PANTHER PRESS
Updates from Mrs. Tutzauer and Mrs. Mellon
Q&A with PBE Administration regarding our Phase 4 Return
Wednesday, February 24th at 5:00 p.m.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Monday, February 22, kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year is officially open. We strongly encourage all of our families with preschool-age children to visit the registration page of our district website and complete the quick and easy online registration process as soon as possible.
The district is anticipating that next year will usher in a full return to in-person learning. Even if uncertainties remain for your family, we strongly encourage you to register regardless. Claim your child’s spot, their school, and have the peace of mind of knowing your child is in the system and kindergarten ready. Any changes down the road can be handled without a problem.
The registration webpage has been revised to include all resources to assist you with the online process, including video tutorials.
Preschool registration for 2021-2022 will open March 8.
Again, kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year is open on Monday, February 22nd. Please don’t wait; register today! View the helpful videos below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrDeTpqe3I4&feature=youtu.be
https://youtu.be/h97vA1AoGbM. Spanish version
https://youtu.be/Vg5bw104AEI. English version
PICTURE MAKE-UP DAY! March 3rd
More info to follow!
Paraprofessionals are Needed in our District
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of students? Do you enjoy working with children? Well, we want you to join our team! Toms River Regional Schools is in search of paraprofessionals to assist our teachers and support students of all ages and ability levels. Full-time paraprofessional positions are available across the district. Interested? If so, we strongly encourage you to apply, which you can do by clicking here.
School Health Programs
Information from Mrs. Colasurdo, Nurse
The "School Health Program" designed to improve, protect, and promote the health of all students has been delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions. As a result of COVID-19, the school nurses will not be providing students with health screenings this year. Please contact your child's school nurse, if there is a specific concern regarding your child's health.
Furthermore, the Academy of Pediatrics recommends all children to have a yearly wellness visit. If your child has received his/her annual physical from a pediatrician, please forward a copy of the physical to the school nurse.
February Calendar Link
The Kids Heart Challenge
Wraps up this week!!!
Yearbook Sales are Now Open
Our 2020-2021 Lifetouch Yearbook Sale is officially open for online orders! Flyers will be going home soon for in-person students. 5th grade pricing will begin at $16 and Pre-k to 4th grade pricing will begin at $20. You will be able to order online or by order form and check once the flyers go home. Don't miss out on the memories and original artwork covers done by our 5th graders! Order online at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob with the Job Number: 7898121. All orders will be due by April 16th!
Securly-Technology Tool
Securly Classroom is a tool our teachers have access to that enables them to provide students with over-the-shoulder support. It allows the teacher a look into students’ screens* so that they can guide, monitor, and communicate with students when class is in session and students are signed into their district-provided Google accounts. Teachers can push out links, bring students to specific sites as a group, and guide them on their screens if they are struggling. Students can raise their hand if they have a question with the click of an icon and ask questions in a chat with the teacher if they need one-on-one support.
The program is enabled on all district chromebooks and is also accessible on non-district Chromebooks, Windows and Mac computers during class time when a student is signed into his/her district Google login. As a notification to students and parents that the program is in use, the district will be enabling a message box that will appear on the screen for students when a session is active.
*During a live session, the browser tab that a student has open is visible to teachers, as well as a listing of titles for other tabs. The teacher does not have access to the site or information on any other tabs and cannot navigate to those tabs; nor does the teacher have access to the computer’s desktop, menus or other programs.
APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR WEATHER
As the temperatures get chillier, please make sure that your children come to school dressed warm. Students will be going out for recess/PE as long as the temperatures are above freezing. Please send your child with a jacket, hat and gloves.
ATTENDANCE
Although this has been an unusual year, attending school (whether it is in person or remote) regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves. Elementary school is a great time to start building habits so that your children learn that school work is important. Students are more likely to succeed in school if their attendance is good. Good attendance in elementary school will help children be successful in high school, college and/or eventually at work.
PBE Family Programs
Sign-up on Google Classrooms
Kindergarten Polar Explorations
Hosted by Mrs. Jubert
February 25, and March 4, 11
6 pm on a Google Meet
Family Tech for Grade 2
Hosted by Mrs. Delahunt and Ms. Gallo
February 22, and 24
6 pm on a Google Meet
Family Literacy for Grade 1
Hosted by Mrs. Delahunt and Ms. Gallo
March 3, 8, & 10
6 pm on a Google Meet
Family Math for Grade 4 & 5
Hosted by Mrs. Covert and Ms. Murphy
March 8, 15, 22 and 29
6 pm on a Google Meet
Family Math for Grade 3 coming this Spring
P.T.O. Website Link
Planning Ahead
February 24th-Q&A with PBE Elementary Administration at 5 p.m.
February 26th-Kid's Heart Challenge complete
February 26th-Wear your warm socks!
February 28th-Rare Disease Day
March 1st-Phase 4 return to 4 days
March 1st-5th-Read Across America Week
March 2nd-Surf Taco (Lacey) Dine to Donate
March 3rd-Picture Make-up Day!
March 5th-T-Shirt Design ideas due