Cubs' ROAR Newsletter
Volume 1, Number 1 - September/October 2022
Principal's Message
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT - Morning Arrival & Afternoon Dismissal
Arrival & Dismissal:
- Students may not be dropped off before 8:40am, and they are considered late after 8:50am.
- Students may not be picked up early before 3:25pm, unless it is a verified emergency (appointment, etc.).
- We begin our schoolwide dismissal procedures at 3:00pm, so students may not be picked up between 3:00pm and 3:25pm.
- If your students is coming in late due to an appointment, please be sure to provide a doctor's note.
- If your student needs to leave early due to a doctor's appointment, please make sure to notify the teacher in writing on the day of the appointment, if it will be an early pickup. We may not disrupt instruction on a whim. Therefore, communication with the school/teacher well before pickup is important.
Vehicular Traffic:
- Our arrival begins at 8:40am and the school day begins at 8:50am.
- If you are dropping off or picking up during these times of day, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY. These times are high traffic times of day and we have staff, students and parents moving in the parking lot.
- Be sure follow and adhere to the signs - DO NOT PARK ON THE CURB. Our curb is drop off only at arrival and dismissal times. DO NOT PARK ON OUR GRASS, as these areas are not designated parking.
- We are working closely with our Lindenwold Police Department to ensure that our traffic rules and regulations are being followed.
September School-Wide Celebrations
Our Magic Show was hosted by Jake Strong!
He showed us some of his tricks and students were mesmerized!
He even asked for helpers!
October Celebrations
Hispanic Heritage Month - During this month, School Five teachers and students worked on learning about their designated country, including important facts about the demographics, culture, geography and people. As our culminating activity, we hosted a Parade of Countries that took place around our bus loop. Students in their country's colors walked/danced the parade route with their flags and accessories to music. It was great to see all of the impressive work our students learned and were able to present.
Week of Respect - This week our students learned about some important pillars of respect, which we discuss and practice at School Five on a daily basis. All students were able to dress down for this cause with a daily theme.
Red Ribbon Week - This week is a very important week at School Five as well because through our daily themes, students learn the importance of being drug and alcohol free. Students also had an opportunity to dress down during this week, while learning about the daily themes.
Kindergarten - Our Newest Students!
In October, they were deep in the learning of letters and sounds, as well as numbers and shapes. Our Kindergarten students also celebrated Fire Prevention Week, where each class was able to meet some of the town’s firefighters who taught the students how to be safe and what to do in case of a fire. At the end of the month, each classroom celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by displaying our learning about a different country. Kindergarten students participated in our Parade of Countries, where we showed all of the things we did and learned about our countries. Finally, at the end of the month, as a celebration of Fall Harvest, our Kindergarten students had the opportunity to go pumpkin picking on school grounds.
Fire Prevention Week/Assembly - Our Kindergarten students participated in a Fire Prevention Assembly, where they were taught what to do in case of fire and not to be afraid of the firefighters in case of a fire. They had the opportunity to see one of Lindenwold's own firefighters dress in their attire. Students also had the opportunity to see the fire truck closeup.
Fireman Dominic Krawchuck
Firewoman Kelly Krawchuk
Firewoman Kelly Krawchuk
Mrs. Mercado's Kindergarten Class poses in front of the apparatus!
Students pose with Lindenwold Firefighters!
Our students are listening to the presentation!
Kindergarten Looked For Just the Right Pumpkin
We've Picked Our Pumpkins!
We Decorated Them in Class!
First Grade Rocks!
Also, attached are some photos of our reading centers (word game center, chromebook center, teacher groups and independent reading). Students also went on a noun hunt around the school! Classes walked around identifying people, places, and things that they could see around School Five!
First Graders Learning About Sentences!
They're on a Long/Short Vowel Scavenger Hunt!
We think they have found a Vowel!
Students in Chromebook Center
Students in Word Game Center
Students in Independent Reading Center
~First Grade Pictures~
Stupendous Second Graders!
Our students have also celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month during September and October and learning many new things about their different countries. On Friday, October 21st, they took part in a school-wide Parade of Countries to honor their countries.
Some of the Second Grade highlights were:
- Dress as Your Future Self & Dance Party
Fall Celebration
Biscuit the Dog Came to Visit
They Grew Radish Plants!
Students designing their bird feeder prototypes!
Students designing their bird feeder prototypes!
Students designing their bird feeder prototypes!
Students created X-rays of their Hands!
They created Yummy Plants!
They Grew Radish Plants, too!
Ms. Mount's Class is READY for the Parade of Countries!
Second Grade on the Parade route!
Ms. Orth's Class is READY for the Parade of Countries!
Terrific Third Graders!
Ms. Mojica's Class Gave Us Zen Strategies!
They Drew Pictures and Gave Us Bookmarks to Color for A Moment of Mindfulness!
The Zen Zone!
Measurement takes form in many ways!
Students with their Ky'nex pieces!
Students made these awesome Ky'nex cars!
Students working on chromebook tasks as a group!
Students beginning the collaborative work on Science concepts!
Students have made some of their towers!
Student starting his work!
Students working on the invisible forces on the ramp!
Student completed one tower!
Fourth Graders!
Students created lava!
Students worked to determine the thickness of the lava!
Students explored the breakdown of rocks using sugar cubes!
Literacy & Math Night - Grades 3-4
Our Dive Into Learning Team!
We Welcomed Our Students & Families!
Our Students Working In Math Stations!
School Five Staff Encourage READING!
Students Took Home Reading Books as a Treat for Attending!
One of our Stations in the Media Center!
Students Selecting Books!
Welcome to The Litera-Sea Room!
Students took Time for A Group Picture!
Principal's Chat & Chew
A HUGE shoutout to Mrs. Bernardino (Supervisor), Mrs. Scherf (Math Coach) and Mrs. Strong (Literacy Coach) who co-hosted this event with Mrs. Martinez-Preyor (Principal). Their support and expertise was invaluable. We look forward to our next Principal's Chat & Chew in the new year.