Potter News
May 2018
A Message from Ms. Cimino
During the week of April 30-May 4 we will be celebrating Staff Appreciation Week. We are very lucky to have the amazing and dedicated staff that we do! We are thankful for the positive influence they have on our students all year long, and are looking forward to spoiling them this week.
As the warmer weather quickly approaches we have been asked by many parents about spring clothing. Warm weather clothing should be appropriate and safe for a busy day at school. Opened toed shoes and shoes without backs, such as sandals, and shoes that are not tightly secured can be unsafe on the playground, walking up and down stairs and walking down crowded hallways. Additionally, our school is air conditioned making some summer shorts and tops not warm enough for the classroom.
As always school attire is up to the discretion of the parent. Safety, order, and discipline is at the discretion of the school. Please help us keep your child safe and warm enough in school this spring.
Student Council
Jump Rope for Heart
This year at Potter we are focusing on educating the students about why we are fundraising for the American Heart Association. Every teacher has resources they are using in the classroom to teach the students about heart healthy habits and ways to promote exercise in their daily lives. This year at our culminating event the students will spend time during the day doing jump rope and healthy living activities.
If you want to donate towards this amazing cause and help Potter reach its school goal please visit http://www.heart.org/jump
Please be on the look out for materials that your child will bring home this week regarding fundraising and the incentives that they will be able to earn. We are looking forward to another successful event!
End of Year Calendar Change
Last Day of School: Thursday June 21
Four Hour Sessions: June 19, 20, 21 (Dismissal at 12:50pm)
All other days in June will follow the full day schedule.
Kindergarten Registration
If you need to register your child for kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year, please visit the Administrative Annex at 62 Veeder Lane, just outside of H & M Potter School, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Children must be 5 years old by October 1, 2018 in order to register.
Arbor Day 2018
BTPD Station Visit
Reading Challenge
Schoolhouse Homework Help
Schoolhouse is a homework and academic skills program that is funded by the Berkeley Township School District.
Schoolhouse runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 PM at
235 Magnolia Ave. South Toms River.
District Reading Challenge
Please remember our ongoing District Reading Challenge.
As an incentive to encourage reading, students who participate in the Year Long Reading Challenge will receive a "Reading Challenge" certificate. In addition, students will receive an entry for a prize drawing for a Scholastic gift certificate for every 2 hours of reading completed and will be featured on our Facebook page and recognized at each school. Students can keep track of their reading hours by clicking the link below. To participate in the challenge, students must turn in reading logs at the end of every month. A list of suggested books can be found by clicking this link:https://goo.gl/DPUQ2m.
Beyond Band Aids with Mrs. Olsen
The Mobile Dentist is Back at Potter School!
The next scheduled visit is September 27th. Look for the registration forms to come home the beginning of the school year. This is a convenient way for your child to get their regular dental check ups. Grants are available for students without dental insurance. Contact the nurse for more info.
Your child's clothing.... please send in a change of clothes for your child! Accidents, spills, mud puddles, etc. happen regularly in school. When a student is uncomfortable from wet clothing, they are distracted and learning is difficult. Clothing in school saves time for everyone!
Your child's medication in school...if your child uses medication in school, it must be picked up by a responsible adult or parent at the end of the school year or it will be discarded. Each year, your child needs an updated care plan and doctor's orders to continue medication use. All medical forms are available to print online at our website www.btboe.org.
May Happenings
May 2: Preschool and Kindergarten STEM night @ BTES 6pm (for those who registered for this event)
May 4: Spirit Day, Star Wars "May the Fourth Be With You"
May 4: Fourth Grade Student Orientation at BTES
May 7-May 15: PARCC Testing Grades 3, 4
May 9: Fourth Grade Parent Orientation at BTES, 6pm
May 10: Principal's Lunch
May 11-May 18: Book Fair
May 12: Progress Reports display on Parent Portal
May 14: Book Fair Family Night, 6-8pm Library
May 14: PTA Meeting, 7pm APR
May 17: 3rd and 4th Grade Book Club, 6:30pm @ Berkeley Library
May 22: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30pm @ BTES
May 23: 4th Grade Battle of the Books, 2pm in the APR
May 23: Gifted and Talented Night of Rising Stars, 6pm @ BTES
May 24: Talent Show, 2pm APR
May 25: Superhero Day, Dress Like a Superhero
May 25: Four Hour Session, Dismissal @ 12:50pm
May 28: School Closed for Memorial Day
May 29: Jump Rope for Heart Event, please send back any donations
May 29: Spirit Day, Wear Red, White and Blue!
May 30: Fourth Grade Trip to iPlay America
May 31: Preschool and Kindergarten Field Day
H & M Potter School
Melissa Gallagher, Assistant Principal
Email: acimino@btboe.org
Website: www.btboe.org
Location: 60 Veeder Lane, Bayville, NJ, USA
Phone: (732) 269-5700
Twitter: @berkeleypotter