Staff Weekly
November 22, 2019
Wreaths Across America at Harrison Elementary
Better Than Carrots or Sticks
We will begin in January, however, I'll order the books by the end of the month. We can take 30 participants. Some information in advance:
- We know these authors - Dominique Smith, Doug Fisher, and Nancy Frey!
- Like last year, we will be asking book clubbers to lead sessions after the first meeting. Sign up in groups!
- There are 6 chapters, so we will have 6 sessions: January 15, 22, 29 and February 11, 18, 25. All meetings are after student dismissal with locations to be announced by the sessions' leaders.
- If you join, you are committing to all 6 sessions.
- The book is an easy-read, only about 150 pages.
- Sign up HERE, click on the tab at the bottom to sign up for session leader(s).
- Earn professional development hours for your PIP.
- Never joined a professional book club before? No worries, it's an enjoyable time with colleagues sharing about experiences while learning and growing professionally!
WE NEED YOUR THANKSGIVING BITMOJI!
2020-2021 INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS
- What if the curriculum is changing? Do your best to determine needs. Admin will update staff on curriculum changes.
- Where is the form? HERE
- When are the forms due? Instructional Needs are to be submitted by November 25th
- We've/I've submitted requests before and haven't gotten the items, why? We do our very best to secure as much as we can. Please don't order items that can be found in the general supply closet or specific classroom items that can be purchased with the classroom allotted funds (ie. folders).
- What are the projected enrollment numbers? Fourth - 195 Fifth - 200 Sixth - 225
Keeping staff in the loop
Food Drive - The Student Council is conducting a food drive. Donations will be collected through November 27th, and given to Philabundance. Click on the link for the flyer.
Shoe Drive - The Harrison Township Green Team and Environmental Commission are collecting shoe donations through December 6th. There is a large container located near the main entrance water fountains. HERE is the flyer.
Lights On Main - HERE is an informational flyer for the community's annual Lights On Main celebration.
STEAM Tank Challenge - Students will be learning about the engineering design process during their Innovations and Design class. As part of the curriculum, Ms. Markey will be sharing about the Steam Tank Challenge; a statewide STEAM opportunity for all students in grades K - 12. For more information, please click on the link to access Ms. Markey's letter. The letter is two pages.
Pajama Drive - Mrs. Brown's and Ms. Langerhans' classes are collecting new jammies for Scholastic's Great Bedtime Story campaign. Click HERE for more information. All donations are needed by December 3rd. Thanks.
A Peek at the Next Two Weeks
Monday, Nov. 25, Day 1
- Turkey Hunt - GET READY!!!
- Thanksgiving Guessing Game in the Main Office - Can you identify your colleagues?
- Friendsgiving Celebration - sign up sheet in the office
Tuesday, Nov. 26, Day 2
Wednesday, Nov. 27, Day 3
- Early Dismissal Day
- HTEA Jeans Day
Thursday, Nov. 28 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING
- School Closed
Friday, Nov. 29
- School Closed
DECEMBER
Monday, Dec. 2, Day 4
- Explorer Card sale ends
Tuesday, Dec. 3, Day 5
Wednesday, Dec. 4, Day 6
- End of marking period
- Combined choir rehearsal during periods 5 & 6
Thursday, Dec. 5, Day 1
- Choir concert performance for our students and staff
- 9:00 - 6th & 4B
- 1:00- 5th & 4A
- Choir concert - 7:00pm
Friday, Dec. 6, Day 2
- School Color Day
Saturday, Dec. 7
- Breakfast with Santa @ PVS
- Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
STAFF STARS & SHOUT OUTS
~STARS to Mrs. Hackett-Slimm for being a positive role model and fabulous co-worker
~November 20th is Support Staff Day! We would like to thank our Educational Support Professionals/Support Staff for the time and effort they put in to supporting the education of our students. The children of Harrison and Pleasant Valley benefit from their warmth, knowledge, and commitment. The countless hours they put in to supporting teachers and students is greatly appreciated. Our ESPs make a difference in the lives of many children and teachers. From providing educational interventions, emotional support to students, teaching respect, keeping the schools safe and clean, answering all phone calls to the schools, safely monitoring our students at recess, caring for our students in the nurses’ office, the list goes on and on.
Thank you from your HTEA Family~
Rob and Kathleen
HTEA Co-Presidents
~Thank you to all the teachers who filled in for me Friday when I was voiceless!!
~Big thanks to Julie Sutton for going above and beyond with our shared Social Studies instruction. Julie, you are awesome! - Jen Mankey
~Thanks to Peg Wills for sharing words of wisdom. Your kindness is much appreciated!
-Jen Mankey
~Analon Weeks: Thank you for all that you day, day in and day out. You are appreciated!
Jen Mankey
~Christine Fellona and Robyn Maronski: Thank you for helping out on a rough morning! It was greatly appreciated! -Lauren
~Thank you Jess and Colleen for sharing your space with my learners to work on their novel projects! - Kate
~PVS Cafeteria Staff: This week's turkey bowl was even better than Wawa's version! Thanks for working so hard to provide us with delicious specials! -Jen Mankey
News and Events from our PVS Family's families
Pleasant Valley School
Email: hackett-slimmj@harrisontwp.k12.nj.us
Website: www.harrisontwp.k12.nj.us
Location: 401 Cedar Road, Mullica Hill, NJ, USA
Phone: 856-223-5120
Facebook: facebook.com/HarrisonTownshipSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @HTWPSchoolsNJ