Cedar Grove Elementary School
Parent Patriot Post: 2/14/22
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The mission of Cedar Grove Elementary is to grow our students into respectful, curious and productive citizens.
VALENTINES FOR VETERANS
Sending Some Love to Our Veterans!
Important Dates to Remember...
- Monday, February 14th -- Valentine's Day! Wear red or pink!
*Students may bring in Valentines for their classmates. Teachers will hand out Valentines to students. Any treats to be shared with the class must be teacher approved and store bought. To the maximum extent possible, we ask that students bring in their Valentines and/or treats rather than dropping them off. If your child is unable to bring in their Valentines or classroom treats, we ask that you drop them off on Monday, 2/14/22 from 8am-9am or 10am-1pm. This will allow us enough time to ensure that treats get to the appropriate classrooms in time for class parties.
- Wednesday, February 16th -- "Let's Make Art!" with Ms. Bisogna 6:30pm - 7:30pm via google meet
- Thursday, February 17th -- Random Acts of Kindness Day
- Friday, February 18th -- School spirit day -- Red, White & Blue (or Spirit Wear)
- Monday, February 21st -- School Closed for Presidents Day
- Tuesday, February 22nd -- 100th Day of School! Dress like a centenarian!! (Day changed due to snow day)
- Wednesday, February 23rd -- "Fitness is Fun" with Mrs. Matthews 6:30pm - 7:30pm via google meet
- Tuesday, March 1st -- World Compliment Day (Share compliments AND wear complementary colors [Red&Green OR Yellow&Purple OR Orange&Blue])
- Wednesday, March 2nd -- Read Across America
- Friday, March 4th -- School Spirit Day -- Red, White & Blue (or Spirit Wear)
- Friday, March 11th -- Girl Scouts is celebrating their 110th Birthday! Please have your child wear their uniform or troop shirts to school on that day to help celebrate!
This year, every student is eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no charge. A cold breakfast meal kit (cereal and milk) will be available to any student who would like one. Lunches will be served in the cafeteria. Visit Food Services, and click on "Menu" for detailed information for the week of 2/14 - 2/18. If you have a student with a food allergy or do not want your child to receive free breakfast and/or lunch, please call the main office.
NO PARKING
No Parking in the Front Circle
While early "pick-up's" are infrequent due to the importance of a full day of school, we recognize the need to make this process easier for parents when the need arises.
To accommodate parents who need to pick up students early, we have installed "Visitor Parking" spaces in the front of the building, across from the handicapped parking. Please utilize these spaces if you need to pick up your child/ren. We appreciate your support in the smooth operation of our school building.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
SPECIAL AREA ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Week #4 of our Ten-Week Virtual Program!
Join Ms. Bisogna for week four of our "Special Area Enrichment Program!"
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- 2/16/22 "Let's Make Art!" Ms. Bisogna
- 2/23/22 "Fitness is Fun" Mrs. Matthews
- 3/2/22 "Engineering Challenge" Miss D'Amico
- 3/9/22 "Fitness is Fun" Mrs. Wilhelm
- 3/16/22 "Engineering Challenge" Miss D'Amico
- 3/23/22 "Virtual STEAM" Mrs. Osmond
- 3/30/22 "Fitness is Fun" Mrs. Wilhelm
CLICK here for the flyer with live google meet links for your child/ren to participate in this series of enrichment activities. Sessions are open to all Cedar Grove students. The flyer will also be shared by your child's classroom teacher (via Google Classroom, Remind, Dojo, Classtag, etc.).
IS YOUR CHILD A JUNIOR CHEF? Entry Due 2/18!
CEDAR GROVE ELEMENTARY'S NEW CARE CLOSET
Please consider a donation to our school
During the month of FEBRUARY will be conducting a school wide supply drive for the following items. These needed items will support Cedar Grove Elementary's Care Closet.
- Personal hygiene items (deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap)
- Hand sanitizers/masks
- Kids Clothing (up to Child’s 16/18) (especially Cedar Grove wear)
- Shoes/Socks/new Underwear
- Hats, gloves, scarfs
- Gently used toys
- Laundry detergent (small containers or individual packs)
- All donated items should be new or gently used (i.e., no holes or stains, etc.)
We will have collection barrels located at our entryways for donations, or you may drop off a donation at door one from 8am - 9am or 10am - 3pm. Thanks for all your help!
~Mrs. Harxhi and Mrs. Buitrago
COMMUNITY BASED OPPORTUNITY
Camp Invention 2022!
ESS RECRUITMENT EVENT
Help Staff Our Schools!
ESS is looking to speak with anyone interested in working as a Substitute Teacher, Substitute Paraprofessional, or Permanent Paraprofessional.
ESS is also excited to announce two new recruitment initiatives.
- ESS Career Kickstart $125 Incentive aims to help newly hired employees with the costs associated with hiring in as a Substitute and obtaining their credentials. Newly hired employees who meet minimum work requirements will be eligible for compensation to cover costs associated with becoming a substitute teacher or para. ESS will reimburse up to $125 to new employees to help cover costs associated with fingerprinting, TB Tests, and Substitute Certifications. Please see attached for the full flyer and more information can be found by going to Kickstart.ESS.com
- NEW ESS Refer a Friend Program has expanded and now rewards $100 to the referrer. Now anyone can refer friends and family to come work with ESS as a Substitute or Permanent Paraprofessional. You do not need to currently be hired as an ESS or District Employee. Anyone can register to become a referrer and share a unique link with interested friends, family, anyone! If the referred applicant hires in with ESS and works 10 assignments within their first 45 days of employment, the referrer qualifies for a $100 bonus. Please see the attached flyer and visit Refer.ESS.com for full details and requirements.
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Our Amazing PTO
Click Here to access our PTO's website where you can learn everything you need to know about our PTO including their mission, the PTO board, fundraising and how you can help!
Available to "Sub" In Our Schools?
Click Here if you would like more information on how you can support our schools by working as a substitute teacher.
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Cedar Grove Elementary
Location: 173 Cedar Grove Road, Toms River, NJ, USA
Phone: 732-505-5830
Twitter: @TRProudPatriots