An outpouring of generosity for Monroe-Woodbury students

Thank you to the community for supporting the Monroe-Woodbury Middle School 8th Grade “Game On” Celebration, held on Friday, June 14, at the Middle School. Close to 400 students attended the party and enjoyed many great activities, games, food, raffle prizes and much more. None of this could have been possible without the generous support of the Monroe-Woodbury community. Thank you to these amazing supporters:
• Amalfi Pizzeria of Central Valley donated ten pizzas.
• Pizzarama of Monroe donated ten pizzas.
• Villa Positano donated and discounted ten pizzas.
• Tosco’s Pizza donated and discounted ten pizzas.
• K&D Pizza donated and discounted ten pizzas.
• Amendola’s Pizza donated and discounted ten pizzas.
• Planet Pizza donated and discounted ten pizzas.
• Angelo’s Sicilian Trattoria donated trays of salad, chicken parmigiana and chicken valdostana.
• Marina Restaurant & Pizza donated trays of penne vodka and pasta primavera.
• BJ’s Wholesale Club donated two three-foot heroes.
• The Best of Little Italy Deli donated three pounds of cookies.
• Stewart’s Ice Cream in Washingtonville donated 300 sundae kits.
• Outback Steakhouse donated hamburgers and wings.
• Jay’s Deli donated many trays of macaroni and cheese.
• Chili’s Restaurant of Monroe donated trays of chicken tenders.
• La Rancherita of Monroe donated chips and salsa.
• Stop & Shop of Monroe donated a gift card to help with party supplies.
A special thanks to:
Lori Ruh and Dial America Marketing of Mahwah for donating four tickets to a Yankee game as our Grand Prize raffle.
Thank you to the many amazing Middle School families who donated gift cards, raffle prizes, snacks and drinks. Thank you also to the many parents and students who gave their time as volunteers for the party. This event could not have been possible or so successful without each one of you.
To the wonderful and supportive staff at the Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, who always go above and beyond whenever we need them:
• Mrs. Connolly and the Life Skills Classes for baking hundreds of cupcakes.
• Mrs. Keys and Mrs. Chiapetta for coordinating, preparing and serving all of the food for the party.
• Mr. Siena, Ms. Schiaffo and the custodial staff for all of their help with set up and clean up of the event.
• Our security staff for keeping students safe and the evening free from incident.
• Our amazing administrators, who always show their support for our events, Principal, Mr. Maesano, and Assistant Principals, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Caldwell and Mr. Sullivan.
Alicia Pavignano, Monroe-Woodbury Middle School PTA President
On behalf of the MWMS PTA/8th Grade Party Committee