October in National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to focus and raise awareness on bullying. Addressing and preventing bullying is something that everyone can do, every day. Educators and teachers can create a safe, supportive learning environment and a classroom culture of positivity, inclusiveness and respect. They can reward students for positive social behavior. Parents and caregivers can talk with their children about their school and digital life, and the many roles children can play in bullying. By asking open-ended questions, they can talk about their children’s experience and communicate expectations about appropriate behavior. Parents are the primary role models for their children, and when they model the behavior they expect from their children, they teach through actions.

Bring your best smile and dress to impress for picture day on Monday, October 10th! All students will have their photo taken on this day. Bright Eyes and Preschool students will participate in picture day at Memorial School.

If you would like to place your order online, please visit mylifetouch.com. Use School ID Code: EVTZMNWMF.

Halloween will be celebrated on Monday, October 31st. Students in grades K-2 should bring costumes to school and will change into them at some point during the day.

Preschool students who attend Memorial School will wear their costumes to school. Parents are invited to attend the preschool parade at Memorial School according to the times noted below:

AM Bright Eyes - 10:45 AM

PM Bright Eyes & IPK - 1:15 PM

Preschool parents are asked to line up along the playground side of the blacktop area at Memorial School.

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Please see the information below regarding parade information for New Albany:

1. Parade spectators should park along New Albany Road or in the Covenant Presbyterian Church lot.

2. The parking lot will be closed during the parade time.

3. All students will walk out of the main entrance, down the drive way sidewalk, along New Albany Road, and back up the bridge sidewalk.

4. Students should come to school with their costumes, and will change prior to the parade. If a costume has props, consider leaving these at home, as they are often misplaced, dropped, or forgotten in school.

5. *Reminder*: NO fake weapons of any kind are allowed. We respectfully ask that costume masks that obscure the complete face not be worn, so as not to impair breathing or vision. We need all students to be able to walk safely through the parade route.

6. Teachers will organize holiday activities/celebrations and will correspond with parents about any needed supplies prior to the date. Teachers will also inform parents who are chosen to assist with classroom celebrations.

Having a child diagnosed with dyslexia can be a traumatic experience. While dyslexia can make reading more difficult, with the right instruction, almost all individuals with dyslexia can learn to read. Many people with dyslexia have gone on to accomplish great things. Among the many dyslexia success stories are Thomas Edison, Stephen Spielberg, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Charles Schwab.

Dyslexia is a neurological condition caused by a different wiring of the brain. There is no cure for dyslexia and individuals with this condition must learn coping strategies. Research indicates that dyslexia has no relationship to intelligence. Individuals with dyslexia are neither more nor less intelligent than the general population. But some say the way individuals with dyslexia think can actually be an asset in achieving success.

To learn more about dyslexia, please click on the fact sheet below.

Ms. Mohler and Mrs. Forcier will lead several fun October events. Please see below for details.

Week of Respect (spirit week)

Respecting Everyone's Differences

• Monday, October 3rd: Sweatpants & Sweatshirts - Showing respect is no sweat!
• Tuesday, October 4th: Mismatch Day - We are all unique!
• Wednesday, October 5th: Wear something that represents you or your culture - This is ME!
• Thursday, October 6th: Wear tie-dye or peace inspired clothing - Keep the Peace!
• Friday, October 7th: Wear any school color or spirit wear - Show your Cinnaminson Pride!

Omegaman Assembly

• Monday, October 17th: Students and staff are invited to dress as a Superhero

National Bullying Prevention Unity Day

• Wednesday, October 19th: Wear Orange to Prevent Bullying and to Promote Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusion

Red Ribbon Week

Promoting Healthy Habits

• Monday, October 24th: Healthy Habits - What are habits? - Wear RED!
• Tuesday, October 25th: Healthy Habits - Staying Active
• Wednesday, October 26th: Healthy Habits - Nutrition Tips
• Thursday, October 27th: Healthy Habits - Self Care - Wear your comfy pajamas to school!
• Friday, October 28th: Healthy Habits - Make time for fun

If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to students, staff, and their families by Cinnaminson Township School District.

