EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Central Office Communications: Week of October 17, 2021
SUPERINTENDENTS UPDATE
Hello! Our district website and your child’s school website provides daily for updates on school events and important announcements. The parent portal has personalized information concerning your child and will be used for communicating important messages to you. I ask that questions about the functionality of the district be asked directly to district administration rather than using social media and stirring up anxiety among parents. Social Media has caused more harm than good due to the sharing of opinions and misinformation. Because of this, we will only use the district website to provide facts and clarity. We embrace all concerns and questions with open arms. The Superintendent’s Corner will also keep you abreast of all parental communications, reports to the Board of Education, and current Road Forward Plans regarding COVID-19.
The Road Forward : I stress the importance of completing the health affirmation document and adhering to not sending a student to school who feels ill or shows signs of any type of sickness. I thank you in advance for following this guidance. For more information, please see the FAQ Link. Atlantic County is in Orange status.
Our teachers, staff, and administration will make every effort to Embrace, Engage, and Educate every student every day!
#EHTPride #EHTReady #EHTStrong
Dr Gruccio
Superintendent of Schools
#EHTREADY: THE ROAD FORWARD
STUDENT HEALTH AFFIRMATION
Every student attending EHT Schools must submit a health affirmation form. This form should be reviewed and completed by a parent/guardian and submitted on the first day of school. We ask that in an effort to maintain a safe and healthy environment, you assess your child(ren) every day prior to school and keep them home from school if symptoms are present.
Forms in both English and Spanish are accessible at the following LINK.
COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES
For the most up to date information and resources regarding Covid-19, you can access this quick link on the district homepage at the following LINK.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)
To access frequently asked questions related to Covid-19, as well as general district and school information you can access the following LINK.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
IC PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION!
What if I do not have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account? Send an email to icportal@eht.k12.nj.us with the parent/guardian full name, students full name, students school and grade level, students birthdate, home and/or cell number and the parent/guardians email address.
ASPIRE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR ALL 4th/5th GRADE STUDENTS
ASPIRE registration is open to all current 4th and 5th grade students! Please check your email for the 21-22 ASPIRE registration form. If you did not receive the registration information as a 4th/5th grade parent contact or for more information email the ASPIRE staff at enrichment@eht.k12.nj.us
CLIMATE, CULTURE and #EHTPride
CLIMATE, CULTURE & #EHTPride
We are dedicated to learning together, growing together, and healing together within a positive school climate. Celebrations of recognition and reward for achievement, even the littlest steps, will occur in all of our schools as we value the importance of appreciation and respect. We have a lot of #EHTPride in taking care of our students and showcasing their achievements.
We are committed to setting a foundation of culture in our school that includes respect for diversity, inclusion and equity for ALL students and staff. To empower our school community to be positive, supportive, patient, and understanding.To unify all members around one central goal that includes nurturing a strong culture that allows students, teachers, staff, and community members to flourish as individuals and as a community.
With Every Hand Together, Every child, Everyday is provided a relevant learning experience. Our teachers collaborate in professional learning communities to review student progress in order to provide ALL students with the opportunity to learn at high levels. We know that in order to successfully educate each student, we must be cognizant of each student’s individual learning needs. This can only be accomplished if we work together to eliminate any predictability of achievement disparities by race, ethnicity, gender, language, disability, and/or economics. All faculty and staff participated in equity training during our professional learning days. Together, we can achieve more!
#EMBRACE
EHT POSITIVE VIBES 365
Start your day on the right foot with some positive vibes from @ehtnjschools! Every morning @ehtnjschools will post a quote of the day to help kick off your day with a positive mindset. #ehtpride #ehtpositivevibes365
EHT SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOME MAT
@ehtnjschools is rolling out the "Welcome Mat" to our new staff! #ehtwelcomemat
SCHOOL MESSENGER REMINDER!
