Ashbrook Elementary School News
Friday, September 24, 2021
Principal's Message
It feels great to be back in school full time and our students are learning so much! We are so excited to see them settle into their routines, make new friends, and enjoy being in their classrooms. We are looking forward to many fun events in October including the Week of Respect, Red Ribbon Week, Peace Week, Picture Day, the Scholastic Book Fair, and our annual Halloween Parade which we will host in person this year!
Important Message: School Yearbook Volunteers Needed!
Science Experiments in Mrs. Wilkinson's Class!
Scholastic Book Fair Save the Date!
Picture Day
Important Dates & Spirit Days
First Week of October - Week of Respect
Friday, October 15- Wear Pink, Breast Cancer Awareness
Friday, October 22 - Opening Day Basketball, wear your favorite basketball jersey or team colors
Friday, October 29 - Halloween Colors/Shirts & Costumes for Halloween Parade (more info to come)
Week of Respect
Monday October 4th
Let RESPECT shine - Celebrate the kick-off by wearing your brightest and shiniest neon or sparkly outfit.
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Tuesday October 5th
Mix it Up Day by wearing mismatched clothing, socks or shoes to celebrate the ways we are different, unique and creative. The message of the day is about respecting and embracing our differences.
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Wednesday October 6th
Love yourself! Today is all about SELF-RESPECT. We treat ourselves well by exercising, eating nutritious foods, learning coping skills and managing stress. Wear athletic gear today.
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Thursday October 7th
Go for the Gold and Blue Day. Wear school colors to celebrate our community and remember to follow the golden rule. Remember you are a STAR (STAY SAFE, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, ALWAYS BE KIND, RESPECT EVERYONE).
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STAR Principles at Ashbrook School
S- Stay Safe
T- Take Responsibility
A- Always be Kind
R- Respect Everyone
We will be introducing these concepts during our "STAR Time" homeroom block and will be recognizing students throughout the year who exemplify these principles.
Principal's Reading Recommendation
I was in the library watching our students check out some of their first books and that got me thinking about the joy of learning to read. One of my favorite books about this is "How Rocket Learned to Read" by Tad Hills.
Social Emotional Learning Library
Resource: Helping Children Cope with Coronavirus
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Traci Bowles, MA Ed. Leadership Ashbrook Elementary School Principal
Email: tbowles@lumberton.k12.nj.us
Website: lumberton.k12.nj.us
Location: 33 Municipal Drive, Lumberton, NJ, USA
Phone: (609) 518-0030