The Sandshore Scoop
Week Ending January 14, 2022
Calendar of Events
January 17th: School Closed
January 18th: SHSP Meeting 7 pm
January 31: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Administration Building
February 12th: SHSP Sweetheart Dance
February 14th: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Administration Building
February 26th: Sandshore Science Fair
February 28th: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Administration Building
March 14th: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Administration Building
March 28th: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm at the Administration Building
District Covid Testing Update
In order to provide better service to residents during a time of overwhelming need, drive-up testing is available daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at:
LabQ
100 International Drive
Budd Lake, NJ
Check out this week's Twitter highlights from Sandshore School!
Helpful District Links
Guidance Counselor's Corner
Elena Melekos, MA
School Counselor
Sandshore Elementary School
(973) 691-4003 ext. 3306
Twitter/Instagram: @SSCounselorMsM
January is Empathy Month
Notes from our School Nurse, Mrs. Suzanne Herbst
To report your child absent : Please call the attendance line and state the reason for absence.
973-691-4003 x 3009
It's easier than EVER to reach Mrs. Herbst. She now has a school issued mobile device that you can text with emergencies or questions that need a quick response! Text Mrs. Herbst for emergencies or with urgent needs or questions at 862-419-2776.
Updates from the SHSP
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the Sweetheart Dance on 2/12. Please email events@theshsp.com if you can help
It's time to register for the SCIENCE FAIR! Registrations are due by January 27. Go to www.theshsp.com/sciencefair for rules and to register.
Right at School Before and After Care Program
Click here to view their website.
Please update your Real Time Account
It is essential that you update your email, contact information, emergency contacts, and media release forms.
For more assistance with Real Time, please view this short Parent Portal tutorial.
For additional support email realtime@motsd.org
Sandshore Time Schedule
Regular Schedule:
8:50-3:50
Parent drop off is at 8:50 and pick up is 3:45.
Delayed Opening Schedule:
10:50-3:50
Bus pick up times are two hours later than normal.
Parent drop off is at 10:50.
Early Dismissal Schedule:
8:50-1:00
Community News
Follow us on Twitter! Information on school events will be available to families by following @MOSandshore
Please sign up for Twitter and follow the district @MountOliveTSD, Superintendent Zywicki @ZywickiR, and the schools:
MOHS – @PrincipalMOHS
MOMS – @mtolivemiddle
CMS – @CMSmtolive
Mountain View – @MtView07836
Tinc Road – @tincroadschool
Sandshore Elementary School
Ms. Jennifer Curry, Principal
email: jennifer.curry@motsd.org
Mrs. Kristy McFarlane, Instructional Supervisor
email: kristy.mcfarlane@motsd.org
Website: https://www.motsd.org/ss/
Location: 498 Sand Shore Road, Budd Lake, NJ, USA
Phone: 973.691.4003
Twitter: @MOSandshore