Cedar Grove Elementary School
Parent Patriot Post: 11/14/22
HOME OF THE "PROUD PATRIOTS"
The mission of Cedar Grove Elementary is to grow our students into respectful, curious and productive citizens.
Coat Drive this Week!
11/14/22 - 11/18/22
Important Dates & Cafeteria Info...
As you know, from previous district and school communications, federal waivers for free meals expired in June 2022. All districts have been required to return to pre-pandemic operations for the 2022-23 school year. Meals free of charge will be available only to those students who qualify through Direct Certification, Categorical Eligibility, or the 2022-2023 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals. Please contact the main office if you need assistance with completing an application: 732.505.5830.
We encourage you to review the weekly menu with your child to determine what days (if any) they will purchase lunch. Our district is committed to ensuring the health of our students and we will never deny a student lunch if they report that they are hungry or have not brought a lunch from home. Click on the live link to find the monthly Toms River Regional Schools Food Services Menu.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
November 14-16 -
- Mrs. Dalziel's Fifth Annual Coat Drive!
November 15 -
- "Glow-wear" Sale ($1 each - Cash only)
- PTO Laser Light Show (Families A-L @6:15pm; Families M-Z @7:30pm)
November 16 -
- Rain date for Grade Five Photo (Third time's a charm! Don't be late to school!)
November 18
- School Spirit Day - Happy Birthday Mickey! Wear your Disney best
November 23
- Early dismissal (Day before Thanksgiving)
November 24 - 25
- NO SCHOOL (Happy Thanksgiving!)
November 29
- Fall School Photo Make-ups & Retakes
- Positive vibe day - Wear a shirt/hoodie with a positive message
December 3 -
- PTO Sponsored Holiday Open House 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Wreath pick-up 1:00pm - 4:00pm (Door 41)
December 12
- School Spirit Day - Cozy Comfy Day - Wear holiday socks
December 13 -
- School Spirit Day - Channel your flannel; Wear your favorite flannel shirt!
December 14 -
- School Spirit Day - Spirit of the season; Dress for your winter holiday
December 15 -
- School Spirit Day - Candy Cane Day; Wear red and white
December 16 -
- School Spirit Day - Ugly Sweater Day; The uglier the better!
- Winter Chorus Concert for students only (The concert will be recorded by TV21 and shared via YouTube)
December 19 -
- School Spirit Day - Don’t sweat the last week before break; Wear your favorite sweats
December 20 -
- School Spirit Day - Dress like your favorite holiday character
December 21 -
- School Spirit Day - Wear your favorite holiday hat!
December 22 -
- School Spirit Day - Clash of the carolers -
- Grades K & 3 - wear green
- Grades 1 & 4 - wear red
- Grades 2 & 5 - wear blue
- Prepare to lounge - Wear your pj's
Congratulations!
October's Models of Good Character
PTO Laser Light Show
Don't Miss the Show!
Due to capacity restrictions in our gym, we will have two shows and tickets are color coded to ensure families attend the correct show. Tickets will be sent home with your child/ren.
- 6:15pm - Families with the last name A-L; Park in the front (Cedar Grove) parking lot and enter Door One (1)
- 7:30pm - Families with the last name M-Z; Park in the Brookside parking lot and enter door 16 or 19
Due to the nature of this event, students will sit on the floor of the gym for the show. Parents are welcome to stand or bring a beach chair and sit in the back of the gym so students have a clear viewing area. (Each show is approximately 45 minutes.)
On Tuesday morning, students will have an opportunity to purchase "Glow Wear" for $1 each. Please send in the exact change if your child/ren would like to purchase glow wear to use during the laser light show. Any additional supplies after the daytime sale will be available during the evening event.
Educator of the Year Nominations
Nominations are due THIS WEEK!
To nominate a well deserving educator, please see the "22-23 Educator of the Year Program" correspondence that was sent on 10/15/22 via School Messenger. If you would like us to send home a paper copy of the nomination form, please click here and one will be sent home to you.
Let's celebrate the hard working and dedicated teachers here at Cedar Grove Elementary!
It Takes a Village
Closing Academic Gaps
Mrs. DiMeo, Assistant Superintendent, recently shared an article in our latest Elementary Principal Newsletter that I think is worth passing along. We thank you for your partnership in growing our young "Proud Patriots." Article: "Solution to low test scores might not be what you think."
We appreciate the trust you place in us and we share the same goal of every student reaching their highest potential. I welcome your feedback and invite you to participate in our Parent Survey that was sent out in October. If you are interested, please see our October 2022 Parent Advisory Council Notes for more information on our PAC.
Annual Wreath Sale
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Important Links to Have on Hand
Schoolwide Rules
Family Handbook
PTO Events & Spirit Days
Our Amazing PTO
Click Here to access our PTO's website where you can learn everything you need to know about our PTO and how you can help!
Available to "Sub" In Our Schools?
Click Here if you would like more information on how you can support our schools by working as a substitute teacher.
District Calendar
22-23 Toms River Regional Schools District Calendar & School Schedules
Cedar Grove Elementary
Website: https://www.trschools.com/cedargrove/
Location: 173 Cedar Grove Road, Toms River, NJ, USA
Phone: 732-505-5830