Volunteer At Bolden!

9/9/2023 11:08 pm

The Delia Bolden PTA has lots of opportunities to get involved!

Join our Board: We are still looking for a Treasurer, a Technology VP and a Social Media VP.

Be a Class Captain: Partner with your student's classroom teacher(s) to coordinate communications, class events and teacher appreciation.

Join a Committee: Help with one or more events based on your interest and availability.

And more!

Many roles can be adapted to fit your schedule. We'll provide training and support.

Please consider sharing your time and your diverse talents to help enhance our BOLD scholars and community! You can read about the opportunities here.

Click HERE to fill out a Volunteer Interest form. Or reach out to volunteers@bolden-pta.org with questions or for more info!

Friday, Sept 22nd: Bolden's Ice Cream Social

9/7/2023 1:49 pm

Join us on Friday, September 22nd for our Welcome Back Social.

Enjoy a FREE ICE CREAM on us!

Roman Gourmet slices of pizza will be available for $2/slice (CASH ONLY).

Bolden Merchandise for sale (cash or credit card)

All Bolden Bobcat students, families/caregivers, and staff are welcome. Reminder, this is NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT!

Applications for Free & Reduced Lunch are being accepted NOW!

9/7/2023 1:42 pm

You can now complete an Online Free and Reduced Price School Meal Household Application. OneSource Online Instant Processor application entry makes it easy and convenient to apply for meal benefits for your child(ren). Simply enter the requested information as accurately as possible, and all data will be instantly and securely sent to your child(ren)'s school district for processing.

There are several options to complete the application – online or by printing the application (see links below), completing it & returning it to the district. Please see below for more information.

Ways to Submit Applications:

Fill out Application Online (see link below)
Print and Mail: Download the application below and mail it to the Administration Building, Attn: Business Office, 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ, 07040 (faxed applications will not be accepted)
Pick-Up: Families can pick up paper applications from their schools

Lunch Applications:

New Lunch Payment Information

9/7/2023 1:32 pm

Please see the information about how to pay for lunches in today's As A Matter of Fact Newsletter. Note: if you had an existing lunch account, your balance will transfer over to the new system.

The District is launching a new way for families to manage food services for their children. The new PaySchools Central online platform will allow families to deposit funds for their children’s meals at school. Applications for free and reduced lunch can also be submitted on PaySchools Central.

To register for your PaySchools Central account, please click on the following link: https://payschoolscentral.com/. You will need your child’s student identification number. The website can be displayed in English and Spanish.

More information about PaySchools Central’s features is available on the following one-pager:

https://payschools.com/.../PaySchools_Parent-Letter_Lunch...

More comprehensive information about PaySchool Central is available at the following link:

https://payschools.com/.../PaySchools-Central-Full-User...

New PowerSchool Links

9/7/2023 1:32 pm

ATTENTION: The SOMSD PowerSchool links have changed!

To access PowerSchool, please use the new URLs below. Be sure to update your bookmarks. Access to PowerSchool through the mobile app has NOT changed.

Important information for the SOMSD community.

New link for students and families: https://somsd.powerschool.com/public/

New link for teachers:

https://somsd.powerschool.com/teachers

New link for administrators and staff:

https://somsd.powerschool.com/admin

New School Hours: 2023/24 School Year

8/24/2023 9:57 pm

A reminder that Bolden's School hours have shifted slightly! The school day will now start at 7:58am. Students will be dismissed at 2:28pm.

5th Grade Moving On Celebration is 6/22 at 1:30pm

6/19/2023 9:53 am

Seeking 4th Grade Parent Volunteers on 6/22 [copy]

6/19/2023 9:48 am

Want to get a sneak peek of the Moving On Ceremony? We need 2-4 4th Grade Parent Volunteers to help set up the Outdoor Moving On Celebration on Thursday, 6/22 at 12pm (arranging table cloths, setting up waters and treats, taking photos of the event).

Please email 5thgradeprojects@bolden-pta.org or reply to this email if you are interested.

Seeking 4th Grade Parent Volunteers on 6/22

6/19/2023 9:48 am

Want to get a sneak peek of the Moving On Ceremony? We need 2-4 4th Grade Parent Volunteers to help set up the Outdoor Moving On Celebration on Thursday, 6/22 at 12pm (arranging table cloths, setting up waters and treats, taking photos of the event).

Please email 5thgradeprojects@bolden-pta.org or reply to this email if you are interested.

2023/24 School Supply Kits On Sale Now

6/19/2023 9:07 am

Want to get a jump on next year's school supplies? The Bolden PTA is happy to share that we have again partnered with Bright SchoolKitz to offer customized school supply kits based on the Bolden grade level supply lists. The kits will be delivered to your student's classroom the first week of school. (Sales are now closed).