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<title>My RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/index.html</link><description>H&#x26;SA News Online</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2007 Mountain Lakes H&#x26;SA</dc:rights><dc:date>2007-11-03T13:01:00-04:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:13:24 -0500</lastBuildDate><item><title>Student Directories Now Available to H&#x26;SA Members</title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>Notices</category><dc:date>2007-11-02T22:01:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/b578c53b326c9c4a0e37c80e3464de55-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/b578c53b326c9c4a0e37c80e3464de55-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[School directories are now available for all H&SA members.  If you are not yet a member, please click here to join.  To get your directory, please contact one of the following H&SA members:  Wildwood Directory - Chris Gemici, Wildwood Directory Chair  <a href="javascript:mto('chris', 'gemici.com' )">click to e-mail</a> Briarcliff Diretory - Cathi Harris, Briarcliff Chair  <a href="javascript:mto('cathiharris', 'optonline.net' )">click to e-mail</a> High School Directory - Robin Kiefer, High School Chair]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Barnes &#x26; Noble Fundraiser December 6&#x2c; 2007</title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>Notices</category><dc:date>2007-11-01T13:18:00-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/69d4a30ce2a263d7e1bf68497bb92ccc-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/69d4a30ce2a263d7e1bf68497bb92ccc-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[On December 6, just in time for holiday shopping, a book reading children's night will be held at Barnes & Noble on Route 10.  Mr. Reid and Mr. Dolan will read stories to the children at 6:30 p.m. Can't make the book reading?  A portion of any purchases made anytime during the day of the event at the Morris Plains Barnes & Noble is credited to the H&SA.  Do your holiday shopping and help out your H&SA in the process!  You must present a voucher for H&SA to get credit.  Click here for your voucher.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome to H&#x26;SA News Online</title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>H&#x26;SA News and Events</category><dc:date>2007-09-12T09:31:15-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/a20b660d3f3e581711d70d07d0a48619-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/a20b660d3f3e581711d70d07d0a48619-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Welcome to H&SA News Online where you will find articles and notices about what's happening right now at the H&SA.  Articles published here are written by H&SA members to communicate important issues or to inform our membership about upcoming programs and activities.  Articles are organized by category and archived by month.  If you click one of the categories or months on the right, you will see articles published on those topics or time period.  We have also included a RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feature.  By clicking the RSS link, you will be able to search, filter, sort, print, and email the news.  Happy browsing!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>General Program Meetings Schedule</title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>General Program Meetings</category><dc:date>2007-08-01T09:54:22-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/a8672f0dfd5550ccb2014ab5512f0ca5-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/a8672f0dfd5550ccb2014ab5512f0ca5-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The H&SA conducts program meetings, three to four times per year, to address current issues of interest to our membership.  Meetings are open to the public and may involve a panel discussion, presentation, or both.  Click here for information about the next program and highlights of some of our programs from the past.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Submit News for H&#x26;SA News Online</title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>Submit News</category><dc:date>2007-08-01T09:03:38-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/e2d1701a86da63311bed022349371f22-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/e2d1701a86da63311bed022349371f22-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are a H&SA volunteer, and you would like to submit an article to be published in H&SA News Online, click here.  All submissions are subject to approval by the H&SA President or his or her representative.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Thank You for a Successful Year&#x21;</title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>From the President</category><dc:date>2007-08-01T00:49:50-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/9e674ee76be455eecdf5a4ef2534956e-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/9e674ee76be455eecdf5a4ef2534956e-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I would like to thank the community for making last year such a success.  On account of the financial support and volunteer efforts of the community, the H&SA was able to present each school with a check for $2500 to be used towards &ldquo;wish list&rdquo; items.  The High School allocated the money towards a piano for the choral/strings room.  Briarcliff will put the funds towards improvements in the library, which include new carpet, lighting, and new books.  Wildwood will be purchasing a state-of-the-art digital camera and lens, as well as helping to fund a science workshop on butterflies.  We are proud to have helped make a difference in the educational environment for our children!  LaVonne Feigeles, H&SA President]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Take Pleasure in the Spring Days</title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>From the President</category><dc:date>2007-04-05T00:39:38-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/006da46c944bb9a380e920eb5cce4ff7-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/006da46c944bb9a380e920eb5cce4ff7-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I love the spring &ndash; the drab days of winter are gone, and signs of new life surround us. One of the surest signs of spring for me is the number of walkers, bikers, and runners that suddenly appear on the Boulevard!  It&rsquo;s as if some of our Lakers have been hibernating, and are now rejoining the neighborhood....  There is much happening in the next months in our schools and community for you to enjoy.  The H&SA will be hosting its last general meeting of this school year in May....  Thank you to the Board of Education members and administrators who gave their time that evening to be part of our panel and answer the many questions from the audience.

