Sussex Star Bursts!
Principal's Corner
We will continue to assess our arrival and dismissal procedures until the process is as smooth as possible while maintaining the safety of our children.
The Sussex Star Burst Newsletter will provide families up-to-date information, so you are informed. The Newsletter coupled with Swift K12 notifications is our primary means of communicating. My goal is not to overwhelm your inbox when possible. To that end, it is crucial to read it in its entirety not to miss important information. MSD will continue to share important information on the Coronavirus Update Center and our MSD Forward pages.
Please know that I am here to help and support you in any way that I can. Feel free to reach out to me directly at lorri.vaccaro@msdk12.net or call the office to schedule an appointment at (973) 292-2250.
Be well,
Lorri Vaccaro
Principal
Welcome Back from the MEF!
MORRIS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IS YOU!
The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of education and educational opportunities for all Morris School District students. We work hand in hand with the District administration to identify and support needs as they emerge. Learn more about how the MEF works to enrich and inspire the academic pursuits of all our students by clicking here. Supporting every school and every classroom, we are #ReturningTogether!
Click on this video link for more information about what the MEF does for you!
Introducing our New Administrative Assistant
Please join me in welcoming her to the Sussex Avenue School community. To reach her email diana.pinto@msdk12.net or call (973)292-2250 ext 6550.
ACTION REQUIRED
PowerSchool Parent Portal
- Important information is posted to the Parent Portal for your child(ren): attendance; schedules and teacher contact information; bus numbers, stops and times; report cards; and historical grades.
- Please create a Parent Portal account as soon as possible and make sure you can access the portal so that you can view the information listed above (see the link to instructions below). The most current information is shown in the Parent Portal and is updated on a nightly basis.
- Please also complete the Annual Student Update as soon as possible so that you receive all communications from the District and your child’s school (see the link to instructions below). The Annual Student Update provides us with confirmed and updated contact information for parents/guardians and emergency contacts and also includes links for your review of key policies.
- CLICK HERE for instructions on setting up your Parent Portal account and completing the Annual Student Update. If you have any questions or encounter any problems, please send an email to msdannualupdate@msdk12.net.
Daily COVID Screening Form
This year, we will require a single “Statement of Assurance” at the beginning of the school year to certify each family’s understanding that students must be checked for symptoms and a series of questions must be answered each day. The Statement of Assurance can be found in the Parent Portal.
If you have any questions or encounter any problems with your Parent Portal please send an email to msdannualupdate@msdk12.net.
Please note, we will begin excluding students from school on Wednesday, September 15 if we do not have the signed form in PS.
Mark Your Calendar
This Week:
September 15- October 15- Hispanic Heritage Month
September 16- Yom Kippur- School Closed
September 17- Spirit Day- Wear your Sussex School Gear or School Colors (blue & white)
Looking Ahead:
September 20- iReady Window Opens
September 30- Back to School Night- More details to follow.
MSD Assessment System 2021-2022
Some highlights about K-5 schools are below.
I. Trimester Reporting Periods
- Trimester 1: September 9 - December 10
- Trimester 2: December 13 - March 18
- Trimester 3: March 21 - June 20
II. Standards-Based Report Cards
- K-5 report cards are aligned to trimester reporting periods and provide feedback on student achievement toward learning standards.
- The first two report card distributions will be coupled with parent conferences and standardized testing data.
- The final trimester report card will be administered after the academic year and include a narrative on student growth, development, and learning.
III. Parent Conferencing
- Parent Conferences will occur twice during the academic year and align with the first two trimester reporting periods. These conferences will provide more dialogue and transparency related to student growth and development toward learning standards, iReady diagnostic testing, and teacher-developed assessments.
Sussex Avenue Home and School Association (HSA)
HSA Eblast
Each week the HSA shares an " E-Blast" within this newsletter that contains information on the activities/opportunities scheduled to support our students and staff. Please read this week's E-Blast to mark your calendars for upcoming events and participate in the fundraising efforts that allow all of these fantastic things to happen. You can find the Sussex E-Blast by clicking the link. SUSSEXEBLAST