BAS Weekly Update

We hope you had a wonderful weekend and wish a Happy Mother's Day to all the BAS moms! Thank you for taking the time to read through this week's update.

Enjoy your evening,

Kristen D'Anna

On Monday, BAS is kicking off a fundraiser for the American Heart Association titled the Kids Heart Challenge. All proceeds will be going to the AHA to help kids with special hearts. Every student will be coming home with a collection envelope. The easiest way to donate is online but checks will also be accepted and can be handed in via the collection envelope no later than Friday 5/19. Thank you gifts are included in this fundraiser as a token of appreciation from the AHA. Images of these gifts and the different tiers can be found on the collection envelope. The distribution of thank you gifts will be handled by Ms. Carbone after the conclusion of the fundraiser. This is a great opportunity to come together as a school to raise money for an amazing cause!

As the weather continues to turn to get warmer and families are staying at the BAS Playground, please be sure to keep all safe on the playground.

Students know the expectations of the playground during recess and we are hopeful that families can continue to support the expectations in order to keep everyone having fun while also staying safe.

Thank you for your partnership!

Dear B.A.S. Families,

After a long winter, with lots of snow and cold weather, we made it to spring!!!

It was a tough winter, not just with the weather, but with the flu and viruses.

It’s been a while since September, and I wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone of some basic policies that allow us to keep our students healthy and safe in school.

1. It is very important that we have updated home, work and cell phone numbers. If any numbers have changed, since you completed the forms in September, it is vital that you make the office and/ or me aware. In the event of illness or emergency, time is of the essence and too much time is wasted on wrong numbers.

1. Early in the school year, in the classes with a student with a severe food allergy, a letter went home, asking for your cooperation in the classroom. If you only vaguely remember this, please see your Child's classroom teacher or myself and we can review the food to avoid in your Child's specific classroom. Though this may be an inconvenience to some, to others it can be a life threatening event. Let’s all work together to keep all our students safe.

1. Now with spring, and flowers blooming, etc. many of our students may suffer from symptoms of seasonal allergies. It is important when they come into school, that they wash the pollen off their hands. As well it is a good idea to remind your Child's teacher so that, when windows are open your child is not right in front. If there is medication that you would want me to have available, I must have a doctor's order (even for over the counter medication), and the medication/inhaler in the original box. Forms are always available online.

1. Lastly, I must ask that if your child will be late or absent, please call my office. To report an illness, please call my line at 908-709-6973. Please leave us your Child's name, classroom teacher and reason for absence . Please be specific as to why your child is absent so that we can note trends of illness, and alert those that may need to contact their physician. Your call to me is always confidential.

Thank you for your time in reviewing this Newsletter. And thank you always for your cooperation and support here at Bloomingdale Avenue School.

Sincerely yours,

Sherryl Lazo, R.N.

Certified School Nurse

Please be advised that orders for school lunches from Pomptonian Food Service, must be placed before 11:59 PM the evening before.

Important Note about Choosing a Lunch - Thanks for involving your child in the lunch selection process. Your assistance with minimizing (hopefully preventing altogether) situations where students are unhappy with the choice of lunch they are given is much appreciated.

Lunch Ordering Link

Lunch Menu

May

Teacher Appreciation Week - Monday, May 1, 2023 - Friday, May 5, 2023

50/50 Raffle Live Drawing - Tuesday, May 9, 2023

General PTA Virtual Meeting - Thursday, May 18, 2023 @ 7pm

Spirit Day/Pretzel Sale - Friday, May 19, 2023

Spring into Summer Activities - TBD

Spring Chorus Concert - Monday, May 22, 2023

Field Day - Thursday, May 25, 2023

School Closed - Friday, May 26, 2023 (Snow Day Give Back)

School Closed - Memorial Day - Monday, May 29th, 2023

School Closed - Tuesday, May 30, 2023 (Snow Day Give Back)

June

2nd Grade Walkover to OAS - Thursday, June 1, 2023

Field Day *RAIN DATE* - Friday June, 2, 2023

School Closed - Monday, June 5, 2023 (Snow Day Give Back)

School Closed - Primary Election Day - Tuesday, June 6, 2023

2nd Grade Celebration - Friday, June 9, 2023

2nd Grade Walkover to OAS *RAIN DATE* - Monday, June 12, 2023

2nd Grade Celebration *RAIN DATE* - Monday, June 12, 2023

Kindergarten Celebration (Mrs. Ruszkowski/Ms. Smith) - Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Kindergarten Celebration (Ms. Doria) - Thursday, June 15, 2023

Kindergarten Celebrations (Ms. Arana) - Friday, June 16, 2023

CLICK HERE for information to register students NEW to Cranford for the 2023-2024 School Year. If you have any questions, or need any assistance, please reach out to the registration department at registration@cranfordschools.org.

Your Cranford graduate will receive a balloon bouquet of as many blue and gold Mylar helium balloons as you order, along with your personal message.

This year, while direct delivery is available June 14th, 15th we will also offer pick up by students and parents those days as well (a sign up sheet will be available with times after orders are placed).

Get balloons for your graduating child, his or her friends, your neighbors and any other Cranford

grads you know! All proceeds will go toward the Class of 2024 prom.

Complete the attached order form (one form per graduate) and attached message form.

*Orders MUST be received by Friday May 19, 2023*

Please support the CHS Class of 2023!

Purchase a graduation lawn sign for your Senior and other graduating years in elementary to support Project Graduation!

All proceeds go directly to the Senior’s Project Graduation event.

Signs available for CHS, Lincoln, both middle schools for 8th grade and all elementary schools for 5th, 2nd & K.

https://www.cougarhq.com/product-category/cranford-project-graduation-fundraiser-2023/

Please visit the district Go Green Folder for information and updates on district and community events.

If you are interested in becoming a substitute and/or lunchroom assistant, please click links below and apply. The District always in need of substitutes and lunchroom assistants if you are interested, please complete the Frontline application.

Thanks :)

Substitute Teacher

Lunchroom Assistant

2022-23 Covid-19 Reporting Form

The District's COVID-19 Dashboard with the most updated information on the number of cases can be accessed by clicking on this link Cranford School District Covid 19 Dashboard.

Email: danna@cranfordschools.org
Website: https://bas.cranfordschools.org/
Location: 200 Bloomingdale Avenue, Cranford, NJ, USA
Phone: (908) 709-6969