Staff Weekly
August 30, 2019
Summer Snapshot
NEW HOME FOR PERMANENT RECORDS
Chalk The Walk
On September 4th, our PVS families are invited to draw and write positive messages and wishes for students and staff for the upcoming school year. They will be writing on the sidewalks all around the school. Staff are invited to participate. This is a BYOC (Bring Your Own Chalk) event. Click HERE to view the flyer. :)
Opening Day STARS Assembly
Fifth and sixth grade assemblies will be digital. The assembly will be sent for classroom presentation and viewing as soon as it is available.
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE
New Jersey is a mandatory reporter state, which means that anyone who witnesses or even suspects child abuse or neglect must call the SCR, which operates 24/7/365. The hotline staff handles over 10,000 calls a month alleging child abuse or neglect and/or requesting program referrals. Many of these calls are from educators, law enforcement and health care workers. While it has always been allowed, this new law strongly encourages youth to also report abuse and/or neglect, whether their own or that of a friend or classmate.
SCR screeners are trained caseworkers and they know how to respond to reports of child abuse/neglect. Whenever possible, a caller should provide all of the following information:
Who: The child and parent/caregiver’s name, age and address and the name of the alleged perpetrator and that person’s relationship to the child.
What: Type and frequency of alleged abuse/neglect, current or previous injuries to the child and what caused you to become concerned.
When: When the alleged abuse/neglect occurred and when you learned of it.
Where: Where the incident occurred, where the child is now and whether the alleged perpetrator has access to the child.
How: How urgent the need is for intervention and whether there is a likelihood of imminent danger for the child.
The phone number for reporting abuse can be found posted in the Welcome Lobby and by the phone in the Staff Workroom.
9/11 Remembrance:
Wednesday, September 11th, will mark the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I will read a brief statement during morning announcements. All staff and students are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue.
Open Houses, 2019
- Tuesday, September 17th - Grade 4
- Wednesday, September 18th - Grades 5 & 6
Some Announcements and Reminders
Poster Printer - New Location
The poster printer is located in the Welcome Lobby Office (A123) with Mrs. Short. Please click HERE for directions on how to print.
Lanyards
Please be sure you are sporting your lanyards. This is a practice we established last year and it works well.
Scan to Sign In
Teachers start time is 7:25. Be sure you are signing in at the Lobby Guard station on time. If you leave the building during your lunch, you will need to scan out, and scan in again upon your return.
Fourth Grade Band Assembly
Mr. Kahn will present his annual instrument assembly to the fourth grade on Tuesday, September 17th. It will begin at 9:00 in the cafeteria. Students will sit at their lunch tables.
A Peek at the Next Two Weeks
- First Day of School for Students
Friday, September 6th, Day 2
- School Spirit Day - Wear your blue and silver
Monday, September 9th, Day 3
- PTA Meeting, PVS at 7PM
Tuesday, September 10th, Day 4
Wednesday, September 11th, Day 5
- Patriot Day - Wear red, white, and blue
Thursday, September 12th, Day 6
Friday, September 13th, Day 1
- School Spirit - Hat Day
STAFF STARS & SHOUT OUTS!
Tech STARS to Shawn and John for all they do to keep our students and staff connected and updated!
Staff - Please continue to send your STARS and SHOUT OUTS to Mrs. Porter for inclusion in our weekly newsletters.
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Pleasant Valley School
Email: hackett-slimmj@harrisontwp.k12.nj.us
Website: www.harrisontwp.k12.nj.us
Location: 401 Cedar Road, Mullica Hill, NJ, USA
Phone: 856-223-5120
Twitter: @HTWPSchoolsNJ