Ashbrook News
Friday January 12th
Principal's Message
This week we had a very special music assembly for all of our students to enjoy courtesy of the PTA. The "Rockness" music show was lively, fun and engaging! Students were able to sing, identify instruments and move their bodies. Next week, we have a four day week as Monday is off (no school) in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please consider the ways that you can honor his legacy with community service and other service outreach opportunities.
Important Information:
Please make sure that there is someone waiting at the bus stop to receive your child every day. Students are not permitted to walk home unsupervised and therefore will be returned to the school to await pickup. Please know that this procedure is in place to ensure your child's safety.
All students are reminded to wear and keep their seatbelts on for the duration of the school bus ride. Positive rewards and incentives are being given for STAR behavior on the bus. Be on the lookout for the new bus key tag rewards that were sent home. Thank you for reminding and encouraging your child to "stay safe" by keeping their seatbelts on and using a low voice on the bus; your partnership is appreciated and valued.
MLK Jr. Day: No school- January 15th
Stay Safe
Take Responsibilty
Always be Kind
Being kind means that you show others you care and do things to make them feel happy.
Respect Everyone
Zones of Regulation
One approach we use to increase self-regulation skills in the classroom is the Zones of Regulation. The Zones is a framework that teaches students to identify feelings and use appropriate coping tools. Feelings and state of alertness are sorted into four colored zones. Students who are well regulated are able to be in the appropriate zone at the appropriate time. We encourage you to try using some of the "Zones" language at home with your child.
Blue Zone: Your body is running slowly. You may feel sad, bored, tired or sick.
Green Zone: Your body is ready to learn! You may feel happy, calm or focused. This is the Zone we expect students to be in for most of the day.
Yellow Zone: This is the caution zone, and your body starts to lose control. You may feel worried, stressed, annoyed, frustrated, silly or excited.
Red Zone: Your body is out of control. You may feel anger, aggression, or terror. This may look like a child having a tantrum or a meltdown.
It’s important to note that there is not a “bad” Zone as all of the Zones are expected at one time or another. More information on the Zones of Regulation can be found here. Kids Like Me also has tips and suggestions for using Zones of Regulation at home.
School Counselor Corner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Q3EBqTcyk
Save the date for the Great Kindness Challenge!
School Closures
UPCOMING BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Tuesday, January 16th, 7:30
Regular Session Meeting, Bobby's Run School @ the PAC
Principal's Book Recommendation
My little Golden Book about Martin Luther King Jr.- This book gives a developmentally appropriate look into Dr. King's life and legacy.
Volunteers Needed!
PTA Updates
January 15th, school is closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day. To honor
the spirit of service, the PTA invites your family to join us in an
in-person service activity at the Burlington County Library anywhere
from 10am to 3pm. Please see this link for more details.
January 22, the PTA encourages you to participate in a Community
Conversation with the superintendent and school admin. The topic will be
leveraging community wisdom, support, and expertise. So bring your
wisdom, support, and expertise!! While there you will get some PTA
updates. PLUS free childcare for school-aged children provided by EDC,
with "think like a scientist" activities. RVRHS volunteers will work
with the students on science-related "make and take" activities. Please
RSVP for EDC with this link.
https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fforms.gle%2fLQczUzY1bQT1SkRr9&c=E,1,hHOBc57sTCq7GMoYxcscPmDG5w7m01Xoxqx9zELjuZfbtr9PDJgvkGMJ3_MN9KKEgy59irVOFWHnHOv2-orLWeVnfUdA3oYo8-nPNyjqQZvPwgo,&typo=1
Feb 3rd, Lumberton PTA proudly present The Princess and Her FROG dance
(Father, Relative, Other Gentleman). Tickets will be sold online only
beginning Friday January 12 and ticket sales end Jan 26. All information
can be found on our website,
https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.lumbertonpta.org&c=E,1,mKZloLify5t5vbk447q7FObd8oPGCFrYoaRnZEBPAGw-EkYzmZgtDQuMi7nydzBH_Hitywt81qugJTEwwBSjQIJKh8UFZs7b1q4eFclySjDsJmPo&typo=1
Lots of other ways to help your teachers, plus volunteer opportunities,
can be found on the PTA website. So check it regularly!
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Jessica Kilgore Principal Ashbrook Elementary
Email: jkilgore@lumberton.k12.nj.us
Website: lumberton.k12.nj.us
Location: 33 Municipal Drive, Lumberton, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-518-0030