Additional Information:

1. Ronald McDonald House: Thank you to all for bringing in pantry donations, and to our 55 runners who raised a total of $7,460!
   
   
2. Giving Thanks Lunch: Volunteers Needed. Please sign up! For additional details, please Click Here to review the PA email sent on November 11th.  
   
   
   As a reminder, this year, in lieu of food donations, we are asking for a suggested donation of $5 (or more) to support Cabrini Immigrant Services, a Catholic charity that works closely with immigrants to assist with housing, food, clothing, job placement, ESL and job skills.
    
   Any amount big or small would be most appreciated. Donations (check or cash) will be collected on November 19th.
3. Used Uniform Sales: We have added a red lockbox on the wall in the school store.  If you are in need of a uniform item between our monthly sales you are now able to purchase as necessary.  All blazers are $20 and everything else is $5. Please drop the correct amount in the box so we are able to continue this service.
   
   

4. Family Mass: Please consider volunteering or making a donation to support the family mass pizza party.  At PA meetings and at morning drop-off the days leading up to Family Mass we will have donation boxes for collecting the following items:

   - Disposable Table covers
   - Juice Boxes
   - Water (8 oz or 12 oz)
   - Oreo's or other similar nut-free packaged cookies
   - Paper Plates
   - Napkins

   Cash Donations always welcome! Please reach out to Ed Butler for more information. ed.m.butler@gmail.com. Sign up to volunteer at family mass here (donation/setup/serving): https://saintstephen.online/FamilyMassVolunteer

   The next Family Mass is on Saturday, December 7th. 

5. December PA Meeting Cancelled - at the November PA meeting, there was a unanimous vote to cancel the December meeting due to the Foundation holiday party on 12/4 and the limited time between Thanksgiving & Christmas Breaks.

Additional Information:

1. Tuesday 11/5 is Fall Picture Day. You can order pictures and make selections online If prompted, enter Picture Day ID: OV389100Q0
   
   
2. PA Meeting on Tuesday 11/5 with a guest speaker - Dr. Anna Levy-Warren, who will be speaking about Executive Functioning. Please Click Here to RSVP
   
   
3. The Ronald McDonald House Fun Run is Saturday, November 9th.  Click Here to register and search for St. Stephen's when signing up for a team.
   
   
4. Ronald McDonald House Service Project: 
   
   

   While their children are being treated at New York City Cancer Centers, the Ronald McDonald House of New York is a home away from home for families from around the country and around the world.  These families are faced with many expenses including the cost of food, paper goods, and other products while they are staying there; and some of the children’s illnesses require them to be there for months at a time.  The Parents Pantry Programs was created to alleviate some of these costs. Schools throughout Manhattan are asked to help to support these families in need by providing food and pantry staples.

    

   As a kick-off to the November 9th Fun Run, St. Stephen School will support the Parents Pantry Program by hosting our annual collection from November 4th - November 8th.  We have been asked to focus on pantry items listed in the attached file, but it is not meant to restrict you if you have other pantry items you wish to donate. Eighth graders will be helping with the collection during morning prayers.  The families and staff of the Ronald McDonald house thank you in advance for your generosity.

    
5. Families that signed up for pizza lunch will be billed through the SMART system in November. Those that signed up late will likely see the charge in the December billing. If you made changes to your pizza order after the initial lunch, please send in cash or a check (made out to St. Stephen of Hungary School Parents Association) for the difference.