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Native American Heritage Month
Historic sites across the country help tell the stories of native peoples. From the arrival of the first people, through the emergence of distinct Tribal nations who faced the upheaval of European settlement and into the modern day, the history of Native Americans is as dramatic as it is complex.
Famous cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado and the Pueblos at Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico are incredible examples of the Southwest’s earliest residents’ remarkable architectural and agricultural achievements. Ocmulgee National Monument in Georgia preserves major earthworks of the Mississippian culture and evidence of more than 17,000 years of continuous human habitation. Alaska’s Sitka National Historical Park’s totem pole collection is a priceless cultural resource. Canyon of the Ancients National Monument in Colorado preserves 6,355 recorded sites including villages, field houses, check dams, reservoirs, great kivas, cliff dwellings, shrines, sacred springs, agricultural fields, petroglyphs and sweat lodges.
To learn more about Native American heritage, culture, and traditions, please visit the U.S. Department of the Interior.
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month
*On Thursday, November 17th please join the Cinnaminson School Community by wearing Purple/Lavender. *
Lavender is the international color for epilepsy and is also a color that symbolizes solitude. The goal of Purple Day is to increase general public awareness, to reduce the social stigma endured by many individuals with the condition, and to empower individuals living with epilepsy to take action in their communities.
Fall Break
There will be NO SCHOOL for students from November 7 - 11, 2022. During this week, staff will attend various district Professional Development sessions,
as well as the NJEA Convention.
We wish our families a restful fall break!
Veterans Day is November 11th
Picture Make-Up Day
If you missed picture day in October or want to retake your child's photo, November 21st is picture make-up day! Please request a picture day form from your child's teacher so they can send it home to you.
Single Session Days = Early Dismissal
November 23rd, 28th and December 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th
are single session days.
Please note school hours below:
K, DK, MD, T-1, 1st, 2nd: 9:06 - 1:25 pm
AM Bright Eyes: 8:55 - 11:05 am
PM Bright Eyes and Integrated Preschool: 11:05 am - 1:10 pm
Lunch is served on single session days.
November 13th is World Kindness Day!
Together, New Albany staff and students will participate in discussions and activities about how kindness starts with us and the ripple affect it has on others in our lives.
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SOCKTOBER results!
During the month of October, staff, students, and families participated in our Socktober donation drive. We are excited to report that we collected over 1,300 socks to be donated to a local shelter for those in need.
Way to show your support, NAS families! These donations will help so many who are in need.
We are so proud of this service project!
Library Corner
Dear Parents and Families,
I would like to share my sincere gratitude for making our "Reading Is Out of this World" Book Fair an outstanding success! The week was filled with excitement.
My reward for hosting a Book Fair is watching your kids discover new books. All that joy wouldn’t be possible without volunteers from our school community – you deserve my special thanks.
Love, Mrs. Conn
Student ID Cards
Did You Know...
Governor's Educator of the Year nominations
The New Jersey Department of Education aims to recognize educators and encourage them to become champions for education and advocates for students and teachers. When a school honors its exemplary teachers and educational services professionals, it promotes a culture that recognizes excellence, creates a sense of pride, and brings public attention to the work of outstanding educators.
Your voice counts! Please help us recognize our New Albany teachers by submitting a nomination form. You may also nominate a teacher by sending an email to Mrs. Jones at jonesv@cinnaminson.com. Please be sure to state that you are nominating a teacher for educator of the year in your correspondence.
All nominations are due to Mrs. Jones no later than Monday, November 14th.
American Education Week is November 13-19th
During this special week, we celebrate our public school community and honor the team of professionals who play a crucial part in the success of our students, from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and support staff, plus countless others. We also want to thank our phenomenal parents for the endless support and partnership in this educational process.
On Tuesday, November 15th, parents are invited to visit their child's classroom. Please stay tuned for additional information regarding times and the sign up process for parent visitation.
We look forward to sharing our school with you!
Celebrating public school education and honoring those who make a difference!
Halloween FUN!
Cafeteria News
The cost of school lunches will be $2.60 this year. For the 2022-23 school year, we strongly encourage all parents to prepay for your student’s meal on an account. You can create an account at no cost through www.MyPaymentsPlus.com.
Our Lost & Found is overflowing!
If your child is missing a jacket or sweatshirt, lunchbox or water bottle, or even glasses, please encourage them to check the lost and found bin located right outside of the cafeteria.
Please remember to label all items so that we can return them if lost.
Free Mega Holiday Light Show
The Patel family holiday light display, called Lights On Olmsted Lane, will begin on November 19th at 5:00 PM and will run daily until January 7, 2023 at 5 Olmsted Lane. The show is completely free for everyone to enjoy, all you need to do is park near our address and tune your radio to hear the show, and maybe pack some snacks and smiles!
If you think you’ve already seen the show last year…just know that there are a couple of new additions this season and of course all the loved favorites of last season!
You can learn more about the light show by going to the website, www.NjXmas.com.
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