WAAG
2/11/19-2/15/19
From Mrs. Gadaleta
Please take caution when driving on the streets around EFS. We must respect speed limits and residential areas during drop off and pick up times so that everyone remains safe.
Thank you.- Dogs are not allowed on school grounds unless documented as certified service animals. Students are consistently stepping in animal urine and excrement which poses a health and safety concern. Thank you for your cooperation in making Essex Fells School grounds a happy and healthy place to play.
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Just a reminder that Essex Fells School is closed for Winter Break on Monday and Tuesday, February 18 & 19 for students. The staff has a professional development day on Tuesday, February 19. Have a wonderful time with your family and friends.
We will be observing Character Education Week from February 25 to March 1. Please see the flyer under Student Council for daily activities.
PTA Press
Class Gifts
The PTA is asking families to donate $15 per child which will be used to purchase “Class Gifts” for the upcoming fundraiser. The “Class Gifts” will be part of our silent auction. If you are interested in contributing, please send $15 (cash or check payable to EFS PTA) in envelope labeled “Class Gift” to school with your child. We ask that you please submit your contribution by Friday February 15th.
Rolling Pick-up Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to help with rolling pick-up starting in March. We need one volunteer for Tuesdays and another for Wednesdays. Please contact Angela Vega at angvega1@gmail.com if you are available.
PTA Annual Spring Fundraiser
Save the Date! The annual PTA fundraiser will be held on Friday, March 29th from 6:30-11 pm at the EFCC. We are asking EFS families for help securing exciting auction donations and event sponsors. Please consider distributing the attached donation request and sponsorship letters. Thank you!
Foundation News
Artwork Submissions Requested for Play Program - Deadline Feb 15th
The Foundation is producing the program booklet for the annual school play, and would like the Essex Fells School students to participate by submitting their own original artwork based on the theme of the Lion King. Select illustrations from each grade will be used in the program.
Artwork submissions can be in either Color or Black & White, and must be submitted for consideration no later than Wed., Feb 15th. Please either leave the artwork in the EFFEE mailbox in the office, or email it to effeeplay@gmail.com.
Board Bits
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The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 7:30pm, in the Media Center of the Essex Fells School.
The final installment of the preschool tuition for the 2018-19 school year is now past due. Please submit a check for $1,250 if you have not done so already. Checks should be made payable to "The Essex Fells Board of Education" and returned to the business office as soon as possible.
For any Essex Fells Families who have recently moved within town, please update all information in the school office by providing three (3) proofs of residency: a deed, lease or tax bill; a photo ID; and a utility bill, all with your name and Essex Fells address. In addition, a signed residency/domicile status form, provided by the school, is required.
Upcoming Events
February 22nd Author Visit
Children’s Book Author, Carmen Rubin, will be
visiting EFS on Friday, February 22, 2019. You
may pre-order books prior to the event.
EFFEE Presents Lion King Jr
The school musical is presented on March 8 & 9. Rain dates: March 15 & 16.
We Have an App!!!
Additional Information & Community Outreach
KIDS HEART CHALLENGE
The Kids Heart Challenge is taking place during the month of February. Registration forms were sent home with the students and we look forward to everyone being a Heart Hero.
POSTAL CLUB
The Postal Club meets on Wednesday mornings at 8:00am in Mrs. Truchel's Room (#100) and is open to third graders.
ART Club
The Art Club will meet every Wednesday morning at 7:30am in the Art Room until March 20.
TRANSFERS FOR 2019-2020
For the 2019-2020 school year: if your child will not be attending EFS or West Essex Junior High School (for current 6th grade students), please notify the school office in writing. See the transfer form attached. Sixth grade records will be sent to WEJHS unless we have written parental permission to send the records to another school.
ART/ ART THERAPY/ CLASS MEETING
Magazine donations are still welcome and can be dropped off in the main office. Thank you.
STUDENT COUNCIL
Just a reminder, Friday, February 8, is the last day for toiletry donations. We also encourage you to please support the following:
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
PK-2 Baseball Registration Form
About Us
Email: mvgadaleta@efsk-6.org
Website: www.efsk-6.org
Location: 102 Hawthorne Road, Essex Fells, NJ, USA
Phone: 973-226-0505