October 15, 2014 – PTA Meeting / Principal’s Report

Week of Respect

MES staff reinforced the CARES program under the framework of our “Week of Respect” campaign, October 6-10, 2014. Each day we had a different slogan and topic. On Wednesday of Respect week, we had our first school wide morning meeting of the year. Delegates from each classroom presented the school wide rules for the common areas: Care for self; Care for others; Care for the environment.

Fire Prevention Month

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

GRADE

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TEACHER

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DATE

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TIME

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LOCATION

K / Menzel
Spitalieri / Friday, October 10th / 1:45 – 2:15 / In front of building by the Gym
3rd Grade / Nardi
Suboleski
Caruso
Lance
Cuneo / Thursday, October 30th / 9:00 – 9:45
10:40- 11:30
11:30 – 12:05
1:15 – 2:05
2:10 – 2:50 / Kids Safety Trailer
Classroom
4th Grade / All Classes / Friday, October 17th / 9:00 – 9:45 / Cafeteria
2nd Grade / All Classes / Friday, October 17th / 10:00 –10:45 / Cafeteria
1st Grade / All Classes / Friday, October 24th / 9:00 – 9:45 / Cafeteria
5th Grade / All Classes / Friday, October 24th / 10:00 – 10:45 / Cafeteria

Red Ribbon Week

Monday, October 27th – Band Against Drugs Day. Wear headbands or bandannas today to show your support.

Tuesday, October 28th - Wear Red Day “Celebrate Red Ribbon Week – not just for a week but for life!” Wear red and pledge to be drug free for your future.

This year MES will be having a fundraiser for the Evesham Township Police Department. One of their dogs is retiring at the end of the year and thought this would be a perfect opportunity to kick-off our Red Ribbon/Just Say No to Drugs campaign. On this day a canine officer and his dog will be at school his dog to demonstrate different techniques to get the students excited about the fundraiser to be held in the gym on December 5th during related arts.

Wednesday, October 29th – Sock it to Drugs Day. Wear the craziest socks you can find today.

Thursday, October 30th – Don’t let Drugs Sneak Up on You Day. Show your support today by wearing sneakers!

Friday, October 31st – Decorate Your Door Day. Decorate your classroom door with messages that promote a drug free school.

The Halloween Parade

The annual Marlton Elementary Halloween parade will be held on Friday, 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.

PTA Book Fair

The Book Fair starts Friday, October 24th through Thursday October 30th 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 24th, during the Halloween Carnival.

Parent Teacher Conferences

November 3, 4, and 5

Schools Closed

November 4

November 6, 7NJEA Convention

12:45 Dismissal

November 3, 5 Half Day Kindergarten attends regular time.

Picture Day – Monday, October 20, 2014

Board of Education Meeting

October 23rd 7:30 PM – DeMasiMiddle School

Math Parent Institute – Wednesday, October 22, 2014 – 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Room 126

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 17, 2014from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 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.