Cedar Grove Elementary School
Parent Patriot Post: 10/31/22
HOME OF THE "PROUD PATRIOTS"
The mission of Cedar Grove Elementary is to grow our students into respectful, curious and productive citizens.
THE POWER IN ME!
The Zones of Regulation
Starting in November, our students will begin learning about “The Zones of Regulation.” Cedar Grove Elementary has adapted this curriculum designed to foster self-regulation and emotional control. Students in kindergarten through grade five will spend approximately six weeks learning skills and strategies to improve their self-regulation.
“Self regulation is the ability to do what needs to be done to be in the optimal state for any given situation. This includes regulating one’s sensory needs, emotions, and impulses to meet the demands of the environment, reach one’s goals, and behave in a socially appropriate way” (Kuypers, 2019).
The Zones of Regulation (ZOR) is a framework to teach students about self-regulation. The ZOR categorize states of alertness and emotions into four colors: Blue, Green, Yellow and Red. Students will learn to build a “Toolbox” of strategies to recognize their levels of alertness and regulate their emotions to move to a “Green Zone.”
For additional mental health resources and information, please visit: https://www.trschools.com/students/mental-health-resources .
To learn how to create a Zones Check-in at home, view the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66ogmkG98pI
The Zones of Regulation is also available as an app (for a small fee). For more information, please visit: https://www.educationalappstore.com/app/the-zones-of-regulation .
Important Dates to Remember...
October 31 -
- NO ACCEL/CATCH PROGRAM!!
November 1
- Grade Five Class Photo 9:40am (*Please do not be late to school!)
November 7 - 11
- NO SCHOOL
November 15 -
- "Glow-wear" Sale ($1 each - Cash only)
- PTO Laser Light Show (Families A-L @6:15pm; Families M-Z @7:30pm)
November 18
- School Spirit Day - Happy Birthday Mickey! Wear your Disney best
November 23
- Early dismissal (Day before Thanksgiving)
November 24 - 25
- NO SCHOOL (Happy Thanksgiving!)
November 29
- Fall School Photo Make-ups & Retakes
- Positive vibe day - Wear a shirt/hoodie with a positive message
Grade Level Spotlight!
Grade One
Are you asking yourself if six and seven year old's can build human body systems and learn vocabulary such as "digestive," "circulatory" and "nervous" systems? Of course! They are Proud Patriots after all!
A Peek Into Last Week!
Fire Safety Assembly!
Thanks to the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention for coming out to Cedar Grove Elementary last week! Students learned cool facts about fire gear and tools, as well as practical tips for keeping safe. Hooray for community heroes!!
Oh, My Gourd!
Our Proud Patriots had tons of fun on Friday with a host of Fall and Halloween activities and parties! Isn't Autumn the best?!
Educator of the Year Nominations
Nominations are due November 18th!
Let's celebrate the hard working and dedicated teachers here at Cedar Grove Elementary!
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Important Links to Have on Hand
Schoolwide Rules
Family Handbook
PTO Events & Spirit Days
Our Amazing PTO
Click Here to access our PTO's website where you can learn everything you need to know about our PTO 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.
District Calendar
22-23 Toms River Regional Schools District Calendar & School Schedules
Cedar Grove Elementary
Website: https://www.trschools.com/cedargrove/
Location: 173 Cedar Grove Road, Toms River, NJ, USA
Phone: 732-505-5830