Sussex Star Burst Newsletter
Principal's Corner
Mark Your Calendars!
Looking Ahead:
November 28- School Reopens
December 1st- Picture Day MAKEUPs
December 1st- AV/SX HSA General Meeting- Topic: Bilingual Education 7:00 pm- AV Auditorium- See Below
December 12-16- HSA Holiday Shop
December 20- Holiday Concert
December 23- Early Dismissal. Dismissal at 1:20
December 26-January 1- Winter Break
January 2- School Reopens
Brrr....It's Getting Cold Outside
The general rule we will use is should parents send you in with a coat; you are to go out with a coat. However, we cannot force them to wear them outside. Please discuss with your child your expectations on wearing their coats, jackets, etc., for recess.
Stay warm!
AV/SX HSA General Meeting- Topic: Bilingual Education
Please join us for an information session on the Morris School District's Bilingual Education Program presented by Ms. Kiina Dordoni, the Director of Bilingual Education.
Interpretation services will be provided.
Thanksgiving Food Drive SUCCESS
Thank you to everyone who donated items. Our efforts helped support 17 families this Thanksgiving Holiday!
Enjoy the pictures below of our AMAZING student council representatives creating bags to support our families. They had an assembly line going that was focused and efficient!
A huge THANK YOU to Ms. Stritmater for her coordination and oversight!
Our student council has selected its next community service project. Our students have huge hearts and recognize the needs within their community.
What's Up Next!
Winter Concert
December brings the sound of music to the halls of Sussex Avenue School. You are cordially invited to our Winter Concert Tuesday, December 20th.
- 5th Grade Band/Orchestra and Choral performance at 10:00 am. Doors will open at 9:25.
- 3rd and 4th Grade Choral performance at 1:30 pm. Doors will open at 12:45.
Below are a few details to assist you with preparing for the concert.
Please go to the side door to enter the concert.
All visitors must sign in at the table and receive a visitor's pass.
All students are encouraged to remain in school to complete their educational day. If you plan to take your child home, please notify the office by completing the Sussex Avenue Pick-Up Form. Advance notice will assist in expediting the dismissal process.
All visitors are encouraged to carpool, as parking is limited.
Our children, Mr. Urgino, Ms. Carroll, and Mr. Marullo, have been working very hard to prepare a selection of wonderful music for your enjoyment.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Just a few reminders
We are transitioning away from handwritten notes for changes in dismissal procedures. If your child's dismissal procedures are different than originally planned, please complete the Sussex Avenue Note form to assist in proper notification and allow us to conduct dismissal most efficiently and safely. Please call the Main Office if there is a change in Dismissal Plans for your child afternoon. Without such notification, students will be sent home as outlined in their dismissal plan.
The end of the day in an elementary school is extremely hectic. We kindly ask that if you are picking up your child, you do so before 3:00 pm or complete the form and pick your child up at the side door at dismissal time. Please be advised students leaving before 3:18 are missing academic instruction.
Our Lobby Guard Kiosk, located in the main office, is back in operation and will be used for all visitors/contractors to the building. Visitors with an appointment must have their driver's license with them. They will sign in at the kiosk, scan their driver's license, and it will take their photo. The system will generate a visitor's pass with your image printed to be worn while in the building. Before leaving the building, you will sign out in the main office.
The Sussex Home and School Association (HSA)
Be sure to register on the HSA (Home School Association) website. The HSA website is one-
stop-shopping for the school calendar, spirit wear store, latest announcements, and more!
https://sussexavenuehsa.membershiptoolkit.com/
Please read this week's HSA newsletter. The HSA has many exciting things on the horizon to support our school. You can find the HSA eblast by clicking the link. SussexEBLAST