NEWS FLASH
Florence Twp. School District -- 2021-22 -- 10/22/21
DATES TO REMEMBER:
OCTOBER...
10/22 - Boys Soccer Senior Night
10/23 -- FTMHS PO Krispy Kreme Order Pickup
10/25-29 - Red Ribbon Week
10/25 - Board of Education Meeting & FTMHS PO Meeting
10/26 -- PSAT'S begin at FTMHS
10/27 - 1st Riverfront Family Day & Mental Health First Aid Training #1
10/28 - FTMHS Underclassman Makeup Picture Day
10/29 -- Roebling Fall Festival & Riverfront Makeup Picture Day & Football/Cheer/Band Senior Night & Youth Football & Cheer Night
*Reminder...School is CLOSED for NJEA Convention on 11/4 & 11/5.
Youth Mental Health Training New Dates
REGISTER NOW to get first aid training in Youth Mental Health! Any FTSD staff member, parent/guardian, or community member is welcome!
In-person or zoom training is available on October 27th & November 1st. You have the option to attend in either capacity.
To register for this event, please click on the following link and RSVP by no later than 12 noon on October 26th to reserve your spot.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJb6RfcmjbmIDA2q-T_Noj0EgUjt5zo2XCSr5GVcRUln1_9w/viewform
Any questions please contact the Board of Education office at 609.499.4600 x1001.
NJ State Youth Resources
NJ Parent Link
NJ Parent Link Older Siblings
https://www.njparentlink.nj.gov/njparentlink/developmental/older/
NJ Parent Link Child Care & K-12
https://www.njparentlink.nj.gov/njparentlink/childcare/choices/
NJ Parent Link Special Situations
https://www.njparentlink.nj.gov/njparentlink/services/special/
NJ Parent Link COVID-19 Family Resources
https://njparentlink.nj.gov/njparentlink/current/covid-19.html
NJ COVID-19: Coping, Challenges, Crises Intervention & Support
We Are Flashes Proud
Monthly Identity Focuses
- October - Latinx Heritage
- November - National American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage
- December - Barriers in Financial Security
- January - Disabilities Awareness
- February - Black History
- March - Gender Equality
- April - Asian American
- May - Mental Health
- June - LGBTQ+ & Family Makeup
Monthly Character Education Focuses
- October: Respect
- November: Helpfulness
- December: Compassion
- January: Self-Discipline
- February: Citizenship
- March: Enthusiasm
- April: Honesty
- May: Perseverance
- June: Teamwork
Roebling Elementary Info
Red Ribbon Week Activities @ Roebling
Oct. 25-30 -- Drug-Free Looks Like Me!
Monday - RED HOT AGAINST DRUGS
- Wear red
Virtual Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday - USE YOUR HEAD, DON'T DO DRUGS
- Crazy hair or hat day
Wednesday - DON'T BE CAUGHT SLEEPING
- Pajama day
Thursday - WE ARE SUPERHEROES
- Dress up as your favorite superhero
Friday - FIGHTING TOGETHER FOR A DRUG-FREE & BULLY-FREE SCHOOL
- Wear Blue & Gold
CALLING ALL VETERANS!!
Roebling School is proud to invite you to our Annual Veteran’s Day Assembly
Who: All Veterans
Where: Social Media and FTSD Website
When: Thursday, November 11th
The Roebling Elementary School is on the lookout for any parents, grandparents, cousins, uncles, neighbors, etc… who have served in our nation’s armed services for our Annual Veteran’s Day Assembly. We would like to show our appreciation to those who have served so bravely and proudly for our country.
The celebration will be a little different this year. We will be celebrating our Veterans on a video created by the staff and students of Roebling Elementary School. The video will be available on the Roebling School Facebook and Twitter pages as well as on our District website. .
If you or a family member are currently serving or have served, please join our celebration by sending in your information. Please click this link https://bit.ly/RoeblingVeterans21 or call our school secretary at (609) 499-4640 ext. 3150 by no later than Friday, October 29th. If you have a picture of a Roebling school student with their veteran and would like it included in the video, please email a copy of the photo to bfazekas@florence.k12.nj.us with your child’s name and the name of the veteran in the subject line.
