2019 - 2020 Can't Miss PTA Events
- 10/24 - Central's 21st Annual Fashion Show - 6:30 pm, Tavistock Country Club - click here for more info & to buy tickets
- 12/4 - 12/6 - Secret Shop
- 12/7 - Winter Breakfast
- 1/23 - Central School Skating Party
- 1/31 - Spaghetti Dinner / Family Bingo Night
- 2/3 - 2/10 - Book Fair
- 3/13 - Family Fun Night
- 5/11 - 5/15 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- 6/5 - Spring Social
- 6/17 - Field Day
October Checklist
Renew or Join the Central PTA. Sign up here.
Sign up for PTA emails. Sign up here.
PTA Volunteer Sign Up. Sign up here.
Order Your Spirit Gear from our new School Store. Order here.
Volunteer to be a Spirit Day Pretzel Volunteer. Sign up here
Renew or Join the Central PTA. Sign up here.
Sign up for PTA emails. Sign up here.
PTA Volunteer Sign Up. Sign up here.
Order Your Spirit Gear from our new School Store. Order here.
Volunteer to be a Spirit Day Pretzel Volunteer. Sign up here
Join Now!! - Sign up for PTA
Show your support of our school by becoming a member of the PTA! Becoming a member of the PTA requires no time commitment and is a donation to the school. By becoming a member you are not volunteering your time but showing your support of your school and your child. There will be other opportunities to volunteer your time. The is an annual donation/membership which helps pay for your children's: field trips, assemblies, classroom materials and technology, enrichment programs, playground equipment, social events for your family, and more!
Click here to pay your dues on our MemberHub website. Online memberships are encouraged, paper forms are available if preferred. If you have questions regarding membership, please contact Ellen Duncan at ead60@hotmail.com.
Click here to pay your dues on our MemberHub website. Online memberships are encouraged, paper forms are available if preferred. If you have questions regarding membership, please contact Ellen Duncan at ead60@hotmail.com.
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Annual Central School Fashion Show
Thursday, October 24th, 6:30pm, Tavistock Country Club
Co-Chairs - Tricia MaGrann (tmagrann12@gmail.com) and Courtney Sherly (CourtneySherly78@gmail.com)
Vice President and Advisor - Ellen Brenner (ecarey78@yahoo.com) and Ashley Staller (adamato@gmail.com)
Buy your tickets here:
This annual ladies' night out is the school's most successful fundraiser. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend to watch Central School teachers and staff model town fashion on the runway, bid on donated auction items, and enter raffles to win classroom "baskets".
Families in each child's class donate items to the class baskets which end up being more than just baskets of goodies. These raffles are chock full of great items which in the past have included grill sets, kayaks, game systems and more that end raising some serious money for the school and generate great excitement to the winners at the Fashion Show. These baskets, auction items and ticket sales generate 80% of our funds for the school year! It's a fun night and a great opportunity to hang out with friends and meet new people, all while benefiting Central School!
Our dedicated committee has been working hard the past several months to make it our best year yet with new and exciting changes! Stay tuned for ticket sale info! The Fashion Show relies on parent volunteers to plan and execute this fabulous event.
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PTA Volunteer Opportunities - sign up now!
You can now sign up to volunteer for the many events/committees (listed below) for this coming year!! Everyone is needed, jobs can be as big or as small as you would prefer, and there will be opportunities to help throughout the year. Each event already has a committee chair. Pleas include your email address so that the committee chair can reach out to you once the planning stages begin. We look forward to working with you!
Spirit Wear / Spirit Days
Year round
Co-Chairs - Jessica Silvestri (silvestrifamily45@gmail.com) and Holly Silvestri (hollysilvestri22@gmail.com)
Central School Spirit Days are a time to show your support for our school! Spirit Wear will be available to purchase online in our new school store and all of the students look forward to Spirit Day pretzels. Families pre-purchase pretzels at the beginning of the year to be handed our at the end of the day on each Spirit Day (typically the first Friday of the month, but may vary). Look for emails regarding our new school store and pretzel purchases. Parent-volunteers are also needed to help with the monthly pretzel orders.
Co-Chairs - Jessica Silvestri (silvestrifamily45@gmail.com) and Holly Silvestri (hollysilvestri22@gmail.com)
Central School Spirit Days are a time to show your support for our school! Spirit Wear will be available to purchase online in our new school store and all of the students look forward to Spirit Day pretzels. Families pre-purchase pretzels at the beginning of the year to be handed our at the end of the day on each Spirit Day (typically the first Friday of the month, but may vary). Look for emails regarding our new school store and pretzel purchases. Parent-volunteers are also needed to help with the monthly pretzel orders.
