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12/14/20 - 12/18/20
School News
Thank you for your continued cooperation as we transition into the remote environment until 12/23/20. Teachers are preparing for instruction and will begin live lessons beginning on Monday, December 14, 2020. Please be sure your child attends all zoom lessons and completes all independent assignments to earn credit for their academic day.
Essex Fells remains committed to in-person instruction within a healthy and safe learning/working environment. The academic and social-emotional development of our students are a priority. We will be ready to continue monitoring all health/safety data and remain vigilant with a proactive approach to protocols and quarantine when we return on January 4, 2021.
Sincerely,
Michelle V. Gadaleta
REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be accessible on December 11th at 10am. You may access the Genesis link on the front of our website in the shortcuts or through our school App, EFSNJ. If you need help, please email Mrs. Rivera at trivera@efsk-6.org during school hours.
PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2021-2022
Registration for Preschool and Kindergarten 2021-2022 will open January 25th thru January 29th. Click for more details.
HOLIDAY BREAK
School will be closed for the Holiday Break Friday, January 1, 2021. Have a happy and healthy break. Following the break we will require a Recertification of the COVID-19 Screening Form to be completed in its entirety and sent back with your child on Monday, January 4, 2021. Please print and fill out the Recertification Form prior to your child's return on 1/4/21.
New Jersey strongly discourages all non-essential interstate travel at this time.
Travelers and residents returning from any U.S. state or territory beyond the immediate region (New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware) should self-quarantine at their home, hotel, or other temporary lodging for 14 days.
During the holiday break we would like to ask families to please refrain from traveling outside of the immediate region. In addition, please do not host out of state guests that cannot quarantine prior to your visit. If you choose to do so, your child must quarantine for 14 days from the date of your return to NJ.
If traveling, you must notify the main office of where you are traveling to, the date you will return to NJ and we will provide your child's return to school date. Please contact Mrs. Rivera at 973-226-0505 x211 to provide this information as soon as possible. Teachers have sent surveys out to each homeroom to gather necessary information. Classwork for your child will be prepared so that students can complete the assignments during the two weeks they are home.
EFS INSTAGRAM
Thank you for all your likes on our Instagram account! If you have requested to follow us and have not been accepted it may be because we cannot recognize your profile name. Please email Mr. Pannullo (mpanullo@efsk-6.org) or Mrs. Castellano (jcastellano@efsk-6.org) to gain access. Please know this is a secure account and only the parents and staff of EFS will be accepted.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES / PLAYGROUND RULES REMINDER
All students will continue to go outside for lunch daily in addition to a variety of classroom lessons. Please remember to send your child(ren) to school with their coats, hats and gloves to keep them warm. During school hours students are asked to maintain physical distance when playing on the fields, grass, and equipment. Students must follow lunch monitor rules during recess to insure the health and safety of EFS. After school, students may not remain on school grounds unless supervised by an adult. Physical distance and masks must be maintained at all times. Please follow these same simple rules when not in school for protection of everyone in Essex Fells and local areas.
LOST & FOUND
The lost & found bin is overflowing. If you see any items that belong to your child(ren) in the pictures below please reach out to Mrs. Rivera in the main office.
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EFS COMMUNITY
Please donate to VeronaTogether to help raise funds for the Barshay family. https://www.veronatogether.com/lets-lift-connor. Looking for a way to spice up your holidays? Look no further, check out Connor's hot sauce creations at https://www.connorssaucery.com. 10% of all profits will go to Muscular Dystrophy research and other projects that benefit children with this disorder.
6TH GRADE FUNDRAISER
PRESENTING THE 6th GRADE EFSY STORE. The online store features products conceived, made and sold by the sixth grade students at Essex Fells Elementary School. 2020 has been an unusual year in almost every respect and events (e.gs., school musical, variety show) that would have typically allowed funds to be raised to support activities for the graduating sixth graders did not happen this year. But the kids have risen to the occasion - they have tapped into their creativity and have made products that are now on sale at Mobilearq. There is a range of products from treats to arts and crafts to things you need and use everyday. The store will be open for the rest of the school year but it is also a great place to shop for the holidays. Please visit the EFSY Store and offer your support to the students.
**Thank you to all families that donated to the holiday shop. Each contribution is sure to help make the 2020 holiday season a bit brighter.**
Foundation News
The entire Essex Fells community would like to thank Mrs. Leggett, who is retiring, for her many years of service to the school. She is appreciated and will be missed!
We are also very thankful for the hard work and dedication of all our teachers and school staff, particularly with the additional challenges imposed by COVID-19. Essex Fells teachers have served as frontline workers for our community, working hard to keep our children safe and healthy in school. Please help them to help us by continuing to follow local, state, and federal health guidelines regarding masks, travel, and other precautions.
Thank you EFS families for your generosity, we are so close to reaching our fundraising goal and continue to provide programming for our students. If you haven’t already donated, please consider giving, any amount is greatly appreciated! Visit https://www.effee.org/donate to
Board Bits
The next 2 Board of Education Meetings will be held virtually on the following dates:
- Regular Meeting - Wednesday, December 16, 2020
- Reorganizational Meeting - January 6, 2021
For any Essex Fells Families who have recently moved within town, please update all information in the school office by providing three (3) proofs of residency: a deed, lease or tax bill; a photo ID; and a utility bill, all with your name and Essex Fells address. In addition, a signed residency/domicile status form, provided by the school, is required.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Assembly 12/18/20
You will receive a link thru Blackboard prior to the assembly.
Keep EFS Healthy
- Wear masks
- Maintain 6 feet of physical distance
- Avoid gatherings
- Wash hands
- Remain "Bengal Strong"
Happy Holidays!
All classes will be held remotely until December 23, 2020. School is closed from Thursday, December 24, 2020 thru Friday, January 1, 2021. Enjoy the Holiday Break!
Community Outreach
TINY TREASURES
The Tiny Treasures Before/Aftercare program has been suspended indefinitely at Essex Fells School.
Holiday Celebrations Information from the CDC
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html
About Us
Email: mvgadaleta@efsk-6.org
Website: www.efsk-6.org
Location: 102 Hawthorne Road, Essex Fells, NJ, USA
Phone: 973-226-0505