Thank you for being an honored member of the Roebling School Family.
FTMHS Info
FTMHS Senior Paint Your Spot
The Class of 2022 is sponsoring the First Annual FTMHS Paint Your Spot day (personalized parking spots painting by them -- for Seniors only). The full information packet can be found in your child's Class of 2022 Google Classroom. The cost is $25 and it will be held on Saturday, October 30 from 9AM to 1PM. The $25 fee and design are due to Mrs. Pereda by 12PM on October 25.
For more information click here: https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MjQwMDAxODU3NTZa & to register click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4frMtiDKBfvp32KA_o7G8MonOLAKjY4xuImyO9QpfR959xg/viewform
Tutoring Now Available
FTMHS Ring Night
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Sadar at msadar@florence.k12.nj.us
RCBC College Fair
Colleges in attendance will include:
Atlantic Cape Community College
Cairn University
Caldwell University
Chestnut Hill College
Delaware Valley University
DeSales University
Dickinson College
Drexel University
East Stroudsburg University
Eastern University
Elizabethtown College
Georgian Court University
Goldey-Beacom College
Gwynedd Mercy University
High Point University
Immaculata University
Ithaca College
Kutztown University of PA
La Salle University
Lycoming College
Marist College
Marywood University
Monmouth University
Montclair State University
Moore College of Art & Design
New Jersey City University
NJIT
Nova Southeastern University
Pace University
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Rider University
Rutgers University-Camden
Saint Joseph's University
Stevenson University
The College of New Jersey
Thomas Jefferson University
University of Delaware
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rhode Island
University of Vermont
Ursinus College
Widener University
York College of Pennsylvania
FLORENCE TOWNSHIP CURFEW
For the week of Halloween from October 27th through November 2nd,
the Florence Twp. curfew hours have been extended. CURFEW BEGINS AT 9:00 PM AND
EXTENDS TO 5:00 AM.
This includes weekday nights from Sunday through Thursday and weekends (Friday & Saturday as well).
CHECK US OUT
This semester we are happy to welcome 12 TCNJ & Rowan University students who will observe, teach and learn in @FTSD_ at Roebling & Riverfront Schools on their path to becoming future educators. A special welcome home to Bella Dunphy, TCNJ Early Education/Special Education/English major & FTMHS Class of 2020 graduate. We're happy to have you!
FTMHS ATHLETICS
Winter Athletics Registration is open
Boys and Girls FHS Basketball
Cheerleading
Wrestling (co-op w/Bordentown)
Please make sure to turn in your health forms ASAP and use the following link below to register:
https://florence-ar.rschooltoday.com
Senior Nights
Come celebrate our FTSMHS Boys Soccer Seniors -- this Friday, October 22nd, 5 pm at the FHS Stadium!
Flashes Fight Cancer Shirts for Sale
FTMHS SOCKTOBER SOCK DRIVE
2021-2022 FTMHS yearbooks are now ON SALE!!!
Order your Yearbook NOW before they run out! Yearbooks cost $70 -- hardcover and full color! Please note the price will increase to $75 after Jan 28.
Purchase online on our FTSD School Website at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1562364/Florence-Township-Memorial-High-School/2022-Yearbook/2021081804170267360/CATALOG_SHOP/
Also, don't miss sending a special "Shout Out" to your student and purchase a yearbook ad today! Click the link below! Ad sale closes Jan 11, 2022.
Riverfront PTO Fundrasiers
Support the Riverfront PTO and purchase Double Good Popcorn.This 100% virtual fundraiser runs from October 20th through 24th. The PTO receives 50% of the profits. Download the Double Good app and sign up using school code RYR BJG.
FTMHS Spiritwear
SPIRITWEAR ORDER ONLINE OR AT HOME GAMES
Click here to order FLORENCE FOOTBALL OR GENERIC FLASHES SPIRIT-WEAR:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBJ7MilNzqMCCuKfEGCoAoE4C8LiVYrkt9Pyw4NdrfgXBY8g/viewform
Click here to order FLORENCE CHEER SPIRIT-WEAR:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeycXm7RnX7r6woC3RhowOJ7qHbR9o2ToZQBmuIssGXajs1yQ/viewform