We are also busy planning the H&SA Annual Recognition Luncheon, scheduled for June 1 at the Mountain Lakes Club....  Please &ldquo;save the date&rdquo; and consider attending this very special event that honors retirees and those reaching milestone anniversaries in our district.  Take a look at the names listed &ndash; I&rsquo;m certain you&rsquo;ll find individuals who have made an impact on you or your child....  Our Nominating Committee has published a slate of candidates for next year&rsquo;s H&SA Board in The Bulletin.  Thank you to Geri Lombardi and the committee for their tireless efforts in formulating this impressive list of can- didates.  I would also like to extend my appreciation to the candidates for volunteering their time to help lead the efforts of the H&SA next year.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Wildwood is Looking Forward to Spring</title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>From the Chairs</category><dc:date>2007-03-15T20:33:50-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/406d763f1e7ba9edc733684cfc2bf037-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/406d763f1e7ba9edc733684cfc2bf037-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hope everyone is rested from our February Break and managed to escape any bad germs that were flying all around.  As we look foward to spring, we are still seeking volunteers to help with all our great programs here at Wildwood.  Don't be shy to share your talent or desire!  We all want to thank Pam Schuckman, Beth Pickett and their Cultural Arts Committee for all the wonderful programs they have brought to school for our children to see.  This is a large undertaking and they need more help for next year.  We also need people to help with the new Wildwood Website for Volunteers, and the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.  SO STEP RIGHT UP and come have fun with us as we watch our children grow together.

It's a busy month of testing so have your children get plenty of sleep and eat well.  Check with your homeroom moms, your teacher may be asking for healthy snacks during testing days.

March 16 is yet another POPCORN FIRDAY, so Pop on over and help Kathleen Holmberg or just say hi to your child.

With spring around the conrner more children are back walking, scootering, running and biking.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nomination Process Has Begun</title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>From the President</category><dc:date>2007-03-05T00:36:30-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/2347dcc8f437d7e43f10f7d29e2d25f3-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/2347dcc8f437d7e43f10f7d29e2d25f3-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As I write this letter, we have just finished a week of bone-chiling temperatures, and another week of the same is forecast for next week.  I suppose that means that many of us are already looking forward to spring, which indeed arrives in the month of March.  It also means that we are more than halfway through our school year, a sobering thought.  There is much to be accomplished yet, and most families recognize that the spring rivals the fall in terms of level of activity.

The H&SA is committed to keeping you informed about the happenings and news in the schools and the community.  The primary vehicle we use to accomplish this is The Bulletin, and I encourage you to read it carefully.  I would like to ask you to pay special attention to Dr. Kazmark's message this month....  Please take a moment to ehlp us determine the most effective way to keep you "in the know!"

