Lloyd Road February Newsletter
Principal's News: February and Fairness
January's PERSEVERANCE Students of the Month!
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for January! It is always a pleasure eating lunch with all of you and getting the chance to talk more. The selected students were as follows:
Grade 5 in January:
Erica Waters, Mahki Scott. Hannah Sorokin, Samuel Morris, Adriana Euell, Gionna Marotta, Kayla Chance, Sabrina Funt, Antonio Ortiz, Emma Verticchio, Matthew Wong, Raymond Jiang
Grade 4 in January:
Jannah Meshal, Emily Torresdal, Reina Fontanez, Jeffrey Glover, Ryan Huey, Naysa Okoh, Stephanie Meek, Sophia Colavito, Sara Reczek, Bryan Flores, Jenna Pagan, Gianna Shenfield, Madison Corby
Lloyd Road Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Sakowski
Service Professional of the Year: Assistant Mrs. O'Brien
Marking Period 2 Report cards and January STAR reports are available soon
Save the date: Resilience Film Screening & Discussion on Adverse Childhood Experiences
This documentary delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. This screening is open to all staff, parents, community members as well as neighboring districts. It is very powerful and thought-provoking with a facilitated open discussion after the screening.
We know life experiences and mental health concerns are major today. All disciplines and stakeholders are being affected in schools and communities. The move to a trauma-informed approach to education and health is gaining ground in the U.S. and we can be a part of it by holding this program.
"Resilience" Trailer (click the following link to view): https://vimeo.com/137282528
Grade 5 & Lloyd Road School Spelling Bee Champion
Grade 4 Spelling Bee Champion
Classroom Spelling Bee Champions
Lindsay is now invited to compete in the local community Scripps Spelling Bee where she will compete against other school spelling bee champions. We wish her a great experience and much success!
Updating Emergency Contacts
Only people listed on your child's emergency contact list in the parent portal are permitted to pick up your child. This is why we urge all parents to please make sure to update all your contact information on the Parent Portal.
You can access the Portal at the following web address: http://fridayparentportal.com/matawanaberdeen.
We urge parents/guardians to log into the Portal to verify the following information is up to date and accurate:
- Phone numbers
- Emails addresses
- Emergency contacts: add new contacts or update information. If you need to delete any contacts, please send a note to the main office with the information.
If you can't find your log-in information, please contact the main office at (732) 705-5700, or email dgascot@marsd.org.
Congratulations to our top scoring students in this year's Math Olympics competition #3.
PTO News:
Catalog Fundraiser
Our next catalog fundraiser is with Kids Castle. They offer a wide variety of items for sale. Fundraiser will be coming home 1/29 and orders are due back by 2/13.
School Store
School Store will be Thurs Feb 1st and Fri Feb 2nd during lunches. Prices range from .25¢ to $3.00. To volunteer or if you have questions please contact Michelle Fuchs mrd15882@aol.com or Brenda Irrgang blirrgang@yahoo.com
Spirit Day
School Spirit Day is Friday February 2nd . Show your school pride by wearing either Spirit Wear or maroon & gray or dolphins!
Box Tops Drive
Our next Box Tops Drive is scheduled for Feb 5th – Feb 9th . The kids are doing great submitting box tops, keep them coming!! A sheet will be sent home, or you can hand your box tops in an envelope or Ziploc.
PTO Meeting- Please Join Us!
Our February PTO Meeting will be Thursday 2/8 at 7pm. in the school library. Please join us, all are welcome.
Winter Dance ♥
Our dance is scheduled for February 9th from 7-8:30 in the school gym. $5 admission. Flyer with permission slip is scheduled to go out January 29th . To attend please bring permission slip and $5 admission the night of the event, do not send permission slip & money in ahead of time. Volunteers always welcome ☺. The permission slip can be found in the February virtual backpack.
Family Fun Night
Our next family fun event will be at Texas Road House, on February 22nd from 4-10PM. A flyer will be sent home. The school will get 10% from each flyer brought in between those hours.
Upcoming Events:
You can find detailed information on these events in our Lloyd Road School Virtual Backpack.
Coming in March:
-Thursday 3/1 & Friday 3/2: School Store
-Friday 3/2: School Spirit Day
-Friday 3/9: Teacher in-service- No school
-Thurs 3/15 PTO Meeting 7pm, Library
-Tuesday 3/27 Parent workshop: Strategies to Improve Math Skills
at Cliffwood Elementary School 6pm
-Wednesday, March 28: Art Show in gym 6-9 pm
-3/26 – 3/28 Scholastic Book Fair
-3-28 6-9pm Book Fair is open with Art Show