The dates are as follows for 2019-2020:
10/4, 11/1, 12/6, 1/3, 2/7, 3/6, 4/3, 5/1, 6/12
Click here to order Central School Gear:
Order your spirit gear from our new school store! Place your orders https://centralschoolshop.com/central_elementary-school/shop/home.
Order your spirit gear from our new school store! Place your orders https://centralschoolshop.com/central_elementary-school/shop/home.
For those of you who have ordered, thank you so much for shopping at the Central School Shop! We appreciate you supporting our elementary school with your orders. This year the PTA decided to use our new vendor, K12 Clothing, which gives parents the ability to shop online all year round with direct shipping to your home.
Please note the following protocol if you have any issues with your order: contact K12 Clothing directly with a picture and description. Email: Info@k12clothing.com
If you need further assistance please feel free to reach out to the PTA spirit committee. Jessica Silvestri - silvestrifamily45@gmail.com Holly Silvestri - hollysilvestri22@gmail.com
Again, thank you for supporting Central Elementary School!
Click here to be a spirit committee helper - pick up pretzels, label pretzel bags, bag pretzels on each spirit day:
After School Enrichment Program (ASEP)
First Session Begins September 24th
Co-chairs - Ashley Staller, Jenine Maeyer, Kerry Perez
Co-chairs - Ashley Staller, Jenine Maeyer, Kerry Perez
The After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP) begins this coming Tuesday, September 24th and runs through Tuesday, October 29th. The Tuesday session will run for 6 weeks. Due to Halloween and Fall Break, the Thursday session will be 5 weeks and end October 24th. Classes are held for one-hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays and start immediately after school (3:05 pm to 4:05 pm).
Students who are not given permission to walk home can be picked up at 4:05 pm in the APR through the blacktop entrance. If your child will not be attending on a particular day, please notify the office by leaving a message on the absentee line. Email the ASEP coordinators at centralasep@gmail.com for more information.
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Reflections Art Program
Fall through Early Winter
Co-Chairs - Rose Andolina (rmveltri@yahoo.com) and Nana Shames (nana.shames@gmail.com)
Important Info:
Parent volunteers are needed to help guide the students during the lunch program. Students
For more information contact Rose Andolina (rmveltri@yahoo.com) or Nana Shames (nana.shames@gmail.com) or visit
Co-Chairs - Rose Andolina (rmveltri@yahoo.com) and Nana Shames (nana.shames@gmail.com)
Does your child like to draw, sing, dance, write, or compose? The PTA Art Reflections Program is for them! PTA Art Reflections program is a national art competition that starts at the local level; participant’s submissions are judged within Central School and top entrants move on to County, and potentially States and Nationals.
Students are strongly encouraged to come up with ideas on their own, but the PTA will also have an art workshop during lunchtime on Wednesday September 25th, Thursday October 17th and Thursday November 14th, to assist students in using different available mediums.
Important Info:
Theme- Look Within
Submissions due November 25th
Art Show (all submissions will be entered into an art show): 530p-7p on December 4th,
Parent volunteers are needed to help guide the students during the lunch program. Students
and Parents can sign up online via Signup Genius at . Please note a maximum of 20 students can sign up on any given session due to class room size. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA5A723A7F85-artreflections
For more information contact Rose Andolina (rmveltri@yahoo.com) or Nana Shames (nana.shames@gmail.com) or visit
Click this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjoCIjwKzUo&t=2s to watch a short video on the Program.
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Library Volunteer Program
Year Round
Chair - Linda Lee (slindalee@gmail.com)
Chair - Linda Lee (slindalee@gmail.com)
Library Volunteers needed to help with organizing/shelving books and clerical/miscellaneous tasks. A volunteer is preferred in the afternoon for one hour but you are welcome anytime you have available (please use the comment section to specify the time of arrival). We ask that volunteers commit to at least one hour a month. This is a great way to get involved and allows our wonderful Librarians more time to focus on teaching.
Click here to volunteer at the Library:
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Cheetah Chasers
Year Round
Chair - Donna Moffet
Organize students at recess to run laps around the field in order to get charms to collect.
Click here to volunteer to help out with Cheetah Chasers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
Chair - Donna Moffet
Organize students at recess to run laps around the field in order to get charms to collect.
