LAF News
September 23
Flood Buckets
This is just a reminder that when purchasing the items to stick to what is exactly on the Flood List. While buying more or other items may seem generous it will complicate the packing of each bucket.
Thank you in advance for your help.
School Directory
We are happy to roll out a new online version of the school directory which can be found in the Genesis Parent Portal under the School Information - School Directory tab.
The contact info in the directory has been published except for those who have opted out by last Friday. You have the ability at any time to publish or unpublish any phone, email, or physical address in the system by using the "Update Contact Information" button. The changes become live and viewable by other parents as you save them.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF MINI MARATHON PARTICIPANTS!!!
SPIRITWEAR
LAFAYETTE FALL SPIRITWEAR is now available on-line until Monday, Sept 25th! This year we've included Nike and Underarmour shorts and tops as well as short and long-sleeve graphic tees, pj bottoms, hoodie sweatshirts and more!
https://kixnstix.com/spirit/lafayette_ave_school_2017/
Sample size are available in the LAF Office for reference if needed before ordering (no returns). Spiritwear profits the Lafayette PTO so please support while grabbing some great apparel or gifts for the kids! All spiritwear will be delivered in mid-Oct, if not earlier.
Any questions, contact Kate Ackermann or Christy Crawford.
Thank you!
Farm to School Visit
Thank you CEF
Here is what some of the students have to say:
- “They are just more comfortable for me.”
- “I feel like they make me pay attention more to my reading.”
- “I like sketching my ideas out on the table instead of paper.”
- “At first, I thought that I would mind that my work was gone, but I don’t.”
- “I like the furniture because it helps strengthen your core when you sit up straight. Also, gives you good writing posture.”
- “I like this furniture because when you're working you can move around so you're not still all the time.”
Thank You PTO
Reporting a Student’s Absence or Late Arrival
There are now two options for reporting a student who will be absent or late to Lafayette School.
- Parents may report a student’s absence or late arrival by logging on to the Genesis Parent Portal and selecting “Notify Attendance Office”. The next screen will give you options to record the attendance and leave a note. Please note the red arrow at the bottom of the screenshot below.
- A phone call may be made to the school’s attendance office at 973-457-2507.
Parents should notify the school using one of the above options by 8:15 a.m. on the morning of the student’s absence. Please be advised that parents who notify the school after 8:15 a.m. may receive a School Messenger notification alerting them that their child was marked unverified.
Please feel free to contact Marco Freyre, assistant principal, with any questions at (973) 457-2507 or mfreyre@chatham-nj.org.
After School Plans
If there is an emergency change to after school plans, please send an email to Jill Citron, jcitron@chatham-nj.org and Margaret Timpanaro, margaret.timpanaro@chatham-nj.org.