Our Nominating Committee, headed by Geri Lombardi, has been working hard to prepare a slate of candidates for the H&SA board for the 2007 - 2008 school year.  We will publish that slate in the April issue of The Bulletin.  If you are interested in learning about any positoins that are still open, please contact Geri.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Wildwood is Looking for Volunteers</title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>From the Chairs</category><dc:date>2007-02-14T17:22:55-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/f9ee822c34b1bcecdfaaaf9019aa95a9-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/f9ee822c34b1bcecdfaaaf9019aa95a9-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[While we all are catching our breath and looking ahead into a new month and the still "new" year, the Home and School Association is already planning for the next school year!  We are always looking for volunteers to chair and co-chair one of the many committees that make Wildwood such a great place for our children.  Please let either Allison Decker or Dawn Smith know if you would be interested in chairing a committee.

A huge thank you to Andrea Kuchinski and her dedicated group of volunteers that help in the library every week.  They put all those great books are kids bring home back on the shelves so that someone else can enjoy them.  If your child has ever needed assistance in finding a book when Mrs.  Muka or Mrs Nicola were busy, you can be sure a library volunteer helped them to find it!

As we write this note, winter has not yet decided if it is actually coming to New Jersey this year but it always manages to arrive even if the Groundhog ways it isn't so.

The children enjoyed a Friday popcorn treat in January and on February 16 there will be another popcorn Friday.  If you would like to help, please contact Kathleen Holmberg.

...Now is the time to bring them into school.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Enjoy the Beauty of Winter </title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>From the President</category><dc:date>2007-02-05T00:36:20-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/c64981271a257c1b1cea3b1fc4e14f1a-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/c64981271a257c1b1cea3b1fc4e14f1a-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I happen to be one of those sometimes scorned individuals who actually enjoy the four seasons &ndash; and that includes snow on the ground!  Perhaps by the time this issue hits your mailbox, we will have experienced a winter wonderland, and even a beloved snow day!  If that cold, snowy weather does arrive, be assured that there are still plenty of activities for everyone to be involved in and enjoy.  Be sure to read this month&rsquo;s Bulletin &ndash; it&rsquo;s full of valuable information about what&rsquo;s happening around our town and in our schools.

...It will be held on Thursday, February 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Media Center.  I would like to encourage all of you to consider attending what will be a very informative meeting.  We are fortunate to have representatives from the Board of Education for a panel discussion on several topics of timely interest....  Come and hear what is planned for your child&rsquo;s school and grade and the impact on your child&rsquo;s educational environment.

...As I mentioned in last month&rsquo;s Bulletin, we at the H&SA are already looking ahead to the 2007-2008 school year.  We have established our Nominating Committee, which is charged with the responsibility of proposing candidates for the H&SA Board that will take over at the end of this school year.  This year&rsquo;s committee will be headed by Geri Lombardi, so if any of you would like to learn more about open 2007- 2008 H&SA Board positions please contact her at (973) 541-0260.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Happy New Year to All&#x21;</title><dc:creator>bernmckin@aol.com</dc:creator><category>From the Chairs</category><dc:date>2007-01-14T17:18:23-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/deafef359f2e14dad96557b25a16b285-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mtnlakeshsa.org/WhatWeDo/Publications/News/files/deafef359f2e14dad96557b25a16b285-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Happy New Year to all!  We hope everyone had a relaxing and joyous holiday!  We especially hope that Elena Goldthwaite and Melissa Muilenburg were able to rest after all their hard work planning the Chevys/Barnes and Noble Night and the much loved Holiday Shopping Spree.  We know you're all enjoying your gifts and the children loved giving them In addition, thank you to all the volunteers who gave their time to hellp during the already crazy, busy holiday season.

As the New Year begins our families are still humming those songs performed by our talented children at the Holiday Concert.  We can't forget the artistic talent of Beth Grebe and her group of assistants who have decorated the bulletin boards in the front entrance.  Each one has looked great.  Thank you!

We're extremely excited to now take off the "to-do-list" the early morning snow day calls.  Thanks for Mr. Reid and the Administration we can now expect the early snow day calls to be automated.  Don't hang up on that voice that will be calling to let yhou know to sleep in It should reach your home between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. Thanks to all who made this possible.]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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