CMS Chronicle
October 16, 2020
Upcoming Events:
October 26- BOE Meeting
October 30- Halloween at CMS!
November 2, 3, 4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 3- 100% Virtual Learning Day for ALL students. All school buildings are closed.
November 5-6- No School
November 9- BOE Meeting
November 11- Teacher of the Year Nominations Due
November 23- BOE Meeting
November 25-27- No School
December 14- BOE Meeting
Updated: SCA Ort Farm Trip
Request for Change in Student Program
Student Health Screener
Please remember to complete the below form every day your child attends CMS in person.
Click here to read the Health and Safety Updates letter and view forms.
Halloween is Coming to CMS!
Halloween is almost here and we are so excited! Teachers have a fun-filled day planned where our virtual and in-person students can celebrate together! From reading spooky stories to making jack-o-lanterns to playing Halloween games, our students are in for a great day!
This year we will hold classroom Halloween celebrations based on the recommendations from the Mt. Olive Department of Health, following CDC guidelines, and directives from the Governor and state of NJ. Unfortunately, due to Covid, we need to modify some of our traditional celebrations.
Students who would like to dress up need to wear their costumes to school. Please help students pick an outfit they can comfortably wear all day and leave weapons and costume masks at home.
Students must still wear a CDC approved face mask with their costume.
There will not be a school parade and parents are not allowed to attend the class celebrations.
Class celebrations cannot include food and we are also not allowed to pass out any goodie bags or items sent from home.
Halloween will look different this year, but that won’t stop us from making it a special day!
CMS Teacher of the Year Nominations
Do you know a classroom teacher or educational services professional who is dedicated, inspiring, and making a difference? If so, please take the time to recommend this person for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program by completing this nomination form template and returning it to the building principal by the specified deadline. Administrators, staff members, students, parents and community members are encouraged to participate.
Please complete this form by Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
Please update your Real Time Account!
Please log in ASAP to update your email, contact information, emergency contacts, and media release forms.
For additional support email realtime@motsd.org
Technology Support
* Do you have a Mt. Olive Chromebook which is not functioning properly?
Our technology department will work with your fix your chromebook and/or issue you a replacement.
Please email the IT Department at IThelpdeck@motsd.org
Meet Ms. Sierra- Our New School Psychologist! Join her Google Classroom with the code: g7qbczk
Mi nombre es Micaela Sierra. Estoy muy feliz por ser la nueva psicóloga de escuela en CMS! Se que este año es un poco raro y loco... pero estoy aquí para ayudar! En mi google classroom, voy a poner información importante y valiosa para alumnos, padres, y maestras/maestros. Algunas de estas informaciones van a estar en español. Si necesita hablar conmigo, por favor mandeme un email a mi correo electrónico, micaela.sierralegelen@motsd.org
CMS School Community Association (SCA)
Next Meeting:
October 13, 2020 at 6:00
Click HERE to join the meeting.
Follow the CMS SCA on Facebook at Facebook.com/Cmssca
Email them at cmsscax@gmail.com
Coupon book order due Oct 23rd!
Pre-Order Your Lunch Online!
Any questions or concerns please contact Tony Kowalak at anthony.kowalak@motsd.org or 973-691-4006 x5701.
Dr. Zywicki and CMS post ALL UPDATES on Twitter and Facebook!
Make sure to get all important memos, reminders and updates by following the district on Facebook and Twitter!
Find your teachers' individual accounts below as well! Make sure to follow them as well to see updates on student learning, class specific news and photos of learning!
Check out these Tweets!
Updated Mt. Olive 2020-2021 Calendar
Community News
Right at School Before & After School Programs
Additional Information & Updates
CMS Parent Handbook
It contains vital information for the new school year and online learning.
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
Mrs. Dani Marangon, Instructional Supervisor
Website: mtoliveboe.org
Location: 99 Sunset Drive, Budd Lake, NJ, USA
Phone: (973) 691-4002
Twitter: @CMSmtolive