Potter Press
October 2016
A Message from Ms. Cimino
As always the safety and security of our students is our number one priority, therefore we ask that you adhere to the following dismissal procedures if applicable. If your child is scheduled to take a bus and you will not be utilizing bus transportation this year we ask that you sign the transportation waiver form by clicking this link. Also, please remember that if you are coming to pick your child up early we will call your child to the office when you arrive at school.
Week of Respect
The week of October 3-7 is the Week of Respect. Mrs. Melanson has many wonderful activities planned! Please see the list below for spirit days that will be taking place that week.
Monday October 3, 2016 “Be a Good Sport Day” - Wear your favorite “team” attire
Today we will focus on being a good sport, teamwork, playing fair, building confidence, and following school rules.
Tuesday October 4, 2016 “Show Your Character Day”- Wear your favorite cartoon or Disney character attire. Today we will focus on character education; respecting yourself and examining one’s values, respecting others, and respecting the community.
Wednesday October 5, 2016 “Mix Matched Day”- Wear mix matched socks or clothes to focus on diversity and respecting differences.
Thursday October 6, 2016 “Flasback to the 70s” - Wear clothes with hearts or peace signs to focus on resolution and peacemaking.
Friday October 7, 2016 “Wear Yellow Day”- Wear yellow attire as a reminder to follow The Golden Rule.
Terror in the Halls October 21 & 22!
Please remember that this is meant to be a scary attraction and not designed for young children. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This will be another great year of TERROR!
Terror in the Halls- Lights on Tour!
Do you want to see how our school is amazingly transformed but do not want to be scared? Do you want to see if your youngster can handle the Haunted House?
If so, you can now come to the school for $2.00 per person to take a tour of the entire haunted house with the lights on and no actors.
A form will be sent home the first week of October, please return the form if you are interested!
Halloween Parade and Parties
The Potter School Halloween Parade will take place on Monday October 31, 2016 at 2:15pm. Students will dress in costumes for the parade. Only the two class parents will be allowed into the building on this day. Parents and family members are invited to the playground to view the parade. Face coverings/masks will not be permitted for adults.
Please make sure costumes are safe for students to walk around and easy for them to put on. Children are not to wear their costumes to school. Weapons are not allowed with costumes, please keep them home.
All costumes should be put in a bag clearly marked with the student’s name. Safety of the children is always our number one concern. We ask that you please refrain from signing your child out early on the day of the parade.
4th Grade Safeties
Marking Period Assemblies
Ms. Cimino's Book of the Month
Updated Media Center Policy
Please see the updated Media Center Policy for the Berkeley Township School District:
Book selection:
Grades K-1st 1 book per week
Grades 2nd-6th 2 books per week (additional books can be granted at the Media Specialist discretion)
Book return:
Books are expected to be returned during the following library class period.
Students who do not return books will select a new book to be placed on hold until they return their book the next day.
Overdue notices will be given to borrowers. The price of the item will appear on the notice. Notices will be sent to student’s home after 2 notices have been given to the student. If the student is missing a book 3 or more times during a given marking period, they will receive a “Needs Improvement” on their report cards under “Demonstrates responsibility with returning books." Receiving a Needs Improvement will result in a student not being eligible to obtain Honor Roll.
Intervention and Referral Services
Reporting an Absence
In accordance with the Child Safe Program, parents must call in an absence to our automated phone system. This voicemail is available 24/7. You will receive a call home to inform you when your child is not in school for the day, even if you have left a voicemail. A child needs to be fever or symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school. Please remember that a note is always required when a child returns to school, even if the office was previously notified.
Bus Conduct
Reminder for School Visitors
Mobile Dentist- UPDATE
Schoolhouse Homework Help
Schoolhouse is a homework and academic skills program that is funded by the Berkeley Township School District. Schoolhouse runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 PM at 235 Magnolia Ave. South Toms River.
October Dates: 6, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 24 and 27.
Upcoming Events
Please remember to check the calendar on the H & M Potter Website for up to date events.
October 6: 3rd and 4th Grade Book Club, 6:30 PM @ Berkeley Library (See Flyer)
October 7: Global Cardboard Challenge, 5:30-7PM APR
October 10: School Closed, Teacher Inservice
October 13: Picture Day
October 14: Progress Reports Posted on Parent Portal
October 17-21: School Bus Safety Week
October 19: Preschool and Kindergarten Pumpkin Patch
October 21-22: Terror in the Halls! 7-10PM $10 per person
October 21: Berkeley Township Trick or Trunk, 12pm-2pm @ BTES Parking Lot
October 28: Family Outdoor Movie Night, 6pm
October 31: Halloween Parade and Parties
H & M Potter School
Mr. Kevin Waldron, Assistant Principal
Email: acimino@btboe.org
Website: www.btboe.org
Location: 60 Veeder Lane Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone: (732) 269-5700
Twitter: @berkeleypotter