Care Solace's team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365)
• Search on your own OR click 'Book Appointment' for assistance by video chat, email or phone via https://caresolace.com/cinnaminson

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about this program, please reach out to Devon Mohler - mohlerd@cinnaminson.com.

The month of October is most recognized for Halloween costumes and trick-or-treating for bags full of candy. So, it shouldn’t surprise us that October is also recognized as National Dental Hygiene Month. The entire month is dedicated to promoting healthy mouths, gums, and teeth to allow ourselves to enjoy candy at the end of the month.

Kid’s Oral Health Tips for Parents

1.Brush your Teeth Together. Leading by example goes a long way. Make brushing teeth together in the morning and nighttime part of your routine. This encourages your child to look forward to brushing with you, and you get to be like one of their favorite people!
2. Incentive Brushing with Rewards. If your child is reluctant to brush, you may be able to offer a reward that encourages brushing. Some families even find success when using a star chart or other reward system.
3. Set a Timer. A two-minute timer will help your child know when they can stop brushing and keep them accountable. You can also challenge your child to see if they can brush for the whole two minutes without stopping.
4. Tasty Flavors + Fun Dental Products. A lot of kids respond well to toothbrushes with their favorite character on it, flavored toothpaste or mouthwash. It can help make toothbrushing fun and exciting to look forward to.

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Yearly health screenings will begin to take place in the health office this Month. Nurse Socha will be assessing vision and hearing, as well as height, weight and blood pressure. Annual screenings help to address learning disabilities and any health abnormalities early on. Nurse Socha will begin these annual screenings in late October and continue until she has finished. Please be sure to notify the nurse if you wish for your child not to be screened.

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Parents of new Kindergartens: Any missing physical exams (within a year) and immunization records that you have not turned in should be emailed to Nurse Socha's at SOCHAC@CINNAMINSON.COM or dropped off at New Albany School. It is required by the state that these documents are to be completed within 30 days of the student's start date. https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/imm_requirements/vaccine_qa.pdf

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Fall is the peak time for many viral illnesses, as the cold weather can suppress your immune system and increase your vulnerability to infections. Sore throats are most often caused by a viral infection like the common cold. These illnesses show up more commonly during winter, but can happen year round. In addition to a sore, scratchy throat, a cold virus can cause your child to have a fever, runny nose and cough. Here are some home remedies to keep your child healthy and reduce missed school days:

• Saline nasal spray for nasal congestion and sore throats.
• Humidifier used in the bedroom at night to reduce dry air quality.
• Honey, cough lozenges, or mentholated rubs or help break down any excess mucus.

Please contact Nurse Socha if you have any questions or concerns at (856) 786-2284 ext 6832 or Sochac@cinnaminson.com.

Friday Pretzel Sales Are Back!

Cinnaminson Elementary Home and School Association (CEHASA) is sponsoring a

weekly soft pretzel fundraiser.

With a one-time purchase of $5, students will receive a soft pretzel on scheduled Fridays during October/November. In-school Fridays are 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, and 11/4. Pretzels must be preordered and will be delivered to students at the end of the school day.

This year CEHASA is offering parents the option to pre-pay pretzels for the entire school year. That total cost is $30.

Orders must have been placed by September 30th to be included in the Oct/Nov sale.

Forms will be forthcoming for the next round of pretzel sales.

**Please be advised – CEHASA is not able to refund monies if your student is not in attendance on the day of delivery or in the instance of a school closure. We will make every effort to ensure students receive their purchased pretzels.**

Anyone interested in volunteering to help with pretzel distribution please email cehasa@cinnaminson.com.

To learn more about CEHASA, please click here: CEHASA Website

The next CEHASA Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 22nd at

6:00 PM at New Albany School.

We are so excited to announce the September Pirates of the Month!

These students exhibited all five of the New Albany character traits:

~ Kindness ~ Respect ~ Honesty ~ Patience ~ Manners ~

Congratulations on a job well done!

In addition, we are grateful to our home and school association and education foundation, along with local businesses who support our school in various ways throughout the year. Thank You CEHASA, CEF, Due Amici, Nick's Pizza, and MJ Corp!