Click here to volunteer to help out with Cheetah Chasers:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
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Morning Drop Off
Year Round
Chair - Kelly DeFinis
20 minutes, One morning per week, Sept - June, 8:10-8:35
Help in the morning drop-off lane, assisting children out of their cars. This is a super important programs that needs volunteers!!
Click here to volunteer to help out with Morning Drop Off:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
Chair - Kelly DeFinis
20 minutes, One morning per week, Sept - June, 8:10-8:35
Help in the morning drop-off lane, assisting children out of their cars. This is a super important programs that needs volunteers!!
Click here to volunteer to help out with Morning Drop Off:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
Additional Central School PTA
Happenings throughout the Year
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Enrichment Assemblies / Visiting Poet / Author-in-Residence
Year Round
Chair - Ellen Brenner (ecarey78@yahoo.com)
Every year, the PTA works together with Central School administrators to bring culturally, academically, and socially enriching presentations to students. The assemblies are often targeted to grade-level, and the kids always have a great time. In addition, every year the PTA brings both an author and a poet into the school to interact with the students. When the kids get the chance to meet the author of a book or poem they've read, a special connection is made. They are energized, inspired, and touched with a new appreciation for reading. Enrichment beyond the normal curriculum is something the PTA is very excited about, and we're sure that your family will love it too!
Chair - Ellen Brenner (ecarey78@yahoo.com)
Every year, the PTA works together with Central School administrators to bring culturally, academically, and socially enriching presentations to students. The assemblies are often targeted to grade-level, and the kids always have a great time. In addition, every year the PTA brings both an author and a poet into the school to interact with the students. When the kids get the chance to meet the author of a book or poem they've read, a special connection is made. They are energized, inspired, and touched with a new appreciation for reading. Enrichment beyond the normal curriculum is something the PTA is very excited about, and we're sure that your family will love it too!
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5th Grade Remembrance
Year Round
Co-Chairs - Lindsay Vest (lindsay.vest@morganlewis.com), Jessica Schultz (jessmoranschultz@hotmail.com), Alison Rynkar (alisonrynkar@yahoo.com)
It's our 5th Graders's last year at Central, and it's time to remember all the fun they've had. 5th Grade Remembrance is a series of events throughout the year geared toward bringing the class together. Events include the 5th Grade Talent Show, a Scavenger Hunt, a Service Project, Pool Party and the 5th Grade Dinner. Parent volunteers are needed to organize these activities and to help out day-of.
Co-Chairs - Lindsay Vest (lindsay.vest@morganlewis.com), Jessica Schultz (jessmoranschultz@hotmail.com), Alison Rynkar (alisonrynkar@yahoo.com)
It's our 5th Graders's last year at Central, and it's time to remember all the fun they've had. 5th Grade Remembrance is a series of events throughout the year geared toward bringing the class together. Events include the 5th Grade Talent Show, a Scavenger Hunt, a Service Project, Pool Party and the 5th Grade Dinner. Parent volunteers are needed to organize these activities and to help out day-of.
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Yearbook and Photography
Year Round
Chair - Miriam Baskies (baskies@me.com)
A wonderful chronicle of the school year, the Yearbook is an annual favorite of CS Students who look forward to remembering all the fun times and collecting signatures from their classmates. Get involved in helping put the Yearbook together. The photography committee is charged with recording all the wonderful PTA events that occur during a school year - with pictures! Parent volunteers are needed to take pictures at events and in the classroom. No special skills or equipment necessary!
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Chair - Miriam Baskies (baskies@me.com)
A wonderful chronicle of the school year, the Yearbook is an annual favorite of CS Students who look forward to remembering all the fun times and collecting signatures from their classmates. Get involved in helping put the Yearbook together. The photography committee is charged with recording all the wonderful PTA events that occur during a school year - with pictures! Parent volunteers are needed to take pictures at events and in the classroom. No special skills or equipment necessary!
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Secret Shop
Wednesday, December 4th - Friday, December 6th
Co-Chairs - Katie Watts (katie.d.watts@gmail.com) and Michelle Cassin (mcassin@cbpref.com)
Secret Shop gives our students the opportunity to surprise family members with gifts that they have proudly chosen by themselves. Kids visit as a class and have the chance to chose from a wide array of inexpensive options. Parent volunteers play a vital role helping students select the perfect items and ensuring that everyone walks away happy with their choices.
