Donovan Family Digest
January 23rd, 2021
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please remember to complete the Covid Screening form each day that your child is scheduled to attend school in person.
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See below for important updates regarding:
- Free Breakfast and Lunch for all students
- Spirit Days
- Pawlie's Student Shout Outs
- Mystery Reader...Week 4
- Make Up Picture Day
- Upcoming Assessments
- February Hybrid Calendar attached
- K-1-2 returns, 5 days a week (8:25-12:25)
THIS WEEK
January 25th, 26th & 27th - Cohort A Attends School
January 28th & 29th - Cohort B Attends School
NEXT WEEK
Feb. 1st & 2nd- Cohort A Attends School
Feb. 3rd, 4th & 5th- Cohort B Attends School
February 1st-5th- Grades K & 1 attend 5 days a week 8:25-12:25
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February 8th- Grade 2 attends 5 days a week 8:25-12:25
Please remember to fill out your child's daily health form. Also if you have been traveling, or plan to travel, please email the nurse at jarmstrong@freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us to make sure you are complying with the 10-day travel advisory quarantine.
Just a friendly reminder that anytime you are on school grounds (indoors or outdoors) you must be wearing a mask. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
REMEMBER THE DATE
Jan. 29- Last day of 2nd Marking Period
Feb. 1st-5th- School Counselor Week
February 1st K & 1 return (5 days a week 8:25-12:25)
February 8th 2nd grade return (5 days a week 8:25-12:25)
February 10th- Report Cards Post
Feb 17th - Picture Re-takes for Cohort A and Virtual from 1:00-2:30
Feb 18th - Picture Re-takes for Cohort B
Picture Re-Takes
If this is a retake, please be sure to bring the original packet you are returning with you.
Attention 5th Graders - This is your yearbook photo! Please make every effort to make sure you get your picture taken if you have not already done so. If we do not have a current school photo of you, your 4th grade picture will go in the yearbook.
FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH FOR ALL STUDENTS
Upcoming Assessments
Over the next few weeks students will participate in online assessments designed to assess instructional skills in math and reading. Parents were notified of upcoming district assessments via Genesis Parent Portal letters posted on 1/13.
Please see the dates listed below. When students are testing in school, asynchronous learning will be posted on Google Classroom for those at home during the testing times.
MAP Math (Grades 2nd-5th)
Cohort A - Monday January 25
Cohort B & Virtual Students - Thursday, January 28th
MAP Reading (Grades 3rd-5th)
Cohort A - Monday, February 1
Cohort B & Virtual Students - Wednesday, February 3rd
IReady Reading: (Grades Kindergarten-2nd)
Students in kindergarten, first, and second grades will complete the diagnostic next week.
Families of our virtual students:
Please look for an upcoming email from Mrs. Rosen about the testing process from home.
Grades K/1 parent letter
Grade 2 parent letter
Grade 3-5 parent letter
MYSTERY READER IS HERE!!
TIGER CUB BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS January 24th - Jan 30th
A very Happy Birthday to all of our Tiger Cubs! We hope your special day is as amazing as YOU!
Jan 24
Carmelo LaMarca
Evangeline Steiner
Alexis Wong
Jan 25
Avi Gumber
Mr. Casella
Jan 27
Julianna Belmonte
Hadi Haris
Logan Naspo
Jan 29
Ashley Debord
Mrs. Belfiore
Jan 30
Christopher Crugnale
It's hard to believe that it's time to think about next school year already, but here we are. If you have a child that will be 5 years old before 10/1/2021, it's time to register for kindergarten. Below is the first step to registering your child for kindergarten for the 21-22 school year. Click the link below and begin the process by filling out the form. This will add your name to a list managed by the main office. Once you complete the online portion, more information will be sent via email in regards to the next step of the process. As always if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the main office. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
SCHOOL SPIRIT DAYS!
Monday -Tie-Dye Day - Have fun, smile and wear your tie dye shirts or sweatshirt!
Tuesday - Comfy Cozy Day - Just wear your sweats or PJs. Be comfy!
Wednesday - Dress to Impress Day - Tap into your fancy side and wear your best clothes!
Thursday - Jersey Day - Wear a jersey to support your favorite sports team.
Friday - LDS gear or blue and gold
PAWLIE'S STUDENT SHOUT OUTS
PAWLIE'S STUDENT SHOUT OUTS
Kindergarten - Shaun
Kindergarten - Emma
Kindergarten - Kalliope
First Grade - Denise
First Grade- Gabriella
First Grade - Carmelo
First Grade - Jaxson
First Grade - Zach
Second Grade - Mac
Second Grade - Drew
Second Grade - Giuliana
Second Grade - Oliver
Third Grade - Gianna
Third Grade - Kayleigh
Third Grade - Krisha
Fourth Grade - Adrian
Fourth Grade - Shawn
Fourth Grade - Albin
Fifth Grade - Tristan
Fifth Grade - Kaitlyn
Fifth Grade - Julia
Fifth Grade - Julia
SCHOOL SPIRIT CALENDAR 2020-2021
Tweets from our Virtual Week
Thank you!
Follow us on Twitter @DonovanSchool
Mr. Dickstein's COVID Weekly Community Update 1.22.21
What a blast we had at The Pro-Kids Family Night Show!
We all enjoyed Tim's magic, and now your kids get to peek "behind the curtain," to learn some tips and secrets from Tim.
Pro-Kids Online Magic Workshop:
https://timthatsamazing.com/magic-class/
Secret Password:
secrets
PS
If you missed the show, you can still experience it here:
https://pkshow.com/laura-donovan-family-show-thursday-jan-21-2021-7pm-pkfn/
Mr. Dickstein's COVID Community Update 1.22.21 (1).pdf
FEBRUARY HYBRID CALENDAR
SAFETY AT ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
Safety at arrival and dismissal :
Please stay in your vehicle at all times. Please practice having your child get in and out of the car on the driver’s side in a quick manner so that this does not hold up the line of cars behind you. Please do not leave your vehicle.
- Please wear a mask while on school property. Staff members are assisting students, so we kindly ask you to wear a mask during arrival/dismissal.
- Please do not pull around cars or form two lanes. We realize your time is valuable but please wait to pull up. Do not create a second lane for drop off.
- Please pull ALL THE WAY UP in the line of cars so that more cars may move ahead. Please do not stop.
- Please try to refrain from cell phone use while driving on school property. Students are crossing at crosswalks and staff members are on duty. This is a safety issue that we are trying to enforce during arrival and dismissal.
Chromebook assistance
If you are having a Chromebook issue, please contact the front office. A technology ticket will be created and someone will get back to you as soon as they are available to assist. Thank you!