Thank you to the 279 families who contributed to the Giving Tree this past month! We not only reached our participation goal but exceeded it, with an impressive 77% of families taking part. This annual fundraiser is critical, and your generosity enables the PTC to continue its work by bringing in acclaimed authors and Performing Arts Assemblies, supporting field trips for every grade, helping teachers replenish their classrooms, creating events and programming, investing in the school and the grounds, and enhancing the overall learning experience at South School.

A special thank you to Joanne Stimpson and Lex Faust, Giving Tree Chairs, and Stephanie Accera and Samantha Cross, Treasurers, for their incredible leadership, dedication, and teamwork that helped guide this successful campaign.

Please read on for November happenings and Happy Halloween!!

With Gratitude,

Amanda Reid & Lindsay Hoffman

Special Thanks To...

Jenny Lindner, Jacque McMillan, and Ryan O'Rourk of the Garden Team for organizing two South School Harvest and Clean-Up Days! They did an excellent job coordinating teachers' schedules and volunteers to help get as many students out in the garden as possible this fall. They led valuable lessons on maintaining an edible organic garden, pollinators, and the importance of donating the produce to support families with food insecurity. To date, 85 pounds of produce was donated from the South School garden in 2024!

Mary Elizabeth Scholtz and Katie LaRocca for their help putting together the first ever South School movie morning at the new theater!

Emily Alexander for organizing a great Fall Family Photo program.

Christina Saburro and Corinne Parker, our amazing Fall Family Photo photographers, for generously donating their sitting fees to the South School PTC.

South School Principal, Assistant Principal, and teachers—Mr. Kascak, Mrs. McCormack, Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs. Kimball, Mr. MacDonald, and Mr. Messina—who generously contributed fun prizes to the Giving Tree. We also extend our gratitude to Traci Pascarella, Lisa Capone, and Scott Pennoyer for their assistance and enthusiasm toward our fundraiser.

We are incredibly fortunate to have such a kind and supportive community!