The Mount Laurel Leaflet
March 21, 2024 Edition
SCHOOL CLOSED TOMORROW
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2024
Staff In-Service
SPRINGVILLE PUBLISHED AUTHORS
In collaboration with Ms. Rebecca Rosen, Art Teacher, Mrs. Hunt’s third grade class created informational writing pieces, penned original illustrations and created a book that was published by Studentreasures Publishing.
Congratulations, young authors!
GET FIRED UP FOR LITERACY
MLFD HONORS DISTRICT
The Mount Laurel Fire Department Board of Commissioners presented Mount Laurel School District and the Mount Laurel Public Library with Resolution 2024-07: Recognizing Mount Laurel Schools for their participation in the "Get Fired Up for Literacy Program".
Pictured left to right: Lt. Greg Walczak, Mr. Rob Wachter, School Business Administrator, Mr. John Cornue Commissioner, Mr. Rob Shestack, Commissioner, Dr. George Rafferty, Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. Danielle Stuffo, School Board President, Mrs. Julie Binger, Special Project Manager-Mount Laurel Library, Mr. Phil Roura, Commissioner, Mr. David Ridenour, Commissioner and Chief Alan Pine, Chief of Department-Mount Laurel Fire Department.
Mount Laurel Fire Department Board of Commissioners Presents Resolution
The Mount Laurel Fire Department held the 13th Annual Get Fired Up for Literacy contest in December, inviting all Mount Laurel students in grades 1-4 to participate.
The goal was to read the most minutes out of all the other students in each grade level. Of the four grade level winners at each school, one reader will be randomly selected at each school and those readers win the top prize to ride in an actual fire truck!
102 students registered to participate in the 13th annual event logging in 49,482 minutes of reading!
Following are the top readers at each school. The highlighted name was randomly chosen for the exciting fire truck ride!
Countryside Elementary School
1st - Eden Kline
2nd - Marc Reeves
3rd - Jay Boypati
4th - Sri Senthil
Fleetwood Elementary School
1st - Samuel Lanka
2nd - Bryson Randolph
3rd - Hailey Trout
4th - Rishita Bhat
Hillside Elementary School
1st - Luke Mansolino
2nd - Naya Kalisaran
3rd - Pushpanjali Birader
4th - Ahan Aturi
Larchmont Elementary School
1st - Chase Leon
2nd - Aria Hartman
3rd - Amaya Dalsky
4th - Satvik Kataria
Parkway Elementary School
1st - Dylan Fichter
Springville Elementary School
1st - Claire Eleazar
Career Week at Hartford
Hartford hosted over 40 guest speakers this week, allowing students to hear about an amazingly wide-range of professions.
Thank you to all of the parents, friends, and relatives who took time out of their busy day to visit and share their career experiences!
NJ State Trooper, Shelley Massingil
Dr. Zindadil Gandhi, Psychiatrist
Ms. Shamara James, Paralegal
Mr. Chad Grant, US Marshal
Mr. Kiel Gilliland, USAF & Delta Pilot
Mrs. Sharon Gilliland, NJ National Guard Pilot
ADVANCING LITERACY
FAMILY & CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS
8th Grade Promotion Update
Please note: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies will be held June 18th and June 19th.
The dates were changed to accommodate snow days and so as not to conflict with the
Lenape Regional High School Graduation which is scheduled for June 17th.
ASSEMBLY PROMOTES ACCEPTANCE
Hartford School hosted Mr. Karim Nagi, a teacher from Chicago, who travels around the United States introducing students to the Arab culture through music and dance in an effort to counteract stereotypes and prejudicial biases.
SAVE THE DATE
MOUNT LAUREL JUNIOR POLICE
ACADEMY
The Mount Laurel Police Department will be hosting its 7th annual Junior Police Academy for qualified students interested in Law Enforcement, who are currently in the 6th or 7th grade. This five-day course will include various presentations on law enforcement topics, hands on practical scenarios, instruction in military drill and physical fitness training. The objective is to provide a week of education and fun through a Police academy format to the youth of our community who are interested in Law Enforcement. The Junior Police Academy will be held at the Harrington Middle School from August 5th 2024 to August 9th, 2024 between the hours of 08:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Applicants must be a Mount Laurel resident. Applications are due no later than March 29th, 2024. Applications must include a letter of recommendation by a school representative such as a teacher, guidance counselor, etc. Completed applications can be turned in at Mount Laurel Police Department, 100 Mount Laurel Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. Applications received after this date will be subject to disqualification. All applications will be date and time stamped the day they are received and applicants who successfully complete a thorough background check will be accepted in chronological order. Candidates accepted into the Academy will be notified by mail by April 19th, 2024.
Recruits will be responsible for the following:
- Transportation to and from the Police Academy
- 1 lunch and 2 snacks per day
- Department issued water bottle
- Sneakers with laces that can endure physical training
- Black Shorts (PT style)
Courses will include:
- Station Tour/Police Ethics
- DWI/Baton/Handcuffing
- Firearms Safety/Familiarization
- Burlington County Jail Tour
- K-9 Demo/Crime Scene
- CPR/EVOC
****INTERESTED APPLICANTS EMAIL
clouk@mountlaurelpd.org OR dsweely@mountlaurelpd.org
or click below for application
EDC (Extended Day Care) Job Openings!
The EDC is looking to fill several positions for their before and after school care programs. EDC Assistants work 7-9 am and/or 3-6 pm (2-6 pm at Hartford School). If you are interested in this 10-month position please use the link below to apply.
2024-2025 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Current students need not register for 24-25 school year
Mount Laurel Partners with ESS for Substitute Services
JOB POSTINGS
March is Women's History Month, a month to study, observe, and celebrate the vital role women play in American life and history. We will continue to encourage girls and young women to speak up, challenge expectations, and become trailblazers, pioneers, innovators, and leaders. And that includes encouraging them to advocate for their own mental health.
If your student needs additional help to reach their full potential, Care Solace can help connect them to mental health care. They will navigate the mental health care system, explain options, and quickly find available providers in our local community. Care Solace is a complementary and confidential care coordination service provided by Mount Laurel Township School District.
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
Visit caresolace.com/mtlaurelschools and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
We promise to continue to do our part to ensure our students are thriving and learning.
- Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
- Visit caresolace.com/mtlaurelschools and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
As always, we are committed to promoting and protecting our students’ total wellbeing.
DATES TO REMEMBER
March
22
Staff In-Service - No School For Students
29
Spring Break - Schools Closed
April
1 - 5
Spring Break - Schools Closed
8
Schools Reopen
22
Eve of Passover - Early Dismissal (Staff & Students)
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