The Sandshore Scoop
Week Ending November 13, 2020
A Message from Ms. Curry
Dear Sandshore Families,
Beginning November 16th you must complete the health form via the RealTime platform before your child arrives at school. The Google health form will no longer be available!
Please make sure you can log into RealTime as soon as possible. If you have any difficulty, please contact Joanne Robinson for assistance at joanne.robinson@motsd.org.
Our PJ Spirit Day for Cohort B is Thursday, November 19th.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Calendar of Events
November 16: Board of Education Meeting @ Mount Olive Middle School 6:30 pm (Rescheduled from 11/9)
November 19- Dec 4: SHSP Virtual Holiday Shop Open
November 24-26: SHSP Pie Sale pick up @ R.H. Farms during their normal business hours
November 25 - 27: No School - Thanksgiving Recess
December 4: Trimester 1 Ends
Free and Reduced Lunch Update
Per N.J.A.C. 2:36-1.5(d), "Students are eligible for school meal benefits or free milk for the school year and up to 30 operating days in the subsequent school year". As of October 21, 2020, all students who previously qualified for free and reduced lunch in the 2019-2020 school year that have not submitted a lunch application for the 2020-2021 school year, have been reset to "paid" status. Although this has no immediate impact on any student because of the “free lunch for all”, when/if the” free lunch for all” status is lifted, students will be required to pay for their meals (breakfast and lunch) until an application has been received and processed.
To avoid an interruption in benefits please proceed to the Realtime Parent Portal to either fill out an application otherwise, please indicate that you do not wish to apply at this time. Please note that only ONE (1) application per FAMILY, is required to determine qualification status.
Meals during Thanksgiving Break
Sodexo is providing food for students/families prior to Thanksgiving break on November 23rd at MOMS. In order to minimize waste and ensure all interested receive these meal packages, we are requesting parents pre-order. ALL FOOD PROVIDED WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE. Any parent can request the package regardless of their cohort.
This is separate from the pre-order online form for in-school students at the Elementary Schools.
Kid's Heart Challange
ALL GRADES: During the week of November 16th all students will participate in the Kids Heart Challenge during their PE period. The last day to donate is November 20th.
For Grades K, 1st, and 2nd ONLY: You will be getting an activity sheet for class.
Cohort A: You will get the activity sheets this Friday (November 13th)
Cohort B: You will get the activity sheets next week in school
Cohort C: You can pick up the activity sheets during Virtual Pick Up on Monday, November 16th
If you are not able to get the activity sheet or it is misplaced a copy will be posted on Google Classroom.
For Grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th Only: No activity sheet required, you will be using your Chromebooks for your activity.
A Note from Mr. Heckman
Celebrating Veterans Day at Sandshore School
Ms. Credidio & Miss Singewald's Class
Mrs. Church's Class
Mrs. Montalto's Class
Ms. Day's Class
Mrs. Zywicki's Class
@kahoot and discussed how we can thank the veterans in our lives.
Mrs. James' Class
Today we completed a T-Chart with facts before and after watching an informational video on Veterans Day. We ended our lesson by making Thank You cards.
Mrs. Hopp's Class
Mrs. King's Class
Ms. Ciccarella's Class
Trout in the Classroom
Cohort Calendar
Revised School Calender
Arrival and Dismissal Updates
Notes from our School Nurse, Mrs. Suzanne Herbst
To report your child absent : Please call the attendance line and state the reason for absence.
973-691-4003 x 3009
Guidance Counselor's Corner
Elena Melekos, MA
School Counselor
Sandshore Elementary School
(973) 691-4003 ext. 3306
Twitter/Instagram: @SSCounselorMsM
Congratulations to our October Character Award Winners!
For the month of October, we learned about RESPECT and why it is so important that we treat everyone with respect. We also learned about the Golden Rule; Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
Students were nominated by their teachers for being respectful and for their exemplary character.
THE CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH IS GRATITUDE!
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Please read the linked letter regarding our food drive and how you can sign up to benefit.
Holiday Shop Information
We know that so much about this school year looks different, but we're so excited that our school will be participating in an online Penguin Patch® Holiday Shop to spread holiday cheer!
Penguin Patch® Holiday Shop is a fun way for students to shop for family members and experience the spirit of giving while learning to earn, budget, and save! Our online shop will be open on November 18, 2020, and end Friday, December 4, 2020.
To log in to our school's secure shopping platform, please use this link and Select our School: Sandshore School, Budd Lake, NJ
https://shop.penguinpatch.com/
Your student will have over 100 delightful gifts to choose from, all ranging in price from $0.50 to $12. This is an amazing opportunity to empower your student to choose, purchase, and give gifts to their loved ones! Remember, a portion of every dollar spent goes back to our school, so when your child shops the school also receives funds!
All gifts will be shipped straight to your home for a small flat-fee. They'll arrive in festive "Special Delivery" packaging, with wrapping supplies included! We're excited to create this new holiday tradition and spread good cheer with you!
Happy Shopping!
YEARBOOK
Welcome to the Sandshore Home and School Partnership (SHSP)
For the 2020-2021 school year, membership in the Sandshore Home and School Partnership (SHSP), is FREE!!! The SHSP is Sandshore’s parent/teacher organization, and enrollment is currently open for all new and returning members. Here’s all you have to do to get your free membership:
- Returning members: Log in to your account at TheSHSP.com and update your family information. If you do not update your information, you will not be a member for the 2020/2021 school year.
- New members: Go to TheSHSP.com and create an account for your family. It’s that simple!
Click here to visit the SHSP website
Earn Easy Money For Sandshore School
There are two easy ways to earn money for Sandshore right from your phone!
- BoxTops have gone digital! Just download the BoxTops app and scan your paper and digital grocery shopping receipts. Go to https://www.boxtops4education.com to download the app.
- AmazonSmile gives Sandshore money with each of your purchases! And we all know how much we spend at Amazon. Go to https://smile.amazon.com and select Sandshore Home and School Partnership as your charity of choice. It’s that easy!
Community News & Updates
Right At School
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND UPDATES
New Parent Handbook!
Only School Personnel Are Admitted into the Buildings
Follow us on Twitter! Information on school events will be available to families by following @MOSandshore
Please sign up for Twitter and follow the district @MountOliveTSD, Superintendent Zywicki @ZywickiR, and the schools:
MOHS – @PrincipalMOHS
MOMS – @mtolivemiddle
CMS – @CMSmtolive
Mountain View – @MtView07836
Tinc Road – @tincroadschool
Sandshore Elementary School
Ms. Jennifer Curry, Principal
email: jennifer.curry@motsd.org
Mrs. Kristy McFarlane, Instructional Supervisor
email: kristy.mcfarlane@motsd.org
Website: https://www.motsd.org/ss/
Location: 498 Sand Shore Road, Budd Lake, NJ, USA
Phone: 973.691.4003
Twitter: @MOSandshore