Sussex Avenue News That You Can Use
Principal's Corner
We were in full swing during our first full week back to school. Students returned to school to some new additions to their classrooms. Below are some of the exciting things happening at Sussex!
Week of January 13th - January 17th
- January 13th is an E day.
Looking Ahead:
- January 20th- Martin Luther King Jr. Day- School is Closed
- January 23rd- Spirit Day
- January 24th- School Store
Quote of the Week
The quote was provided by Savannah P from Ms. Tuzzeo's class. I could not have picked a better quote for the first week of a brand new year and decade!
Students spend time discussing this quote throughout the week. They discuss what they believe it means, why they believe the person said it. Finally they reflect on these questions and determine how they can apply it to their lives.
The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) Making Exceptional Education Extraordinary!
Ms. Wolff, a Sussex Avenue School parent and a Morris School District educator, developed a MEF grant because she knows our students and hers would would benefit from having an opportunity to find other types of seating in the classroom. The teachers were tasked with providing a list of various different flexible seating options. Upon their return from the holiday break, the wish lists were filled.
In addition to providing the funds for the grant for Sussex, Alfred Vail, and Normandy Park, the MEF matched the $15,000 and funded the other elementary schools in the district.
Thank you Ms. Wolff and the MEF for your continued support. The children are LOVING their new seating options!
Pocket Sized Bots with Infinite Possibilities!
SPRING TESTING
Our testing window for the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments Schedule (formally PARCC) will be 4/20/20 - 5/29/20.
Students will have two unit session of ELA (90 minutes for grades 4/5, 75 minutes for grade 3) and three unit sessions (60 minutes each session for all grades) of math. Each unit will be conducted on separate days.
Fifth grade students will also participate in two units of the NJSLA Science Assessment between 5/4/20- 6/5/20.
Exact testing dates will be provided in the upcoming months.
Meet Ms. Carroll- Instrumental Music
My favorite part about Sussex is my Orchestra students I am lucky enough to get to work with. My Sussex Orchestra is enthusiastic, excited to learn, and always so much fun. I am happy to see all of them every E and F day.
What are some of your hobbies/passions?
I love playing my violin, baking, and spending time with my daughter.
Favorite life quotes.
"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities"- Albus Dumbledore in Chamber of Secrets
Role Models:
Gustavo Dudamel- He is the conductor of the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra. He has worked very hard throughout his career to bring outreach programs to kids in Venezuela and Los Angeles so any child that wants to play an instrument is able to. He has created and conducted some of the most amazing youth and professional orchestras and still continues to fight to make sure music is something everyone gets to be a part of.
Meet Mr. Jose Gonzalez- Class III Officer
National Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Day
Interacting with all the children and making them as safe as possible
What are some of your hobbies/passions?
Playing Baseball, Volleyball & Basketball / Love writing
Favorite life quotes.
The greatest pleasure in life is doing what everyone said that you couldn't do or achieve.
Role Models
Mom and Dad as well Grandparents
Nurse's Corner
Sussex Avenue Home School Association (HSA) E-Blast!
For this week's HSA e-blast click here.