October 15, 2013 PTA Meeting / Principal S Report

October 15, 2013 – PTA Meeting / Principal’s Report

Week of Respect

MES staff reinforced the CARES program under the framework of our “Week of Respect” campaign, October 7-11, 2013. Each day a different MES CARES theme was celebrated through announcements, morning meetings, lessons, etc. Respect for self, others, and our school was incorporated through different activities.

School wide meeting

Now that the children have been introduced to CARES we are ready to create rules for the common areas (cafeteria, playground, hallways, restrooms, busses) of our school. So all students have a voice in this process, teachers will spend some time this week discussing what it needs to look and sound like in our common areas so we can be safe and comfortable and respectful of each other. Teachers will select a delegate from each classroom. Delegates will meet with Lubertazzo and my self on Monday, October 21, 2013, at 2:00 PM. The entire school will participate in our first school-wide Morning Meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 8:50 AM in the gym. During the sharing portion of the meeting, the delegates will present the new rules.

Fire Prevention Month

October is Fire Prevention month. These are the fire safety programs planned:

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TEACHER

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Assembly – October 9, 2013 - Ben Franklin

The Halloween Parade

The annual Marlton Elementary Halloween parade will be held on Thursday, October 31st. Parents are invited to view the parade. Beginning at 9:15 a.m., grade level classes will join in our Halloween parade. They will exit the building by the playground and will follow our parade route. The parade will conclude at approximately 9:45 a.m. At that time teachers and students will return to their classrooms.

Parking will be tight that day. Parking will be available in the Middle School Bus Zone till 10:00 a.m. If you are a homeroom parent and you are going to be in the building after 10:30 a.m., please park in the elementary or middle school lots. The parking lot area will be monitored so please adhere to the parking guidelines.

In the event of inclement weather the parade will be cancelled and we will have an in house assembly for staff and students only. Halloween is a fun day for all, but hectic. Please remember that at all times we want to keep your children SAFE AND SECURE.

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week at MarltonElementary School will be celebrated October 21-25. Below are some of the activities your child can participate in throughout the week:

PTA Book Fair

The Book Fair starts Monday, October 21stthrough Friday October 26th in the Library. Each class will visit the book fair the regularly scheduled Library time. The Book Fair will also be open the evening of October 25th, during the Halloween Carnival.

Parent Teacher Conferences

November 4, 5, and 6

Schools Closed

November 5

November 8, 9 NJEA Convention

12:45 Dismissal

November 4, 6 Half Day Kindergarten attends regular time.

Picture Day – Monday, October 21, 2013

American Education Week

In honor of American Education Week, parents are invited to visit your child’s classroom as our way of celebrating American Education Week on Monday, November 11, 2013from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Morning kindergarten will visit from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Afternoon kindergarten will visit from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

It is our hope that your visit will further your appreciation of our educational program and provide encouragement for the schoolwork being done by your child.

Please be advised of the following:

1. The day will be a “normal” teaching/learning experience for the teacher and your child. We want it to be as non-disruptive as possible.
2. Due to the large number of parents anticipated, please remain in any classroom no more than one half-hour.
3. Do not visit any rooms other than your child’s.
4. No siblings.
5. Please register in the lobby before proceeding to your child’s classroom. Sign up sheets will be by grade level. All visitors are to enter through the main entrance.
6. Check with your child for a copy of his/her Monday’s schedule.

Board of Education Meeting

October 24th7:30 PM – MunicipalBuilding