The News Flash
Florence Twp. School District -- BACK TO SCHOOL -- 2021-22
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
August:
8/18 - Genesis opens for parents to fill out paperwork and find classroom teacher names
8/19 - FTMHS 9th & 10th Grade Orientation
8/23 - Florence Board of Education Meeting
8/26 - Kindergarten Orientation
8/31 - Preschool Orientation & Riverfront 4th Grade Hello Day
September:
9/2 - Riverfront Open House
9/3 -- Riverfront Sports Physicals Due
9/7 - First Day for Staff and Students/EMP begins
9/8 - Riverfront Soccer Tryouts
9/13 - Extended Day Program (EDP) begins
9/14 - Riverfront Back To School Night
9/21 - Roebling Back To School Night
9/21 & 9/22 - Riverfront School Pictures
9/23 - FTMHS Back To School Night
9/24 - Florence Twp. Education Foundation Color Run
9/27 - Florence Board of Education Meeting
MASK UPDATE
SAFE RETURN PLAN
In accordance with NJ Executive Order 175, the FTSD Plan for Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services is posted on our website at https://www.florence.k12.nj.us/school-board/safe-reopening-plan-2021-22 for more information.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
IMPORTANT TO KNOW:
- To prepare for this school year, if your child will be taking the bus, please download the "Here Comes the Bus" app on your phone. See detailed information below!
- Face masks will be required throughout the school day, including at the bus stop and on the bus.
- Students will be required to sit in the same assigned seat on the bus every day.
PARENTS OF FTMHS STUDENTS ONLY...
To adequately plan transportation and remain within appropriate safety and health guidelines for our students returning in September, we ask that ALL parents of FTMHS students take the following survey and provide us with this critical information. Please complete this form by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 17th. This is not a final determination for the school year but will assist us in planning our transportation routes.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNr-STGt9AXkXfME_ALeFS0ohnqbL_gU8k8zVekJ3JTpV_-Q/viewform
EMP/EDP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
If your child is in grades K-6 and you are in need of before/after childcare for your child(ren), please click the link below to register them for the FTSD Early Morning Program (EMP) & Extended Day Program (EDP).
EMP starts the first day of school on Tuesday, September 7th. EDP starts on Monday, September 13th. Only students who have registered for our tuition-based program are eligible to attend. Once registered more detailed information will be forthcoming! If you should have any questions please contact Gina Dunphy, EMP/EDP Coordinator at gdunphy@florence.k12.nj.us.
TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD(REN) TO ATTEND EMP/EDP CLICK HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR0t8WiBUTOU4RAu6BmmYz4Gl1HmaEkJhqtWHfGshu5c9XYg/viewform
SCHOOL SCHEDULE INFORMATION
FTMHS -- 7:40 am to 2:05 pm
Riverfront -- 7:55 am to 2:28 pm
Roebling Elementary -- 8:20 am to 2:50 pm
GENESIS PARENT PORTAL INFORMATION
On Wednesday, August 18th, the Genesis Parent Portal will be open to review your child's student schedule for the 2021-2022 school year. In order to obtain your child's information, you must first complete/update/sign-off on important electronic forms. Afterward, please use this extremely valuable tool to monitor your child’s grades, assignments, and attendance throughout the school year.
If at any time you have questions/concerns/issues with your Genesis account please contact your child's building administrator.
Riverfront Open House
Was your child new to the school last year? Are you new to our district this year? Was your child full remote last year and nervous about the first day? Have you never been to our building?
Then JOIN us on Thursday, September 2nd between 12:30-1:30pm for self guided tours and meet your teachers and administration! This is a day to walk the halls before starting school the first day of school! Please note all students must be accompanied by an adult. Masks are strongly encouraged at this time.
Positions Available
FTSD is now hiring bus drivers & aides as well as before & after caregivers. Full-time and substitute positions are available. This is a great job for people who love children and are willing to serve our community, especially for moms/dads and those retired. Please spread the word!
2021-2022 Summer Assignments
Roebling Elementary & Riverfront School are not requiring summer assignments this year.
However, below is a detailed list of summer Math & English requirements for students attending Florence Twp. Memorial H.S. Math and English teachers discussed this information with students before the end of the school year. Summer reading books are available at the HS for any students who are in need of them.
21-22 Summer Reading List for all Grade Levels: https://bit.ly/2UaX2Pd
CP Algebra 1 & Algebra 1: https://bit.ly/3i7X6ar
CP Geometry & Geometry: https://bit.ly/3xFx0C9
Honors Geometry: https://bit.ly/2VHn4u1
Honors Algebra 2 & Algebra 2: https://bit.ly/2U3edT6
Integrated Math 3: https://bit.ly/3xENHO9
Honors Pre-Calculus & Pre-Calculus: https://bit.ly/2UJgEdh
AP Calculus & Calculus: https://bit.ly/3xF5qFl
Just as a reminder, information regarding your child’s Math and English courses for the 21-22 SY are available in Genesis. Your child’s schedule for the 21-22 SY will not be available until mid-August.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s course requests, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s School Counselor:
Mrs. Sebastian nsebastian@florence.k12.nj.us
Mr. Varga jvarga@florence.k12.nj.us.