Principal Garcia's Newsletter
Friday, April 19, 2024
Torey J. Sabatini School
Important Upcoming Dates
- April 19, 2024 - LAST DAY!! Deadline to Submit TJS Teacher of the Year/ESP Nominations
- April 22-26, 2024 - Green Week
- April 23, 2024 - Deadline to Submit Take Your Child to Work Day Permission Slips
- April 24, 2024 - Deadline to Submit Optional K-4 Placement Parent Input Form
- April 24, 2024 - Fifth Grade Breakfast with the Principal
- April 25, 2024 - Take Your Child to Work Day (permission slip required below)
- April 26, 2024 - Grade 2 CogAT Report Backpacked Home
- April 27, 2024 - Madison Arbor Day and Clean-up Day
- April 30, 2024 - PTO International Night at 6:00 PM...all are welcome to attend!
- May 2, 2024 - 5th Grade Musical
- May 3, 2024 - TJS Spirit Wear Day
- May 6-10, 2024 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 13-24, 2024 - Grades 3-5 NJSLA ELA, MATH, SCIENCE Testing
Thank You, Parents/Guardians
Thank you to all guardians for attending your child's parent/teacher conference this week. We hope you found the time meaningful to talk with your child's teachers and discuss how your child is progressing. It's always wonderful to celebrate all the growth that your child experiences while learning at Torey J. We thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education.
April Monthly Activity Calendar
Click the link below to access and print the calendar for the month of APRIL. As a family try to do as many of the boxes as you can during the entire month of April! You will see that many of the activities are geared toward GREEN activities since we are kicking off GREEN WEEK in the month of April. This month's activity calendar was created by STEAM/Technology Teacher, Ms. D'Amico!
Today is the LAST DAY to Nominate a TJS Teacher of the Year & Educational Services Professional of the Year
Dear Torey J. School Community:
Annually in the spring, we as a community stop and reflect on the amazing educators we have at TJS! Beginning today we are accepting nominations from parents, staff, and community members for the next TJS Teacher of the Year and TJS Educational Services Professional of the Year.
The positions listed below are considered Educational Services Professionals by the New Jersey Department of Education:
Anti-Bullying Specialist
Athletic Trainer
Mathematics Specialist / Mathematics Coach
Basic Skills Teacher
Paraprofessional - Teacher Assistants (Instructional only)
Behavior Specialist
Reading Specialist / Reading Coach
Cooperative Education Coordinator / Hazardous Occupations
School Nurse
School Occupational Therapist
Director of School Counseling Services / Child Study Team
School Physical Therapist
School Social Worker
Educational Interpreter (Cued Speech, Transliteration, Oral Interpreting, Sign Language Interpreting)
Speech-Language Specialist
Student Assistant Coordinator
Technology Coach
Guidance / School Counselor
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Library Media Specialist
Please consider submitting nominations to honor our wonderful TJS professionals. The deadline to submit nominations for both recognitions is no later than Friday, April 19, 2024.
Please complete this Google Form to submit your nominations for both categories. Please submit at maximum only one nomination for Teacher of the Year and one nomination for Educational Support Professional of the Year categories (a maximum of 2 nominations per person). Both entries can be submitted on the same Google Form. When submitting a nomination, please elaborate with a detailed rationale as to why this individual should be selected.
Educators of the Year will be formally announced on Thursday, May 9, 2024. We look forward to reading your nominations and celebrating the hard work and dedication of our elementary educators.
IMPORTANT Student Attendance
Madison Public Schools District Regulation 5200 - Student Attendance, outlines the many aspects of student attendance including the possible actions for unexcused student absences. In the case of 4 or more cumulative unexcused absences, the school is required to notify the parents. Please note that absences accrue if your child is not in school for the minimum number of hours to be counted as a full day of instruction. If you need assistance with your child attending school, please contact your child's teacher, our counselor, or school nurse.
Star Administration
The spring window of STAR administration is occurring during the month of April. The STAR assessments are diagnostic assessments designed to provide educators and parents with important information about the students’ progress. After the Spring administration window closes at the end of April, parents/guardians will receive copies of their child’s STAR assessment reports in May.
🌍 Green Week is next week April 22-26 🌍
Take Your Child to Work Day
As you may know, Thursday, April 25, 2024, is "Take Your Child to Work Day." In order for your child to be excused from school, please print and complete the permission slip below and return it to your child's teacher no later than Tuesday, April 23, 2024. If your place of employment is celebrating National Take Your Child to Work Day on a day other than April 25th, we can count the absence as an excused absence ONLY if documentation is provided of your child's participation in the day's events. For example, a certificate of completion or letter from your place of employment.
Harlem Wizards...Coming Soon! April 25, 2024
It’s back…The MHS Project Graduation Committee will be hosting the Harlem Wizards Event again this year.
Date: Thursday, April 25, 7pm
Location: FDU Ferguson Recreation Center
Summer Opportunities
Summer Arts Brochure
News from the PTO
We are so excited to bring back International Night this year!
Who: All are encouraged to come and share their cultures & heritage and/or learn from others
What: A night for families to showcase and celebrate our many backgrounds and cultures
Where: Jaguar Jungle
When: Tuesday, April 30th 6-7pm (arrive at 5:50 for setup)
Click here to let us know if you’ll bring something to display - Please No Food!
Ideas to include and share: holidays celebrated, pictures of food, traditional clothing, games, flag or symbols, interesting and fun facts.
*Also enjoy multicultural activities related to Around the World in 80 Days*
TJS 4th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser
May 4th from 10 am -12 pm
The Ambulance Corp.
The 4th grade class is excited to host the very first TJS Car Wash Fundraiser at the Ambulance Corp. located on Prospect Ave. on Saturday, May 4th. The event will be from 10 am- 12 pm. The purpose is to raise money for 5th Grade special activities for the TJS Class of 2025. Please come out and support TJS and our rising 5th Graders (and get a great car wash to start your weekend!).
The library can always use help to re-shelve books. Spots are available every Tuesday and Thursday 12-1pm. Sign up here!
Upcoming Dates:
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6-10
Color Run - May 30
Field Day - June 4
Jamboree - June 7 (rain date June 13)
News from the MEF
2024 MEF Pickleball Tournament
Registration is OPEN for the 2024 MEF Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Register individually or with a partner for a fast-paced, fundraising day of round-robin style play.
- Adults 18 and up
- Prize baskets and medals sponsored by The Spelker Real Estate Team
- Lunch offering for purchase from Harvest Bistro
- Registration cost is $65
NEW THIS YEAR is the MEF Youth Pickle & Play on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Register your kids for a fun morning of pickleball games and tournament play. Activities will be tailored by experience and age (elementary, middle, and high school). Beginners welcome!
- Ages 18 and under
- Warm up led by CrossFit 377
- Prizes and refreshments
- Registration cost is $30
- Parent/guardian must be present for kids 10 and under
These events WILL sell out. Learn more and register HERE.
Torey J. is now on INSTAGRAM! FOLLOW US!
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