Click here to volunteer to help at the Secret Shop:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
Co-Chairs - Katie Watts (katie.d.watts@gmail.com) and Michelle Cassin (mcassin@cbpref.com)
Secret Shop gives our students the opportunity to surprise family members with gifts that they have proudly chosen by themselves. Kids visit as a class and have the chance to chose from a wide array of inexpensive options. Parent volunteers play a vital role helping students select the perfect items and ensuring that everyone walks away happy with their choices.
Click here to volunteer to help at the Secret Shop:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
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Winter Breakfast
Saturday, December 7th
Co-Chairs - Katie McGrath (katie.mcgrath@aig.com) and Kimberly Banos (kimberly.a.lamaina@gmail.com)
The Winter Breakfast is a celebration of the winter holidays, where kindergarten and 1st Grade families come together to share the season. Kindergarten and 1st Grade students perform festive songs and we rely on parent volunteers to keep things moving smoothly before, during, and after the two seatings.
Click here to volunteer to help out with the Winter Breakfast:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
Co-Chairs - Katie McGrath (katie.mcgrath@aig.com) and Kimberly Banos (kimberly.a.lamaina@gmail.com)
The Winter Breakfast is a celebration of the winter holidays, where kindergarten and 1st Grade families come together to share the season. Kindergarten and 1st Grade students perform festive songs and we rely on parent volunteers to keep things moving smoothly before, during, and after the two seatings.
Click here to volunteer to help out with the Winter Breakfast:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
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Junior Great Books
Fridays during Lunch/Recess Period, Winter Months
Chair - Miriam Baskies (mbaskies@me.com)
Junior Great Books is a nationally-acclaimed program for Grades 2 through 5 that encourages students to read critically and participate in facilitated discussions, activities and games to help interpret the material. JGB generally begins in January and meets on Fridays during lunch/recess for approximately 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the grade level. Each week students will read a short story and meet with a parent volunteer to discuss it and have fun. JGB depends on parent volunteers to lead or co-lead a group. The volunteers take part in a brief 30 minute training session prior to the program starting, then volunteer for 1 hour per week with a group of 4-7 students (including the parent's child). No experience necessary... just a willingness to make it fun and inspire passion and confidence!
Click here to volunteer for Junior Great Books:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
Chair - Miriam Baskies (mbaskies@me.com)
Junior Great Books is a nationally-acclaimed program for Grades 2 through 5 that encourages students to read critically and participate in facilitated discussions, activities and games to help interpret the material. JGB generally begins in January and meets on Fridays during lunch/recess for approximately 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the grade level. Each week students will read a short story and meet with a parent volunteer to discuss it and have fun. JGB depends on parent volunteers to lead or co-lead a group. The volunteers take part in a brief 30 minute training session prior to the program starting, then volunteer for 1 hour per week with a group of 4-7 students (including the parent's child). No experience necessary... just a willingness to make it fun and inspire passion and confidence!
Click here to volunteer for Junior Great Books:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
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MLK Pantry Drive
Early January
Chair - Christina Dunne
Help organize MLK Pantry drive to help replenish the pantry at the Ronald McDonald House.
Click here to volunteer for the MLK Pantry Drive:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
Chair - Christina Dunne
Help organize MLK Pantry drive to help replenish the pantry at the Ronald McDonald House.
Click here to volunteer for the MLK Pantry Drive:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
Skating Party
Thursday, January 23rd
Chair - Amy Crutchfield (daveamyc@verizon.net)
A fun night of skating! The Cherry Hill Skating Center opens just for Central School students and their families. Parent-volunteers help make this event a great night for all!
Chair - Amy Crutchfield (daveamyc@verizon.net)
A fun night of skating! The Cherry Hill Skating Center opens just for Central School students and their families. Parent-volunteers help make this event a great night for all!
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Spaghetti Dinner / Family Bingo Night
Friday, January 31st
Co-Chairs - Ashley Cassel (ashleynise@yahoo.com) and Alaina Barone (pbandjmom@verizon.net)
An entertaining night of yummy food and exciting games (with prizes!) for the whole family, Spaghetti/Bingo Night takes place in the Central School APR and in the adjoining Middle School Cafeteria. The success of the event depends on parent-volunteers to help with set-up, food service, clean-up, and bingo.
Click here to volunteer to help out with the Spaghetti Dinner:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
Co-Chairs - Ashley Cassel (ashleynise@yahoo.com) and Alaina Barone (pbandjmom@verizon.net)
An entertaining night of yummy food and exciting games (with prizes!) for the whole family, Spaghetti/Bingo Night takes place in the Central School APR and in the adjoining Middle School Cafeteria. The success of the event depends on parent-volunteers to help with set-up, food service, clean-up, and bingo.
