Loudenslager ES Newsletter
September 2022
Mission Statement
The mission of the Paulsboro School District is to work with students, parents, educators, and community to develop excellence in education while preparing each student to be viable and productive citizens in society. Our goal is to develop the unique potential of the whole student by creating a challenging and diverse learning climate that prepares students for the 21st Century and is rich in tradition and pride.
Important Dates
- September 6th - First Day of School For Students
- September 8th - Fall I-Ready Testing Begins
- September 14th - Individual Picture Day
- September 22nd - Back to School Night @ 7:00 PM
- September 26th - Start Strong Testing (Grades 3-6)
Remind 101 - Loudenslager
As a method for keeping you up to date on all of the events and activities taking place at our school, Loudenslager will be utilizing Remind 101 during the 2022 - 2023 School Year.
Parents or current Loudenslager students who have registered in previous school years have already been re-enrolled in the remind group for their child’s new grade level.
Parents who are new to Loudenslager, or who have an additional child joining us this school year should use the directions below to sign up for these important announcements.
3rd Grade (You Can Register Using Either Method)
- Text @loud3rd to 81010
- Open the web browser on your phone and type in the link rmd.at/loud3rd
4th Grade (You Can Register Using Either Method)
- Text @loud4th to 81010
- Open the web browser on your phone and type in the link rmd.at/loud4th
5th Grade (You Can Register Using Either Method)
- Text @loud5th to 81010
- Open the web browser on your phone and type in the link rmd.at/loud5th
6th Grade (You Can Register Using Either Method)
- Text @loud6th to 81010
- Open the web browser on your phone and type in the link rmd.at/loud6th
Loudenslager Picture Day - 9/14/22
Parents who are not satisfied with their child's picture on Wednesday can have them redone at the November make-up date.
Below is a link to the flyer from Lifetouch: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d-rSUuYH2oC4CZBwVcJv7AS1fx-Gf3xQ/view?usp=sharing
Parent Pick-Up/Drop-Off Procedures
Morning Arrival Procedure
Parents are encouraged to pull their cars all the way to the end of the cement sidewalk before stopping and allowing your child to get out. Parents are not permitted to let their children out of the car in the grass area on Spruce street. Additionally, we remind parents that they are NOT PERMITTED to pass the car in front of them in order to get toward the front of the drop-off line as it poses a significant safety risk to our students.
Afternoon Pick-Up Procedure
In the afternoon, we utilize a staggered dismissal schedule to ensure that we are able to safely and efficiently get the cars out of the parking lot before the walkers are dismissed from school. Our Parent Pick-Up dismissal bell rings at 2:50 PM each afternoon and staff are assigned each week to assist with this process. Parents are requested to utilize the entire area along the fence during our parent pick-up procedure. As is the case with the morning, parents should pull all the way forward before stopping their car to allow for more cars to get into the lot.
Inclement Weather
The doors at Loudenslager will open each morning at 7:55 AM. On all other days, students will remain outside under the supervision of staff members. On inclement weather days (Rain, Snow, Low Temperature), parents are permitted to keep their children in the car in the parent pick-up lot until the 7:55 AM bell rings. If you choose to keep your child in the car, we ask that you pull all the way up to the end of the parent pick-up sidewalk so that the rest of the line can continue to drop off students as needed.
Staff Parking Lot
Parents are not permitted to drop off or pick up their students in the Staff Parking Lot at Loudenslager Elementary School. This parking lot is reserved for staff members and visitors who are entering our building and there is no direct access to either of the student entrances from this parking lot.
Pick-Up/Drop Off Along Swedesboro Avenue
Parents are not encouraged to utilize Swedesboro Avenue to pick-up or drop off their students each day. The road is extremely narrow and the presence of cars along that street creates traffic issues during both the arrival and dismissal process. With that being said, if you elect to pick-up or drop off on Swedesboro Avenue, we ask that you ensure that your students utilize the crosswalks to cross the street. Additionally, please understand that students who are picked up at this location are treated as walkers and will not be dismissed until the 2:57 PM dismissal bell.
Loudenslager Band Program Sign-Ups
Loudenslager Elementary School provides both a Beginner and Advanced Program for interested students in the 4th, 5th, and 6th Grades. Students can choose to learn the Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, or can participate in the school's percussion program. Participating students will receive one teacher led lesson per week in addition to any scheduled group or whole band rehearsals. All teacher-led lessons are held during school hours, however participants are expected to rehearse for approximately 30 minutes per day at home.
Students participating in the Beginner or Advanced Band Program will also participate in the Winter and Spring Music Concerts at Loudenslager Elementary School.
Students who are interested should complete the Band Interest Form using the link below
If you have any questions or concerns we encourage you to contact Loudenslager Instrumental Band Teacher, Mr. Brian Betz at bbetz@paulsboroschools.us
Loudenslager Renaissance Program
The Loudenslager Renaissance Program is for all students 3rd through 6th grade and offers incentives and rewards for academic excellence, attendance, and behavior. At the end of each marking period our Renaissance Team of teachers will check grades, attendance records, and disciplinary reports to see what students are eligible based on the following criteria;
Gold Card: Straight A’s & nothing below an S in Specials, Maximum of 2 Unexcused Attendance Infractions, No Discipline Referrals/Suspensions,
Red Card: A’s & B’s & nothing below an S in specials, Maximum of 2 Unexcused Attendance infractions, No Discipline Referrals/Suspensions.
White Card: A’s/B’s/C’s & nothing below an S in specials, Maximum of 2 Unexcused Attendance Infractions, No Discipline Referrals/Suspensions.
All Renaissance Dates and the Criteria will be posted on the District Website, and I would be happy to answer any questions you have pertaining to the Renaissance Program here at Loudenslager Elementary School.
2022-2023 District Calendar
Contact Information
Email: mbrowne@paulsboro.k12.nj.us
Website: https://loudenslager.paulsboro.k12.nj.us/
Location: 100 Baird Avenue, Paulsboro, NJ, USA
Phone: 856-423-2228
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudenslagerSchool
Twitter: @loudenslageres