The Principal's Message
Cambridge School's Weekly Parent Newsletter
~ The Upcoming Week ~
Weekly Calendar
2.23.15 - Monday
- BOE Meeting 7pm
2.24.15 - Tuesday
- 1st Grade Theatre Trip (SBHS)
2.25.15 - Wednesday
- 5th Grade to Crossroads South Musical
2.26.15 - Thursday
- SB Parent Academy - GOOGLE DRIVE @ Crossroads North MS 7:00pm
2.27.15 - Friday
- 1st Grade Safety Program
~ IMPORTANT NOTES ~
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK
Thank you for another fantastic week at Cambridge School! Hopefully, we will not see any more SNOW!! :)
PARCC Resources
South Brunswick School District Assessment Website http://www.sbschools.org/departments/testing_services/index.php
New Jersey Department of Education Assessment http://www.state.nj.us/education/assessment/
Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career http://www.parcconline.org/about-parcc
- SBSD PARCC PARENT UPDATES FEB 2015
- PARCC1-A New Vision of Assessment
- NJDOE PARCC PARENT Resource 2015
Finally, our ANNUAL AUCTION is coming up!!! Please support your class basket for the 6th Annual Tricky Tray event. Class basket themes are listed on the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1icyvyWJMcIZFu0jdVuzEbYHLGPOcwtT_coP-LGDBTqE/edit?usp=sharing
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Capes :)
SHOW YOUR CAMBRIDGE PRIDE
~ PTO NEWS ~
Annual Auction Information
Attention Cambridge Small Business owners......don't forget we are looking for Small Business Owners within our school community who would like to take AD Space out in our 6th Annual Tricky Tray Brochure. Advertise to over 400 Families within our school community. Each participant at the Tricky Tray will receive a copy of the event brochure.
**Information regarding Ad Space is posted on the Friday Folder documents.**
Club Information
Today is the LAST DAY of 4/5 Super Science.
K/1 Super Science is the only club that will conclude next Tuesday, February 24th.
Club Confirmations for Spring Enrichment Clubs went out on Tuesday. If you were suppose to receive a confirmation for your child and did not, please contact Christina.O’Brien@sbschools.org *This is not the time to register for a club…..registration is NOW CLOSED!
Variety Show Audition Confirmations went out this past week. Please remember to notify Lindsey.Fischer@sbschools.org if your child is no longer able to attend. All students should come with the signed document that was e-mailed. Students should bring a light NUT FREE snack and busy work with them to their audition. Pick up is at the main doors promptly at 5:45 pm. Please be prompt!
Please note the update to the Tuesday Club Schedule to reflect the sessions missed on January 27th.
Club Recap
**TUESDAYS**
January 6 – February 17
3:30 – 4:30
(Reflects missed session on 1/27)
*Kindergarten and 1st Grade Super Science
(Pick up is at the middle modular unit)
*Stock Market Game Club – Tuesday Group
(Pick up is at the 4th and 5th Grade dismissal doors (A-22) facing Cambridge Road)
Wednesdays
January 7 – February 11
3:30 – 4:30
*2nd and 3rd Grade Super Science
(Pick up is at the middle modular unit)
*Stock Market Game Club – Wednesday Group
(Pick up is at the 4th and 5th Grade dismissal doors (A-22) facing Cambridge Road)
Wednesdays
January 7 – February 11
****3:30 – 5:30****
*COUGAR STUDIOS
(Pick up is at the main entrance)
***FRIDAYS***
January 9 – February 20
(Reflects missed session 2/6)
3:30 – 4:30
*4th and 5th Grade Super Science
Please allow ample time to park and arrive safely on time. Any student left past the dismissal time (and is not enrolled in the Community Education After School Program) will be sent to the After School Program and a $25 non-negotiable fee will be assessed. Habitual offenders will be dis-enrolled from the Club Program and refunds will not be given. Please make every attempt to make alternate pick up arrangements if you cannot be on time.