JUST SEND "Y" or "YES" to 67587
ATLANTIC PREVENTION RESOURCES: ACHIEVING PERSONAL BALANCE
Atlantic Prevention Resources will be holding group meetings through the month of November as part of their "Achieving Personal Balance" program. Participants will increase skills that will help provide a healthy balance in their lives. Virtual meetings will begin Monday, September 27th. For more information, email Amanda Hartman at ahartman@atlprev.org.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: RESOURCES!
Visit http://www.mhaac.info/ubw-schedule.html to find The Mental Health Association of Atlantic County's virtual schedule.
SOCIAL DISTANCING SHOULDN’T MEAN SOCIAL ISOLATION
The NJ Department of Children and Families have compiled a list of resources available 24/7. Visit http://mvnt.us/m1157179 for more information.
ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES!
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & RESOURCES
During these difficult times, please know that our guidance counselors, social workers, student assistance counselors, school nurses, and our High School Teen Center serve as available resources daily to assist with any concerns, fears, and/or anxieties.
Atlantic County Division of Public Health: “The Source” (linked)
Student resource card (Spanish/English)
EVERY HAND TOGETHER: PURSUING PUBLIC HEALTH
Every Hand Together: Pursuing Public Health: Every Hand Together: Pursuing Public Health: The following link is a playlist from Every Hand Together: Pursuing Public Health and a conversation with Mr. Santilli, Assistant Superintendent and Barbara Sabath from Family Promise of Atlantic County. The topic of this conversation is focused on homelessness: View the series at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPHdIS_LoCIo7ZxnvVOLnoUyC8i7HgkRv
THROWBACK THURSDAY!
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
JOB OPENINGS
For more information you can see all job openings and apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/eggharbor/onlineapp/
EHT TRANSPORTATION: JOB OPENINGS
Egg Harbor Township School District is now hiring bus drivers, bus aides and subs. Interested applicants can call 609-927-2443 ext 1710 or can now apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/eggharbor/onlineapp/
BECOME A SUBSTITUTE WITH EHT!
We're hiring for rewarding opportunities in Egg Harbor Township School District! To apply, visit https://bit.ly/3gGjAxX
FREE AND REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM APPLICATION
Free & Reduced Breakfast/Lunch Program: The Free and Reduced Meal Program offers several benefits including free/reduced meals, test fee waivers, and an opportunity to earn free college credits at the High School with the dual-enrollment program. For more information and to determine your eligibility, click this letter for more information: http://mvnt.us/m1217905
ATLANTIC COUNTY FOOD BANK RESOURCES
Please visit the Atlantic County Food Bank Resources (linked)
ATTENTION ALUMNI: YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A SUPERHERO!
The Egg Harbor Township High School Eagle Eye Newsletter is looking for alumni who are interested in being featured in an upcoming edition of the online publication. If you have a personal or professional accomplishment, a unique adventure or just something other EHTHS alumni may find interesting, please email: alumni@eht.k12.nj.us
THE NEST SCHOOL STORE IS ONLINE & OPEN!
BOE MEETING
ATHLETICS/FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS/ACTIVITIES
MESSAGE TO OUR STUDENT ATHLETES AND FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Show your continued support by cheering on our student athletes and musicians with #EHTPride!
GO EAGLES!
Dr. Gruccio
NJSIAA: For the most up to date information from the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) visit their website at https://www.njsiaa.org/
NCAA: Thinking about participating in athletics after high school? Then visit the following link from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to prepare: https://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future
NATIONAL ANTHEM PROJECT
WEEKLY DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS
Each week our principals share an update on what is happening in their respective schools. Check out the Weekly Digital Newsletters linked below.
Week of October 10, 2021
EHT Media Specialists (October 2021)
ABOUT US
EMBRACE-ENGAGE-EDUCATE
Email: ehtsd@eht.k12.nj.us
Website: www.eht.k12.nj.us
Location: 13 Swift Drive, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-646-7911
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EHTNJSchools/
Twitter: @EHTNJSchools