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Collins Weekly Newsletter - 10.9.26

Posted Date: 10/09/26 (01:06 PM)
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A round green and white logo featuring the text 'COLLINS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER' with a paw print and an open book icon.

10.09.26

REMINDER

School Closed on Monday, October 12th for Teacher Professional Development.,
 

College Tshirt Day

Six children stand in a school hallway, wearing different university and school-themed shirts.
Five children pose together in a hallway, smiling and wearing college-themed apparel.
A smiling child wearing a gray Lehigh sweatshirt and pink floral pants stands in a brightly lit school hallway.
Five children smile together in a colorful classroom, with other students and a teacher visible in the background.
 

COLLINS WALK THIS WAY FUNDRAISER - FINAL DAYS TO DONATE

IN THE LEAD


  1. Strumeier
  2. Earley
  3. Lichter
  4. D'Annunzio
  5. Van Laar
Students who raise over 100 get a free Collins Walk this Way Bucket or Baseball Hat.
The top 3 Classes get Breakfast with Mrs. Cebula!
A promotional poster for the 'Collins Walk This Way Fundraiser' event on October 16th, featuring cartoon cat mascots, event details, and prizes.
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Halloween At Collins

A festive Halloween sign featuring the text "Halloween at Collins" surrounded by a smiling ghost, jack-o'-lanterns, bats, and colorful confetti.
Click to Learn More
 

Let's Work Together to Support Those In Need

A promotional poster for Collins collecting used clothing until October 16th, featuring a box filled with folded clothes.
 

Change of Attendance in Genesis Procedure

Please note there is a change in the Genesis drop-down menu when reporting your Child's absence. The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) and Department of Health (NJDOH) regulations require schools to collect weekly data on student illnesses, the information is confidential and solely for the purpose of required state reporting.  
A digital form titled 'Notify Attendance Office' with fields for student status, dates, and health updates.
 

COUGAR CALLOUT

We look for the classes that are following our expected behaviors.  Come back each Friday to see which class got the most nominations and won the Cougar Callout for the Week!
A school poster features a smiling cougar mascot giving a thumbs up, with text reading COUGAR CALLOUT WINNER! MS. SADOWSKI'S CLASS.
 

COLLINS SPIRIT CALENDAR

A colorful calendar displays various school spirit days, such as Pajama Day and Crazy Hat Day.
 

COUGAR CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT

Ms. Cataldo's Kindergarten Class
 
A round green and white logo featuring the text 'COLLINS PTO CORNER' with a paw print and hearts.

UPDATES FROM THE COLLINS PTO

10.02.26
Save the Date: October 14!
Mark your calendars for a special night! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Collins! Students will shop October 13-15 during school
Bring the whole family to shop on Wednesday October 14 from 6:00-7:00!

Stick around after for our next in-person PTO meeting at 7:00 with special guest
Mr. Mark Stern our Livingston Public Schools new Superintendent! He will be there to meet parents and answer any questions you may have about the future of our schools! Visit the Collins website for links to the Board of Education documents and the 2026 Referendum.
**We will be providing a space for children to color or play with adult supervision for those coming to the Book Fair and wishing to stay for the meeting!

Calling all 5th Graders!!
Show your Collins spirit with this custom Class of 2027 sweatshirt! Make it even more special with personalization on the back. Scroll down to see the design!

Trunk or Treat is October 30!
Choose a theme and bring the whole family to Trunk or Treat! We will have music, giveaways and games so join us for this fun, safe way to trick or treat!
October 30 4:00-5:30
Sign up to host a trunk here: https://forms.gle/sEXCbFxsoQGJifVt9

Turano’s Restaurant Giveback is October 28!
Grab a YUMMY meal and support the Collins PTO! Just mention COLLINS when ordering Lunch or Dinner on October 28 and a portion of sales will support the PTO!

Join the PTO to stay up to date on all things happening at Collins, exclusive opportunities and events for members!

Looking Ahead:
October 13-15
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Collins!
A green flyer announces a Collins PTO meeting on October 14, featuring Superintendent Mr. Mark Stern as the special guest.
A promotional flyer for Collins Give-Back Day at Turano's Pizza Kitchen, featuring school-themed doodles on a green background.
A Halloween flyer for Trunk or Treat at Collins on October 30 from 4:00 to 5:30 in the teacher parking lot.
A promotional graphic for the Scholastic Book Fair featuring the text 'The time is NOW!' and instructions to create an eWallet.
 
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