*Unless your child is enrolled in the Community Education After School Program, please do not ring the buzzers to be let into the building.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Skate Night
Don't forget to purchase your Skate Night Tickets! Skate Night will be on Friday, March 13th from 5:30 - 7:30 at ProSkate. You can purchase your tickets until Monday, March 2nd. The Flier is on Friday Folder.
Friday, Mar 13, 2015, 05:30 PM
Pro Skate, South Brunswick Township, NJ, United States
From the Health Office
Give Kids A Smile Day
Friday, February 6, 2015
Free dental care for your child age 12 or younger. Appointments fill quickly, so don't delay. For more information, see the Friday Folder, go to www.njda.org, or call Mrs Guidice, our school nurse for more information.
SPECIAL NOTE TO Fifth Grade Parents:
The New Jersey Department of Health requires two additional immunizations for all students. Upon turning 11 years old and entering sixth grade, students are now required to receive the DTap and Meningococcal vaccine. Please speak with your doctor regarding these vaccines. The South Brunswick Board of Education also strongly recommends a physical examination during this developmental stage. If you have any questions, please call our nurse, Mrs. Dawn Guidice at 732-297-2941 x 3553.
Infectious Diseases
People are exposed to infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, parasites) through the air, water, food, blood and other body fluids. Many infectious diseases can be prevented by following these guidelines:
- Keep immunizations up to date for children and adults. Speak to your doctor about the flu shot if you haven’t already received it.
- Use antibiotics exactly as prescribed and only when needed.
- Report to your doctor any worsening infection that does not get better after you take a prescribed antibiotic.
- When sick, allow time to heal and recover.
- Wash your hands frequently-before eating, before preparing food, after using the bathroom, after blowing your nose or coughing and sneezing into your hands and after touching an animal.
- Do not touch your face to avoid the transfer of germs into your body via your mouth, nose or eyes.
Guidelines for Sending Children to School
Parents are often concerned about their child missing school and may send a child back too soon after an illness. This not only exposes other children to disease but also puts the returning child at risk of relapse or contracting another illness that may be going around at school. Keep a child home from school if he/she:
- Has had a fever (a temperature of over 100 degrees) in the last 24 hours
- Has nausea and vomiting or has had diarrhea
- Has vomited during the night
- Has been exposed to a contagious disease and is exhibiting symptoms of that disease
- A child should be fever free, without the use of fever reducing medications (Tylenol, Advil), for 24 hours before returning to school. A fever refers to a temperature of 100 degrees or more.
- A child diagnosed with strep throat should be on antibiotics for 24 hours and be feeling well before returning to school.
- Children who have been home because of illness should not be brought to school for parties and/or special events on that day.
Dawn Guidice, RN, School Nurse
732-297-2941 x3553
Upcoming Events
- February 20th - PTO EVENT: BINGO NIGHT!
- February 23rd - Board of Education Meeting - 7:30pm
- February 25th - 5th Grade Trip to See Crossroads South Musical
- February 26th - SB Parent Academy: Google Drive
- March 2nd - WEEK OF 3rd Grade PARCC Testing
- March 2nd - Philly Zoo Assembly (Pre- School, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade)
- March 4th - PTO Meeting
- March 6th - PTO EVENT: 5th Grade Winter Fest
- March 9th - WEEK of 4th Grade PARCC Testing
- March 9th - Board of Education Meeting - 7:30pm
- March 10th - Science Can Dance Workshops for 2nd Grade (Part I)
- March 12th - Science Can Dance Workshops for 2nd Grade (Part II)
- March 13th - PTO EVENT: Skate Night - 5:30 - 7:30pm @ ProSkate
- March 16th - WEEK of 5th Grade PARCC Testing
- March 19th - SB Parent Academy - Financial Literacy
- March 23rd - Make-up Testing (if needed)
- March 23rd - Board of Education Meeting - 7:30pm
- March 24th - EARLY RELEASE DAY - Spring Conferences
- March 25th - EARLY RELEASE DAY - Spring Conferences
- March 25th - Lenape Museum for 3rd Grade
- March 26th - EARLY RELEASE DAY - Spring Conferences
- March 27th - EARLY RELEASE DAY - Spring Conferences
- March 30th - April 3rd - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK