Alder Weekly Update
Week of September 8, 2021
Message from the Principal
Hello Parents, Staff, and Students,
It was a pleasure seeing many students back and meeting many new faces at Alder. We had a short, but very busy week that was filled with many activities to get to know each other and establish routines. Below in pictures, you will find our students engaged in fun activities that allow them to share about themselves and learn about others. In addition, our students are learning media techniques to present information in interesting and creative ways.
Our cafeterias were filled with students this week as our cafeteria staff served lunches. Our duty teachers and administrators, with custodial help, set up the cafeteria for safety. Shields were in place to designate space and distance was used to ensure additional safety while eating. On nicer weather days, we will take students outside to enjoy fresh air. Next week, we will begin serving breakfast. Students will go to breakfast right off of our buses and return to class to eat, while missing little instruction.
Next week, we will have Back to School Night on Monday, 9/13 from 6:30-8:30 pm. It will be virtual, so please have your child share their schedule and Google Meet Links/Codes. I will send a School email on Monday too. You will follow their Day 1 schedule as they typically do, but it will be virtual from home. With over 825 students and over 150 staff members, we want to ensure your safety, while still giving you an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and experience their day.
We also know the students have enjoyed seeing each other and catching up on sports and other social conversations. The students are happy to be back. We want to wish you a wonderful weekend and a great week ahead. As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help.
Alder's Administration’s emails:
Principal, Ms. Giardina- giardinm@eht.k12.nj.us
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Day- dayj@eht.k12.nj.us
Alder’s School Counselor’s emails:
Mrs. Riis: 6th grade- riiss@eht.k12.nj.us
Mr. Gitto, 7th grade- gittob@eht.k12.nj.us
Mr. Spence, 8th Grade- spencek@eht.k12.nj.us
Mrs. Dragovits, Student Assistance Counselor- dragonil@eht.k12.nj.us
Sincerely,
Ms. Giardina, Principal
CLIMATE and CULTURE
Alder Runs On.....
Our staff and students had a very exciting week as we returned to in-person learning as an entire school building for the first time in over a year and a half! We want that enthusiasm to continue throughout the year which is why our Renaissance Team has chosen this word as September's character trait. Teachers will be looking for students throughout the month that exhibit Enthusiasm for learning. Each team of teachers will select a "Munchkin of the Month" that has displayed the character trait. Look for our positive student roll models each month!
Also, Renaissance T-shirt order forms will be sent out this week! Join the staff in purchasing a shirt and wearing them on Friday's!
Our First Week Back
Mark Your Calendar
Coming Next Week...
Teacher Feature
Fall Sports
PHYSICALS ARE DUE NOW!
Sports & Physical Information for the Incoming 7th & 8th Grade Students
Visit the Nurses Corner on the Alder website for links to register students online for sports for the current school year. New paperwork is due for all sports! Forms for fall sports can be emailed to the nurses
THE COVID QUESTIONAIRE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE PHYSICAL PAPERWORK
Please email the coaches with any questions that are sports related.
Please contact the nurses with any question regarding the sports physical packets.
Our School Nurses
charltom@eht.k12.nj.us Mrs. Charlton
somersch@eht.k12.nj.us Mrs. Somers
About Us
Email: ehtnjalder@eht.k12.nj.us
Website: http://eggharborams.ss13.sharpschool.com/
Location: 25 Alder Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-383-3366
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHTNJAlder/
Twitter: @EHTNJAlder