Click here to volunteer to help out with the Spaghetti Dinner:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
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Book Fair
Monday, February 3rd - Friday, February 10th
Chair - Lyssa Buchler (lyssabuchler@gmail.com)
A beloved annual event, the Book Fair relies on parent-volunteers to assist students as they browse through and choose from a large assortment of books. The Book Fair place in the Central School Library.
Click here to volunteer for the Book Fair:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
Click here to help with Teacher Appreciation Week & Lunch:
Click here to volunteer for the Central School Social Committee:
Click here to volunteer to help out with School Kits
Chair - Lyssa Buchler (lyssabuchler@gmail.com)
A beloved annual event, the Book Fair relies on parent-volunteers to assist students as they browse through and choose from a large assortment of books. The Book Fair place in the Central School Library.
Click here to volunteer for the Book Fair:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca82fa7f58-20192020
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Family Fun Night
Friday, March 13th
Chair - Andrea Yi (ascalzo@gmail.com)
Family Fun Night is an evening of movie and popcorn fun in Central's All Purpose Room (APR). Kids bring sleeping bags or blankets and camp out on the floor a big screen showing of a recent film. It's an enjoyable night for the whole family! Parent-volunteers are needed throughout the night for the set-up and clean-up.
Click here to help out with Family Fun Night:
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Teacher Appreciation Week & Lunch
Monday, May 11th - Friday, May 15th
Co-Chairs - Ellen Brenner (ecarey78@yahoo.com) and Ellen Duncan (ead60@hotmail.com)
We have wonderful teachers at Central School, and we love taking a week in May to remind them of just how great they are. Teacher appreciation week features a host of activities, culminating in the Teacher Appreciation Lunch. Parent volunteers are needed to help out throughout the week. Our teachers are worth it!
Click here to help with Teacher Appreciation Week & Lunch:
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Spring Social
Friday, June 5th
Chair - Megan Sczechowicz
School is almost out, and this is a night for Central School parents to celebrate another successful year! The Spring Social is an always-fun, adults only event held at the home of one of our Central School families. Funds raised go directly back to the school and benefit our children the following school year.
Click here to volunteer for the Central School Social Committee:
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Field Day
June 17th
Co-Chairs - Jessica Silvestri (silvestrifamily45@gmail.com) and Holly Silvestri (hollysilvestri22@gmail.com)
The culmination of the school year and the start of a summer of outdoor fun, Field Day is an annual favorite. Parent volunteers are needed to help run the games and help the kids have a fantastically fun time!
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School Kidz School Supplies
Spring 2020
Chair - Erin Pukenas (erinpukenas@yahoo.com)
An easy way to get your school supply shopping done... before the prior year has ended! SchoolKidz is a school supply kit program offered in the spring that enables families to get everything on their school supply lists in one discounted purchase. The kits are waiting for students on their desks when the first day of school rolls around. On less thing to do in August! Volunteers are needed to help with the ordering and delivering of school kits.
Click here to volunteer to help out with School Kits
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Support Sign Gypsies while Supporting our School
For any Central parent who orders a sign from www.signgypsies.com by October 15 (you can book 12 months in advance!), Sign Gypsies Haddonfield will donate 10% back to the Central PTA (approx $9 per sign).
For more information about the signs as well as samples, see our flyer here or like us on https://www.facebook.com/SignGypsiesHaddonfieldNJ/
They are a locally and woman owned business!
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Art Goes to School, Haddonfield Chapter Needs You
The commitment is minimal. We meet 4 times, once a month for 2 hours before we present age appropriate lessons in the schools in the Spring. Each year we have an exciting portfolio of approximately 20 pieces that includes art across the millennia from various cultures. Members research and present a piece or two to the adult members of our group.
To best accommodate members' schedules, our chapter divides into two subgroups, one meeting during the day and the other in the evening. It's best to attend all the meetings of one group so that you hear the presentations on the entire portfolio, but if you can't make all meetings, reports of the presentations will be available for you.
If you are interested in participating, email your name and phone number to AGTS Coordinator Valerie McGuigan at vamcguigan@gmail.com or Kristin Egan at kristinegan29@gmail.com. If you would like further information, Valerie can be reached at 856-427-2496 or Kristin at 267-671-7583.
