Frog Pond School Newsletter 10/2021
Volume 21-22 Issue 2
Tom Denning, Principal
Hello Frog Pond Families!
November is the perfect time of year to get outside and enjoy the chilly air and falling leaves. It’s a time when we vote, celebrate our Veterans and give thanks. Remember, school is closed the week of November 1st through November 5th.
Fall parent/teacher conferences are right around the corner. These days are ½ day student dismissal on December 8th (Evening), 9th (Evening), and the 10th (Afternoon). This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss their academic progress, ask questions or address concerns. I encourage every parent to attend if possible.
In closing, I would like to take this time to wish all of you a happy, healthy Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.
Sincerely,
Thomas P. Denning
Principal
Frog Pond Elementary School
Little Egg Harbor School District Mission Statement
Through open and collaborative communication among students, staff, parents, and the community, the Little Egg Harbor School District will provide modern facilities that support a culture of high expectations for individual achievement for all students. Students and staff will practice the value of good stewardship of resources by maintaining a sustainable environment for learning. A robust system of support, intervention, and enrichment will include a diverse range of experiences through access to supportive technology, after school programs, township agencies, and health and wellness initiatives that encourages, institutes, and rewards lifelong learning in our students.I
The Board of Education
Little Egg Harbor Board of Education
Office of the Superintendent
307 Frog Pond Road
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
Phone: 609-296-1719 ext. 1010
Fax: 609-296-3225
District Office Administrators
Dr. Melissa McCooley, Superintendent of Schools
Nicholas Brown, School Business Administrator
Jonathan R. Yates, Assistant School Business Administrator
Erin Lichtenwalner, Director of Special Services
John Acampora, Assistant Superintendent
Jacqueline Truzzolino, Director of Elementary Education
Board of Education Members
Mrs. Debbie Giannuzzi, President
Mr. Jonathon Zimmerman, Vice President
Mrs. Christine Snyder, Board Member
Mrs. Dara Roth, Board Member
Mr. Theodore Kielb, Board Member
Mrs. Martha "June" Palan, Board Member
Mrs. Lisa Semler, Board Member
Walmart Donation
Positivity at the Pond
September's Students of the Month
3rd Grade-Mrs. Wyckoff-Mia Giorgio
4th Grade-Mrs. Sailer-Connor Giberson
4th Grade-Mrs. Barat-Aidan Alejandro
5th Grade-Mrs. Bruno-Tristan Cowperthwaite
6th Grade-Mrs. Andrews-Cooper Murray
6th Grade-Mrs. Heck-Juliana Soliman
Make Someone Smile
Wear Blue
Crazy Sock Day
Super Hero Day
Tie Dye Day
Pajama Day
Positive Behavior In School
This year at FPE we are putting an extra focus on Bus and Lunch/Recess behaviors. Behavior expectations were reviewed with all students during grade-level assemblies and in their classrooms. Bus Drivers and Cafeteria/Playground Aides are now giving out "Pond Pass" tickets to the students when they are caught following our behavior expectations. Students then put their tickets in their grade level containers in the MPR. Sixteen tickets per day are drawn from the containers and student names are announced during Morning Announcements each day. Recognized students get a group photo taken and those are hung in the hallway by the cafeteria. We will also be doing some special recognition/rewards on occasion to acknowledge our students who are following the behavior expectations (WaWa free coupon items, pizza parties, cupcake celebrations, Friday dance parties, lunch with Mr. Denning, etc.)!
We would like to thank WaWa, 84 Lumber, and Acme for providing donations so far this year! We look forward to coordinating future celebrations with other businesses in our community! If you own or know of a business that would like to donate items, gift cards, or a monetary donation to support our Positive Behavior in Schools initiative, please contact Mrs. Truzzolino at jtruzzolino@lehsd.org. Thank you!
Caught Being Good!
4th Grade Science
3rd grade:
Pig the Monster
Author Aaron Blabey
This is an adorable picture book about a pug who wants all the Halloween goodies. Pig the Monster is the 9th book in the Pig the Pug series.
4th grade:
The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants: The Horrifyingly Haunted Hack-a-Ween
Author Meredith Rusu
Our favorite pranksters are getting ready for Halloween in this laugh out loud book. George and Harold will not just sit on the sidelines when Mr. Krump and Melvin try to make Halloween illegal.
5th grade:
The Baby-Sitters Club #9: The Ghost At Dawn's House
Ann Martin
The babysitters are busy caring for the kids. Will they solve the mystery?
6th grade:
True Hauntings #2: Battlefield Ghosts
Author Dinah Williams
Sometimes true stories can be the most terrifying. This book tells the stories of brave soldiers who were lost on the battlefield.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Plastic Bag/WrapCollection@FROG POND SCHOOL
(Yes, you did read that correctly)
Plastic Collection will begin the Week of 11/8/21.
We will collect your plastic bags/wrap every
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
Till the end of the 2021/2022 School Year.
COMING SOON…
Poster Contest: Who, What, When,Where,
Why & How... RECYCLE?
January : Old Broken Crayons(any make)
January/February:Old Dried Up Markers
(Crayola, Sharpies, Dry Erase Any brand)
Conservation 15: More info coming very soon.
April 2022: Earth Day Essay/Poster Contest
What Does EARTH DAY Mean to Me?
More information to follow on all of these programs.
Winners of the Family Book Fair Night Contest
6th Grade Fundraiser
PTO Events/Meetings
December 2-Meeting 7:00-FPE Multipurpose Room
December 17-Milk and Cookies with Santa
January 21-Father/Daughter Dance
February 10-Meeting 7:00-FPE Multipurpose Room
February 18-Candy Bar Bingo
March 3-Meeting 7:00-FPE Multipurpose Room
April 8-Spring Vendor Fair
April 14-Meeting 7:00-FPE Multipurpose Room
May 12-Meeting 7:00-FPE Multipurpose Room
May 13-Mother/Son Event
June 3-6th Grade Dance
June 9-Meeting-7:00-FPE Multipurpose Room
June 11-Carnival
** Please Note That dates are Tentative