Laurel Springs School Update
December 8, 2023
Dear Laurel Springs School Families,
Thanks to all of the parents who took the time to meet with their child's teacher for Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences. A strong parent/teacher partnership lends to the success of all parties involved, especially our students. I hope you have a safe and enjoyable weekend.
Mr. Ryan Mahlman
Principal/Superintendent
This update will provide you with information on:
1. Calendar Update
2. December Spirit Schedule
3. Holiday Help
4. HSC Update
5. Winter Clubs
6. Friday Focus Students of the Week- December 1st
7. Toys For Tots
8. 2nd Grade Holiday Card Sales
Important Links
1. Calendar Update
Every Friday is Blue Dragon Spirit Shirt Day!
December 13 - Cedar Run Wildlife Assembly
December 13 - BOE Meeting-7pm
December 14&15- HSC Holiday Shop
December 22- 12:30 Dismissal
December 22- Class Holiday Parties
December 25-29 - School Closed
January 1- School Closed
January 2- School Reopens
January 12- No School For Students (Staff In-Service)
January 15- School Closed (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day)
2. December Spirit Schedule
3. Holiday Help
Holiday preparations have begun! Those in need of assistance and those who wish to help are asked to call or email Mrs. Corrigan at this time.
Thank you,
Lisa Corrigan
School Nurse
856-783-1086 ext 1
4. HSC Update
The HSC Holiday Shop will be open for students to shop on December 14th and 15th. Holiday shop envelopes and flyers are coming home on Friday. ALL students who are in school on Thursday, December 14th will have the opportunity to shop. December 15th is a make up day for any students who are absent on Thursday.
5. Winter Clubs
The Sign Up Genius for WInter Clubs will be sent out on January 16th at 4pm through email blast. Winter Clubs run from January 23rd - February 22nd, once a week, starting at 3pm and ending promptly at 4pm. Students in Grades 4th-6th may walk with parent permission. Students in Grades 1st-3rd MUST be picked up. ALL 1st-3rd grade students must be picked up promptly at 4PM. Sign-ups will close on Thursday, January 18th at 4pm. Club sign-ups are on a first come, first served basis. There are no clubs on half days. You will be notified if clubs are cancelled for any reason.
The following Winter Clubs will be available.
Basketball Club (Grades 1-2)
Basketball Club (Grades 3-4)
Basketball Club (Grades 5-6)
Mindfulness Coloring Club (Grades 3-6)
Puppetry Club (Grades 2-6)
Comic Strip Club (Grades 2-4)
HW Club (Grades 3-6)
Dance Club (Grades 1-3)
6. Friday Focus Students of the Week- Dec. 1st
7. Toys For Tots
We will be collecting new toys for Toys For Tots starting Monday, December 11 until Monday, December 18th. The class who sends in the most donated toys will win a prize!
8. 2nd Grade Holiday Card Sales
Art Corner
Testing Schedule
ACCESS for English Language Learners
February 13
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
April 15
NJ-SLA - Grades 3-6
3rd - 6th ELA & math - Week of April 29, 2024
ELA/Math MAKE UP - Week of May 6, 2024
5th grade Science – May 7 & 8
Science MAKE UP - Week of May 13, 2024
NWEA MAP - Grades K-6
September 11, 2023
January 3, 2024
May 13, 2024
Laurel Springs School
Email: rmahlman@laurelspringschool.org
Website: https://www.laurelspringschool.org
Location: 623 Grand Avenue, Laurel Springs, NJ, USA
Phone: 856-783-1086
Twitter: @LaurelSprngschl