up here.  

https://forms.gle/sVQguWTJxRQ7Vfbq8

Knights of Columbus 
Soccer Challenge Knights of Columbus, St. Ann’s Council 2853 of Fair Lawn is sponsoring the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge!  The participants will compete in 9 through 14-year-old age groups.  They will demonstrate the most important skill in soccer – shooting accuracy on the penalty kick.  The Knights will keep track of all shots through a point system to determine a winner in each age group.  The winner would then move on to the District Challenge, with the opportunity to reach the international level of competition!  We want to encourage values of sportsmanship and healthy competition with this meaningful and fun event!
 
Come join us!
 (These are the correct dates and times, please disregard dates on form)  Form can be brought directly to the event or can be filled out on site.)
October 20, 2023
6-7pm Ages 9-10-11
7pm -8 pm Ages 12-13-14


 
Contact Frank Mottola, 973-296-8408, [email protected] 


 
SLS Lunch Program  
Pizza Fridays
Without an HSA governing board, SLS is relying on the creative and dedicated leadership of parent volunteers to take on the responsibilities of our major fundraisers, including Pizza Fridays. 


For this to be successful, we must adhere to ordering deadlines. 


The first come, first serve was stated for emergencies only. We do not have enough extra pizza to cover those who simply have pizza, although they missed the deadline.  Moving forward, we ask all families who missed the deadline to please send your child to school with lunch and money to purchase pizza. If we have enough surplus on that day, we will sell the extra slices available.




Francesca's Lunch Program: https://elmwoodparkpizza.com/st-leos-lunch-program
NO PIZZA WILL BE SERVED ON HALF DAYS.
Please remember, SLS does not allow FAST FOOD, GrubHub, Uber Eats, or ANY FOOD DELIVERY service to students.  If you are in a situation where you forgot lunch, students will be provided with a muffin and juice.  If you need to drop something off, sandwiches, bagels, and salads are acceptable.  Thank you for understanding.  

Francesca's has offered a one-time coupon for all families ordering lunch.  Please see attached. 

Tuition Payments:

October payments are coming due; if you still have issues with Smart Tuition or payments, please contact the school office. 


SLS Sports Group
Lady Lions volleyball teams will be collecting food donations for the St. Leo's Food Pantry. See the attached flyer. 

Teacher Wish Lists

Due to the overwhelming amount of success and feedback from both parents and staff, we are bringing back the Amazon Teacher Wish List.  These are wish list items that teachers have specifically chosen for their class.  Participation in this program is completely optional.  Thank you!  Links can be found at the bottom of this email. 


Housekeeping Items:
Email Correspondence - It is beneficial to our school staff and teachers if you include your child's name and grade in your correspondence; many families have different last names or just provide an email, which makes it difficult to determine who the child is.
School Payments  - Please be sure that all payments to the school are separate, we are unable to make changes, and monies go to different organizations (HSA, School, Classroom, Sports Group, etc.)  Any funds received as a "grouping" or need will be returned to the family.  We will assume any extra money is a donation. 
Deadlines - We cannot express enough the need to adhere to deadlines and cut-off dates.  Starting October 1st, any payments, notices, etc., that are received after a deadline will be returned to the student.  Our school, parents (HSA), and teachers work very hard to ensure that fundraisers, lunch orders, etc. are correct. When deadlines are not followed, mistakes may be made.
Nut Free School- Remember, SLS is a nut-free school. Parents should check the contents of their lunchables and other pre-packaged items. We want to ensure the safety of every child. 
Visitors to the school - all visitors to the school, including parents, HSA, vendors, etc. are required to sign in at the front desk and receive a visitor's badge.  It just provides us another level of safety for our students and staff to be sure that anyone who is visiting the school is allowed to be there and, in the event of an emergency, an accurate audit of who is in the building.
Late Arrivals - Any student arriving after 8 a.m. without previous authorization will be marked late.  ALL Parents MUST come into the building and sign their child in; students are not permitted to sign themselves into school.
Daily Drop Off - 7:45 - 8:00 AM Thank you for driving safely and being on time.
Recess Equipment: Students are allowed to bring their recess equipment daily; however, it must be safe and approved by the student's HR teacher and shared at Recess.
PowerSchool Access - All students have a PowerSchool account.  This is where you will check grades, progress reports, report cards, etc. New students will be provided access to PowerSchool within the first week of school. 
Summer Uniforms - Students may wear their summer uniforms (shorts) until further notice.
Drop-Off Guidelines We have received many positive comments about the increased safety of our new drop-off procedure.  I have a few requests to ensure that it remains timely since being on time is a Life Skill that will serve your students well moving forward.


1. Please drive all the way to the end of the building (Last Year's Lower School Entrance). "Stairwell B" gives Middle School students direct access to their classrooms.  Having them walk a short distance further to their homeroom upstairs will help expedite the drop-off process. Another option would be to drop your children off before entering the line so they can walk on the sidewalk into the building on their own. 


2. Currently, we have cones to mark the drop-off path; as soon as weather permits, we plan to paint a line marking this drop-off path. For safety reasons, we ask that you only allow students to exit from the passenger side of your vehicle (nearest the building) and that you do not try to pass a stopped car.