After-School Story Time will be held Friday, September 30th at 3:30 p.m. This month’s theme is Pirates. Borough children in grades K-4 are invited to join Miss Donna for stories, songs, games and a special craft project. For more info call 973-427-6213.

Friday Night Fun / Club High Mountain at Memorial Elementary School Gymnasium.  MES students K-4 grades come hang out 6:30pm-8:30pm with your friends: gym games, video games and board games.  Membership Fee $25. Mark your calendars:  * September 30 * October 14 * October 28 * December 9 *  Have questions? Contact Chuck Henion at Chenion@bgchawthorne.org or 973-427-7777.

North Haledon Day is Saturday, October 1, 2016! Come on out and join in the fun which begins at noon and concludes with the annual spectacular fireworks display at dusk. While you’re there, be sure to stop by the NHPTO dunk tank!  Rain date is 10/2. For more information check the Borough website at www.northhaledon.com.

North Haledon Boy Scout Troop 170 will do a demonstration on how to build a signal tower, campsite and recruitment event at North Haledon Day, Saturday, October 1^st, 12pm+.  Plus, other displays, games, giveaways and their Annual Pulled Pork Sandwich Sale.  Boys in grades 6-12 are invited to join BSA, so stop by to check it out.

Little Ivy Academy presents MES after school enrichment for the 21^st Century. K-4th graders will learn real Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) skills. Build & Program Mobile Robots "Robots Coming to their Senses" K - 2nd Grade.  And Create & Code Video Games "Classic Platformers" for 3rd - 4th Grade.  7 Mondays 10/3 - 11/21/16, 3pm-4:10pm.  Register at www.littleivyacademy.com/memorial.html

You are invited to attend the 1st PTO Meeting of the 2016-2017 school year on Monday, October 3, 2016, 7pm at the HMS All-Purpose Room, 515 High Mountain Road, NH.  In addition, The Class Parent and Committee Chair/Co-Chair Orientation Meeting will be immediately following 1st NHPTO meeting.

All are welcome to attend.  Childcare available by a CPR certified babysitter available for $1 per child. 

Please see above under "More Info" or "Documents" for Meeting Minutes to be approved and that months Agenda.

Don't forget to bring a bag of Halloween candy to our first PTO meeting on October 3rd. For every bag you bring you will receive a ticket and be entered to win a prize.. All donated candy will be used at our annual Trunk or Treat scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 29th...

Dress to impress and Smile for the Camera! 

Picture Day at both schools is Wednesday, October 5, 2016.

Real STEAM Discovery & Hands on FUN right here at High Mountain School starting Thursday, 10/6/16, 3pm-4:10pm.  Two programs to choose from:

Build & Program Mobile Robots: Next Generation

Develop & Design Smartphone Apps using AppMakers: Connect & Share

7 Thursdays 10/6/16-12/1/16.  Lab descriptions, pricing and registration at: www.littleivyleague.com/highmountainms.html

lAttn: North Haledon Parents

You child in grades 5-8th are invited to attend MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT.  Come for a night of hanging out with friends.  Friday Nights..  *All of the following dates are for Middle School Nights at High Mountain School*

* October 7th * October 21 * November 4th * December 16th *

6-8pm.  After school program Club members can stay through till 8pm.  Come enjoy PIZZA PARTY.. $2. a slice.  Games Room, ping pong, pool table, Xbox 360, Wii Sports, open gym, basketball, dodgeball, football and soccer.  Only a one time membership fee of $10 to participate for the 2016-17 school year.  Call Chuck with questions at 973-427-7777. 

North Haledon Annual Fishing Derby Saturday, 10/8/16. Check-in Time: 7:00am-7:15am. Tournament: 7:15am-10:00am. Place: High Mountain Road Reservoir. Park in the Nature Preserve parking lot. Participants: North Haledon children – grades K-8. Cost: $5.00 per child (cash or check payable to BSA Cub Pack 70). 6 Prizes, 3 in each age group for first child to catch a fish, longest fish & most fish caught. All registrants must be accompanied by an adult. All participants must bring their own fishing gear (rod, reel, hooks, etc.). Please complete and return permissions slip to the North Haledon Borough Hall. Good luck.

Download the NHPTO App for fast access to PTO member contacts, calendar, volunteering, archived emails and more:

1) Click on the link below.  2) Pay for the app.  3) An email receipt from Paperless PTO Help Desk will be sent to you with a link for your Apple or Android device and your 7 digit Registration Key #.  4) Download the "Paperless PTO School Directory" app.  5) Open the app and enter the email address you use for NHPTO, that password and the 7 digit Registration Key #.

The "at cost" price is $3.00 per key that can be used on 2 devices. You will need to renew this each year.

Just keep reading. Just keep reading. Just keep reading, reading, reading...  Stop by The Curious Reader Book Store, 229 Rock Road, Glen Rock, ANYTIME. Mention "NH PTO" to receive the discounts.

Book Fair Preview at Memorial Elementary School will be Monday, October 17, 2016.  More details to come.

Register your HMS student for Before Care or After School Care at Club High Mountain run by the Boys and Girls Club of Hawthorne. Contact Kyle Graham at 973-427-7777 or kgraham@bgchawthorne.org, or Chuck Henion at 973-427-7777 or chenion@bgchawthorne.org. Pricing vaires.

NHPTO 2nd Annual Tasting Event will be Friday, 10/21/16, 7-10pm at The Brick House, 179 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff.  Tickets $80 person.  Make checks payable to NHPTO.  Tasting Event includes Buffet Style Dinner with Open Bar.  Music will be provided by Tim Gysin Music.  RSVP by 10/12/16.  For more info contact Evelyn or Chris at NHPTOWineTasting@aol.com.  Cheers.

Calling all aspiring actors and actresses.  Auditions to be held for a delightful fractured fairy tale "The Princess Who Had No Name" by Brian D. Taylor on 10/22 & 10/23 at 6pm at the American Legion Hall, 512 High Mountain Road, NH.  A large cast of actors ages 8-80 are sought.  Read from script.  Shows in January 2017. Questions can be directed to 973-809-3081.  Break a leg.

Clip & collect Box Tops for Education all year long.  Also sign up your ShopRite Price Plus card at: https://shopriteformyschool.com/about/

Mark you calendar:

Memorial School students and their siblings will enjoy trick or treating from trunk to trunk plus refreshments and MORE.  More details to follow.

NO SCHOOL-Teachers' Convention on Thursday, 11/10 & Friday, 11/11/16.

Stop & Shop A+ School Rewards coming soon...

Wednesday, November 23rd - Single Session Day.

HMS gets out at 12:49pm and MES gets out at 1:59pm. 

Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving Break Thursday, 11/24 & Friday, 11/25/16.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving.