HAS Weekly Update
October 20, 2023
This week our 1st and 2nd graders attended an assembly about kindness, respect, and following directions and there was a special guest reader. Detective Siessel from the Cranford Police Department read the book "That Rule Doesn't Apply to Me!" We also spoke about school rules, and specifically how to treat others at recess.
Kevin Deacon
Principal
Elementary Halloween Parade and Classroom Celebrations
Picture Retakes
Spirit Week
Nurse's Corner
Gym Safety
In order to ensure students’ safety during Physical Education class, the following guidelines have been established:
-Proper footwear is required. Properly tied sneakers are to be worn for physical education class. Sneakers are designed to allow for easy movement and to protect the feet and ankles from injuries that could occur while participating in vigorous activities.
* No shoes, sandals, flip flops, boots or crocs are allowed.
-Gym excuses can be given up to three (3) days with a parent note. A doctor’s note must be obtained after the third day.
-Any student under a doctor’s care for a medical orthopedic reason cannot return to gym without a doctor’s note.
-A student with a cast, brace, sling or splint will not be allowed to participate in physical education regardless of a doctor note. These devices create the potential for injury to another student.
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 27th - PTA Trick or Trunk 5:30 - 7:00
Tuesday, October 31st - Halloween Parade 2:30
Community News
Senior Pasta for Prom Night
Class of 2025's “You’ve Been Boo'ed” Fundraiser
Are you looking for a little fun for a friend or your kids this Halloween? Look no further than the Class of 2025's “You’ve Been Boo'ed” fundraiser. Click here to learn more.
"Creepy Cranford" - Friendly Family Haunted House at Livingston Avenue School
Veterans Day
Family Academy
The first Family Academy program will be hosted at the CHS Library and Learning Commons on Thursday, October 26th at 7pm regarding the Signs of Suicide. This is a K-12 Program.
I appreciate your support in sharing this information with your school communities and families.
Here is the shareable Calendly Link for family sign up to the SOS Event: https://calendly.com/willner-ccc/signs-of-suicide-thursday-october-26-7-00pm
Here is a shareable link to the Updated PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aTzpSnQaJGeGQgcdGSYfQc4wKUZf1Ytz/view?usp=sharing
Reminders
Bike Safety
This week our 5th - 8th grade students attended a presentation on Bike Safety presented by the Cranford Police Department. The presentation focused on following the rules of the road and proper safety protocols. Detective Siessel shared the following laws with the students.
- Stay to the right when riding on the road.
- Ride in the same direction as traffic (cars), and obey all traffic laws (red lights, stop signs, turn signal).
- Individuals can not ride with more than two people side to side while on the road
- Individuals 17 and under must wear a helmet
- A bike must have a light at night
Detective Siessel also shared.
- Individuals are prohibited from riding a bike in the parking garage or in a township lot.
- Individuals are prohibited from leaving their bike lying on the ground impeding pedestrians on the sidewalk.
Forgotten Items
Elementary Conferences
Specific dates have been set aside to host Elementary Parent/Guardian Teacher Conferences. This year conferences will take place from 2:00-4:00 on Monday, November 6, 2023, and from 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. If you are unable to attend in person, thanks for doing all you can to set up a virtual conference on the day your conference is scheduled for, as these are the conferences days across the district for families and the teachers. Thank you for your cooperation.
Middle School Yearbook
CRANFORD DISTRICT SEL CALENDAR
Please click on the link below to view our Social Emotional Learning Calendar for the district. The calendar will be updated monthly to reflect Family Academies, awareness months, and school activities which foster student wellness and safety, SEL skills, character education pillars, and Full Value Principles. Thank you for your participation and support.
IMPORTANT ROAD SAFETY REMINDERS
BACK PARKING LOT FOR STAFF ONLY
PLAYGROUND AFTER-SCHOOL
Please be sure to supervise students on the playground after-school.
During the school day and at recess we have many expectations of the students when on the playground to keep them safe (i.e. no throwing wood chips, not running up the slide; not jumping off of high platforms;) and we would love for all students to be safe after school.
Thank you for your cooperation and for keeping our students safe.
Early Pick up
Please make sure you email the attendance office: has-attendance@cranfordschools.org
(copy-paste email address) or call 908-709-6229 or 908-709-6983, if your child has to be signed out early to attend an appointment. This will help us prepare for the pick up and allow us to get your child to you in a timely fashion.
Visitor Protocols
- If you are picking up your child for an appointment please notify the office ahead of time by emailing (HAS-attendance@cranfordschools.org) or calling 908-709-6229 or 908-709-6983. The nurse may also call to have you pick up your child if they are feeling ill.
- During pick up have your ID ready and ring the main entrance intercom bell. State your name and the reason for your visit then present your ID to the camera.
- You will be buzzed into the vestibule.
- Please wait in the vestibule.
- We will bring your child to you in the vestibule where you will sign them out.
School Lunch - Pomptonian
Click here for information from our school lunch provider Pomptonian.
District - Go Green Folder
ATTENDANCE AND LATENESS
Punctuality is also a habit HAS strives to expect and support. Middle school students who arrive after 8:10 a.m. are considered tardy. They must obtain a late pass from the office. After the sixth tardy, a student will receive a lunch detention each time they are tardy. Parents/Guardians will be notified if their child has been tardy five or more times. On February 1st tardy counts will reset and the process will begin again.
No Dogs on School Property
Please do not bring dogs to school during entry and dismissal.
Appointments
Absences
If your child is absent for any reason, please call our absence line at 908-709-6983 (24/7) or email has-attendance@cranfordschools.org (copy-paste email address)
Kindergarten Single Sessions
**Kindergarten single sessions will alternate between AM & PM classes according to the following schedule:
Wednesday, 11/22 - PM only (no AM session)
Friday, 12/22 - AM only (no PM session)
Monday, 2/5 - PM only (no AM session)
Monday, 3/11 - AM only (no PM session)
Tuesday, 6/18 - PM only (no AM session)
Wednesday, 6/19 - AM only (no PM session)
Hillside Avenue School
Email: Deacon@cranfordschools.org
Website: https://has.cranfordschools.org/
Location: 125 Hillside Avenue, Cranford, NJ, USA
Phone: 908-709-6229